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UTME / JAMB 2010
Number and Numeration
Solution
A student measures a piece of rope and found that it was 1.26m long. If the actual length of the rope was 1.25m, what was the percentage error in the measurement?
A
0.25%
B
0.01%
C
0.80%
D
0.40%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Actual length of rope = 1.25m
Measured length of rope = 1.26m
error = (1.26 - 1.25)m - 0.01m
Percentage error = \(\frac{error}{\text{actual length}}\) x 100%
= \(\frac{0.01}{1.25}\) x 100%
= 0.8%
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29552)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Algebra
Solution
Evaluate \(\begin{vmatrix} 2 & 0 & 5 \\ 4 & 6 & 3 \\ 8 & 9 & 1 \end{vmatrix}\)
A
5y - 2x -18 = 0
B
102
C
-102
D
-42
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\begin{vmatrix} 2 & 0 & 5 \\ 4 & 6 & 3 \\ 8 & 9 & 1 \end{vmatrix}\)
= 2(6 - 27) - 0(4 - 24) + 5(36 - 48)
= 2(-21) - 0 + 5(-12)
= -42 + 5(-12)
= -42 - 60
= -102
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29575)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Algebra
Solution
If P = \(\begin{pmatrix} 2 & -3 \\ 1 & 1 \end{pmatrix}\) , what is P\(^-1\)
A
\(\begin{pmatrix} -{\frac{1}{5}} & -{\frac{3}{5}} \\ -{\frac{1}{5}} & -{\frac{2}{5}} \end{pmatrix}\)
B
\(\begin{pmatrix} {\frac{1}{5}} & {\frac{3}{5}} \\ {\frac{1}{5}} & {\frac{2}{5}} \end{pmatrix}\)
C
\(\begin{pmatrix} -{\frac{1}{5}} & {\frac{3}{5}} \\ -{\frac{1}{5}} & {\frac{2}{5}} \end{pmatrix}\)
D
\(\begin{pmatrix} {\frac{1}{5}} & {\frac{3}{5}} \\ -{\frac{1}{5}} & {\frac{2}{5}} \end{pmatrix}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
P = \(\begin{pmatrix} 2 & -3 \\ 1 & 1 \end{pmatrix}\)
|P| = 2 - 1 x -3 = 5
P-1 = \(\frac{1}{5}\)\(\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 3 \\ -1 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\)
= \(\begin{pmatrix} {\frac{1}{5}} & {\frac{3}{5}} \\ -{\frac{1}{5}} & {\frac{2}{5}} \end{pmatrix}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29576)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Number and Numeration
Solution
If p : q = \(\frac{2}{3}\) : \(\frac{5}{6}\) and q : r = \(\frac{3}{4}\) : \(\frac{1}{2}\), find p : q : r
A
12 : 15 : 10
B
12 : 15 : 16
C
10 : 15 : 24
D
9 : 10 : 15
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If p : q = \(\frac{2}{3}\) : \(\frac{5}{6}\), then the sum S1 of ratio = \(\frac{2}{3}\) + \(\frac{5}{6}\) = \(\frac{9}{6}\)
If q : r = \(\frac{3}{4}\) : \(\frac{1}{2}\), then the sum S2 of ratio = \(\frac{3}{4}\) + \(\frac{1}{2}\) = \(\frac{5}{4}\)
Let p + q = T1, then
q = (\(\frac{5}{6} \div \frac{9}{6}\))T1 = (\(\frac{5}{6} \times \frac{6}{9}\))T1 = \(\frac{5}{9}\)T1
Again, let q + r = T2, then
q = (\(\frac{3}{4} \div \frac{5}{4}\))T2 = (\(\frac{3}{4} \times \frac{4}{5}\))T2 = \(\frac{3}{5}\)T2
Using q = q
\(\frac{5}{9}\)T1 = \(\frac{3}{5}\)T2
5 x 5T1 = 9 x 3T2
\(\frac{T_1}{T_2}\) = \(\frac{9 \times 3}{5 x 5}\) = \(\frac{27}{25}\)
Giving that, T1 = 27 and T2 = 25
P = (\(\frac{2}{3} \div S_1\))T1 = (\(\frac{2}{3} \div \frac{9}{6}\))T1
= (\(\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{6}{9}\))27 = 12
q = (\(\frac{5}{6} \div S_1\))T1 = (\(\frac{5}{6} \div \frac{9}{6}\))T1
= (\(\frac{5}{6} \times \frac{6}{9}\))27 = 15
and r = (\(\frac{1}{2} \div S_2\))T2 = (\(\frac{1}{2} \div \frac{5}{4}\))T2
= (\(\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{4}{5}\))25 = 10
Hence p : q : r = 12: 15 : 10
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29554)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
At what rate will the interest on N400 increases to N24 in 3 years reckoning in simple interest?
