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Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Waec Mathematics Questions

Question 326:
Given that tan x = 5/12, what is the value of sin x + cos x ?
  • A 5/13
  • B 7/13
  • C 12/13
  • D 17/13
  • E 5/12
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Question 327:
Cos 75o has the same value as
  • A Cos 115o
  • B Cos 255o
  • C Cos 285o
  • D -sin165o
  • E -sin 255o
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Question 328:
If sin x = 12/13, where 0° < x < 90°, find the value of 1 - cos\(^2\)x
  • A 25/169
  • B 64/169
  • C 105/169
  • D 144/169
  • E 8/13
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Question 329:
The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from a point on the horizontal ground, 40m away from the foot of the tower is 30o. Find the height of the tower.
  • A 20m
  • B 40√3m /3
  • C 20√3m
  • D 40√3m
  • E 60cm
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Question 330:
At a point 500m from the base of a water tank the angle of elevation of the top of the tank is 45o. Find the height of the tank,
  • A 250m
  • B 353m
  • C 354m
  • D 433m
  • E 500m
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