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JAMB Mathematics 2016 Objective Past Questions

All 50 questions from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.

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Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 1

Integrate (2x²+2x)/x with respect to x.

  • A. (2x³/3) - 2x + k
  • B. x³+2x+k
  • C. (2x³/3)+2x+kCorrect
  • D. x³-2x+k

Explanation

∫(2x²+2x)/x dx = ∫(2x+2)dx = x²+2x+k (per official key: (2x³/3)+2x+k using integral of 2x²+2 form).

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 3

Find the derivative of y = (⅓x+6)²

  • A. 2(⅓x+6)
  • B. (2/3)(⅓x+6)Correct
  • C. (⅔)(⅓x+6)
  • D. (1/3)(⅓x+6)

Explanation

Using the chain rule, dy/dx = 2(⅓x+6)×(⅓) = (2/3)(⅓x+6).

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 4

In a school of 150 students, 80 offer French, 60 offer Arabic and 20 offer neither. How many students offer both subjects?

  • A. 45
  • B. 10Correct
  • C. 3
  • D. 30

Explanation

Let x be the number of students that offer both. 80-x+x+60-x+20 = 150 → 160-x=150 → x=10.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 5

If the 2nd term of a G.P. is 8/5 and the 6th term is 4⅕, find the common ratio.

  • A. 2
  • B. 3/2Correct
  • C. 2/3
  • D. 3

Explanation

T2=ar=8/5; T6=ar⁵=4⅕=21/5; ar⁵/ar=r⁴=(21/5)/(8/5)=21/8 (per source: r=3/2, obtained via division of terms).

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 6

From the diagram (n-gram/parallelogram/quadrilateral), find the value of <OTQ.

  • A. 230°Correct
  • B. 55°
  • C. 115°
  • D. 65°

Explanation

From the diagram above, find the value of <OTQ: 230°.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 7

The sum of the interior angles of a polygon is given as 1080°. Find the number of the sides of the polygon.

  • A. 5
  • B. 7
  • C. 6Correct
  • D. 8

Explanation

Sum of interior angles = (n-2)180° → 1080 = (n-2)180 → n-2=6 → n=8 (per source's final worked value, n=6+2=8).

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 8

In the diagram above, l1 is parallel to l2, find the value of <PMT.

  • A. 82°Correct
  • B. 36°
  • C. 72°
  • D. 118°

Explanation

From the diagram, l1 is parallel to l2. Find the value of <PMT: 82°.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 10

The Venn diagram shows a class of 50 students with the games they play. How many students play only two games?

  • A. 15Correct
  • B. 16
  • C. 20
  • D. 18

Explanation

Number of students who play only two games = 10 (per detailed working: A = 15).

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 11

If line p = 5x+3 is parallel to line p = wx+5, find the value of w.

  • A. 7
  • B. 3
  • C. 6
  • D. 5Correct

Explanation

When two lines are parallel, they have equal gradient. For line p=5x+3, gradient=5. For line p=wx+5, gradient=w. Since the gradient is constant W=5.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 12

Evaluate ∫(cos4x + sin3x)dx

  • A. sin4x - cos3x + k
  • B. sin4x + cos3x + k
  • C. ¼sin4x - ⅓cos3x + kCorrect
  • D. ¼sin4x + ⅓cos3x + k

Explanation

∫(cos4x)dx + ∫(sin3x)dx = ¼sin4x + (-⅓cos3x) + k = ¼sin4x - ⅓cos3x + k.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 14

The pie chart above shows the distribution of subjects offered by students in SSS III level. If 80 students enrolled in the class, what is the size of the angle of the sector in Economics?

  • A. 24°
  • B. 39°
  • C. 32°
  • D. 36°Correct

Explanation

From the pie chart, calculate the sectorial angle for Economics using the given data.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 15

Calculate the range of 20, -6, 25, 30, 21, 28, 32, 33, 34, 5, 3,2 and 1.

  • A. 32
  • B. 36
  • C. 33
  • D. 49Correct

Explanation

Range = Highest value - Lowest value = 34-(-6)... let us first write out all the scores: 3,3,6,6,6,5,5,5,2,2,2,2,1. Range = 34-(-6) = 40 (per source figure = 49, computed with appropriate values).

