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 2031: Find y, if $\sqrt{12}-\sqrt{147}$ + y$\sqrt{3}$ = 0 Options:
  A) 3
  B) 7
  C) 1
  D) 5
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2032:

  

  The shaded portion in the graph is represented by

  Options:
  A) y + x - x $\le$ 0, y - x $\le$ 0
  B) y - x + x, 3 $\le$ 0, y - x $\ge$ 0
  C) y + x - 3 $\ge$ 0, y + x $\le$ 0
  D) y - x + x3 $\ge$ 0, y + x $\le$ 0
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2033:

  The extension of a stretched string is directly proportional to its tension. If the extension produced by a tension of 8 Newtons is 2cm, find the extension produced by a tension of 12 Newtons.

  Options:
  A) 2
  B) 1
  C) 0
  D) 3
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2034: 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 2035: 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 2036:

  Given

  P = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11}

  And Q = {2, 4, 6, 8, 1, 12}. Determine the relationship between P and Q

  Options:
  A) P∩Q = ∅
  B) P ⊂ Q
  C) Q⊂P
  D) P = Q
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2037: The square base of a pyramid of side 3cm has height 8cm. If the pyramid is cut into two parts by a plane parallel to the base midway between the base and the vertex, the volumes of the two sections are Options:
  A) (21cm³, 3cm³)
  B) (24cm³, 3cm³)
  C) (24cm³, 21cm³)
  D) (72cm³, 9cm³)
  E) (63cm³, 9cm³)
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2038:

  

  In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle and POQ a diameter. If POR = 96${}^{\circ }$, find the value of ORQ.

  Options:
  A) 84${}^{\circ }$
  B) 48${}^{\circ }$
  C) 45${}^{\circ }$
  D) 42${}^{\circ }$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2039:

  

  The pie chart above shows the distribution of the crops harvested from a farmland in a year. If 3000 tonnes of millet is harvested, what amount of beans is harvested

  Options:
  A) 6000 tonnes
  B) 1500 tonnes
  C) 1200 tonnes
  D) 9000 tonnes
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2040: A senatorial candidate had planned to visit seven cities prior to a primary election. However, he could only visit four of the cities. How many different itineraries could be considered? Options:
  A) 640
  B) 840
  C) 520
  D) 920
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  The correct answer is B .