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NECO SSCE Mathematics 2000 past questions and answers

This 2000 NECO SSCE Mathematics set has 40 practice questions. Try these 5 free sample questions, tap a question to reveal the answer and explanation. Then practise the whole 2000 set with instant marking.

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Sample NECO SSCE Mathematics 2000 questions

1. Express 101101_2 in base ten.
  1. 45
  2. 41
  3. 43
  4. 47

Answer: A. 45

101101_2 = 32 + 8 + 4 + 1 = 45 in base ten.

2. Evaluate 3/4 - 2/5.
  1. 1/20
  2. 7/20
  3. 1/5
  4. 3/10

Answer: B. 7/20

Using denominator 20 gives 15/20 - 8/20 = 7/20.

3. A sum of ₦420 is shared in the ratio 2:5; how much does the smaller share receive?
  1. ₦60
  2. ₦100
  3. ₦120
  4. ₦300

Answer: C. ₦120

The smaller share is 2/7 of ₦420, which is ₦120.

4. Find 15% of 240.
  1. 24
  2. 30
  3. 32
  4. 36

Answer: D. 36

15% of 240 is 0.15 × 240 = 36.

5. Simplify (2^3 × 2^4)/2^5.
  1. 4
  2. 8
  3. 16
  4. 2

Answer: A. 4

The laws of indices give 2^(3 + 4 - 5) = 2^2 = 4.

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