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 1641: If b = a + cp and r = ab + $\frac{1}{2}$cp², express b² in terms of a, c, r. Options:
  A) b² = aV + 2cr
  B) b² = ar + 2c²r
  C) b² = a² = $\frac{1}{2}$ cr²
  D) b² = $\frac{1}{2}$ar² + c
  E) b² = 2cr - a²
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1642:

  The sum of the ages of Musa and Lawal is 28 years. After sharing a certain sum of money in the ratio of their ages, Musa gets ₦600 and Lawal ₦800. How old is Lawal?

  Options:
  A) 14 years
  B) 20 years
  C) 12 years
  D) 16 years
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1643: Solve for x: |x - 2| < 3. Options:
  A) x < 5
  B) -2 < x < 3
  C) -1 < x < 5
  D) x < 1
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1644: If the minimum value of y = 1 + hx - 3x² is 13, find h. Options:
  A) 13
  B) 12
  C) 11
  D) 10
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1645:

  find the value of p if the line which passes through (-1, -p) and (-2,2) is parallel to the line 2y+8x-17=0?

  Options:
  A) $\frac{-2}{7}$
  B) $\frac{7}{6}$
  C) $\frac{-6}{7}$
  D) 2
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1646:

  Calculate the perimeter of a sector of a circle of radius 9cm and angle 36^o.

  Options:
  A) 18cm
  B) (18 + $\frac{9\pi }{5}$)cm
  C) (9 + $\frac{9\pi }{5}$)cm
  D) $\frac{9\pi }{5}$cm
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1647: If dy/dx = 2x - 3 and y = 3 when x = 0, find y in terms of x. Options:
  A) 2x² - 3x
  B) x² - 3x
  C) x² - 3x - 3
  D) x² - 3x + 3
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1648: Two brothers invested a total of ₦5,000.00 on a farm project, the farm yield was sold for ₦15,000.00 at the end of the season. If the profit was shared in the ratio 2 : 3, what is the difference in the amount to profit received by the brothers? Options:
  A) ₦2,000.00
  B) ₦4,000.00
  C) ₦6,000.00
  D) ₦10,000.00
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1649:

  The third term of an A.P is 6 and the fifth term is 12. Find the sum of its first twelve terms

  Options:
  A) 201
  B) 144
  C) 198
  D) 72
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1650: Find the derivative of $y=\frac{x^7-x^5}{x^4}$ Options:
  A) x(x²-1)
  B) 3x(x²-1)
  C) 3x²-1
  D) 7x⁶-5x⁴
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  The correct answer is C .