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 1051:

  Find the simple interest rate percent annum at which N1000 accumulates to N1240 in 3 years.

  Options:
  A) 6%
  B) 8%
  C) 10%
  D) 12%
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1052: Make S the subject of the relation
  p = s + $\frac{s{m}^2}{nr}$ Options:
  A) s = $\frac{nrp}{nr+m^2}$
  B) s = nr + $\frac{m^2}{mrp}$
  C) s = $\frac{nrp}{mr}$ + m²
  D) s = $\frac{nrp}{nr}$ + m²
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1053: Evaluate ${\int }_3^2(x^2-2x)dx$ Options:
  A) 4
  B) 2
  C) 4/3
  D) 1/3
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1054: The sum of the interior angles of a polygon is a given as 1080^o. Find the number of the sides of the polygon. Options:
  A) 5
  B) 7
  C) 6
  D) 8
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1055:

  

  The histogram above represents the number of candidates who did Further Mathematics examination in a school. How many candidates scored more than 40?

  Options:
  A) 100
  B) 79
  C) 150
  D) 90
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1056: Evaluate ⁿ⁺¹C_n-2 If n =15 Options:
  A) 3630
  B) 3360
  C) 1120
  D) 560
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1057: The mean of seven numbers is 10. If six of the numbers are 2, 4, 8, 14, 16 and 18, find the mode. Options:
  A) 6
  B) 8
  C) 14
  D) 2
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1058:
  

  The number line represented by the inequality

  Options:
  A) x≤2
  B) x<2
  C) x≥2
  D) x>2
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1059: A senatorial candidate had planned to visit seven cities prior to a primary election. However, he could only visit four of the cities. How many different itineraries could be considered? Options:
  A) 640
  B) 840
  C) 520
  D) 920
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1060: From a point P, the bearings of two points Q and R are N67⁰W and N23⁰E respectively. If the bearing of R from Q is N68⁰E and PQ = 150m, calculate PR Options:
  A) 120m
  B) 140m
  C) 150m
  D) 160m
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  The correct answer is C .