Euclidean Geometry - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1979

In \(\bigtriangleup\)PQR, PQ = 10cm, QR = 8cm and RP = 6cm, the perpendicular RS is drawn from R to PQ. Find the length of RS

A. 4cm
B. 32cm
C. \(\frac{30}{7}\)
D. \(\frac{40}{7}\)
E. 4.8cm

Question 2:

• JAMB 2019

From the cyclic quadrilateral MNOP above, find the value of x.

A. 16°
B. 25°
C. 42°
D. 39°

Question 3:

• JAMB 2019

The angles of a polygon are given by 2x, 5x, x and 4x respectively. The value of x is

A. 31°
B. 30°
C. 26°
D. 48°

Question 4:

• JAMB 2019

In the diagram above, O is the centre of the circle ABC, < ABO = 26° and < BOC = 130°. Calculate < AOC.

A. 26°
B. 13°
C. 80°
D. 102°

Question 5:

• JAMB 2019

Each of the interior angles of a regular polygon is 140°. Calculate the sum of all the interior angles of the polygon.

A. 1080°
B. 1260°
C. 2160°
D. 1800°