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UTME / JAMB 2023
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
Calculate, correct to three significant figures, the length AB in the diagram above.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
36.4 cm
B
36.1 cm
C
36.2 cm
D
36.3 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac {\sin A}{a} = \frac {\sin B}{b} = \frac {\sin C}{c}\)
\(\implies \frac {\sin 82^0}{43.2} = \frac {\sin 56^0}{AB}\)
\(\implies AB \times \sin 82^0 = 43.2 \times \sin 56^0\)
\(\therefore AB = \frac {43.2 \times \sin 56^0}{\sin 82^0}\) = 36.2cm (to 3 s.f)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67348)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
Calculate, correct to three significant figures, the length of the arc AB in the diagram above.
[Take \(\pi = ^{22}/_7\)]
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
32.4 cm
B
30.6 cm
C
28.8 cm
D
30.5 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Consider ∆XOB and using Pythagoras theorem
13\(^2\) = 12\(^2\) + h\(^2\)
⇒ 169 = 144 + h\(^2\)
⇒ 169 - 144 =h\(^2\)
⇒ 25 = h\(^2\)
⇒ h = \(\sqrt25\) = 5cm
tan \theta = \(\frac {opp}{adj}\)
⇒ tan \theta = \(\frac{12}{5}\) = 2.4
⇒ \theta = tan\(^{-1}\)(2.4)
⇒ \theta = 67.38\(^0\)
∠AOB = 2\theta = 2 x 67.38\(^o\) = 134.76\(^o\)
L = \(\frac{\theta}{360^o} \times 2\pi r\)
⇒ L = \(\frac {134.76}{360} \times 2 \times \frac {22}{7} \times 13 = \frac {77082.72}{2520}\)
∴ L = 30.6cm (to 3 s.f)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67359)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The difference between an exterior angle of (n - 1) sided regular polygon and an exterior angle of (n + 2) sided regular polygon is 6\(^o\), then the value of "n" is
A
11
B
13
C
12
D
14
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
An exterior angle of a n-sided regular polygon = \(\frac{360}{n}\)
For (n - 1) sided regular polygon = \(\frac{360}{n - 1}\)
For (n + 2) sided regular polygon = \(\frac{360}{n + 1}\)
⇒ \(\frac{360}{n - 1} - \frac{360}{n + 2}\) = 6 9Given)
⇒ \(\frac{360(n + 2) - 360(n - 1)}{(n - 1)(n + 2)}\)
⇒ \(\frac{360n + 720 - 360n + 360}{(n - 1)(n + 2)}\)
⇒ \(\frac{1080}{(n - 1)(n + 2)} = \frac{6}{1}\)
⇒ 1080 = 6 (n - 1)(n + 2)
⇒ 180 = (n - 1)(n + 2)
⇒ 180 = n\(^2\)+ 2n - n - 2
⇒ 180 = n\(^2\) + n - 2
⇒ n\(^2\)b+ n - 2 - 180 = 0
⇒ n\(^2\) + n - 182 = 0
⇒ n\(^2\) + 14n - 13n - 182 = 0
⇒ n (n + 14) - 13 (n + 14) = 0
⇒ (n - 13) (n + 14) = 0
⇒ n - 13 = 0 or n + 14 = 0
⇒ n = 13 or n = -14
∴ n = 13 (We can't have a negative number of side)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67377)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
Find the value of the angle marked x in the diagram above
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
60\(^0\)
B
45\(^0\)
C
90\(^0\)
D
30\(^0\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(PR^2 = PQ^2 + RQ^2 - 2(PQ)(RQ)cos Q\)
\(\implies cos Q = \frac{PQ^2 + RQ^2 - PR^2}{2(PQ)(RQ)}\)
\(\implies cos Q = \frac{8^2 + 5^2 - 7^2}{2\times8\times5}\)
\(\implies cos Q = \frac{64 + 25 - 49}{80}\)
\(\implies cos Q = \frac{40}{80} = 0.5\)
\(\implies Q = cos^{-1} (0.5) = 60^0\)
\(\therefore x = 60^0\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67385)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
Find the value of x in the diagram above
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
10 units
B
15 units
C
5 units
D
20 units
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Intersecting Chords Theorem states that If two chords intersect in a circle, then the products of the measures of the segments of the chords are equal.
