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.

1,591.

Use the graph find the values of p and q if px + qy \(\geq\) 4

A.

p = 2, q = -1

B.

p = -1, q = 2

C.

p = 2, q = 2

D.

p = 1, q = 2

Correct answer is B

m = \(\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{2 - 0}{0 - (4)} = \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2}\)

\(\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \geq m\)

\(\frac{y - 0}{x + 4} \geq \frac{1}{2}\)

2y \(\geq\) x + 4, -x + 2y \(\geq\) 4 = px + qy \(\geq\) 4

p = -1, q = 2

1,592.

The histogram shows the distribution of passengers in taxis at a certain motor park. How many taxis have more than 4 passengers?

A.

17

B.

16

C.

15

D.

14

Correct answer is A

\(\begin{array}{c|c} \text{no. of passengers} & \text{Number of taxis}\\ \hline 0.5 - 2.5 & 3\\ 2.5 - 4.5 & 4 \\ 4.5 - 6.5 & 7\\ 6.5 - 8.5 & 5\\ 8.5 - 10.5 & 4 \\ 10.5 - 12.5 & 1\\ \hline \text{Total} & 24 \end{array}\)

Thus, the taxi with more than 4 passengers

= 7 + 5 + 4 + 1 = 17

1,593.

The graph shows the cumulative frequency of the distribution of masses of fertilizer for 48 workers in one institution. Which of the following gives the inter-quartile range?

A.

\(\frac{1}{2}(Q_3 - Q_1)\)

B.

Q3 - Q2

C.

Q3 - Q2

D.

Q3 - Q1

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,594.

The bar chart shows different colours of cars passing a particular point of a certain street in two minutes. What fraction of the cars is yellow

A.

\(\frac{1}{5}\)

B.

\(\frac{2}{25}\)

C.

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

D.

\(\frac{3}{25}\)

Correct answer is D

\(\begin{array}{c|c} \text{colour of cars} & \text{Number (frequency)} \\ \hline yellow & 3 \\white & 4\\ red & 8\\ green & 2\\ blue & 6\\ black & 2\\ \hline & 25 \\ \hline\end{array}\)

Thus, the fraction of the total numbers that are yellow is \(\frac{3}{25}\)

1,595.

Find the value of \(\theta\) in the diagram

A.

60o

B.

100o

C.

120o

D.

30o

Correct answer is C

Using cosine formula (t\(\sqrt{3}\))2 = t2 + t2 - 2t2 cos\(\theta\)

3t2 = 2t2 - 2t2 cos\(\theta\) = 2t2(1 - cos\(\theta\))

1 - cos\(\theta\) = \(\frac{3t^2}{2t^2}\) = \(\frac{3}{2}\)

cos = 1 - \(\frac{3}{2} = -\frac{1}{2}\)

\(\theta\) = cos-1(-\(\frac{1}{2}\)) = 120o and 240o

N.B 0 \(\geq\) \(\theta\) 360