JAMB Mathematics · Section 1

Fractions, Decimals, Approximations and Percentages

Section I: Number and Numeration

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Official JAMB Mathematics outline · Section I: Number and Numeration

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a. Fractions and decimals

Objective

Perform the basic operations (multiplication, addition, subtraction and division) on fractions and decimals.

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b. Significant figures

Objective

Express numbers to a specified number of significant figures.

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c. Decimal places

Objective

Express numbers to specified decimal places.

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d. Percentage errors

Objective

Calculate percentage error.

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e. Simple interest

Objective

Calculate simple interest.

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f. Profit and loss percent

Objective

Calculate profit and loss percentages.

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g. Ratio, proportion and rate

Objective

Solve problems involving ratio, proportion and rate.

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h. Shares and value added tax (VAT)

Objective

Solve problems involving shares and VAT.

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