A
3%
B
2%
C
5%
D
4%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Using simple interest = \(\frac{P \times T \times R}{100}\),
where: P denoted principal = N400
T denotes time = 3 years
R denotes interest rate = ?
24 = \(\frac{400 \times 3 \times R}{100}\)
24 x 100 = 400 x 3 x R
R = \(\frac{24 \times 100}{400 \times3}\)
= 2%
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29553)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Number and Numeration
Solution
If x is inversely proportional to y and x = 2\(\frac{1}{2}\) when y = 2, find x if y = 4
A
4
B
5
C
1\(\frac{1}{4}\)
D
2\(\frac{1}{4}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x \(\alpha\) \(\frac{1}{y}\) .........(1)
x = k x \(\frac{1}{y}\) .........(2)
When x = 2\(\frac{1}{2}\)
= \(\frac{5}{2}\), y = 2
(2) becomes \(\frac{5}{2}\) = k x \(\frac{1}{2}\)
giving k = 5
from (2), x = \(\frac{5}{y}\)
so when y =4, x = \(\frac{5}{y}\) = 1\(\frac{1}{4}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29570)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Number and Numeration
Solution
W is directly proportional to U. If W = 5 when U = 3, find U when W = \(\frac{2}{7}\)
A
\(\frac{6}{35}\)
B
\(\frac{10}{21}\)
C
\(\frac{21}{10}\)
D
\(\frac{35}{6}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
W \(\alpha\) U
W = ku
u = \(\frac{w}{k}\); \(\frac{2}{7}\) x \(\frac{3}{5}\)
= \(\frac{6}{35}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29652)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Number and Numeration
Solution
Make Q the subject of formula if p = \(\frac{M}{5}\)(X + Q) + 1
A
\(\frac{5P - MX + 5}{M}\)
B
\(\frac{5P - MX - 5}{M}\)
C
\(\frac{5P + MX + 5}{M}\)
D
\(\frac{5P + MX - 5}{M}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
p = \(\frac{M}{5}\)(X + Q) + 1
P - 1 = \(\frac{M}{5}\)(X + Q)
\(\frac{5}{M}\)(p - 1) = X + Q
\(\frac{5}{M}\)(p - 1)- x = Q
Q = \(\frac{5(p -1) - Mx}{M}\)
= \(\frac{5p - 5 - Mx}{M}\)
= \(\frac{5p - Mx - 5}{M}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29565)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Number and Numeration
Solution
If 9x\(^2\) + 6xy + 4y\(^2\) is a factor of 27x\(^3\) - 8y\(^3\), find the other factor.
A
2y + 3x
B
2y - 3x
C
3x + 2y
D
3x - 2y
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given that \( 9x^2 + 6xy + 4y^2 \) is a factor of \( 27x^3 - 8y^3 \), we can express:
\(27x^3 - 8y^3 = (3x - 2y)(9x^2 + 6xy + 4y^2)\)
Thus, the other factor is: 3x - 2y
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29566)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Number and Numeration
Solution
For what range of values of x is \(\frac{1}{2}\)x + \(\frac{1}{4}\) > \(\frac{1}{3}\)x + \(\frac{1}{2}\)?
