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 1211: 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 1212: If y = $(x^2+3x-1)÷(3x+4).$ Find dy/dx Options:
  A) $(3x^2+8x+7)÷(3x+4{)}^2$
  B) $x^2+2x+(1÷(x+1{)}^2)$
  C) $2x^2+4x+(1÷(2x+4{)}^2)$
  D) $x^2+3x+(2÷(x+3{)}^2)$
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1213: Find the value of k such that $t^2$ + kt + $\frac{25}{4}$ is a perfect square Options:
  A) 5
  B) 3
  C) $\frac{5}{2}$
  D) $\frac{5}{4}$
  E) $\frac{1}{5}$
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1214: Find the minimum value of y = x² - 2x - 3 Options:
  A) 4
  B) 1
  C) -1
  D) -4
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1215:
  

  PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral. Find $x$+$y$

  Options:
  A) 50
  B) 60
  C) 15
  D) 0
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1216:

  

  The angles marked in the figure are measured in degrees. Find x.

  Options:
  A) 45${}^{\circ }$
  B) 90${}^{\circ }$
  C) 60${}^{\circ }$
  D) 15${}^{\circ }$
  E) 30${}^{\circ }$
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1217: If $log{X}^{\frac{1}{2}}$ 64 = 3, find the value of x. Options:
  A) 4
  B) 16
  C) 32
  D) 64
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1218: In a class of 120 students, 18 of them scored an A grade in mathematics. If the section representing the A grade students on a pie chart has angle Z^o at the centre of the circle, what is Z? Options:
  A) 15
  B) 27
  C) 50
  D) 52
  E) 54
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1219:

  

  In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle. If SOQ is a diameter and < PRS is 38${}^{\circ }$, what is the value of < PSQ

  Options:
  A) 148${}^{\circ }$
  B) 104${}^{\circ }$
  C) 80${}^{\circ }$
  D) 52${}^{\circ }$
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1220:

  Integrate $\int (4x^{-3}-7x^2+5x-6)\mathrm{d}x$.

  Options:
  A) $-2x^{-2}-\frac{7}{3}{x}^3+\frac{5}{2}{x}^2-6x$
  B) $2x^2+\frac{7}{3}{x}^3-5x+6$
  C) $12x^2+14x-5$
  D) $-12x^{-4}-14x+5$
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  The correct answer is A .