Jamb Mathematics 2006 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 2006

In the diagram above, QR is in the diameter of the semicircle QR. Find the area of the figure to the nearest whole number. [\(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]

A. 89 cm²
B. 70 cm²
C. 90 cm²
D. 80 cm²

Question 27:

• JAMB 2006

If tan θ = ⁵/₄, find sin²θ - cos²θ.

A. ⁵/₄
B. ⁴¹/₉
C. ⁹/₄₁
D. 1

Question 28:

• JAMB 2006

PQ and RS are two parallel lines. If the coordinates of P, Q, R, S are (1,q), (3,2), (3,4), (5,2q) respectively, find the value of q

A. 3
B. 4
C. 1
D. 2

Question 29:

• JAMB 2006

In triangle XYZ, ∠ XYZ = 15^o, ∠ XZY = 45^o and lXYl = 7 cm. Find lYZl.

A. 14√2 cm
B. \(7\left(\frac{\sqrt{6}}{2}\right)\)
C. 7√2 cm
D. 7 cm

Question 30:

• JAMB 2006

In the diagram above, find the value of x

A. 55^o
B. 50^o
C. 45^o
D. 40^o