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UTME / JAMB 1983
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
In a sample survey of a University Community, the following table shows the percentage distribution of the number of members per house hold
\(\begin{array}{c|c} \text{No. of members per household} & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 & \text{Total} \\ \hline \text{No. of households} & 3 & 12 & 15 & 28 & 21 & 10 & 7 & 4 & 100\end{array}\)
What is the median?
A
4
B
3
C
5
D
4.5
E
None
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\begin{array}{c|c} x & f \\\hline 1 & 3\\ 2 & 13\\3 & 15\\ 4 & 28\\ 5 & 21\\ 6 & 10\\ 7 & 7\\ 8 & 4\end{array}\)
Median is half of total frequency = 50th term
4 falls in the range = 4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32474)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
On a square paper of length 2.524375cm is inscribed square diagram of length 0.524375cm. Find the area of the paper not covered by the diagram. correct to 3 significant figures.
A
6.00cm2
B
6.10cm2
C
6cmv
D
6.09cm2
E
4.00cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of the paper = area of square = L x B or S2
where s = S x k
Area of the paper = (2.524)2
area of the diagram = (0.524)2
area not covered = (2.524)2 - (0.524)2
= 6.370576 - 0.274576
= 6.096
= 6.10cm2 (2 s.f)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32475)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Simplify \(\sqrt[3]{\frac{27a^{-9}}{8}}\).
A
\(\frac{9a^2}{2a^3}\)
B
\(\frac{3}{2a^3}\)
C
\(\frac{2}{3a^2}\)
D
\(\frac{3a^2}{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\sqrt[3]{\frac{27a ^{-9}}{8}}\) = \(\frac{3a^{-3}}{2}\)
= \(\frac{3}{2}\) x \(\frac{1}{a^3}\)
= \(\frac{3}{2a^3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32476)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Diagram
Solution
PQR is the diameter of a semicircle RSP with centre at Q and radius of length 3.5cm. If QPT = 60º. Find the perimeter of the figure PTRS. \(\pi\) = \(\frac{22}{7}\)
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
25cm
B
18cm
C
36cm
D
29cm
E
25.5cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Circumference of PRS = \(\frac{\pi d}{2}\) = \(\frac{22}{7}\) x \(\frac{7}{1}\) x \(\frac{1}{2}\)
= 11cm
Side PT = 7cm, Side TR = 7cm
Perimeter(PTRS) = 11cm + 7cm + 7cm
= 25cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32477)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
In a triangle PQT, QR = \(\sqrt{3}cm\), PR = 3cm, PQ = \(2\sqrt{3}\)cm and PQR = 30o. Find angles P and R
A
P = 60o and R = 90o
B
P = 30o and R = 120o
C
P = 90o and R = 60o
D
P = 60o and R 60o
E
P = 45o and R = 105o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
By using cosine formula, p2 = Q2 + R2 - 2QR cos p
Cos P = \(\frac{Q^2 + R^2 - p^2}{2 QR}\)
= \(\frac{(3)^2 + 2(\sqrt{3})^2 - 3^2}{2\sqrt{3}}\)
= \(\frac{3 + 12 - 9}{12}\)
= \(\frac{6}{12}\)
= \(\frac{1}{2}\)
= 0.5
Cos P = 0.5
p = cos-1 0.5 = 60o
= < P = 60o
If < P = 60o and < Q = 30
< R = 180o - 90o
angle P = 60o and angle R is 90o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32478)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
Find the mean of the following 24.57, 25.63, 24.32, 26.01, 25.77
A
25.12
B
25.30
C
25.26
D
25.50
E
25.75
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{24.57 + 25.63 + 24.32 + 26.01 + 25.77}{5}\)
mean = \(\frac{126.3}{5}\)
= 25.26
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32479)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
A man drove for 4 hours at a certain speed, he then doubled his speed and drove for another 3 hours. Although he covered 600 kilometers. At what speed did he drive for the last 3 hours?
