Waec Mathematics Past Questions For Year 2020

Question 1

If X = {x : x < 7} and Y = {y:y is a factor of 24} are subsets of \(\mu\) = {1, 2, 3...10} find X \(\cap\) Y.

waec 2020

  • A. {2, 3, 4, 6}
  • B. {1, 2, 3, 4, 6}
  • C. {2, 3, 4, 6, 8}
  • D. {1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8}
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Question 2

Evaluate and correct to two decimal places, 75.0785 - 34.624 + 9.83

waec 2020

  • A. 30.60
  • B. 50.29
  • C. 50.28
  • D. 30.63
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Question 3

Given that \(\frac{\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{5}}\)

= x + y\(\sqrt{15}\), find the value of (x + y)

waec 2020

  • A. 1\(\frac{3}{5}\)
  • B. 1\(\frac{2}{5}\)
  • C. 1\(\frac{1}{5}\)
  • D. \(\frac{1}{5}\)
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Question 4

An amount of N550,000.00 was realized when a principal, x was saved at 2% simple interest for 5 years. Find the value of x

waec 2020

  • A. N470,000.00
  • B. N480,000.00
  • C. N490,000.00
  • D. N500,000.00
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Question 5

If 101\(_{\text{two}}\) + 12y = 3.3\(_{\text{five}}\). Find the value of y

waec 2020

  • A. 8
  • B. 7
  • C. 6
  • D. 5
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