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 1551: Make Q the subject of formula when $L=\frac{4}{3}M\sqrt{PQ}$ Options:
  A) $\frac{9L^2}{16M^2}P$
  B) $\frac{3L}{4M\sqrt{P}}$
  C) $\frac{\sqrt{3L}}{4MP}$
  D) $\frac{3L^2}{16M^2}P$
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1552: 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 1553: What are the factors of 2x² - xy - 3y² ? Options:
  A) (2x + 3y)(x + y)²
  B) (2x + 3y)(x + y)
  C) (2x + 3y)(x - y)
  D) (2x 3y)(x + y)
  E) (2x - 3y)(x - y)
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1554:

  Find the value of $\frac{(0.5436{)}^3}{0.017\times 0.219}$ to 3 significant figures.

  Options:
  A) 46.2
  B) 43.1
  C) 534
  D) 431
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1555: x varies directly as y and inversely as z. when x = 5, y = 2 and z = 1. What is the value of x when y = 5 and z = 2? Options:
  A) 2.5
  B) 5
  C) 6.25
  D) 6.52
  E) 7.5
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1556: Each of the interior angles of a regular polygon is 140^o. Calculate the sum of all the interior angles of the polygon Options:
  A) 1080^o
  B) 1260^o
  C) 1800^o
  D) 2160^o
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1557:

  

  The figure FGHK is a rhombus. What is the value of angle X?

  Options:
  A) 30${}^{\circ }$
  B) 90${}^{\circ }$
  C) 150${}^{\circ }$
  D) 120${}^{\circ }$
  E) 60${}^{\circ }$
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1558: Factorize x² + 2a + ax + 2x Options:
  A) (x + 2a)(x + 1)
  B) (x + 2a)(x - 1)
  C) (x² - 1)(x - a)
  D) (x + 2)(x + a)
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1559: T varies directly as D and inversely as A. Given that T = 6, D = 3, and A = 2, find A when T = 3 and D = 6. Options:
  A) 4
  B) 6
  C) 8
  D) 12
  E) 24
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1560:

  The nth term of a sequence is given by 2${}^{2n-1}$. Find the sum of the first four terms.

  Options:
  A) 74
  B) 32
  C) 42
  D) 170
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  The correct answer is D .