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.

3,086.

In \(sin(X+30)^o=cos40^o\),find X

A.

10o

B.

20o

C.

50o

D.

60o

E.

90o

Correct answer is B

\(sin(X+30)^o=cos40^o\\
X+30+40=90^o\)complementary angles
\(X=20^o\)

3,087.

In the diagram, PQ||SR. Find the value of Z

A.

30o

B.

40o

C.

45o

D.

90o

E.

120o

Correct answer is D

Given PQ//SR
x = 45º

y = 45º

z = ?

Sum of angles in a triangle  = 180º

(x + y + z)º = 180º

(45 + 45 + z)º = 180º

90º + zº = 180º

z = (180 - 90)º

z = 90º

3,088.

In ∆PQR. ∠PQR is a right angle. |QR| = 2cm and ∠PRQ = 60o. Find |PR|

A.

4√3cm

B.

4cm

C.

2√3cm

D.

\(\frac{4}{3}cm\)

E.

1cm

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,089.

A box contain 2 white and 3 blue identical balls. If two balls are picked at random, one after the other, without replacement, what is the probability of picking two balls of different colours?

A.

\(\frac{5}{25}\)

B.

\(\frac{7}{20}\)

C.

\(\frac{3}{5}\)

D.

\(\frac{2}{3}\)

E.

\(\frac{5}{6}\)

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,090.

The values of x when y = -1 are approximately

A.

-10 and 2.0

B.

-1.3 and 2.3

C.

-0.6 and 2.6

D.

-0.6 and 1.6

E.

1.6 and 1.6

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.