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 1131: If x₁₀ = 1214₅ find x Options:
  A) 124
  B) 121
  C) 184
  D) 180
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1132:

  Calculate the total surface area of a cupboard which measures 12cm by 10cm by 8cm

  Options:
  A) 1920cm${}^2$
  B) 592cm${}^2$
  C) 296cm${}^2$
  D) 148cm${}^2$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1133:

  

  In an examination, the result of a certain school is as shown in the histogram above. How many candidates did the school present?

  Options:
  A) 12
  B) 16
  C) 18
  D) 19
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1134: Convert 241 in base 5 to base 8, Options:
  A) 71₈
  B) 107₈
  C) 176₈
  D) 241₈
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1135: 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 1136:

  

  In the figure, XR and YQ are tangents to the circle YZXP if ZXR = 45^o and YZX = 55^o, Find ZYQ

  Options:
  A) 135^o
  B) 125^o
  C) 100^o
  D) 90^o
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1137: x varies directly as y and inversely as z. when x = 5, y = 2 and z = 1. What is the value of x when y = 5 and z = 2? Options:
  A) 2.5
  B) 5
  C) 6.25
  D) 6.52
  E) 7.5
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1138:

  If the binary operation $\ast$ is defined by m $\ast$ n = mn + m + n for any real number m and n, find the identity of the elements under this operation

  Options:
  A) e = 1
  B) e = -1
  C) e = -2
  D) e = 0
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1139:

  What is the rate of change of the volume Vof a hemisphere with respect to its radius r when r = 2?

  Options:
  A) 8π
  B) 16π
  C) 2π
  D) 4π
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1140:

  

  The pie chart above represents 400 fruits on display n a grocery store. How many apples are in the store

  Options:
  A) 45
  B) 50
  C) 60
  D) 75
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  The correct answer is B .