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 1701:

  Find the distance between the points (-2, -3) and (-2, 4).

  Options:
  A) 3.0m
  B) 2.4m
  C) 3.2m
  D) 7.0m
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1702: Evaluate (Log₁₃ - log₅) ÷ X(log₅-log₁₃) without using tables Options:
  A) X
  B) –x
  C) X-1
  D) –X^-1
  E) -1
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1703: Two ladders of length 5m and 7m lean against a pole and make angles 45° and 60° with the ground respectively. What is their distance apart on the pole correct to two decimal places? Options:
  A) 9.60m
  B) 6.06m
  C) 2.54m
  D) 2.53m
  E) 2.00m
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1704:

  A cylindrical tank has a capacity of 3080m${}^3$. What is the depth of the tank if the diameter of its base is 14m?

  Options:
  A) 25m
  B) 23m
  C) 22m
  D) 20m
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1705:

  The angle of elevation of the top of a tree from a point on the ground 60m away from the foot of the tree is 78°. Find the height of the tree correct to the nearest whole number.

  Options:
  A) 148m
  B) 382m
  C) 282m
  D) 248m
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1706:

  A crate of soft drinks contains 10 bottle of Coca-Cola 8 of Fanta and 6 of Sprite. If one bottle is selected at random, whatis the probability that it is Not a Coca-Cola bottle?

  Options:
  A) $\frac{5}{12}$
  B) $\frac{1}{3}$
  C) $\frac{3}{4}$
  D) $\frac{7}{12}$
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1707: The model height and range of heights 1.35, 1.25, 1.35, 1.40, 1.35, 1.50, 1.35, 1.50, and 1.20 are m and r respectively. Find m+2r. Options:
  A) 1.35
  B) 1.65
  C) 1.95
  D) 3.00
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1708:

  

  In the diagram above calculate the value of x

  Options:
  A) 60${}^{\circ }$
  B) 100${}^{\circ }$
  C) 120${}^{\circ }$
  D) 140${}^{\circ }$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1709: A man 1.7m tall observes a bird on top of a tree at an angle of 30⁰. if the distance between the man's head and the bird is 25m, what is the height of the tree? Options:
  A) 26.7m
  B) 14.2m
  C) $1.7+(25\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}m$
  D) $1.7+(25\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}m$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1710: Evaluate $\frac{(05652-04375{)}^2}{0.04}$ correct to three significant figures Options:
  A) 3.11
  B) 3.13
  C) 0.313
  D) 3.12
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  The correct answer is B .