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UTME / JAMB 2015
Number and Numeration
Solution
If (159.75)10 = (x)6. Find x
A
x6 = 123.346
B
x6 = 424.56
C
x6 = 122.436
D
x6 = 124.456
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(159.75)10 = (y)6
\( \begin{array}{c|c}
6 & 159 \\
\hline
6 & 26 \text{ rem 3} \\
6 & 4 \text{ rem 2} \\
& 0 \text{ rem 4} \\
\end{array}\uparrow \)
15910 = 4236
Then Convert 0.75 to base 6
0.75 x 6 =4.5 i.e 4.5 - 3.00 = 1.5
0.5 x 6 = 3.00 423 + 1.5 =424.5
159.75 = (424.5)6
(159)10 = (424.5)6
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40725)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Number and Numeration
Solution
A man bought a car for N800 and sold it for N520. Find his loss per cent
A
15%
B
25%
C
35%
D
10%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Percentage Loss = (actual loss ) ÷ (Cost price) × 100
Actual loss = Cost Price − Selling Price (sold price)
= N800 − N520 = N280
Percentage loss = (280 ÷ 800) × 100 = 35%
∴ His loss percent = 35%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40726)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Number and Numeration
Solution
Simplify \(6\frac{1}{12} − 2 ¾ + 1 ½ \)
A
\( 3 \frac{5}{6}\)
B
\( 4 \frac{5}{6}\)
C
\( 2 \frac{1}{6}\)
D
\( \frac{1}{3} \)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
6½ − 2¾ + 1½
73/12 − 11/4 + 3/2
[(73 − 33 + 18) ÷ (12)]
58/12
29/6
\( 4\frac{5}{6}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40728)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Geometry and Trigonometry
Find the distance between the points (-2,-3) and (-2,4)
A
3m
B
2.4m
C
3.2m
D
7.0m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40729)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Algebra
Solution
Determine the third term of a geometrical progression whose first and second term are 2 and 54 respectively
A
1458
B
1485
C
1345
D
1258
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
1st G.P. = a =2
2nd G.P. = ar\(^{2 −1}\) = 54
2(r) = 54
r = 54/2 = 27
r = 27
3rd term = ar\(^2\) = (2) (27)\(^2\)
2 \times 27 \times 27
= 1458
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40730)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Number and Numeration
Solution
Given that S and T are sets of real numbers such that S = {x : 0 \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 5} and T = {x : − 2 < x < 3} Find S \(\cup\) T
A
−3 < x < \(\leq\)3
B
−2< x < \(\leq\)5
C
2< x < \(\geq\) −5
D
−1< x \(\geq\) \(\leq\)2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
S = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}
T = {− 1, 0, 1, 2}
S \(\cup\) T = {− 1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 }
⇒ − 2 < x ≤ 5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40732)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Number and Numeration
Solution
If an investor invest N450,000 in a certain organization in order to yield X as a return of N25,000. Find the return on an investment of N700,000 by Y in the same organization.
A
N14,950.50K
B
N25,150.30K
C
N15,000.00K
D
N38,888.90K
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
[Return ÷ Investment] as a ratio ;
i.e The Ratio is Return : Investmen
[(Return1÷ Investment1 ) = (Return2÷ Investment2)]
R1 = N 25000
R2 =?
