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.

2,359 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

2,359 questions
Question 1 of 20 2,359 total questions
Question 31
jamb 2024

If tan\(\theta\) = \(\frac{8}{15}\), simplify \(\frac{ Sin\theta - Cos\theta}{Sin^2\theta - Sin\theta}\)

A\(\frac{-119}{72}\)
B\(\frac{119}{72}\)
C\(\frac{-7}{17}\)
D\(\frac{8}{17}\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 32
jamb 2024

If A = \(\begin{pmatrix}3 & 2 & 1\\4 & 2 & -1\end{pmatrix}\) and B = \(\begin{pmatrix}1 & 4\\0 & 1\\3 & 2\end{pmatrix}\). Find A\(^T\) + B, ( where T means transpose)

A\(\begin{pmatrix}4 & 8\\3 & 2\\4 & 1\end{pmatrix}\)
B\(\begin{pmatrix}4 & -8\\3 & 2\\4 & 1\end{pmatrix}\)
C\(\begin{pmatrix}4 & 8\\4 & -2\\3 & 1\end{pmatrix}\)
D\(\begin{pmatrix}4 & 8\\2 & 3\\4 & 1\end{pmatrix}\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 33
jamb 2024

Given P = \(\begin{bmatrix}1 & 2\\2 & 3\end{bmatrix}\), find P\(^2\) - 4P - I where I is the identity matrix

A\(\begin{bmatrix}1 & 0\\0 & 1\end{bmatrix}\)
B\(\begin{bmatrix}0 & 0\\0 & 0\end{bmatrix}\)
C\(\begin{bmatrix}-1 & 0\\0 & -1\end{bmatrix}\)
D\(\begin{bmatrix}0 & 1\\1 & 0\end{bmatrix}\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 34
jamb 2024

If x is inversely proportional to y and x = 9 when y = 4, find the law containing x and y

Ax = \(\frac{16}{y}\)
Bx = \(\frac{36}{y}\)
Cx = \(\frac{y}{36}\)
Dx = \(\frac{13}{y}\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 35
jamb 2024

Find the roots of x\(^3\) - 19x - 30=0

A-5, 3, and 2
B5, 3, and -2
C5, -3 and -2
D-5, -3 and 2
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 36
jamb 2024

If B varies inversely as c\(^{\frac{1}{3}}\) and C = 27 when B = 2, find the value of the constant of proportionality K.

A3
B6
C9
D12
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 37
jamb 2024

U varies directly as the square root of V when U = 24, V = 9, find the value of V when U = 16.

A0.32
B4
C6
D0.25
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 38
jamb 2024

 A bag contains 7 red and 4 black identical balls. Two balls were picked at random from the bag and replaced each time. Find the probability the two balls were of same colour.

A\(\frac{54}{121}\)
B\(\frac{65}{121}\)
C\(\frac{29}{55}\)
D\(\frac{27}{55}\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 39
jamb 2024

In how many ways can a committee of 5 be selected from a group of 7 males and 3 females, if the committee must have one female?

A105ways
B135 ways
C210 ways
D231 ways
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 40
jamb 2024

From a class of 5 girls and 7 boys, a committee consisting of 2 girls and 3 boys is to be formed. How many ways can this be done?

A350 ways
B420 ways
C550 ways
D720 ways
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 41
jamb 2024

Calculate the standard deviation of the following scores 5, 4, 6, 7, and 8

A\(\sqrt{2}\)
B\(\sqrt{3}\)
C2
D3
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 42
jamb 2024

Find the variance of a group of data whose standard deviation is 12.34 to the nearest whole number.

A150
B151
C152
D153
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 43
jamb 2024

The mean of the numbers 13, 16, x, 18, 21, 2x, 35, is 22. Find the value of x

A16
B17
C23
D25
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 44
jamb 2024

Differentiate Cos25º - Sin 25º

 

A- ( Sin25º + Cos25º)  
B- ( Sec25 + Cot25)  
C- ( Cot25 + Sec25)  
D- ( Sin25 + Sec25)  
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 45
jamb 2024

How many proper and improper subsets are there in the set K = { a, b, c, d, e}?

A10
B25
C32
D50
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 46
jamb 2024

The average age of the four female teachers in a school is 40 and the average age of eight male teachers in the school is 25. Calculate the average age of the teachers in the school.

A20
B31
C32
D30
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 47
jamb 2024

Subtract 14256\(_{seven}\) from 20045\(_{seven}\)

A1256\(_{seven}\)
B2456\(_{seven}\)
C1356\(_{seven}\)
D2465\(_{seven}\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 48
jamb 2024

Convert the number 10111.11\(_{two}\) to a mixed number.

A23\(\frac{1}{4}\)
B23\(\frac{3}{4}\)
C22\(\frac{1}{4}\)
D24\(\frac{3}{4}\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 49
jamb 2024

In the diagram above, T represents the construction of angle .....

A15\(^0\)
B30\(^0\)
C45\(^0\)
D60\(^0\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 50
jamb 2024

Given that P is the set of all prime numbers between 0 and 10, and Q is the set of all odd numbers between 0 and 10. Find the union of elements in P that are not in Q and the elements in Q that are not in P.

A{2, 9}
B{ 9}
C{1, 9}
D{1, 2, 9}
View Explanation & Discuss
Question Navigator
Current
MathsFaculty