⇒ AE * EB = CE * ED
⇒ 6 * \(x\) = 4 * (\(x\) + 5)
⇒ 6\(x\) = 4\(x\) + 20
⇒ 6\(x\) - 4\(x\) = 20
⇒ 2\(x\) = 20
∴ \(x = \frac{20}{2}\) = 10 units
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67390)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral. Find \(x\) + \(y\)
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
50
B
60
C
15
D
0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
∠PQR + ∠PSR = 180o (opp. angles of cyclic quad. are supplementary)
⇒ 5\(x\) - \(y\) + 10 + (-2\(x\) + 3\(y\) + 145) = 180
⇒ 5\(x\) - \(y\) + 10 - 2\(x\) + 3\(y\) + 145 = 180
⇒ 3\(x\) + 2\(y\) + 155 = 180
⇒ 3\(x\) + 2\(y\) = 180 - 155
⇒ 3\(x\) + 2\(y\) = 25 ----- (i)
∠QPS + ∠QRS = 180o (opp. angles of cyclic quad. are supplementary)
⇒ -4\(x\) - 7\(y\) + 150 + (2\(x\) + 8\(y\) + 105) = 180
⇒ -4\(x\) - 7\(y\) + 75 + 2\(x\) + 8\(y\) + 180 = 180
⇒ -2\(x\) + \(y\) + 255 = 180
⇒ -2\(x\) + y = 180 - 255
⇒ -2\(x\) + \(y\) = -75 ------- (ii)
⇒ \(y\) = -75 + 2\(x\) -------- (iii)
Substitute (-75 + 2\(x\)) for \(y\) in equation (i)
⇒ 3\(x\) + 2(-75 + 2\(x\)) = 25
⇒ 3\(x\) - 150 + 4\(x\) = 25
⇒ 7\(x\) = 25 + 150
⇒ 7\(x\) = 175
⇒ \(x = \frac{175}{7} = 25\)
From equation (iii)
⇒ \(y\) = -75 + 2(25) = -75 + 50
⇒ \(y\) = -25
∴ \(x\) + \(y\) = 25 + (-25) = 0
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67395)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
Use the graph of sin (θ) above to estimate the value of θ when sin (θ) = -0.6 for \(0^o ≤ θ ≤ 360^o\)
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
θ = 223\(^o\), 305\(^o\)
B
θ = 210\(^o\), 330\(^o\)
C
θ = 185\(^o\), 345\(^o\)
D
θ = 218\(^o\), 323\(^o\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
On the \(y\)-axis, each box is \(\frac{1 - 0}{5} = \frac{1}{5}\) = 0.2unit
On the \(x\)-axis, each box is \(\frac{90 - 0}{6} = \frac{90}{6} = 15^o\)
⇒ \(\theta_1 = 180^o + (2.5\times15^o) = 180^o + 37.5^o = 217.5^o ≃ 218^o \)(2 and half boxes were counted to the right of 180\(^o\))
⇒ \(\theta_2 = 270^o + (3.5\times15^o) = 270^o + 52.5^o = 322.5^o ≃ 323^o \)(3 and half boxes were counted to the right of 270\(^o\))
∴ \(\theta = 218^o, 323^o\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67399)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A circle has a radius of 13 cm with a chord 12 cm away from the centre of the circle. Calculate the length of the chord.
A
16 cm
B
8 cm
C
5 cm
D
10 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
|AP| = |PB| = \(x\) (The perpendicular to a chord bisects the chord if drawn from the center of the circle.)
From ∆OPB
Using Pythagoras theorem
⇒ \(13^2 = 12^2 + x^2\)
⇒ \(169 = 144 + x^2\)
⇒ \(169 - 144 = x^2\)
⇒ \(x^2 = 25\)
⇒ \(x = \sqrt25 = 5 cm\)
∴ Length of the chord |AB| = \(x + x = 5 + 5 = 10 cm\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67400)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, O is the center of the circle QRS and ∠SQR = 28°. Find ∠ORS.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
\(56^0\)
B
\(28^0\)
C
\(76^0\)
D
\(62^0\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
∠SOR = 2 \times 28^\circ = 56^\circ (angle at the centre is twice the angle at the circumference)
From ∆SOR
|OS| = |OR| (radii)
So, ∆SOR is isosceles.
