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Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Waec Mathematics Questions

Question 1736:
Calculate the gradient (slope) of the joining points (-1, 1) and (2, -2)
  • A -1
  • B \(\frac{-1}{2}\)
  • C \(\frac{1}{2}\)
  • D 1
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Question 1737:
If P(2,3) and Q)2, 5) are points on a graph, calculate the length PQ
  • A 6 units
  • B 5 units
  • C 4 units
  • D 2 units
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Question 1738:
A bearing of 320\(^o\) expressed as a compass bearing is
  • A N 50\(^o\) W
  • B N 40\(^o\) W
  • C N 50\(^o\) E
  • D N 40\(^o\) E
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Question 1739:
Given that cos 30\(^o\) = sin 60\(^o\) = \(\frac{3}{2}\) and sin 30\(^o\) = cos 60\(^o\) = \(\frac{1}{2}\), evaluate \(\frac{tan 60^o - q}{1 - tan 30^o}\)
  • A \(\sqrt{3 - 2}\)
  • B 2 - \(\sqrt{3}\)
  • C \(\sqrt{3}\)
  • D -2
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Question 1740:
The average age of a group of 25 girls is 10year. If one girl, aged 12 years and 4 months joins the group, find the new average age of the group
  • A 10.1 years
  • B 9.3 years
  • C 8.7 years
  • D 8 . 3 years
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