A
x < \(\frac{3}{2}\)
B
x > \(\frac{3}{2}\)
C
x < -\(\frac{3}{2}\)
D
x > -\(\frac{3}{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{1}{2}\)x + \(\frac{1}{4}\) > \(\frac{1}{3}\)x + \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Multiply through by through by the LCM of 2, 3 and 4
12 x \(\frac{1}{2}\)x + 12 x \(\frac{1}{4}\) > 12 x \(\frac{1}{3}\)x + 12 x \(\frac{1}{2}\)
6x + 3 > 4x + 6
6x - 4x > 6 - 3
2x > 3
\(\frac{2x}{2}\) > \(\frac{3}{2}\)
x > \(\frac{3}{2}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29571)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Algebra
Solution
Solve the inequalities -6 \(\leq\) 4 - 2x < 5 - x
A
-1 < x < 5
B
-1 < x \(\leq\) 5
C
-1 \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 6
D
-1 \(\leq\) x < 6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
-6 \(\leq\) 4 - 2x < 5 - x
split inequalities into two and solve each part as follows:
-6 \(\leq\) 4 - 2x = -6 - 4 \(\leq\) -2x
-10 \(\leq\) -2x
\(\frac{-10}{-2}\) \(\geq\) \(\frac{-2x}{-2}\)
giving 5 \(\geq\) x or x \(\leq\) 5
4 - 2x < 5 - x
-2x + x < 5 - 4
-x < 1
\(\frac{-x}{-1}\) > \(\frac{1}{-1}\)
giving x > -1 or -1 < x
Combining the two results, gives -1 < x \(\leq\) 5
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29572)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Number and Numeration
Solution
Determine the value of x for which (x\(^2\) - 1)>0
A
x 1
B
-1 < x < 1
C
x > 0
D
x < -1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(x\(^2\) - 1) > 0
x\(^2\) > 1
Taking the square root of both sides
x >1 or x < -1
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29653)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Algebra
Solution
The 3rd term of an arithmetic progression is -9 and the 7th term is -29. Find the 10th term of the progression
A
-44
B
-165
C
165
D
44
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
3rd term : a + 2d = -9 .......(1)
7th term : a + 6d = -29 ......(2)
(2) - (1): 4d = -20
:. d = -20/4 = -5
From (1) : a + 2(-5) = -9
a - 10 = -9
:. a = -9 + 10 = 1
:. 10th term of A.P is a + 9d = 1 + 9 (-5)
= 1 - 45 = -44
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29561)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Algebra
Solution
Find the sum to infinity of the following series. 0.5 + 0.05 + 0.005 + 0.0005 + .....
A
\(\frac{5}{8}\)
B
\(\frac{5}{7}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{11}\)
D
\(\frac{5}{9}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Using S\(\infty\) = \(\frac{a}{1 - r}\)
r = \(\frac{0.05}{0.5}\) = \(\frac{1}{10}\)
S\(\infty\) = \(\frac{0.5}{{\frac{1}{10}}}\)
= \(\frac{0.5}{({\frac{9}{10}})}\)
= \(\frac{0.5 \times 10}{9}\)
= \(\frac{5}{9}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29573)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2010
Number and Numeration
Solution
A cylindrical pipe 50m long with radius 7m has one end open. What is the total surface area of the pipe?
A
749\(\pi\)m2
B
700\(\pi\)m2
C
350\(\pi\)m2
D
98\(\pi\)m2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total surface area of the cylindrical pipe = area of circular base + curved surface area
= \(\pi\)r\(^2\) + 2\(\pi\)rh
= \(\pi\) x 7\(^2\) + 2\(\pi\) x 7 x 50
= 49\(\pi\) + 700\(\pi\)
= 749\(\pi\)m\(^2\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29579)