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 951: Find the equation of the set of points which are equidistant from the parallel lines x = 1 and x = 7 Options:
  A) y = 3
  B) x = 3
  C) x = 4
  D) y = 4
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 952: 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 953: A man bought a second-hand photocopying machine for N34,000. He serviced is at a cost od N2,000 and then sold it i profit of 15%. What was the selling price? Options:
  A) N37,550
  B) N40,400
  C) N41,400
  D) N42,400
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 954:

  $\begin{array}{ccccccc}\text{Marks}& 3& 4& 5& 6& 7& 8\\ \text{Frequency}& 5& y-1& y& 9& 4& 1\end{array}$

  The table above gives the frequency distribution of marks obtained by a group of students in a test. If the total mark scored is 200, the value of y is

  Options:
  A) 11
  B) 15
  C) 9
  D) 13
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 955: 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 956: If f (x) = 3x - 2, P = $\left(\begin{array}{cc}2& 1\\ -1& 0\end{array}\right)$ and I is 2 X 2 identity matrix, evaluate f(P) Options:
  A) $\left(\begin{array}{cc}6& 3\\ -3& 0\end{array}\right)$
  B) $\left(\begin{array}{cc}2& 0\\ 0& 2\end{array}\right)$
  C) $\left(\begin{array}{cc}8& 3\\ -3& 2\end{array}\right)$
  D) $\left(\begin{array}{cc}4& 3\\ -3& -2\end{array}\right)$
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 957:

  If (x - a) is a factor of bx - ax + x², find the other factor.

  Options:
  A) (x + b)
  B) (x - b)
  C) (a + b)
  D) (a - b)
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 958:

  

  The triangle PQR above is

  Options:
  A) an obtuse-angled triangle
  B) a scalene triangle
  C) an isosceles triangle
  D) an equilateral triangle
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 959: A particle P moves between points S and T such that angles SPT is always constant of ST constant. Find the locus off P Options:
  A) It is a semi circle with ST as diameter
  B) It is a perpendicular bisector of St
  C) It is a quadrant of a circle with ST as diameter
  D) It is a straight line perpendicular to ST
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 960: x varies directly as y and inversely as z. when x = 5, y = 2 and z = 1. What is the value of x when y = 5 and z = 2? Options:
  A) 2.5
  B) 5
  C) 6.25
  D) 6.52
  E) 7.5
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  The correct answer is C .