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UTME / JAMB 2007
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
Calculate the length of an arc of a circle diameter 14 cm, which substends an angle of 90o at the center of the circle
A
\(\frac{7π}{2}\) cm
B
7π cm
C
14π cm
D
\(\frac{7π}{4}\) cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Length of an arc = \(\frac{\theta}{360}\) x 2\pir
\(\frac{90}{360}\) x 2 x \pi x 7
= \(\frac{7\pi}{2}\)cm\(^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9245)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
If the lines 3y = 4x - 1 and qy = x + 3 are parallel to each other, the value of q is
A
-4/3
B
-3/4
C
4/3
D
3/4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If the line 3y = 4x – 1 is parallel t[ line qy = x + 3
Implies gradient of 3y = 4x – 1
Y = 4/3x - 1/3
∴Gradient = 4/3
Gradient of line qy = x + 3
Y = 1/qx + 3/q
∴ Gradient = 1/q
4/3 = 1/q
4q = 3
Q = 3/4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9246)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the parallelogram PQRS above, find angle SQR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
100o
B
80o
C
50o
D
30o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x = 30o (alternate ∠s b/c PQ//Sr)
Y = 50o (vertical opposite ∠s)
r = 30o (alternate ∠s b/c PQ//SR)
But = y + q + t = 180o (∠s on a straight line)
50 + q + 30 = 180
q + 80 = 180
q = 180 -80
q = 100o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9247)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
The volume of a hemispherical bowl is \(718\frac{2}{3}\). Find its radius .
A
4.0 cm
B
5.6 cm
C
7.0 cm
D
3.8 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Volume of bowl \(\frac{2}{3}\pi r^3\\
718\frac{2}{3}=\frac{2}{3}\pi r^3\\
\frac{2156}{3}=\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times r^3
∴r^3 = \frac{2156 \times 3 \times 7}{3 \times 2 \times 22}\\
r^3 = 343\\
r = \sqrt[3]{343}\\
r= 7.0cm\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9248)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
A particle P moves between points S and T such that angles SPT is always constant of ST constant. Find the locus of P
A
It is a semi circle with ST as diameter
B
It is a perpendicular bisector of St
C
It is a quadrant of a circle with ST as diameter
D
It is a straight line perpendicular to ST
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
When a particle P moves such that the angle ∠SPT is constant while ST remains fixed, it traces a circular path. Specifically, the locus of P is a semicircle because points on the circle subtended by the line segment ST maintain that angle.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9249)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
If the lines 2y - kx + 2 = 0 and y + x - k/2 = 0 Intersect at (1, -2), find the value of k
A
-4
B
-3
C
-2
D
-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If the point of intersection is (1, -2), it implies that x = 1 and y = -2 when the two equation are solved simultaneously.
∴ substitute x = 1 and y = -2 in any of the equations
2y - k x + 2 = 0
2(-2) - k(1) + 2 = 0
-4 - k + 2 = 0
-4 + 2 = k
-2 = k
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9250)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
A man 40 m from the foot of a tower observes the angle of elevation of the tower to be 30º. Determine the height of the tower.
A
\(\frac{40\sqrt{3}}{3}m\)
B
20 m
C
40√3 m
D
40 m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Tan 30 = \(\frac{h}{40}\)
\(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}=\frac{h}{40}\)
h\(\sqrt{3}\) = 40
h = \(\frac{40}{\sqrt{3}}\)
h = \(\frac{40}{\sqrt{3}} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}}\)
h = \(\frac{40\sqrt{3}}{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9251)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Find the locus of point equidistant from two straight lines y - 5 = 0 and y - 3 = 0
A
y - 2 = 0
B
y - 4 = 0
C
y - 1 = 0
D
y - 3 = 0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Locus of point P equidistant from y - 5 = 0 and y - 3 = 0 is y = 4 i.e y - 4 = 0
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9252)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
What is the value of k if the mid-point of the line joining (1 - k, - 4) and (2, k + 1) is (-k , k)?
A
-3
B
-1
C
-4
D
-2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(1-k+2) / 2 = - k and -4 + k + 1 = k
3-k = -2k and -3 + k = 2k
K = -3 and k = -3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9253)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Find the size of each exterior angle of a regular octagon
A
51o
B
45o
C
40o
D
36o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Each Exterior ∠ = 360/n
= 360/8
= 45o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9254)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
Find the value of \(\frac{tan 60^o - tan 30^o}{tan 60^o + tan 30^o}\)
A
\(\frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}\)
B
\(\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}\)
C
1
D
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{tan 60^o - tan 30^o}{tan 60^o + tan 30^o}= \frac{\sqrt{3}-\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}}{\sqrt{3}+\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}}\\
=\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}\sqrt{3}-1}{\sqrt{3}}\right)\div \left(\frac{\sqrt{3}\sqrt{3}+1}{\sqrt{3}}\right)\\
=\frac{(3-1)}{(3+1)}\\
=\frac{2}{4}=\frac{1}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9255)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
The area of a square is 144 sqcm. Find the length of the diagonal.
A
13 cm
B
12√2 cm
C
12 cm
D
11√3 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of a square = x * x
144 = x2
\sqrt144 = x
12 = x
But d2 = 122 + 122
= 144 + 144
= 288
d = \sqrt288
= \sqrt144 x 2
= 12\sqrt2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9256)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Diagram
Solution
(a) A cylinder with radius 3.5 cm has its two ends closed, if the total surface area is \(209 cm^{2}\), calculate the height of the cylinder. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)].
(b) In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle and ABC is a tangent at B. If \(\stackrel\frown{BDF} = 66°\) and \(\stackrel\frown{DBC} = 57°\), calculate, (i) \(\stackrel\frown{EBF}\) and (ii) \(\stackrel\frown{BGF}\).
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) TSA of a closed cylinder = \(2\pi r^{2} + 2\pi rh\)
= \(2\pi r (r + h)\)
\(2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 3.5 (3.5 + h) = 209\)
\(22(3.5 + h) = 209 \implies 77 + 22h = 209\)
\(22h = 209 - 77 = 132\)
\(h = \frac{132}{22} = 6 cm\)
(b) \(< EDB = 90^\circ\) (angle subtended at the circumference by a semi-circle)
\(\therefore < EDF = 90^\circ - 66^\circ = 24^\circ\)
\(< EDF = < EBF = 24^\circ\) (angles in the same segment)
(ii)
\(< DEB = < DBC = 57^\circ\) (Alternate segment theorem)
\(\therefore < BGF = 180 - (57 + 24) = 180 - 81\)
\(< BGF = 99^\circ\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #52987)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Find the product of 0.0409 and 0.0021 leaving your answer in the standard form
A
8.6 x 10-6
B
8.6 x 105
C
8.6 x 10-4
D
8.6 x 10-5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
0.0409 x 0.0021 = 409 x 10\(^{-4}\) x 21 x 10\(^{-4}\)
= 409 x 21 x 10\(^{-4 * -4}\)
= 8589 x 10\(^{-8}\)
= 8.589 x 10\(^{3}\) x 10\(^{-8}\)
= 8.6 x 10\(^{3-8}\)
= 8.6 x 10\(^{-5}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #36325)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
The volume of a cylinder is 1200cm3 and the area of its base is 150cm2. Find the height of the cylinder.
A
80.00cm
B
8.00cm
C
0.80cm
D
0.08cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Vol. of cylinder = \(\pi r^2h\) = 1200cm2
Area of base = \(\pi(r^2)\) = 150cm2
h = \(\frac{\text{volume of cylinder}}{\text{base area}} = \frac{1200}{150}\)
= 8.00cm
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #36295)