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UTME / JAMB 2015
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
If x + y = 90 simplify \((sinx + siny)^2\)−2sinxsiny
A
1
B
0
C
2
D
-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given: \(x + y = 90^\circ ... (1)\)
\((\sin x + \sin y)^{2} - 2\sin x \sin y = \sin^{2} x + \sin^{2} y + 2\sin x \sin y - 2\sin x \sin y\)
= \(\sin^{2} x + \sin^{2} y ... (2)\)
Recall: \(\sin x = \cos (90 - x) ... (a)\)
From (1), \(y = 90 - x ... (b)\)
Putting (a) and (b) in (2), we have
\(\sin^{2} x + \sin^{2} y \equiv \cos^{2} (90 - x) + \sin^{2} (90 - x)\)
= 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40626)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
A man with an annual salary of N2000, has allowances of N600. If Income Tax is 5%. How much income tax expenses does he pay each year?
A
15
B
50
C
70
D
25
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
His annual salary = N2000
His allowances = N600
So his taxable income = Annual salary − allowance
= N2000 − N600
= N1400
He pay at 5%
Then, his allowance income tax 5/100 \times 1400 = N70
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40628)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Solve the equation \( 3x^2 − 4x − 5 = 0 \)
A
x = 1.75 or − 0.15
B
x = 2.12 or − 0.79
C
x = 1.5 or − 0.34
D
x = 2.35 or −1.23
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Using the quadratic formula, we have
\(x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^{2} - 4ac}}{2a}\)
From the equation \(3x^{2} - 4x - 5 = 0\), a = 3, b = -4 and c = -5.
\(\therefore x = \frac{-(-4) \pm \sqrt{(-4)^{2} - 4(3)(-5)}}{2(3)}\)
= \(\frac{4 \pm \sqrt{16 + 60}}{6}\)
= \(\frac{4 \pm \sqrt{76}}{6}\)
= \(\frac{4 \pm 8.72}{6}\)
= \(\frac{4 + 8.72}{6} \text{ or } \frac{4 - 8.72}{6}\)
= \(\frac{12.72}{6} \text{ or } \frac{-4.72}{6}\)
\(x = \text{2.12 or -0.79}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40630)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Solution
The first and last term of a linear sequence (AP) are 6 and 10 respectively. If the sum of the sequence is 40. Find the number of terms
A
nth = 3
B
nth = 4
C
nth = 5
D
nth = 6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
nth term of a linear sequence (AP) = a+(n − 1)d
first term = 6, last term = 10 sum − 40
i.e. a = 6, l = 10, S = 40
\(S_n\)= n/2(2a + (n − 1)d or Sn = \div2 (a + l)
\(S_n\) = n/2(a + l)
40 = n/2(6 + 10)
40 = 8n
8n = 40
8n = 40
n = 40/8
= 5
The number of terms = 5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40633)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
Find the equation of a line which is form origin and passes through the point (−3, −4)
A
y = \( \frac{3x}{4} \)
B
y = \( \frac{4x}{3} \)
C
y = \( \frac{2x}{3} \)
D
y = \( \frac{x}{2} \)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The slope of the line from (0, 0) passing through (-3, -4) = \(\frac{-4 - 0}{-3 - 0}\)
= \(\frac{4}{3}\)
Equation of a line is given as \(y = mx + b\), where m = slope and b = intercept.
To get the value of b, we use a point on the line, say (0, 0).
\(y = \frac{4}{3} x + b\)
\(0 = \frac{4}{3}(0) + b\)
\(b = 0\)
The equation of the line is \(y = \frac{4}{3} x\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40636)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
The amount A to which a principal P amounts at r% compound interest for n years is given by the formula A = P(1 + (r \div 100)\(^n\). Find A, if P = 126, r = 4 and n = 2.
