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Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Topic: GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY

Jamb Mathematics Questions - GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY

Question 1:
If the value of \(\pi\) is taken to be \(\frac{22}{7}\), the area of a semi-circle of diameter 42m is
  • A 5544m<sup style='font-size: smaller;'>2</sup>
  • B 1386m<sup style='font-size: smaller;'>2</sup>
  • C 132m<sup style='font-size: smaller;'>2</sup>
  • D 264m<sup style='font-size: smaller;'>2</sup>
  • E 693m<sup style='font-size: smaller;'>2</sup>
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Question 2:
In \(\bigtriangleup\)PQR, PQ = 10cm, QR = 8cm and RP = 6cm, the perpendicular RS is drawn from R to PQ. Find the length of RS
  • A 4cm
  • B 32cm
  • C \(\frac{30}{7}\)
  • D \(\frac{40}{7}\)
  • E 4.8cm
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Question 3:
The angle of elevation of the top of a tree from a point on the ground 60m away from the foot of the tree is 78°. Find the height of the tree correct to the nearest whole number.
  • A 148m
  • B 382m
  • C 282m
  • D 248m
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Question 4:
From the cyclic quadrilateral MNOP above, find the value of x.
  • A 16°
  • B 25°
  • C 42°
  • D 39°
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Question 5:
The locus of a point which moves so that it is equidistant from two intersecting straight lines is the
  • A Bisector of the two lines
  • B Line parallel to the two lines
  • C Angle bisector of the two lines
  • D Perpendicular bisector of the two lines
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