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: Simplify log₁₀1.5 + 3 log₁₀2 − log₁₀0.3 Options:
  A) log₁₀4
  B) log₁₀40
  C) log₁₀-40
  D) log₁₀4^-
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1242:

  Find the polynomial if given q(x) = x${}^2$ - x - 5, d(x) = 3x - 1 and r(x) = 7.

  Options:
  A) 3x${}^3$ - 4x${}^2$ - 14x + 12
  B) 3x${}^2$ + 3x - 7
  C) 3x${}^3$ + 4x${}^2$ + 14x - 12
  D) 3x${}^2$ - 3x + 4
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1243: Find the mean deviation of 20, 25, 21, 27, 28, 29, to the nearest whole number Options:
  A) 2
  B) 3
  C) 4
  D) 5
  E) 6
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1244: In triangle XYZ, ∠XYZ = 15${}^{\circ }$, ∠XZY = 45${}^{\circ }$ and lXYl = 7 cm. Find lYZl. Options:
  A) 14√2 cm
  B) $7\left(\frac{\sqrt{6}}{2}\right)$
  C) 7√2 cm
  D) 7 cm
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1245: Simplify $\frac{\sqrt{1+x}+\sqrt{x}}{\sqrt{1+x}-\sqrt{x}}$ Options:
  A) -2x - 2$\sqrt{x(1+x)}$
  B) 1 + 2x + 2$\sqrt{x(1+x)}$
  C) $\sqrt{x(1+x)}$
  D) 1 + 2x - 2$\sqrt{x(1+x)}$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1246: Find a factor which is common to all 3 binomial expressions $4a^2-9b^2,8a^3+27b^3,(4a+6b{)}^2$. Options:
  A) 4a + 6b
  B) 4a - 6b
  C) 2a + 3b
  D) 2a - 3b
  E) None
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1247: Rationalize $\frac{\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{4}}{\sqrt{6}+\sqrt{4}}$ Options:
  A) 5 + 2 $\sqrt{6}$
  B) 5 - 4 $\sqrt{6}$
  C) 5 + 4 $\sqrt{6}$
  D) 5 - 2 $\sqrt{6}$
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1248: The letters of the word MATRICULATION are cut and put into a box. One letter is drawn at random from the box. Find the probability of drawing a vowel Options:
  A) $\frac{7}{13}$
  B) $\frac{5}{13}$
  C) $\frac{6}{13}$
  D) $\frac{8}{13}$
  E) $\frac{4}{13}$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1249: 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 1250: Simplify $\frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{2}}$ - $\frac{3-2}{\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2}}$ Options:
  A) 2$\sqrt{2}-\sqrt{3}$
  B) 3($\sqrt{6}$ - 1)
  C) $\sqrt{6}$ - 3
  D) -$\frac{1}{2}$
  E) $\frac{-\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{2}-\sqrt{2}}$
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  The correct answer is B .