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Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Waec Mathematics Questions

Question 1631:
A farmer uses \(\frac{2}{5}\) of his land to grow cassava, \(\frac{1}{3}\) of the remaining for yam and the rest for maize. Find the part of the land used for maize
  • A \(\frac{2}{15}\)
  • B \(\frac{2}{5}\)
  • C \(\frac{2}{3}\)
  • D \(\frac{4}{5}\)
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Question 1632:
The rate of consumption of petrol by a vehicle varies directly as the square of the distance covered. If 4 litres of petrol is consumed on a distance of 15km. how far would the vehicle go on 9 litres of petrol?
  • A 22\(\frac{1}{2}\)km
  • B 30km
  • C 33\(\frac{1}{2}\)km
  • D 45km
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Question 1633:
A trader bought 100 oranges at 5 for N40.00 and 20 for N120.00. Find the profit or loss percent
  • A 20% profit
  • B 20% loss
  • C 25% profit
  • D 25% loss
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Question 1634:
Describe the shaded portion in the diagram
  • A P' \(\cap\) Q \(\cap\) R'
  • B (P' \(\cap\) R)' \(\cap\) R
  • C P' \(\cap\) Q \(\cap\) R
  • D (P \(\cap\) Q)' \(\cap\) R
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Question 1635:
A trader bought 100 oranges at 5 for N40.00 and 20 for N120.00. Find the profit or loss percent
  • A 20% profit
  • B 20% loss
  • C 25% profit
  • D 25% loss
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