Waec Further Mathematics Past Questions

Question 661

A body of mass 18kg moving with velocity 4ms-1 collides with another body of mass 6kg moving in the opposite direction with velocity 10ms-1. If they stick together after the collision, find their common velocity.

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  • A. \(\frac{1}{2}\) m/s
  • B. \(\frac{1}{3}\) m/s
  • C. 2m/s
  • D. 3m/s
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Question 662

The first, second and third terms of an exponential sequence (G.P) are (x - 4), (x + 2), and (3x + 1) respectively. Find the values of x.

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  • A. \(\frac{-1}{2}, 8\)
  • B. \(\frac{1}{2}, -8\)
  • C. \(\frac{-1}{2}, -8\)
  • D. \(\frac{1}{2}, 8\)
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Question 663

Find the coefficient of x\(^3\)y\(^2\) in the binomial expansion of (x-2y)\(^5\)

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  • A. -80
  • B. 10
  • C. 40
  • D. 80
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Question 664

The gradient of a function at any point (x,y) 2x - 6. If the function passes through (1,2), find the function.

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  • A. x\(^2\) -  6x - 5
  • B. x\(^2\) -  6x + 5
  • C. x\(^2\) -  6x - 3
  • D. x\(^2\) -  6x + 7
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Question 665

The equation of a circle is given as 2x\(^2\) + 2y\(^2\) - x - 3y - 41 = 0. Find the coordinates of its centre.

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  • A. (\(\frac{-1}{4}\), \(\frac{3}{4}\))
  • B. (\(\frac{1}{4}\), \(\frac{3}{4}\))
  • C. (\(\frac{-1}{2}\), \(\frac{3}{2}\))
  • D. (\(\frac{-1}{2}\), \(\frac{-3}{2}\))
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