Waec 1997 Mathematics Past Questions And Answers

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1

Express the true bearing of 250° as a compass bearing

  • A. N20° E
  • B. S20° E
  • C. N20° W
  • D. S70° W
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2

It is observed that \(1 + 3 = 2^2, 1 + 3 + 5 = 3^2, 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 = 4^2. \\If \hspace{1mm}1 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 9 + 11 + 13 + 15 = P^2 find\hspace{1mm}P\)

  • A. 6
  • B. 7
  • C. 8
  • D. 9
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3

lf sin θ= \(\frac{-1}{2}\), find all the values of θ between 0° and 360°.

  • A. 120°,240°
  • B. 120°,180°
  • C. 210°,300°
  • D. 210°,330°
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4

Three of the angles of a hexagon are each Xo. The others are each 3Xo. Find X

  • A. 30o
  • B. 40o
  • C. 60o
  • D. 80o
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5

Solve me equation: 2/3 (x + 5) = 1/4(5x - 3)

  • A. 11/7
  • B. 18/23
  • C. 3
  • D. 7
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6

Cos 65° has the same value as

  • A. Sin 65°
  • B. Cos 25°
  • C. Cos 115°
  • D. Cos 295°
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7

If P = {3, 5, 6} and Q = {4, 5, 6} then P∩Q equals

  • A. {3, 4}
  • B. {4, 5}
  • C. {4, 6}
  • D. {5, 6}
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8

What is the probability of having an odd number in a single throw of a fair die with the faces numbered 1,2,3,4,5,6?

  • A. 5/6
  • B. 2/3
  • C. 1/2
  • D. 1/3
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9

(a)calculation involving in isosceles triangle and semi-circle PQRST is a circle with centre C. PCS is a straight line, RS // QT, |QR| = |RS| and < QTS = 56°. Find (i) SQT (ii) PQT.

(b)angle of depression In the diagram, points B and C are on a horizontal plane and |BC| = 30cm. A and D are points vertically above B and C respectively. |DC| = 40 cm and |AB| = 26 cm. Calculate the angles of depression of : (i) B from D ; (ii) A from D ; correct to the nearest degree.

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10

A chord is 5cm from the centre of a circle of diameter 26cm. Find the length of the chord

  • A. 16cm
  • B. 18cm
  • C. 24cm
  • D. 25.51cm
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