Number And Numeration Jamb Mathematics Past Questions

Question 1

Express the product of 0.00043 and 2000 in standard form.

jamb 2014

  • A. 8.6 x \(10^{-3}\)
  • B. 8.3 x \(10^{-2}\)
  • C. 8.6 x \(10^{-1}\)
  • D. 8.6 x \(10^{1}\)
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Question 2

Find the positive number n, such that thrice its square is equal to twelve times the number

jamb 1991

  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 4
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Question 3

The prime factors of 2520 are

jamb 1989

  • A. 2, 9, 5
  • B. 2, 9, 7
  • C. 2, 3, 5, 7
  • D. 2, 3, 7, 9
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Question 4

Simplify 3 - 2 \(\div\) \(\frac{4}{5}\) + \(\frac{1}{2}\)
 

jamb 1982

  • A. 1\(\frac{3}{4}\)
  • B. -1
  • C. 1\(\frac{3}{10}\)
  • D. 1
  • E. 1\(\frac{9}{10}\)
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Question 5

The currency used in a country is called 'Matimalik'(M) and is of base seven. A lady in that country bought 4 bags of rice at M56 per bag and and 3 tins of milk at M4 per tin. What is the total cost of the item she bought?
 

jamb 1982

  • A. M2467
  • B. M2427
  • C. M2367
  • D. M3417
  • E. M3387
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