Unilorin Post-UTME Mathematics 2022 (Model questions) past questions and answers

17 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.

Question 1

Commercial Arithmetic

Find the simple interest on ₦225 in 5 years at 10%.

  1. A.₦108.00
  2. B.₦224.00
  3. C.₦112.50
  4. D.₦167.60
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Answer: C (₦112.50)

Explanation

I = PRT/100 = 225 × 10 × 5 ÷ 100 = ₦112.50.

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Question 2

Measures of Dispersion

Find the range of 2, 6, 8, 10, 12, 25, 3, 4 and 32

  1. A.27
  2. B.30
  3. C.22
  4. D.24
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Answer: B (30)

Explanation

Range = highest − lowest = 32 − 2 = 30.

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Question 3

Binary Operations

A binary operation on the set of real numbers is defined by x ∗ y = (x + y)/2 for all x, y ∈ R. Find 7 ∗ 5

  1. A.8
  2. B.9
  3. C.5
  4. D.6
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Answer: D (6)

Explanation

7 ∗ 5 = (7 + 5)/2 = 12/2 = 6.

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Question 4

Coordinate Geometry

If the midpoint of (2, x) and (y, 2) is (4, 2), the respective values of x and y are

  1. A.2, 6
  2. B.3, 6
  3. C.4, 3
  4. D.6, 4
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Answer: A (2, 6)

Explanation

Midpoint: (2 + y)/2 = 4 gives y = 6, and (x + 2)/2 = 2 gives x = 2. So x = 2, y = 6.

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Question 5

Data Presentation

The histogram above shows the number of participants in a meeting from Monday to Friday. How many participated on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday?

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  1. A.55
  2. B.50
  3. C.65
  4. D.45
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Answer: A (55)

Explanation

Reading the bars: Monday 25, Wednesday 20, Thursday 10. Total = 25 + 20 + 10 = 55.

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Question 6

Variation

y is inversely proportional to x and y = 6 when x = 7. Find the constant of the variation.

  1. A.48
  2. B.47
  3. C.54
  4. D.42
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Answer: D (42)

Explanation

y = k/x, so k = xy = 7 × 6 = 42.

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Question 7

Number Bases

Convert 5537 to a number in base 10.

  1. A.283
  2. B.271
  3. C.298
  4. D.292
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Answer: A (283)

Explanation

5537 = 5 × 49 + 5 × 7 + 3 = 245 + 35 + 3 = 283.

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Question 8

Variation

If y varies directly as x, find the constant of the variation when y = 12 and x = 4.

  1. A.8
  2. B.6
  3. C.5
  4. D.3
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Answer: D (3)

Explanation

y = kx, so k = y/x = 12/4 = 3.

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Question 9

Triangles and Quadrilaterals

From the diagram above, the value of x is

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  1. A.90°
  2. B.110°
  3. C.100°
  4. D.80°
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Answer: D (80°)

Explanation

LMNS is a cyclic quadrilateral, so opposite angles add up to 180°. x is opposite the 100° angle, so x = 180° − 100° = 80°.

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Question 10

Sets

Given: M = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}, N = {1, 2, 4, 5, 3}, Z = {2, 1, 4, 5}. Which of the following is accurate?

  1. A.N ⊆ M
  2. B.N ⊂ M
  3. C.Z ⊆ M
  4. D.N ⊂ Z
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Answer: A (N ⊆ M)

Explanation

N has exactly the same elements as M, so N ⊆ M (but not a proper subset). N cannot be inside Z because 3 is not in Z.

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Question 11

Angles and Polygons

Find the number of sides of a regular polygon if the size of each interior angle is 150°

  1. A.9
  2. B.12
  3. C.10
  4. D.14
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Answer: B (12)

Explanation

Each exterior angle = 180° − 150° = 30°, and n = 360° ÷ 30° = 12.

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Question 12

Trigonometry

Given that θ is an acute angle and tan θ = 12/5, find sin θ.

  1. A.12/13
  2. B.5/12
  3. C.13/5
  4. D.5/13
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Answer: A (12/13)

Explanation

Opposite 12, adjacent 5, so hypotenuse = √(144 + 25) = 13. sin θ = 12/13.

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Question 15

Probability

A box containing 10 black, 4 green and 6 yellow pens. What is the probability of picking a yellow pen with eyes closed?

  1. A.1/5
  2. B.7/10
  3. C.3/10
  4. D.1/2
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Answer: C (3/10)

Explanation

There are 20 pens and 6 are yellow, so P = 6/20 = 3/10.

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Question 16

Fractions, Decimals and Approximation

Evaluate 5⅓ × 7¼ ÷ 116/27

  1. A.3
  2. B.9
  3. C.8
  4. D.6
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Answer: B (9)

Explanation

16/3 × 29/4 × 27/116 = (16 × 29 × 27) ÷ (3 × 4 × 116) = 12528 ÷ 1392 = 9.

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Question 17

Polynomials

If x − 3 divides x3 − 2x2 − x + 6, find the remainder

  1. A.27
  2. B.9
  3. C.12
  4. D.18
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Answer: C (12)

Explanation

By the remainder theorem, the remainder is f(3) = 27 − 18 − 3 + 6 = 12.

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Question 18

Loci

The locus of a point moving with equal distance from a point is

  1. A.a parabola
  2. B.a sphere
  3. C.a circle
  4. D.an ellipse
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Answer: C (a circle)

Explanation

All points at a fixed distance from one point in a plane form a circle with that point as centre.

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Question 20

Mensuration of Plane Shapes

Find the area of a parallelogram PQRS with base 16cm long and the height 8cm.

  1. A.126cm2
  2. B.128cm2
  3. C.122cm2
  4. D.124cm2
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Answer: B (128cm2)

Explanation

Area = base × height = 16 × 8 = 128 cm2.

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