Waec Mathematics Past Questions For Year 2017

Question 16

The graph of y = \(ax^2 + bx + c\) is shown oon the diagram. Find the minimum value of y

waec 2017

  • A. -2, 0
  • B. -2, 1
  • C. -2, 3
  • D. -2, 5
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Question 17

Find the value of m in the diagram

waec 2017

  • A. 72\(^o\)
  • B. 68\(^o\)
  • C. 44\(^o\)
  • D. 34\(^o\)
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Question 18

The diagonal of a square is 60 cm. Calculate its peremeter

waec 2017

  • A. 20\(\sqrt{2}\)
  • B. 40\(\sqrt{2}\)
  • C. 90\(\sqrt{2}\)
  • D. 120\(\sqrt{2}\)
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Question 19

A stationary boat is observed from a height of 100m. If the horizontal distance between the observer and the boat is 80m, calculate, correct to two decimal places, the angles of depression of the boat from point of observation

waec 2017

  • A. 36.87\(^o\)
  • B. 39.70\(^o\)
  • C. 51.34\(^o\)
  • D. 53.13\(^o\)
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Question 20

The ages of Tunde and Ola are in the ratio 1:2. If the ratio of Ola's age to Musa's age is 4:5, what is the ratio of Tunde's age to Musa's age?

waec 2017

  • A. 1 : 4
  • B. 1 : 5
  • C. 2 : 5
  • D. 5 : 2
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