JAMB Mathematics Past Questions & Answers - Page 127

631.

In the figure, PS = 7cm and RY = 9cm. IF the area of parallelogram PQRS is 56cm2. Find the area of trapezium PQTS

A.

56cm2

B.

112cm2

C.

120cm2

D.

176cm2

Correct answer is C

From the figure, PS = QR = YT = 7cm

Area of parallelogram PQRS = 56cm

56 = base x height, where base = 7

7 x h = 56cm,

h = \(\frac{56}{7}\)

= 8cm

Area of trapezium \(\frac{1}{2}\) (sum of two sides)x height where two sides are QT and PS but QT = QR + RY + YT = 7 +9 + 7 = 23cm

Area of trapezium PQTS = \(\frac{1}{2}\)(23 + 7) x 8

\(\frac{1}{2}\) x 30 x 8 = 120cmsq

632.

What is the equation of the quadratic function represented by the graph?

A.

y = x2 + x - 2

B.

y = -x2 - x + 2

C.

y = x2 - x - 2

D.

y = -x2 - x + 2

Correct answer is C

The required equation is y = x2 - x - 2

i.e. B where the graph touches the graph touches the x-axis y = 0

x2 - x - 2 = 0 = (x + 1)(x - 2) = 0

Hence roots of the equation are -1 and 2 as shown in the graph

633.

In the figure, PQ is a parallel to ST and QRS = 40o. Find the value of x

A.

55o

B.

60o

C.

65o

D.

75o

Correct answer is A

From the figure, 3x + x - 40o = 180o

4x = 180o + 40o

4x = 220o

x = \(\frac{220}{4}\)

= 55o

634.

In \(\bigtriangleup\)XYZ, determine the cosine of angle Z.

A.

\(\frac{3}{39}\)

B.

\(\frac{29}{36}\)

C.

\(\frac{14}{5}\)

D.

\(\frac{7}{5}\)

Correct answer is B

cos z = \(\frac{y^2 + x^2 -z^2}{2yx}\)

= \(\frac{9 + 36 - 16}{2(3)(6)}\)

= \(\frac{29}{36}\)

635.

The people in a city with a population of 0.9 million were grouped according to their ages. Use the diagram to determine the number of people in the 15 - 29 years group

A.

29 x 104

B.

26 x 104

C.

16 x 104

D.

13 x 104

Correct answer is B

15 - 29 years is represented by 104o

Number of people in the group is \(\frac{104}{360}\) x 0.9m

= 260000 = 26 x 104