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UTME / JAMB 2017
Number and Numeration
Solution
Given m = N\(\sqrt{\frac{SL}{T}}\) make T the subject of the formula
A
\(\frac{\text{NSL}}{M}\)
B
\(\frac{N^2SL}{M^2}\)
C
\(\frac{N^2SL}{M}\)
D
\(\frac{NSL}{M^2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
M = N \(\sqrt{\frac{SL}{T}}\),
make T subject of formula square both sides
M\(^{2}\) = \(\frac{N^2SL}{T}\)
TM\(^{2}\) = N\(^{2}\)SL
T = \(\frac{N^2SL}{M^2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46330)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Number and Numeration
Solution
Simplify 3 \(^{n − 1}\) \times \(\frac{27^{n + 1}}{81^n}\)
A
3\(^{2n}\)
B
9
C
3n
D
3 \(^{n + 1}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
3\(^{n - 1}\) \times \(\frac{27^{n + 1}}{81^n}\)
= 3\(^{n - 1}\) \times \(\frac{3^{3(n + 1)}}{3^{4n}}\)
= 3\(^{n - 1 + 3n + 3 − 4n}\)
= 3\(^{4n − 4n − 1 + 3}\)
= \(3^{2}\)
= 9
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46331)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The locus of a point which is equidistant from the line PQ forms a
A
circle centre P
B
pair of parallel lines each opposite to PQ
C
circle centre Q
D
perpendicular line to PQ
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The locus of points equidistant from a given straight line PQ consists of two parallel lines, one on each side of PQ, each at the same perpendicular distance from it.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46332)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
Given the quadrilateral RSTO inscribed in the circle with O as centre. Find the size angle x and given RST = 60o
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
100o
B
140o
C
120o
D
10o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If RST = 60o
RXT = 2 × RST
(angle at the centre twice angle at the circumference)
RXT = 2 × 60
= 120o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46334)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Statistics and Probability
Solution
Find the sum of the range and the mode of the set of numbers 10, 9, 10, 9, 8, 7, 7, 10, 8, 10, 8, 4, 6, 9, 10, 9, 7, 10, 6, 5
A
16
B
14
C
12
D
10
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Range = Highest Number - Lowest Number
Mode is the number with highest occurrence
10, 9, 10, 9, 8, 7, 7, 10, 8, 4, 6,, 9, 10, 9, 7, 10, 6, 5
Range = 10 − 4 = 6
Mode = 10
Sum of range and mode = range + mode = 6 + 10
= 16
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46335)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Algebra
Solution
Find the sum to infinity of the series
\(\frac{1}{4}\), \(\frac{1}{8}\), \(\frac{1}{16}\),..........
A
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
B
\(\frac{3}{5}\)
C
\(\frac{-1}{5}\)
D
\(\frac{73}{12}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sum to infinity
∑ = arn − 1
= \(\frac{a}{1}\) − r
a = \(\frac{1}{4}\)
r = \(\frac{1}{8}\) ÷ \(\frac{1}{4}\)
r = \(\frac{1}{s}\) × \(\frac{4}{1}\)
= \(\frac{1}{2}\)
S = \(\frac{1 \div 4}{1}\) − \(\frac{1}{2}\)
= \(\frac{1}{4}\) ÷ \(\frac{1}{2}\)
= \(\frac{1}{4}\) × \(\frac{2}{1}\)
= \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46336)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Number and Numeration
Diagram
Solution
The base in which the operation was performed was
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
6
B
2
C
4
D
5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The operation was performed in base 2 because when counting in base 2, there are only two possible digits: 0 and 1.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46337)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Number and Numeration
Solution
The value of x + x ( xx) when x = 2 is
A
16
B
10
C
18
D
24
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
when x=2, we have
\(2 + 2(2^{2})\) = \(2 + 8 = 10\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46338)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
In a regular polygon, each interior angle doubles its corresponding exterior angle. Find the number of sides of the polygon
A
8
B
6
C
4
D
3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2x + x = 180o
3x = 180o
x = 60o (exterior angle of the polygon)
angle = \(\frac{\text{total angle}}{\text{number of sides}}\)
60 = \(\frac{360}{n}\)
n = \(\frac{360}{60}\)
n = 6 sides
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46339)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Number and Numeration
Solution
A cylindrical tank has a capacity of 3080m3. What is the depth of the tank if the diameter of its base is 14m? Take pi = 22/7.
A
23m
B
25m
C
20m
D
22m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Capacity = Volume = 3080m3
base diameter = 14m
radius = \(\frac{\text{diameter}}{2}\)
= 7m
Volume of Cylidner = Capacity of cylinder
πr2h = 3080
\(\frac{22}{7}\) × 7 × 7 × h = 3080
h = \(\frac{3080}{22 \times 7}\)
h = 20m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46340)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Number and Numeration
Solution
Simplify 4\(\sqrt{27}\) + 5\(\sqrt{12}\) − 3\(\sqrt{75}\)
A
7
B
− 7
C
− 7\(\sqrt{3}\)
D
7\(\sqrt{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
4\(\sqrt{27}\) + 5\(\sqrt{12}\) − 3\(\sqrt{75}\)
= 4\(\sqrt{3}\) × 9 + 5\(\sqrt{3}\) × 4 − 3\(\sqrt{3}\) × 25
= 4 × 3\(\sqrt{3}\) + 5 × 2\(\sqrt{3}\) − 3 × 5\(\sqrt{3}\)
= 12\(\sqrt{3}\) + 10\(\sqrt{3}\) − 15\(\sqrt{3}\)
= (12 + 10 − 15)\(\sqrt{3}\)
= 7\(\sqrt{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46341)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A man covered a distance of 50 miles on his first trip, on a later trip he traveled 300 miles while going 3 times as fast. His new time compared with the old distance was?
A
three times as much
B
the same
C
twice as much
D
half as much
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the speed of the 1st trip be x miles/hr
and the speed of the 2nd trip be 3x miles/hr
Speed = distance/time
∴ Time taken to cover a distance of 50 miles on the 1st trip
= \(\frac{50}{xhr}\)
time taken to cover a distance of 300 miles on the next trip
= \(\frac{300}{3xhr}\)
= \(\frac{100}{xhr}\)
∴the new time compared with the old time is twice as much
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46342)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, find x
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
40o
B
55o
C
50o
D
60o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sum of angle at a point = 360o
2x + 3x + 4x = 360
9x = 360
x = \(\frac{360}{9}\)
x = 40o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46343)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Number and Numeration
Solution
Divide 4x\(^3\) - 3x + 1 by 2x - 1
A
2x2 -x + 1
B
2x2 - x -1
C
2x2 + x + 1
D
2x2 + x -1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
by method of long division, we get the answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46344)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2017
Number and Numeration
Solution
A car dealer bought a second-hand car for 250,000 and spent N 70,000 refurbishing it. He then sold the car for N400,000. What is the percentage gain?
A
60%
B
32%
C
25%
D
20%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total Cost Price = N(250,000 + 70,000)
= N 320,000
Selling Price = N 400,000(Given)
Gain = Selling Price - Cost Price
= 400,000 - 320,000
= 80,000
% gain = \(\frac{\text{Gain}}{\text{Cost Price}}\) \times 100
= \(\frac{80,000}{320,000}\) \times 100
Gain % = 25%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46345)