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 1421: Find the value of x for which the function f(x) = 2x³ - x² - 4x + 4 has a maximum value Options:
  A) $\frac{2}{3}$
  B) 1
  C) -1
  D) -$\frac{2}{3}$
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1422:

  Given $\sin 58°=\cos p°$, find p.

  Options:
  A) 48°
  B) 58°
  C) 32°
  D) 52°
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1423: Evaluate (1/2 - 1/4 - 1/8 - 1/16 + ...) - 1 Options:
  A) 2/3
  B) zero
  C) -2/3
  D) -1
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1424: Simplify $\frac{x-7}{x^2-9}$ x $\frac{x^2-3x}{x^2-49}$ Options:
  A) $\frac{x}{(x-3)(x-7)}$
  B) $\frac{x}{(x+3)(x-7)}$
  C) $\frac{x}{(x+3)(x+7)}$
  D) $\frac{x}{(x-3)(x+7)}$
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1425: If f(x) = 2x² - 5x + 3, find f(x + 1) Options:
  A) 2x² - x
  B) 2x² - x + 10
  C) 4x² + 3x + 2
  D) 4x² + 3x + 12
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1426: If M(4, q) is the mid-point of the line joining L(p, -2) and N(q, p). Find the values of p and q Options:
  A) P = 2, q = 4
  B) p = 3, q = 1
  C) p = 5, q = 3
  D) p = 6, q = 2
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1427: 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 1428:

  

  In the parallelogram PQRS given, find angle < SQR

  Options:
  A) 50${}^{\circ }$
  B) 80${}^{\circ }$
  C) 80cm²
  D) 100${}^{\circ }$
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1429: If f(x) = 2(x - 3)² + 3(x - 3) + 4 and g(y) = 5 + y, find g [f(3)] and f[g(4)]. Options:
  A) 3 and 4
  B) -3 and 4
  C) -3 and -4
  D) 3 and -4
  E) 0 and 5
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1430: Which of the following binary operations is cumulative in the set of integers? Options:
  A) a $\ast$ b = a + 2b
  B) a $\ast$ b = a + b - ab
  C) a $\ast$ b = a² + b
  D) a $\ast$ b = $\frac{a(b+1)}{2}$
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  The correct answer is C .