Waec Mathematics Past Questions For Year 2000

Question 31

A tap leaks at the rate of 2cm\(^3\) per seconds. How long will it take the tap to fill a container of 45 liters capacity? (1 liters = 1000cm\(^3\))

waec 2000

  • A. 8 hours
  • B. 6hr 15min
  • C. 4hr 25min
  • D. 3hr
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Question 32

The height of a pyramid on square base is 15cm. if the volume is 80cm^3, find the area of the square base.

waec 2000

  • A. 8cm2
  • B. 9.6cm2
  • C. 16cm2
  • D. 25cm2
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Question 33

A bicycle wheel of radius 42cm is rolled over a distance 66 meters. How many revolutions does it make?[Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]

waec 2000

  • A. 2.5
  • B. 5
  • C. 25
  • D. 50
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Question 34

In the diagram, PQS is a circle with center O. RST is a tangent at S and ∠SOP = 96o. Find ∠PST

waec 2000

  • A. 42o
  • B. 48o
  • C. 60o
  • D. 66o
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Question 35

Solve the equation 3 + 5x - 2x2 = 0

waec 2000

  • A. \(-\frac{1}{2},-3\)
  • B. 2, 3
  • C. -2, 3
  • D. \(-\frac{1}{2},3\)
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