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 1071: The square base of a pyramid of side 3cm has height 8cm. If the pyramid is cut into two parts by a plane parallel to the base midway between the base and the vertex, the volumes of the two sections are Options:
  A) (21cm³, 3cm³)
  B) (24cm³, 3cm³)
  C) (24cm³, 21cm³)
  D) (72cm³, 9cm³)
  E) (63cm³, 9cm³)
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1072: Using the graph find the values of p and q if px + qy $\ge$ 4 Options:
  A) p = 2, q = -1
  B) p = -1, q = 2
  C) p = 2, q = 2
  D) p = 1, q = 2
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1073:

  Evaluate: ${\int }_0^z(sinx-cosx)dx$
  Where $z=\frac{\pi }{4}.(\pi =pi)$

  Options:
  A) $\sqrt{2+1}$
  B) $\sqrt{2}-1$
  C) $-\sqrt{2}-1$
  D) $1-\sqrt{2}$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1074: Find the value of k if $\frac{k}{\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2}}$ = k$\sqrt{3-2}$ Options:
  A) 3
  B) 2
  C) $\sqrt{3}$
  D) $\sqrt{2}$
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1075:

  Find the value of y if ${402}_y={102}_{ten}$

  Options:
  A) 4
  B) 2
  C) 5
  D) 3
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1076: In how many ways can the letters of the word ACCEPTANCE be arranged? Options:
  A) $\frac{10!}{2!2!3!}$
  B) $\frac{10!}{2!3!}$
  C) $\frac{10!}{2!2!}$
  D) $\frac{10!}{3!2!2!}$
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1077: Simplify 3 - 2 $÷$ $\frac{4}{5}$ + $\frac{1}{2}$ Options:
  A) 1$\frac{3}{4}$
  B) -1
  C) 1$\frac{3}{10}$
  D) 1
  E) 1$\frac{9}{10}$
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1078: Factorize k² - 2kp + p². Options:
  A) (k +p)²
  B) (k - p)²
  C) k² + p²
  D) k² - p²
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1079: If f(x - 2) = 4x² + x + 7, find f(1) Options:
  A) 12
  B) 27
  C) 7
  D) 46
  E) 17
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1080: If two fair coins are tossed, what is the probability of getting at least one head? Options:
  A) $\frac{1}{4}$
  B) $\frac{1}{2}$
  C) 1
  D) $\frac{43}{78}$
  E) $\frac{3}{4}$
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  The correct answer is E .