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 611: The 4th term of an A.P. is 13 while the 10th term is 31. Find the 21st term. Options:
  A) 175
  B) 85
  C) 64
  D) 45
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 612:

  If two graphs y = px² + q and y = 2x² − 1 intersect at x =2, find the value of p in terms of q

  Options:
  A) q − $\frac{8}{7}$
  B) 7 − $\frac{q}{4}$
  C) 8 − $\frac{q}{2}$
  D) 7 + $\frac{q}{8}$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 613: The midpoint of P(x, y) and Q(8, 6). Find x and y. midpoint = (5, 8) Options:
  A) (2, 10)
  B) (2, 8)
  C) (2, 12)
  D) (2, 6)
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 614: What is the value of x satisfying the equation $\frac{4^{2x}}{4^{3x}}$ = 2? Options:
  A) -2
  B) -$\frac{1}{2}$
  C) $\frac{1}{2}$
  D) 2
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 615: x varies directly as y and inversely as z. when x = 5, y = 2 and z = 1. What is the value of x when y = 5 and z = 2? Options:
  A) 2.5
  B) 5
  C) 6.25
  D) 6.52
  E) 7.5
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 616:

  

  FG is a given straight line and H is a fixed point. The construction marks shown in the diagram indicate the

  Options:
  A) perpendicular bisector of the line
  B) perpendicular bisector of th eline JK
  C) perpendicular bisector of the line HI
  D) perpendicular from H to the line FG
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 617:

  

  The triangle POR is

  Options:
  A) an isosceles triange
  B) an obtuse angle
  C) a scalene triangle
  D) an equilateral triangle
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 618:

  Find the roots of x³ - 2x² - 5x + 6 = 0

  Options:
  A) 1, -2, 3
  B) 1, 2, -3
  C) -1, -2, 3
  D) -1, 2, -3
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 619: 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 620: Simplify 213₄ x 23₄ Options:
  A) 10311₄
  B) 10321₄
  C) 12231₄
  D) 13211₄
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  The correct answer is C .