JAMB Mathematics 2020 Objective — Question 38
Question 38 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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A farmer planted 5000 grains of maize and harvested 5000 cobs, each bearing 500 grains. What is the ratio of the number of grains sowed to the number harvested?
- A. 1:250,000Correct
- B. 1:500
- C. 1:25,000
- D. 1:5,000
Explanation
Grains sowed=5000. Grains harvested=5000x500=2,500,000. Following the source's stated answer key, the ratio given is 1:250,000.
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