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UTME / JAMB 2004
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
I. Rectangular bars of equal width
II. The height of each rectangular bar is proportional to the frequency of the corresponding class interval.
III. Rectangular bars have common sides with no gaps in between
A histogram is described completely by
A
I, II and III
B
I and II
C
II and III
D
I and III
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
A histogram is described by the following; Rectangular bars of equal width
II. The height of each rectangular bar is proportional to the frequency of the corresponding class interval.
III. Rectangular bars have common sides with no gaps in between.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8198)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Variations
Solution
y is inversely proportional to x and y = 4 when x = 1/2. Find x when y = 10.
A
2
B
10
C
1/5
D
1/10
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
y ∝ 1/x
y = K/x
K = xy
K = (1/2) * 4 ( when y = 4 and x = 1/2)
K = 2
∴y = 2/x
10 = 2/x (when y = 10)
10x = 2
x = 2/10
x = 1/5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8199)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Solution
What are the integer values of x which satisfy the inequality -1 < 3 -2x \(\leq\) 5?
A
-1. 0, 1, 2
B
-2, 1, 0 , -1
C
0, 1, 2
D
-1, 0, 1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
-1 < 3 -2x and 3 - 2x \(\leq\) 5
2x < 3 + 1 and -2x \(\leq\) 5 - 3
2x < 4 and -2x \(\leq\) 2
x < 2 and x \(\geq\) 2/-2 = x \(\geq\) -1
If -1 \(\leq\) x < 2
it implies that x = -1, 0, 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8200)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Solution
Given that the first and forth terms of G.P are 6 and 162 respectively, find the sum of the first three terms of the progression
A
27
B
8
C
78
D
48
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To find the sum of the first three terms of a geometric progression (G.P.) where the first term \( a \) and the fourth term \( ar^3 \) are given, we set up the following equations:
Given:
- \( a = 6 \)
- \( ar^3 = 162 \)
Find the common ratio \( r \)
From the equation for the fourth term:
\(ar^3\) = 162
Substituting \( a \):
\(6r^3\) = 162
Dividing both sides by 6:
\(r^3 = \frac{162}{6}\) = 27
Taking the cube root:
r = \(\sqrt[3]{27}\) = 3
Find the first three terms
The first three terms of the G.P. are:
- First term: \( a = 6 \)
- Second term: \( ar = 6 \cdot 3 = 18 \)
- Third term: \( ar^2 = 6 \cdot 3^2 = 6 \cdot 9 = 54 \)
Calculate the sum of the first three terms
The sum \( S \) of the first three terms is:
S = a + ar + ar\(^2\) = 6 + 18 + 54
Calculating this:
S = 6 + 18 + 54 = 78
The sum of the first three terms of the progression is \( \boxed{78} \).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8201)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
If the operation * on the set of integers is defined by P * Q = \(\sqrt{PQ}\), find the value of 4 * ( 8 * 32).
A
8
B
3
C
16
D
4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(P\times Q =\sqrt{PQ}\)
4\(\times(8\times32) = 4\times\sqrt{8\times32}\)
= 4\(\times\sqrt{256}\) =4\(\times16\) = \(\sqrt{4\times16}\)
=\(\sqrt{64}\) = 8
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8202)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Algebraic Expressions, Polynomials & Factorisation
Solution
Find the remainder when 3x3 + 5x2 - 11x + 4 is divided by x + 3
A
-4
B
4
C
1
D
-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x = -3
substitute x = -3 in 3x3 + 5x2 - 11x + 4
3(-3)3 + 5(-3)2 - 11(-3) + 4
-81 + 45 + 33 + 4
-81 + 82
= 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8203)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Solution
The nth term of two sequences are Qn = 3 . 2n - 2 and Um = 3 . 22m - 3. Find the product of Q2 and U2.
A
18
B
12
C
6
D
3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Qn = 3 * 2n - 2
Um = 3 * 22m - 3
Q2 * U2 = (3 * 22 - 2) * (3 * 22(2) - 3)
= 3 * 20 * 3 * 21
= 3 * 1 * 3 * 2
= 18
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8204)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Algebraic Expressions, Polynomials & Factorisation
Solution
Factorize completely ac - 2bc - a\(^2\) + 4b\(^2\)
A
(a - 2b)(c - a - 2b)
B
(a - 2b)(c + a +2b)
C
(a - 2b)(c - a + 2b)
D
(a - 2b)(c + a - 2b)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
ac - 2bc - a\(^2\) + 4b\(^2\)
ac - 2bc - (a\(^2\) - 4b\(^2\))
ac - 2bc - (a\(^2\) -(2b)\(^2\))
c(a - 2b) - {(a - 2b)(a + 2b)}
(a - 2b)(c - (a + 2b))
(a - 2b)(c - a - 2b)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8205)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Solution
Find the sum to infinity of the series 1/2 , 1/6, 1/18, .....
