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.

1,716.

PQRS isa cyclic quadrilateral which PQ = PS. PT is a tangent to the circle and PQ makes an angle of 50o with the tangent as shown in the figure. What is the size of QRS?

A.

50o

B.

40o

C.

110o

D.

80o

E.

100o

Correct answer is E

< SPQ = 80o

< SPQ + < SRQ = 180(Supplementary)

80 +
< QRS = 180o - 80o

= 100o

1,717.

If O is the centre of the circle in the figure, find the value of x

A.

50

B.

260

C.

100

D.

65

E.

130

Correct answer is C

From the diagram; The value of x = 360o - 2(130o)

= 360 - 260

= 100o

1,718.

PQRS is a desk of dimensions 2m x 0.8 which is inclined at 30o to the horizontal. Find the inclination of the diagonal PR to the horizontal

A.

30o 35'

B.

30o 32'

C.

15o 36'

D.

10o

E.

10o 42'

Correct answer is E

tan\(\theta\) = \(\frac{0.8}{2}\) = (0.4)

\(\theta\) = tan-1(0.4)

From the diagram, the inclination of the diagonal PR to the horizontal is 10o 42'

1,719.

The figure FGHK is a rhombus. What is the value of angle X?

A.

30o

B.

90o

C.

150o

D.

120o

E.

60o

Correct answer is D

< HKF = 60o, < KFG = 120o

< KFG = < KHG = x(opposite angles)

x = 120o

1,720.

Which of the following equations represents the graph?

A.

y = 1 + 2x + 3x2

B.

y = 1 - 2x + 3x2

C.

y = 1 + 2x - 3x2

D.

y = 1 - 2x - 3x2

E.

y = 3x2 + 2x - 1

Correct answer is E

The roots of the function are 1 and \(\frac{1}{3}\)

sum of roots = -1 + \(\frac{1}{3}\) = -\(\frac{2}{3}\)

product of roots = -1 x \(\frac{1}{3}\) = -\(\frac{1}{3}\)

x2 - (sum of roots)x + (product of roots) = 0

x2 + (-\(\frac{2}{3}\))x - (-\(\frac{1}{3}\)) = 0

x2 + \(\frac{2x}{3}\) - \(\frac{1}{3}\) = 0

3x2 + 2x - 1 = 0