Euclidean Geometry - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 1978

A pyramid is constructed on a cuboid. The figure has

A. Twelve faces
B. Thirteen vertices
C. Fourteen edges
D. Fifteen edges
E. Sixteen edges

Question 32:

• JAMB 1978

A regular hexagon is constructed inside a circle of diameter 12cm. The area of the hexagon is

A. 36\(\pi\)cm²
B. 54\(\sqrt{3}\)cm²
C. \(\sqrt{3}\)cm²
D. \(\frac{1}{x - 1}\)

Question 33:

• JAMB 1978

In the figure, DE//BC: DB//FE: DE = 2cm, FC = 3cm, AE = 4cm. Determine the length of EC.

A. 4cm
B. 6cm
C. 3cm
D. 2cm
E. 1cm

Question 34:

• JAMB 1978

In the figure, AB is parallel to CD then x + y + z is

A. 185^o
B. 200^o
C. 270^o
D. 360^o
E. 195^o

Question 35:

• JAMB 1978

In the Figure FD\\AC, the area of AEF = 6sq.cm. AE = 3cm, BC = 3cm, CD = 5cm, < BCD is an obtuse angle. Find the length of BD.

A. \(\sqrt{33}\)
B. 6
C. 4
D. 2\(\sqrt{13}\)
E. 4\(\sqrt{5}\)