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UTME / JAMB 2006
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
The pie chart above shows the expenditure of a family whose income is N30,000. If the expenditure on food is twice that on housing and that on school fees is twice that on transport, how much does the family spend on food?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
N 28 000
B
N 25 500
C
N15 000
D
N 12 500
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Expenditure on housing = x
Expenditure on food = 2x
Expenditure on school fees = 90o
Expenditure on transport = 45o
x + 2x + 90 + 45 = 360o
3x + 135 = 360o
3x = 360 - 135
3x = 225
x = 225/3 = 75o
∴∠ for food = 2x = 2 * 75
= 150
360o = N30,000
1o = ?
1o = 30,000/360
150o = (30000/360) * (150/1)
= N12500
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8682)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2006
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
If dy/dx = x + cos x, find y
A
x2 - sin x + c
B
x2 + sin x + c
C
x2/2 - sin x + c
D
x2/2 + sin x + c
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
dy/dx = x + cos x
y = ∫(x + cos x)dx
y = 1/2x2 + sin x + C
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8713)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2006
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Differentiate (cos \theta - sin \theta)\(^2\)
A
-2 cos 2θ
B
-2 sin2θ
C
1 - 2 cos 2θ
D
1 - 2 sin 2θ
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
y = (cos\theta - sin\theta)
dy/dx = 2(cos\theta - sin\theta)(-sin\theta - cos\theta)
dy/dx = 2(-cos\thetasin\theta - cos2\theta + sin2\theta)
dy/dx = 2(- cos\(^2\)\theta + sin\(^2\)\theta)
= -2(cos\(^2\)\theta - sin\(^2\)\theta)
= -2(1 - 2sin\(^2\)\theta)
= -2cos2\theta
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8727)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2006
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, QR is the diameter of the semicircle QR. Find the area of the figure to the nearest whole number. [\(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
89 cm2
B
70 cm2
C
90 cm2
D
80 cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of rectangle PQRS = \(10 \times 7 = 70cm^2\)
Area of semi-circle: \(\frac{\pi r^{2}}{2}\)
r = \(\frac{7}{2} cm\)
Area of semi-circle = \(\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{22}{7} \times \frac{7}{2} \times \frac{7}{2}\)
= \(\frac{77}{4} = 19.25 cm^{2}\)
Area of figure = \((70 + 19.25) cm^{2}\)
= 89.25 cm\(^{2} \approxeq\) 89 cm\(^{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8833)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2006
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
If tan θ = 5/4, find sin2θ - cos2θ.
A
5/4
B
41/9
C
9/41
D
1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Tan θ = 5/4
x2 = 52 + 42
= 25 + 16
= 41
x = √41
sin2θ - cos2θ = (5/√41)2 - (4/√41)2
= 25/41 - 16/41
= 9/41
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8834)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2006
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
PQ and RS are two parallel lines. If the coordinates of P, Q, R, S are (1,q), (3,2), (3,4), (5,2q) respectively, find the value of q
A
3
B
4
C
1
D
2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Gradient PQ, P(1,q) and Q(3,2)
\(=\frac{(2-q)}{(3-1)} = \frac{(2-q)}{2}\)
Gradient of RS : R(3,4) and S(5,2q)
\(= \frac{(2q-4)}{(5-3)}= \frac{(2q-4)}{2} = \frac{2(q-2)}{2}\)
= q-2
Since PQ and RS are parallel,
their gradients are equal
\(∴ \frac{(2-q)}{2} = q-2\)
2-q = 2(q-2)
2-q = 2q-4
2+4 = 2q+q
6 = 3q
q = 2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8835)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2006
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
In triangle XYZ, ∠XYZ = 15o, ∠XZY = 45o and lXYl = 7 cm. Find lYZl.
