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 2831:

  The locus of a point which moves so that it is equidistant from two intersecting straight lines is the?

  Options:
  A) perpendicular bisector of the two lines
  B) angle bisector of the two lines
  C) bisector of the two lines
  D) line parallel to the two lines
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2832:
  

  Calculate, correct to three significant figures, the length AB in the diagram above.

  Options:
  A) 36.4 cm
  B) 36.1 cm
  C) 36.2 cm
  D) 36.3 cm
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2833: Find the dimensions of a rectangle of greatest area which has a fixed perimeter p. Options:
  A) square of sides p
  B) square of sides 2p
  C) square of sides (p/2)
  D) square of sides (p/4)
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2834: The locus of a point which moves so that it is equidistant from two intersecting straight lines is the Options:
  A) perpendicular bisector of the two lines
  B) angle bisector of the two lines
  C) bisector of the two lines
  D) line parallel to the two lines
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2835: 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 2836: Calculate the area of a parallelogram whose diagonals are of length 8cm and 12cm and intersect at an angle of 135° Options:
  A) 271.5cm²
  B) 135.8cm²
  C) 96.0cm²
  D) 48.0cm²
  E) 33.9cm²
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 2837:

  

  From the diagram given, find the bearing of R from S

  Options:
  A) 226${}^{\circ }$
  B) 224${}^{\circ }$
  C) 136${}^{\circ }$
  D) 134${}^{\circ }$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2838:

  If $-2x^3+6x^2+17x$ - 21 is divided by $(x+1)$, then the remainder is

  Options:
  A) 32
  B) 30
  C) -30
  D) -32
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2839: Simplify 3 ${}^{n-1}$ × 27 $\frac{n+1}{{81}^n}$ Options:
  A) 3${}^{2n}$
  B) 9
  C) 3ⁿ
  D) 3 ${}^{n+1}$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2840: The locus of a point which is 5 cm from the line LM is a Options:
  A) line distance 10 cm from LM and parallel to LM
  B) pair of line on opposite sides of LM and parallel to it, each distance 5 cm from LM
  C) line parallel to LM and 5 cm from LM
  D) pair of parallel lines on one side of LM and parallel to LM
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  The correct answer is B .