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 961: (3.2)² - (1.8)² equals Options:
  A) 7.0
  B) 2.56
  C) 13.48
  D) 2.0
  E) 0.07
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 962: Find the equation of the line through the points (-2, 1) and (-$\frac{1}{2}$, 4) Options:
  A) y = 2x - 3
  B) y = 2x + 5
  C) y = 3x - 2
  D) y = 2x + 1
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 963: Let p be a probability function on set S, where S = (a₁, a₂, a₃, a₄). Find P(a₁) if P(a₂) = $\frac{1}{3}$, p(a₃) = $\frac{1}{6}$ and p(a₄) = $\frac{1}{5}$ Options:
  A) $\frac{7}{3}$
  B) $\frac{2}{3}$
  C) $\frac{1}{3}$
  D) $\frac{3}{10}$
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 964: A ship sails a distance of 50km in the direction S50°E and then sails a distance of 50km in the direction ₦40°E. FInd the bearing of the ship from the original position. Options:
  A) S90°E
  B) ₦40°E
  C) S95°E
  D) ₦85°E
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 965: What is the locus or the mid-point of all the chords of length 6cm with circle of radius 5cm and with center 0? Options:
  A) A circle of radius 4 cm and the center 0
  B) The perpendicular bisector of the chords
  C) A straight line passing through 0
  D) A circle of radius 6 cm and with center 0
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 966: The lengths of the sides of a right angled triangle are (3x + 1)cm, (3x - 1)cm and xcm. Find x Options:
  A) 2
  B) 6
  C) 18
  D) 12
  E) 5
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 967: if (x - 1), (x + 1) and (x - 2) are factors of the polynomial ax³ + bx² + cx - 1, find a, b, c in that order. Options:
  A) -1/2, 1., 1/2
  B) 1/2, 1, 1/2
  C) 1/2, 1, -1/2
  D) 1/2, -1, 1/2
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 968: change 71₁₀ to base 8 Options:
  A) 107₈
  B) 106₈
  C) 71₈
  D) 17₈
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 969: Find ∫(x² + 3x − 5)dx Options:
  A) $\frac{x_3}{3}$ - $\frac{3x_2}{2}$ - 5x + k
  B) $\frac{x_3}{3}$ - $\frac{3x_2}{2}$ + 5x + k
  C) $\frac{x_3}{3}$ + $\frac{3x_2}{2}$ - 5x + k
  D) $\frac{x_3}{3}$ + $\frac{3x_2}{2}$ + 5x + k
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 970: If the lines 2y - kx + 2 = 0 and y + x - ^k/₂ = 0 Intersect at (1, -2), find the value of k Options:
  A) -4
  B) -3
  C) -2
  D) -1
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  The correct answer is C .