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.

1,541.

If 2x + y = 10, and y \(\neq\) 0, which of the following is not a possible value of x?

A.

4

B.

5

C.

8

D.

10

Correct answer is B

The value for which the equation is impossible

2x = 10 (if y = 0)

x = 5

1,542.

A machine valued at N20,000 depreciates by 10% every year. What will be the value of the machine at the end of two years?

A.

N16,200

B.

N1,4,200

C.

12,000

D.

8000

Correct answer is A

D = P(I - \(\frac{R}{100}\))n where P = N20,000; R = 10%, n = 2

D = 20,000(I - \(\frac{10}{100}\))2

= 20000(0.9)2

20,000 x 0.81 = N16,200

1,543.

If the simple interest on a sum of money invested at 3% per annum for 2\(\frac{1}{2}\) years is N123, find the principal.

A.

N676.50

B.

N820

C.

N1,640

D.

N4,920

Correct answer is C

I = N123; R = 3%' T = 2\(\frac{1}{2}\) yrs; P = \(\frac{100 \times 1}{RT}\)

P = \(\frac{100 \times 123}{3 \times 2.5}\)

principal(P) = N1640

1,544.

What is the place value of 9 in the number 3.0492?

A.

\(\frac{9}{10000}\)

B.

\(\frac{9}{1000}\)

C.

\(\frac{9}{100}\)

D.

\(\frac{9}{10}\)

Correct answer is B

Place value of 9 in 3.0492

= 0.009

= \(\frac{9}{1000}\)

1,545.

Given that (2x - 1)(x + 5) = 2x2 - mx - 5, what is the value of m

A.

11

B.

5

C.

-9

D.

-10

Correct answer is C

(2x - 1)(x + 5) = 2x2 - mx - 5

2x2 + 10x - x - 5

= 2x2 + 9x - 5 = 2x2 - mx - 5

comparing the co-efficient of x

-m = 9

m = -9