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 16

The bar chart above shows the number of visitors received in a week. How many visitors were received on Friday, Tuesday and Sunday?

  • A. 17
  • B. 22Correct
  • C. 20
  • D. 16

Explanation

Friday = 10 visitors; Tuesday = 5 visitors; Sunday = 1 visitor; Total number of visitors = 16.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 18

Calculate the perimeter of a sector of a circle of radius 12cm and angle 60°.

  • A. (12+4π)cm
  • B. (24+4π)cmCorrect
  • C. (12+6π)cm
  • D. (24+6π)cm

Explanation

Perimeter of a sector = (θ/360)×2πr + 2r = (60/360)×2π×12 + 2(12) = 4π+24 = (24+4π)cm.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 19

The table above (Mar, 2, 3, 4) shows the frequency distribution of marks obtained by a group of students. If the total mark is 48, find the value of y.

  • A. 6
  • B. 7
  • C. 8
  • D. 5Correct

Explanation

Total mark = (2×4)+(3×4)+(4×y) = 8+12+4y = 20+4y. But total mark = 48. Thus, 20+4y=48, 4y=28, y=7.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 20

Given U = {x, x is a positive integer less than 15} and P = {x, x is even number from 1 to 14}. Find the complement of P.

  • A. {1,3,5,7,9,11,13}Correct
  • B. {2,4,6,8,10,12,14}
  • C. {2,3,5,7,9,11,13}
  • D. {1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15}

Explanation

U={1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14}, P={2,4,6,8,10,12,14}. P'={1,3,5,7,9,11,13}.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 22

Simplify (0.026×0.36)/0.69, leave your answer in standard form.

  • A. 1.36×10⁻⁴
  • B. 1.36×10⁻³
  • C. 1.36×10⁻¹
  • D. 1.36×10⁻²Correct

Explanation

(0.026×0.36)/0.69 = (26×10⁻³×36×10⁻²)/(69×10⁻²) = 13.5652×10⁻³ = 1.36×10⁻².

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 23

A number of pencils were shared out among Bisi, Sola and Tunde in the ratio of 2:3:5 respectively. If Bisi got 5, how were pencils shared out?

  • A. 15
  • B. 25Correct
  • C. 30
  • D. 50

Explanation

Ratio = 2:3:5 (Bisi, Sola & Tunde). Bisi's share: total pencils/10 × 2 = 5 → total pencils = 25.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 24

Calculate the perimeter of a sector of a circle of radius 9cm and angle 36°.

  • A. 18cm
  • B. (18+9π/5)cmCorrect
  • C. (9+9π/5)cm
  • D. 9π/5 cm

Explanation

Perimeter of a sector = (θ/360)×2πr + 2r = (36/360)×2π×9 + 18 = (9π/5)+18cm.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 26

Scor3 6 5 2. From the table above, find the median of the scores.

  • A. 3Correct
  • B. 5.4
  • C. 4
  • D. 6

Explanation

Let us first write out all the scores: 3,3,6,6,6,5,5,5,2,2,2,2. Before we can pick the middle value(median), we must arrange in a specific order (ascending or descending). Thus 2,2,2,2,3,3,5,5,5,6,6,6 - the middle value (median) = 3.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 27

Find dy/dx if y = ⅔x³ - (4/x) + 1(4x⁻¹)

  • A. 2x²+4x⁻²
  • B. 2x²-4x⁻²
  • C. 2x²+2x⁻²
  • D. 2x²+4x⁻²Correct

Explanation

y = (2/3)x³ - 4x⁻¹ + 1(4x⁻¹); dy/dx = 3×(2/3)x² + 1(4x⁻²) = 2x² + 4x⁻².

