Teacha
  • Courses
  • Mock Exams
  • For Tutors
  • For Schools
  • Pricing
Log InStart Free
  1. Past Questions
  2. /
  3. JAMB
  4. /
  5. Mathematics
  6. /
  7. 1987
  8. /
  9. Q0
Question 0

If the length of a square is increased by 20% while while its width is decreased by 20% to form a rectangle, what is the ratio of the area of the rectangle to the area of the square?

  • A.6 : 5
  • B.25 : 24
  • C.5 : 6
  • D.24 : 25
  • E.
Objective

Question details

Exam body
JAMB
Subject
Mathematics
Year
1987
Question no.
#0
Type
Objective
Previous · Q0A train moves from P to Q at an average speed of 90km/h and immediately returns… Next · Q0 Two brothers invested a total of N5,000.00 on a farm project, the farm yield was…

More from this paper

  • Q0Convert 241 in base 5 to base 8,
  • Q0Find the least length of a rod which can be cut into exactly equal strips, each…
  • Q0A rectangular lawn has an area of 1815 square yards. if its length is 50 meters…
  • Q0Reduce each number to two significant figures and then evaluate \(\frac{0.021741…
  • Q0A man invests a sum of money at 4% per annum simple invest. After 3 years, the…
  • Q0By selling 20 oranges for N1.35 a trader makes a profit of 8%. What is his…
See all Mathematics 1987 questions
Teacha

Africa's learning & exam readiness platform. Built for students, tutors, and schools.

Platform

  • Courses
  • Mock Exams
  • Past Questions

For You

  • I'm a Tutor
  • I'm a School
  • Pricing

© 2025 Teacha. Built for African learners, tutors, and schools. Teacha is not affiliated with WAEC, NECO, or JAMB. All past questions are sourced from publicly available materials.

Privacy PolicyTerms of UseCookie Policy