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Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Mathematics Questions

Question 31:
The bearing of a bird on a tree from a hunter on the ground is N72oE. What is the bearing of the hunter from the birds?
  • A S 18o W
  • B S 72o W
  • C S 72o E
  • D S 27o E
  • E S 27o W
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Question 32:
Without using table, calculate the value of 1 + sec2 30o
  • A 2\(\frac{1}{3}\)
  • B \(\frac{2}{15}\)
  • C \(\frac{5}{3}\)
  • D 3\(\frac{1}{2}\)
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Question 33:
What is the probability that a number chosen at random from the intergers between 1 and 10 inclusive is either a prime or a multiple of 3?
  • A \(\frac{7}{10}\)
  • B \(\frac{3}{5}\)
  • C \(\frac{4}{5}\)
  • D \(\frac{3}{10}\)
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Question 34:
Find the area of a regular hexagon inscribed in a circle of radius 8cm
  • A 16\(\sqrt{3}\) cm3
  • B 96\(\sqrt{3}\) cm3
  • C 192\(\sqrt{3}\) cm3
  • D 16\(\sqrt{3}\) cm2
  • E 33cm2
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Question 35:
If cos \(\theta\) = \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\) and \(\theta\) is less than 90o. Calculate \(\frac{\cot(90 - \theta)}{sin^2\theta}\)
  • A \(\frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}\)
  • B \(4 \sqrt{3}\)
  • C \(\sqrt{\frac{3}{2}}\)
  • D \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\)
  • E \(\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}\)
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