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.

1,336.

In the diagram, QR//ST, /PQ/ = /PR/ and < PST = 75o. Find the value of y

A.

105o

B.

110o

C.

130o

D.

150o

Correct answer is A

In \(\bigtriangleup\) PQR,

Q = S = 75o (Corresponding angle)

R = Q = 75o (Base angles of an isosceles \(\bigtriangleup\))

But, y + 75o = 180o (Sum of angles in a straight line)

y = 180 - 75

y = 105o

1,337.

What is the value of m in the diagram?

A.

20o

B.

30o

C.

40o

D.

50o

Correct answer is B

4m - 15o = m + 75o

(Vertically opposite angles are equal)

4m - m = 75 + 15

3m = 90

m = \(\frac{90}{3}\)

m = 30o

1,338.

The bar chart shows the marks distribution in am English test. What percentage of the students had marks ranging from 35 to 50?

A.

55\(\frac{1}{3}\)%

B.

60%

C.

65%

D.

66\(\frac{2}{3}\)%

Correct answer is D

Percentage of students with marks ranging from 35 to 50 = \(\frac{f_{35} + f{40} + f{50}}{\sum f}\)

= \(\frac{35 + 40 + 45}{20 + 35 + 40 + 45 + 25 + 15}\) x 100%

= \(\frac{120}{180}\) x 100%

= 66\(\frac{2}{3}\)%

1,339.

The bar chart shows the marks distribution in am English test. If 50% is the pass mark, how many students passed the test?

A.

100

B.

85

C.

80

D.

70

Correct answer is B

Pass mark = 50%

No. of students that passed = f50 + f65 + f80

= 45 + 25 + 15

= 85

1,340.

In the diagram, < PSR = 220o, < SPQ = 58o and < PQR = 41o. Calculate the obtuse angle QRS.

A.

90o

B.

100o

C.

121o

D.

60o

Correct answer is C

Joining SQ. In \(\bigtriangleup\) SPQ,

(22o + a) + 55o + (41o + b) = 180o

121o + a + b = 180o

a + b = 180 - 121

a + b = 59o.....(1)

In \(\bigtriangleup\) SRPQ; R + a + b = 180o

R + 59o = 180o

(in (1), a + b = 59o)

R = 180 - 59

R = 121o