Geometry And Trigonometry Jamb Mathematics Past Questions

Question 41

if x is the addition of the prime numbers between 1 and 6; and y the H.C.F. of 6, 9, 15. Find the product of x and y

jamb 1988

  • A. 27
  • B. 30
  • C. 33
  • D. 90
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Question 42

If a metal pipe 10cm long has an external diameter of 12cm and a thickness of 1cm find the volume of the metal used in making the pipe

jamb 1988

  • A. 120\(\pi\)cm3
  • B. 110\(\pi\)cm3
  • C. 60\(\pi\)cm3
  • D. 50\(\pi\)cm3
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Question 43

A rectangular lawn has an area of 1815 square yards. if its length is 50 meters, find its width in meters given that 1 metre equals 1.1 yards

jamb 1987

  • A. 39.93
  • B. 35.00
  • C. 33.00
  • D. 30.00
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Question 44

A train moves from P to Q at an average speed of 90km/h and immediately returns from Q to P through the same route at an average speed of 45km/h. Find the average speed for the entire journey

jamb 1987

  • A. 55.00km/h
  • B. 60.00km/h
  • C. 67.50km\h
  • D. 75.00km\h
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Question 45

Two chords QR and NP of a circle intersect inside the circle at x. If RQP = 37°, RQN = 49° and QPN = 35°, find PRQ

jamb 1987

  • A. 35°
  • B. 37°
  • C. 49°
  • D. 59°
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