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 1151: A trapezium has two parallel sides of length 5cm and 9cm. If the area is 21cm², find the distance between the parallel sides Options:
  A) 3 cm
  B) 4 cm
  C) 6 cm
  D) 7 cm
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1152: Find the equation of the straight line through (-2, 3) and perpendicular to 4x + 3y - 5 = 0 Options:
  A) 3x - 4y + 18 = 0
  B) 3x + 2y - 18 = 0
  C) 4x + 5y + 3 = 0
  D) 5x - 2y - 11 = 0
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1153:

  The angles of a quadrilateral are 5x-30, 4x+60, 60-x and 3x+61.find the smallest of these angles​

  Options:
  A) 5x - 30
  B) 4x + 60
  C) 60 - x
  D) 3x + 61
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1154: The ratio of the base area of a hollow cone to that of its curved surface is 1:4. If its base radius is 7cm, calculate the slant height of the cone Options:
  A) 7cm
  B) 22cm
  C) 28cm
  D) 49cm
  E) 154cm
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1155: The solution of the quadratic equation bx² + cx + a = 0 is given by Options:
  A) x = b $\pm$ $\frac{\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}$
  B) x = c $\pm$ $\frac{\sqrt{b^2-4ab}}{2b}$
  C) x = -c $\pm$ $\frac{\sqrt{c^2-4ab}}{2b}$
  D) x = -b $\pm$ $\frac{\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2b}$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1156: Factorize (4a + 3)² - (3a - 2)² Options:
  A) (a + 1)(a + 5)
  B) (a - 5)(7a - 1)
  C) (a + 5)(7a + 1)
  D) a(7a + 1)
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1157:

  How many different 8 letter words are possible using the letters of the word SYLLABUS?

  Options:
  A) (8 - 1)!
  B) $\frac{8!}{2!}$
  C) $\frac{8!}{2!2!}$
  D) 8!
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1158: Find the derivative of y = sin²(5x) with respect to x. Options:
  A) 10 sin 5x cos 5x
  B) 5 sin5x cos 5x
  C) 2 sin 5x cos 5x
  D) 15 sin 5x cos 5x
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1159: A bowl is designed by revolving completely the area enclosed by y = x² - 1, y = 3 and x ≥ 0 around the axis. What is the volume of this bowl? Options:
  A) 7π cubic units
  B) 15π/2 cubic units
  C) 8π cubic units
  D) 17π/2 cubic units
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1160: Find the value of 2a - b if a + b = 8 and 4a - b = 22 Options:
  A) 2
  B) 4
  C) 6
  D) 8
  E) 10
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  The correct answer is E .