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Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Topic: Ratio, proportion and rate

Jamb Mathematics Questions - Ratio, proportion and rate

Question 11:
If N560.70 is shared in the ratio 7 : 2 : 1, what is the smallest share?
  • A N392.49
  • B N56.70
  • C N113.40
  • D N112.14
  • E N56.07
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Question 12:
If x is jointly proportional to the cube of y and the fourth power of z. In what ratio is x increased or decreased when y is halved and z is doubled?
  • A 4:1 increase
  • B 2:1 increase
  • C 1:1 no change
  • D 1:4 decrease
  • E 3:4 decrease
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Question 13:
If w varies inversely as V and U varies directly as w3, Find the relationship between u and v given that u = 1, when v = 2
  • A U = \(\frac{8}{v^3}\)
  • B V = \(\frac{8}{u^2v^3}\)
  • C U = 8v<sup style='font-size: smaller;'>3</sup>
  • D V = 8u<sup style='font-size: smaller;'>2</sup>
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Question 14:
p varies directly as the square of q and inversely as r. If p = 36, when q = 36, when q = 3 and r = 4, find p when q = 5 and r = 2
  • A 72
  • B 100
  • C 90
  • D 200
  • E 125
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Question 15:
If three numbers P, Q, R are in ratio 6 : 4 : 5, find the value of \(\frac{3p - q}{4q + r}\)
  • A \(\frac{3}{2}\)
  • B \(\frac{2}{3}\)
  • C 2
  • D 3
  • E 18
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