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 811: If $\frac{(2\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{2})}{(\sqrt{3}+2\sqrt{2})}=m+n\sqrt{6}$, find the values of m and n respectively. Options:
  A) 1, -2
  B) -2, 1
  C) $\frac{-2}{5}$, 1
  D) 2, 3/5
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 812: A man earns ₦3,500 per month out of which he spends 15% on his children's education. If he spends additional ₦1,950 on food, how much does he have left? Options:
  A) ₦525
  B) ₦1,025
  C) ₦1,950
  D) ₦2,975
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 813: Factorize k² - 2kp + p². Options:
  A) (k +p)²
  B) (k - p)²
  C) k² + p²
  D) k² - p²
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 814: Find the equation of the locus of a point P(x,y) which is equidistant from Q(0,0) and R(2,1). Options:
  A) 4x + 2y = 5
  B) 4x - 2y = 5
  C) 2x + 2y = 5
  D) 2x + y = 5
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 815:

  

  In the diagram, a cylinder is surmounted by a hemispherical bowl. Calculate the volume of the solid

  Options:
  A) 198$\pi c{m}^3$
  B) 180$\pi c{m}^3$
  C) 162$\pi c{m}^3$
  D) 216$\pi c{m}^3$
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 816: Find the angle subtended at the centre of a circle by a chord which is equal in length to the radius of the circle Options:
  A) 30^o
  B) 45^o
  C) 60^o
  D) 90^o
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 817: The weight of 10 pupils in a class are 15 kg, 16 kg, 17 kg, 18 kg, 16 kg, 17 kg, 17 kg, 17 kg, 18 kg, and 16 kg. What is the range of this distribution? Options:
  A) 4
  B) 3
  C) 1
  D) 2
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 818: W is directly proportional to U. If w = 5 when U = 3, find when W = ²/₇ Options:
  A) ⁶/₃₅
  B) ¹⁰/₂₁
  C) ²¹/₁₀
  D) ³⁵/₆
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 819:

  Given that A = {3, 4, 1, 10, ⅓ }

  B = {4, 3 ⅓, ⅓, 7}.

  Find A∩B

  Options:
  A) {}
  B) {⅓, 1, 2}
  C) {3, 4, ⅓}
  D) {1, 3, ⅓}
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 820: Convert 27₁₀ to another number in base three Options:
  A) 1001₃
  B) 1010₃
  C) 1100₃
  D) 1000₃
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  The correct answer is D .