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.

3,162.

A town P is 150km from a town Q in the direction 050o. What is the bearing of Q from P?

A.

050o

B.

130o

C.

230o

D.

270o

E.

310o

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,163.

If tan x = \(2\frac{2}{5}\), find the value of sin x; 0 \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 90o

A.

5/13

B.

5/12

C.

144/169

D.

12/13

E.

13/12

Correct answer is D

Tan x = 22/5 = 12/5
sin x = 12/13

3,164.

If sin\(\theta\) cos\(\theta\), for 0o \(\leq\) θ \(\leq\) 360o, find the value of \(\theta\)

A.

45o, 225o

B.

135o, 315o

C.

45o, 315o

D.

135o, 225o

E.

45o, 135o

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,165.

In the diagram above, AB, CD and XY are straight lines intersecting at W. Find ∠CWX

A.

20o

B.

80o

C.

100o

D.

120o

E.

140o

Correct answer is B

a = 40o (vertical opp. ∠s are equal) b = 60o
a + b + c = 180o (sum of ∠s on a str line)
40o + 60o + c = 180o
C = 180o - 100o
C = 80o