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 1501: The chances of Usman and Dele passing a Mathematics test are 12 and 13 respectively. What is the probability that neither of them passes the test? Options:
  A) $\frac{3}{5}$
  B) $\frac{2}{5}$
  C) $\frac{4}{15}$
  D) $\frac{1}{5}$
  E) $\frac{2}{15}$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1502: If log₁₀² = 0.3010 and log₁₀³ = 0.4771, simplify: (Log₁₀⁸-log₉²) ÷ (Log₁₀⁹ - log₁₀²) Options:
  A) 4
  B) 3
  C) 0.0784
  D) -4
  E) -0.0784
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1503: Find the simple interest rate percent per annum at which ₦1,000 accumulates to ₦1,240 in 3 years Options:
  A) 6%
  B) 8%
  C) 10%
  D) 12%
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1504:

  If (x - a) is a factor of bx - ax + x², find the other factor.

  Options:
  A) (x + b)
  B) (x - b)
  C) (a + b)
  D) (a - b)
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1505: Simplify $\frac{\sqrt{1+x}+\sqrt{x}}{\sqrt{1+x}-\sqrt{x}}$ Options:
  A) -2x - 2$\sqrt{x(1+x)}$
  B) 1 + 2x + 2$\sqrt{x(1+x)}$
  C) $\sqrt{x(1+x)}$
  D) 1 + 2x - 2$\sqrt{x(1+x)}$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1506: The volume of a hemispherical bowl is $718\frac{2}{3}$. Find its radius . Options:
  A) 4.0 cm
  B) 5.6 cm
  C) 7.0 cm
  D) 3.8 cm
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1507: Find the mean deviation of 20, 25, 21, 27, 28, 29, to the nearest whole number Options:
  A) 2
  B) 3
  C) 4
  D) 5
  E) 6
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1508: Find the mean of the following 24.57, 25.63, 24.32, 26.01, 25.77 Options:
  A) 25.12
  B) 25.30
  C) 25.26
  D) 25.50
  E) 25.75
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1509: If 2q3₅ = 77₈, find q Options:
  A) 2
  B) 1
  C) 4
  D) O
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1510: The chances of Usman and Dele passing a Mathematics test are 12 and 13 respectively. What is the probability that neither of them passes the test? Options:
  A) $\frac{3}{5}$
  B) $\frac{2}{5}$
  C) $\frac{4}{15}$
  D) $\frac{1}{5}$
  E) $\frac{2}{15}$
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  The correct answer is C .