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 2901: 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 2902:

  The pie chart shows the monthly expenditure of a public servant. The monthly expenditure on housing is twice that of school fees. How much does the worker spend on housing if his monthly income is ₦7200?

  Options:
  A) ₦1000
  B) ₦2000
  C) ₦3000
  D) ₦4000
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2903: If y = 2x³ + 6x² + 6x + 1, Find $\frac{dy}{dx}$ Options:
  A) 6x² + 12x + 1
  B) 6x² + 6x + 1
  C) 6x² + 6x + 6
  D) 6x² + 12x + 6
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2904: x varies directly as y and inversely as z. when x = 5, y = 2 and z = 1. What is the value of x when y = 5 and z = 2? Options:
  A) 2.5
  B) 5
  C) 6.25
  D) 6.52
  E) 7.5
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2905: The nth term of a sequence is given as 4 x 3(3 - n). Calculate the third term. Options:
  A) 12
  B) 32
  C) 4
  D) 3
  E) 1
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2906:

  Find the value of t, if the distance between the points P(3, 14) and Q(t, 5) is 9 units.

  Options:
  A) 3
  B) 2
  C) - 3
  D) - 2
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  The correct answer is C .