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 261: 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 262:

  

  In the figure, XYZ is a triangle with XY = 5cm, XZ = 2cm and XZ is produced to E making the angle < YZE = 150${}^{\circ }$. If the angle XYZ = $\theta$, calculate the value of sin$\theta$

  Options:
  A) $\frac{3}{5}$
  B) $\frac{1}{2}$
  C) $\frac{2}{5}$
  D) $\frac{1}{5}$
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 263:

  The third term of an A.P is 6 and the fifth term is 12. Find the sum of its first twelve terms

  Options:
  A) 201
  B) 144
  C) 198
  D) 72
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 264:

  

  Find the value of x in the figure above

  Options:
  A) 15√6
  B) 20√6
  C) 3√6
  D) 5√6
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 265: 22$\frac{1}{2}$% of the Nigerian Naira is equal to 17$\frac{1}{10}$% of a foreign currency M. What is the conversion rate of the M to the Naira? Options:
  A) 1M = 1$\frac{15}{57}$N
  B) 1M = 38$\frac{1}{4}$N
  C) 1M = 1$\frac{18}{57}$N
  D) 1M = 384$\frac{3}{4}$N
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 266: The gradient of a curve is 2x + 7 and the curve passes through point (2, 0). find the equation of the curve. Options:
  A) y = x² + 7x + 9
  B) y = x² + 7x - 18
  C) y = x² + 7x + 18
  D) y = x² + 14x + 11
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 267: If log 3 = 0.4771 and log 2 = 0.3010, what is the value of log 12? Options:
  A) 0.0432
  B) 0.4322
  C) 1.0791
  D) 1.2552
  E) 1.5225
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 268: If y varies directly as the square root of x and y = 3 when x = 16. Calculate y when x = 64 Options:
  A) 12
  B) 6
  C) 3
  D) 5
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 269:

  Correct 241.34(3 x 10${}^{-3}$)${}^2$to 4 significant figures

  Options:
  A) 0.0014
  B) 0.001448
  C) 0.0022
  D) 0.002172
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 270:

  A box contains two red balls and four blue balls. A ball is drawn at random from the box and then replaced before a second ball is drawn. Find the probability of drawing two red balls.

  Options:
  A) $\frac{2}{3}$
  B) $\frac{1}{3}$
  C) $\frac{1}{4}$
  D) $\frac{1}{9}$
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  The correct answer is D .