GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 591:

• JAMB 2010

If cot\(\theta\) = \(\frac{8}{15}\), where \(\theta\) is acute, find sin\(\theta\)

A. \(\frac{8}{17}\)
B. \(\frac{15}{17}\)
C. \(\frac{16}{17}\)
D. \(\frac{13}{17}\)

Question 592:

• JAMB 2011

What is the size of each interior angle of a 12-sided regular polygon?

A. 120^o
B. 150^o
C. 30^o
D. 180^o

Question 593:

• JAMB 2011

A circle of perimeter 28cm is opened to form a square. What is the maximum possible area of the square?

A. 56cm²
B. 49cm²
C. 98cm²
D. 28cm²

Question 594:

• JAMB 2011

A chord of circle of radius 7cm is 5cm from the centre of the maximum possible area of the square?

A. 4√6 cm
B. 3√6 cm
C. 6√6 cm
D. 2√6 cm

Question 595:

• JAMB 2011

A solid metal cube of side 3 cm is placed in a rectangular tank of dimension 3, 4 and 5 cm. What volume of water can the tank now hold

A. 48 cm³
B. 33 cm³
C. 60 cm³
D. 27 cm³