Neco Mathematics 2005 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• NECO 2005

Two fair dice are tossed together once. What is the probability of getting a total of at least 9 from the outcome?

A. \(\frac{1}{9}\)
B. \(\frac{1}{6}\)
C. \(\frac{5}{18}\)
D. \(\frac{1}{3}\)
E. \(\frac{13}{18}\)

Question 12:

• NECO 2005

If 2x : ( x + 1) = 3 : 2, what is the value of x?

A. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
B. 1
C. 1\(\frac{1}{2}\)
D. 3
E. 3\(\frac{1}{2}\)

Question 13:

• NECO 2005

If y²+ 14y + k is a perfect square, then k =

A. 4
B. 7
C. 28
D. 49
E. 196

Question 14:

• NECO 2005

The diagonals of a rhombus are 6cm and 8cm. Find the area of the rhombus.

A. 96cm²
B. 48cm²
C. 24cm²
D. 0.14cm²
E. 12cm2

Question 15:

• NECO 2005

Mohammed is 8 years older than Joy now. In five years’ time he will be twice as old as Joy. How old is Joy now?

A. 1\(\frac{1}{2}\)years
B. 3years
C. 4\(\frac{1}{2}\)years
D. 6 years
E. 8 years