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 1381: 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 1382: Find the coordinates of the mid-point of x and y intercepts of the line 2y = 4x - 8 Options:
  A) (2, 0)
  B) (1, -2)
  C) (-1, -2)
  D) (1, 2)
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1383:

  Divide the L.C.M of 48, 64 and 80 by their H.C.F.

  Options:
  A) 20
  B) 30
  C) 48
  D) 60
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1384:

  A factory worker earns ₦50,000 per month out of which he spends 15% on his children's education, ₦13,600 on Food, 3% on electricity and uses the rest for his personal purpose. How much does he have left?

  Options:
  A) N21,850
  B) N18,780
  C) N27,400
  D) N32,500
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1385:

  

  P, R and S lie on a circle center as shown above while Q lies outside the circle. Find ∠PSO

  Options:
  A) 45${}^{\circ }$
  B) 55${}^{\circ }$
  C) 35${}^{\circ }$
  D) 40${}^{\circ }$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1386: The sum of the interior angles of a pentagon is 6x + 6y. Find y in the terms of x Options:
  A) y = 90 - x
  B) y = 150 - x
  C) y = 60 - x
  D) y = 120 -x
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1387:

  Tanθ is positive and Sinθ is negative. In which quadrant does θ lies

  Options:
  A) Second only
  B) Third only
  C) Fourth only
  D) First and third only
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1388: Given that 1/2 log₁₀ P = 1, find the value Of P Options:
  A) 10⁴
  B) 10³
  C) 10²
  D) 10¹
  E) 10^-1
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1389:

  

  In the figure, a solid consists of a hemisphere surmounted by a right circular cone, with radius 3.0cm and height 6.0cm. Find the volume of the solid

  Options:
  A) 36$\pi$cm ³
  B) 54$\pi$cm ²
  C) 18$\pi$cm ²
  D) 108$\pi$cm ²
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1390: A man invested a sum of ₦280.00 partly at 5% and partly at 4%, if the total interest is ₦12.80 per annum, find the amount invested at 5%. Options:
  A) ₦14.00
  B) ₦120.00
  C) ₦140.00
  D) ₦160.00
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  The correct answer is D .