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 1141: Find the locus of point equidistant from two straight lines y - 5 = 0 and y - 3 = 0 Options:
  A) y - 2 = 0
  B) y - 4 = 0
  C) y - 1 = 0
  D) y - 3 = 0
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1142: If y = (1 - 2x)², find the value of dy/dx at x = -1 Options:
  A) 57
  B) 27
  C) -6
  D) -54
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1143: A ladder resting on a vertical wall makes an angles whose tangent is 2.4 with the ground. If the distance between the foot of the ladder and the wall is 50cm, What is the length of the ladder? Options:
  A) 1m
  B) 1.1m
  C) 1.2m
  D) 0.9m
  E) 1.3m
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1144: 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 1145: Two ladders of length 5m and 7m lean against a pole and make angles 45° and 60° with the ground respectively. What is their distance apart on the pole correct to two decimal places? Options:
  A) 9.60m
  B) 6.06m
  C) 2.54m
  D) 2.53m
  E) 2.00m
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1146: Calculate the distance between points L(-1, -6) and M(-3, -5) Options:
  A) √5
  B) 2√3
  C) √20
  D) √50
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1147: If sine x equals cosine x, what is x in radians? Options:
  A) $\frac{\pi }{2}$
  B) $\frac{\pi }{3}$
  C) $\frac{\pi }{4}$
  D) $\frac{\pi }{6}$
  E) $\frac{\pi }{12}$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1148:

  Simplify 25${}^{\frac{1}{2}}$ × 8${}^{\frac{-2}{3}}$

  Options:
  A) 1$\frac{1}{4}$
  B) 2$\frac{1}{4}$
  C) 6
  D) 10
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1149: Divide 4x³-3x+1 by 2x-1 Options:
  A) 2x²-x+1
  B) 2x²-x-1
  C) 2x²+x+1
  D) 2x²+x-1
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1150:

  A man invested a sum of ₦280.00 partly at 5% and partly at 4%. if the total interest is ₦12.90 per annum, find the amount invested at 5%.

  Options:
  A) 14.00
  B) 120.00
  C) 140.00
  D) 160.00
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  The correct answer is D .