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 501: The volume of a cone (s) of height 6cm and base radius 5cm is Options:
  A) 157cm³
  B) 155cm³
  C) 175cm³
  D) 145cm³
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 502: A number of pencils were shared out among Bisi, Sola and Tunde in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5 respectively. If Bisi got 5, how many were share out? Options:
  A) 15
  B) 25
  C) 30
  D) 50
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 503: Find the remainder when 2x³ - 11x² + 8x - 1 is divided by x + 3 Options:
  A) -871
  B) -781
  C) -187
  D) -178
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 504: Simplify $\frac{\sqrt{1+x}+\sqrt{x}}{\sqrt{1+x}-\sqrt{x}}$ Options:
  A) -2x - 2$\sqrt{x(1+x)}$
  B) 1 + 2x + 2$\sqrt{x(1+x)}$
  C) $\sqrt{x(1+x)}$
  D) 1 + 2x - 2$\sqrt{x(1+x)}$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 505: if P = {x : x is odd, $-1<x\le 20$} and Q is {y:y is prime, $-2<y\le 25$, find P $\cap$ Q. Options:
  A) {3,5,7,11,17,19}
  B) {3,5,11,13,17,19}
  C) {3,5,7,11,13,17,19}
  D) {2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19}
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 506: Udoh deposited ₦150.00 in the bank. At the end of 5 years the simple interest on the principal was ₦55.00. At what rate per annum was the interest paid? Options:
  A) 11%
  B) 7$\frac{1}{3}$%
  C) 5
  D) 3$\frac{1}{2}$%
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 507: A cylindrical tank has a capacity of 3080m³. What is the depth of the tank if the diameter of its base is 14m? Take pi = 22/7. Options:
  A) 23m
  B) 25m
  C) 20m
  D) 22m
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 508: The ages of Tosan and Isa differ by 6 and the product of their ages is 187. Write their ages in the form (x, y), where x > y. Options:
  A) (12, 6)
  B) (23, 17)
  C) (17, 11)
  D) (18, 12)
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 509:

  Given that r =$\sqrt{\frac{3v}{\pi h}}$, make v the subject of the formula

  Options:
  A) v = 3 $\pi r^2$ h
  B) v = $\frac{\pi rh}{3}$
  C) v =  $\frac{\pi r^{2}h}{3}$
  D) v = 3πrh
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 510: Solve for x in 8x^-2 = 2/25 Options:
  A) 4
  B) 6
  C) 8
  D) 10
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  The correct answer is D .