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 1671:

  

  The mean score is

  Options:
  A) 7.0
  B) 8.7
  C) 9.5
  D) 11.0
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1672: If y = (1 - 2x)², find the value of dy/dx at x = -1 Options:
  A) 57
  B) 27
  C) -6
  D) -54
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1673: The mean of the numbers 1.2, 1.0, 0.9, 1.4, 0.8, 0.8, 1.2 and 1.1 is Options:
  A) 1.5
  B) 0.8
  C) 1.0
  D) 1.02
  E) 1.05
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1674: 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 1675: 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 1676: Obtain a maximum value of the function f(x) = x${}^3$ - 12x + 11. Options:
  A) -5
  B) -2
  C) 2
  D) 27
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1677:

  Points X and Y are 20km North and 9km East of point O, respectively. What is the bearing of Y from X? Correct to the nearest degree.

  Options:
  A) 24°
  B) 56°
  C) 127°
  D) 156°
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1678: The cost of production of an article is made up as follows: Labour ₦70, Power ₦15, Materials ₦30, Miscellaneous ₦5. Find the angle of the sector representing Labour in a pie chart Options:
  A) 210^o
  B) 105^o
  C) 105^o
  D) 175^o
  E) 90^o
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1679:

  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 1680: If the interest on N150.00 for 2¹/₂ years is N4.50, find the interest on N250.00 for 6 months at the same rate Options:
  A) N1.50
  B) N7.50
  C) N15.00
  D) N18.00
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  The correct answer is A .