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 1931:

  

  In the diagram above, find the value of x

  Options:
  A) 55${}^{\circ }$
  B) 50${}^{\circ }$
  C) 45${}^{\circ }$
  D) 40${}^{\circ }$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1932: What is the common ratio of the G.P. $(\sqrt{10}+\sqrt{5})+(\sqrt{10}+2\sqrt{5})+...$? Options:
  A) $\sqrt{2}$
  B) $\sqrt{5}$
  C) 3
  D) 5
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1933:

  The locus of a point equidistant from two intersecting lines is

  Options:
  A) where the sum of the distances of two focal points is fixed
  B) the collection of points that are equally distant from a fixed point and a line
  C) the perpendicular bisector of the lines
  D) pair of bisectors of the angles between the two lines
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1934: What is the integral value of x which satisfy the inequality -1 < 3 -2x $\le$ 5? Options:
  A) -1. 0, 1, 2
  B) -2, 1, 0 , -1
  C) 0, 1, 2
  D) -1, 0, 1
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1935: If r varies inversely as the square root of s and t, how does s vary with r and t? Options:
  A) s varies inversely as r and t²
  B) s varies inverely as r² and t
  C) s varies directly as r² and t²
  D) s varies directly as r and t
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1936: 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 1937:

  The second term of a geometric series is ${}^{-2}{/}_3$ and its sum to infinity is ${}^3{/}_2$. Find its common ratio.

  Options:
  A) ${}^{-1}{/}_3$
  B) 2
  C) ${}^4{/}_3$
  D) ${}^2{/}_9$
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1938: Find the curved surface area of a cone with circular base diameter 10 cm and height 12 cm Options:
  A) 25 πcm²
  B) 65 πcm²
  C) 120 πcm²
  D) 156 πcm²
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1939: A set of data contains a total of 130 items which are divided into six groups for display on a pie chart. If one group contains 26 items, then the sector representing this group on the pie chart contains an angle x^o at the centre of the circle where x is Options:
  A) 36^o
  B) 60^o
  C) 70^o
  D) 72^o
  E) 75^o
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1940:

  

  In the diagram PQ is parallel to RS. What is the value of $\alpha +\beta +\gamma$

  Options:
  A) 180${}^{\circ }$
  B) 90${}^{\circ }$
  C) 360${}^{\circ }$
  D) 200${}^{\circ }$
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  The correct answer is C .