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UTME / JAMB 2000
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Solution
Solve the inequality 2 - x > x\(^2\).
A
x 1
B
x > 2 or x< -1
C
-1 < x < 2
D
-2 < x < 1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2 - x > x\(^2\)
2 - x - x\(^2\) > 0
(x+2)(x-1) < 0
Either (x + 2) > 0 and (x - 1) < 0.
x + 2 > 0 \(\implies\) x > -2.
-2 < x < 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #723)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
If \alpha and \beta are the roots of the equation 3x\(^2\) + 5x - 2 = 0, find the value of 1/\alpha + 1/\beta
A
-5/3
B
-2/3
C
1/2
D
5/2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
1/\alpha + 1/\beta = \beta+\alpha/\alpha\beta
3x\(^2\) + 5x - 2 = 0
x\(^2\) + 5x/3 - 2/3 = 0
\alpha\beta = -2/3
\beta+\alpha = -5/3
Thus; \beta+\alpha/\alpha\beta = -5/3 \div -2/3 = 5/2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #787)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
A frustrum of pyramid with square base has its upper and lower sections as squares of sizes 2m and 5m respectively and the distance between them 6m. Find the height of the pyramid from which the frustrum was obtained.
A
8.0 m
B
8.4 m
C
9.0 m
D
10.0 m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The lateral view of the frustrum
\(\tan \theta = \frac{6}{1.5} = 4\)
\(\theta = \tan^{-1} 4 = 75.96^\circ\)
Extending to the full height of the pyramid, we have
The height of the pyramid which formed the frustrum = (6 + x)m,
\(\tan 75.96 = \frac{6 + x}{2.5}\)
\(6 + x = 2.5 \times 4 = 10.0\)
\(\therefore \text{The height of the pyramid} = 10.0m\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #788)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
P is a point on one side of the straight line UV and P moves in the same direction as UV. If the straight line ST is on the locus of P and angle VUS = 50^\circ, find angle UST.
A
310°
B
130°
C
80°
D
50°
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
See Figure above.
Since ST is parallel to UV => angle< U = 50^\circ(alternate to Angle UST = 180^\circ - 50^\circ = 130^\circ (angle on a straight line)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #789)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
An equilateral triangle of side \sqrt3cm is inscribed in a circle. Find the radius of the circle.
A
2/3 cm
B
2 cm
C
1 cm
D
3 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Since the inscribed triangle is equilateral, therefore the angles at all the points = 60^\circ
Using the formula for inscribed circle,
2R = \(\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C}\)
where R = radius of the circle; a, b and c are the sides of the triangle.
⇒ 2R = \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sin 60}\)
2R = \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}}\)
2R = 2
R = 1cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #791)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
3y = 4x - 1 and Ky = x + 3 are equations of two straight lines. If the two lines are perpendicular to each other, find K.
A
-\(\frac{4}{3}\)
B
-\(\frac{3}{4}\)
C
\(\frac{3}{4}\)
D
\(\frac{4}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Grad of 3y = 4x - 1
y = \(\frac{4x}{3}\) - \(\frac{1}{3}\)
Grad = \(\frac{4}{3}\)
Grad of Ky = x + 3
y = \(\frac{\text{x}}{\text{k}}\) + \(\frac{3}{4}\)
Grad = \(\frac{1}{\text{k}}\)
Since the two lines are perpendicular,
\(\frac{1}{\text{k}}\) = -\(\frac{3}{4}\)
-3k = 4
k = -\(\frac{4}{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #792)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
if P and Q are fixed points and X is a point which moves so that XP = XQ, the locus of X is
A
A straight line
B
a circle
C
the bisector of angle PXQ
D
the perpendicular bisector of PQ
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
A perpendicular bisector always divides a line segment through its midpoint. The term bisect itself means dividing equally or uniformly.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #793)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
In a regular polygon, each interior angle doubles its corresponding exterior angle. Find the number of sides of the polygon.
A
8
B
6
C
4
D
3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2x + x = 180^\circ, => 3x = 180^\circ, and thus x = 60^\circ
Each exterior angle = 60^\circ but size of ext. angle = 360^\circ/n
Therefore 60^\circ = 360^\circ/n
n = 360^\circ/60^\circ = 6 sides
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #794)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Solution
A predator moves in a circle of radius \sqrt2 centre (0,0), while a prey moves along the line y = x. If 0 \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 2, at which point(s) will they meet?
