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Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Topic: Ratio, proportion and rate

Jamb Mathematics Questions - Ratio, proportion and rate

Question 1:
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
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Question 2:
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
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Question 3:
If the 2nd term of a G.P is \(\frac{8}{9}\) and the 6th term is 4\(\frac{1}{2}\). Find the common ratio.
  • A 2
  • B \(\frac{3}{2}\)
  • C \(\frac{2}{3}\)
  • D 3
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Question 4:
y varies directly as w2. When y = 8, w = 2. Find y when w = 3
  • A 18
  • B 12
  • C 9
  • D 6
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Question 5:
P varies directly as Q and inversely as R. When Q = 36 and R = 16, P = 27. Find the relation between P, Q and R.
  • A \(P = \frac{Q}{12R}\)
  • B \(P = \frac{12Q}{R}\)
  • C \(P = 12QR\)
  • D \(P = \frac{12}{QR}\)
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