Jamb Mathematics 2001 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 2001

A sector of a circle of radius 7.2cm which subtends an angle of 300° at the centre is used to form a cone. What is the radius of the base of the cone?

A. 8cm
B. 6cm
C. 9cm
D. 7cm

Question 17:

• JAMB 2001

A point P moves such that it is equidistant from Points Q and R. Find QR when PR = 8cm and angle PRQ = 30°

A. 4√3cm
B. 8cm
C. 8√3cm
D. 4cm

Question 18:

• JAMB 2001

A straight line makes an angle of 30° with the positive x-axis and cuts the y-axis at y = 5. Find the equation of the straight line.

A. Y = (x/10) + 5
B. Y = x + 5
C. √3y = - x + 5√3
D. √3y = x + 5√3

Question 19:

• JAMB 2001

Given an isosceles triangle with length of 2 equal sides t units and opposite side √3t units with angle θ. Find the value of the angle θ opposite to the √3t units.

A. 100°
B. 120°
C. 30°
D. 60°

Question 20:

• JAMB 2001

Find the value of P if the line joining (P, 4) and (6, -2) is perpendicular to the line joining (2, P) and (-1, 3).

A. 4
B. 6
C. 3
D. O