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 1251:

  Given that S and T are sets of real numbers such that S = {x : 0 $\le$ x $\le$ 5} and T = {x :− 2 < x < 3} Find S $\cup$ T

  Options:
  A) −3 < x < $\le$3
  B) −2< x < $\le$5
  C) 2< x < $\ge$ −5
  D) −1< x $\ge$ $\le$2
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1252:

  

  In a class of 60 pupils, the statistical distribution of the numbers of pupils offering Biology, History, French, Geography and Additional mathematics is as shown in the pie chart. How many pupils offer Additional Mathematics?

  Options:
  A) 15
  B) 10
  C) 18
  D) 12
  E) 20
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1253:

  Points X and Y are 20km North and 9km East of point O, respectively. What is the bearing of Y from X? Correct to the nearest degree.

  Options:
  A) 24°
  B) 56°
  C) 127°
  D) 156°
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1254: If $\frac{a}{c}$ = $\frac{c}{d}$ = k, find the value of $\frac{3a^2-ac+c^2}{3b^2-bd+d^2}$ Options:
  A) 3k²
  B) 2k - k²
  C) $\frac{3b^2{k}^2-b{k}^{2}d+d{k}^2}{3b^2-bd+d^2}$
  D) k²
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1255: A predator moves in a circle of radius √2 centre (0,0), while a prey moves along the line y = x. If 0 $\le$ x $\le$ 2, at which point(s) will they meet? Options:
  A) (1,1) only
  B) (1,1) and (1,2)
  C) (0,0) and (1,1)
  D) (√2,√2) only
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1256: Find the range of values of m which satisfy (m - 3)(m - 4) < 0. Options:
  A) 2 < m < 5
  B) -3 < m < 4
  C) 3 < m < 4
  D) -4 < m < 3
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1257: A regular polygon has 150${}^{\circ }$ as the size of each interior angle. How many sides does it have? Options:
  A) 12
  B) 10
  C) 9
  D) 8
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1258: Find the simple interest on ₦325 in 5years at 3% per annum. Options:
  A) ₦48.75K
  B) ₦50.10K
  C) ₦75.50K
  D) ₦15.75K
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1259: If x, y can take values from the set (1, 2, 3, 4), find the probability that the product of x and y is not greater than 6 Options:
  A) $\frac{5}{8}$
  B) $\frac{5}{16}$
  C) $\frac{1}{2}$
  D) $\frac{3}{8}$
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1260: One angle of a rhombus is 60^o. The shorter of the two diagonals is 8cm long. Find the length of the longer one. Options:
  A) 8$\sqrt{3}$
  B) $\frac{16}{\sqrt{3}}$
  C) $\sqrt{3}$
  D) $\frac{10}{\sqrt{3}}$
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  The correct answer is A .