A
120km/hr
B
60km/hr
C
670km/hr
D
40km/hr
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Speed = \(\frac{distance}{time}\)
let x represent the speed, d represent distance
x = \(\frac{d}{4}\)
d = 4x
2x = \(\frac{600 - d}{3}\)
6x = 600 - d
6x = 600 - 4x
10x = 600
x = \(\frac{600}{10}\)
= 60km/hr
Since speed was doubled for the last three hours = 2 x 60km\hr = 120km\hr.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32480)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
In a class of 60 pupils, the statistical distribution of the numbers of pupils offering Biology, History, French, Geography and Additional mathematics is as shown in the pie chart. How many pupils offer Additional Mathematics?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
15
B
10
C
18
D
12
E
20
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(2x - 24)^\circ + (3x - 18)^\circ + (2x + 12)^\circ + (x + 12)^\circ + x^\circ = 360^\circ
9x = 360^\circ + 18^\circ
x = \(\frac{378}{9}\)
= 42^\circ, if x = 42^\circ, then add maths = \(\frac{2x - 42}{360}\) x 60
= \(\frac{2 \times 42 - 24}{360}\) x 60
= \(\frac{84 - 24}{6}\)
= 10
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32765)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, find PRQ
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
66\(\frac{1}{2}\)o
B
62\(\frac{1}{2}\)o
C
125o
D
105o
E
65o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Angle subtended at any part of the circumference of the circle \(\frac{125^o}{2}\) at centre = 360o - 235o = 125o
\(\bar{PQR}\) = \(\frac{125}{2}\)
= 62\(\frac{1}{2}\)o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32766)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Diagram
Solution
Which of the following equations represents the graph?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
y = 1 + 2x + 3x2
B
y = 1 - 2x + 3x2
C
y = 1 + 2x - 3x2
D
y = 1 - 2x - 3x2
E
y = 3x2 + 2x - 1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The roots of the function are -1 and \(\frac{1}{3}\)
sum of roots = -1 + \(\frac{1}{3}\) = -\(\frac{2}{3}\)
product of roots = -1 x \(\frac{1}{3}\) = -\(\frac{1}{3}\)
\(x^2\) - (sum of roots)x + (product of roots) = 0
\(x^2\) - (-\(\frac{2}{3}\))x + (-\(\frac{1}{3}\)) = 0
\(x^2\) + \(\frac{2x}{3}\) - \(\frac{1}{3}\) = 0
3\(x^2\) + 2x - 1 = 0( multiple through by -1 since the graph of the quadratic equation is maximum)
1 - 2x - 3\(x^2\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32767)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
The figure FGHK is a rhombus. What is the value of angle X?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
30o
B
90o
C
150o
D
120o
E
60o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
o, o
o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32768)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
PQRS is a desk of dimensions 2m x 0.8 which is inclined at 30o to the horizontal. Find the inclination of the diagonal PR to the horizontal
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
30o 35'
B
30o 32'
C
15o 36'
D
10o
E
10o 42'
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
tan\(\theta\) = \(\frac{0.8}{2}\) = (0.4)
\(\theta\) = tan-1(0.4)
From the diagram, the inclination of the diagonal PR to the horizontal is 10o 42'
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32769)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
If O is the centre of the circle in the figure, find the value of x
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
50
B
260
C
100
D
65
E
130
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the diagram; The value of x = 360o - 2(130o)
= 360 - 260
= 100o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32770)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
PQRS isa cyclic quadrilateral which PQ = PS. PT is a tangent to the circle and PQ makes an angle of 50o with the tangent as shown in the figure. What is the size of QRS?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
50o
B
40o
C
110o
D
80o
E
100o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
< PSQ = < QPT = 50º
In \(\triangle\) PQS, PS = PQ (given) base angles of an isosceles triangle.
< QRS = 180º - < SPQ (opp
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32771)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
The farm yield of four crops on a piece of land in Ondo are represented on the pie chart. what is the angle of the sector occupies by Okro in the chart?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
11o
B
19\(\frac{1}{3}\)o
C
33\(\frac{1}{3}\)o
D
91\(\frac{1}{3}\)o
E
91o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Adding the values of all the items together, it gives 70
Okro sector = \(\frac{145}{270}\) x \(\frac{360^o}{1}\)
= 19.33o
= 19\(\frac{1}{3}\)o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32772)