GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 536:

• JAMB 2006

If tan θ = ⁵/₄, find sin²θ - cos²θ.

A. ⁵/₄
B. ⁴¹/₉
C. ⁹/₄₁
D. 1

Question 537:

• 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 538:

• 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 539:

• JAMB 2006

In the diagram above, find the value of x

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

Question 540:

• JAMB 2006

In the diagram above, POQ is a diameter of the circle PQRS. If ∠ PSR = 145°, find x°

A. 55^o
B. 45^o
C. 35^o
D. 25^o