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 831:

  How many times, correct to the nearest whole number, will a man run round a circular track of diameter 100m to cover a distance of 1000m?

  Options:
  A) 3
  B) 4
  C) 5
  D) 6
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 832:

  Let P = {1, 2, u, v, w, x}; Q = {2, 3, u, v, w, 5, 6, y} and R = {2, 3, 4, v, x, y}.

  Determine (P-Q) ∩ R

  Options:
  A) {1, x}
  B) {x y}
  C) {x}
  D) ɸ
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 833: Simplify P^-6 × P³ × P² ÷ P⁴ × P⁰ Options:
  A) p⁵
  B) p⁴
  C) p³
  D) p^-3
  E) p^-5
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 834: Find the distance between two towns p(45^o N, 30^oW) and Q(15^oS, 30^oW) if the radius of the earth is 7000km. [$\pi =\frac{22}{7}$] Options:
  A) $\frac{1100}{3}$km
  B) $\frac{2200}{3}$km
  C) $\frac{22000}{3}$km
  D) $\frac{1100}{3}$km
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 835: The chances of Usman and Dele passing a Mathematics test are 12 and 13 respectively. What is the probability that neither of them passes the test? Options:
  A) $\frac{3}{5}$
  B) $\frac{2}{5}$
  C) $\frac{4}{15}$
  D) $\frac{1}{5}$
  E) $\frac{2}{15}$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 836:

  An arc of a circle of radius 14cm subtends angle 300° at the centre. Find the perimeter of the sector formed by the arc (take π = $\frac{22}{7}$)

  Options:
  A) 14.67cm
  B) 42.67cm
  C) 101.33cm
  D) 513.33cm
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 837: A cinema halll contains a certain number of people. If 25/2% are children, 95/2% are men and 84 are women, find the number of men in the hall. Options:
  A) 63
  B) 84
  C) 113
  D) 133
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 838:

  Find the equation of the line through (5,7) parallel to the line 7x + 5y = 12.

  Options:
  A) 5x + 7y = 20
  B) 7x + 5y = 70
  C) xy = 7
  D) 15x + 17y = 90
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 839: 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 840: Two ladders of length 5m and 7m lean against a pole and make angles 45° and 60° with the ground respectively. What is their distance apart on the pole correct to two decimal places? Options:
  A) 9.60m
  B) 6.06m
  C) 2.54m
  D) 2.53m
  E) 2.00m
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  The correct answer is D .