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UTME / JAMB 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Evaluate \(Log_{\sqrt{2}}4 + Log_{\frac{1}{2}}16 - Log_{4}32\)
A
-5.5
B
-2.5
C
2.5
D
5.5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To evaluate the expression \( \log_{\sqrt{2}} 4 + \log_{\frac{1}{2}} 16 - \log_{4} 32 \), we can simplify each term separately.
1. Calculate \( \log_{\sqrt{2}} 4 \)
\(\log_{\sqrt{2}} 4 = \frac{\log_2 4}{\log_2 \sqrt{2}}\)
We know that \( \log_2 4 = 2 \) (since \( 2^2 = 4 \)) and \( \log_2 \sqrt{2} = \log_2 2^{1/2} = \frac{1}{2} \).
Thus,
\(log_{\sqrt{2}} 4 = \frac{2}{\frac{1}{2}} = 4\)
2. Calculate \( \log_{\frac{1}{2}} 16 \)
\(\log_{\frac{1}{2}} 16 = \frac{\log_2 16}{\log_2 \frac{1}{2}}\)
We know that \( \log_2 16 = 4 \) (since \( 2^4 = 16 \)) and \( \log_2 \frac{1}{2} = \log_2 2^{-1} = -1 \).
Thus,
\(\log_{\frac{1}{2}} 16 = \frac{4}{-1} = -4\)
3. Calculate \( \log_{4} 32 \)
\(\log_{4} 32 = \frac{\log_2 32}{\log_2 4}\)
We know that \( \log_2 32 = 5 \) (since \( 2^5 = 32 \)) and \( \log_2 4 = 2 \).
Thus,
\(\log_{4} 32 = \frac{5}{2}\)
Now, we can substitute these results back into the original expression:
\(\log_{\sqrt{2}} 4 + \log_{\frac{1}{2}} 16 - \log_{4} 32 = 4 - 4 - \frac{5}{2}\)
Calculating this gives:
\(4 - 4 - \frac{5}{2} = 0 - \frac{5}{2} = -\frac{5}{2}\)
Thus, the final result is:
\(-\frac{5}{2}\) = - 2.5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5901)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The length a person can jump is inversely proportional to his weight. If a 20 kg person can jump 1.5 m, find the constant of proportionality
A
60
B
30
C
20
D
15
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
L ∝ 1/W
L = K/W
K = WL
= 1.5 * 20
30
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7760)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A trapezium has two parallel sides of length 5cm and 9cm. If the area is 21cm2, find the distance between the parallel sides
A
3 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 parralel sides) * ht
21 = 1/2(5 + 9)h
42 = 14h
h = 42/14
h = 3cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7777)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The locus of a point P which moves on one side only of a straight line XY so that ∠XPY = 90o is
A
a circle
B
a semicircle
C
an arc of a circle through X, Y
D
the perpendicular bisector of XY
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The locus is the "semicircle with diameter XY" on the given side.
By Thales’ theorem, ∠XPY = 90^\circ means P lies on the circle with diameter XY. “One side only” of line XY restricts it to a semicircle.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7788)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
If y = 3 sin(-4x), dy/dx is
A
12x cos (4x)
B
-12x cos (-4x)
C
-12 cos (-4x)
D
12 sin (-4x)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
y = 3 sin(-4x)
dy/dx = 3 x - 4 cos (-4x)
= -12 cos (-4x)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7838)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
On a pie chart, there are four sectors of which three angles are 45^\circ, 90^\circ and 135^\circ. If the smallest sector represents N28.00, how much is the largest sector?
A
N96.00
B
N84.00
C
N48.00
D
N42.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the 4th angle be = x
∴ x + 45 + 90 + 135 = 360
x + 270 = 360
x = 360 - 270
x = 90
∴ smallest angle = 45o
45o = N28.00
1o = 28.00/45
135o = (28.00/45) * (135/1)
= N84.00
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7843)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The result of tossing a fair die 120 times is summarized below. Find the value of x
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
Frequency
12
20
x
21
x - 1
28
A
19
B
20
C
21
D
22
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
12 + 20 + x + 21 + x-1 +28 = 120
2x + 80 = 120
2x = 120 - 80
2x = 40
x = 20
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7847)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
An arc of a circle subtends an angle of 30^\circ on the circumference of a circle of radius 21cm. Find the length of the arc.
