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 1361:

  

  In the figure, If PT is parallel to RS, PQ = PT, and angle SQT = 90${}^{\circ }$, find x.

  Options:
  A) 35${}^{\circ }$
  B) 50${}^{\circ }$
  C) 55${}^{\circ }$
  D) 70${}^{\circ }$
  E) 80${}^{\circ }$
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1362: A square tile has side 30cm. How many of these tiles will cover a rectangular floor of length 7.2m and width 4.2? Options:
  A) 336
  B) 420
  C) 576
  D) 720
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1363: The length a person can jump is inversely proportional to his weight. If a 20 kg person can jump 1.5 m, find the constant of proportionality Options:
  A) 60
  B) 30
  C) 20
  D) 15
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1364: Express the product of 0.0014 and 0.011 in standard form Options:
  A) 1.54 x 10^-2
  B) 1.54 x 10^-3
  C) 1.54 x 10^-4
  D) 1.54 x 10^-5
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1365:
  

  In the diagram above, l₁ is parallel to l₂, Find the value of < PMT

  Options:
  A) 82^o
  B) 36^o
  C) 72^o
  D) 118^o
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1366: What is the mean deviation 0f 3, 5, 8, 11, 12 and 21? Options:
  A) 37
  B) 60
  C) 10
  D) 4.7
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1367: Evaluate $\frac{21}{9}$ to 3 significant figures Options:
  A) 2.30
  B) 2.31
  C) 2.32
  D) 2.33
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1368:

  An article when sold for ₦230.00 makes a 15% profit. Find the profit or loss % if it was sold for ₦180.00

  Options:
  A) 10% gain
  B) 10% loss
  C) 12% loss
  D) 12% gain
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1369: Evaluate [$\frac{1}{0.03}$ $÷$ $\frac{1}{0.024}$]^-1 correct to 2 decimal places Options:
  A) 3.76
  B) 1.25
  C) 0.94
  D) 0.75
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1370:

  Find the area and perimeter of a square whose length of diagonals is 20$\sqrt{2}$ cm.

  Options:
  A) 800 cm${}^2$, 80 cm
  B) 400 cm, 80 cm${}^2$
  C) 80 cm, 800 cm${}^2$
  D) 400 cm${}^2$, 80 cm
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  The correct answer is D .