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 1481: Find the value of x for which the function f(x) = 2x³ - x² - 4x + 4 has a maximum value Options:
  A) $\frac{2}{3}$
  B) 1
  C) -1
  D) -$\frac{2}{3}$
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1482: Simplify 4$\sqrt{27}$ + 5$\sqrt{12}$ − 3$\sqrt{75}$ Options:
  A) 7
  B) − 7
  C) − 7$\sqrt{3}$
  D) 7$\sqrt{3}$
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1483: Simplify $\sqrt{27}$ + $\frac{3}{\sqrt{3}}$ Options:
  A) 4$\sqrt{3}$
  B) $\frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}$
  C) 3$\sqrt{3}$
  D) $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}$
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1484: The ratio of the base area of a hollow cone to that of its curved surface is 1:4. If its base radius is 7cm, calculate the slant height of the cone Options:
  A) 7cm
  B) 22cm
  C) 28cm
  D) 49cm
  E) 154cm
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1485: Three numbers, x, y and z are connected by the relationships y = $\frac{4x}{9}$ + 1. If x = 99, find z Options:
  A) 6$\frac{1}{3}$
  B) 20
  C) 21
  D) 176$\frac{4}{9}$
  E) None of the above
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1486: If y = $(x^2+3x-1)÷(3x+4).$ Find dy/dx Options:
  A) $(3x^2+8x+7)÷(3x+4{)}^2$
  B) $x^2+2x+(1÷(x+1{)}^2)$
  C) $2x^2+4x+(1÷(2x+4{)}^2)$
  D) $x^2+3x+(2÷(x+3{)}^2)$
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1487: If x + $\frac{1}{x}$ = 4, find x² + $\frac{1}{x^2}$ Options:
  A) 16
  B) 14
  C) 12
  D) 9
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1488: A boy leaves station X on a bearing of 035° to station y which is 21km away. He then travels to another station Z on a bearing of 125°. If Z is directly East of X, what is the distance from X to his present position? Options:
  A) 3.0km
  B) 12.04km
  C) 17.2km
  D) 34.18km
  E) 36.61km
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1489:

  

  In $△$XYZ, determine the cosine of angle Z.

  Options:
  A) $\frac{3}{39}$
  B) $\frac{29}{36}$
  C) $\frac{14}{5}$
  D) $\frac{7}{5}$
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1490: A chord 20cm long subtends an angle of 60° at the circumference of a circle, what is the diameter of the circle the nearest cm? Options:
  A) 12cm
  B) 20cm
  C) 23cm
  D) 60cm
  E) 80cm
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is C .