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UTME / JAMB 1980
Number and Numeration
If x varies inversely as y, and y varies directly as the square root of z, and z varies directly \(\frac{1}{w^2}\) write down in words how x varies with w
A
x varies inversely as w2
B
x varies directly as w2
C
x varies directly as w
D
x varies inversely as w
E
x varies directly as square root of w
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32642)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1980
Number and Numeration
Solution
Write the decimal number 39 to base 2
A
100111 base 2
B
110111 base 2
C
111001 base 2
D
100101 base 2
E
19.5 base 2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To convert the decimal number 39 to base 2, we can use the method of successive division by 2 and record the remainders. Here’s the process:
1. Divide 39 by 2:
\(39 \div 2 = 19 \quad \text{remainder: } 1\)
2. Divide 19 by 2:
\(19 \div 2 = 9 \quad \text{remainder: } 1\)
3. Divide 9 by 2:
\(9 \div 2 = 4 \quad \text{remainder: } 1\)
4. Divide 4 by 2:
\(4 \div 2 = 2 \quad \text{remainder: } 0\)
5. Divide 2 by 2:
\(2 \div 2 = 1 \quad \text{remainder: } 0\)
6. Divide 1 by 2:
\(1 \div 2 = 0 \quad \text{remainder: } 1\)
Now, we read the remainders from bottom to top:
Thus, the binary representation of 39 is: 100111\(_2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32643)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1980
Number and Numeration
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, PQ\\SR, ST\\, ST\\RQ, PS = 7cm, PT = 7cm, SR = 4cm. Find the ratio of the area QRST to the area of PQRS.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
56.77
B
56.105
C
28:105
D
28:49
E
56:49
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of QRST = 4 x 7 = 28
Area of PQRS = \(\frac{1}{2}\)(4 + 11) x 7
= \(\frac{7}{2}\) x \(\frac{15}{1}\)
= 28:52.5
= 56:105
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32744)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1980
Number and Numeration
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, PS bisects angle QPR. Find the ratio SR:QR.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
1:2
B
1:3
C
1:4
D
1:5
E
1:6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From Internal bisection theorem, \(\frac{QP}{PR}\) = \(\frac{QS}{SR}\)
= \(\frac{4}{1}\)
= 1:4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32746)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1980
Number and Numeration
Diagram
fG is a given straight line and H is a fixed point. The construction marks shown in the diagram indicate the
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
perpendicular bisector of the line
B
perpendicular bisector of th eline JK
C
perpendicular bisector of the line HI
D
perpendicular from H to the line FG
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32747)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1979
Number and Numeration
Solution
Find the value of (4\(^{\frac{1}{2}}\))\(^6\)
A
1
B
2
C
4
D
6
E
64
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The powers will multiply when the bracket is expanded
The multiplied powers: \(\frac{1}{2}\) * 6 → 3
: 4\(^3\) = 4 * 4* 4
→ 64
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #32670)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1979
Number and Numeration
Solution
Find the value of log\(_{10}\)\(\frac{1}{40}\), given that log10\(_4\) = 0.6021
A
1.3979
B
2.3979
C
-1.6021
D
2.6021
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
log\(_{10}\)\(\frac{1}{40}\) = log\(_{10}\)1 - (log\(_{10}\)4 + log\(_{10}\)10)
= 0 - 1.6021
= -1.6021
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #32671)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1979
Number and Numeration
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, PQ is parallel to SQ; QS bisects < PSQ, < PQS is 65º, and < RPS is 20º. What is the size of < PRS?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
45o
B
35o
C
40o
D
30o
E
42o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
PSR = 65º x 2 = 130^\circ
PRS = 180º - (130º + 20º) º = 30
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #32737)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1979
Number and Numeration
Solution
\((1.28 \times 10^{4}) \div (6.4 \times 10^{2})\) equals
A
2 x 10-5
B
2 x 10-1
C
2 x 101
D
2 x 10-4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\((1.28 \times 10^{4}) \div (6.4 \times 10^{2})\)
= \(\frac{1.28 \times 10^{4}}{6.4 \times 10^{2}}\)
\(\equiv \frac{12.8 \times 10^{3}}{6.4 \times 10^{2}}\)
= \(2 \times 10^{1}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32645)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1979
Number and Numeration
Solution
(3.2)2 - (1.8)2 equals
A
7.0
B
2.56
C
13.48
D
2.0
E
0.07
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(3.2)2 - (1.8)2 = (3.2 + 1.8)(3.2 - 1.8)
= 5 x 1.4
= 7
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32647)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1979
Number and Numeration
Solution
After getting a rise of 15%, a man's new monthly salary is N345. How much per month did he earn before the increase?
A
N330
B
N396.75
C
N300
D
N293.25
E
N360
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let x represent his monthly salary before increase 15% of
x = 345
% profit = (100 + 15)%
= 115%
\(\frac{115}{100}\)x = 345
115x = 34500
x = N300.00
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32649)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1979
Number and Numeration
Solution
In base ten, the number 101101 (base 2) equals
A
15
B
4
C
45
D
32
E
90
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(101101)2 \(\begin{array}{c|c} 2^5 & 2^4 & 2^3 & 2^2 & 2^1 & 2^o\\ \hline 1 & 0 & 1 & 1 & 0 & 1\end{array}\)
= 1 x 25 + 0 x 24 + 1 x 23 + 1 x 22 + 0 x 21 + 1 x 2o
= 32 + 0 + 8 + 4 + 0 + 1
= (45)\(_{10}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32650)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1979
Number and Numeration
Solution
The annul profits of a transport business were divided between the partners A and B in the ratio 3 : 5. If B received N3000 more than A, the total profit was
A
N5000
B
N1800
C
N12000
D
N24000
E
N8000
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
A : B = 3 : 5
Total ratio = 3 + 5 = 8
Let rept, the total profit, A receives \(\frac{3x}{8}\)
\(\frac{5x}{8}\) - \(\frac{3}{x}\) = 3000
\(\frac{5x}{8}\) - \(\frac{3x}{8}\) = 3000
= \(\frac{2x}{8}\)
= 3000
2x = 2400
x = 1200
N12,000
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32651)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1979
Number and Numeration
Solution
x is directly proportional to y and inversely proportional to z. If x = 9 when y = 24 and z = 8, what is the value of x when y = 5 and z = 6?
A
\(\frac{5}{6}\)
B
11
C
3\(\frac{3}{5}\)
D
2\(\frac{1}{2}\)
E
1\(\frac{1}{5}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x \(\alpha\) y = x \(\alpha\) \(\frac{1}{z}\)
x \(\alpha\) \(\frac{1}{z}\)
x = k \(\frac{y}{z}\)
k = \(\frac{xz}{y}\) = \(\frac{9 \times 8}{24}\)
= 3
x = \(\frac{xz}{y}\)
= \(\frac{3 \times 5}{6}\)
= \(\frac{15}{6}\)
= \(\frac{5}{2}\)
= 2\(\frac{1}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32652)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1979
Number and Numeration
Solution
A trader goes to Ghana for y days with y cedis. For the first x days, he spends X cedis per day. The amount he has to spend per day for the rest of his stay is
A
\(\frac{y(y - x)}{y - x}\) cedis
B
\(\frac{Yy - Xx)}{y - x}\) cedis
C
\(\frac{Y - Xy)}{y - x}\) cedis
D
\(\frac{Y - X}{y - x}\) cedis
E
\(\frac{Y - Xx}{y - x}\) cedis
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The amount he has to spend per day for the rest of his stay is \(\frac{Y - Xx}{y - x}\) cedis
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32654)