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 1811:

  If given two points A(3, 12) and B(5, 22) on a x-y plane. Find the equation of the straight line with intercept at 2.

  Options:
  A) y = 5x + 2
  B) y = 5x + 3
  C) y = 12x + 2
  D) y = 22x + 3
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1812:

  The pie chart shows the monthly expenditure of a public servant. The monthly expenditure on housing is twice that of school fees. How much does the worker spend on housing if his monthly income is ₦7200?

  Options:
  A) ₦1000
  B) ₦2000
  C) ₦3000
  D) ₦4000
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1813: Without using tables find the numerical value of log₇49 + log7_{($\frac{1}{7}$)} Options:
  A) 1
  B) 2
  C) 3
  D) 7
  E) 9
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1814:
  

  Find the volume of the composite solid above.

  Options:
  A) 2048 cm${}^3$
  B) 2568 cm${}^3$
  C) 2672 cm${}^3$
  D) 1320 cm${}^3$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1815: What is the nth term of the progression 27, 9, 3,......? Options:
  A) 27$\frac{1}{3}$ ^{n - 1}
  B) 3^{n + 2}
  C) 27 + 18(n - 1)
  D) 27 + 6(n - 1)
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1816: Integrate $\frac{1-x}{x^3}$ with respect to x Options:
  A) $\frac{x-x^2}{x^4}$ + k
  B) $\frac{4}{x^4}-\frac{3+k}{x^3}$
  C) $\frac{1}{x}-\frac{1}{2x^2}$ + k
  D) $\frac{1}{3x^2}-\frac{1}{2x}$ + k
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1817: Find the mean of 10, 8, 5, 11, 12, 9, 6, 3, 15, and 23. Options:
  A) 11.2
  B) 10
  C) 10.2
  D) 11.3
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1818: Calculate the mean deviation of the set of numbers 7, 3, 14, 9, 7, and 8. Options:
  A) 13/6
  B) 5/2
  C) 7/6
  D) 7/3
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1819: In triangle XYZ, ∠XYZ = 15${}^{\circ }$, ∠XZY = 45${}^{\circ }$ and lXYl = 7 cm. Find lYZl. Options:
  A) 14√2 cm
  B) $7\left(\frac{\sqrt{6}}{2}\right)$
  C) 7√2 cm
  D) 7 cm
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1820: Find the total area of the surface of a solid cylinder whose base radius is 4cm and height is 5cm Options:
  A) 56$\pi$ cm²
  B) 72$\pi$ cm²
  C) 96$\pi$ cm²
  D) 192$\pi$ cm²
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  The correct answer is B .