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Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Waec Mathematics Questions

Question 381:
Factorise: 6x\(^2\) + 7xy - 5y\(^2\)
  • A (6x + 5y)(x - y)
  • B (2x + 5y)(3x - y)
  • C (3x + y)(2x - 5y)
  • D (3x + 5y)(2x - y)
  • E (2x + y)(3x - 5y)
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Question 382:
Solve the equation log8x - 4log8x = 2
  • A 1/4
  • B 1/2
  • C 1
  • D 2
  • E 4
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Question 383:
The angle subtended at the centre by a chord of a circle radius 6cm is 120°. Find the length of the chord.
  • A 3cm
  • B 6cm
  • C \(4\sqrt{2}\) cm
  • D \(3\sqrt{3}\) cm
  • E \(6\sqrt{3}\) cm
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Question 384:
A cuboid of base 12.5cm by 20cm holds exactly 1 litre of water. What is the height of the cuboid? (1 litre =1000cm3)
  • A 2cm
  • B 4cm
  • C 5cm
  • D 8cm
  • E 10cm
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Question 385:
Two ships on the equator are on longitudes 45oW and 45oE respectively. How far are they apart along the equator, correct to 2 significant figures? (Take the radius of earth = 6400km and π = 22/7)
  • A 15,000km
  • B 10,000km
  • C 6,400km
  • D 5,000km
  • E 3,200km
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