∠ORS = \(\frac{180^0 - 56^0}{2} = \frac{124^0}{2}\) ( base angles of isosceles triangle are equal)
∴ ∠ORS = 62^\circ
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #68888)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, M, N, R are points on the circle centre O. ∠ORN = 48° and ∠RNM = 124°. Find ∠OMN.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
\(58^0\)
B
\(64^0\)
C
\(48^0\)
D
\(76^0\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Reflex ∠MOR = 2 \times 124^\circ = 248^\circ (angle at the centre is twice the angle at the circumference)
∠MOR = 360^\circ - 248^\circ = 112^\circ (sum of angle at a point is 360^\circ)
∠OMN = 360^\circ - (124^\circ+ 48^\circ + 112^\circ) (sum of angles in a quadrilateral is 360^\circ)
= 360^\circ - 284^\circ
∴ ∠OMN = 76^\circ
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #68980)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, NR is a diameter, ∠MNR = x° and, ∠SRN = (5x + 20)°. Find the value of 2x.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
\(42^0\)
B
\(35^0\)
C
\(20^0\)
D
\(90^0\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
∠RMN = 90^\circ (angles in a semicircle is a right angle)
∠SRN = ∠RMN + ∠MNR (ext. angle of a ∆ is equal to the sum of two opp. int. angles)
⇒ 5x + 20 = 90 + x
⇒ 5x - x = 90 - 20
⇒ 4x = 70
x = \(\frac{70}{4}\)
= 17.4^\circ
therefore, 2x = 2\(\times17.5\) = 35^\circ
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69167)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, O is the centre of a circle NST. |NT| = |ST| and ∠NTS = 36°. Find the measure of the angle marked t.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
\(72^0\)
B
\(54^0\)
C
\(36^0\)
D
\(108^0\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
t = ∠NTS (the angle between a tangent and a chord is equal to the angle in the alternate segment).
Therefore, t = 36^\circ
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69171)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
a. In the diagram above P, Q, R, and S are points on the circle with centre O.
QR // OS , ∠QOR = 2m, ∠QPR = n and ∠SOR = 54°. Find the values of m and n.
b. The length of a rectangle is 4 cm more than the width. If the perimeter is 40 cm, find the area.
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a. 2m = 2 \times n (the angle at the centre is twice the angle at the circumference)
∴ m = n
∠SOR = ∠QRO = 54^\circ (alternate angles are equal)
From ∆ROQ
Since |OQ| = |OR| (radii), therefore, ∆ROQ is an isosceles triangle
2m = 180^\circ - 2(54^\circ) = 180^\circ - 108^\circ (sum of angles in a ∆ is 180^\circ)
2m = 72^\circ
m = \(\frac{72}{2}\) = 36^\circ
Recall: m = n
∴ m = n = 36^\circ
b. Let the length of the rectangle be L and the width be W
L = W + 4 (given)
Perimeter = 2(L + W)
40 = 2(L + W)
40 = 2((W + 4) + W) (Recall: L = W + 4)
40 = 2(2W + 4)
40 = 4W + 8
40 - 8 = 4W
32 = 4W
W = \(\frac{32}{4}\)
W = 8cm
L = W + 4 = 8 + 4
L = 12cm
Area of a rectangle = L x W
= 12 \times 8
= \(96 cm^2\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69349)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Number Bases
Solution
Divide 1101001\(_{two}\) by 101\(_{two}\)
A
11101\(_{two}\)
B
111\(_{two}\)
C
10111\(_{two}\)
D
10101\(_{two}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67261)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Number Bases
Solution
Find the value of y if \(402_y = 102_{ten}\)
A
4
B
2
C
5
D
3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(402_y = 102_ten\)
⇒ 4 x y\(^2\) + 0 x y\(^1\) + 2 x y\(^0\) = 102
⇒ 4y\(^2\) + 0 + 2 x 1 = 102
⇒ 4y\(^2\) + 2 = 102
⇒ 4y\(^2\) = 102 - 2
⇒ 4y\(^2\) = 100
⇒ y\(^2 = \frac {100}{4}\)
⇒ y\(^2\) = 25
∴ y = \sqrt25 = 5
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67278)