JAMB Mathematics Past Questions & Answers - Page 140

696.

The figure FGHK is a rhombus. What is the value of angle X?

A.

30o

B.

90o

C.

150o

D.

120o

E.

60o

Correct answer is D

< HKF = 60o, < KFG = 120o

< KFG = < KHG = x(opposite angles)

x = 120o

697.

Which of the following equations represents the graph?

A.

y = 1 + 2x + 3x2

B.

y = 1 - 2x + 3x2

C.

y = 1 + 2x - 3x2

D.

y = 1 - 2x - 3x2

E.

y = 3x2 + 2x - 1

Correct answer is E

The roots of the function are 1 and \(\frac{1}{3}\)

sum of roots = -1 + \(\frac{1}{3}\) = -\(\frac{2}{3}\)

product of roots = -1 x \(\frac{1}{3}\) = -\(\frac{1}{3}\)

x2 - (sum of roots)x + (product of roots) = 0

x2 + (-\(\frac{2}{3}\))x - (-\(\frac{1}{3}\)) = 0

x2 + \(\frac{2x}{3}\) - \(\frac{1}{3}\) = 0

3x2 + 2x - 1 = 0

698.

In the figure, find PRQ

A.

66\(\frac{1}{2}\)o

B.

62\(\frac{1}{2}\)o

C.

125o

D.

105o

E.

65o

Correct answer is B

Angle subtended at any part of the circumference of the circle \(\frac{125^o}{2}\) at centre = 360o - 235o = 125o

\(\bar{PQR}\) = \(\frac{125}{2}\)

= 62\(\frac{1}{2}\)o

699.

In a class of 60 pupils, the statistical distribution of the numbers of pupils offering Biology, History, French, Geography and Additional mathematics is as shown in the pie chart. How many pupils offer Additional Mathematics?

A.

15

B.

10

C.

18

D.

12

E.

20

Correct answer is B

(2x - 24)° + (3x - 18)° + (2x + 12)° + (x + 12)° + x° = 360°

9x = 360° + 18°

x = \(\frac{378}{9}\)

= 42°, if x = 42°, then add maths = \(\frac{2x - 42}{360}\) x 60

= \(\frac{2 \times 42 - 24}{360}\) x 60

= \(\frac{84 - 24}{6}\)