Geometry And Trigonometry Jamb Mathematics Past Questions

Question 56

In a triangle PQT, QR = \(\sqrt{3}cm\), PR = 3cm, PQ = \(2\sqrt{3}\)cm and PQR = 30o. Find angles P and R
 

jamb 1983

  • A. P = 60o and R = 90o
  • B. P = 30o and R = 120o
  • C. P = 90o and R = 60o
  • D. P = 60o and R 60o
  • E. P = 45o and R = 105o
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Question 57

If f(x - 2) = 3x\(^2\)+ 4x + 1. Find the area of the sector
 

jamb 1982

  • A. 8
  • B. 40
  • C. 7
  • D. 24
  • E. 32
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Question 58

A sector of a circle is bounded by two radii 7cm long and an arc length 6cm. Find the area of the sector.
 

jamb 1982

  • A. 42cm2
  • B. 3cm2
  • C. 21cm2
  • D. 24cm2
  • E. 12cm2
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Question 59

A stone Q is tied to a point P vertically above Q by an inelastic string of length 2 meters. How high does the stone rise when the string is inclined at an angle 60
oto the vertical?
 

jamb 1982

  • A. It does not rise
  • B. 2\(\sqrt{3}\) meters
  • C. 3 meters
  • D. 1 meters
  • E. 3
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Question 60

In a regular polygon of n sides, each interior angle is 144°. Find n
 

jamb 1982

  • A. 12
  • B. 11
  • C. 10
  • D. 8
  • E. 6F
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