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.

981.

The 4th term of a G.P is 3 and its first term is 81. What is its common ratio?

A.

3

B.

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

C.

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

D.

-\(\frac{1}{3}\)

E.

-3

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

982.

Express the quotient of 0.422 and 0.004 in standard form

A.

1.055 × 102

B.

10.55 × 101

C.

105 × 100

D.

10.55 × 10-1

E.

1.055 × 10-2

Correct answer is A

= \(\frac{0.422}{0.004}\)

= \(\frac{4.22 \times 10^{-1}}{4 \times 10^{-3}}\)

= \(1.055 \times 10^{-1 - (-3)}\)

= \(1.055 \times 10^2\)

983.

Evaluate ut - \(\frac{1}{2}\)ft2 when t = 5, u = -20 and f = 10

A.

225

B.

72

C.

-75

D.

-125

E.

-225

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

984.

If cos x = 4/5, 0° \( \leq \) x \( \leq \) 90°, find the value of (1 + tan x)/(1 - tan x)

A.

9

B.

7

C.

4

D.

\(\frac{7}{16}\)

E.

\(\frac{9}{25}\)

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

985.

One of the interior angles of a regular polygon is 120°. Find the number of sides of the polygon

A.

3

B.

4

C.

6

D.

9

E.

12

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.