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 2441: If 5x - 3 = 4x - 7, what is the value 6x? Options:
  A) 24
  B) 6
  C) 4
  D) -4
  E) -24
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 2442: Divide x³ - 2x² - 5x + 6 by (x - 1) Options:
  A) x² - x - 6
  B) x² - 5x + 6
  C) x² - 7x + 6
  D) x² - 5x - 6
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2443: Find the range of the value of x satisfying the inequalities 5 + x $\le$ 8 and 13 + x $\ge$ 7 Options:
  A) -3 $\le$ x $\le$ 3
  B) 3 $\le$ x $\le$ 6
  C) -6 $\le$ x $\le$ 3
  D) -6 $\le$ x $\le$ -3
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2444:

  In how many ways can the letter of ZOOLOGY be arranged?

  Options:
  A) 720
  B) 360
  C) 840
  D) 120
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2445: 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 2446:

  Find the values of x for which

  $\frac{x+2}{4}-\frac{2x-3}{3}<4$

  Options:
  A) x < 8
  B) x > -6
  C) x < 4
  D) x > -3
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2447: Make 'n' the subject of the formula if w = $\frac{v(2+cn)}{1-cn}$ Options:
  A) $\frac{1}{c}(\frac{w-2v}{v+w})$
  B) $\frac{1}{c}(\frac{w-2v}{v-w})$
  C) $\frac{1}{c}(\frac{w+2v}{v-w})$
  D) $\frac{1}{c}(\frac{w+2v}{v+w})$
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2448: Twenty girls and y boys sat on an examination. The mean marks obtained by the girls and boys were 52 and 57 respectively. if the total score for both girls and boys was 2950, find y. Options:
  A) 51
  B) 48
  C) 30
  D) 25
  E) 18
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2449: 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 2450: If y = 2x² + 9x - 35. Find the range of values for which y < 0. Options:
  A) 7 < x < $\frac{5}{2}$
  B) -5 < 7 < x
  C) -7 < x < 5
  D) -7 < x < $\frac{5}{2}$
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  The correct answer is D .