Waec Mathematics Past Questions For Year 2018

Question 31

If P and Q are two statements, under what condition would p|q be false?

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  • A. If p is true and q is true
  • B. If p is true and q is false
  • C. If p is false and q is false
  • D. If p is false and q is true
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Question 32

In the diagram, which of the following ratios is equal to \(\frac{|PN|}{|PQ|}\)?

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  • A. \(\frac{|PN|}{|PR|}\)
  • B. \(\frac{|PM|}{|PQ|}\)
  • C. \(\frac{|PM|}{|PR|}\)
  • D. \(\frac{|PR|}{|PQ|}\)
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Question 33

The angle of elevation of the top of a tree from a point 27m away and on the same horizontal ground as the foot of the tree is 30\(^o\). Find the height of the tree.

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  • A. 27m
  • B. 13.5 \(\sqrt{3m}\)
  • C. 13.5 \(\sqrt{2m}\)
  • D. 9\(\sqrt{3m}\)
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Question 34

In the diagram, WXYZ is a rectangle with dimension 8cm by 6cm. P, Q, R and S are the midpoints of the sides of the rectangle as shown. Using this information, what type of quadrilateral is the shaded region?

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  • A. Trapezium
  • B. Prism
  • C. Rectangle
  • D. Rhombus
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Question 35

In the diagram, PR is a tangent to the circle at Q, QT//RS,

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  • A. 40\(^o\)
  • B. 65\(^o\)
  • C. 85\(^o\)
  • D. 95\(^o\)
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