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.

1,216.

The position of three ships P,Q and R at sea are illustrated in the diagram. The arrows indicated the North direction. The bearing of Q from P is 050o and < PQR = 72o. Calculate the bearing of R and Q

A.

155o

B.

80o

C.

158o

D.

91o

Correct answer is C

< NPQ = < PQB = 50o(alt. < s)

< PQB = 50o

< PQR = < PQR < PQB + < QBR = 72o

< QBR = < PQR - < PQB = 72o - 50o

= 22o

< NQR = 180 - < QBR = 180o - 22 = 158o, the bearing of R from Q = 158o

1,217.

Is the diagram, MN, PQ and RS are three intersecting straight lines. Which of the following statements is/are true? i. t = y ii. x + y + z + m = 180o iii. x + m + n = 180o iv. x + n = m + z

A.

i and iv

B.

ii

C.

iii

D.

iv

Correct answer is C

m + y + x = 180o(sum of < s on straight line)

y = n(vertically opp. angle)

m + n + x = 180o

1,218.

In the diagram, MQ//RS, < TUV = 70o and < RLV = 30o. Find the value of x

A.

150o

B.

110o

C.

100o

D.

95o

Correct answer is C

L + 30o - 180o(Sum of < s on straight line)

L = 180o - 30o = 150o

L = q = 150o(opposite < s are equal)

y = b = 30o(alt. < s)

b + c = 180o(sum of < s on str. line)

30o + c 180

c = 180 - 30

c = 150o

b = a = 30o (opp < s are equal)

c = d = 150o (opp < s are equal)

a + k + 70o = 180o (sum of < s on \(\bigtriangleup\))

30o + k + 70o = 180

k + 100o = 180

k = 180 - 100

k = 80o

x + 80o = 180(sum of < s on straight line)

x = 180o - 80o

x = 100o

1,219.

The diagram is a circle centre O. If < SPR = 2m and < SQR = n, express m in terms of n

A.

m = \(\frac{n}{2}\)

B.

m = 2n

C.

m = n - 2

D.

m = n + 2

Correct answer is A

If < SPR = 2m then < SQR = 2m but < AQR was n

n = 2m

m = \(\frac{n}{2}\)

1,220.

In the diagram, O is a circle centre of the circle PQRS and < PSR = 86o. If < PQR = xo, find x

A.

108o

B.

172o

C.

130o

D.

50o

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.