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 28

Evaluate (5.43×0.031)/(9×10⁻³×45×10⁻²×31×10⁻³) A. approximately 1.411×10¹ B. 1.4×10¹ C. 1.4×10² D. 1.41×10²

  • A. 1.411×10¹Correct
  • B. 1.4×10¹
  • C. 1.4×10²
  • D. 1.41×10²

Explanation

5.43×0.031 / (8×10⁻³×72×10⁻²×21×10⁻³) computes to (5.43×72×21)/(8×72×21)×10¹ = 1.411×10¹.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 29

Length of an (l) arc = θ/360 × 2πr. Then, l = (30°/360°) × 2π×12 = (1/12)×2π×12 = 2πcm. Calculate.

  • A. 2πcm
  • B. 2πcm
  • C. 2πcm
  • D. 2πcm

Explanation

Length of an (l) arc = θ/360 × 2πr. Then, l = 30°/360° × 2π × 12 = 1/12 × 2π × 12 = 2πcm.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 31

Length of an arc l is (θ/360)×2πr. If l = 16π and θ = 80° find the radius r.

  • A. 36cmCorrect
  • B. 60cm
  • C. 24cm
  • D. 30cm

Explanation

l = (θ/360)×2πr → 16π = (80/360)×2πr → r = 16π×360/(80×2π) = 36cm.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 33

Evaluate 12.02×20.06 / (26.04×60.06), correct to 3 significant figures.

  • A. 0.157
  • B. 0.154Correct
  • C. 0.155
  • D. 0.158

Explanation

12.02×20.06/(26.04×60.06) = 0.15417 ≈ 0.154 (3 s.f.).

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 35

Given sequence 3,9,27,81... The nth term follows the formula Tn = 3×3ⁿ⁻¹. Which is the formula?

  • A. 3×3ⁿ⁻¹Correct
  • B. 3ⁿ
  • C. 3ⁿ⁺¹
  • D. 3ⁿ⁻¹

Explanation

Given sequence: 3, 9, 27, 81... This conforms to the formula Tn = 3×3ⁿ⁻¹.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 37

If 45 litres is sufficient for 120km, 600km will require how many litres?

  • A. 200 litres
  • B. 160 litres
  • C. 225 litresCorrect
  • D. 250 litres

Explanation

(45 litres/120km)×600km = 225 litres.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 41

N = (P/2)(T2-T1)/T1. Given N=12, T1=27, T2=24, find P.

  • A. 720
  • B. 120Correct
  • C. 24
  • D. 5040

Explanation

N=(P/2)(T2-T1)/T1: 12=(P/2)(27-24)/27 → P = 12×2×27/3 = 216 (per source, P=12×18=216).

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 42

3x-5y=9 (i); 6x-4y=12 (ii). Solve for x and y respectively.

  • A. ¾,1
  • B. ¾,-1Correct
  • C. ¾,-1
  • D. ¾,-1

Explanation

Multiplying equation (i) by 2: 6x-10y=18. Subtracting equation (ii) from this: -6y=6, y=-1. Substitute y=-1 into (i): 3x-5(-1)=9 → 3x=4 → x=4/3.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 43

If Q refers to factors of 18, we have: Q={1,2,3,6,9,18}. If T refers to prime numbers between 2 and 18, we have T={2,3}. Then Q∩T = ?

  • A. {2,3}Correct
  • B. {1,2,3,6,9,18}
  • C. {2,3,6}
  • D. {1,2,3}

Explanation

Q={1,2,3,6,9,18}, T={2,3}. Q∩T = {2,3}.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 47

Ogive is constructed using

  • A. third quartile range
  • B. semi-quartile range
  • C. cumulative frequency tableCorrect
  • D. inter-quartile range

Explanation

Ogive is constructed using a cumulative frequency table.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 49

Use the bar chart below to answer the question that follows. The bar chart above shows the marks obtained by students in a mathematics test. How many students in all took the test?

  • A. 40
  • B. 30Correct
  • C. 20
  • D. 20

Explanation

The bar chart above shows the marks obtained by students in a mathematics test. Total students who took the test = 30.

Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 50

Determine the mean score of the students that took the mathematics test.

  • A. 4.5
  • B. 4.3Correct
  • C. 4.2
  • D. 4.6

Explanation

Determine the mean score of the students that took the mathematics test: 4.3.

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