A
11cm
B
22cm
C
44cm
D
66cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\theta = 30 x 2(∠ at center twice ∠ at circumference)
∴ \theta = 60^\circ
Length of arc = \(\frac{\theta}{360}\times 2\pi r\)
= \(\frac{60}{360}\times 2 \times \frac{22}{7}\times \frac{21}{1}\)
= 22cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11104)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, PQ is parallel to RS. What is the value of α + β + γ?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
360o
B
200o
C
180o
D
90o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
γ + S = 180(Allied angles)
S = 180 - γ
α + P = 180(Allied angles)
p = 180 - α
β = P + S
β = 180 - α + 180 - γ
β = 360 - α - γ
β + α + γ = 360
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11106)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
XYZ is a circle with center O and a radius 7cm. Find the area of the shaded region.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
84cm2
B
77cm2
C
38cm2
D
14cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\theta = 45 x 2 (∠ at center twice ∠ at \theta)
\theta = 90^\circ
Area of sector = \(\frac{\theta}{360}\) x \pir\(^2\)
= \(\frac{90}{360}\) x \(\frac{22}{7}\) x 7 x 7
= \(\frac{77}{2}\)cm\(^2\)
Area of triangle = \(\frac{1}{2}\) ab sin \theta
= \(\frac{1}{2}\) x 7 x 7 sin 90
= \(\frac{1}{2}\) x 7 x 7 x 1
= \(\frac{49}{2}\) cm\(^{2}\)
Area of shaded region = \(\frac{77}{2}\) - \(\frac{49}{2}\)
= \(\frac{28}{2}\)
= 14cm\(^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11107)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A triangle has vertices P(-1,6), Q(-3, -4) and R(1, -4).Find the midpoint of PQ and QR respectively.
A
(0,-2) and (-1, -4)
B
(-1,0) and (-1,-1)
C
(-2,1) and (0,1)
D
(-2,1) and (-1,-4)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Midpoint of PQ \(\frac{x_2 + x_1}{2};\frac{y_2 + y_1}{2}\)
=\(\frac{-1+(-3)}{2};\frac{6-4}{2}\)
=\(\frac{-4}{2};\frac{2}{2}\)
= -2, 1
Midpoint of QR = \(\frac{x_2 + x_1}{2};\frac{y_2 + y_1}{2}\)
\(\frac{-3+1}{2};\frac{-4-4}{2}\)
\(\frac{-2}{2};\frac{-8}{2}\)
-1, -4
Midpoint of PQ and QR = (-2,1) and (-1,-4)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11109)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The mean of the numbers 3, 6, 4, x, and 7 is 5. Find the standard deviation.
A
\(\sqrt{2}\)
B
\(\sqrt{3}\)
C
2
D
3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Standard deviation = \(\frac{\sum(x - \overline{x})^2}{\text{n}}\)
\(\overline{x}\) = \(\frac{ 3 + 6 + 4 + x + 7}{5}\) = 5
= 20 + x = 25
x = 25 - 20 = 5.
x
x - \(\overline{x}\)
(x - \(\overline{x}\))\(^2\)
3
3 - 5
-2 = 4
4
4 - 5
-1 = 1
5
5 - 5
0 = 0
6
6 - 5
1 = 1
7
7 - 5
2 = 4
\(\sum\) (x - \(\overline{x}\))\(^2\) = 10
Standard deviation = \(\frac{\sum(x - \overline{x})^2}{\text{n}}\) = \(\frac{\sqrt{10}}{5}\) = \(\sqrt{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11110)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A student bought 3 notebooks and 1 pen for N35. After misplacing these items, she again bought 2 notebooks and 2 pens, all of the same type for
N30. What is the cost of a pen?
A
N5.00
B
N7.50
C
N10.00
D
N15.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Represent notebook with x
Represent pen with y
∴ 3x+y=35 ---- (i)
2x+2y=30 ---- (ii)
Multiply eqn (i) by 2 and eqn (ii) by 1
6x+2y=70 ---- (iii)
2x+2y=30 ---- (iv)
Subtract eqn (iv) from eqn (iii)
4x = 40
X = 10
Substitute x = 10 in eqn (i)
3x+y=35
3(10)+y=35
Y = 5
∴ The cost of pen is N5.00
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26575)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral. If ∠QPS = 75^\circ, what is the size of ∠QRS?
A
180o
B
150o
C
105o
D
75o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
< QPS = 75^\circ
< QRS = 180^\circ - 75^\circ = 105^\circ (opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26584)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, ZM is a straight line. Calculate the value of x.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
27o
B
30o
C
35o
D
37o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The sum of angles in a triangle is 180o
2xo + (2x -21)o + ∠ZYP = 180o
Also ∠ZYP = 180o - (3x+14)o
∴2xo + (2x-21)o + 180o - (3x+14)o = 180
x = 35o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26585)