Waec Mathematics Past Questions For Year 1990

Question 26

Solve the equation 2a\(^2\) - 3a - 27 = 0

waec 1990

  • A. 3/2, 9
  • B. -2/3, 9
  • C. 3, 9/2
  • D. -3, -9/2
  • E. -3, 9/2
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Question 27

Find the value of m which makes x\(^2\) + 8 + m a perfect square

waec 1990

  • A. 2
  • B. 4
  • C. 8
  • D. 12
  • E. 16
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Question 28

In the diagram above PS||RQ, |RQ| = 6.4cm and perpendicular PH = 3.2cm. Find the area of SQR

waec 1990

  • A. 5.12cm2
  • B. 9.60cm2
  • C. 10.24cm2
  • D. 20.48cm2
  • E. 40.96cm2
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Question 29

In the diagram above, WXYZ is a rhombus and ∠WYX = 20°. What is the value of ∠XZY

waec 1990

  • A. 20o
  • B. 30o
  • C. 45o
  • D. 60o
  • E. 70o
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Question 30

In the diagram above, |PQ| = |PR| = |RS| and ∠RPS = 32°. Find the value of ∠QPR

waec 1990

  • A. 72o
  • B. 64o
  • C. 52o
  • D. 32o
  • E. 26o
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