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Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Integration & Applications
Solution
Find the volume of solid generated when the area enclosed by y = 0, y = 2x, and x = 3 is rotated about the x-axis.
A
81 π cubic units
B
36 π cubic units
C
18 π cubic units
D
9 π cubic units
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(y = 2x \\ V = \int\pi y^{2}dy \\ but\hspace{1mm}y = 2x \\ V = \int\pi4x^{2}dx\\ V = \frac{4(3)^{3}\pi}{3} - \frac{4(0)^{3}\pi}{3}\)
V = \(\frac{4*27\pi}{3}\) = 36\(\pi \hspace{1mm}cubic\hspace{1mm}units\)
(Note: the limit of integration x = 0 → x = 3)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #544)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Differentiation & Applications
Solution
What is the derivative of t2 sin (3t - 5) with respect to t?
A
6t cos (3t - 5)
B
2t sin (3t - 5) - 3t2 cos (3t - 5)
C
2t sin (3t - 5) + 3t2 cos (3t - 5)
D
2t sin (3t - 5) + t2 cos 3t
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
t2 sin (3t - 5) = 2t sin ( 3t - 5) + t2 x 3 cos (3t - 5) = 2t sin (3t - 5) + 3t2 cos (3t - 5).
Detailed answer below was provided by Ifechuks, a female prospective student of Okopoly.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #546)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Integration & Applications
Solution
Evaluate \(\int^{1}_{-2}(x-1)^{2}dx\)
A
\(\frac{-10}{3}\)
B
7
C
9
D
11
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To evaluate the integral
\(\int_{-2}^{1} (x - 1)^{2} \, dx,\)
We first expand the integrand:
\((x - 1)^{2} = x^{2} - 2x + 1\)
Thus, the integral becomes:
\(\int_{-2}^{1} (x^{2} - 2x + 1) \, dx = \int_{-2}^{1} x^{2} \, dx - 2\int_{-2}^{1} x \, dx + \int_{-2}^{1} 1 \, dx\)
Now, we evaluate each integral:
For \(\int_{-2}^{1} x^{2} \, dx\):
\(\left[ \frac{x^{3}}{3} \right]_{-2}^{1} = \frac{1}{3} - \left(-\frac{8}{3}\right) = 3\)
For \(-2\int_{-2}^{1} x \, dx\):
\(-2\left[ \frac{x^{2}}{2} \right]_{-2}^{1} = -2\left(\frac{1}{2} - 2\right) = 3\)
For \(\int_{-2}^{1} 1 \, dx\):
\([x]_{-2}^{1} = 1 + 2 = 3\)
Combining the results: 3 + 3 + 3 = 9.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #547)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Differentiation & Applications
Solution
Find the value of x for which the function y = x\(^3\) - x has a minimum value.
A
\(-\sqrt{3}\)
B
\(-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}\)
C
\(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}\)
D
\(\sqrt{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
We are given the function:
\(y = x^3 - x\)
To find the critical points, we set the derivative equal to zero:
\(3x^2 - 1 = 0\)
Solving this gives:
\(x = \pm \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\)
Using the second derivative test, we find that:
\(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = 6x\)
- For \( x = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \), \( \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} > 0 \) (minimum).
- For \( x = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \), \( \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} < 0 \) (maximum).
Thus, the function \( y = x^3 - x \) has a minimum value at:
\(x = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \quad \text{or approximately} \quad x \approx 0.577\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #549)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Differentiation & Applications
Solution
If the minimum value of y = 1 + hx - 3x\(^2\) is 13, find h.
A
13
B
12
C
11
D
10
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To find \( h \) for the function
\(y = 1 + hx - 3x^2\)
with a minimum value of 13:
1. The vertex \( x \) is given by
\(x = \frac{h}{6}\)
2. Substitute into the function:
\(y = 1 + \frac{h^2}{6} - 3\left(\frac{h}{6}\right)^2 = 1 + \frac{h^2}{6} - \frac{h^2}{12}\)
3. Combine terms:
\(y = 1 + \frac{2h^2}{12} - \frac{h^2}{12} = 1 + \frac{h^2}{12}\)
4. Set equal to 13:
\(1 + \frac{h^2}{12} = 13 \implies \frac{h^2}{12} = 12 \implies h^2 = 144 \implies h = 12 \text{ or } -12\)
\( h = 12 \) or \( h = -12 \).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #550)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Tope bought x oranges at N5.00 each and some mangoes at N4.00 each. If she bought twice as many mangoes as oranges and spent at least N65.00 and at most N130.00, find the range of the value of x.