A
(1,1) only
B
(1,1) and (1,2)
C
(0,0) and (1,1)
D
(√2,√2) only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x2 + y2 = (\sqrt2)2
x2 + y2 = 2
but y = x
Thus; x2 + x2 = 2
2x2 = 2
x2 = + or - 1
But x2 + y2 = 2
12 + y2 = 2
1 + y2 = 2
y2 = 2 - 1
y2 = 1
y = + or - 1
Thus point (x,y) = (1,1) only.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #795)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Integration & Applications
Solution
Find the value of \(\int^{\pi}_{0}\frac{cos^{2}\theta-1}{sin^{2}\theta}d\theta\)
A
π
B
π/2
C
-π/2
D
-π
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\int^{\pi}_{0}\frac{cos^{2}\theta-1}{sin^{2}\theta}d\theta\)
= \(\int^{\pi}_{0}\frac{-sin^{2}\theta}{sin^{2}\theta}\) = \(\int^{\pi}_{0}d\theta = -\pi\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #796)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
If y = 2xcos2x - sin2x, find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) when x = \(\frac{\pi}{4}\)
A
π
B
-π
C
\(\frac{π}{2}\)
D
-\(\frac{π}{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
y = 2x cos2x - sin2x
\(\frac{dy}{dx}\) = 2 cos2x +(-2x. 2sin2x) - 2cos2x
= 2 cos2x - 2x sin2x - cos2x
= -2x 2sin2x
= -4 x (\(\frac{\pi}{4}\)) sin2 x (\(\frac{\pi}{4}\))
= -(\pi) x 1 = - \pi
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #833)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Solution
A bowl is designed by revolving completely the area enclosed by y = x\(^2\) - 1, y = 3, and x \ge 0 around the y-axis. What is the volume of this bowl?
A
7π cubic units
B
15π/2 cubic units
C
8π cubic units
D
17π/2 cubic units
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
∫30 \pi(y+1) dy = \pi[y\(^2 + y]^3_0\)
= \pi(9/2 + 3) = 15\pi/2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #834)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
If the volume of a hemisphere is increasing at a steady rate of 18\pi m\(^{3}\) s\(^{-1}\), at what rate is its radius changing when its is 6m?
A
2.50m/s
B
2.00 m/s
C
0.25 m/s
D
0.20 m/s
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(V = \frac{2}{3} \pi r^{3}\)
Given: \(\frac{\mathrm d V}{\mathrm d t} = 18\pi m^{3} s^{-1}\)
\(\frac{\mathrm d V}{\mathrm d t} = \frac{\mathrm d V}{\mathrm d r} \times \frac{\mathrm d r}{\mathrm d t}\)
\(\frac{\mathrm d V}{\mathrm d r} = 2\pi r^{2}\)
\(18\pi = 2\pi r^{2} \times \frac{\mathrm d r}{\mathrm d t}\)
\(\frac{\mathrm d r}{\mathrm d t} = \frac{18\pi}{2\pi r^{2}} = \frac{9}{r^{2}}\)
The rate of change of the radius when r = 6m,
\(\frac{\mathrm d r}{\mathrm d t} = \frac{9}{6^{2}} = \frac{1}{4}\)
= \(0.25 ms^{-1}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #835)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
X and Y are two events. The probability of X or Y is 0.7 and that of X is 0.4. If X and Y are independent, find the probability of Y.
A
0.30
B
0.50
C
0.57
D
1.80
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
P (X or Y) = P(X) + P(Y), when they are independent as given.
0.7 = 0.4 + P(Y)
P(Y) = 0.7 - 0.4 = 0.30
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #926)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
If the mean of the numbers 0, (x+2), (3x+6), and (4x+8) is 4, find their mean deviation.
A
0
B
2
C
3
D
4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Mean = \(\frac{{0 + (x+2) + (3x+6) + (4x+8)}}{4}\) = 4
=> 0 + (x+2) + (3x+6) + (4x+8) = 16
8x + 16 = 16
x = 0
Now prepare a table showing the deviation of each of 0, (x+2), (3x+6), and (4x+8). Adding the deviations will give 12.
Thus M.D = \(\frac{12}{4}\) = 3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1047)