GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 506:

• JAMB 2003

In the diagram PQR is a straight line and PS is a tangent to the circle < QRS with |PS| = |SR| and < SPR = 40°. Find PSQ

A. 20^o
B. 40^o
C. 10^o
D. 30^o

Question 507:

• JAMB 2004

An arc of a circle of length 22 cm subtends an angle of 3x° at the center of the circle. Find the value of x if the diameter of the circle is 14 cm

A. 60^o
B. 120^o
C. 180^o
D. 30^o

Question 508:

• JAMB 2004

An arc of a circle of length 22 cm subtends an angle of 3x° at the center of the circle. Find the value of x if the diameter of the circle is 14 cm

A. 60^o
B. 120^o
C. 180^o
D. 30^o

Question 509:

• JAMB 2004

Find the value of α² + β² if α + β = 2 and the distance between points (1, α) and (β, 1)is 3 units

A. 14
B. 3
C. 5
D. 11

Question 510:

• JAMB 2004

The sum of the interior angles of a pentagon is 6x + 6y. Find y in the terms of x

A. Y = 90 - x
B. Y = 150 - x
C. Y = 60 - x
D. Y = 120 -x