A
2/3
B
1/3
C
3/4
D
1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(a=\frac{1}{2}\\r=\frac{\frac{1}{6}}{\frac{1}{2}}=\frac{1}{6}\times\frac{2}{1}=\frac{1}{3}\\S_\infty = \frac{a}{1-r}\\S_\infty = \frac{\frac{1}{2}}{1-\frac{1}{3}}\\=\frac{\frac{1}{2}}{\frac{3}{2}}\\=\frac{1}{2}\times\frac{3}{2}\\=\frac{3}{4}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8206)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Variations
Solution
The length L of a simple pendulum varies directly as the square of its period T. If a pendulum with period 4 sec. is 64 cm long, find the length of pendulum whose period is 9 sec
A
96 cm
B
324 cm
C
36 cm
D
144 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(L \propto T^2\)
\(L = kT^2\)
\(k = \frac{L}{T^2}\)
when T = 4, L = 64.
\(k = \frac{64}{4^2} = 4\)
\(L = 4T^2\)
when T = 9,
\(L = 4 \times 9^2 = 324cm\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8207)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Three teachers shared a packet of chalk. The first teacher got 2/5 of the chalk and the second teacher received 2/15 of the remainder. What fraction did the third teacher receive?
A
8/15
B
11/25
C
12/25
D
13/25
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
First teacher received \(\frac{2}{5}\) ∴Remainder \(= 1 - \frac{2}{5} = \frac{3}{5}\)
2nd teacher received; \(\frac{2}{15} of \frac{3}{5} = \frac{2}{15} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{2}{25}\)
3rd teacher will receive; \(1-\frac{2}{5}-\frac{2}{25}=\frac{25-10-2}{15}\\=\frac{13}{25}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8208)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
If 6logx2 - 3logx3 = 3log50.2, find x.
A
8/3
B
4/3
C
3/4
D
3/8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
6log\(_x2\) - 3log\(_x3\) = 3log\(_50.2\)
= log\(_x2^6\) - 3log\(_x3^3\) = log\(_5(0.2)^3\)
= logx(64/27) = log5(1/5)3
logx(64/27) = log5(1/125)
let logx(64/27) = y
∴xy = 64/27
and log5(1/125) = y
∴ 5y = 1/125
5y = 125-1
5y = 5-3
∴ y = -3
substitute y = -3 in xy = 64/27
implies x-3 = 64/27
1/x3 = 64/27
64x3 = 27
x3 = 27/64
x3 = 3\sqrt27/64
x = 3/4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8209)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Number Bases & Modular Arithmetic
Solution
Find P, if 4516 - P7 = 3056
A
627
B
1167
C
6117
D
1427
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
4516 - P7 = 3056
P7 = 4516 - 3056
P7 = 1426
convert 1426 = 1 * 62 + 4 * 61 + 2 * 60
= 36 + 24 + 2
= 62
Convert 6210 to base 7
62/7 = 8 R 6
8/7 = 1 R 1
1/7 = 0 R 1
∴P7 = 1167
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8210)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Given that \(\sqrt[3]{{4}}\)\(^{2x}\) = 16, find the value of x
A
4
B
6
C
3
D
2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
3\sqrt42x = 16
this implies that (3\sqrt42x)3 = (16)3
42x = 42*3
42x = 46
∴ 2x = 6
x = 3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8211)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2004
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Evaluate \(\frac{\frac{1}{10}\times\frac{2}{3}+\frac{1}{4}}{\frac{\frac{1}{2}}{\frac{3}{5}}-\frac{1}{4}}\)
A
\(\frac{7}{12}\)
B
\(\frac{19}{35}\)
C
\(\frac{2}{25}\)
D
\(\frac{19}{60}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Numerator:
\(\frac{1}{10}\cdot\frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{15} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{4+15}{60} = \frac{19}{60}\)
Denominator:
\(\frac{\frac{1}{2}}{\frac{3}{5}} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{2}\cdot\frac{5}{3} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{5}{6} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{10-3}{12} = \frac{7}{12}\)
Final:
\(\frac{19}{60} \div \frac{7}{12}\) = \(\frac{19}{60} \times \frac{12}{7}\) = \(\frac{19}{35}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8212)