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 701: Evaluate ∫${}_2^{\pi }$(sec² x - tan²x)dx Options:
  A) $\frac{\pi }{2}$
  B) $\pi$ - 2
  C) $\frac{\pi }{3}$
  D) $\pi$ + 2
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is B .
• Question 702: If (x - 2) and (x + 1) are factors of the expression x³ + px² + qx + 1, what is the sum of p and q Options:
  A) 9
  B) -3
  C) 3
  D) $\frac{17}{3}$
  E) $\frac{2}{3}$
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is B .
• Question 703:

  Evaluate $\frac{5}{8}-\frac{3}{4}÷\frac{5}{12}\times \frac{1}{4}$

  Options:
  A) - $\frac{3}{40}$
  B) $\frac{3}{40}$
  C) $\frac{7}{40}$
  D) -$\frac{263}{40}$
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is C .
• Question 704: Divide 4x³-3x+1 by 2x-1 Options:
  A) 2x²-x+1
  B) 2x²-x-1
  C) 2x²+x+1
  D) 2x²+x-1
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is B .
• Question 705: If two dice are thrown together, what is the probability of obtaining at least a score of 10? Options:
  A) $\frac{1}{6}$
  B) $\frac{1}{12}$
  C) $\frac{5}{6}$
  D) $\frac{11}{12}$
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is A .
• Question 706: Factorize 9(x + y)² - 4(x - y)² Options:
  A) (x + y)(5x + y)
  B) (x + y)²
  C) (x + 5y)(5x + y)
  D) 5(x + y)²
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is C .
• Question 707: If U = (1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) is the universal set. E = (10, 4, 6, 8, 10) and F = is odd. Find (E ∩ F), where means x 1x² = 2⁶, x the complement of a set Options:
  A) (0)
  B) U
  C) (8)
  D) $\varphi$
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is D .
• Question 708: 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
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is C .
• Question 709: If M represents the median and D the mode of the measurements 5, 9, 3, 5, 7, 5, 8, then (M, D) is Options:
  A) (6, 5)
  B) (5, 8)
  C) (5, 7)
  D) (5, 5)
  E) (7, 5)
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is D .
• Question 710: The currency used in a country is called 'Matimalik'(M) and is of base seven. A lady in that country bought 4 bags of rice at M56 per bag and and 3 tins of milk at M4 per tin. What is the total cost of the item she bought? Options:
  A) M246₇
  B) M242₇
  C) M236₇
  D) M341₇
  E) M338₇
  Show Answer
  The correct answer is C .