Waec Mathematics Past Questions For Year 2005

Question 26

Solve the equation \(\frac{2y-1}{3} - \frac{3y-1}{4} = 1\)

waec 2005

  • A. -8
  • B. -13
  • C. 13
  • D. 19
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Question 27

A train moving at a uniform speed covers 36km in 21 minutes. How long does it take to cover 60km?

waec 2005

  • A. 35 mins
  • B. 40 mins
  • C. 45 mins
  • D. 90 mins
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Question 28

P = {3, 9, 11, 13} and Q = {3, 7, 9, 15} are subset of the universal set ξ = {1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15} find PI ∩ QI

waec 2005

  • A. {3, 9}
  • B. {5, 7, 9}
  • C. {1}
  • D. {1, 11}
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Question 29

which of the following statements describes the locus of a point R which moves in a plane such that its equidistant from two intersecting lines?

waec 2005

  • A. the bisector of the angle formed by the lines
  • B. the point of intersection of the two lines
  • C. A cone, with two intersecting lines as slant height
  • D. A circle, with the point of intersection of the two lines as the center
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Question 30

An arc of a circle of radius 14cm subtends angle 300o at the center. Find the perimeter of the sector formed by the arc

waec 2005

  • A. 14.67cm
  • B. 42.67cm
  • C. 101.33cm
  • D. 543.33cm
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