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 f(x - 2) = 4x² + x + 7, find f(1) Options:
  A) 12
  B) 27
  C) 7
  D) 46
  E) 17
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1132:

  

  In $△$ XYZ, XKZ = 90^O, XK = 15cm, XY = 35cm and YK = 8cm. Find the area of $△$XYZ

  Options:
  A) 190 sq.cm
  B) 20 sq.cm
  C) 210 sq.cm
  D) 160sq.cm
  E) 320sq.cm
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1133: Find the value of (4^{$\frac{1}{2}$})⁶ Options:
  A) 1
  B) 2
  C) 4
  D) 6
  E) 8
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1134:

  

  In the diagram, a cylinder is surmounted by a hemispherical bowl. Calculate the volume of the solid

  Options:
  A) 198$\pi c{m}^3$
  B) 180$\pi c{m}^3$
  C) 162$\pi c{m}^3$
  D) 216$\pi c{m}^3$
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1135:

  

  The grades of 36 students in a test are shown in the pie chart above. How many students had excellent?

  Options:
  A) 7
  B) 8
  C) 9
  D) 12
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1136: Find a factor which is common to all three binomial expressions 4a² - 9b², 8a³ + 27b³, (4a + 6b)² Options:
  A) 4a + 6b
  B) 4a - 6b
  C) 2a + 3b
  D) 2a - 3b
  E) none
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1137: Two chords PQ and RS of a circle when produced meet at K. If ∠KPS = 31^o and ∠PKR = 42^o, find ∠KQR Options:
  A) 11^o
  B) 73^o
  C) 107^o
  D) 138^o
  E) 149^o
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1138: The chances of Usman and Dele passing a Mathematics test are 12 and 13 respectively. What is the probability that neither of them passes the test? Options:
  A) $\frac{3}{5}$
  B) $\frac{2}{5}$
  C) $\frac{4}{15}$
  D) $\frac{1}{5}$
  E) $\frac{2}{15}$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1139: Evaluate ut - $\frac{1}{2}$ft² when t = 5, u = -20 and f = 10 Options:
  A) 225
  B) 72
  C) -75
  D) -125
  E) -225
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1140: Evaluate (2.813 x 10^-3 x 1.063) (5.637 x 10^-2) Options:
  A) 0.056
  B) 0.055
  C) 0.054
  D) 0.54
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  The correct answer is B .