Waec Mathematics Past Questions

Question 6

In the diagram, XY is a straight line. <POX = <POQ and <ROY = <QOR. Find the value of <POQ + <ROY.

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  • A. 60\(^o\)
  • B. 90\(^o\)
  • C. 100\(^o\)
  • D. 120\(^o\)
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Question 7

The diagram shows a circle centre O. if <STR = 29 and <RST = 45, calculate the value of <STO

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  • A. 12\(^o\)
  • B. 15\(^o\)
  • C. 29\(^o\)
  • D. 34\(^o\)
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Question 8

Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 are the addition and multiplication tables respectively in modulo 5. Use these tables to solve the equation (n \(\oplus 4\))

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  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 4
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Question 9

A circular pond of radius 4m has a path of width 2.5m round it. Find, correct to two decimal places, the area of the path. [Take\(\frac{22}{7}\)]

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  • A. 7.83\(m^2\)
  • B. 32.29\(m^2\)
  • C. 50.29\(m^2\)
  • D. 82.50\(m^2\)
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Question 10

In the diagram, NQ//TS, <RTS = 50\(^o\) and <PRT = 100\(^o\). Find the value of <NPR

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  • A. 110\(^o\)
  • B. 130\(^o\)
  • C. 140\(^o\)
  • D. 150\(^o\)
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