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: Three numbers, x, y and z are connected by the relationships y = $\frac{4x}{9}$ + 1. If x = 99, find z Options:
  A) 6$\frac{1}{3}$
  B) 20
  C) 21
  D) 176$\frac{4}{9}$
  E) None of the above
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 972:

  In a group of 500 people, 350 people can speak English, and 400 people can speak French. Find how many people can speak both languages.

  Options:
  A) 750
  B) 850
  C) 250
  D) 150
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 973: If 5^{(x + 2y)} = 5 and 4^{(x + 3y)} = 16, find 3^{(x + y)} Options:
  A) 7
  B) 1
  C) 3
  D) 27
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 974: Solve the equation (x - 2) (x - 3) = 12 Options:
  A) 2, 3
  B) 3, 6
  C) -1, 6
  D) 1, -6
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 975:

  

  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 976: Determine the value of ${\int }_0^{\frac{\pi }{2}}$ (-2 cosx)dx Options:
  A) -$\frac{3}{2}$
  B) -$\frac{1}{2}$
  C) -2
  D) -3
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 977: If x + 1 is a factor of x³ + 3x² + kx + 4, find the value of k Options:
  A) 6
  B) -6
  C) 8
  D) -8
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 978: Team P and Q are involved in a game of football.What is the probability that the game ends in a draw? Options:
  A) 2/3
  B) 1/2
  C) 1/3
  D) 1/4
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 979:

  $\begin{array}{cccc}\text{Marks}& 2& 3& 4\\ \text{Frequency}& 4& 4& y\end{array}$

  The table above shows the frequency distribution of marks obtained by a group of students. If the total mark is 48, find the value of y.

  Options:
  A) 6
  B) 8
  C) 7
  D) 5
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 980: If the quadratic function 3x² - 7x + R is a perfect square, find R Options:
  A) $\frac{49}{24}$
  B) $\frac{49}{12}$
  C) $\frac{49}{13}$
  D) $\frac{49}{3}$
  E) $\frac{49}{36}$
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  The correct answer is B .