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 1081: Solve for a positive number x such that 2(x³ - x² - 2x) = 1 Options:
  A) 4
  B) 3
  C) 2
  D) 1
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1082: A point P moves so that is equidistant from point L and M. If LM is 6cm, find the distance of P from LM when P is 10cm from L Options:
  A) 12cm
  B) 10cm
  C) 8cm
  D) 6cm
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1083: Find the value of log₁₀$\frac{1}{40}$, given that log₁₀4 = 0.6021 Options:
  A) 1.3979
  B) 2.3979
  C) 1.6021
  D) 2.6021
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1084: Find the minimum value of the function y = x(1+x) Options:
  A) -¹/₄
  B) -¹/₂
  C) ¹/₄
  D) ¹/₂
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1085:

  In how many ways can 2 students be selected from a group of 5 students in a debating competition?

  Options:
  A) 25 ways
  B) 10 ways
  C) 15 ways
  D) 20 ways
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1086:

  

  The grades A1, A2, A3, C4 and F earned by students in a particular course are shown in the pie chart. What percentage of the students obtained a C4 grade?

  Options:
  A) 52.0
  B) 43.2
  C) 40.0
  D) 12.0
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1087: If m $\ast$ n = n-(m + 2) for any real numbers m and n, find the value of 3 $\ast$ (-5) Options:
  A) -6
  B) -8
  C) -10
  D) -12
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1088:

  If a dress is sold for #3800.00 at 20% discount. what is its original price?

  Options:
  A) #3,000.00
  B) #4,000.00
  C) #5,000.00
  D) #4,750.00
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1089: In how many ways can the word MATHEMATICS be arranged? Options:
  A) 11!/(9! 2!)
  B) 11!/(9! 2! 2!)
  C) 11!/(2! 2! 2!)
  D) 11!/(2! 2!)
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1090: If the volume of a hemisphere is increasing at a steady rate of 18π m/s, at what rate is its radius changing when its is 6m? Options:
  A) 2.30m/s
  B) 2.00 m/s
  C) 0.25 m/s
  D) 0.20 m/s
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  The correct answer is C .