Jamb Mathematics 2000 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 2000

Solve the inequality 2 - x > x\(^2\).

A. X < -2 or x > 1
B. X > 2 or x < -1
C. -1 < x < 2
D. -2 < x < 1

Question 17:

• JAMB 2000

If α and β are the roots of the equation 3x\(^2\) + 5x - 2 = 0, find the value of 1/α + 1/β

A. -5/3
B. -2/3
C. 1/2
D. 5/2

Question 18:

• JAMB 2000

A frustrum of pyramid with square base has its upper and lower sections as squares of sizes 2m and 5m respectively and the distance between them 6m. Find the height of the pyramid from which the frustrum was obtained.

A. 8.0 m
B. 8.4 m
C. 9.0 m
D. 10.0 m

Question 19:

• JAMB 2000

P is a point on one side of the straight line UV and P moves in the same direction as UV. If the straight line ST is on the locus of P and angle VUS = 60°, find angle UST.

A. 310°
B. 130°
C. 80°
D. 50°

Question 20:

• JAMB 2000

An equilateral triangle of side √3cm is inscribed in a circle. Find the radius of the circle.

A. 2/3 cm
B. 2 cm
C. 1 cm
D. 3 cm