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UTME / JAMB 2005
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Three boys shared some oranges. The first received 1/3 of the oranges and the second received 2/3 of the remaining. If the third boy received the remaining 12 oranges, how many oranges did they share
A
60
B
54
C
48
D
42
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let x = the number of oranges
The 1st received 1/3 of x = 1/3x
∴Remainder = x - 1/3x = 2x/3
The 2nd received 2/3 of 2x/3 = 2/3 * 2x/3 = 4x/3
The 3rd received 12 oranges
∴1/3x + 4x/9 + 12 = x
(3x + 4x + 108)/9 = x
3x + 4x + 108 = 9x
7x + 108 = 9x
9x - 7x = 108
2x = 108
x = 54 oranges
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8220)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Evaluate \(\frac{(81^{\frac{3}{4}}-27^{\frac{1}{3}})}{3 \times 2^3}\)
A
3
B
1
C
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{8}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{81^{\frac{3}{4}}-27^{\frac{1}{3}}}{3 \times 2^3}\)
= \(\frac{(3^{3-\frac{3}{4}}-3^{3-\frac{3}{4}})}{3\times 2^3}\)
= \(\frac{3^3 - 3}{3 \times 8}\)
= \(\frac{27-3}{24}\\=\frac{24}{24}\) =1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8221)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
If Log102 = 0.3010 and Log103 = 0.4771, evaluate Log104.5
A
0.9542
B
0.6532
C
0.4771
D
0.3010
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Log102 = 0.3010 and Log103 = 0.4771
Log104.5 = Log1041/2
= Log109/2
= Log109 - Log102
= log1032 - Log102
= 2Log103 - Log102
= 2(0.4771) - 0.3010
= 0.9542 - 0.3010
= 0.6532
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8222)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Simplify \(\frac{(\sqrt12-\sqrt3)}{(\sqrt12+\sqrt3)}\)
A
zero
B
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
C
\(\frac{3}{5}\)
D
1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{(\sqrt{12}-\sqrt{3})}{(\sqrt{12}+\sqrt{3})}\)
= \(\frac{\sqrt{4\times 3} - \sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{4\times 3}+\sqrt{3}}\)
= \(\frac{2\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{3}}{2\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{3}}\)
= \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3\sqrt{3}}\)
= \(\frac{1}{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8223)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Diagram
Solution
The venn diagram above shows a class of 40 students with the games they play. How many of the students play two games only?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
19
B
16
C
15
D
4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Two games played only = 5 + 7 + 3
= 15
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8224)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
If m = 3, p = -3, q = 7 and r = \(\frac{5}{2}\), evaluate m(p+q+r)
A
19.50
B
19.15
C
18.95
D
18.05
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
m = 3, p = -3, q = 7 and r = \(\frac{5}{2}\)
m(p+q+r) = 3(-3 + 7 + \(\frac{5}{2}\))
= 3(4 + \(\frac{5}{2}\))
= 3(4 + 2\(\frac{1}{2}\))
= 3 * 6\(\frac{1}{2}\)
= 3 * \(\frac{13}{2}\)
= \(\frac{39}{2}\)
= 19.50
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8225)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Algebraic Expressions, Polynomials & Factorisation
Solution
A polynomial in x whose zeros are -2, -1 and 3 is
A
x3 - 7x + 6
B
x3 + 7x - 6
C
x3 + 7x + 6
D
x3 - 7x - 6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x = -2, x = -1 and x = 3
∴x+2 = 0, x+1 = 0 and x-3 = 0
Product of the factors
(x+2)(x+1)(x-3) = 0
(x2 + 3x + 2)(x-3)
x(x2 + 3x + 2) -3(x2 + 3x + 2) = 0
x3 + 3x2 + 2x - 3x2 - 9x - 6 = 0
x3 - 7x - 6 = 0
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8226)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Variations
Solution
The time taken to do a piece of work is inversely proportional to the number of men employed. If it takes 30 men to do a piece of work in 6 days, how many men are required to do the work in 4 days?
A
20
B
35
C
45
D
60
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
t = time taken and N = number of men
t ∝ 1/N
t = K/N
K = Nt
K = 30 * 6
K = 180
∴t = 180/N
4 = 180/N
4N = 180
N = 180/4
45 men
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8227)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Variations
Solution
The weight W kg of a metal bar varies jointly as its length L meters and the square of its diameter d meters. If w = 140 when d = 42/3 and L = 54, find d in terms of W and L.