I1 = N450,000,
I1 = N 700000
(25000 ÷ 450000) = (R2 ÷ 700000)
R2 = [(25000 × 700000 ) ÷ 450000]
= N38,888.90K
∴ The return on a investment of Y = N38888.90K
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40735)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Number and Numeration
Solution
Evaluate log717
A
1.35
B
1.353
C
1.455
D
0.455
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
log717
= [log 17 ÷ log7]
= [1.2304 ÷ 0.8451]
[100.0899 ÷ 101.9270]
= 1.455(antilog)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40738)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Number and Numeration
Solution
100112 + *****2 + 111002 + 1012 = 10011112
A
11112
B
110112
C
101112
D
110012
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Convert the binary to base 10 and they convert back to base two
100112 + xxxxx2 + 111002 + 1012 = 10011112
(1 × 24 + 0 × 23 + 1 × 22 + 1 × 21 + 1 × 20) + xxxxx2 +(1 × 24 + 1 × 23 + 1 × 22 + 0 × 21 + 0 × 20) + (1 × 22 + 0 × 21 + 1 × 20)
= (16 + 0 + 0 + 2 + 1) + xxxxx2 + (16 + 8 + 4 + 0 + 0 ) + (4 + 0 + 1)
=(64 + 0 + 0 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 1)
19 + xxxxx2 + 33 = 79
xxxxx2 + 52 = 79
xxxxx2 = 79 − 52
xxxxx2 = 2710
\( \begin{array}{c|c}
2 & 27 \\
\hline
2 & 13 \text{ rem 1}\\
2 & 6 \text{ rem 1}\\
2 & 3 \text{ rem 0}\\
2 & 1 \text{ rem 1}\\
& 0 \text{ rem 1}\\
\end{array}\uparrow \)
2710 = 110112
Therefore xxxxx2 = 2710 = 110112
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40740)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Number and Numeration
Solution
Evaluate log5(\( y^2x^5 \div 125b½) \)
A
2 log5y + 5log5 y2 − 3
B
log5 y2 + 5log5 x + 3
C
25logy 5 + 3
D
2log5y + 5log5x − ½ log5b −3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\log_{5}(y^{2} x^{5} \div 125b^{\frac{1}{2}})\)
= \(\log_{5} y^{2} + \log_{5} x^{5} - [\log_{5} 125 + \log_{5} b^{\frac{1}{2}}\)
= \(2\log_{5} y + 5\log_{5} x - \log_{5} 5^{3} - \frac{1}{2} \log_{5} b\)
= \(2\log_{5} y + 5\log_{5} x - 3 - \frac{1}{2}\log_{5} b\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40741)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Calculus
Solution
Integral ∫\( (5x^3 + 7x^2 − 2x + 5)\)dx
A
\( \frac{5x^4}{4} + \frac{7x^3}{3} + 2x + C \)
B
\( \frac{5x^4}{4} + \frac{7x^3}{3} - x^2 + 5x + C \)
C
\( \frac{5x^3}{3} + \frac{7x^2}{x} - x + C \)
D
\( \frac{2x^2}{3} + \frac{x}{5} - C \)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\int (5x^{3} + 7x^{2} - 2x + 5) \mathrm d x\)
= \(\frac{5x^{4}}{4} + \frac{7x^{3}}{3} - \frac{2x^{2}}{2} + 5x + c\)
= \(\frac{5x^{4}}{4} + \frac{7x^{3}}{3} - x^{2} + 5x + c\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40744)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Number and Numeration
Solution
Find the area of the curved surface of a cone whose base radius is 3cm and whose height is 4cm (π = 3.14)
A
17.1cm2
B
27.2cm2
C
47.1cm2
D
37.3cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Find the slant height
\( l^2 = h^2 + r^2(h = 4cm,r = 3cm)\)
\( l^2 = 4^2 + 3^2 = 16 + 9 = 25 \)
\( l^2 = √ 25 \)
Squaring both sides
l = 5cm
The area of curved surface (s) =π(3)(5)
15π = 15 × 3.14
= 47.1cm2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41283)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Simplify \( \frac{1}{(x + 1)} + \frac{1}{(x − 1)} \)
A
2x/(x + 1)(x−3)
B
2x/(x + 1)(x−1)
C
2x/(x + 1)2
D
2x(x+1)2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
[1 \div (x+1)] + [1 \div (x − 1)]
= ((x − 1) + [(x + 1)) \div (x+1)(x − 1)]
Using the L.C.M.
= (x − 1 + x + 1) \div (x + 1)(x − 1)
= (x + 2 − 1 + 1) \div (x + 1)(x − 1)
= 2x \div (x + 1)(x − 1) =2x \div (x + 1)(x − 1)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41284)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The area of a circle of radius 4cm is equal to (Take π = 3.142 )
A
10.3cm2
B
15.7cm2
C
50.3cm2
D
17.4cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of a circle (A) = πr2
Radius = 4cm
π = 3.142
A = 3.142 × (4)2
= 3.142 × 16
= 50.272
A = 50.3cm2 (1dp)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41285)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Number and Numeration
Solution
The area of an ellipse is 132cm\(^2\).The length of its major axis is 14cm.Find the length of its minor axis
A
10.5cm
B
5cm
C
10cm
D
12cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To find the minor axis of an ellipse:
Given:
- Area \(A = 132 \, \text{cm}^2\)
- Major axis = \(14 \, \text{cm}\)
Semi-major axis:
\(a = \frac{14}{2} = 7 \, \text{cm}\)
Area formula:
\(A = \pi \times a \times b \implies 132 = \pi \times 7 \times b\)
Solving for \(b\):
\(b = \frac{132}{\pi \times 7} \approx \frac{132}{21.98} \approx 6 \, \text{cm}\)
Length of minor axis:
\(\text{Minor axis} = 2b \approx 2 \times 6 = 12 \, \text{cm}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41286)