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 1311:

  Express $(0.0439÷3.62)$ as a fraction.

  Options:
  A) $\frac{21}{100}$
  B) $\frac{21}{1000}$
  C) $\frac{12}{1000}$
  D) $\frac{12}{100}$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1312:

  

  In the figure, the chords XY and ZW are produced to meet at T such that YT = WT, ZYW = 40${}^{\circ }$ and YTW = 30${}^{\circ }$. What is YXW?

  Options:
  A) 50${}^{\circ }$
  B) 75${}^{\circ }$
  C) 35${}^{\circ }$
  D) 115${}^{\circ }$
  E) 30${}^{\circ }$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1313: If P = $\left|\begin{array}{cc}5& 3\\ 2& 1\end{array}\right|$ and Q = $\left|\begin{array}{cc}4& 2\\ 3& 5\end{array}\right|$, find 2P + Q Options:
  A) $\left|\begin{array}{cc}7& 7\\ 14& 8\end{array}\right|$
  B) $\left|\begin{array}{cc}14& 8\\ 7& 7\end{array}\right|$
  C) $\left|\begin{array}{cc}7& 7\\ 8& 14\end{array}\right|$
  D) $\left|\begin{array}{cc}8& 14\\ 7& 7\end{array}\right|$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1314: The sum of the first n positive integers is Options:
  A) $\frac{1}{2}$(n + 1)
  B) n $\frac{1}{2}$(n + 1)
  C) n(n - 1)
  D) n(n + 1)
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1315:

  

  If PN is perpendicular to QR, find the value of tan x.

  Options:
  A) $\frac{5}{9}$
  B) $\frac{3}{5}$
  C) $\frac{3}{4}$
  D) $\frac{4}{3}$
  E) $\frac{5}{3}$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1316: If P = 18, Q = 21, R = -6 and S = -4, Calculate $\frac{(P-Q{)}^3+S^2}{R^3}$ + S² Options:
  A) $\frac{-11}{216}$
  B) $\frac{11}{216}$
  C) $\frac{-43}{116}$
  D) $\frac{43}{116}$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1317:

  

  In triangles XYZ and XQP, XP = 4cm, XQ = 5cm and PQ = QY = 3cm. Find ZY

  Options:
  A) 8cm
  B) 6cm
  C) 4cm
  D) 3cm
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1318: If log₁₀2 = 0.3010 and log₁₀3 = 0.4771, evaluate; without using logarithm tables, log₁₀4.5 Options:
  A) 0.3010
  B) 0.4771
  C) 0.6532
  D) 0.9542
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1319:

  Each of the base angles of an isosceles triangle is 59^o, and the vertices of the triangle lie on a circle. Determine the angle at which the base of the triangle subtends at the centre of the circle.

  Options:
  A) 124^o
  B) 16^o
  C) 64^o
  D) 58^o
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1320: If cos²$\theta$ + $\frac{1}{8}$ = sin²$\theta$, find tan$\theta$ Options:
  A) 3
  B) $\frac{3\sqrt{7}}{7}$
  C) 3$\sqrt{7}$
  D) $\sqrt{7}$
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  The correct answer is B .