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 701
waec 2012
If cos(x + 40)o = 0.0872, what is the value of x?
A85o
B75o
C65o
D45o
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 702
waec 2012

In \(\bigtriangleup\) XYZ, /XY/ = 8cm, /YZ/ = 10cm and /XZ/ = 6cm. Which of these relation is true?

A/XY/ + /YZ/ = /XZ/
B/XY/ - /YZ/ = /XZ/
C/XY/2 = /Y/2 - /XY/2
D/YZ/2 = /XZ/2 + /XY/2
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 703
waec 2012
The lengths of the minor and major arcs 54cm and 126cm respectively. Calculate the angle of the major sector
A360o
B252o
C246o
D234o
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 704
waec 2012
The curved surface area of a cylindrical tin is 704cm2. If the radius of its base is 8cm, find the height. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]`
A14cm
B9cm
C8cm
D7cm
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 705
waec 2012
Solve the inequality: \(\frac{-m}{2} - \frac{5}{4} \geq \frac{5m}{12} - \frac{7}{6}\)
Am \(\leq \frac{5}{4}\)
Bm \(\geq \frac{5}{4}\)
Cm \(\leq - \frac{1}{11}\)
Dm \(\geq - \frac{1}{11}\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 706
waec 2012
The sum of 12 and one third of n is 1 more than twice n. Express the statement in the form of an equation
A12n - 6 = 0
B3n - 12 = 0
C2n - 35 = 0
D5n - 33 = 0
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 707
waec 2012
If x + y = 2y - x + 1 = 5, find the value of x
A3
B2
C1
D-1
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 708
waec 2012
Make p the subject of the relation: q = \(\frac{3p}{r} + \frac{s}{2}\)
Ap = \(\frac{2q - rs}{6}\)
Bp = 2qr - sr - 3
Cp = \(\frac{2qr - s}{6}\)
Dp = \(\frac{2qr - rs}{6}\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 709
waec 2012
Simplify: \(\frac{54k^2 - 6}{3k + 1}\)
A6(1 - 3k2)
B6(3k2 - 1)
C6(3k - 1)
D6(1 - 3k)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 710
waec 2012
Solve for x in the equation; \(\frac{1}{x} + \frac{2}{3x} = \frac{1}{3}\)
A5
B4
C3
D1
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 711
waec 2012
If N2,500.00 amounted to N3,50.00 in 4 years at simple interest, find the rate at which the interest was charged
A5%
B7\(\frac{1}{2}\)%
C8%
D10%
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 712
waec 2012
Mr. Manu travelled from Accra to Pamfokromb a distance of 720km in 8 hours. What will be his speed in m/s?
A25m/s
B150m/s
C250m/s
D500m/s
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 713
waec 2012
The nth term of a sequence is Tn = 5 + (n - 1)2. Evaluate T4 - T6
A30
B16
C-16
D-30
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 714
waec 2012
Convert 3510 to number in base 2
A1011
B10011
C100011
D11001
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 715
waec 2012
In 1995, the enrollment of two schools X and Y were 1,050 and 1,190 respectively. Find the ration of the enrollments of X and Y
A50:11
B15:17
C13:55
D12:11
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 716
waec 2012

Simplify; \(\frac{3\sqrt{5} \times 4\sqrt{6}}{2 \sqrt{3} \times 3\sqrt{2}}\)

A\(\sqrt{2}\)
B\(\sqrt{5}\)
C2\(\sqrt{2}\)
D2\(\sqrt{5}\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 717
waec 2012
Express 302.10495 correct to five significant figures
A302.10
B302.11
C302.105
D302.1049
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 718
jamb 2012

Find \(\frac{\mathrm d y}{\mathrm d x}\) if \(y = \cos x\).

A\(\sin x\)
B\(- \sin x\)
C\(\tan x\)
D\(- \tan x\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 719
jamb 2012

A man stands on a tree 150 cm high and sees a boat at an angle of depression of 74°. Find the distance of the boat from the base of the tree.

A52 cm
B43 cm
C40 cm
D15 cm
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 720
jamb 2012

A circular arc subtends angle 150° at the centre of a circle of radius 12cm. Calculate the area of the sector of the arc.

A30\(\pi\) cm\(^2\)
B60\(\pi\) cm\(^2\)
C120\(\pi\) cm\(^2\)
D150\(\pi\) cm\(^2\)
View Explanation & Discuss
Question Navigator
Current
MathsFaculty