Jamb Mathematics 2017 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 2017

In the diagram MN, PQ and RS are parallel lines. What is the value of the angle marked X?

A. 123^o
B. 170^o
C. 117^o
D. 137^o

Question 17:

• JAMB 2017

Find the equation of the locus of a point p (x, y) such that pv = pw, where v= (1, 1) and w = (3, 5)

A. 2x + 2y = 9
B. 2x + 3y = 8
C. 2x + y = 9
D. X + 2y = 8

Question 18:

• JAMB 2017

Find the number of ways that the letters of the word EXCELLENCE be arranged

A. \(\frac{10!}{2!2!2!}\)
B. \(\frac{10!}{4!2!}\)
C. \(\frac{10!}{4!2!2!}\)
D. \(\frac{10!}{2!2!}\)

Question 19:

• JAMB 2017

Evaluate \(\frac{0.00000231}{0.007}\) and leave the answer in standard form

A. 3.3 x 10^-4
B. 3.3 x 10^-3
C. 3.3 x 10-⁵
D. 3.3 x 10^-8

Question 20:

• JAMB 2017

If a rod 10cm in length was measured as 10.5cm, calculate the percentage error

A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 8%
D. 7%