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Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Mathematics Questions

Question 31:
If tan \(\theta\) = \(\frac{m^2 - n^2}{2mn}\) find sec\(\theta\)
  • A \(\frac{m^2 + n^2}{(m^2 - n^2)}\)
  • B \(\frac{m^2 + n^2}{2mn}\)
  • C \(\frac{mn}{2(m^2 + n^2)}\)
  • D \(\frac{m^2n^2}{2(m^2 - n^2)}\)
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Question 32:
From two points x and y, 8m apart, and in line with a pole, the angle of elevation of the top of the pole are 30o and 60o respectively. Fins the height of the pole assuming that x, y and the foot of the pole are the same horizontal plane and x and y are on the same side of the pole.
  • A \(\sqrt{6}\)
  • B 4\(\sqrt{3}\)
  • C \(\sqrt{3}\)
  • D \(\frac{12}{\sqrt{3}}\)
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Question 33:
A room is 12m long, 9m wide and 8m high. Find the cosine of the angle which a diagonal of the room makes with the floor of the room
  • A \(\frac{5}{17}\)
  • B \(\frac{8}{17}\)
  • C \(\frac{8}{15}\)
  • D \(\frac{12}{17}\)
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Question 34:
What is the circumference of latitude 0°S if R is the radius of the earth?
  • A R cos\(\theta\)
  • B 2\(\pi\) R cos \(\theta\)
  • C R sin \(\theta\)
  • D 2\(\pi\) R sin \(\theta\)
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Question 35:
The base of a pyramid is a square of side 8cm. If its vertex is directly above the centre, find the height, given that the edge is 4.3cm
  • A 6cm
  • B 5cm
  • C 4cm
  • D 3cm
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