FURTHER MATHEMATICS Past Questions And Answers
Given that \(P = \begin{pmatrix} 4 & 9 \end{pmatrix}\) and \(Q = \begin{pmatrix} -1 & -2 \\ 3 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\). Evaluate \(|Q|P\).
- A. \(\begin{pmatrix} 16 & 36 \end{pmatrix}\)
- B. \(\begin{pmatrix} 8 & 18 \end{pmatrix}\)
- C. \(\begin{pmatrix} 8 & 0 \end{pmatrix}\)
- D. \(\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\)
The table shows the marks obtained by some candidates in Physics (y) and Mathematics (x) tests.
| Mathematics | 43 | 46 | 48 | 39 | 30 | 60 | 8 | 45 | 40 |
| Physics | 54 | 53 | 63 | 30 | 44 | 75 | 20 | 33 | 49 |
(a)(i) Represent this information on a scatter diagram.
(ii) Find \(\bar{x}\) and \(\bar{y}\), the mean of x and y respectively.
(iii) Draw the line of best fit to pass through (x, y).
(b) Find the equation of the line in a(iii).
(c) Use your equation in (b) to find, correct to one decimal place, the mark in Physics for a candidate who scored 28 in Mathematics.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2007 THEORYTwo forces \(F_{1} = (7i + 8j)N\) and \(F_{2} = (3i + 4j)N\) act on a particle. Find the magnitude and direction of \(F_{1} - F_{2}\).
- A. \((4\sqrt{2} N, 000
- B. \((4\sqrt{2} N, 045
- C. \((4\sqrt{2} N, 090
- D. \((4\sqrt{2} N, 180
A function F is defined on the set R, of real numbers by \(f : x \to px^{2} + qx + 2\), where p and q are constants. If \(f(-2) = 0\) and \(f(1) = 3\), find \(f(-4)\).
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2008 THEORYThe sum, \(S_{n}\), of a sequence is given by \(S_{n} = 2n^{2} - 5\). Find the 6th term.
- A. 112
- B. 67
- C. 45
- D. 22
If the mean of 2, 5, (x + 1), (x + 2), 7 and 9 is 6, find the median.
- A. 6.5
- B. 6.0
- C. 5.5
- D. 5.0
The initial velocity of a particle of mass 0.1kg is 40 m/s in the direction of the unit vector j. The velocity of the particle changed to 30 m/s in the direction of the unit vector i. Find the change in momentum.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2013 THEORYFour doctors and two nurses are to sit round a circular table. In how many ways can this be done if the nurses are to sit together?
- A. 48
- B. 60
- C. 240
- D. 720
Given that \(a^{\frac{5}{6}} \times a^{\frac{-1}{n}} = 1\), solve for n.
- A. -6.00
- B. -1.20
- C. 0.83
- D. 1.20
Given that \(R = (4, 180°)\) and \(S = (3, 300°)\), find the dot product.
- A. \(-6\sqrt{3}\)
- B. -6
- C. 6
- D. \(6\sqrt{3}\)


Scale: On each axis, 2 cm represents 10 marks.