General Mathematics WAEC GCE Questions and Answers are available here. The key details on the Mathematics Objectives and theory Questions and how to provide answers has been provided.
If you are preparing for WAEC GCE Mathematics, here are the key details that you need to know adequately as a Nigerian candidate.
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination – WAEC GCE is for Private Candidates. Mathematics is one of the core subjects candidates can opt for.
WAEC GCE General Mathematics consist of Paper 1 – Objective type questions and Paper 2 – Essay questions for Candidates to show workings for mathematical problems.
WAEC’s official 2026 school candidate timetable lists the General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) Paper 2 as 2 hours 30 minutes and Paper 1 as 1 hour 30 minutes.
The exact paper arrangements should be verified for other relevant GCE WAEC examination.
WAEC GCE Mathematics Objectives Questions and Answers
The following are sample WAEC GCE Mathematics Objective Questions:
1. Simplify (3/4+2/3.
A. ( 5/7)
B. ( 17/12)
C. (13/12 )
D. ( 7/12)
Answer = B
2. If (2x+5=17), find (x).
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Answer = B
3. Express (0.375) as a fraction in its lowest terms.
A. ( 3/8)
B. ( 5/8)
C. ( 3/5)
D. ( 7/8)
Answer = A
4. A trader bought an article for ₦8,000 and sold it for ₦10,000. What was the percentage profit?
A. 20%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 40%
Answer = B
5. Find the value of (3^2+4^2).
A. 12
B. 18
C. 25
D. 49
Answer = C
6. The mean of 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 is:
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 10
Answer = C
7. A triangle has angles (50^\circ) and (60^\circ). Find the third angle.
A. (60^\circ)
B. (70^\circ)
C. (80^\circ)
D. (90^\circ)
Answer = B
8. Find the area of a rectangle of length 12 cm and width 5 cm.
A. 17 cm²
B. 34 cm²
C. 60 cm²
D. 120 cm²
Answer = C
9. If (y=2x+3), find (y) when (x=4).
A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. 11
Answer = D
10. A fair die is thrown once. What is the probability of obtaining an even number?
A. ( 1/6 )
B. ( 1/3 )
C. ( 1/2)
D. ( 2/3)
Answer = C
Important: These are original practice questions, not questions obtained in advance from WAEC.
Likely WAEC GCE Mathematics Essay Questions
1. Algebra
Solve simultaneously: [ 2x+3y=13 ] [ 4x-y=5 ]
2. Quadratic Equations
Solve: [ x^2-7x+12=0 ]
3. Variation
(y) varies directly as (x) and inversely as the square of (z). If (y=6) when (x=12) and (z=2), find (y) when (x=20) and (z=5).
4. Geometry
A triangle has sides 7 cm, 8 cm and 9 cm. Calculate its area.
5. Trigonometry
From a point on level ground, the angle of elevation of the top of a tower is (35^\circ). If the point is 40 m from the foot of the tower, calculate the height of the tower, correct to 1 decimal place.
6. Mensuration
A cylindrical tank has radius 3.5 m and height 8 m. Calculate:
- its volume;
- the total surface area.
Use (\pi=\frac{22}{7}).
7. Statistics
The marks obtained by 10 students are: [ 12,\ 15,\ 18,\ 10,\ 20,\ 15,\ 14,\ 18,\ 16,\ 12. ]
Find:
- the mean;
- the median;
- the mode;
- the range.
8. Probability
A bag contains 5 red balls, 3 blue balls and 2 green balls. One ball is selected at random. Find the probability that it is:
- red;
- not blue.
9. Bearings
A boat travels 12 km from point A on a bearing of (060^\circ) to point B. Calculate the eastward and northward components of its journey.
10. Sequences and Series
The first term of an arithmetic progression is 5 and its common difference is 3. Find:
- the 15th term;
- the sum of the first 15 terms.
11. Coordinate Geometry
The points (A(2,3)) and (B(8,15)) are given. Find:
- the gradient of AB;
- the equation of AB;
- the midpoint of AB.
12. Commercial Mathematics
An article marked ₦80,000 is sold at a discount of 15%. If VAT of 7.5% is subsequently added to the discounted price, calculate the final amount paid.
Areas Worth Prioritising
For essay preparation, pay particular attention to:
- Algebra and equations
- Geometry and mensuration
- Trigonometry
- Statistics
- Probability
- Variation
- Sequences and series
- Coordinate geometry
- Bearings
- Commercial mathematics
- Graphs and functions
Topics to Prepare
Preparation should include a broad coverage of the WAEC Mathematics syllabus (topics)
- Number bases and numeration,
- Simplification; fraction, decimals, percentage and ratio, Algebraic expressions and equations
- Simultaneous equations
- Indices
- logarithms and surds
- Sequences and series
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Trigonometry
- Coordinate geometry
- Statistics
- Probability
- Sets
- Vectors
- Graphs and function,
- Commercial mathematics,
- Bearings and distance.
It is advised to use the current WAEC syllabus rather than past question papers.
Calculator and Examination Materials
Candidates should adhere to the materials and calculator guidelines set by WAEC for their GCE series; not all calculators and mathematical tools are permitted.
How Mathematics is Marked
WAEC reports that examiners work to an official marking guide and are coordinated by Team Leaders and Chief Examiners prior to marking commencing.
This is a good reminder to always show workings in essay questions (mathematics problems) as much as possible – Even if an error occurs in the final calculation, the correct method and workings will earn marks according to the marking scheme.
Avoid Examination Malpractice
Candidates must not go into the examination hall with prohibited materials, copy from other candidates, impersonate, or illegally obtain examination materials. WAEC warns that results may be cancelled when candidates are found guilty of examination malpractice.
Exam Preparation Tips
Focus on the following:
1. Study the syllabus
2. Use past questions to practice
3. Practice showing workings
4. Learn the formulas
5. Practice under timed conditions
6. Observe units, signs, decimal places, and significant figures
7. Always review mistakes
8. Use legitimate materials
Conclusion
If you want to prepare well for WAEC GCE Mathematics, past questions are not enough. Get familiar with the WAEC GCE syllabus and practice questions on various topics.
Another important aspect is to learn mathematical formulas and show a good understanding of mathematical problems during essay questions. The questions above should only be used as a guide for further preparation for the examination.
Another important aspect is to learn mathematical formulas and show a good understanding of mathematical problems during essay questions. The questions above should only be used as a guide for further preparation for the examination.
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