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.

431.

In the circle above, with centre O and radius 7 cm. Find the length of the arc AB, when < AOB = 57°

A.

5.32 cm

B.

4.39 cm

C.

7.33 cm

D.

6.97 cm

Correct answer is D

Length of arc = \(\frac{\theta}{360°} \times 2 \pi r\)

= \(\frac{57}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7\)

= 6.97 cm

432.

The histogram above represents the number of candidates who did Further Mathematics examination in a school. How many candidates scored more than 40?

A.

100

B.

79

C.

150

D.

90

Correct answer is C

Number of students that scored above 40 = 55 + 45 + 30 + 15 + 5 = 150 students.

433.

Marks 1 2 3 4 5
Frequency 2y - 2 y - 1 3y - 4 3 - y 6 - 2y

The table above is the distribution of data with mean equals to 3. Find the value of y.

A.

5

B.

2

C.

3

D.

6

Correct answer is B

Marks (x) 1 2 3 4 5  
Frequency (f) 2y - 2 y - 1 3y - 4 3 - y 6 - 2y 3y + 2
fx 2y - 2 2y - 2 9y - 12 12 - 4y 30 - 10y 26 - y

Mean = \(\frac{\sum fx}{\sum f}\)

\(3 = \frac{26 - y}{3y + 2}\)

\(3(3y + 2) = 26 - y\)

\(9y + 6 = 26 - y\)

\(9y + y = 26 - 6\)

\(10y = 20 \implies y = 2\)

434.

Find the equation of a line perpendicular to the line 4y = 7x + 3 which passes through (-3, 1)

A.

7y + 4x + 5 = 0

B.

7y - 4x - 5 = 0

C.

3y - 5x + 2 = 0

D.

3y + 5x - 2 = 0

Correct answer is A

Equation: 4y = 7x + 3

\(\implies y = \frac{7}{4} x + \frac{3}{4}\)

Slope = coefficient of x = \(\frac{7}{4}\)

Slope of perpendicular line = \(\frac{-1}{\frac{7}{4}}\)

= \(\frac{-4}{7}\)

The perpendicular line passes (-3, 1)

\(\therefore\) Using the equation of line \(y = mx + b\)

m = slope and b = intercept.

\(y = \frac{-4}{7} x + b\)

To find the intercept, substitute y = 1 and x = -3 in the equation.

\(1 = \frac{-4}{7} (-3) + b\)

\(1 = \frac{12}{7} + b\)

\(b = \frac{-5}{7}\)

\(\therefore y = \frac{-4}{7} x - \frac{5}{7}\)

\(7y + 4x + 5 = 0\)

435.

Find the distance between the points C(2, 2) and D(5, 6).

A.

13 units

B.

7 units

C.

12 units

D.

5 units

Correct answer is D

= \(\sqrt{(5 - 2)^2 + (6 - 2)^2}\)

= \(\sqrt{3^2 + 4^2}\)

= \(\sqrt{9 + 16}\)

= \(\sqrt{25}\)

= 5 units