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 861:

  Find the area of a regular hexagon inscribed in a circle of radius 8cm

  Options:
  A) 16$\sqrt{3}$ cm²
  B) 96$\sqrt{3}$ cm²
  C) 192$\sqrt{3}$ cm²
  D) 16$\sqrt{3}$ cm²
  E) 33cm²
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 862: Find the inverse $\left|\begin{array}{cc}5& 3\\ 6& 4\end{array}\right|$ Options:
  A) $\left|\begin{array}{cc}2& -\frac{3}{2}\\ -3& -\frac{5}{2}\end{array}\right|$
  B) $\left|\begin{array}{cc}2& -\frac{3}{2}\\ -3& \frac{5}{2}\end{array}\right|$
  C) $\left|\begin{array}{cc}2& \frac{3}{2}\\ -3& \frac{5}{2}\end{array}\right|$
  D) $\left|\begin{array}{cc}2& \frac{3}{2}\\ -3& \frac{5}{2}\end{array}\right|$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 863:

  Factorise(4a + 3) ${}^2$ - (3a - 2)${}^2$

  Options:
  A) (a + 1)(a + 5)
  B) (a - 5)(7a - 1)
  C) (a + 5)(7a + 1)
  D) a(7a + 1)
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 864: 7 pupils of average age 12 years leave a class of 25 pupils of average age 14 years. If 6 new pupils of average age of 11 years join the class, what is the average age of the pupils now in the class? Options:
  A) 13 years
  B) 12 years 7$\frac{1}{2}$ months
  C) 13 years 5 months
  D) 13 years 10 months
  E) 11 years
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 865:

  

  From the figure above, what is the value of p?

  Options:
  A) 135${}^{\circ }$
  B) 90${}^{\circ }$
  C) 60${}^{\circ }$
  D) 45${}^{\circ }$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 866: A sector of angle 120° is cut out from a circle of radius 13.5cm. what area of the circle is remaining ? (π = $\frac{22}{7}$) Options:
  A) 14.1cm²
  B) 95.5cm²
  C) 190.9cm²
  D) 381.9cm²
  E) 763.7cm²
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 867: 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 868: x₁₀ = 1214₅ find x. Options:
  A) 124
  B) 184
  C) 121
  D) 180
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 869: Solve the inequalities for which $\frac{x+4}{3}-\frac{x-3}{2}<4$. Options:
  A) x < 7
  B) x > -7
  C) x < -7
  D) x > 7
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 870: If $log{X}^{\frac{1}{2}}$ 64 = 3, find the value of x. Options:
  A) 4
  B) 16
  C) 32
  D) 64
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  The correct answer is B .