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Waec Mathematics Questions

Question 1486:
Given that p\(\frac{1}{3}\) = \(\frac{3\sqrt{q}}{r}\), make q the subject of the equation
  • A Q = p\(\sqrt{r}\)
  • B Q = p3r
  • C Q = pr3
  • D Q = pr\(\frac{1}{3}\)
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Question 1487:
A chord is 2cm from the centre of a circle. If the radius of the circle is 5cm, find the length of the chord
  • A 2\(\sqrt{21}\)cm
  • B \(\sqrt{42}\)cm
  • C 2\(\sqrt{19}\)cm
  • D \(\sqrt{21}\)cm
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Question 1488:
A cube and cuboid have the same base area. The volume of the cube is 64cm\(^3\) while that of the cuboid is 80cm\(^3\). Find the height of the cuboid
  • A 1cm
  • B 3cm
  • C 5cm
  • D 6cm
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Question 1489:
If sin x = \(\frac{5}{13}\) and 0o \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 90o, find the value of (cos x - tan x)
  • A \(\frac{7}{13}\)
  • B \(\frac{12}{13}\)
  • C \(\frac{79}{156}\)
  • D \(\frac{209}{156}\)
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Question 1490:
An object is 6m away from the base of a mast. The angle of depression of the object from the top pf the mast is 50o, Find, correct to 2 decimal places, the height of the mast
  • A 8.60m
  • B 7.51m
  • C 7.15m
  • D 1.19m
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