Waec Mathematics Past Questions

Question 26

What is the volume of a solid cylinder of diameter 7cm and height 7cm? (Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\))

waec 2004

  • A. 38.5cm3
  • B. 77cm3
  • C. 269.5cm3
  • D. 1078cm3
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Question 27

Factorise 27p2x2 - 48y2.

waec 2004

  • A. 9(3px - 4y)2
  • B. 3(3px - 4y)(3px - 4y)
  • C. 9(px - 4y)(3p x + 4y)
  • D. 3(3px -4y)(3px +4y)
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Question 28

In the diagram, ∆XYZ is similar to ∆PRQ, |XY| = 5cm, |XZ| =3.5cm and |PR| = 8cm. Find |PQ|

waec 2004

  • A. 5.6 cm
  • B. 11.2cm
  • C. 11.4cm
  • D. 28.0cm
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Question 29

Find the average of the first four prime numbers greater than10

waec 2004

  • A. 20
  • B. 19
  • C. 17
  • D. 15
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Question 30

In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle where OS//QR and ∠SOR = 35o

waec 2004

  • A. 35o
  • B. 45o
  • C. 55o
  • D. 70o
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