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: Find the equation of a line parallel to y = -4x + 2 passing through (2,3) Options:
  A) y + 4x + 11 = 0
  B) y - 4x - 11 = 0
  C) y + 4x - 11 = 0
  D) y - 4x + 11 = 0
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1312: if x : y = 5 : 12 and z = 52cm, find the perimeter of the triangle Options:
  A) 68cm
  B) 84cm
  C) 100cm
  D) 120cm
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1313:

  The volume of a cylinder whose height is 4cm and whose radius 5cm is equal to (π = 3.14)

  Options:
  A) 313cm²
  B) 145cm²
  C) 314cm²
  D) 214cm²
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1314: If y = 3t³ + 2t² - 7t + 3, find $\frac{dy}{dt}$ at t = -1 Options:
  A) -1
  B) 1
  C) -2
  D) 2
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1315: Solve the simultaneous linear equations: 2x + 5y = 11, 7x + 4y = 2 Options:
  A) x = -8, y = 1
  B) x = -2, y = 4
  C) x = $\frac{-34}{27}$, y = $\frac{73}{27}$
  D) x = 7, y = -9
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1316:

  The pie chart shows the monthly expenditure of a public servant. The monthly expenditure on housing is twice that of school fees. How much does the worker spend on housing if his monthly income is ₦7200?

  Options:
  A) ₦1000
  B) ₦2000
  C) ₦3000
  D) ₦4000
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1317:

  

  The histogram above represents the number of candidates who did Further Mathematics examination in a school. How many candidates scored more than 40?

  Options:
  A) 100
  B) 79
  C) 150
  D) 90
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1318:
  

  PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral. Find $x$+$y$

  Options:
  A) 50
  B) 60
  C) 15
  D) 0
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1319:

  Find T in terms of K, Q and S if S = 2r($\pi$QT + K)

  Options:
  A) $\frac{S^2}{2\pi r^{2}Q}-\frac{k}{Q}$
  B) $\frac{S^2}{4\pi r^{2}Q}$ - k
  C) $\frac{S^2}{4\pi r^{2}Q}-\frac{k}{Q}$
  D) $\frac{s^2}{4\pi r^{2}Q}$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1320:
  

  A trapezium has two parallel sides of lengths 5cm and 9cm. If the area is 91cm${}^2$, find the distance between the parallel sides

  Options:
  A) 13 cm
  B) 4 cm
  C) 6 cm
  D) 7 cm
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  The correct answer is A .