A
4\(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 5
B
5\(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 8
C
5\(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 10
D
8\(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 10
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Tope bought x oranges at ₦5.00 each and 2x mangoes at ₦4.00 each.
Total amount spent = \5x + 4(2x) = 5x + 8x = 13x
Given: ₦65.00 \le 13x \le ₦130.00
Divide through by 13:
5 \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 10.
(or x = 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Verification:
- When x = 5: 13 \times 5 = ₦65.00 (minimum)
- When x = 10: 13 \times 10 = ₦130.00 (maximum)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10413)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
How many two-digit numbers can be formed from the digits 0, 1, 2, 3 if a digit can be repeated and no number begins with 0?
A
4
B
12
C
16
D
20
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
We are to form two-digit numbers using the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, with repetition allowed, but the number cannot begin with 0.
- Tens place (first digit): Cannot be 0 → Possible digits = 1, 2, 3 → 3 choices
- Units place (second digit): Can be any of the 4 digits → 0, 1, 2, 3 → 4 choices
Total numbers = 3 \times 4 = 12
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10414)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1999
Variations
Solution
If y varies inversely as x\(^2\), how does x vary with y?
A
x varies inversely as y2
B
x varies inversely as √y
C
x varies directly as y2
D
x varies directly as y
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(y \propto \frac{1}{x^2}\)
\(y = \frac{k}{x^2}\)
\(x^2 = \frac{k}{y}\)
\(x = \frac{\sqrt{k}}{\sqrt{y}}\)
Since k is a constant, then \(\sqrt{k}\) is also a constant.
\(\therefore x \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{y}}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26398)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1999
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, |XR| = |RY| = |YZ| and ∠XRY = ∠YRZ = 62o, Calculate ∠XYZ
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
50o
B
62o
C
112o
D
115o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In triangle RXY, < RXY = < RYX (base angles of an isosceles triangle)
\(\implies\) 180^\circ - 62^\circ = 2 < RYX
118^\circ = 2 < RYX \(\implies\) < RYX = 59^\circ
In triangle RYZ, < RZY = 62^\circ (base angles of an isosceles triangle)
\(\therefore\) < RYZ = 180^\circ - (62^\circ + 62^\circ)
= 180^\circ - 124^\circ = 56^\circ
\(\therefore\) < XYZ = 56^\circ + 59^\circ
= 115^\circ
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26389)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Differentiation & Applications
Solution
If y = 3x\(^2\)(x\(^3\) + 1)\(^{\frac{1}{2}}\). Find \(\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}}\)
A
\(\frac{9x^4 + 12x (x^3 + 1)}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
B
\(\frac{3x^2 + 6x (x^3 + 1)}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
C
\(\frac{9x^2 + 12x (x^3 + 1)}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
D
\(\frac{15x^4 + 6x}{6x^2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let \( u = 3x^2 \) and \( v = (x^3 + 1)^{1/2} \)
Then \( y = u \cdot v \)
- \( \frac{du}{dx} = 6x \)
- For \( v \):
\(\frac{dv}{dx} = \frac{1}{2}(x^3 + 1)^{-1/2} \cdot 3x^2 = \frac{3x^2}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
Now apply the product rule:
\(\frac{dy}{dx} = u \frac{dv}{dx} + v \frac{du}{dx} \)
\(\frac{dy}{dx} = 3x^2 \cdot \frac{3x^2}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}} + \sqrt{x^3 + 1} \cdot 6x\)
\(= \frac{9x^4}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}} + 6x \sqrt{x^3 + 1}\)
Simplify (common denominator \( 2\sqrt{x^3 + 1} \)):
\(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{9x^4 + 12x (x^3 + 1)}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
\(= \frac{9x^4 + 12x^4 + 12x}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}} = \frac{21x^4 + 12x}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
Factor out 3x:
\(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{3x(7x^3 + 4)}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #10419)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
A student calculated the mean of 5 numbers as 45.3. While rechecking his working, he discovered that his total was short by 20.5. What is the correct mean of the 5 numbers?
