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JAMB UTME 2024

JAMB Mathematics 2024 past questions

5 objective questions from the 2024 JAMB Mathematics paper. Answer each one, then reveal the answer and explanation.

All JAMB Mathematics past questions

  1. Question 1

    Simple interest

    Find the simple interest on ₦7,500 for 3 years at 8% per annum.

    1. Option A: ₦9,300
    2. Option B: ₦600
    3. Option C: ₦3,600
    4. Option D: ₦1,800
    Show the answer to question 1

    Answer: D, ₦1,800

    I = PRT ÷ 100 = 7,500 × 8 × 3 ÷ 100 = ₦1,800.

  2. Question 2

    Probability

    A bag contains 2 red, 3 blue, and 4 green balls. A ball is picked at random. What is the probability that it is blue?

    1. Option A: $\frac{2}{9}$
    2. Option B: $\frac{4}{9}$
    3. Option C: $\frac{1}{3}$
    4. Option D: $\frac{1}{2}$
    Show the answer to question 2

    Answer: C, $\frac{1}{3}$

    There are 3 blue balls out of 9, so the probability is $\frac{1}{3}$.

  3. Question 3

    Linear equations

    Solve for $x$: $2x + 5 = 21$.

    1. Option A: x = 9
    2. Option B: x = 7
    3. Option C: x = 13
    4. Option D: x = 8
    Show the answer to question 3

    Answer: D, x = 8

    Subtract 5 from both sides to get 2x = 16, then divide by 2: x = 8.

  4. Question 4

    Statistics

    Find the mean of 33, 22, 24, 27, 29.

    1. Option A: 28
    2. Option B: 26
    3. Option C: 27
    4. Option D: 135
    Show the answer to question 4

    Answer: C, 27

    The sum is 135 and there are 5 numbers, so the mean is 135 ÷ 5 = 27.

  5. Question 5

    Indices

    Evaluate $2^{4} \times 2^{2}$.

    1. Option A: 64
    2. Option B: 256
    3. Option C: 32
    4. Option D: 4096
    Show the answer to question 5

    Answer: A, 64

    Add the indices: $2^{4} \times 2^{2} = 2^{6} = 64$.

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