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 2581: In 1984, Ike was 24 yrs old and his father was 45 yrs old. In what year was Ike exactly half his father's age? Options:
  A) 1981
  B) 1979
  C) 1982
  D) 1978
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2582: The chances of Usman and Dele passing a Mathematics test are 12 and 13 respectively. What is the probability that neither of them passes the test? Options:
  A) $\frac{3}{5}$
  B) $\frac{2}{5}$
  C) $\frac{4}{15}$
  D) $\frac{1}{5}$
  E) $\frac{2}{15}$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2583: A binary operation on the real set of numbers excluding -1 is such that for all m, n ∈ R, mΔn = m+n+mn. Find the identity element of the operation. Options:
  A) 1
  B) zero
  C) -¹/₂
  D) -1
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2584: If p = $\left(\begin{array}{cc}x+3& x+2\\ x+1& x-1\end{array}\right)$ evaluate x if |p| = -10 Options:
  A) -5
  B) -2
  C) 2
  D) 5
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2585: The chances of Usman and Dele passing a Mathematics test are 12 and 13 respectively. What is the probability that neither of them passes the test? Options:
  A) $\frac{3}{5}$
  B) $\frac{2}{5}$
  C) $\frac{4}{15}$
  D) $\frac{1}{5}$
  E) $\frac{2}{15}$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2586: Simplify 213₄ x 23₄ Options:
  A) 10311₄
  B) 10321₄
  C) 12231₄
  D) 13211₄
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2587: Evaluate $\frac{6.3\times {10}^5}{81\times {10}^3}$ to 3 significant fiqures Options:
  A) 77.80
  B) 778.0
  C) 7.870
  D) 8.770
  E) 88.70
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2588: If a car travels 120km on 45 litres of petrol, how much petrol is needed for a journey of 600km? Options:
  A) 720 litres
  B) 160 litres
  C) 225 litres
  D) 960 litres
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2589: Simplify 4$\frac{3}{4}$ - 6$\frac{1}{4}$ Options:
  A) -7$\frac{7}{8}$
  B) $\frac{-2}{7}$
  C) $\frac{-10}{21}$
  D) $\frac{10}{21}$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2590: If (25)^{x - 1} = 64($\frac{5}{2}$)⁶, then x has the value Options:
  A) 7
  B) 4
  C) 32
  D) 64
  E) 5
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  The correct answer is B .