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 2051: Solve the inequalities for which $\frac{x+4}{3}-\frac{x-3}{2}<4$. Options:
  A) x < 7
  B) x > -7
  C) x < -7
  D) x > 7
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2052: Find a two-digital number such that three times the terms digit is 2 less than twice the units digit and twice the number is 20 greater than the number obtained by reversing the digits Options:
  A) 24
  B) 42
  C) 74
  D) 47
  E) 72
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2053: W is directly proportional to U. If w = 5 when U = 3, find when W = ²/₇ Options:
  A) ⁶/₃₅
  B) ¹⁰/₂₁
  C) ²¹/₁₀
  D) ³⁵/₆
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2054: When the expression pm² + qm + 1 is divided by (m - 1), it has a remainder is 4, Find p and q respectively Options:
  A) 2, -1
  B) -1, 2
  C) 3, -2
  D) -2, 3
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2055: If y = x Sin x, find $\frac{dy}{dx}$ when x = $\frac{\pi }{2}$ Options:
  A) $\frac{-\pi }{2}$
  B) -1
  C) 1
  D) $\frac{\pi }{2}$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2056: If the 2nd term of a G.P is $\frac{8}{9}$ and the 6th term is 4$\frac{1}{2}$. Find the common ratio. Options:
  A) 2
  B) $\frac{3}{2}$
  C) $\frac{2}{3}$
  D) 3
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2057: 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 2058: A car dealer sells a car and makes a profit of 15%. If the car costs N320,000.00, how much did he sell the car? Options:
  A) N272,000.00
  B) N296,000.00
  C) N300,000.00
  D) N368,000.00
  E) N400,000.00
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2059: Determine the third term of a geometrical progression whose first and second term are 2 and 14 respectively Options:
  A) 1458
  B) 1485
  C) 1345
  D) 1258
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2060: If the 7th term of an AP is twice the third term and the sum of the first four terms is 42, find the common difference. Options:
  A) 6
  B) 3
  C) 2
  D) 1
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  The correct answer is B .