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.

4,407 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

4,407 questions
Question 1 of 20 4,407 total questions
Question 1271
waec 2002
Find the value of x in the diagram
A31o
B35o
C37o
D41o
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 1272
waec 2002
Find the value of x in 0.5x + 2.6 = 5x + 0.35
A0.5
B2
C2.6
D5
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 1273
waec 2002

Simplify \(5\frac{1}{4}\div \left(1\frac{2}{3}- \frac{1}{2}\right)\)

A\(1\frac{3}{4}\)
B\(3\frac{1}{2}\)
C\(4\frac{1}{2}\)
D\(8\frac{1}{2}\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 1274
waec 2002

In the diagram above, ∠PQU=36°, ∠QRT = 29°, PQ||RT. Find ∠PQR

A94o
B65o
C61o
D54o
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 1275
waec 2002

The height of a right circular cone is 4cm. The radius of its base is 3cm. Find the curved surface area

A\(9\pi cm^2\)
B\(15\pi cm^2\)
C\(16\pi cm^2\)
D\(20\pi cm^2\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 1276
waec 2002

A right pyramid is on a square base of side 4cm. The slanting side of the pyramid is \(2\sqrt{3}\) cm. Calculate the volume of the pyramid

A\(5\frac{1}{3}cm^3\)
B\(10\frac{2}{3}cm^3\)
C\(16cm^3\)
D\(32cm^3\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 1277
waec 2002

In the diagram O is the center of the circle. Reflex angle XOY = 210° and the length of the minor arc is 5.5m. Find, correct to the nearest meter, the length of the major arc.

A8m
B9m
C10m
D13m
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 1278
jamb 2002

Use the graph above to find the values of p and q if px + qy \(\geq\) 4

 

Ap = 2, q = -1
Bp = -1, q = 2
Cp = 2, q = 2
Dp = 1, q = 2
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 1279
jamb 2002
No. of days 1 2 3 4 5 6
No. of students 20 x 50 40 2x 60


The distribution above shows the number of days a group of 260 students were absents from school in a particular term. How many students were absent for at least four days in the term

A210
B40
C120
D160
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 1280
jamb 2002
The triangle PQR above is
Aan obtuse-angled triangle
Ba scalene triangle
Can isosceles triangle
Dan equilateral triangle
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 1281
jamb 2002
In the diagram above, a cylinder is summounted by a hemisphere bowl. Calculate the volume of the solid.
A180 πcm3
B162 πcm3
C216 πcm3
D198 πcm3
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 1282
jamb 2002
In the diagram above are two concentric circles of radii r and R respectively with center O. If r = 2/3R, express the area of the shaded portion in terms of π and R
A21/25πR2
B9/25πR2
C21/23πR2
D5/9πR2
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 1283
jamb 2002
In the diagram above, PST is a straight line, PQ = QS = RS. If ∠RST = 72o, find x
A36o
B18o
C72o
D24o
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 1284
jamb 2002
The venn diagram above shows the numbers of students offering music and history in a class of 80 students. If a student is picked at random from the class, what is the probability that he offers Music only?
A0.38
B0.13
C0.50
D0.25
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 1285
jamb 2002

In the diagram above , XZ is the diameter of the circle XZW, with center O and radius 15/2 cm. If XY = 12 cm, find the area of the triangle XYZ

A54 cm2
B45 cm2
C27 cm2
D75 cm2
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 1286
jamb 2002

Calculate the mean deviation of the set of numbers 7, 3, 14, 9, 7, and 8.

A13/6
B5/2
C7/6
D7/3
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 1287
jamb 2002

The mean of a set of six numbers is 60. If the mean of the first five is 50, find the sixth number in the set.

A105
B100
C95
D110
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 1288
jamb 2002

How many three-digit numbers can be formed from 32564 without repeating any of the digits?

A120
B10
C20
D60
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 1289
jamb 2002

The acres for rice, pineapple, cassava, cocoa, and palm oil in a certain district are given respectively as 2, 5, 3, 11, and 9. What is the angle sector for cassava in a pie chart?

A108°
B180°
C36°
D60°
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 1290
jamb 2002

The probability of a student passing any exam is 2/3. If the student takes three exams, what is the probability that he will not pass any of them?

A2/3
B4/9
C8/27
D1/27
View Explanation & Discuss
Question Navigator
Current
MathsFaculty