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UTME / JAMB 2021
Mensuration
Solution
The ratio of the length of two similar rectangular blocks is 2 : 3. If the volume of the larger block is 351cm\(^3\), then the volume of the other block is?
A
234.00 cm3
B
526.50 cm3
C
166.00 cm3
D
687cm3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let x represent total vol. 2 : 3 = 2 + 3 = 5
\(\frac{3}{5}\)x = 351
x = \(\frac{351 \times 5}{3}\)
= 585
Volume of smaller block = \(\frac{2}{5}\) x 585
= 234.00cm\(^3\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60664)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Mensuration
Solution
Find the length of a side of a rhombus whose diagonals are 6cm and 8cm
A
8cm
B
5cm
C
4cm
D
3cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The diagonal of a rhombus is a line segment that joins any two non-adjacent vertices.
A rhombus has two diagonals that bisect each other at right angles.
i.e this splits 6cm into 3cm each AND 8cm to 4cm
Using Hyp\(^2\) = adj\(^2\) + opp\(^2\)
Hyp\(^2\) = 3\(^2\) + 4\(^2\)
Hyp\(^2\) = 25
Hyp = 5
∴ Length (L) is 5cm because a rhombus is a quadrilateral with 4 equal lengths
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60690)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
Mensuration
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, \(\overline{PQ//RS}\) is a trapezium with QR//PS. U and T are points on \(\overline{PS}\) such that \(\overline{|PU|}\) = 5 cm,
\(\overline{|QU|}\) = 12 cm and ∠PUQ= ∠STR =90°. If the area of PQR = 20 cm\(^2\),
calculate, correct to the nearest whole number, the:
(a) perimeter; (b) area; of the trapezium
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) Area of △PQR = \(\frac{1}{2}\) * b * 12 = 20
b = \(\frac{2 x 20}{12}\) = 3.33cm
|QR| = |UT| = 3.33cm
IPQ| = \sqrt(12\(^2\) + 5\(^2\))\(^2\) = 13cm
IRT| = |QU| = 12cm
From △RTS
sin 50^\circ= \(\frac{12}{|RS|}\)
|RS| = \(\frac{12}{sin 50^\circ}\) = 15.6649 cm
|TS| = \(\frac{12}{tan 50^\circ}\) = 10.069cm
Perimeter = 13 + 3.33 + 15.6649 + 18.399
= 50.3939cm = 50cm (nearest whole number)
(b)Area= \(\frac{1}{2}\) (3.33+ 18.4004)12
6 (21.7304) = 130.3824cm\(^2\)
= 130 cm\(^2\) (nearest whole number)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #61507)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Lengths and Perimeters
Diagram
Solution
A trapezium has two parallel sides of lengths 5cm and 9cm. If the area is 91cm\(^2\), find the distance between the parallel sides
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
13 cm
B
4 cm
C
6 cm
D
7 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of Trapezium = 1/2(sum of parallel sides) * h
91 = \(\frac{1}{2}\) (5 + 9)h
cross multiply
91 = 7h
h = \(\frac{91}{7}\)
h = 13cm
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60629)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Lengths and Perimeters
Solution
The angle of a sector of a circle, radius 10.5cm, is 48°, Calculate the perimeter of the sector
A
8.8cm
B
25.4cm
C
25.6cm
D
29.8cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Length of Arc AB = \(\frac{\theta}{360}\) 2\(\pi\)r
= \(\frac{48}{360}\) x 2\(\frac{22}{7}\) x \(\frac{21}{2}\)
= \(\frac{4 \times 22 \times \times 3}{30}\) \(\frac{88}{10}\) = 8.8cm
Perimeter = 8.8 + 2r
= 8.8 + 2(10.5)
= 8.8 + 21
= 29.8cm
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60682)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
Lengths and Perimeters
Solution
The diagonal of a rhombus are 12cm and 5cm. calculate its perimeter
A
26cm
B
24cm
C
17cm
D
34cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Perimeter of a Rhombus = 4L or 2\sqrt( d1\(^2\) + d2\(^2\))
P = 2\sqrt(12\(^2\) + 5\(^2\))
P = 2\sqrt(144 + 25)
P = 2\sqrt169 = 2 * 13
P = 26cm
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #61251)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
Lengths and Perimeters
Solution
A cone has a base radius of 8cm and height 11cm. calculate , correct to 2d.p, the curved surface area
A
341.98cm\(^2\)
B
276.57cm\(^2\)
C
201.14cm\(^2\)
D
477.71cm\(^2\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Where l\(^2\) = h\(^2\) + r\(^2\)
l\(^2\) = 11\(^2\) + 8\(^2\)
l = \sqrt185
l = 13.60cm
The formula of CSA of Cone is \pirl
\(\frac{22}{7}\) * 8 * 13.60
= 341.979 or 341.98 (2d.p)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #61426)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Volumes of Solids
Solution
A cylinder pipe, made of metal is 3cm thick.If the internal radius of the pipe is 10cm.Find the volume of metal used in making 3m of the pipe.