A
N132.50K
B
N136.30K
C
N125.40K
D
N257.42K
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\( A = P \left(1 + \frac{r}{100}\right)^n \)
Where P = 126, r = 4,n = 2
A=126 \( \left(1 + \frac{4}{100}\right)^2 \text{Using LCM} \)
=126 \( \left(\frac{100+4}{100}\right)^2 = 126 \left(\frac{104}{100}\right)^2 \)
=126 \( \left(1.04^2 \right) \)
= 126 * 1.04 * 1.04
=136.28
A = 136.30 (approx.)
The Amount A, = N136.30k
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40642)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Make x the subject of the equation
s = 2 + \(\frac{t}{5} \)(x + ⅗y)
A
x = 5[(s − 2) ÷ t] - 3/5y
B
x = 25[(s − 2) ÷ t] − 3ty
C
x = [1 ÷ (s − 2)3ty]
D
x = [5(s − 2) 2 ÷ 3ty] × t
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40645)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
If log520 = x, find x
A
1.761
B
1.354
C
1.861
D
2.549
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
log520 = x
5x = 20(Take log10 of both sides)
log5x = log20
xlog5 = log20
x= [log20 ÷ log5]
[1.30103 ÷ 0.69897]
x = 1.861
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40647)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Find at which rate per annum simple interest N525 will amount to N588 in 3 years.
A
3%
B
2%
C
5%
D
4%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
I = A − P
= N588 − N525
∴I = N63
I = PRT ÷ 100
R = [100I ÷PT]
R = [(100 × 63 ) ÷ (525 × 3)]
= (6300 ÷ 1575) = 4
∴ The rate = 4 %
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40649)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Solution
Given that A = {1, 5, 7}
B = {3, 9, 12, 15}
C = {2, 4, 6, 8}
Find (A ∪ B) ∪ C
A
{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15}
B
{1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 12, 15}
C
{2, 4, 5, 9, 12, 15}
D
{1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15}
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
{A ∪ B ∪ C}
{A ∪ B} = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15}
∪ C={2,4,6,8}
{A ∪ B} ∪ C = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15} ∪ {2, 4, 6, 8}
= {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15}
{A ∪ B} ∪ C = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15}
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40654)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Variations
Solution
The extension of a stretched string is directly proportional to its tension. If the extension produced by a tension of 8 Newton’s is 2cm, find the extension produced by a tension of 12 newton’s.
A
2
B
1
C
0
D
3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the extension be E and the tension be T.
Then \(E \propto T\)
\(E = kT\)
when T = 8N, E = 2cm
\(2 = k \times 8\)
\(k = \frac{2}{8} = 0.25\)
\(\therefore E = 0.25T\)
when T = 12N, \(E = 0.25 \times 12 = 3cm\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40657)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Algebraic Expressions, Polynomials & Factorisation
Solution
Factorize \( x^2 − 2x − 15 \)
A
(x + 3)2
B
(x + 5)(x − 3)
C
(x − 5)2
D
(x − 5)(x + 3)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x2 − 2x − 15
(x2 − 5x) + (3x − 15)
x(x − 5)+ 3(x − 5)
(x − 5)(x + 3)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40664)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
If A = (−3,5) and B = (4,−1) find the co-ordinate of the mid point
A
2, ½
B
½ , 2
C
1, ½
D
0, 2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The coordinate of the midpoint is \((\frac{-3 + 4}{2}, \frac{5 + (-1)}{2})\)
= \((\frac{1}{2}, 2)\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40667)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Find the simple interest on N325 in 5years at 3% per annum.
A
N48.75K
B
N50.10K
C
N75.50K
D
N15.75K
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
I =[ PRT ÷ 100]
[(325 × 5 × 3) ÷ (100)]
N(195 ÷ 4)
N48.75K
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40669)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Simplify (0.09)2 and give your answer correct to 4 significant figures
A
0.81
B
0.081
C
0.0081
D
8.0001
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(0.09)2 = 0.09 × 0.09
= 0.0081
= 0.008100 to 4 significant figures
Please, start counting first from the non-zero digits i.e. 8
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40676)