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 1951:

  If A = { 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}, B = { 2, 4, 6, 8 }. Find (A B) ⋃ (B A).

  Options:
  A) {1, 3, 5, 8}
  B) {8}
  C) {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8}
  D) {1, 3, 5}
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1952:

  If (x - a) is a factor of bx - ax + x², find the other factor.

  Options:
  A) (x + b)
  B) (x - b)
  C) (a + b)
  D) (a - b)
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1953:

  

  The diagram above is the graph of the function f(x). Determined the range of values of x for which f(x) $\le$ 0

  Options:
  A) x $\le$ 2
  B) 0 $\le$ x $\le$ 2
  C) -2 $\le$ x $\le$ 0, x $\ge$ 2
  D) x $\le$ -2, 0 $\le$ x $\le$ 2
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1954: Factorize 9(x + y)² - 4(x - y)² Options:
  A) (x + y)(5x + y)
  B) (x + y)²
  C) (x + 5y)(5x + y)
  D) 5(x + y)²
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1955: Simplify $(\sqrt{6}+2{)}^2-(\sqrt{6}-2{)}^2$ Options:
  A) $2\sqrt{6}$
  B) $4\sqrt{6}$
  C) $8\sqrt{6}$
  D) $16\sqrt{6}$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1956: If the 3rd and the 5th terms of an A.P are 6 and 10 respectively, find the 1st term and the common difference respectively. Options:
  A) 1, 2
  B) 2, 2
  C) 2, 3
  D) 3, 2
  E) 3,3
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1957:

  Calculate 243${}_{six}$ – 243${}_{five}$ expressing your answer in base 10.

  Options:
  A) 1
  B) 26
  C) 46
  D) 0
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1958:

  A man's initial salary is ₦540.00 a month and increases after each period of six months by ₦36.00 a month. Find his salary in the eight month of the third year.

  Options:
  A) ₦828.00
  B) ₦756.00
  C) ₦720.00
  D) ₦684.00
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1959:

  Find all median of the numbers 89, 141, 130, 161, 120, 131, 131, 100, 108 and 119

  Options:
  A) 131
  B) 125
  C) 123
  D) 120
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1960:

  

  The table above shows that the scores of a group of students in a test. If the average score is 3.5, find the value of x

  Options:
  A) 1
  B) 2
  C) 3
  D) 4
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  The correct answer is B .