Euclidean Geometry Jamb Mathematics Past Questions

Question 1

Find the number of sides of a regular polygon whose interior angle is twice the exterior angle.

jamb 2001

  • A. 6
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 8
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Question 2

P(-6, 1) and Q(6, 6) are the two ends of the diameter of a given circle. Calculate the radius.

jamb 2021

  • A. 6.5 units
  • B. 13.0 units
  • C. 3.5 units
  • D. 7.0 units
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Question 3

The chord ST of a circle is equal to the radius, r, of the circle. Find the length of arc ST.

jamb 2001

  • A. πr/6
  • B. πr/2
  • C. πr/12
  • D. πr/3
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Question 4

The sum of the interior angles of a polygon is 20 right angles. How many sides does the polygon have?

jamb 2002

  • A. 12
  • B. 20
  • C. 40
  • D. 10
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Question 5

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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