Waec Mathematics Past Questions

Question 1661

If y varies inversely as x\(^2\), how does x vary with y?

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  • A. x varies inversely as y2
  • B. x varies inversely as √y
  • C. x varies directly as y2
  • D. x varies directly as y
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Question 1662

Simplify \(\frac{4}{x+1}-\frac{3}{x-1}\)

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  • A. \(\frac{x+7}{x^2 - 1}\)
  • B. \(\frac{x-7}{x^2 + 1}\)
  • C. \(\frac{x-7}{x^2 - 1}\)
  • D. \(\frac{x-11}{x^2 - 1}\)
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Question 1663

Given that \(81\times 2^{2n-2} = K, find \sqrt{K}\)

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  • A. \(4.5\times 2^{n}\)
  • B. \(4.5\times 2^{2n}\)
  • C. \(9\times 2^{n-1}\)
  • D. \(9\times 2^{2n}\)
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Question 1664

If \(y = \sqrt{ax-b}\) express x in terms of y, a and b

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  • A. \(x = \frac{y^2-b}{a}\)
  • B. \(x = \frac{y+b}{a}\)
  • C. \(x = \frac{y-b}{a}\)
  • D. \(x = \frac{y^2 + b}{a}\)
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Question 1665

In the diagram, PQST and QRST are parallelograms. Calculate the area of the trapezium PRST.

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  • A. 60cm2
  • B. 50cm2
  • C. 40cm2
  • D. 30cm2
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