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UTME / JAMB 2023
Integration
Solution
Evaluate \(\int_0^1 4x - 6\sqrt[3] {x^2}dx\)
A
- \(\frac{5}{8}\)
B
- \(\frac{8}{5}\)
C
\(\frac{8}{5}\)
D
\(\frac{5}{8}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\int_0^1 4x - 6^3\sqrt x^2\) dx
=\(\int_0^1 4x - 6x^{2/3}\) dx
=\((2x^2 - \frac{8x^{5/3}}{5})_0^1\)
=\((2(1)^2 - \frac{18(1)^{5/3}}{5}) - (2(0)^2 - \frac{18(0)^{5/3}}{5}\)
= - \(\frac{8}{5}\) - 0
- \(\frac{8}{5}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67248)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Statistics
Solution
The ages of students in a small primary school were recorded in the table below.
Age
5 - 6
7 - 8
9 -10
Frequency
29
40
38
Estimate the mean
A
7.7
B
7.5
C
7.8
D
7.6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Class Interval
Class Mark
Frequency (f)
fx
5 - 6
5.5
29
5.5 x 29 = 159.5
7 - 8
7.5
40
7.5 x 40 = 300
9 - 10
9.5
38
9.5 x 38 = 361
\(\sum f = 107\)
\(\sum fx = 820.5\)
Mean = \(\frac{\sum fx}{\sum f} = \frac {820.5}{107}\) = 7.7 (1 d.p)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67266)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Statistics
Solution
Calculate the mean deviation of the first five prime numbers.
A
2.72
B
5.6
C
5.25
D
13.6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The first five prime numbers are 2, 3, 5, 7 and 11
M.D = \(\frac {\sum (x - x̄)}{n}\)
n = 5
\(x̄ = \frac {\sum x}{n} = \frac {2 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 11}{5} = \frac {28}{5} = 5.6\)
M.D = \(\frac {(2 - 5.6) + (3 - 5.6) + (5 - 5.6) + (7 - 5.6) + (11 - 5.6)}{5}\)
= \(\frac {(-3.6) + (-2.6) + (-0.6) + (1.4) + (5.4)}{5} = \frac {13.6}{5}\)
Take the absolute value of all numbers in bracket
= \(\frac {3.6 + 2.6 + 0.6 + 1.4 + 5.4}{5} = \frac {13.6}{5}\)
\(\therefore M.D = 2.72\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67276)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Statistics
Solution
The ages of students in a small primary school were recorded in the table below.
Age
5-6
7-8
9-10
Frequency
29
40
38
Estimate the median.
A
7.725
B
6.225
C
7.5
D
6.5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac {N + 1}{2} = \frac {107 + 1}{2}\) th = 54th value i.e the median age is in the interval "7 - 8" (29 + 25 = 54)
Median = \(1_m + (\frac {^{\sum f} /_2 - f_b}{f_m})\)c
\(l_m\)=lower class boundary of the median age = 6.5
\(\sum f\) = 107
\(f_b\) = sum of all frequencies before the median age = 29
\(f_m\)=frequency of the median age = 40
c = class width = 8.5 - 6.5 = 2
Median = 6.5 + \((\frac {^{107}/_2 - 29}{40})\) x 2
= 6.5 + \((\frac {53.5 - 29}{40})\) x 2
= 6.5 + \((\frac {24.5}{40})\) x 2
= 6.5 + 1.225
\(\therefore\) median age = 7.725
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67286)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Statistics
Diagram
Solution
How many students scored at least 25%
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
16
B
19
C
3
D
8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Number of students who scored atleast 25% = 5 + 3 + 8 = 16
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67298)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Statistics
Diagram
Solution
The bar chart represents the distribution of marks scored by students in an economics examination. Use the bar chart to answer questions 30 to 32
If the failed mark was 4, what is the probability that a student selected at random passed?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
0.36
B
0.74
C
0.52
D
0.64
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total number of students = total frequency = 3 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 12 + 7 + 5 + 10 = 53
Since the failed mark was 4,
Total number of students that passed = 12 + 7 + 5 + 10 = 34
Pr( passed) = \(\frac{34}{53}\) = 0. 64
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69152)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Statistics
Diagram
Solution
How many students scored at least 3 marks?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
44
B
52
C
38
D
18
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Number of students that scored at least 3 marks = 9 + 1 + 12 + 7 + 5 + 10 = 44
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69154)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Statistics
Solution
Find the mean deviation of assets of numbers: 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19.
A
2.5
B
1.7
C
1.5
D
3.5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x̄ = \(\frac{ 14 + 15 + 16 +17 + 18 + 19}{6} = \frac{99}{6}\) = 16.5
M . D = \(\frac{ (14 - 16.5) + (15 - 16.5) + (16 - 16.5) + (17 - 16.5) + (18 - 16. 5) + (19 - 16.5) }{ 6}\)
M.D = \(\frac{(-2.5) + (-1.5) + (-0.5) + (0.5) + (1.5) + (2.5)}{6}\)
Taking the absolute value of the deviations
M.D = \(\frac{2.5 + 1.5 + 0.5 + 0.5 + 1.5 + 2.5}{6}\)
M.D = \(\frac{9}{6}\) = 1.5
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69180)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Statistics
Solution
a. The table shows the height of teak trees harvested by a farmer: Find the median height.
