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 1621: If x + $\frac{1}{x}$ = 4, find x² + $\frac{1}{x^2}$ Options:
  A) 16
  B) 14
  C) 12
  D) 9
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1622: 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 1623: A ship sails 6km from a port on a bearing 070° and then 8km on a bearing of 040°. Find the distance from the port. Options:
  A) 7.21km
  B) 13.53km
  C) 16.86km
  D) 44.57km
  E) 67.17km
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1624:

  Evaluate $\int x^2\text{Sin}x\mathrm{\Delta }x$

  Options:
  A) −Cos x + 2xSin x + C
  B) −Cos x + 2
  C) x²Cos x + 2xSin x + 2Cos x+ C
  D) −x²Cos x + 2xSinx + 2Cos x + C
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1625: 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
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1626: Find the value of a if the line 2y - ax + 4 = 0 is perpendicular to the line y + (x/4) - 7 = 0 Options:
  A) -4
  B) 4
  C) 8
  D) -8
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1627: When a dealer sells a bicycle for ₦81 he makes a profit of 8%. What did he pay for the bicycle? Options:
  A) ₦73
  B) ₦74.52
  C) ₦75
  D) ₦75.52
  E) ₦87.48
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1628: Factorize completely the expression abx² + 6y - 3ax - 2byx Options:
  A) (ax - 2y)(bx - 3)
  B) (bx + 3)(2y - ax)
  C) (bx + 3)(ax - 2y)
  D) (ax - 2y)(ax - b)
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1629: 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 1630: Find the equation of the perpendicular at the point (4,3) to the line y + 2x = 5 Options:
  A) 2y - x = 4
  B) y + 2x = 3
  C) y + 2x = 5
  D) 2y - x = 2
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  The correct answer is D .