Jamb Mathematics 2002 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 2002

If tan θ = 4/3, calculate sin\(^2\) θ - cos\(^2\) θ.

A. 16/25
B. 24/25
C. 7/25
D. 9/25

Question 27:

• JAMB 2002

Find the equation of the set of points which are equidistant from the parallel lines x = 1 and x = 7

A. Y = 3
B. X = 3
C. X = 4
D. Y = 4

Question 28:

• JAMB 2002

A bucket is 12 cm in diameter at the top, 8 cm in diameter at the bottom and 4 cm deep. Calculate its volume.

A. 304π/3 cm³
B. 144π cm³
C. 128π cm³
D. 72π cm³

Question 29:

• JAMB 2002

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

A. 12
B. 20
C. 40
D. 10

Question 30:

• JAMB 2002

Find the coordinates of the mid-point of x and y intercepts of the line 2y = 4x - 8

A. (2, 0)
B. (1, -2)
C. (-1, -2)
D. (1, 2)