Height(m)
3
4
5
6
7
8
number of trees
4
6
4
5
6
2
b. calculate and correct to one decimal place the: i. mean; ii. standard deviation.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a.
X
F
FX
3
4
12
4
6
24
5
4
20
6
5
30
7
6
42
8
2
16
Σf =27
Σfx = 144
Median position = \(\frac{∑F + 1}{2}\) (since ∑F is odd so we added 1)
\(\frac{27 + 1}{2} = \frac{28}{2}\) = 14th position.
counting down the frequency column, the median position occurs at 4. Therefore, the median height is 5m.
b
i. mean(x̄) = \(\frac{Σfx}{Σf}\)
= \(\frac{144}{27}\)
∴ x̄ = 5.3m ( to 1 d.p)
ii.
x
f
fx
\(fx^2\)
3
4
12
(3 x 3)4 =36
4
6
24
(4 x 4)6 =96
5
4
20
( 5 x 5)4 =100
6
5
30
(6 x 6)5 =180
7
6
42
(7 x 7)6 =294
8
2
16
(8 x 8)2 =128
Σf =27
Σfx = 144
Σ\(fx^2\) = 834
Standard deviation = \(\sqrt{vaiance} = \sqrt{\frac{Σfx^2}{Σf} - (\frac{Σfx}{Σf})^2}\)
S D = \(\sqrt{\frac{834}{27} - (\frac{144}{27})^2}\)
S.D = \(\sqrt{30.888 - (5.333)^2}\)
= \(\sqrt{30.888 - 28.441}\) = \(\sqrt{2.447}\) = 1.5738 ≈ 1.6 ( to 1 d.p)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69342)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Representation of Data
Diagram
Solution
The graph above depicts the performance ratings of two sports teams A and B in five different seasons
In the last five seasons, what was the difference in the average performance ratings between Team B and Team A?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
1.2
B
6.4
C
4.6
D
1.8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Average performance rating of Team B = \(\frac{7+9+1+9+6}{5} = \frac{32}{5}\) = 6.4
Average performance rating of Team A = \(\frac{5+3+6+10+2}{5} = \frac{26}{5}\) = 5.2
∴ The difference in the average performance ratings between Team B and Team A = 6.4 - 5.2 = 1.2
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67371)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Representation of Data
Diagram
Solution
Study the given histogram above and answer the question that follows.
What is the total number of students that scored at most 50 marks?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
380
B
340
C
360
D
240
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total number of students that scored at most 50 marks = 100 + 80 + 60 + 40 + 80 = 360
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67393)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Permutation and Combination
Solution
How many different 8 letter words are possible using the letters of the word SYLLABUS?
A
(8 - 1)!
B
\(\frac{8!}{2!}\)
C
\(\frac{8!}{2! 2!}\)
D
8!
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
SYLLABUS has 8 letters, 2S's and 2L's
\(\frac{8!}{2! 2!}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67243)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Permutation and Combination
Solution
A committee of 5 people is to be chosen from a group of 6 men and 4 women. How many committees are possible if there is to be a majority of women?
A
60
B
15
C
66
D
4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If the majority are women implies that:
3 Women and 2 Men Or 4 Women and 1 Man
= \(^4C_3 \times^6C_2+^4C_4\times^6C_1\)
= \(4 \times 15 + 1 \times 6\)
= 60 + 6 = 66
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67269)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Probability
Solution
A coin is thrown 3 times. What is the probability that atleast one head is obtained?
A
\(\frac {7}{8}\)
B
\(\frac {3}{8}\)
C
None the above
D
\(\frac {1}{8}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sample space = {HHH, HHT, HTH, THH, TTH, THT, HTT, TTT}
Total number of possible outcomes = 2 x 2 x 2 = 8
favourable number of outcomes = 7
∴Pr(at least one head) = \(\frac {7}{8}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67272)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Probability
Solution
A bag contains 8 red balls and some white balls. If the probability of drawing a white ball is half of the probability of drawing a red ball then find the probability of drawing a red ball and a white ball if the balls are drawn without replacement.
A
\(\frac {1}{3}\)
B
\(\frac {2}{9}\)
C
\(\frac {2}{3}\)
D
\(\frac {8}{33}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the number of white balls be n
The number of red balls = 8
Now, the probability of drawing a white ball = \(\frac {n}{n + 8}\)
The probability of drawing a red ball = \(\frac {8}{n + 8}\)
Since Pr(White ball) = \(\frac{1}{2}\) x Pr(Red ball)
\(\therefore \frac {n}{n + 8} = \frac {1}{2}\times \frac {8}{n + 8}\)
= \(\frac {n}{n + 8} = \frac {4}{n + 8}\)
\(\therefore n = 4\)
Number of white balls = 4
The possible number of outcomes = n + 8 = 4 + 8 = 12
Pr(Red ball and White ball) = Pr(Red ball) x Pr(White ball)
Pr(Red ball) = \(\frac {8}{12}\)
Pr(Red ball) = \(\frac {4}{11}\)
Pr(Red ball and white ball) = \(\frac {8}{12} \times \frac {4}{11}\)
\(\therefore\)Pr(Red ball and white ball) = \(\frac {8}{33}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67284)