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.
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Question 101: Given that 3√42x = 16, find the value of x
Options:
A) 4
B) 6
C) 3
D) 2
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 102: Simplify
Options:
A) 4.0 x 10-3
B) 5.0 x 10-2
C) 2.0 x 10-1
D) 5.0 x 10-3
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 103:
Find the smallest number by which 252 can be multiplied to obtain a perfect square
Options:
A) 2
B) 3
C) 5
D) 7
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 104: If (IPO3)4 = 11510 find P
Options:
A) o
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 105: Find the tangent to the acute angle between the lines 2x+y = 3 and 3x-2y = 5.
Options:
A) -7/4
B) 7/8
C) 7/4
D) 7/2
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 106: A cylindrical motor of height 12cm has uniform thickness of 2cm. If the diameter of its outer cross section is 10cm, Find the volume of the constituent material. (take =
Options:
A) cm3
B) 270cm3
C) 660cm3
D) cm3
E) cm3
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 107: The probability of a student passing any examination is . If the student takes three examinations, what is the probability that he will not pass any of them?
Options:
A)
B)
C)
D)
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 108: Two cars X and Y start at the same point and travel towards a point P which is 150km away. If the average speed of Y is 60km per hour and x arrives at P 25 minutes earlier than Y. What is the average speed of X?
Options:
A) 51km per hour
B) 72km per hour
C) 37 km per hour
D) 66km per hour
E) 75km per hour
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 109: Factorize m3 - 2m2 - m + 2
Options:
A) (m2 + 1)(m - 2)
B) (m - 1)(m + 1)(m + 2)
C) (m - 2)(m + 1)(m - 1)
D) (m2 + 2)(m - 1)
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 110: The mean of ten positive numbers is 16. When another number is added, the mean becomes 18. Find the eleventh number
Options:
A) 3
B) 16
C) 18
D) 38
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The correct answer is D .