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 971: If y = x² - (1/x). find dy/dx Options:
  A) 2x - (1/x²)
  B) 2x + x²
  C) 2x - x²
  D) 2x + (1/x²)
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 972:

  Find the smallest number by which 252 can be multiplied to obtain a perfect square

  Options:
  A) 2
  B) 3
  C) 5
  D) 7
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 973:

  

  In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle and POQ a diameter. If POR = 96${}^{\circ }$, find the value of ORQ.

  Options:
  A) 84${}^{\circ }$
  B) 48${}^{\circ }$
  C) 45${}^{\circ }$
  D) 42${}^{\circ }$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 974: Simplify 10² + log₁₀5 Options:
  A) 500
  B) 2 log₁₀ 5
  C) 10
  D) 25
  E) log₁₀5 x 10¹⁰⁰
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 975: 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 976: The gradient of the straight line joining the points P(5, -7) and Q(-2, -3) is Options:
  A) $\frac{1}{2}$
  B) $\frac{2}{5}$
  C) $-\frac{4}{7}$
  D) $-\frac{2}{3}$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 977: A bag contains 5 blacks balls and 3 red balls. Two balls are picked at random without replacement. What is the probability that a black and red balls are picked? Options:
  A) 15/28
  B) 13/28
  C) 5/14
  D) 3/14
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 978:

  

  In the diagram < OPQ is

  Options:
  A) 90${}^{\circ }$
  B) 53${}^{\circ }$
  C) 36${}^{\circ }$
  D) 26${}^{\circ }$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 979: 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 .
• Question 980:

  Evaluate (0.14² x 0.275) ÷ 7(0.02) to 3 decimal places.

  Options:
  A) 0.039
  B) 0.358
  C) 0.033
  D) 0.308
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  The correct answer is A .