Mathematics JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

43

Express 2.7864 x 10-3 to 2 significant figures

  • A. 0.28
  • B. 0.27
  • C. 0.0028
  • D. 0.0027
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44

What is the median of the following scores: 22 35 41 63 74 82

  • A. 82
  • B. 52
  • C. 49
  • D. 22
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45

In an examination, Kofi scored x% in Physics, 50% in Chemistry and 70% in Biology. If his mean score for the three subjects was 55%, find x

  • A. 40
  • B. 45
  • C. 55
  • D. 60
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46

Given that sin 60o = \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\) and cos 60o = \(\frac{1}{2}\), evaluate \(\frac{1 – sin 60^o}{1 + cos 60^o}\)

  • A. \(\frac{2 + \sqrt{3}}{3}\)
  • B. \(\frac{1 - \sqrt{3}}{3}\)
  • C. \(\frac{1 + \sqrt{3}}{3}\)
  • D. \(\frac{2 - \sqrt{3}}{3}\)
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47

If M and N are two fixed points in a plane. Find the locus L = [P : PM = PN]

  • A. a line equal to MN
  • B. line parallel to MN
  • C. Perpendicular bisector of MN
  • D. A circle centre P, radius MN
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48

The interior angles of a pentagon are (2x + 5)o, (x + 20)o, xo, (3x – 20)o and (x + 15)o. Find the value of x

  • A. 80o
  • B. 70o
  • C. 65o
  • D. 40o
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49

The diameter of a bicycle wheel is 42cm. If the wheel makes 16 complete revolution, what will be the total distance covered by the wheel? [Take \(\pi \frac{22}{7}\)

  • A. 672cm
  • B. 1056cm
  • C. 2112cm
  • D. 4224cm
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50

Factorize x2 – 2x – 3xy completely

  • A. (x - 2)(3x - y)
  • B. (x - 3y)(x - 2)
  • C. (x - 3y)(x - 3y)
  • D. (3x + y)(x - 2)
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51

If (2x + 3)3 = 125, find the value of x

  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 4
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52

If \(\frac{3}{2x} – \frac{2}{3x} = 4\), solve for x

  • A. \(\frac{4}{5}\)
  • B. \(\frac{4}{13}\)
  • C. \(\frac{5}{24}\)
  • D. \(\frac{13}{24}\)
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53

Two sets are disjoint if

  • A. they are both empty
  • B. their union is an empty set
  • C. their intersection is an empty set
  • D. one of them is a subset of the other
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54

Express the square root of 0.000144 in the standard form

  • A. 1.2 x 10-4
  • B. 1.2 x 10-3
  • C. 1.2 x 10-2
  • D. 1.2 x 10-1
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55

Find the value to which N3000.00 will amount in 5 years at 6% per annum simple interest

  • A. N3,900.00
  • B. N3,750.00
  • C. N3,600.00
  • D. N3,300
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56

Arrange the following numbers in descending orders of magnitude: 22three, 34five, 21six

  • A. 21six, 22three, 34five,
  • B. 21six, 34five, 22three
  • C. 22three, 34five, 21six
  • D. 34five, 21six, 22three
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57

If log 2 = x, log 3 = y and log 7 = z, find, in terms of x, y and z, the value of log (\(\frac{28}{3}\))

  • A. 2x + y - z
  • B. 2x + z - y
  • C. x + y - 2x
  • D. x + x - y
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58

In a particular year, the exchange rate of naira (N) varies directly with the Dollars{$}. If N1122 is equivalent to $8, find the Naira equivalent of $36

  • A. N8976
  • B. N5049
  • C. N140.25
  • D. N31.17
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59

Simplify: (3\(\frac{1}{2} + 4\frac{1}{3}) \div (\frac{5}{6} – \frac{2}{3}\))

  • A. 1\(\frac{1}{4}\)
  • B. 8\(\frac{1}{2}\)
  • C. 35
  • D. 47
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