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 1521: 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 1522: If $\frac{1+\sqrt{2}}{1-\sqrt{2}}$ is expressed in the form of x+y√2 find the values of x and y Options:
  A) (-3, -2)
  B) (-2, 3)
  C) (3,2)
  D) (2,-3)
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1523: A man invests a sum of money at 4% per annum simple interest. After 3 years, the principal amounts to ₦7,000.00. Find the sum invested. Options:
  A) ₦7,840.00
  B) ₦6,250.00
  C) ₦6,160.00
  D) ₦5,833.33
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1524:

  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 1525:

  

  The shaded region above is represented by the equation

  Options:
  A) y ≤ 4x + 2
  B) y ≥ 4x + 2
  C) y ≤ -4x + 4
  D) y ≤ 4x + 4
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1526: Factorize $x^2-2x-15$ Options:
  A) (x + 3)²
  B) (x + 5)(x − 3)
  C) (x − 5)²
  D) (x − 5)(x + 3)
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1527: 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 1528: A man donates 10% of his monthly net earnings to his church. If it amounts to ₦4,500, what is his net monthly income? Options:
  A) ₦40,500
  B) ₦45,000
  C) ₦52,500
  D) ₦62,000
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1529: The bearing of Y from X is 0850. What is the bearing of X from Y? Options:
  A) 005°
  B) 095°
  C) 185°
  D) 265°
  E) 275°
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1530: A man bought a second-hand photocopying machine for N34,000. He serviced is at a cost od N2,000 and then sold it i profit of 15%. What was the selling price? Options:
  A) N37,550
  B) N40,400
  C) N41,400
  D) N42,400
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  The correct answer is C .