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.

2,711.

A man donates 10% of his monthly net earnings to his church. If it amounts to N4,500, what is his net monthly income?

A.

N40,500

B.

N45,000

C.

N52,500

D.

N62,000

Correct answer is B

Let;
M = Man monthly net earnings

Then;

\(\text{N4500} = \frac{\text{10%}}{\text{100%}} \times M \)

\(M = \frac{\text{N4500} \times \text{100%}}{\text{10%}} \)

M = N45,000

2,712.

Express the product of 0.00043 and 2000 in standard form.

A.

8.6 x 10-3

B.

8.3 x 10-2

C.

8.6 x 10-1

D.

8.6 x 10

Correct answer is C

0.00043 x 2000

= 43 x 10-5 x 2 x 103

= 43 x 2 x 10-5+3

= 86 x 10-2

= 8.6 x 101 x 10-2

= 8.6 x 10-1

2,713.

A woman bought a grinder for N60,000. She sold it at a loss of 15%. How much did she sell it?

A.

N53,000

B.

N52,000

C.

N51,000

D.

N50,000

Correct answer is C

SP = Nx
CP = N60,000
Percentage loss = 15%
Using percentage loss...

\(\frac{CP - SP}{CP} = \text{100%}\)

\(\text{15%} = \frac{60000 - x}{60000} \times \text{100%}\)

\(\text{15%} \times 60000 = (60000 - x)\text{100%}\)

\(60000 - x = \frac{\text{15%} \times 60000}{\text{100%}}\)

60000 - x = 3 x 3000

60000 -x = 9000

x = 60000 - 9000

x = N51,000

2,714.

Find the value of 1101112 + 101002

A.

11010112

B.

10010012

C.

10010112

D.

10011112

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,715.

IN the diagram, |LN| = 4cm, LNM = 90o and tan y = 2/3. What is the area of the ∆LMN?

A.

24cm2

B.

12cm2

C.

10cm2

D.

6cm2

Correct answer is B

\(tan \hspace{1mm}y = \frac{opp}{adj}=\frac{2}{3}\Rightarrow \frac{2}{3}=\frac{
LN}{MN}=\frac{4}{MN}\\
∴ MN = \frac{12}{2}=6\\
Area \hspace{1mm}of \hspace{1mm}\Delta LMN = \frac{1}{2}\times MN\times LN=\frac{1}{2}\times 6\times 4=12cm\)