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 1031:

  Given that the various faces of a fair dice 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 appeared 30, 43, 54, 40, 41, 32 times respectively in a single toss. Picture the figures as being represented in a simple table with number (X) against frequency (f).

  If a pie chart is used to depict the data, the angle corresponding to 4 is?

  Options:
  A) 10°
  B) 16°
  C) 40°
  D) 60°
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1032:

  

  In the figure, PS bisects angle QPR. Find the ratio SR:QR.

  Options:
  A) 1:2
  B) 1:3
  C) 1:4
  D) 1:5
  E) 1:6
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1033: A trader realizes 10x - x² naira profit from the sale of x bags on corn. How many bags will give him the desired profit? Options:
  A) 4
  B) 5
  C) 6
  D) 7
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1034: A binary operation $\ast$ is defined on a set of real numbers by x $\ast$ y = x^y for all real values of x and y. If x $\ast$ 2 = x. Find the possible values of x Options:
  A) 0, 1
  B) 1, 2
  C) 2, 2
  D) 0, 2
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1035:

  A binary operation on the set of real numbers excluding -1 is such that sor all m, n $\epsilon$ R, m $\mathrm{\Delta }$ n = m + n + mn. Find the identity element of the operation.

  Options:
  A) 1
  B) -$\frac{1}{2}$
  C) -1
  D) 0
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1036:

  

  In the venn diagram, the shaded region is

  Options:
  A) (P $\cap$ Q) $\cup$ R
  B) (P $\cap$ Q) $\cap$ R
  C) (P $\cap$ Q¹) $\cap$ R
  D) (P $\cap$ Q¹) $\cup$ R
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1037: A man drove for 4 hours at a certain speed, he then doubled his speed and drove for another 3 hours. Although he covered 600 kilometers. At what speed did he drive for the last 3 hours? Options:
  A) 120km/hr
  B) 60km/hr
  C) 670km/hr
  D) 40km/hr
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1038: Simplify 1 - ($\frac{1}{7}$ x 3 $\frac{1}{2}$) $÷$ $\frac{3}{4}$ Options:
  A) 2
  B) $\frac{1}{3}$
  C) 1
  D) $\frac{2}{3}$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1039: If the 2nd term of a G.P is $\frac{8}{9}$ and the 6th term is 4$\frac{1}{2}$. Find the common ratio. Options:
  A) 2
  B) $\frac{3}{2}$
  C) $\frac{2}{3}$
  D) 3
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1040: S_n is the sum of the first n terms of a series given by S_n = n₂n - 1. Find the nth term Options:
  A) 4n + 1
  B) 4n - 1
  C) 2n + 1
  D) 2n - 1
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  The correct answer is D .