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.

901.

Given that x2 + y2 + k = 60 and x = \(\sqrt{10}\) when y = 4, find the value of k.

A.

56

B.

34

C.

32

D.

-34

E.

-56

Correct answer is B

x\(^2\) + y\(^2\) + k = 60

(√10)\(^2\) + (4)\(^2\) + k = 60

k + 10 + 16 = 60

k =  60 - 26

k = 34

902.

Increase 135 in the ratio 3:5

A.

225

B.

216

C.

143

D.

140

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

903.
904.

Calculate the area of a parallelogram whose diagonals are of length 8cm and 12cm and intersect at an angle of 135°

A.

271.5cm2

B.

135.8cm2

C.

96.0cm2

D.

48.0cm2

E.

33.9cm2

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

905.

 

Find the mean deviation of 20, 25, 21, 27, 28, 29, to the nearest whole number

A.

2

B.

3

C.

4

D.

5

E.

6

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.