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 81: Find y, if $\left(\begin{array}{cc}5& -6\\ 2& -7\end{array}\right)\left(\begin{array}{c}5\\ 2\end{array}\right)=\left(\begin{array}{c}7\\ -11\end{array}\right)$ Options:
  A) 8
  B) 5
  C) 3
  D) 2
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 82: Twenty girls and y boys sat on an examination. The mean marks obtained by the girls and boys were 52 and 57 respectively. if the total score for both girls and boys was 2950, find y. Options:
  A) 51
  B) 48
  C) 30
  D) 25
  E) 18
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 83: If x varies inversely as the cube root of y and x = 1 when y = 8, find y when x = 3 Options:
  A) $\frac{1}{3}$
  B) $\frac{2}{3}$
  C) $\frac{8}{27}$
  D) $\frac{4}{9}$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 84:

  

  The pie chart shows the monthly expenditure pf a public servant. The monthly expenditure on housing is twice that of school fees. How much does the worker spend on housing if his monthly income is ₦7200?

  Options:
  A) ₦1000
  B) ₦2000
  C) ₦3000
  D) ₦4000
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 85:

  Find the value of x if $\frac{\sqrt{2}}{x+\sqrt{2}}$ = $\frac{1}{x-\sqrt{2}}$

  Options:
  A) 3$\sqrt{2}$ + 4
  B) 3$\sqrt{2}$ - 4
  C) 3 - 2$\sqrt{2}$
  D) 4 + 2$\sqrt{2}$
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 86: The locus of a point which is equidistant from the line PQ forms a Options:
  A) circle centre P
  B) pair of parallel lines each opposite to PQ
  C) circle centre Q
  D) perpendicular line to PQ
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 87:

  

  In the diagram above, a cylinder is summounted by a hemisphere bowl. Calculate the volume of the solid.

  Options:
  A) 180 πcm³
  B) 162 πcm³
  C) 216 πcm³
  D) 198 πcm³
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 88:

  The sum of the ages of Musa and Lawal is 28 years. After sharing a certain sum of money in the ratio of their ages, Musa gets ₦600 and Lawal ₦800. How old is Lawal?

  Options:
  A) 14 years
  B) 20 years
  C) 12 years
  D) 16 years
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 89:

  A man stands on a tree 150cm high and sees a boat at an angle of depression of 74°. Find the distance of the boat from the base of the tree.

  Options:
  A) 52cm
  B) 43cm
  C) 40cm
  D) 15cm
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 90: If 2q3₅ = 77₈, find q Options:
  A) 2
  B) 1
  C) 4
  D) O
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  The correct answer is A .