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UTME / JAMB 2025
Statistics and Probability
Solution
In a basket of fruits, there are 6 grapes, 11 bananas, and 13 oranges. If one fruit is chosen at random, what is the probability that the fruit is either a grape or a banana?
A
\(\frac{17}{30}\)
B
\(\frac{11}{30}\)
C
\(\frac{6}{30}\)
D
\(\frac{5}{30}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total fruits = 6 + 11 + 13 = 30
Favorable (grape or banana) = 6 + 11 = 17
Probability = \(\frac{17}{30}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74158)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Number and Numeration
Solution
The second and fifth terms of a G.P are 1 and \(\frac{1}{8}\) respectively. Find the common ratio
A
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{5}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the first term be \( a \), and the common ratio be \( r \). Given:
- Second term: \( ar = 1 \)
- Fifth term: \( ar^4 = \frac{1}{8} \)
From the first equation, we have: \(a = \frac{1}{r}\)
Substituting into the second equation:
\(\frac{1}{r} r^4 = \frac{1}{8}\)
\(r^3 = \frac{1}{8}\)
Taking the cube root gives:
\(r = \frac{1}{2}\)
Thus, the common ratio is \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74169)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Number and Numeration
Solution
If A = \(\frac{\theta}{360}\)\(\pi r^2\), make \(\theta\) the subject of the formula
A
\(\theta\) =\(\frac{360}{π A}\)
B
\(\theta\) =\(\frac{360A}{π \theta}\)
C
\(\theta\) =\(\frac{360 A}{\pi r^2}\)
D
\(\theta\) = \(\frac{360 r^2}{\pi A}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given:
\(A = \frac{\theta}{360} \pi r^2 \)
To make \(\theta\) the subject, isolate \(\theta\).
Multiply both sides by 360:
\(360A = \theta \pi r^2 \)
Divide both sides by \(\pi r^2\):
\( \theta = \frac{360A}{\pi r^2} \)
The rearranged formula is: \( \theta = \frac{360A}{\pi r^2} \)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74174)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Algebra
Solution
What is the minimum value of y = 2 - 4x - 2x\(^2\)
A
4
B
5
C
3
D
2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The function is \( y = -2x^2 - 4x + 2 \).
This is a quadratic function with a negative leading coefficient (\( a = -2 < 0 \)), so the parabola opens downwards and has a maximum value (not a minimum). The minimum value would be \( -\infty \) as \( x \to \pm \infty \).
Method 1: Vertex formula
For \( y = ax^2 + bx + c \), the vertex occurs at \( x = -\frac{b}{2a} \).
Here, \( a = -2 \), \( b = -4 \), \( c = 2 \).
\( x = -\frac{-4}{2(-2)} = \frac{4}{-4} = -1 \)
Substitute \( x = -1 \):
\( y = -2(-1)^2 - 4(-1) + 2 = -2(1) + 4 + 2 = -2 + 4 + 2 = 4 \)
Method 2: Completing the square
\( y = -2x^2 - 4x + 2 = -2(x^2 + 2x) + 2 \)
Complete the square inside: \( x^2 + 2x = (x + 1)^2 - 1 \)
\( y = -2[(x + 1)^2 - 1] + 2 = -2(x + 1)^2 + 2 + 2 = -2(x + 1)^2 + 4 \)
The maximum value is 4 (when \( x = -1 \)), and \( y \leq 4 \).
Method 3: Calculus (derivative)
\( \frac{dy}{dx} = -4x - 4 \)
Set to zero: \( -4x - 4 = 0 \) → \( x = -1 \)
Second derivative \( \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = -4 < 0 \), confirming a maximum.
\( y(-1) = 4 \)
Conclusion:
The function has "no minimum value" (it decreases without bound).
The "maximum value" is 4.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74175)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
Given the construction in the figure above. What is X\(\hat{Y}\)Z
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
60º
B
30º
C
75º
D
45º
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Angle (Y) is (60\(^\circ\)). This construction forms an equilateral triangle, so all its interior angles, including (\(\angle\) Y), are (60\(^\circ\)).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74177)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
From the table above, estimate the mode of the distribution.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
37.8
B
38.5
C
29.5
D
34.5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given the frequency distribution:
\(\begin{array}{|c|c|}
\hline
\text{Class Interval} & \text{Frequency} \\
\hline
0-9 & 1 \\
10-19 & 5 \\
20-29 & 6 \\
30-39 & 12 \\
40-49 & 8 \\
50-59 & 3 \\
\hline\end{array}\)
The modal class is \(30-39\) with frequency \(f_1 = 12\), \(f_0 = 6\) (previous class), \(f_2 = 8\) (next class), and the lower boundary \(L = 29.5\) with class width \(h = 10\).
Using the mode formula:
\(\text{Mode} = L + \left( \frac{f_1 - f_0}{(f_1 - f_0) + (f_1 - f_2)} \right) \times h\)
Substituting the values:
\(\text{Mode} = 29.5 + \left( \frac{12 - 6}{(12 - 6) + (12 - 8)} \right) \times 10\)
\(\text{Mode} = 29.5 + \left( \frac{6}{6 + 4} \right) \times 10 = 29.5 + \left( \frac{6}{10} \right) \times 10 = 29.5 + 6 = 35.5\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74188)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Number and Numeration
Solution
If 54\(_{ten}\) = X\(_{four}\), find the value of X to 3 decimal point
A
132\(_{four}\)
B
312\(_{four}\)
C
123\(_{four}\)
D
321\(_{four}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To convert \(54_{10}\) to base 4:
\(54 \div 4 = 13\) with remainder \(2\).
