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 431: 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 432: 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 433: The quantity y is partly constant and partly varies inversely as the square of x. With P and Q as constants, a possible relationship between x and y is Options:
  A) y = Q + $\frac{P}{x^2}$
  B) y = Q + px
  C) y = $\frac{PQ}{x^2}$
  D) y = Q - $\frac{P}{x^2}$
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 434: Evaluate the inequality $\frac{x}{2}+\frac{3}{4}\le \frac{5x}{6}-\frac{7}{12}$ Options:
  A) $x\ge 4$
  B) $x\le 3$
  C) $x\ge -3$
  D) $x\le -4$
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 435:
  

  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 436: The ratio of the base area of a hollow cone to that of its curved surface is 1:4. If its base radius is 7cm, calculate the slant height of the cone Options:
  A) 7cm
  B) 22cm
  C) 28cm
  D) 49cm
  E) 154cm
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 437: Evaluate 64.764² - 35.2362 correct to 3 significant figures Options:
  A) 2960
  B) 2950
  C) 2860
  D) 2850
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 438: Find the equation of the set of points which are equidistant from the parallel lines x = 1 and x = 7 Options:
  A) y = 3
  B) x = 3
  C) x = 4
  D) y = 4
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 439:

  

  The table above shows the frequency distribution of the ages (in years) of pupils in a certain secondary school. What percentage of the total number of pupils is over 15 years but less than 21 years?

  Options:
  A) 35%
  B) 45%
  C) 50%
  D) 60%
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 440: The value of (0.03)³ - (0.02)³ is Options:
  A) 0.019
  B) 0.0019
  C) 0.00019
  D) 0.000019
  E) 0.000035
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  The correct answer is D .