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:

  How many different 8 letter words are possible using the letters of the word SYLLABUS?

  Options:
  A) (8 - 1)!
  B) $\frac{8!}{2!}$
  C) $\frac{8!}{2!2!}$
  D) 8!
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2032:

  The table below shows the frequency of children of age x years in a hospital:

  x	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
  f	3	4	5	6	7	6	5	4

  Use the table to answer the question below:

  What is the modal age?

  Options:
  A) 4
  B) 5
  C) 6
  D) 7
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2033:

  

  In the diagram, PQ and RS are chords of a circle centre O which meet at T outside the circle. If TP = 24cm. TQ = 8cm and TS = 12cm, find TR.

  Options:
  A) 16cm
  B) 14cm
  C) 12cm
  D) 8cm
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2034: An arc subtends an angle of 30^o at the centre of a circle radius 12cm. Calculate the length of the arc. Options:
  A) 6$\pi$cm
  B) 2$\pi$cm
  C) 3$\pi$cm
  D) 9$\pi$cm
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  The correct answer is B .
• 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: Two sisters, Taiwo and Keyinde, own a store. The ratio of Taiwo's share to Kehinde's is 11:9. Later, Keyinde sells $\frac{2}{3}$ of her share to Taiwo for ₦720.00. Find the value of the store. Options:
  A) ₦1,080.00
  B) ₦2,400.00
  C) ₦3,000.00
  D) ₦3,600.00
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2037: Evaluate ⁿ⁺¹C_n-2 If n =15 Options:
  A) 3630
  B) 3360
  C) 1120
  D) 560
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2038:

  Solve for x and y respectively in the simultaneous equations -2x - 5y = 3, x + 3y = 0

  Options:
  A) -3, -9
  B) 9, -3
  C) -9,3
  D) 3, -9
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2039: Solve for x and y in the equations below
  x² - y² = 4
  x + y = 2 Options:
  A) x = 0, y = -2
  B) x = 0, y = 2
  C) x = 2, y = 0
  D) x = -2, y = 0
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2040: x varies directly as y and inversely as z. when x = 5, y = 2 and z = 1. What is the value of x when y = 5 and z = 2? Options:
  A) 2.5
  B) 5
  C) 6.25
  D) 6.52
  E) 7.5
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  The correct answer is C .