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UTME / JAMB 1990
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Each of the interior angles of a regular polygon is 140°. How many sides has the polygon?
A
9
B
8
C
7
D
5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
For a regular polygon of n sides
n = \(\frac{360}{\text{Exterior angle}}\)
Exterior < = 180^\circ - 140^\circ
= 40^\circ
n = \(\frac{360}{40}\)
= 9 sides
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #31477)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
The locus of a point which moves so that it is equidistant from two intersecting straight lines is the?
A
perpendicular bisector of the two lines
B
angle bisector of the two lines
C
bisector of the two lines
D
line parallel to the two lines
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The required locus is angle bisector of the two lines
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #31481)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
The mean of ten positive numbers is 16. When another number is added, the mean becomes 18. Find the eleventh number
A
3
B
16
C
18
D
38
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Mean of 10 numbers = 16
The total sum of numbers = 16 x 10 = 160
Mean of 11 numbers = 18
Total sum of numbers = 11 x 18
= 198
The 11th no. = 198 - 160
= 38
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #31485)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
4, 16, 30, 20, 10, 14 and 26 are represented on a pie chart. Find the sum of the angles of the bisectors representing all numbers equals to or greater than 16
A
48o
B
84o
C
92o
D
276o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given that 4, 16, 30, 20, 10, 14 and 26
Adding up = 120
nos \(\geq\) 16 are 16 + 30 + 20 + 26 = 92
The requires sum of angles = \(\frac{92}{120}\) x \(\frac{360^o}{1}\)
= 276o
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #31483)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
Two numbers are removed at random from the numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4. What is the probability that the sum of the numbers removed is even?
A
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total pairs: C(4,2) = 6.
Favorable (even sum): both odd (1 way: {1,3}) or both even (1 way: {2,4}) → 2 ways.
P = \(\frac{2}{6}\) = \(\frac{1}{3}\).
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #31489)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
Find the probability that a number selected at random from 41 to 56 is a multiply of 9
A
\(\frac{1}{8}\)
B
\(\frac{2}{15}\)
C
\(\frac{3}{16}\)
D
\(\frac{7}{8}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given from 41 to 56
41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56
The nos multiple of 9 are: 45, 54
P(multiple of 9) = \(\frac{2}{16}\)
= \(\frac{1}{8}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #31490)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Calorimetry, Latent Heat & Change of State
Solution
Which of the following statements are correct? i. land and sea breezes are natural convection currents. ii. convection may occur in liquids or gasses but not in solids. iii. the vacuum in a thermos flask prevents heat loss due to convection only.
A
i and ii only
B
i and iii only
C
i and iii only
D
i, ii, and iii
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
real-life examples of convection:
Breeze. The formation of sea and land breeze form the classic examples of convection.
Boiling Water.
Blood Circulation in Warm-Blooded Mammals.
Air-Conditioner.
Radiator.
Refrigerator.
The vacuum between the two walls prevents heat being transferred from the inside to the outside by conduction and convection.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #28248)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
A car moving with a speed of 90kmh\(^{-1}\) was brought uniformly to rest by the application of the brakes in 10s. How far did the car travel after the brakes were applied?
A
125m
B
150m
C
250m
D
15km
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
speed = \(\frac{90 \times 10^3}{3600}\) = 25ms\(^{-1}\)
Acceleration = \(\frac{\text{velocity change}}{\text{time}}\) = \(\frac{25}{10}\)
: Acceleration = 2.5
Using S = Ut + \(\frac{1}{2}\) at\(^2\)
S = \(\frac{1}{2}\) X 2.5 X 10\(^2\) = 125m
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #28212)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Electrostatics & Capacitors
What is the electric potential energy between two protons each of charge q and at a distance of r apart? (Permittivity of free space = εo)
A
4πεoq2r
B
qr/4πεo
C
q/4πεor
D
q2/4πεor
E
q2/4πεo
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #24119)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Magnetism, Electromagnetism & AC Circuits
Diagram
Solution
If the frequency of the ac. circuit illustrated above is 500/π Hz what would be the reactance in the circuit?
(Inductance (L) = 0.9H, Capacitance (C) = \(2 \times 10^{-6}\)
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
0.0009Ω/π
B
100Ω
C
1030Ω
D
400Ω
E
2500Ω
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Given Data: Frequency (F) = \(\frac{500}{\pi}\) , Inductance (L) = 0.9H, Capacitance (C) = \(2 \times 10^{-6}\)
Total circuit reactance = Inductive reactance ( X\(_L\) ) - Capacitive reactance ( X\(_C\) )
when ( X\(_L\) ) > ( X\(_C\) )
Inductive reactance ( X\(_L\) ) = 2\piFL = 2 \(\times\) \pi \(\times\) \(\frac{500}{\pi}\) \(\times\) 0.9 = 900\Omega
Capacitive reactance ( X\(_C\) ) = \(\frac{1}{2\piFC}\) = \(\frac{1}{2 \times \pi \times 500/\pi \times 2 \times 10^{-6}}\)
= \(\frac{1}{2 \times 10^{-3}}\) = \(\frac{1}{0.002}\)
= 500\Omega
Total circuit reactance = ( X\(_L\) ) - ( X\(_C\) ) = (900 - 500)\Omega
=400\Omega
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #24151)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 1990
Reflection, Refraction & Dispersion of Light
A boy looks at the image of an object in a plane mirror. He observes two images, a main bright one and the other faint. The observed images result from?
A
reflection only
B
refraction only
C
diffraction and interference
D
reflection and refraction
E
reflection and diffraction
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #28258)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Simplify 125\(^{\frac{-1}{3}}\) x 49\(^{\frac{-1}{2}}\) x 10\(^0\)
A
350
B
35
C
1/35
D
1/350
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
125\(^{\frac{-1}{3}}\) x 49\(^{\frac{-1}{2}}\) x 10\(^0\)
= 5\(^{-1}\) x 7\(^{-1}\) x 1
= \(\frac{1}{35}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22599)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
If 3\(^{2x}\) = 27, what is x?
A
1
B
1.5
C
4.5
D
18
E
40.5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
3\(^{2x}\) = 27
3\(^{2x}\) = 3\(^3\)
2x = 3
x = 1.5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22600)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Express 0.00562 in standard form
A
5.62 x 10-3
B
5.62 x 10-2
C
562 x 10-2
D
5.62 x 102
E
5.62 x 103
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
0.00562 = 5.62 x 10\(^{-3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22601)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Given that 1/3log10 P = 1, find the value of P
A
1/10
B
3
C
10
D
100
E
1000
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
1/3log10P = 1
log10P1/3 = log1010
P1/3 = 10 P = 1000
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22602)