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 1781: 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 1782: If 3 boys shared x oranges among themselves in the ratio 3:5:8, and smallest share was 45 oranges, find the value of x Options:
  A) 75
  B) 120
  C) 165
  D) 195
  E) 240
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1783:

  Solve for x and y respectively in the simultaneous equations -2x - 5y = 3, x + 3y = 0

  Options:
  A) -3, -9
  B) 9, -3
  C) -9,3
  D) 3, -9
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1784: 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 1785:

  Evaluate ${}^{n^2+1}$C${}_{n+5}$ if n = 3

  Options:
  A) 55
  B) 45
  C) 35
  D) 25
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1786: If a{$\frac{x+1}{x-2}-\frac{x-1}{x+2}$} = 6x. Find a in its simplest form Options:
  A) x² - 1
  B) x² + 1
  C) x² + 4
  D) x² - 4
  E) 1
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1787: 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 1788: Factorize 9p² - q² + 6qr - 9r² Options:
  A) (3p - 3q + r)(3p - q - 3r)
  B) (6p - 3q - 3r)(3p - q - 4r)
  C) (3p - q + 3r)(3p - q - 3r)
  D) (3q - p + 3r)(3q - p + 3r)
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1789: What is the mean deviation 0f 3, 5, 8, 11, 12 and 21? Options:
  A) 37
  B) 60
  C) 10
  D) 4.7
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1790: If x varies inversely as the cube root of y and x = 1 when y = 8, find y when x = 3 Options:
  A) $\frac{1}{3}$
  B) $\frac{2}{3}$
  C) $\frac{8}{27}$
  D) $\frac{4}{9}$
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  The correct answer is C .