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 391: Find P if $\frac{x-3}{(1-x)(x+2)}$ = $\frac{p}{1-x}$ + $\frac{Q}{x+2}$ Options:
  A) $\frac{-2}{3}$
  B) $\frac{-5}{3}$
  C) $\frac{5}{3}$
  D) $\frac{2}{3}$
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is A .
• Question 392:
  

  PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral. Find $x$+$y$

  Options:
  A) 50
  B) 60
  C) 15
  D) 0
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is D .
• Question 393: The radii of two similar cylindrical jugs are in the ratio 3:7. Calculate the ratio of their volumes Options:
  A) 1 : 04
  B) 3 : 07
  C) 9 : 49
  D) 0.086111111
  E) 27 : 343
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is E .
• Question 394:

  

  Find the value of x in the diagram.

  Options:
  A) 10°
  B) 28°
  C) 36°
  D) 40°
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is D .
• Question 395: PQ and RS are two parallel lines. If the coordinates of P, Q, R, S are (1,q), (3,2), (3,4), (5,2q) respectively, find the value of q Options:
  A) 3
  B) 4
  C) 1
  D) 2
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is D .
• Question 396: A binary operation defines $\ast$ on the set of positive integers is such that x $\ast$ y = 2x - 3y + 2 for all positive integers x and y. The binary operation is Options:
  A) commutative and closed on the set of positive integers
  B) neither commutative nor closed on the set of positive integers
  C) commutative but not closed on the set of positive integers
  D) not commutative but closed on the set of positive integers
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is B .
• Question 397: Marks scored by some children in an arithmetic test are:5, 3, 6, 9, 4, 7, 8, 6, 2, 7, 8, 4, 5, 2, 1, 0, 6, 9, 0, 8.
  The arithmetic mean of the marks is Options:
  A) 6
  B) 5
  C) 8
  D) 7
  E) 10
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is B .
• Question 398:

  

  The pie chart above shows the expenditure of a family whose income is ₦30,000. If the expenditure on food is twice that on housing and that on school fees is twice that on transport, how much does the family spend on food?

  Options:
  A) ₦28,000
  B) ₦25,500
  C) ₦15,000
  D) ₦12,500
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is D .
• Question 399: Evaluate $\int$(cos4x + sin3x)dx Options:
  A) sin4x - cos3x + k
  B) sin4x + cos3x + k
  C) $\frac{1}{4}$sin4x - $\frac{1}{3}$cos3x + k
  D) $\frac{1}{4}$sin4x + $\frac{1}{3}$cos3x + k
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is C .
• Question 400:

  

  The histogram above represents the number of candidates who did Further Mathematics examination in a school. How many candidates scored more than 40?

  Options:
  A) 100
  B) 79
  C) 150
  D) 90
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is C .