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 1771: Find the probability of selecting a figure which is a parallelogram from a square, a rectangle, a rhombus, a kite and a trapezium Options:
  A) $\frac{3}{5}$
  B) $\frac{2}{5}$
  C) $\frac{4}{5}$
  D) $\frac{1}{5}$
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1772:

  

  In the figure above, |CD| is the base of the triangle CDE. Find the area of the figure to the nearest whole number.

  Options:
  A) 56 cm${}^2$
  B) 24 cm${}^2$
  C) 42 cm${}^2$
  D) 34 cm${}^2$
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1773: The angle between the positive horizontal axis and a given line is 135^o. Find the equation of the line if it passes through the point (2,3) Options:
  A) x - y = 1
  B) x + y = 1
  C) x + y = 5
  D) x - y = 5
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1774:

  

  Find the mean of the distribution above

  Options:
  A) 1
  B) 2
  C) 3
  D) 4
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1775: The chances of Usman and Dele passing a Mathematics test are 12 and 13 respectively. What is the probability that neither of them passes the test? Options:
  A) $\frac{3}{5}$
  B) $\frac{2}{5}$
  C) $\frac{4}{15}$
  D) $\frac{1}{5}$
  E) $\frac{2}{15}$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1776:
  

  PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral. Find $x$+$y$

  Options:
  A) 50
  B) 60
  C) 15
  D) 0
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1777: Factory P produces 20,000 bags of cement per day while factory Q produces 15,000 bags per day. If P reduces production by 5% and Q increases production by 5%, determine the effective loss in the number of bags produced per day by the two factories Options:
  A) 250
  B) 750
  C) 1000
  D) 1250
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1778:

  Evaluate$({101}_{two}{)}^3$

  Options:
  A) ${111101}_{two}$
  B) ${11111101}_{two}$
  C) ${1111101}_{two}$
  D) ${11001}_{two}$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1779: An arc of a circle of length 22 cm subtends an angle of 3x${}^{\circ }$ at the center of the circle. Find the value of x if the diameter of the circle is 14 cm Options:
  A) 60${}^{\circ }$
  B) 120${}^{\circ }$
  C) 180${}^{\circ }$
  D) 30${}^{\circ }$
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1780: 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 .