Mathematics Past Questions And Answers
If R = [2, 4, 6, 7] and S = [1, 2, 4, 8], then R∪S equal
- A. [1,2,4,6,7,8]
- B. [1,2,4,7,8]
- C. [1,4,7,8]
- D. [2,6,7]
A binary operation ,*, is defined on the set R, of real numbers by \(a * b = a^{2} + b + ab\). Find the value of x for which \(5 * x = 37\).
- A. 7
- B. 2
- C. -2
- D. -7
The table gives the distribution of marks of 60 candidates in a test.
| Marks | 23-25 | 26-28 | 29-31 | 32-34 | 35-37 | 38-40 |
| Frequency | 3 | 7 | 15 | 21 | 10 | 4 |
(a) Draw a cumulative frequency curve of the distribution.
(b) From your curve, estimate the : (i) 80th percentile ; (ii) median ; (iii) semi-interquartile range.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2010 THEORYThe perimeter of a rectangular lawn is 24m. If the area of the lawn is 35m2; how wide is the lawn?
- A. 5cm
- B. 7m
- C. 12m
- D. 14m
If y = 3 cos 4x, dy/dx equals?
- A. 6 sin 8x
- B. -24 sin 4x
- C. 12 sin 4x
- D. -12 sin 4x
A chord of circle of radius 7cm is 5cm from the centre of the circle.What is the length of the chord?
- A. 4√6 cm
- B. 3√6 cm
- C. 6√6 cm
- D. 2√6 cm
Simplify \(\frac{2x-1}{3}-\frac{x+3}{2}\)
- A. \(\frac{x+3}{6}\)
- B. \(\frac{x+8}{6}\)
- C. \(\frac{x-11}{6}\)
- D. \(\frac{x-4}{6}\)
(a) Solve the simultaneous equation : \(6y + 5x = 12 ; 4y - 3x = 11\).
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In the diagram, ADC is a straight line. /CD/ = 48 cm, /BD/ = 36 cm and /AD/ = y cm. Find the value of y.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 1996 THEORYIf \(\frac{x}{a+1}+\frac{y}{b}\) 1. Make y the subject of the relation
- A. \(\frac{b(a-x+1)}{a+1}\)
- B. \(\frac{a+1}{b(a-x+1)}\)
- C. \(\frac{a(b-x+1)}{b+1}\)
- D. \(\frac{b}{a(b-x+1)}\)
(a) If \(\frac{3p + 4q}{3p - 4q} = 2\), find \(p : q\).
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The diagram shows the cross section of a bridge with a semi-circular hollow in the middle. If the perimeter of the cross section is 34 cm, calculate the :
(i) length PQ; (ii) area of the cross section.
[Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)].
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