Waec Further Mathematics Past Questions For Year 2017
Question 11
\(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) are the roots of the equation \(2x^{2} - 3x + 4 = 0\). Find \(\alpha + \beta\).
- A. -2
- B. -\(\frac{3}{2}\)
- C. \(\frac{3}{2}\)
- D. 2
Question 12
A straight line 2x+3y=6, passes through the point (-1,2). Find the equation of the line.
- A. 2x-3y=2
- B. 2x-3y=-2
- C. 2x+3y=-4
- D. 2x+3y=4
Question 13
Express cos150° in surd form.
- A. \(-\sqrt{3}\)
- B. \(-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\)
- C. \(-\frac{1}{2}\)
- D. \(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\)
Question 14
If \(\begin{pmatrix} 2 & 1 \\ 4 & 3 \end{pmatrix}\)\(\begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ 4 \end{pmatrix}\) = k\(\begin{pmatrix} 17.5 \\ 40.0 \end{pmatrix}\), find the value of k.
- A. 1.2
- B. 3.6
- C. 0.8
- D. 0.5
Question 15
How many ways can 6 students be seated around a circular table?
- A. 36
- B. 48
- C. 120
- D. 720
