Mathematics Past Questions

Study and practice Mathematics past questions with answers and detailed explanations. Then test your knowledge using our interactive CBT practice platform and prepare confidently for your upcoming examinations.

111 questions JAMB 2359 WAEC 1853 NECO 179 POST_UTME 6 CUSTOM 10
Download PHP app Ask a Question Check Syllabus Past Question Videos Topic Video Lessons

Take a test

Past Questions

111 questions
Question 1 of 20 111 total questions
Question 1
waec 2018

The graph of y = x\(^2\) and y = x intersect at which of these points?

A(0,0), (1,1)
B(0,0), (0,1)
C(1, 0), (0, 0)
D(0, 0) (0, 0)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 2
waec 2018

M and N are two subsets of the universal set (U). If n(U) = 48, n(M) = 20, n(N) = 30 and n(MUN) = 40, find n(M \(\cap\) N)'

A18
B20
C30
D38
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 3
waec 2018

The diagonals of a rhombus WXYZ intersect at M. If |MW| = 5cm and |MX| = 12cm, calculate its perimeter

A42cm
B48cm
C52cm
D60cm
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 4
waec 2018

Given that Y is 20cm on a bearing of 300\(^o\) from x, how far south of y is x?

A10cm
B15cm
C25cm
D30cm
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 5
waec 2018

If tan x = \(\frac{4}{3}\), 0\(^o\) < x < 90\(^o\), find the value of sin x - cos x

A\(\frac{1}{10}\)
B\(\frac{1}{5}\)
C\(\frac{5}{12}\)
D1\(\frac{2}{5}\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 6
waec 2018

A piece of thread of length 21.4cm is used to form a sector of a circle of radius 4.2cm on a piece of cloth. Calculate, correct to the nearest degree, the angle of the sector. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]

A170\(^o\)
B177\(^o\)
C182\(^o\)
D192\(^o\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 7
waec 2018

Donations during the launching of a church project were sent in sealed envolopes. The table shows the distribution of the amount of money in the envelope. How much was the donation?

AN26,792.00
BN26,972.00
CN62.792.00
DN62,972.00
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 8
waec 2018

In the diagram, PQ is a straight line, (m + n) = 110\(^o\) and (n + r) = 130\(^o\) and (m + r) = 120\(^o\). Find the ratio of m : n : r

 

A2 : 3 : 4
B3 : 4 : 5
C4 : 5 : 6
D5 : 6 : 7
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 9
waec 2018

In the diagram, PQ//RS. Find x in terms of y and z

Ax = 240\(^o\) - y - z
Bx = 180\(^o\) - y - z
Cx = 360\(^o\) + y -z
Dx = 360\(^o\) - y - z
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 10
waec 2018

The diagram shows a trapezium inscribed in a semi-circle. If O is the mid-point of WZ and |WX| = |XY| = |YZ|, calculate the value of m

A90\(^o\)
B60\(^o\)
C45\(^o\)
D30\(^o\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 11
waec 2018

The solution of x + 2 \(\geq\) 2x + 1 is illustrated

 

Ai
Bii
Ciii
Div
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 12
waec 2018

In the diagram, WXYZ is a rectangle with diamension 8cm by 6cm. P, Q, R and S are the midpoints of the rectangle as shown. Using this information calculate the area of the part of the rectangle that is not shaded

A25cm\(^2\)
B24cm\(^2\)
C16cm\(^2\)
D12cm\(^2\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 13
waec 2018

In the diagram, PS and RS are tangents to the circle centre O. ∠PSR = 70°, ∠POR = m, and ∠PSR =n. Find ( m + n ).

A110\(^o\)
B135\(^o\)
C165\(^o\)
D225\(^o\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 14
waec 2018

In the diagram, WXYZ is a rectangle with dimension 8cm by 6cm. P, Q, R and S are the midpoints of the sides of the rectangle as shown. Using this information, what type of quadrilateral is the shaded region?

ATrapezium
BPrism
CRectangle
DRhombus
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 15
waec 2018

In the diagram, PR is a tangent to the circle at Q, QT//RS, < SQR = 35º and < RSQ = 50º. Find the value of

A40\(^o\)
B65\(^o\)
C85\(^o\)
D95\(^o\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 16
waec 2018

Find the value of t in the diagram

A63\(^o\)
B117\(^o\)
C126\(^o\)
D234\(^o\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 17
waec 2018

Find the mean deviation of 20, 30, 25, 40, 35, 50, 45, 40, 20 and 45

A8
B9
C10
D12
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 18
waec 2018

Find the median of 2, 1, 0, 3, 1, 1, 4, 0, 1 and 2

A0.0
B0.5
C1.0
D1.5
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 19
waec 2018

If P and Q are two statements, under what condition would p|q be false?

AIf p is true and q is true
BIf p is true and q is false
CIf p is false and q is false
DIf p is false and q is true
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 20
waec 2018

In the diagram, which of the following ratios is equal to \(\frac{|PN|}{|PQ|}\)?

A\(\frac{|PN|}{|PR|}\)
B\(\frac{|PM|}{|PQ|}\)
C\(\frac{|PM|}{|PR|}\)
D\(\frac{|PR|}{|PQ|}\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question Navigator
Current
MathsFaculty