JAMB Mathematics practice questions
Five free Mathematics questions with answers and explanations. The UTME Mathematics paper has 40 questions. Practise the full paper in a timed CBT on your phone.
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Question 1. Simplify 2/3 ÷ 4/9.
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A: 3/2. Dividing by a fraction is multiplying by its reciprocal: 2/3 × 9/4 = 18/12 = 3/2.
Question 2. Solve 3x − 7 = 11.
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C: x = 6. Add 7 to both sides to get 3x = 18, then divide by 3.
Question 3. If log₁₀ 2 = 0.3010, find log₁₀ 8.
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B: 0.9030. 8 = 2³, so log₁₀ 8 = 3 × 0.3010 = 0.9030.
Question 4. What is the sum of the interior angles of a hexagon?
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C: 720°. The sum is (n − 2) × 180°. For six sides: 4 × 180° = 720°.
Question 5. A bag holds 3 red balls and 5 blue balls. One ball is picked at random. What is the probability that it is red?
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B: 3/8. There are 3 red balls out of 8 balls in all, so the probability is 3/8.
What the Mathematics paper covers
- Number and numeration: indices, logarithms, surds, sets
- Algebra: equations, inequalities, variation, progressions
- Geometry and trigonometry
- Calculus: differentiation and integration
- Statistics and probability
These are the main areas. JAMB publishes the full syllabus for each subject, so use it as your checklist.
Practise the rest in a timed CBT
Etest JAMB CBT has 5,553 past questions across 11 subjects, each with the answer and an explanation. Set the timer, take the exam, then see your score subject by subject and review every answer.
Practice is free to start. Read more on the JAMB CBT practice page or in how to choose a JAMB CBT app.
Mathematics questions people ask
How many questions are in the JAMB Mathematics paper?
40 questions.
Is Mathematics compulsory in JAMB?
Only if your course asks for it. Use of English is compulsory; the other three subjects depend on the course you apply for, so check its requirements in JAMB's brochure.
Are these real JAMB questions?
No. The five questions on this page were written for practice. The Etest JAMB CBT app has past questions with explanations.
Is this official JAMB material?
No. Etest JAMB CBT is an independent practice app and is not linked to JAMB.