A
153\(\pi\)cm3
B
207\(\pi\)cm3
C
15 300\(\pi\)cm3
D
20 700\(\pi\)cm3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Volume of a cylinder = \pir\(^2\)h
First convert 3m to cm by multiplying by 100
Volume of External cylinder = \(\pi \times 13^2 \times 300\)
Volume of Internal cylinder = \(\pi \times 10^2 \times 300\)
Hence; Volume of External cylinder - Volume of Internal cylinder
Total volume (v) = \(\pi (169 - 100) \times 300\)
V = \(\pi \times 69 \times 300\)
V = 20700\picm\(^3\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60696)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
Angles & Parallel Lines
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle PQRS, ∠PQR = 72° and OR is parallel to PS. Find ∠ OPS.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
18°
B
108°
C
54°
D
36°
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Angle at the centre O is twice the angle at the circumference.
i.e O = 72^\circ * 2 = 144^\circ
∠OPS = 180 - 144 = 36^\circ
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #61348)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
Angles & Parallel Lines
Solution
The equation of a line is given as 3 x - 5y = 7. Find its gradient (slope)
A
\(\frac{5}{3}\).
B
\(\frac{3}{5}\).
C
\(\frac{-3}{5}\).
D
\(\frac{-5}{3}\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
the form y=mx+c
where m is the gradient and c is the y-intercept.
the equation to gives 5y=3x - 7.
divide both side by 5 the coefficient of y → \(\frac{3}{5}\)x - \(\frac{7}{5}\)
comparing this with the general equation y=mx+c,
you can see that m= the gradient= \(\frac{3}{5}\).
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #61465)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Triangles and Polygons
Solution
Each of the interior angles of a regular polygon is 140°. How many sides has the polygon?
A
9
B
8
C
7
D
5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Each interior angle = \(\frac{(n - 2)180}{n}\)
140 = \(\frac{(n - 2)180}{n}\)
Cross multiply:
140n = 180n - 360
40n = 360
n = 9 sides ( A Nonagon)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60692)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2021
Triangles and Polygons
Solution
The angles of a quadrilateral are 5x-30, 4x+60, 60-x and 3x+61.find the smallest of these angles
A
5x - 30
B
4x + 60
C
60 - x
D
3x + 61
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sum of all 4 angles of a quadrilateral = 360^\circ
(5x-30) + (3x + 61) + (60-x) + (4x+ 60) = 360^\circ
11x + 151 = 360^\circ
11x = 360 - 151 = 209
x = 209/11 = 19^\circ
Each angles is :
5x - 30 = 65^\circ
4x+ 60 = 136^\circ
60 - x =41^\circ
3x + 61 = 118^\circ
Smallest of these angles is 41^\circ
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60721)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
Triangles and Polygons
Solution
The sum of the interior angles of a regular polygon with k sides is (3k-10) right angles. Find the size of the exterior angle?
A
60°
B
40°
C
90°
D
120°
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In a polygon with n sides, the sum of the angles =
(n - 2)180, where n = the number of sides.
In our problem, n = k.
So, we have:
(3k - 10)90 = (k - 2)180
270k - 900 = 180k - 360
Simplifying:
90k = 540
k = 6. So, we have a regular hexagon.
Now, each exterior angle = 360/n
We have: 360/6 = 60
Conclusion: Each exterior angle is 60 degrees.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #61197)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
Triangles and Polygons
In △LMN, |LM| = 6cm, ∠LNM = x and sin x = sin x = \(\frac{3}{5}\).
Find the area of △LMN
A
60cm\(^2\)
B
48cm\(^2\)
C
24cm\(^2\)
D
30cm\(^2\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #61208)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
Triangles and Polygons
Which of the following is not an exterior angle of a regular polygon?
A
66°
B
72°
C
24°
D
15°
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #61308)