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JAMB Mathematics

1 paper40 marks27 min

What we predict comes up

From the syllabus weighting and how the papers are usually set. The papers below follow it.

  1. Algebra30%Algebra is the largest syllabus section: polynomials, variation, inequalities, progressions, binary operations and matrices.
  2. Geometry and trigonometry25%Euclidean geometry, mensuration, loci, coordinate geometry and trigonometry usually give about 10 questions.
  3. Number and numeration20%Bases, fractions, indices, logarithms, surds and sets give about 8 of the 40 questions, often the first ones.
  4. Statistics15%Measures of location and dispersion, charts, permutations, combinations and probability close the paper with about 6 questions.

UTME CBT: Mathematics

27 min · 40 marks · Calculator allowed

27:00
  • Answer all 40 questions. Each question carries one mark; JAMB scales the subject to a score out of 100.
  • The real UTME is 180 questions in 2 hours across four subjects on a computer. The 27 minutes here is Mathematics' proportional share (40 of 180 questions).
  • A basic on-screen calculator is provided in the UTME.

Answer or mark a question and your score adds up here.

Answer all questions40 marks

11 mark
If , find the value of .
21 mark
Simplify .
31 mark
Solve for : .

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