A
49.4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The student calculated the mean as 45.3 for 5 numbers.
Therefore, the **wrong total (sum) he used was:
45.3 × 5 = 226.5
He discovered that his total was short by 20.5.
This means the actual (correct) sum is:
226.5 + 20.5 = 247
Correct mean = Correct sum ÷ Number of numbers
247 ÷ 5 = 49.4
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #77195)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
Three boys play a game of luck in which their respective chances of winning are \(\frac{1}{2}\), \(\frac{1}{3}\), and \(\frac{1}{4}\). What is the probability that one and only one of the boys wins the game?
A
\(\frac{1}{24}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{12}\)
C
\(\frac{11}{24}\)
D
\(\frac{23}{24}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The probabilities of the three boys winning are independent and are given as:
- Boy A: \( \frac{1}{2} \), - Boy B: \( \frac{1}{3} \), - Boy C: \( \frac{1}{4} \)
"One and only one wins" means exactly one boy wins (the other two lose).
The three possible cases are:
A wins, B loses, C loses
\( P = \frac{1}{2} \times \left(1 - \frac{1}{3}\right) \times \left(1 - \frac{1}{4}\right) = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{6}{24} \)
B wins, A loses, C loses
\( P = \left(1 - \frac{1}{2}\right) \times \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{3}{24} \)
C wins, A loses, B loses
\( P = \left(1 - \frac{1}{2}\right) \times \left(1 - \frac{1}{3}\right) \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{2}{24} \)
Add them up:
\( \frac{6}{24} + \frac{3}{24} + \frac{2}{24} = \frac{11}{24} \)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10415)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Binary Operations, Matrices & Determinants
Solution
Given that Q = \(\begin{pmatrix} 6 & 0 \\ 4 & 5 \end{pmatrix}\) and Q + P = \(\begin{pmatrix} 7 & -2 \\ 6 & 8 \end{pmatrix}\). Evaluate | Q + 2P|.
A
90
B
96
C
102
D
120
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Q + 2P = Q + 2(Q + P - Q) = 2(Q + P) - Q
Q + P = \(\begin{pmatrix} 7 & -2 \\ 6 & 8 \end{pmatrix}\)
2(Q + P) = \(\begin{pmatrix} 14 & -4 \\ 12 & 16 \end{pmatrix}\)
Q + 2P = 2(Q + P) - Q = \(\begin{pmatrix} 14-6 & -4-0 \\ 12-4 & 16-5 \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 8 & -4 \\ 8 & 11 \end{pmatrix}\)
Determinant: |Q + 2P| = 8 \(\times\) 11 - (-4)\(\times\) 8 = 88 + 32 = 120.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10416)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
If the standard deviation of the set of numbers 3, 6, x, 7, 5 is 2, find the least possible value of x.
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Numbers: 3, 6, x, 7, 5
Mean = \(\frac{(21 + x)}{5}\)
Standard deviation = 2, so the sum of squared deviations = 20.
Solving:
2x² - 21x + 27 = 0
x = 9 or x = 1.5 ≈ 2
The **least possible value of x is 1.5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10417)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Diagram
Solution
Find the value of l in the frustrum above
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
5cm
B
6cm
C
7cm
D
8cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\DeltaABE and \DeltaACD are similar
therefore \(\frac{ x}{ x + 4} = \frac{3}{6}\)
6x = 3(x+4)
6x = 3x + 12
3x = 12
x = 4
In \DeltaACD; \(L^2\) = \((4+4)^2 + 6^2\)
= \(8^2 + 6^2\)
= 64 + 36
= 100
L = \(\sqrt{100}\)
= 10cm
In ABE, \((AE)^2 = 4^2 + 3^2\)
= 16 + 9
= 25
AE = 5cm
∴L = 10 - 5
= 5cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10418)