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 1581: The parallel sides of a trapezium are 13cm and 7cm. If the area of the trapezium is 50cm2, find the perpendicular distance between the parallel sides. Options:
  A) 5cm
  B) 6cm
  C) 7cm
  D) 10cm
  E) 12cm
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1582: Find the gradient of the line passing through the points (-2, 0) and (0, -4) Options:
  A) 2
  B) -4
  C) -2
  D) 4
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1583: A sector of angle 120° is cut out from a circle of radius 13.5cm. what area of the circle is remaining ? (π = $\frac{22}{7}$) Options:
  A) 14.1cm²
  B) 95.5cm²
  C) 190.9cm²
  D) 381.9cm²
  E) 763.7cm²
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1584:

  

  The histogram above represents the number of candidates who did Further Mathematics examination in a school. How many candidates scored more than 40?

  Options:
  A) 100
  B) 79
  C) 150
  D) 90
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1585: Arrange and $\frac{3}{5}$,$\frac{9}{16}$, $\frac{34}{59}$ and $\frac{71}{97}$ in ascending order of magnitude. Options:
  A) $\frac{3}{5}$, $\frac{9}{16}$, $\frac{34}{59}$, $\frac{71}{97}$
  B) $\frac{9}{16}$, $\frac{34}{59}$, $\frac{3}{5}$ , $\frac{71}{97}$
  C) $\frac{3}{5}$, $\frac{9}{16}$, $\frac{71}{97}$, $\frac{34}{59}$
  D) $\frac{9}{16}$, $\frac{3}{5}$, $\frac{71}{97}$, $\frac{34}{59}$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1586: If ₦560.70 is shared in the ratio 7 : 2 : 1, what is the smallest share? Options:
  A) ₦392.49
  B) ₦56.70
  C) ₦113.40
  D) ₦112.14
  E) ₦56.07
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1587:

  The equivalent of (10110.011)${}_2$ in base 10 is?

  Options:
  A) 26.325
  B) 24.372
  C) 42.443
  D) 22.375
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1588: Simplify $\frac{3}{2x-1}$ + $\frac{2-x}{x-2}$ Options:
  A) $\frac{2-x}{(2x-1)(x-2)}$
  B) $\frac{5-x}{(2x-1)(x-2)}$
  C) $\frac{4-2x}{2x-1}$
  D) $\frac{6-3x}{(2x-1)(x-2)}$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1589: In an acute angle-triangle XYZ, XZ = 9cm, YZ = 11cm and ∠XZY = 35° Calculate ∠YXZ, correct to the nearest degree. Options:
  A) 57°
  B) 45°
  C) 33°
  D) 16°
  E) 89°
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1590: If the sum of the first two terms of a G.P. is 3, and the sum of the second and the third terms is -6, find the sum of the first term and the common ratio Options:
  A) -2
  B) -3
  C) -5
  D) 5
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  The correct answer is C .