GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 341:

• JAMB 1991

In the figure, PQRS is a square of sides 8cm. What is the area of \(\bigtriangleup\)UVW?

A. 64 sq. cm
B. 40 sq.cm
C. 50 sq.cm
D. 10 sq.cm

Question 342:

• JAMB 1992

If the angles of quadrilateral are (p + 10)°, (2p - 30)°, (3p + 20)° and 4p°, find p.

A. 63
B. 40
C. 36
D. 28

Question 343:

• JAMB 1992

Determine the distance on the earth's surface between two town P (lat 60°N, Long 20°E) and Q(Lat 60°N, Long 25°W) (Radius of the earth = 6400km)

A. \(\frac{800\pi}{9}\)km
B. \(\frac{800\sqrt{3\pi}}{9}\)km
C. 800\(\pi\) km
D. 800\(\sqrt{3\pi}\) km

Question 344:

• JAMB 1992

If in the diagram, FG is parallel to KM, find the value of x

A. 75^o
B. 95^o
C. 105^o
D. 125^o

Question 345:

• JAMB 1992

X is a point due east of point Y on a coast Z is another point on the coast but 63km due south of y. If the distance ZX is 12Km. Calculate the bearing of Z from X

A. 240^o
B. 210^o
C. 150^o
D. 60^o