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.

1,671.

In the diagram, HK is parallel to QR, PH = 4cm and HQ = 3cm. What is the ratio of KR:PR?

A.

7:3

B.

3:7

C.

3:4

D.

4:3

Correct answer is B

In \(\bigtriangleup\)PHK and \(\bigtriangleup\)PAR = \(\frac{PH}{PQ} = \frac{PK}{PR}\)

\(\frac{4}{7} \times \frac{PR-KR}{PR}\)

4PR = 7(PR - KR) = 7PR - 7KR

\(\frac{KR}{PR} = \frac{3}{7}\)

KR:PR = 3:7

1,672.

MN is tangent to the given circle at M, MR and MQ are two chords. IF QNM is 60o and MNQ is 40o. Find RMQ

A.

120o

B.

110o

C.

60o

D.

20o

Correct answer is D

QMN = 60o

MRQ = 60o(angle in the alternate segment are equal)

MQN = 80o(angle sum of a \(\bigtriangleup\) = 180o)

60 = x = 80o(exterior angle = sum of opposite interior angles)

x = 80o - 60o = 20o

RMQ = 20o

1,673.

On the curve, the points at which the gradient of the curve is equal to zero are

A.

c, d, f. i, l

B.

b, e, g, j, m

C.

a, b, c, d, f, i, j, l

D.

c, d, f, h, i, l

Correct answer is B

The gradient of any curve is equal to zero at the turning points. i.e. maximum or minimum points. The points in the above curve are b, e, g, j, m

1,674.

In the figure, a solid consists of a hemisphere surmounted by a right circular cone, with radius 3.0cm and height 6.0cm. Find the volume of the solid

A.

36\(\pi\)cm 3

B.

54\(\pi\)cm 2

C.

18\(\pi\)cm 2

D.

108\(\pi\)cm 2

Correct answer is A

The volume of the solid = vol. of cone + vol. of hemisphere

volume of cone = \(\frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h\)

= \(\frac{1 \pi}{3} \times (3)^2 x 6 = 18 \pi cm^2\)

vol. of hemisphere = \(\frac{4 \pi r^3}{6} = \frac{2 \pi r^3}{3}\)

= \(\frac{2 \pi}{3} \times (3)^3 = 18\pi cm^3\)

vol. of solid = 18\(\pi\) + 18\(\pi\)

= 36\(\pi\)cm3

1,675.

In the figure, XR and YQ are tangents to the circle YZXP if ZXR = 45° and YZX = 55°, Find ZYQ

A.

135O

B.

125O

C.

100O

D.

90O

Correct answer is A

< RXZ = < ZYX = 45O(Alternate segment)

< ZYQ = 90 + 45

= 135°