A
14√2 cm
B
\(7\left(\frac{\sqrt{6}}{2}\right)\)
C
7√2 cm
D
7 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
∠yxz = 180 - (45 + 15)
= 180 - 60
= 120o
Using sine rule
\(\frac{x}{sinx}=\frac{7}{sinz}\)
\(\frac{x}{sin 120}=\frac{7}{sin 45}\)
x = \(\frac{7 sin 120}{sin45}\)
x = \(\frac{7sin(180-120)}{sin 45}\)
x = \(\frac{7 sin 60}{sin 45}=\left(7\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)\div \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)\)
x = \(\left(7\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)\div \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)\)
x = 7\(\left(\frac{\sqrt{6}}{2}\right)\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8836)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2006
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, find the value of x
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
55o
B
50o
C
45o
D
40o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
y = 55 (alternate angles)
x = x (same reason)
260 + y + x = 360 (∠s at a point)
260 + 55 + x = 360
315 + x = 360
x = 360 - 315
x = 45o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8854)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2006
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, POQ is a diameter of the circle PQRS. If ∠PSR = 145^\circ, find x^\circ
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
55o
B
45o
C
35o
D
25o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
∠PSQ = 90^\circ (∠ in semi circle)
∠PSQ + ∠QSR = 145^\circ
90 + ∠QSR = 145
∠QSR = 145 - 90
∠QSR = 55^\circ
BUt x^\circ = ∠QSR (∠s in the same segment)
∴x^\circ = 55^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8867)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2006
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
PQRSTW is a regular hexagon and QS intersects RT at V. Calculate ∠TVS
A
120o
B
90o
C
30o
D
60o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Each ∠of a regular polygon
\(=\frac{(n-2)180}{n}\\
=\frac{(6-2)180}{6}\\
=\frac{(4)180}{6}\)
= 120o
ΔQSR is isosceles
∴ Q = S = 30o
Also ΔTSR is isosceles
∴ T = R = 30o
∠TSV + ∠VSR = 120
∠TSV + 30 = 120
∠TSV = 120 - 30
∠TSV = 90o
∴∴VTS + ∴VST + ∴TVS = 180 (sum of ∠s of a Δ)
30 + 90 + ∠TVS = 180
120 + ∠TVS = 180
∠TVS = 180 - 120
∠TVS = 60o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8895)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2006
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
If the locus of the points which are equidistant from point P and Q meets line PQ at point N, then PN equals
A
NQ
B
1/4NQ
C
2NQ
D
1/2NQ
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Locus of point equidistant from points P and Q is a perpendicular bisector of the straight joining P and Q
∴PN = NQ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8907)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2006
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, PQ = 10 cm, PS = 8 cm and ∠PSR is 60o while ∠SRQ is a right angle. Find SR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
14 cm
B
14√3 cm
C
10 cm
D
10√3 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In ΔPST; cos 60 = ST/8
ST = 8cos 60
ST = 8 x 1/2 = 4
TR = 10 cm (opp. sides of a rectangle PQRT)
SR = ST + TR
SR = 4 + 10
SR = 14 cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8983)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2006
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The cost of renovating a 6 m square room is N540. What is the cost of renovating a 9 m square room?
A
N1215
B
N720
C
N1620
D
N810
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Cost of removing a 6m\(^2\) room = N540
Cost of renovating a 1m\(^2\) room = 540 / 6
Cost of removing a 9m\(^2\) room
= (540 / 6) * 9
= N810
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9039)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2006
Geometry and Trigonometry
P is a point on the same plane with a fixed point A. If P moves such that it is always equidistant from A, the locus of P is
A
a straight line joining A and P
B
the perpendicular bisector of AP
C
a circle with centre A
D
the triangle with centre P
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: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36161)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2006
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
If tan y = 0.404, where y is acute, find cos 2y
A
0.035
B
0.719
C
0.808
D
0.927
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
tan y = 0.404; y = tan-1 0.0404(tables);y = 22o
cos 2y = cos 2(22o); cos 44o
= 0.719
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36165)