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 601:

  Evaluate ${\int }_{-2}^1(x-1{)}^{2}dx$

  Options:
  A) $\frac{-10}{3}$
  B) 7
  C) 9
  D) 11
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 602: Given: p = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11} and Q = {2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12}. Determine the relationship between P and Q Options:
  A) P = Q
  B) P $\supset$ Q
  C) p ∩ Q = $\varphi$
  D) Q ∪ P
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 603: A binary operation θ defined on the set of real number is such that xθy = xy/6 for all x, y ∈ R. Find the inverse of 20 under this operation when the identity element is 6 Options:
  A) ¹/₁₂
  B) ¹⁰/₃
  C) ¹/₂₀
  D) ⁹/₅
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 604:

  If $\frac{2\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}+2\sqrt{2}}$ = m + n √ 6, find the values of m and n respectively.

  Options:
  A) 1, − 2
  B) − 2, n = 1
  C) $\frac{-2}{5}$, 1
  D) $\frac{2}{3}$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 605: If Musa scored 75 in biology instead of 57, his average mark in four subjects would have been 60. What was his total mark? Options:
  A) 282
  B) 240
  C) 222
  D) 210
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 606: If x + 1 is a factor of x³ + 3x² + kx + 4, find the value of k Options:
  A) 6
  B) -6
  C) 8
  D) -8
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 607: 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 608:

  

  The pie chart shows the distribution of courses offered by students. What percentage of the students offer English?

  Options:
  A) 30%
  B) 25%
  C) 35%
  D) 20%
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 609: The area of the curved surface of the cone generated by the sector of a circle radius 6cm and are length 22cm is ($\pi$ = $\frac{22}{7}$) Options:
  A) 58 sq.cm
  B) 34 sq.cm
  C) 132 sq.cm
  D) 77 sq.cm
  E) 66 sq.cm
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 610: Find the range of 1/6, 1/3, 3/2, 2/3, 8/9 and 4/3 Options:
  A) 3/4
  B) 5/6
  C) 7/6
  D) 4/3
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  The correct answer is D .