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UTME / JAMB 2008
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Diagram
Solution
The result of rolling a fair die 150 times is as summarized in the table above. What is the probability of obtaining a 5?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
3/10
B
1/5
C
1/6
D
1/10
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total possible outcome
12+18+x+30+2x+45 = 105+3x
∴105+3x = 150
3x = 150-105
3x = 45
x = 15
P(obtaining 5) = \(\frac{2x}{(105+3x)}\) But x= 15
=\(\frac{2(15)}{(105+3(15))}\)
=\(\frac{30}{(105+45)}\)
=\(\frac{30}{150}\)
=\(\frac{1}{5}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9302)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
A trader bought 100 tubers at 5 for N350.00. She sold them in sets of 4 for N290.00. Find her gain percent.
A
3.6%
B
3.5%
C
3.4%
D
2.55
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Cost price, c.p = \(\frac{100}{5}\) x N350 = N7000
Selling price, s.p = \(\frac{100}{5}\) x N290 = N7250
%Gain = \(\frac{S.p - C.p}{C.p}\) x 100%
= \(\frac{7250 - 7000}{7000}\) x 100% = \(\frac{250 \times 100}{7000}\)
= 3.6% (approx.)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #36334)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Binary Operations, Matrices & Determinants
Solution
Find the values of x and y respectively if
\(\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ -1 & -1\\ 2 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\) + \(\begin{pmatrix} x & 1 \\ -1 & 0\\ y & -2 \end{pmatrix}\) = \(\begin{pmatrix} -2 & 1 \\ -2 & -1\\ -3 & 0 \end{pmatrix}\)
A
-3, -2
B
-5, -3
C
-2, -5
D
-3, -5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ -1 & -1\\ 2 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\) + \(\begin{pmatrix} x & 1 \\ -1 & 0\\ y & -2 \end{pmatrix}\) = \(\begin{pmatrix} -2 & 1 \\ -2 & -1\\ -3 & 0 \end{pmatrix}\)
therefore, (x, y) = (-3, -5) respectively
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29895)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Binary Operations, Matrices & Determinants
Solution
\(\begin{pmatrix} -2 & 1 \\ 2 & 3 \end{pmatrix}\) \(\begin{pmatrix}p & q \\ r & s\end{pmatrix}\) = \(\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 0 \\0 & 1 \end{pmatrix}\). What is the value of r?
A
-\(\frac{1}{8}\)
B
\(\frac{3}{8}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{8}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
-2p + r = 1.......(i)
2p + 3r = 0.......(ii)
r - 1 + 2p ........(iii)
2p + 3(1 + 2p) = 0
2p + 3(1 + 2p) = 0
2p + 3 + 6p = 0
3 - 8p = 0 \(\to\) 8p = 3
p = \(\frac{3}{8}\)
6 = 1 - 2 \(\frac{3}{8}\)
= 1 - \(\frac{6}{8}\)
\(\frac{8 - 6}{8}\) = \(\frac{2}{8}\)
= \(\frac{1}{4}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29903)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2008
Variations
Solution
Given that x2 + y2 + k = 60 and x = \(\sqrt{10}\) when y = 4, find the value of k.
A
56
B
34
C
32
D
-34
E
-56
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x\(^2\) + y\(^2\) + k = 60
(\sqrt10)\(^2\) + (4)\(^2\) + k = 60
k + 10 + 16 = 60
k = 60 - 26
k = 34
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #42529)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
Calculate the distance between points L(-1, -6) and M(-3, -5)
A
√5
B
2√3
C
√20
D
√50
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
L\(\begin{pmatrix} x_1 & y_1 \\ -1 & -6 \end{pmatrix}\) m L\(\begin{pmatrix} x_2 & y_2 \\ -3 & -5 \end{pmatrix}\)
D = \(\sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}\)
D = \(\sqrt{(-3 - (-1)^2 + (-5 -(-6)^2}\)
D = \(\sqrt{(-3 + 1)^2 + (-5 + 6)^2}\)
D = \(\sqrt{(-2)^2 + 1^2}\)
D = \(\sqrt{4 + 1}\)
D = \(\sqrt{5}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29962)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2008
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
Bello chooses a number randomly from 1 to 10. What is the probability that it is either odd or prime?
