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 1021: 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 1022: The 4th term of an A.P. is 13 while the 10th term is 31. Find the 24th term. Options:
  A) 89
  B) 75
  C) 73
  D) 69
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1023: If y = (2x + 1)³ find dy/dx Options:
  A) 3(2x+1)²
  B) 6(2x+1)
  C) 3(2x+1)
  D) 6(2x+1)²
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1024: Solve the equation: y - 11y + 24 = 0 Options:
  A) 8, 3
  B) 64, 9
  C) 6, 4
  D) 9, -8
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1025: The bearing of Y from X is 0850. What is the bearing of X from Y? Options:
  A) 005°
  B) 095°
  C) 185°
  D) 265°
  E) 275°
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1026: Find the area of the curved surface of a cone whose base radius is 3cm and whose height is 4cm (π = 3.14) Options:
  A) 17.1cm²
  B) 27.2cm²
  C) 47.1cm²
  D) 37.3cm²
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1027: An open rectangular box externally measures 4m x 3m x 4m. Find the total cost of painting the box externally if it costs ₦2.00 to paint one square meter Options:
  A) ₦96.00
  B) ₦112.00
  C) ₦136.00
  D) ₦160.00
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1028: What is the derivative of t² sin (3t - 5) with respect to t? Options:
  A) 6t cos (3t - 5)
  B) 2t sin (3t - 5) - 3t² cos (3t - 5)
  C) 2t sin (3t - 5) + 3t² cos (3t - 5)
  D) 2t sin (3t - 5) + t² cos 3t
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1029: Three teachers shared a packet of chalk. The first teacher got 2/5 of the chalk and the second teacher received 2/15 of the remainder. What fraction the the third teacher receive? Options:
  A) 8/15
  B) 11/25
  C) 12/25
  D) 13/25
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1030:

  Integrate (2x+1)${}^3$

  Options:
  A) $\frac{{2x+1}^3}{8}$ + C
  B) $\frac{{2x+1}^4}{8}$ + C
  C) $\frac{{2x+1}^4}{4}$ + C
  D) $\frac{{2x+1}^2}{6}$ + C
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  The correct answer is B .