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.

1,371.

If 85% of x is N3230, what is the value of x?

A.

N2745.50

B.

N3714.50

C.

N3800.00

D.

N4845.00

Correct answer is C

85% of x = 3230

\(\frac{85}{100} \times x\) = N3230

x = \(\frac{100}{85}\) x N3230

x = N3800.00

1,372.

If 92x = \(\frac{1}{3}\)(27x), find x

A.

2

B.

1

C.

-1

D.

-2

Correct answer is C

92x = \(\frac{1}{3}\)(27x)

(22)2x = \(\frac{(3^{3x})}{3}\)

(34x) = 33x - 1

4x = 3x - 1

4x - 3x = -1

x = -1

1,373.

Express 2.7864 x 10-3 to 2 significant figures

A.

0.28

B.

0.27

C.

0.0028

D.

0.0027

Correct answer is C

2.7864 x 10-3 = 0.0027864

= 0.0028(approx. 2 s.f)

1,374.

What is the median of the following scores: 22 35 41 63 74 82

A.

82

B.

52

C.

49

D.

22

Correct answer is B

22 35 41 63 74 82


Median = \(\frac{41 + 63}{2} = \frac{104}{2}\)

= 52

1,375.

In an examination, Kofi scored x% in Physics, 50% in Chemistry and 70% in Biology. If his mean score for the three subjects was 55%, find x

A.

40

B.

45

C.

55

D.

60

Correct answer is B

\(\frac{x + 50 + 70}{3} = 55\)

x + 120 = 3(55)

x + 120 = 165

= 165 - 120

x = 45%