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 201: P varies directly as the square of Q and inversely as R. If P = 36, when Q = 3 and R = 4, find P when Q = 5 and R = 2. Options:
  A) 72
  B) 100
  C) 90
  D) 200
  E) 125
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 202:

  Find the compound interest (CI) on ₦15,700 for 2 years at 8% per annum compounded annually.

  Options:
  A) ₦6,212.48
  B) ₦2,834.48
  C) ₦18,312.48
  D) ₦2,612.48
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 203: Evaluate 64.764² - 35.2362 correct to 3 significant figures Options:
  A) 2960
  B) 2950
  C) 2860
  D) 2850
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 204:

  The pie chart shows the monthly expenditure of 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 205:

  What is the loci of a distance 4cm from a given point P?

  Options:
  A) A straight line of length 4cm
  B) a circle of radius 4cm
  C) perpendicular to point P at 4cm
  D) a circle of diameter 4cm
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 206: If A = (−3,5) and B = (4,−1) find the co-ordinate of the mid point Options:
  A) 2, ½
  B) ½ , 2
  C) 1, ½
  D) 0, 2
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 207: Determine the maximum value of y = 3x² - x³ Options:
  A) zero
  B) 2
  C) 4
  D) 6
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 208:

  If three staff of Chukwudi and Sons Ltd. agreed to share their salary arrears in the ration of their ages, which are 18 years, 20 years, 22 years respectively. If the sum of the money collected is ₦120,000.00K, How much does the second staff receive?

  Options:
  A) ₦36,000
  B) ₦44,000
  C) ₦40,000
  D) ₦15,000
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 209: If y = (2x + 2)³, find $\frac{\delta x}{\delta y}$ Options:
  A) 3(2x +2)²
  B) 6(2x +2)
  C) 3(2x +2)
  D) 6(2x +2)²
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 210:

  

  In the diagram, HK is parallel to QR, PH = 4cm and HQ = 3cm. What is the ratio of KR:PR?

  Options:
  A) 7:3
  B) 3:7
  C) 3:4
  D) 4:3
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  The correct answer is B .