\(13 \div 4 = 3\) with remainder \(1\).
\(3 \div 4 = 0\) with remainder \(3\).
Collecting the remainders from bottom to top, we have:
\(54_{10} = 312_4\)
Thus, \(X = 312.000\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74190)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Number and Numeration
Solution
Solve x\(^2\) + 3x - 4 \le 0
A
-4 \(\geq\) x \(\geq\) 1
B
4 \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) - 1
C
4 \(\geq\) x \(\geq\) 1
D
\(- 4 \leq x \leq 1\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To solve \(x^2 + 3x - 4 \leq 0\):
Factorize: \((x + 4)(x - 1) \leq 0\)
Roots: \(x = -4\), \(x = 1\)
Solution: \(-4 \leq x \leq 1\) .
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74193)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
If cos \(\theta\) = \(\frac{\text{x}}{\text{y}}\), find tan \(\theta\) in terms of x and y
A
\(\frac{\sqrt{y^2 - x^2}}{x}\)
B
\(\frac{\sqrt{y^2 + x^2}}{x}\)
C
\(\frac{\sqrt{y + x}}{x}\)
D
\(\frac{\sqrt{x^2 - y^2}}{x}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given \(\cos \theta = \frac{x}{y}\),
We know \(\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1\),
So \(\sin^2 \theta = 1 - \cos^2 \theta = 1 - \left(\frac{x}{y}\right)^2 = \frac{y^2 - x^2}{y^2}\).
Assuming \(\sin \theta > 0\) (acute angle or principal value),
\(\sin \theta\) = \(\frac{\sqrt{y^2 - x^2}}{\text{y}}\).
Then, \(\tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} = \frac{\sqrt{y^2 - x^2}/y}{x/y} = \frac{\sqrt{y^2 - x^2}}{x}\).
Thus, \(\tan \theta = \frac{\sqrt{y^2 - x^2}}{x}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74195)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A bird flies from a tree P on a bearing of N60º E to a building, Q, a distance of 200 km. It then changes course and flies to another tree R on a bearing of S30ºE. Tree R is directly east of tree P. Calculate the distance of the building to tree R.
A
200\(\sqrt{3}\)
B
100\(\sqrt{3}\)
C
100
D
\(\frac{200}{\sqrt{3}}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Tan \(\theta\) = \(\frac{\text{0pp}}{\text{Adj}}\)
Tan \(\theta\) = \(\frac{200}{\text{x}}\)
x = \(\frac{200}{\text{tan} 60}\)
x = \(\frac{200}{\sqrt{3}}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74202)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Number and Numeration
Solution
Find (101\(_2\))\(^2\), expressing the answer in base 2.
A
11101
B
10101
C
10010
D
11001
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(101\(_2\))\(^2\) ⇒ 101\(_2\) = 1\times2\(^2\) + 0 \times 2\(^1\) + 1 \times 2\(^0\) = 1 \times 4 + 0 + 1 (Recall x⁰ = 1) = 4 + 1 = 5
(101\(_2\))\(^2\) = (5\(_{10}\))\(^2\) = 25.
25 in base 2 = 11001
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #75796)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Number and Numeration
Solution
If three children share ₦10.50 among themselves in the ratio 6:7:8, how much is the largest share?
A
₦3.50
B
₦4.00
C
₦4.50
D
₦3.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total amount = ₦10.50;
Ratio = 6: 7: 8;
Total ratios = 6 + 7 + 8 = 21
largest share = 8
∴ Largest amount = \(\frac{8}{21}\) \times ₦10.50 = 8 \times ₦0.50 = ₦4.00
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #75797)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Express 0.000834 in standard form.
A
8.34 x 10\(^{-4}\)
B
8.34 x 10\(^{-3}\)
C
8.34 x 10\(^4\)
D
8.34 x 10\(^3\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
0.000834 = 8.34 x 10\(^{-4}\)
Move the decimal point 4 places to your right.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #75798)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Number and Numeration
Solution
Simplify 0.027\(^{-\frac{1}{3}}\)
A
\(\frac{3}{10}\)
B
3\(\frac{1}{3}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
D
3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
0.027\(^{-\frac{1}{3}}\) = (\(\frac{27}{100}\))\(^{-\frac{1}{3}}\)
= (\(\frac{10^3}{3^3}\))\(^{\frac{1}{3}}\) = \(\frac{10}{3}\) = 3\(\frac{1}{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #75799)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Number and Numeration
Solution
Given that log\(_2a\) = log\(_84\), find a.
A
2\(^{\frac{1}{2}}\)
B
2\(^{\frac{2}{3}}\)
C
4\(^{\frac{2}{3}}\)
D
4\(^{\frac{1}{2}}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
log\(_2a\) = log\(_84\)
Let log\(_84\) = y
Then 4 = 8\(^y\)
2\(^2\) = 2\(^{3y}\)
2 = 3y
y = \(\frac{2}{3}\)
log\(_2a\) = log\(_84\) = \(\frac{2}{3}\)
log\(_2a\) = \(\frac{2}{3}\)
a = 2\(^{\frac{2}{3}}\)
(Note: The logarithm was converted to index form.)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #75800)