Jamb Mathematics Past Questions For Year 2002

Question 41

In the diagram above, XZ is the diameter of the circle XZW, with centre O and radius 15/2 cm. If XY = 12 cm, find the area of the triangle XYZ

jamb 2002

  • A. 54 cm2
  • B. 45 cm2
  • C. 27 cm2
  • D. 75 cm2
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Question 42

The Venn diagram above shows the number of students offering music and history in a class of 80 students. If a student is picked at random from the class, what is the probability that he offers Music only?

jamb 2002

  • A. 0.38
  • B. 0.13
  • C. 0.50
  • D. 0.25
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Question 43

In the diagram above, PST is a straight line, PQ = QS = RS. If ∠RST = 72°, find x

jamb 2002

  • A. 36°
  • B. 18°
  • C. 72°
  • D. 24°
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Question 44

In the diagram above are two concentric circles of radii r and R respectively with center O. If r =2/3R, express the area of the shaded portion in terms of π and R

jamb 2002

  • A. 21/25πR^2
  • B. 9/25πR^2
  • C. 21/23πR^2
  • D. 5/9πR^2
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Question 45

In the diagram above, a cylinder is summounted by a hemisphere bowl. Calculate the volume of the solid.

jamb 2002

  • A. 180 πcm^3
  • B. 162 πcm^3
  • C. 216 πcm^3
  • D. 198 πcm^3
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