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Waec Mathematics Questions

Question 866:
Find the value of x in the equation 3x\(^2\) - 8x - 3 = 0
  • A \(\frac{1}{3},-3\)
  • B \(-\frac{1}{3},-3\)
  • C \(-\frac{1}{3},3\)
  • D \(\frac{1}{3},3\)
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Question 867:
In\( ∆ PQR, P\hat{Q}P = 84^°, |Q\hat{P}R |= 43^°\) and |PQ| = 5cm. Find /QR/ in cm, correct to 1 decimal place.
  • A 3.4
  • B 4.3
  • C 5.9
  • D 6.2
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Question 868:
Given, that \(4P4_5 = 119_{10}\), find the value of P
  • A 1
  • B 2
  • C 3
  • D 4
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Question 869:
A ladder, 6m long, leans against a vertical wall at an angle 53o to the horizontal. How high up the wall does the ladder reach?
  • A 3.611m
  • B 4.521m
  • C 4.792m
  • D 7.962m
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Question 870:
What is the size of angle x in the diagram
  • A 15o
  • B 30o
  • C 45o
  • D 60o
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