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 361:

  

  The pie chart shows the monthly expenditure pf 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 362: A basket contains 9 apples, 8 bananas and 7 oranges. A fruit is picked from the basket, find the probability that it is neither an apple nor an orange. Options:
  A) $\frac{3}{8}$
  B) $\frac{1}{3}$
  C) $\frac{7}{24}$
  D) $\frac{2}{3}$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 363:

  If 2${}^{x+y}$ = 16 and 4${}^{x-y}=\frac{1}{32}$, find the values of x and y.

  Options:
  A) x = $\frac{3}{4}$, y = $\frac{11}{4}$
  B) x = $\frac{3}{4}$, y = $\frac{13}{4}$
  C) x = $\frac{2}{3}$, y = $\frac{4}{5}$
  D) x = $\frac{2}{3}$, y = $\frac{13}{4}$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 364:

  This table below gives the scores of a group of students in a Further Mathematics Test.

  Score	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
  Frequency	4	6	8	4	10	6	2

  Find the mode of the distribution.

  Options:
  A) 7
  B) 10
  C) 5
  D) 4
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 365: Solve for x in the equation x³ - 5x² - x + 5 = 0 Options:
  A) 1, - 1, or 5
  B) 1, 1, or -5
  C) -1, 1, or -5
  D) 1, 1, or 5
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 366: Find the mean deviation of 20, 25, 21, 27, 28, 29, to the nearest whole number Options:
  A) 2
  B) 3
  C) 4
  D) 5
  E) 6
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 367: Two ladders of length 5m and 7m lean against a pole and make angles 45° and 60° with the ground respectively. What is their distance apart on the pole correct to two decimal places? Options:
  A) 9.60m
  B) 6.06m
  C) 2.54m
  D) 2.53m
  E) 2.00m
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 368: 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 369: If P = $\left|\begin{array}{cc}5& 3\\ 2& 1\end{array}\right|$ and Q = $\left|\begin{array}{cc}4& 2\\ 3& 5\end{array}\right|$, find 2P + Q Options:
  A) $\left|\begin{array}{cc}7& 7\\ 14& 8\end{array}\right|$
  B) $\left|\begin{array}{cc}14& 8\\ 7& 7\end{array}\right|$
  C) $\left|\begin{array}{cc}7& 7\\ 8& 14\end{array}\right|$
  D) $\left|\begin{array}{cc}8& 14\\ 7& 7\end{array}\right|$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 370: Differentiate (cos θ - sin θ)² Options:
  A) -2 cos 2θ
  B) -2 sin2θ
  C) 1 - 2 cos 2θ
  D) 1 - 2 sin 2θ
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  The correct answer is A .