Euclidean Geometry - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 136:

• JAMB 1995

For what value of x is the tangent to the curve y = x\(^2\) - 4x + 3 parallel to the x-axis?

A. 3
B. 2
C. 1
D. 6

Question 137:

• JAMB 1995

In the diagram, find PQ if the area of triangle PQR is 35cm\(^2\)

A. 7cm
B. 10cm
C. 14cm
D. 17cm

Question 138:

• JAMB 1997

Each of the base angles of a isosceles triangle is 58° and the verticles of the triangle lie on a circle. Determine the angle which the base of the triangle subtends at the centre of the circle.

A. 128^o
B. 16^o
C. 64^o
D. 58^o

Question 139:

• JAMB 1997

A chord of a circle of a diameter 42cm subtends an angle of 60o at the centre of the circle. Find the length of the mirror arc

A. 22cm
B. 44cm
C. 110cm
D. 220cm

Question 140:

• JAMB 1997

An arc of a circle subtends an angle 70o at the centre. If the radius of the circle is 6cm, calculate the area of the sector subtended by the given angle.(\(\pi\) = \(\frac{22}{7}\))

A. 22cm²
B. 44cm²
C. 66cm²
D. 88cm²