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 1241: A ship sails a distance of 50km in the direction S50°E and then sails a distance of 50km in the direction ₦40°E. FInd the bearing of the ship from the original position. Options:
  A) S90°E
  B) ₦40°E
  C) S95°E
  D) ₦85°E
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1242:

  

  The bar chart above shows the marks obtained by students in a mathematics test.

  How many students in all took the test?

  Options:
  A) 40
  B) 30
  C) 10
  D) 20
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1243: x varies directly as y and inversely as z. when x = 5, y = 2 and z = 1. What is the value of x when y = 5 and z = 2? Options:
  A) 2.5
  B) 5
  C) 6.25
  D) 6.52
  E) 7.5
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1244: Solve the quadratic inequalities x² - 5x + 6 ≥0 Options:
  A) x ≤ 2, x ≥ 3
  B) x ≤ 3, x ≥ 2
  C) x ≤ -2, x ≥ -3
  D) x ≤-3, x ≥ 2
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1245:

  

  In the diagram above , XZ is the diameter of the circle XZW, with center O and radius 15/2 cm. If XY = 12 cm, find the area of the triangle XYZ

  Options:
  A) 54 cm²
  B) 45 cm²
  C) 27 cm²
  D) 75 cm²
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1246: If the 6th term of an arithmetic progression is 11 and the first term is 1, find the common difference. Options:
  A) $\frac{12}{5}$
  B) $\frac{5}{3}$
  C) -2
  D) 2
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1247: An arithmetic progression has first term 11 and fourth term 32. The sum of the first nine terms is Options:
  A) 351
  B) 531
  C) 135
  D) 153
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1248:

  If a dress is sold for #3800.00 at 20% discount. what is its original price?

  Options:
  A) #3,000.00
  B) #4,000.00
  C) #5,000.00
  D) #4,750.00
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1249: Solve for x if 25^x + 3(5^x) = 4 Options:
  A) 1 or -4
  B) zero
  C) 1
  D) -4 or o
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1250: 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 .