Mathematics Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

Mathematics looks at measurement, relationships, and properties of numbers and groups using numbers and symbols. Important topics in math include arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and calculus.

• Question 1001: S_n is the sum of the first n terms of a series given by S_n = n₂n - 1. Find the nth term Options:
  A) 4n + 1
  B) 4n - 1
  C) 2n + 1
  D) 2n - 1
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1002:

  $\frac{\frac{2}{3}÷\frac{4}{5}}{\frac{1}{4}+\frac{3}{5}-\frac{1}{3}}$

  Options:
  A) $\frac{31}{50}$
  B) $\frac{20}{31}$
  C) $\frac{31}{20}$
  D) $\frac{50}{31}$
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1003: Given that x² + y² + k = 60 and x = $\sqrt{10}$ when y = , find the value of k. Options:
  A) 56
  B) 34
  C) 32
  D) -34
  E) -56
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1004: Without using table, calculate the value of 1 + sec² 30^o Options:
  A) 2$\frac{1}{3}$
  B) $\frac{2}{15}$
  C) $\frac{5}{3}$
  D) 3$\frac{1}{2}$
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1005:

  

  In the diagram, angle QPR = 90${}^{\circ }$, angle PSR = 90${}^{\circ }$ and PR = 5 units. Find the length of QS.

  Options:
  A) 5 tan 25${}^{\circ }$ sin 65${}^{\circ }$
  B) 5 cos 25${}^{\circ }$ sin 65${}^{\circ }$
  C) 5 tan 25${}^{\circ }$ cos 65${}^{\circ }$
  D) cos 25${}^{\circ }$ cos 65${}^{\circ }$
  E) 5 cosec 25${}^{\circ }$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1006: Calculate the length in cm. of the area of a circle of diameter 8cm which subtends an angle of 22$\frac{1}{2}$^o at the centre of the circle Options:
  A) 2$\pi$
  B) $\pi$
  C) $\frac{2}{3}$
  D) $\frac{\pi }{2}$
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1007: Find the sum of the first 18 terms of the progression 3, 6, 12...... Options:
  A) 3(2¹⁷ - 1)
  B) 3(2¹⁸ - 1)
  C) 3(2¹⁸ + 1)
  D) 3(2¹⁷ - 1)
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1008:

  

  The bar chart above shows the distribution of SS2 students in a school.

  Find the total number of students

  Options:
  A) 180
  B) 135
  C) 210
  D) 105
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1009: The sum of two numbers is twice their difference. If the difference of the numbers is P, find the larger of the two numbers Options:
  A) p/2
  B) 3p/2
  C) 5p/2
  D) 3p
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1010:

  

  In the figure, the area of the square of the square PQRS is 100cm². If the ratio of the area of the square TUYS to the area of the area of the square XQVU is 1 : 16, Find YR

  Options:
  A) 6cm
  B) 7cm
  C) 8cm
  D) 9cm
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  The correct answer is C .