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 1281: A function f(x) passes through the origin and its first derivative is 3x + 2. What is f(x)? Options:
  A) y = (3x²/)2 + 2x
  B) y = (3x²)/2 + x
  C) y = 3x² + (x/2)
  D) y = 3x² +2x
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1282: Express 1223456 to 3 significant figures Options:
  A) 123000
  B) 124000
  C) 125000
  D) 126000
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1283:

  At simple interest, a man made a deposit of some money in the bank. The amount in his bank account after 10 years is three times the money deposited. If the interest rate stays the same, after how many years will the amount be five times the money deposited?

  Options:
  A) 15 years
  B) 25 years
  C) 20 years
  D) 30 years
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1284: Evaluate ${\int }_1^2(x^2-4x)dx$ Options:
  A) $\frac{11}{3}$
  B) $\frac{3}{11}$
  C) $-\frac{3}{11}$
  D) $-\frac{11}{3}$
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1285: A binary operation $\mathrm{\Delta }$ is defined is defined by a $\mathrm{\Delta }$ b = a + b + 1 for any real numbers a and b. Find the inverse of the real number 7 under the operation $\mathrm{\Delta }$, if the identify element is -1 Options:
  A) -1
  B) 5
  C) -7
  D) -9
  E) 9
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1286:
  

  Calculate the area of the composite figure above.

  Options:
  A) 6048 m${}^2$
  B) 3969 m${}^2$
  C) 4628 m${}^2$
  D) 5834 m${}^2$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1287:

  Which of the following is in descending order?

  Options:
  A) $\frac{9}{10}\frac{4}{5}\frac{3}{4}\frac{17}{20}$
  B) $\frac{4}{5}\frac{9}{10}\frac{3}{4}\frac{17}{20}$
  C) $\frac{9}{10}\frac{17}{20}\frac{4}{5}\frac{3}{4}$
  D) $\frac{4}{5}\frac{9}{10}\frac{17}{20}\frac{3}{4}$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1288: Find the equation of the locus of a point P(x,y) which is equidistant from Q(0,0) and R(2,1). Options:
  A) 4x + 2y = 5
  B) 4x - 2y = 5
  C) 2x + 2y = 5
  D) 2x + y = 5
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1289: If 3x - $\frac{1}{4}$^{-$\frac{1}{2}$} > $\frac{1}{4}$ - x, then the interval of values of x is
  Options:
  A) x > $\frac{1}{3}$
  B) x < $\frac{1}{3}$
  C) x < $\frac{1}{4}$
  D) x < $\frac{9}{16}$
  E) x > $\frac{9}{16}$
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1290: A man kept 6 black, 5 brown and 7 purple shirts in a drawer. What is the probability of his picking a purple shirt with his eyes closed? Options:
  A) $\frac{1}{7}$
  B) $\frac{11}{18}$
  C) $\frac{7}{18}$
  D) $\frac{7}{11}$
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  The correct answer is C .