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Waec Mathematics Questions

Question 1606:
If m = 4, n = 9 and r = 16., evaluate \(\frac{m}{n}\) - 1\(\frac{7}{9}\) + \(\frac{n}{r}\)
  • A 1\(\frac{5}{16}\)
  • B 1\(\frac{1}{16}\)
  • C \(\frac{5}{16}\)
  • D - 1\(\frac{37}{48}\)
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Question 1607:
Adding 42 to a given positive number gives the same result as squaring the number. Find the number
  • A 14
  • B 13
  • C 7
  • D 6
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Question 1608:
Ada draws the graph of y = x2 - x - 2 and y = 2x - 1 on the same axes. Which of these equations is she solving?
  • A X2 - x - 3 = 0
  • B X2 - 3x - 1 = 0
  • C X2 - 3x - 3 = 0
  • D X2 + 3x - 1 = 0
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Question 1609:
The volume of a cone of height 3cm is 38\(\frac{1}{2}\)cm3. Find the radius of its base. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]
  • A 3.0cm
  • B 3.5cm
  • C 4.0cm
  • D 4.5cm
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Question 1610:
The dimension of a rectangular tank are 2m by 7m by 11m. If its volume is equal to that of a cylindrical tank of height 4cm, calculate the base radius of the cylindrical tank. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]
  • A 14cm
  • B 7m
  • C 3\(\frac{1}{2}\)m
  • D 1\(\frac{3}{4}\)m
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