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.

3,066.

In the diagram above, |PQ| = |PR| = |RS| and ∠RSP = 35o. Find ∠QPR

A.

70o

B.

50o

C.

45o

D.

40o

E.

35o

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,067.

Find the curved surface area of a cone of radius 3cm and slant height 7cm (\(take \pi = \frac{22}{7}\)

A.

\(22cm^2\)

B.

\(44cm^2\)

C.

\(66cm^2\)

D.

\(132cm^2\)

E.

\(198cm^2\)

Correct answer is C

Curved surface area of a cone \(= \pi rt\\
\frac{22}{7}\times 3\times 7 = 66cm^2\)

3,068.

The diagonal and one side of a square are x and y units respectively. Find an expression for y in terms of x

A.

\(y=\frac{x}{2}\)

B.

\(y\frac{x}{\sqrt{2}}\)

C.

\(y=\sqrt{x}\)

D.

\(y=\sqrt{\frac{x}{2}}\)

Correct answer is B

diagonal of a square(x) = y√2

y in terms of x → 

y = \(\frac{x}{√2}\)

3,069.

Find the angle x in the diagram above

A.

310o

B.

230o

C.

190o

D.

130o

E.

100o

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,070.

Find the value of x in the diagram above

A.

8.0cm

B.

6.8cm

C.

6.6cm

D.

6.5cm

E.

5.6cm

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.