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.

3,521.

Factorize the following expression; 2x2 + x - 15

A.

(2x+5)(x-3)

B.

(2x-5)(x+3)

C.

(2x-5)(x-3)

D.

(2x-3)(x+5)

E.

(2x+5)(x+3)

Correct answer is B

2x 2 + x - 15; 2x 2 + 6x - 5x - 15

(2x 2 + 6x) - ( 5x + 15)

2x(x + 3) - 5(x + 3)

(2x - 5)(x + 3)

3,522.

The graph above is that of a quadratic function y = 2x2 - x - 6
The roots of the equation are

A.

1.5, 2

B.

-1.5, 2

C.

1, -6

D.

1, 6

E.

-1, 6

Correct answer is B

The roots are; x = -1.5 and 2

3,523.

Evaluate \(\frac{0.009}{0.012}\), leaving your answer in standard form.

A.

7.5 x 102

B.

7.5 x 101

C.

7.5 x 10-1

D.

7.5 x 10-2

E.

7.5 x 10-3

Correct answer is C

\(\frac{0.009}{0.012}\)

=\(\frac{0.009}{0.012}\) = \(\frac{9}{12}\) = 0.75

=\(7.5 \times 10^{-1}\)

3,524.

Factorize 35 - 2b - b2

A.

(35-2b)(b-1)

B.

(7+b)(5-b)

C.

(3+7b)(5-b)

D.

(35-b)(3b+7)

E.

(7+b)(5+b)

Correct answer is B

35 - 2b - b 2;
35 - 7b + 5b - b 2

7(5 - b) + 5(5 - b)

(7 + b)(5 - b)

3,525.

Evaluate, using logarithm tables \(\frac{5.34 \times 67.4}{2.7}\)

A.

1.332

B.

13.32

C.

133.2

D.

1332

E.

13.320

Correct answer is C

No Log
5.34 0.7275 +
67.4 1.8287
  2.5562 -
2.7 0.4314
Antilog = 133.2 2.1248

\(\therefore \frac{5.34 \times 67.4}{2.7} = 133.2\)