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 791: 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 792: When a shirt is sold for N12000.00, a loss of 20% is recorded. How much should it be sold for to gain 20%? Options:
  A) N4800.00
  B) N400
  C) N1800.00
  D) N1500.00
  E) N960.00
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 793: If x + $\frac{1}{x}$ = 4, find x² + $\frac{1}{x^2}$ Options:
  A) 16
  B) 14
  C) 12
  D) 9
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 794: On a square paper of length 2.524375cm is inscribed square diagram of length 0.524375cm. Find the area of the paper not covered by the diagram. correct to 3 significant figures. Options:
  A) 6.00cm²
  B) 6.10cm²
  C) 6cmv
  D) 6.09cm²
  E) 4.00cm²
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 795: The solution to the quadratic equation 5 + 3x - 2x² = 0 is Options:
  A) ($\frac{5}{2}$, 1)
  B) (5, 3)
  C) -($\frac{5}{2}$, -1)
  D) ($\frac{5}{2}$, -1)
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 796:

  Factorize 2t² + t - 15

  Options:
  A) (t + 3)(2t - 5)
  B) (2t + 3)(t - 5)
  C) (2t - 3)(t + 5)
  D) (t + 3)(t - 5)
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 797:

  

  Find the length XY in the triangle above.

  Options:
  A) √7 m
  B) √6 m
  C) √5 m
  D) √3 m
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 798: A side of a rhombus is 2cm in length. An angle of the rhombus is 60^o. What is the length of the diagonal facing this angle? Options:
  A) 2cm
  B) 8cm
  C) 4cm
  D) 2$\sqrt{3}$cm
  E) 16cm
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 799:

  

  PQ is parallel to RS. Calculate the value of x.

  Options:
  A) 20${}^{\circ }$
  B) 40${}^{\circ }$
  C) 60${}^{\circ }$
  D) 80${}^{\circ }$
  E) 100${}^{\circ }$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 800:

  A sum of money was invested at 8% per annum simple interest. If after 4 years the money amounts to ₦330.00. Find the amount originally invested

  Options:
  A) ₦180.00
  B) ₦165.00
  C) ₦150.00
  D) ₦250.00
  E) ₦200.00
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  The correct answer is D .