FURTHER MATHEMATICS Past Questions And Answers

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781

Given the statements:

p : the subject is difficult

q : I will do my best

Which of the following is equivalent to 'Although the subject is difficult, I will do my best'?

  • A. \(p \vee q\)
  • B. \(\sim p \vee q\)
  • C. \(p \wedge (\sim q)\)
  • D. \( p \wedge q\)
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2015 OBJ
782

In a class of 50 pupils, 35 like Science and 30 like History. What is the probability of selecting a pupil who likes both Science and History?

  • A. 0.10
  • B. 0.30
  • C. 0.60
  • D. 0.70
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2010 OBJ
783

If \(\begin{vmatrix} 3 & x \\ 2 & x - 2 \end{vmatrix} = -2\), find the value of x.

  • A. -8
  • B. 4
  • C. -4
  • D. 8
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2010 OBJ
784

Two fair dices, each numbered 1, 2, ..., 6, are tossed together. Find the probability that they both show even numbers.

  • A. \(\frac{1}{3}\)
  • B. \(\frac{1}{4}\)
  • C. \(\frac{1}{6}\)
  • D. \(\frac{1}{12}\)
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2009 OBJ
785

If \(f(x) = mx^{2} - 6x - 3\) and \(f'(1) = 12\), find the value of the constant m.

  • A. 9
  • B. 3
  • C. -3
  • D. -4
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2007 OBJ
786

A bag contains 24 mangoes out of which six are bad. If 6 mangoes are selected randomly from the bag with replacement, find the probability that not more than 3 are bad.

View Discussion (0)WAEC 2021 THEORY
787

If \(P = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 5 & 1 \end{pmatrix}\) and \(Q = \begin{pmatrix} 0 & 1 \\ 1 & 3 \end{pmatrix}\), find PQ.

  • A. \(\begin{pmatrix} 5 & 1 \\ 16 & 5 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • B. \(\begin{pmatrix} 2 & 16 \\ 1 & 10 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • C. \(\begin{pmatrix} 2 & 7 \\ 1 & 8 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • D. \(\begin{pmatrix} 2 & 5 \\ -1 & -8 \end{pmatrix}\)
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2016 OBJ
788

Simplify \(\frac{\log_{5} 8}{\log_{5} \sqrt{8}}\).

  • A. -2
  • B. \(\frac{-1}{2}\)
  • C. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
  • D. 2
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2010 OBJ
789

(a) An object is thrown up a smooth plane inclined at an angle of 30° to the horizontal. If the plane is 15m long and the object comes to rest at the top, find the :

(i) initial speed of the object ; (ii) time taken to reach the top.

(b)force

Force of magnitudes \(5 N, 5\sqrt{3} N, 10 N, 5\sqrt{3} N\) and \(5 N\) act on a body P, of mass 5 kg as shown in the diagram. Find the :

(i) magnitude of the resultant force ; (ii) acceleration of the body.

View Discussion (0)WAEC 2008 THEORY
790

What is the probability of obtaining a head and a six when a fair coin and and a die are tossed together?

  • A. \(\frac{1}{12}\)
  • B. \(\frac{1}{3}\)
  • C. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
  • D. \(\frac{2}{3}\)
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2018 OBJ