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Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Waec Mathematics Questions

Question 586:
The diagonal and one side of a square are x and y units respectively. Find an expression for y in terms of x
  • A \(y=\frac{x}{2}\)
  • B \(y\frac{x}{\sqrt{2}}\)
  • C \(y=\sqrt{x}\)
  • D \(y=\sqrt{\frac{x}{2}}\)
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Question 587:
Find the curved surface area of a cone of radius 3cm and slant height 7cm (\(take \pi = \frac{22}{7}\)
  • A \(22cm^2\)
  • B \(44cm^2\)
  • C \(66cm^2\)
  • D \(132cm^2\)
  • E \(198cm^2\)
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Question 588:
In the diagram above, |PQ| = |PR| = |RS| and ∠RSP = 35o. Find ∠QPR
  • A 70o
  • B 50o
  • C 45o
  • D 40o
  • E 35o
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Question 589:
P varies inversely as Q. The table above shows the value of Q for some selected values of P
What is the missing value of Q in the table?
  • A 4
  • B 9
  • C 15
  • D 16
  • E 144
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Question 590:
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
  • E 120o
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