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 2231: The sum of four numbers is 1214₅. What is the average expressed in base five? Options:
  A) 114
  B) 141
  C) 401
  D) 411
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2232: The sum of the interior angles of a polygon is a given as 1080^o. Find the number of the sides of the polygon. Options:
  A) 5
  B) 7
  C) 6
  D) 8
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2233: If x + $\frac{1}{x}$ = 4, find x² + $\frac{1}{x^2}$ Options:
  A) 16
  B) 14
  C) 12
  D) 9
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2234: Find the mean deviation of 2, 4, 5, and 9 Options:
  A) 1
  B) 2
  C) 5
  D) 7
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2235:

  

  The people in a city with a population of 0.9 million were grouped according to their ages. Use the diagram to determine the number of people in the 15 - 29 years group

  Options:
  A) 29 x 10⁴
  B) 26 x 10⁴
  C) 16 x 10⁴
  D) 13 x 10⁴
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2236: If x + $\frac{1}{x}$ = 4, find x² + $\frac{1}{x^2}$ Options:
  A) 16
  B) 14
  C) 12
  D) 9
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2237: If y = x sin x, find $\frac{\delta y}{\delta x}$ Options:
  A) sin x - cos x
  B) cos x - x sin x
  C) cos x + x sin x
  D) sin x + x cos x
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2238: If p = varies inversely as the square of q and p=8 when q=4, find when p=32 Options:
  A) +/-16
  B) +/-8
  C) +/-4
  D) +/-2
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2239: A number is selected at random between 20 and 30, both numbers inclusive. Find the probability that the number is a prime Options:
  A) $\frac{2}{11}$
  B) $\frac{5}{11}$
  C) $\frac{6}{11}$
  D) $\frac{8}{11}$
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2240: Find the length of a side of a rhombus whose diagonals are 6cm and 8cm Options:
  A) 8cm
  B) 5cm
  C) 4cm
  D) 3cm
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  The correct answer is B .