GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 401:

• 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 402:

• JAMB 1995

Determine the value of x in the figure

A. 134^o
B. 81^o
C. 53^o
D. 46^o

Question 403:

• JAMB 1995

PT is a tangent to the circle TYZX. YT = YX and < PTX = 50^o. Calculate < TZY

A. 50^o
B. 65^o
C. 85^o
D. 130^o

Question 404:

• JAMB 1995

In the diagram, the base diameter is 14cm while the height is 12cm. Calculate the total surface area if the cylinder has both a base and a top.[\(\pi \frac{22}{7}\)]

A. 836cm²
B. 308cm²
C. 528cm²
D. 154cm²

Question 405:

• JAMB 1995

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

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