JAMB Mathematics Past Questions & Answers - Page 109

541.

The histogram above shows the ages of victims of a pollution. How many people were involved in the pollution?

A.

20

B.

21

C.

15

D.

18

Correct answer is A

\(\begin{array}{c|c} \text{Age in years} & 10 & 20 & 30 & 40 & 50 \\\hline \text{frequency} & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 2\end{array}\)

\(\sum f \) = number of people involved in the pollution

\(\sum f\) = 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 2 = 20

542.

In the diagram PQR is a straight line and PS is a tangent to the circle < QRS with |PS| = |SR| and < SPR = 40°. Find PSQ

A.

20o

B.

40o

C.

10o

D.

30o

Correct answer is B

PS = SR

\(\bigtriangleup\)PSR is an isosceles

< P = < SPQ = 40°

< R = < SRQ

< PSQ = < SRQ (alternate segment)

< PSQ = 40°

543.

Triangle OPQ is the solution of the inequalities

A.

x - 1 < 0, y + \(\geq\) 0, y - x \(\geq\) 0

B.

x + 1 \(\leq\) 0, y + x \(\geq\) 0, y - x \(\leq\) 0

C.

x - 1 \(\geq\) 0, y - x \(\geq\) 0, y + x \(\geq\) 0

D.

y + x \(\geq\) 0, y - x \(\leq\) 0

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

544.

Use the graph find the values of p and q if px + qy \(\geq\) 4

A.

p = 2, q = -1

B.

p = -1, q = 2

C.

p = 2, q = 2

D.

p = 1, q = 2

Correct answer is B

m = \(\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{2 - 0}{0 - (4)} = \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2}\)

\(\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \geq m\)

\(\frac{y - 0}{x + 4} \geq \frac{1}{2}\)

2y \(\geq\) x + 4, -x + 2y \(\geq\) 4 = px + qy \(\geq\) 4

p = -1, q = 2

545.

The histogram shows the distribution of passengers in taxis at a certain motor park. How many taxis have more than 4 passengers?

A.

17

B.

16

C.

15

D.

14

Correct answer is A

\(\begin{array}{c|c} \text{no. of passengers} & \text{Number of taxis}\\ \hline 0.5 - 2.5 & 3\\ 2.5 - 4.5 & 4 \\ 4.5 - 6.5 & 7\\ 6.5 - 8.5 & 5\\ 8.5 - 10.5 & 4 \\ 10.5 - 12.5 & 1\\ \hline \text{Total} & 24 \end{array}\)

Thus, the taxi with more than 4 passengers

= 7 + 5 + 4 + 1 = 17