Mathematics JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

43

\(\begin{array}{c|c}
Age(years) & 13 & 14 & 15 & 16 & 17 \\
\hline
Frequency & 10 & 24 & 8 & 5 & 3
\end{array}\)

The table shows the ages of students in a club. How many students are in the club?

  • A. 50
  • B. 55
  • C. 60
  • D. 65
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44

If cos \(\theta\) = x and sin 60o = x + 0.5 0o < \(\theta\) < 90o, find, correct to the nearest degree, the value of \(\theta\)

  • A. 32o
  • B. 40o
  • C. 60o
  • D. 69o
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45

A straight line passes through the point P(1,2) and Q
(5,8). Calculate the length PQ

  • A. \(4\sqrt{11}\)
  • B. \(4\sqrt{10}\)
  • C. \(2\sqrt{17}\)
  • D. \(2\sqrt{13}\)
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46

A straight line passes through the points P(1,2) and Q(5,8). Calculate the gradient of the line PQ

  • A. \(\frac{3}{5}\)
  • B. \(\frac{2}{3}\)
  • C. \(\frac{3}{2}\)
  • D. \(\frac{5}{3}\)
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47

The volume of a pyramid with height 15cm is 90cm3. If its base is a rectangle with dimension xcm by 6cm, find the value of x

  • A. 3
  • B. 5
  • C. 6
  • D. 8
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48

The curve surface area of a cylinder, 5cm high is 110cm 2. Find the radius of its base. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]

  • A. 2.6cm
  • B. 3.5cm
  • C. 3.6cm
  • D. 7.0cm
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49

Factorize; (2x + 3y)2 – (x – 4y)2

  • A. (3x - y)(x + 7y)
  • B. (3x + y)(2x - 7y)
  • C. (3x + y)(x - 7y)
  • D. (3x - y)(2x + 7y)
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50

Make s the subject of the relation: P = S + \(\frac{sm^2}{nr}\)

  • A. s = \(\frac{mrp}{nr + m^2}\)
  • B. s = \(\frac{nr + m^2}{mrp}\)
  • C. s = \(\frac{nrp}{mr + m^2}\)
  • D. s = \(\frac{nrp}{nr + m^2}\)
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51

Simplify; \(\frac{2}{1 – x} – \frac{1}{x}\)

  • A. \(\frac{x + 1}{x(1 - x)}\)
  • B. \(\frac{3x - 1}{ x(1 - x)}\)
  • C. \(\frac{3x + 1}{ x(1 - x)}\)
  • D. \(\frac{x + 1}{ x(1 - x)}\)
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52

Given that 2x + y = 7 and 3x – 2y = 3, by how much is 7x greater than 10?

  • A. 1
  • B. 3
  • C. 7
  • D. 17
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53

Find the values of y for which the expression \(\frac{y^2 – 9y + 18}{y^2 + 4y – 21}\) is undefined

  • A. 6, -7
  • B. 3, -6
  • C. 3, -7
  • D. -3, -7
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54

The roots of a quadratic equation are \(\frac{4}{3}\) and -\(\frac{3}{7}\). Find the equation

  • A. 21x2 - 19x - 12 = 0
  • B. 21x2 + 37x - 12 = 0
  • C. 21x2 - x + 12 = 0
  • D. 21x2 + 7x - 4 = 0
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55

What sum of money will amount to D10,400 in 5 years at 6% simple interest?

  • A. D8,000.00
  • B. D10,000.00
  • C. D12,000.00
  • D. D16,000.00
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56

Simplify; \(\frac{3^{n – 1} \times 27^{n + 1}}{81^{n}}\)

  • A. 32n
  • B. 9
  • C. 3n
  • D. 3n + 1
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57

On a map, 1cm represent 5km. Find the area on the map that represents 100km2.

  • A. 2cm2
  • B. 4cm2
  • C. 8cm2
  • D. 8cm2
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58

Which of following is a valid conclusion from the premise. “Nigeria footballers are good footballers”?

  • A. Joseph plays football in Nigeria therefore he is a good footballer
  • B. Joseph is a good footballer therefore he is a Nigerian footballer
  • C. Joseph is a Nigerian footballer therefore he is a good footballer
  • D. Joseph plays good football therefore he is a Nigerian footballer
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59

The distance, d, through which a stone falls from rest varies directly as the square of the time, t, taken. If the stone falls 45cm in 3 seconds, how far will it fall in 6 seconds?

  • A. 90cm
  • B. 135cm
  • C. 180cm
  • D. 225cm
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60

Simplify:(\(\frac{10\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{5}} – \sqrt{15}\))2

  • A. 75.00
  • B. 15.00
  • C. 8.66
  • D. 3.87
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61

Simplify: (\(\frac{3}{4} – \frac{2}{3}\)) x 1\(\frac{1}{5}\)

  • A. \(\frac{1}{60}\)
  • B. \(\frac{5}{72}\)
  • C. \(\frac{1}{10}\)
  • D. 1\(\frac{7}{10}\)
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62

If 23x + 101x = 130x, find the value of x

  • A. 7
  • B. 6
  • C. 5
  • D. 4
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