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 1271: A cone is formed by bending a sector of a circle Saving an angle or 210°. Find the radius of the base of the cone. If the diameter of the circle is 12cm. Options:
  A) 7.00cm
  B) 1.75cm
  C) 21cm
  D) 3.50cm
  E) 2.21cm
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1272:

  The sum of the interior angle of pentagon is 6x + 6y. Find y in terms of x.

  Options:
  A) y = 6 - x
  B) y = 90 - x
  C) y = 120 - x
  D) y = 150 - x
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1273:

  

  The area under the speed time graph given the total distance covered by car. What is the average velocity to two places of decimals?

  Options:
  A) 17.72 meter/sec.
  B) 21.67 meters/sec
  C) 2.5 meter/sec.
  D) 20.45 meters/sec.
  E) 13.33 meter/sec.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1274: The sum of two numbers is 5; their product is 14. Find the numbers. Options:
  A) x = 5 or 1
  B) x = 7 or 1
  C) x = 7 or 0
  D) x = 7 or − 2
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1275: Evaluate (x + $\frac{1}{x}$ + 1)² - (x + $\frac{1}{x}$ + 1)² Options:
  A) 4x²
  B) ($\frac{2}{x}$ + 2)²
  C) 4
  D) 4(1 + x)
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1276:

  

  In the diagram, EFGH is a cyclic quadrilateral in which EH || FG, EG and FH are chords. If < FHG = 424${}^{\circ }$ and < EFH = 34${}^{\circ }$

  Options:
  A) 34${}^{\circ }$
  B) 42${}^{\circ }$
  C) 52${}^{\circ }$
  D) 76${}^{\circ }$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1277:
  

  The histogram above shows the distribution of passengers in taxis of a certain motor park. How many taxis have more than 4 passengers

  Options:
  A) 16
  B) 17
  C) 14
  D) 15
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1278: If a² + b² = 16 and 2ab = 7.Find all the possible values of (a - b) Options:
  A) 3, -3
  B) 2, -2
  C) 1, -1
  D) 3, -1
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1279: Express $\frac{1}{X^3-1}$ in partial fractions Options:
  A) 1/3{(1/x-1)-(x-2/x²-x+1)}
  B) 1/3{(1/x-1)-(x+2/x²+x+1)}
  C) 1/3{(1/x-1)-(x-2/x²+x+1)}
  D) 1/3{(1/x-1)-(x-2/x²-x-1)}
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1280: Solve the equation $y^2-11y+24=0$ Options:
  A) 8,3
  B) 4,9
  C) 6,4
  D) 9,-8
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  The correct answer is A .