Past Questions And Answers
(a) Using a ruler and a pair of compasses only, construct (i) a triangle XYZ in which /YZ/ = 8cm, < XYZ = 60° and < XZY = 75°. Measure /XY/; (ii) the locus \(l_{1}\) of points equidistant from Y and Z ; (iii) the locus \(l_{2}\) of points equidistant from XY and YZ.
(b) Measure QY where Q is the point of intersection of \(l_{1}\) and \(l_{2}\).
View Discussion (0)WAEC 1994 THEORYThe marks scored by 4 students in Mathematics and Physics are ranked as shown in the table below
| Mathematics | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Physics | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Calculate the Spearmann's rank correlation coefficient.
- A. 0.2
- B. 0.5
- C. 0.6
- D. 0.7
A mixture contains 20cm3 of hydrogen, 35cm3 of oxygen. 15cm3 of carbon dioxide and 10cm3 of nitrogen at S.T.P, which of the following gives the mole fraction of hydrogen in this mixture?
- A) 0.02
- B) 0.16
- C) 0.20
- D) 0.25
One of the arguments against delegated legislation is that it
- A. encroaches on the functions of the judiciary
- B. is against the principle of separation of power
- C. promotes limited government
- D. wastes the time of the legislature
Which of the following properties is not characteristic of electrovalent compounds?
- A. formation of crystalline solids
- B. solubility in polar solvents
- C. high vapour pressures
- D. high melting and boiling points
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: In their desire to impress their friends and relatives, many young workersbite off more than they can chewin terms of financial obligations.
- A. have more money than sense
- B. eat more than they can digest properly
- C. spend too much money on food
- D. take on more responsibility than they can afford
The cost method of charging goods to branch is used where?
- A. branch stock adjustment account is in use
- B. the retention of branch trading account is in addition to the cost of goods sold
- C. goods are sent without invoice or any source documents
- D. goods are of a perishable nature on which a pre-determined price is inapplicable
What type of electromagnetic radiation can be used to take photographs in the haze?
- A. Radio waves
- B. infrared rays
- C. Visible light
- D. Gamma rays
The system of election whereby each political party is given a percentage of seats that is equal to the percentage of popular votes cast in its favour is known as
- A. absolute plurality
- B. proportional representation
- C. simple majority
- D. simple plurality
You recently took part in an excursion to a part of the country you were visiting for the first time. Write an article for publication in your school magazine narrating your experiences.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2009 THEORY

