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 1071: In how many ways can the letters of the word ACCEPTANCE be arranged? Options:
  A) $\frac{10!}{2!2!3!}$
  B) $\frac{10!}{2!3!}$
  C) $\frac{10!}{2!2!}$
  D) $\frac{10!}{3!2!2!}$
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1072: If x + 1 is a factor of x³ + 3x² + kx + 4, find the value of k Options:
  A) 6
  B) -6
  C) 8
  D) -8
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1073: A number of pencils were shared out among Bisi, Sola and Tunde in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5 respectively. If Bisi got 5, how many were share out? Options:
  A) 15
  B) 25
  C) 30
  D) 50
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1074: The determinant of matrix $\left(\begin{array}{ccc}x& 1& 0\\ 1-x& 2& 3\\ 1& 1+x& 4\end{array}\right)$ in terms of x is Options:
  A) -3x² - 17
  B) -3x² + 9x - 1
  C) 3x² + 17
  D) 3x² - 9x + 5
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1075:

  Out of 7 consonants and 4 vowels, how many words of 3 consonants and 2 vowels can be formed?

  Options:
  A) 210
  B) 1050
  C) 21400
  D) 25200
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1076: If S = (x : x² = 9, x > 4), then S is equal to Options:
  A) 4
  B) {0}
  C) $\oplus$
  D) {$\oplus$}
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1077: The 3rd term of an arithmetic progression is -9 and the 7th term is -29. Find the 10th term of the progression Options:
  A) -44
  B) -165
  C) 165
  D) 44
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1078: The roots of a quadratic equation in x, are -m and 2n. Fine equation. Options:
  A) x² - x(2n-m) – 2mn = 0
  B) x² + x(2n - m) - 2mn = 0
  C) x² + x(m - 2n) + 2mn = 0
  D) X² + x (m + 2n ) + 2mn = 0
  E) x² - x (m - 2n) - 2mn = 0
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1079: If two smaller sides of a right angled triangle are 4cm and 5cm, find its area Options:
  A) 10 cm²
  B) 6 cm²
  C) 24 cm²
  D) 8 cm²
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1080: A school boy lying on the ground 30m away from the foot of a water tank tower observes that the angle of elevation of the top of the tank 60^o. Calculate the height of the water tank. Options:
  A) 60m
  B) 30 $\sqrt{3}$m
  C) 20 $\sqrt{3}$m
  D) 10 $\sqrt{3}$m
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  The correct answer is B .