Jamb Mathematics 1992 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1992

If in the diagram, FG is parallel to KM, find the value of x

A. 75^o
B. 95^o
C. 105^o
D. 125^o

Question 27:

• JAMB 1992

X is a point due east of point Y on a coast Z is another point on the coast but 63km due south of y. If the distance ZX is 12Km. Calculate the bearing of Z from X

A. 240^o
B. 210^o
C. 150^o
D. 60^o

Question 28:

• JAMB 1992

The locus of a point which is equidistant from two given fixed points is the

A. Perpendicular bisector of the straight line joining them
B. Parallel line to the straight line joining them
C. Transverse to the straight line joining them
D. Angle bisector of 90^o which the straight line joining them makes with the horizontal

Question 29:

• JAMB 1992

What is the perpendicular distance of a point (2, 3) from the line 2x - 4y + 3 = 0?

A. \(\frac{\sqrt{5}}{2}\)
B. \(\frac{\sqrt{5}}{20}\)
C. \(\frac{5}{\sqrt{13}}\)
D. 6

Question 30:

• JAMB 1992

find then equation line through (5, 7) parallel to the line 7x + 5y = 12

A. 5x + 7y = 120
B. 7x + 5y = 70
C. X + y = 7
D. 15x + 17y = 90