Post Utme University of llorin Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

The solution of the equation \(x^{2}-2 x=8\) is ____________

A. X=0 or 2
B. X=-2 or 4
C. X=2
D. X=4

Question 2:

A square of cardboard is taped at the perimeter by a piece of ribbon \(20 \mathrm{~cm}\) long. What is the area of the board?

A. 20 sq.cm
B. 25 sq.cm
C. 36 sq.cm
D. 16 sq.cm

Question 3:

A ladder resting on a vertical wall makes an angle whose tangent is \(2.4\) with the ground. If the distance between the foot of the ladder and the wall is \(50 \mathrm{~cm}\), what is the length of the ladder?

A. \(1.1 \mathrm{~m} \quad\)
B. \(1.2 \mathrm{~m} \quad\)
C. \(9 \mathrm{~m} \quad\)
D. \(1.3 \mathrm{~m}\)

Question 4:

A pentagon has four of its angles equal. If the size of the fifth angle is \(60^{\circ}\). Find the size of each of the four equal angles.

A. \(60^{\circ}\)
B. \(108^{\circ}\)
C. \(120^{\circ}\)
D. \(150^{\circ}\)

Question 5:

In how many ways can the letter in thesword UNILORIN be arranged?

A. \(\frac{8 !}{2 !}\)
B. \(\frac{2 !}{8 !} \quad\)
C. \(\frac{8 !}{2 ! 2 !} \quad\)
D. \(\frac{2 ! 2 !}{8 !}\)