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 1401: Make S the subject of the relation
  p = s + $\frac{s{m}^2}{nr}$ Options:
  A) s = $\frac{nrp}{nr+m^2}$
  B) s = nr + $\frac{m^2}{mrp}$
  C) s = $\frac{nrp}{mr}$ + m²
  D) s = $\frac{nrp}{nr}$ + m²
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1402:

  The table shown gives the marks scored by a group of student in a test. Use the table to answer the question given.

  Mark	0	1	2	3	4	5
  Frequency	1	2	7	5	4	3

  What is the median mark?

  Options:
  A) 1
  B) 2
  C) 3
  D) 4
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1403: On the pie chart, there are four sectors of which three angles are 45${}^{\circ }$, 90${}^{\circ }$ and 135${}^{\circ }$. If the smallest sector represents N28.00, how much is the largest sector? Options:
  A) N96.00
  B) N84.00
  C) N48.00
  D) N42.00
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1404: Factorize completely y³ -4xy + xy³ - 4y Options:
  A) (y + ay)(y + 2)(y - 2)
  B) (y - xy)(y - 2)
  C) y(1 + x)(y + 2)(y -2)
  D) y(1 - x)(y + 2)(y - 2)
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1405: Factorize 9(x + y)² - 4(x - y)² Options:
  A) (x + y)(5x + y)
  B) (x + y)²
  C) (x + 5y)(5x + y)
  D) 5(x + y)²
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1406: If ($\frac{2}{3}$)m ($\frac{3}{4}$)n = $\frac{252}{729}$, find the values of m and n Options:
  A) m = 4, n = 2
  B) m = -4, n = -2
  C) m = -4, n =2
  D) m = 4, n = -2
  E) m = -2, n = 4
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1407: If 321₄ is divided by 23₄ and leaves a remainder r, what is the value of r? Options:
  A) zero
  B) 1
  C) 2
  D) 3
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1408: If the hypotenuse of a right angle-triangle isosceles triangle is 2cm. What is the area of the triangle? Options:
  A) ¹/_√2 cm²
  B) 1 cm²
  C) √2 cm²
  D) 2√2 cm²
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1409:

  

  The bar chart above shows the number of visitors received in a week. How many visitors were received on Friday, Tuesday and Sunday?

  Options:
  A) 17
  B) 22
  C) 20
  D) 16
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1410: Solve the equation
  $5^{(x-2)}=(1÷125{)}^{(x+3)}$ Options:
  A) 3/2
  B) − 7/4
  C) 4/7
  D) 7/4
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  The correct answer is B .