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 1191:

  

  In the diagram, QP//ST:PQR = 34${}^{\circ }$ QRS = 73${}^{\circ }$ and RS = RT. Find SRT

  Options:
  A) 68${}^{\circ }$
  B) 102${}^{\circ }$
  C) 107${}^{\circ }$
  D) 141${}^{\circ }$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1192:

  Find the area and perimeter of a square whose length of diagonals is 20$\sqrt{2}$ cm.

  Options:
  A) 800 cm${}^2$, 80 cm
  B) 400 cm, 80 cm${}^2$
  C) 80 cm, 800 cm${}^2$
  D) 400 cm${}^2$, 80 cm
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1193: find then equation line through (5, 7) parallel to the line 7x + 5y = 12 Options:
  A) 5x + 7y = 120
  B) 7x + 5y = 70
  C) x + y = 7
  D) 15x + 17y = 90
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1194: 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 1195: Evaluate $\frac{lo{g}_5(0.04)}{lo{g}_{3}18-lo{g}_{3}2}$ Options:
  A) 1
  B) -1
  C) $\frac{2}{3}$
  D) -$\frac{2}{3}$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1196: If , sT = $\sqrt{\frac{[(a+T)T]}{a}}$ what does T equal? Options:
  A) T = (a²s² – 1)
  B) T = (a²s²– 1) ÷ a
  C) T = a ÷ (a² - s²)
  D) T = a ÷ (a²s² – 1)
  E) T = (as – 1)²
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1197:

  If (x - a) is a factor of bx - ax + x², find the other factor.

  Options:
  A) (x + b)
  B) (x - b)
  C) (a + b)
  D) (a - b)
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1198: In how many ways can the word MATHEMATICS be arranged? Options:
  A) 11!/(9! 2!)
  B) 11!/(9! 2! 2!)
  C) 11!/(2! 2! 2!)
  D) 11!/(2! 2!)
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1199: If the gradient of the curve y = 2kx² + x + 1 at x = 1 is 9, find k. Options:
  A) 4
  B) 3
  C) 2
  D) 1
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1200: The lengths of the sides of a right angled triangle are (3x + 1)cm, (3x - 1)cm and xcm. Find x Options:
  A) 2
  B) 6
  C) 18
  D) 12
  E) 5
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  The correct answer is D .