Fractions Decimals Approximations And Percentages - Mathematics Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 36 :

• JAMB 2018

A school girl spends \(\frac{1}{4}\) of her pocket money on books and \(\frac{1}{3}\) on dress. What fraction remains?

A. \(\frac{5}{6}\)
B. \(\frac{7}{12}\)
C. \(\frac{5}{12}\)
D. \(\frac{1}{6}\)

Question 37 :

• JAMB 2018

If the simple interest on a sum of money invested at 3% per annum for 2\(\frac{1}{2}\) years is N123, find the principal.

A. N676.50
B. N820
C. N1,640
D. N4,920

Question 38 :

• JAMB 2018

Two sisters, Taiwo and Kehinde, own a store. The ratio of Taiwo's share to Kehinde's is 11:9. Later Kehinde sells \(\frac{2}{3}\) of her share to Taiwo for N720.00. Find the value of the store

A. N1,080.00
B. N2,400.00
C. N3,000.00
D. N3,600.00

Question 39 :

• JAMB 2018

Simplify 25\(\frac{1}{2}\) x 8\(\frac{-2}{3}\)

A. 1\(\frac{1}{4}\)
B. 2\(\frac{1}{4}\)
C. 6
D. 10

Question 40 :

• JAMB 2017

Evaluate 1 − (\(\frac{1}{5}\) x 1\(\frac{2}{3}\)) + (5 + 1\(\frac{2}{3}\))

A. 4
B. 3
C. \(\frac{22}{3}\)
D. 3 \(\frac{2}{3}\)