Jamb Mathematics 1978 Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 1978

The smallest number such that when it is divided by 8 has a remainder of 6 and when it is divided by 9, has a remainder of 7 is

A. 387
B. 493
C. 502
D. 441
E. 634

Question 47:

• JAMB 1978

In the figure, DE//BC: DB//FE: DE = 2cm, FC = 3cm, AE = 4cm. Determine the length of EC.

A. 4cm
B. 6cm
C. 3cm
D. 2cm
E. 1cm

Question 48:

• JAMB 1978

In the figure, AB is parallel to CD then x + y + z is

A. 185^o
B. 200^o
C. 270^o
D. 360^o
E. 195^o

Question 49:

• JAMB 1978

In the Figure FD\\AC, the area of AEF = 6sq.cm. AE = 3cm, BC = 3cm, CD = 5cm, < BCD is an obtuse angle. Find the length of BD.

A. \(\sqrt{33}\)
B. 6
C. 4
D. 2\(\sqrt{13}\)
E. 4\(\sqrt{5}\)