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 11:

  

  The pie chart shows the monthly expenditure pf 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 12: Express $\frac{1}{x+1}$ - $\frac{1}{x-2}$ as a single algebraic fraction Options:
  A) $\frac{-3}{(x+1)(2-x)}$
  B) $\frac{3}{(x+1)(2-x)}$
  C) $\frac{-1}{(x+1)}$
  D) $\frac{1}{(x+1)(x-2)}$
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 13:

  The weight of a day-old chick was measured to be 0.21g. If the actual weight of the chick is 0.18g, what was the percentage error in the measurement?

  Options:
  A) 15.5%
  B) 18.2%
  C) 14.8%
  D) 16.7%
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 14: 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 15: Find the sum of the range and the mode of the set of numbers 10, 9, 10, 9, 8, 7, 7, 10, 8, 10, 8, 4, 6, 9, 10, 9, 10, 9, 7, 10, 6, 5 Options:
  A) 16
  B) 14
  C) 12
  D) 10
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 16: If P = $\left|\begin{array}{cc}5& 3\\ 2& 1\end{array}\right|$ and Q = $\left|\begin{array}{cc}4& 2\\ 3& 5\end{array}\right|$, find 2P + Q Options:
  A) $\left|\begin{array}{cc}7& 7\\ 14& 8\end{array}\right|$
  B) $\left|\begin{array}{cc}14& 8\\ 7& 7\end{array}\right|$
  C) $\left|\begin{array}{cc}7& 7\\ 8& 14\end{array}\right|$
  D) $\left|\begin{array}{cc}8& 14\\ 7& 7\end{array}\right|$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 17:

  

  The table above shows the frequency distribution of the ages (in years) of pupils in a certain secondary school. What percentage of the total number of pupils is over 15 years but less than 21 years?

  Options:
  A) 35%
  B) 45%
  C) 50%
  D) 60%
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 18: If y = cos 3x, find $\frac{\delta y}{\delta x}$ Options:
  A) $\frac{1}{3}\sin 3x$
  B) $-\frac{1}{3}\sin 3x$
  C) 3 sin 3x
  D) -3 sin 3x
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 19: If x - 4 is a factor of x² - x - k, then k is Options:
  A) 4
  B) 12
  C) 20
  D) 2
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 20:

  Find the value of x and y in the simultaneous equation: 3x + y = 21; xy = 30

  Options:
  A) x = 3 or 7, y = 12 or 8
  B) x = 6 or 1, y = 11 or 5
  C) x = 2 or 5, y = 15 or 6
  D) x = 1 or 5, y = 10 or 7
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  The correct answer is C .