Waec Further Mathematics Past Questions For Year 2011

Question 1

Find the remainder when \(5x^{3} + 2x^{2} - 7x - 5\) is divided by (x - 2).

waec 2011

  • A. -51
  • B. -23
  • C. 29
  • D. 49
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Question 2

Evaluate \(\cos (\frac{\pi}{2} + \frac{\pi}{3})\)

waec 2011

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

If \(\log_{9} 3 + 2x = 1\), find x.

waec 2011

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

Express 75° in radians, leaving your answer in terms of \(\pi\).

waec 2011

  • A. \(\frac{5\pi}{12}\)
  • B. \(\frac{3\pi}{4}\)
  • C. \(\frac{5\pi}{6}\)
  • D. \(\frac{7\pi}{6}\)
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Question 5

A binary operation * is defined on the set of real numbers R, by a* b = -1. Find the identity element under the operation *.

waec 2011

  • A. -1
  • B. 0
  • C. 1
  • D. 2
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