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JAMB UTME Mathematics 2017 past questions and answers

This 2017 JAMB UTME Mathematics set has 40 practice questions. Try these 5 free sample questions, tap a question to reveal the answer and explanation. Then practise the whole 2017 set with instant marking.

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Sample JAMB UTME Mathematics 2017 questions

1. Convert 101101 base 2 to base 10.
  1. 45
  2. 43
  3. 41
  4. 47

Answer: A. 45

101101 base 2 equals 32 + 8 + 4 + 1 = 45 in base 10.

2. Evaluate 3/4 - 2/5.
  1. 1/20
  2. 7/20
  3. 1/4
  4. 3/20

Answer: B. 7/20

Using denominator 20 gives 15/20 - 8/20 = 7/20.

3. A school bag marked at ₦8,000 is sold at a discount of 15%. What is its selling price?
  1. ₦6,200
  2. ₦6,400
  3. ₦6,800
  4. ₦7,200

Answer: C. ₦6,800

The discount is 0.15 x 8,000 = ₦1,200, so the selling price is ₦6,800.

4. A sum of ₦540 is shared among three students in the ratio 2:3:4. How much does the student with the largest share receive?
  1. ₦120
  2. ₦180
  3. ₦200
  4. ₦240

Answer: D. ₦240

There are 9 parts altogether, so each part is ₦60 and the largest share is 4 x ₦60 = ₦240.

5. Evaluate (2^3 x 2^-1)^2.
  1. 16
  2. 8
  3. 4
  4. 32

Answer: A. 16

Inside the bracket, 2^3 x 2^-1 = 2^2 = 4, and 4^2 = 16.

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