Mathematics JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

22

In the diagram, < ROS = 66o and < POQ = 3x. some construction lines are shown. Calculate the value of x.

  • A. 10o
  • B. 11o
  • C. 22o
  • D. 35o
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23

In the diagram, triangles HKL and HIJ are similar. Which of the following ratios is equal to \(\frac{LH}{JH}\)

  • A. \(\frac{KL}{JI}\)
  • B. \(\frac{HK}{JK}\)
  • C. \(\frac{JI}{KL}\)
  • D. \(\frac{HK}{LK}\)
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24

In the diagram, QR//ST, /PQ/ = /PR/ and < PST = 75o. Find the value of y

  • A. 105o
  • B. 110o
  • C. 130o
  • D. 150o
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25

What is the value of m in the diagram?

  • A. 20o
  • B. 30o
  • C. 40o
  • D. 50o
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26

The bar chart shows the marks distribution in am English test. What percentage of the students had marks ranging from 35 to 50?

  • A. 55\(\frac{1}{3}\)%
  • B. 60%
  • C. 65%
  • D. 66\(\frac{2}{3}\)%
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27

The bar chart shows the marks distribution in am English test. If 50% is the pass mark, how many students passed the test?

  • A. 100
  • B. 85
  • C. 80
  • D. 70
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28

In the diagram, < PSR = 220o, < SPQ = 58o and < PQR = 41o. Calculate the obtuse angle QRS.

  • A. 90o
  • B. 100o
  • C. 121o
  • D. 60o
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29

In an athletic composition, the probability that an athlete wins a 100m race is \(\frac{1}{8}\) and the probability that he wins in high jump is \(\frac{1}{4}\). What is the probability that he wins only one of the events?

  • A. \(\frac{3}{32}\)
  • B. \(\frac{7}{3}\)
  • C. \(\frac{5}{3}\)
  • D. \(\frac{5}{16}\)
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30

The mean of the numbers 2, 5, 2x and 7 is less than or equal to 5. Find the range of the values of x

  • A. x \(\leq\) 3
  • B. x \(\geq\) 3
  • C. x < 3
  • D. x > 3
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31

If x km/h = y m/s, then y =

  • A. \(\frac{7}{18}\)x
  • B. \(\frac{11}{20}\)x
  • C. \(\frac{4}{15}\)x
  • D. \(\frac{5}{18}\)x
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32

If x2 + kx + \(\frac{16}{9}\) is a perfect square, find the value of k

  • A. \(\frac{8}{3}\)
  • B. \(\frac{7}{3}\)
  • C. \(\frac{5}{3}\)
  • D. \(\frac{2}{3}\)
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33

If the sum of the roots of the equation (x – p)(2x + 1) = 0 is 1, find the value of x

  • A. 1\(\frac{1}{2}\)
  • B. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
  • C. -\(\frac{3}{2}\)
  • D. -1\(\frac{1}{2}\)
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34

The subtraction below is in base seven. Find the missing number.
5 1 6 2seven
-2 6 4 4seven
——–
2 * 1 5
——–

  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 5
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35

What is the value of x when y = 5?

y = \(\frac{1}{2}\)  x + 1

  • A. 8
  • B. 9
  • C. 10
  • D. 11
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36

\(\begin{array}{c|c} x & 0 & 2 & 4 & 6\\ \hline y & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4\end{array}\).
The table is for the relation y = mx + c where m and c are constants. What is the equation of the line described in the tablet?

  • A. y = 2x
  • B. y = x + 1
  • C. y = x
  • D. y = \(\frac{1}{2}x + 1\)
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37

The mean age of R men in a club is 50 years, Two men aged 55 and 63, left the club and the mean age reduced by 1 year. Find the value of R

  • A. 18
  • B. 20
  • C. 22
  • D. 28
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38

Bola sold an article for N6,900.00 and made a profit of 15%. If he sold it for N6,600.00 he would make a

  • A. profit of 13%
  • B. loss of 12%
  • C. loss of 10%
  • D. loss of 5%
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39

How many times, correct to the nearest whole number, will a man run round circular track of diameter 100m to cover a distance of 1000m?

  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. 6
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40

The nth term of the sequence -2, 4, -8, 16…. is given by

  • A. Tn = 2n
  • B. Tn = (-2)n
  • C. Tn = (-2n)
  • D. Tn = n
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41

If y = \(\frac{(2\sqrt{x^2 + m})}{3N}\), make x the subject of the formular

  • A. \(\frac{\sqrt{9y^2 N^2 - 2m}}{3}\)
  • B. \(\frac{\sqrt{9y^2 N^2 - 4m}}{2}\)
  • C. \(\frac{\sqrt{9y^2 N^2 - 3m}}{2}\)
  • D. \(\frac{\sqrt{9y^2 N - 3m}}{2}\)
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42

The sum of the exterior of an n-sided convex polygon is half the sum of its interior angle. find n

  • A. 6
  • B. 8
  • C. 9
  • D. 12
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