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: Find the distance between two towns p(45^o N, 30^oW) and Q(15^oS, 30^oW) if the radius of the earth is 7000km. [$\pi =\frac{22}{7}$] Options:
  A) $\frac{1100}{3}$km
  B) $\frac{2200}{3}$km
  C) $\frac{22000}{3}$km
  D) $\frac{1100}{3}$km
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1002: Of the nine hundred students admitted in a university in 1979, the following was the distribution by state: Anambrs 185, Imo 135, Kaduna 90, Kwara 110, Ondo 155, Oyo 225. In a pie chart drawn to represent this distribution, The angle subtended at the centre by anambra is Options:
  A) 50^o
  B) 65^o
  C) 74^o
  D) 88^o
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1003:

  

  The diagram above is the graph of the function f(x). Determined the range of values of x for which f(x) $\le$ 0

  Options:
  A) x $\le$ 2
  B) 0 $\le$ x $\le$ 2
  C) -2 $\le$ x $\le$ 0, x $\ge$ 2
  D) x $\le$ -2, 0 $\le$ x $\le$ 2
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1004:

  

  The bar chart shows the distribution of marks in a class test. How many students took the test?

  Options:
  A) 17
  B) 20
  C) 25
  D) 30
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1005:

  

  If the diagram is the graph of y = x², the shaded area is

  Options:
  A) 64 square units
  B) $\frac{126}{4}$ square units
  C) 32 square units
  D) $\frac{64}{3}$ square units
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1006: If two dice are thrown together, what is the probability of obtaining at least a score of 10? Options:
  A) $\frac{1}{6}$
  B) $\frac{1}{12}$
  C) $\frac{5}{6}$
  D) $\frac{11}{12}$
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1007:

  What is the rate of change of the volume Vof a hemisphere with respect to its radius r when r = 2?

  Options:
  A) 8π
  B) 16π
  C) 2π
  D) 4π
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1008:

  The smallest number such that when it is divided by 3 has a remainder of 6 and when it is divided by 9, has a remainder of 7 is

  Options:
  A) 387
  B) 493
  C) 502
  D) 441
  E) 634
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1009: At what value of x does the function y= -3 – 2x +x2 attain a minimum value? Options:
  A) 4
  B) 2
  C) -1
  D) -4
  E) 1
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1010:

  If N = $\frac{p}{2}$$(\frac{T_1-T_2}{T_1})$. Find P when N = 12, T₁ = 27 and T₂ = 24.

  Options:
  A) 48
  B) 108
  C) 54
  D) 216
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  The correct answer is D .