A
\(\frac{1}{10}\)
B
\(\frac{2}{5}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
D
\(\frac{3}{5}\)
E
\(\frac{9}{10}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
the numbers from 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10. n( total numbers) = 10
the odd numbers are 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 n( odd) = 5
the prime numbers are 2, 3, 5, 7 n( prime) = 4
but total favourable outcome = ( 1,2,3,5,7,9) = 6
Pro( odd or prime no) = \(\frac{6}{10}\) = \(\frac{3}{5}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #42655)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Calorimetry, Latent Heat & Change of State
Solution
In a good thermos flask, heat loss is reduced through the following features EXCEPT?
A
the lens surface
B
the insulating cork
C
silvered walls
D
the cork lid
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The silver coating on the inner bottle of a thermos flask is used to prevent heat transfer by radiation
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14044)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
If a wheel 1.2 m in diameter rotates at one revolution per second, calculate the velocity of the wheel.
A
3.6 ms-1
B
3.77 ms-1
C
4.0 ms-1
D
7.5 ms-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
V = wr = 2\pif r = 2 x (22)/7 x 1 x 0.6
= 3.77ms-1
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14017)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
A short chain is sometimes attached to the back of a petrol tanker to?
A
generate more friction
B
ensure the balancing of the tanker
C
caution the driver when overspeeding
D
conduct excess charges to the earth
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The friction between the tanker and air creates charges which the chain conducts to the ground.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14064)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
A force F required to keep a 5 kg mass moving round a cycle of radius 3.5 m at a speed of 7 ms-1. What is the speed, if the force is tripled?
A
4.0 ms-1
B
6.6 ms-1
C
12.1 ms-1
D
21.0 ms-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The force which is centripetal
F = \(\frac{MV^2}{R}\)
= \(\frac{5 \times 7^2}{3.5}\)
= 70
Since force is 70 N when speed is 7m/s
Speed = ? when force 70N is tripled → 70 * 3 = 210N
210 = \(\frac{5\timesv^2}{3.5}\)
210 \times 3.5 = 5 * v\(^2\)
735 \div 5 = v\(^2\)
v\(^2\) = 147
v =12.12m/s
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14484)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Circular Motion, Gravitation & Simple Harmonic Motion
Solution
A body of mass 4 kg resting on a smooth horizontal plane is simultaneously acted upon by two perpendicular forces 6N and 8N. Calculate the acceleration of the motion
A
2.5 ms-1
B
3.0 ms-1
C
4.0 ms-1
D
4.5 ms-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Smooth plane has negligible friction
∴ only the resultant of the perpendicular forces is acting on the body, which is given as
F = \(\sqrt{ 6^2 + 8^2}\)
= \(\sqrt{64 + 36}\)
= \(\sqrt{100}\)
= 10N
But F = Ma
∴ a = F/M = 10/4 = 2.5 ms-1
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14485)
Physics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines
Solution
A ball is dropped and it hits the floor at a point A. It rebounds upward to a point B. While moving from A to B its?
A
kinetic energy is increasing
B
potential energy is increasing
C
potential energy is decreasing
D
kinetic energy remains constant
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The Kinetic Energy of a body is energy possessed by a body as a result of its motion.
Hence, while in motion the kinetic energy of a body changes into potential energy as it rebounds from the floor
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #35026)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Work, Energy, Power & Simple Machines
Diagram
Solution
The efficiency of the pulley system shown above is 80%. find the effort E required to lift the load of 1200N
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
275N
B
325N
C
375N
D
573N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
VR = No. of pulleys = 4
Efficiency = \(\frac{M.A}{V.R}\)
cross multiply
\(\frac{80}{100} * V.R\) = M.A
\(\frac{80}{100} * 4\) = M.A
M.A = 3.25
where M.A = \(\frac{load}{effort}\)
∴ Effort = \(\frac{1200}{3.2} * V.R\)
= 375N
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14487)
Physics
UTME / JAMB 2008
Equilibrium of Forces, Moments & Flotation
Solution
I. All the three forces must be concurrent.
II. The upward force is equal to the downward force.
III. The algebraic sum of the moment about any point must be zero.
which of the above conditions must hold for a body acted upon by a system of three coplanar forces equilibrium?
A
I and II only
B
I and III only
C
II and III only
D
I, II and III
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The condition (ii) is a condition for an equilibrium of parallel forces only while conditions (i) and (iii) are correct for both parallel and non- parallel coplanar forces.
No specifications are made, so all conditions apply.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14018)