Mathematics questions and answers

Mathematics Questions and Answers

How good are you with figures and formulas? Find out with these Mathematics past questions and answers. This Test is useful for both job aptitude test candidates and students preparing for JAMB, WAEC, NECO or Post UTME.

1,186.

If 23x = 325, find the value of x

A.

7

B.

6

C.

5

D.

4

Correct answer is A

23x = 325

2 \(\times x^1 + 3 \times x^0 = 3 \times 5^1 + 2 \times 5^0\)

= 2x + 3 = 15 + 2

2x + 3 = 17

2x = 17 - 3

2x = 14

x = \(\frac{14}{2}\)

x = 7

1,187.

Simplify 10\(\frac{2}{5} - 6 \frac{2}{3} + 3\)

A.

6\(\frac{4}{15}\)

B.

6\(\frac{11}{15}\)

C.

7\(\frac{4}{15}\)

D.

7\(\frac{11}{15}\)

Correct answer is B

10\(\frac{2}{5} - 6 \frac{2}{3} + 3\)

\(\frac{52}{5} - \frac{20}{3} + \frac{3}{1}\)

= \(\frac{156 - 100 + 45}{15}\)

\(\frac{156 + 45 - 100}{15}\)

= \(\frac{201 - 100}{15}\)

= \(\frac{101}{15}\)

= 6\(\frac{11}{15}\)

1,188.

Using the venn diagram, find n(x \(\cap\) y1)

A.

2

B.

3

C.

4

D.

6

Correct answer is A

(x \(\cap\) y2) = [a, b]

n(x \(\cap\) y2) = 2

1,189.

In the diagram, ST//PQ reflex angle SRQ = 198o and < RQp = 72o. Find the value of y

A.

18o

B.

54o

C.

87o

D.

92o

Correct answer is B

R +198 = 360(angles at a point)

R = 360 - 198 = 162o

C = 72(alternate angle), b + c = 180(angles or straight line)

b = 190 - c = 180 - 72 = 108

a + b = R = 162

a = R - b = 162 - 108

= 54, but a = y(alternate angles)

y = 54o

1,190.

In the diagram, PQ is a straight line. Calculate the value of the angle labelled 2y

A.

130o

B.

120o

C.

110o

D.

100o

Correct answer is D

Sum of angles on straight line = 180o

80o + 50o + x + 10o = 180o

140o + x = 180o

x = 180o - 140o

x = 40o

total sum of all angles = 360o

2yo + 2xo + 80o + 50o + x + 10o = 360o

2yo + 2(40)o + 80o + 50o + 40 + 10 = 360o

2yo + 80 + 180o = 360o

2yo + 260o = 360o

2yo = 360o - 260o

2yo = 100o

angle 2yo = 100o