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 2321: Three boys shared some oranges. The first received ¹/₃ of the oranges and the second received ²/₃ of the remaining. If the third boy received the remaining 12 oranges, how many oranges did they share Options:
  A) 60
  B) 54
  C) 48
  D) 42
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2322: Thirty boys and x girls sat for a rest. The mean of the boys scores and that of the girls were respectively 6 and 8. Find x if the total scores was 468 Options:
  A) 38
  B) 24
  C) 36
  D) 22
  E) 41
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2323: A pyramid is constructed on a cuboid. The figure has Options:
  A) twelve faces
  B) thirteen vertices
  C) fourteen edges
  D) fifteen edges
  E) sixteen edges
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 2324:

  

  The histogram above represents the number of candidates who did Further Mathematics examination in a school. How many candidates scored more than 40?

  Options:
  A) 100
  B) 79
  C) 150
  D) 90
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2325: If -8, m, n, 19 are in arithmetic progression, find (m, n) Options:
  A) 1, 10
  B) 2, 10
  C) 3, 13
  D) 4, 16
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2326:

  Find the values of p and q such that (x - 1)and (x - 3) are factors of px³ + qx² + 11x - 6

  Options:
  A) -1, -6
  B) 1, -6
  C) 1, 6
  D) 6, -1
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2327:

  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 2328: Simplify 1 - ($\frac{1}{7}$ x 3 $\frac{1}{2}$) $÷$ $\frac{3}{4}$ Options:
  A) 2
  B) $\frac{1}{3}$
  C) 1
  D) $\frac{2}{3}$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2329: If the function f(fx) = x³ + 2x² + qx - 6 is divisible by x + 1, find q Options:
  A) -5
  B) -2
  C) 2
  D) 5
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2330: A book seller sells Mathematics and English books. If 30 customers buy Mathematics books, 20 customers buy English books and 10 customers buy the two books, How many customers has he altogether. Options:
  A) 30
  B) 40
  C) 50
  D) 60
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  The correct answer is B .