Waec Mathematics Past Questions For Year 1990

Question 21

In the diagram above, O is the center of the circle with radius 10cm, and ∠ABC = 30°. Calculate, correct to 1 decimal place, the length of arc AC [Take π = 22/7]

waec 1990

  • A. 5.2cm
  • B. 10.5cm
  • C. 13.2cm
  • D. 20.6cm
  • E. 31.4cm
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Question 22

the area shaded with vertical lines is the solution set of the inequalities;

waec 1990

  • A. y ≤ x, y + 2x ≤ -3
  • B. y ≥ x, y + 2x ≥ - 3
  • C. y ≤ x, y < 2x - 3, x ≤ 3
  • D. y ≤ -x, y ≤ 2x - 3, x ≤ 3
  • E. y ≥ x, y + 2x ≥ 3, x ≤ 3
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Question 23

If the radius of the parallel of latitude 30°N is equal to the radius of the parallel of latitude θ°S, what is the value of θ?

waec 1990

  • A. 75o
  • B. 60o
  • C. 45o
  • D. 30o
  • E. 0o
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Question 24

calculate the surface area of a sphere of radius 7cm [Take π = 22/7]

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  • A. 86cm2
  • B. 154cm2
  • C. 616cm2
  • D. 1434cm2
  • E. 4312cm2
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Question 25

A sector of a circle of radius 7cm has an area of 44cm2. Calculate the angle of the sector correct to the nearest degree [Take π = 22/7]

waec 1990

  • A. 6o
  • B. 26o
  • C. 52o
  • D. 103o
  • E. 206o
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