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 1261: A chord of a circle subtends an angle of 12o degrees at the centre of a circle of diameter 4√3 cm. Calculate the area of the major sector. Options:
  A) 4π cm²
  B) 32 π cm²
  C) 16 π cm²
  D) 8 π cm²
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1262: A polynomial in x whose roots are ⁴/₃ and -³/₅ is Options:
  A) 15x² - 11x – 12
  B) 15x² + 11x – 12
  C) 12x² - x – 12
  D) 12x² + 11x – 15
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1263:

  The probability of an event A is 1/5. The probability of B is 1/3 . The probability both A and B is 1/15. What is the probability of either event A or B or both?

  Options:
  A) $\frac{2}{15}$
  B) $\frac{3}{4}$
  C) $\frac{7}{15}$
  D) $\frac{1}{15}$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1264: Simplify 3 log₆9 + log₆12 + log₆64 - log₆72 Options:
  A) 5
  B) 7776
  C) log₆31
  D) (7776)₆
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1265: Solve the inequalities -6 $\le$ 4 - 2x < 5 - x. Options:
  A) -1 < x < 5
  B) -1 < x $\le$ 5
  C) -1 $\le$ x $\le$ 6
  D) -1 $\le$ x < 6
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1266: Express the product of 0.00043 and 2000 in standard form. Options:
  A) 8.6 x 10^-3
  B) 8.3 x 10^-2
  C) 8.6 x 10^-1
  D) 8.6 x 10
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1267: Simplify √30 × √40 Options:
  A) 10 √3
  B) 5 √3
  C) 20 √3
  D) 15 √3
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1268: Find the number of sides of a regular polygon whose interior angle is twice the exterior angle. Options:
  A) 6
  B) 2
  C) 3
  D) 8
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1269:

  A cylinder pipe, made of metal is 3cm thick.If the internal radius of the pipe is 10cm.Find the volume of metal used in making 3m of the pipe.

  Options:
  A) 153$\pi$cm³
  B) 207$\pi$cm³
  C) 15 300$\pi$cm³
  D) 20 700$\pi$cm³
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1270: If x is jointly proportional to the cube of y and the fourth power of z. In what ratio is x increased or decreased when y is halved and z is doubled? Options:
  A) 4:1 increase
  B) 2:1 increase
  C) 1:1 no change
  D) 1:4 decrease
  E) 3:4 decrease
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  The correct answer is B .