A
\(\sqrt{\frac{42W}{5L}}\)
B
\(\sqrt{\frac{6L}{42W}}\)
C
\(\frac{42W}{5L}\)
D
\(\frac{5L}{42W}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The weight \( W \) kg of a metal bar varies jointly as its length \( L \) meters and the square of its diameter \( d \) meters. This relationship is expressed as:
\(W = k \cdot L \cdot d^2\)
where \( k \) is the constant of proportionality.
Given \( W = 140 \), \( d = 4\frac{2}{3} = \frac{14}{3} \), and \( L = 54 \), substitute to find \( k \):
\(140 = k \cdot 54 \cdot \left( \frac{14}{3} \right)^2\)
Calculate \( \left( \frac{14}{3} \right)^2 = \frac{196}{9} \):
\(140 = k \cdot 54 \cdot \frac{196}{9}\)
Simplify: \( 54 \div 9 = 6 \), so: \(140 = k \cdot 6 \cdot 196 = k \cdot 1176\)
Thus, \(k = \frac{140}{1176} = \frac{5}{42}\)
Now rearrange the original equation to solve for \( d \):
\(d^2 = \frac{W}{k \cdot L}\)
\(d = \sqrt{ \frac{W}{k \cdot L} } = \sqrt{ \frac{W}{\frac{5}{42} \cdot L} } = \sqrt{ \frac{42W}{5L} }\)
Therefore, \( d = \sqrt{ \dfrac{42W}{5L} } \).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8292)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Solution
Find the range of values of x for which 7x - 3 > 25 + 3x
A
x >7
B
x<7
C
x>-7
D
x<-7
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
7x - 3 > 25 + 3x
7x - 3x > 25 + 3
4x > 28
x > 28/4
x > 7
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8297)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above is the graph of the function f(x). Determine the range of values of x for which f(x) \(\leq\) 0
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
x \(\leq\) 2
B
0 \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 2
C
-2 \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 0, x \(\geq\) 2
D
x \(\leq\) -2, 0 \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The graph of the function f(x) is a curve that starts at (-2,0) and ends at (2,0) with a peak at (0,1). The range of values of x for which f(x) \le 0 is the interval where the function's graph is above or touches the x-axis. From the given graph, we can see that this interval is [-2, 2]. Therefore, the correct answer is x \(\leq\) - 2, 0 \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8301)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Solution
If the 7th term of an AP is twice the third term and the sum of the first four terms is 42, find the common difference.
A
6
B
3
C
2
D
1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
U7 = a + (7 - 1)d
= a + 6d
U3 = a + (3 - 1)d
= a + 2d
But U7 = 2(U3)
∴a + 6d = 2(a + 2d)
a + 6d = 2a + 4d
2a - a + 4d - 6d = 0
a - 2d = 0 → eqn1
Sn = n/2 (2a + (n - 1)d)
42 = 4/2 (2a + (4 - 1)d)
42 = 2(2a + 3d)
21 = 2a + 3d → eqn2
eqn1 * eqn2 0 = 2a - 4d
21 = 7d
∴d = 21/7
d = 3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8315)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Solution
Find the sum of the first 20 terms of the series 8, 12, 16, ....., 96
A
1400
B
1040
C
960
D
920
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
8, 12, 16, .....96
a = 8, d = 4, l = 96, n = 20
\(S_{20} = \frac{n}{2}(2a + (n-1)d\)
\(S_{20} = \frac{20}{2}((2\times 8) + (20-1)\times 4)\)
\(S_{20} = 10(16 + (19\times 4)) = 10 \times 92\)
=920
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8317)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Binary Operations, Matrices & Determinants
Solution
An operation * is defined on the set of real numbers by a * b = ab + 2(a + b + 1). find the identity element
A
2
B
1
C
-1
D
-2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a * b = ab + 2(a + b + 1)
let e be the identity element
∴ a * e = e * a = a
∴ a * e = a
ae + 2(a + e + 1) = a
ae + 2a + 2e + 2 = a
ae + 2e = a - 2a = 2
(a + 2)e = -a - 2
e = -a-2 / (a+2)
e = -(a+2) / (a+2)
e = -1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8324)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2005
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
Three straight lines EF, GH and LK interest at O as shown above. If ∠KOF = 52o and ∠LOH = 85o, calculate the size of ∠EOG.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
26o
B
43o
C
52o
D
85o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
∠GOK = 85o (vertical opposite angle ∠s)
∠EOG + ∠GOK + ∠KOF = 180 (∠s on a straight line)
∠EOg + 85o + 52o = 180o
∠EOG + 137o = 180o
∠EOG = 43o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8423)