Waec Mathematics Past Questions For Year 2000

Question 1

Given that the logarithm of a number is \(\bar{1}.8732\), find, correct to 2 significant figures the square root of the number.

waec 2000

  • A. 0.29
  • B. 0.75
  • C. 0.86
  • D. 0.93
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Question 2

Given that \(log_4 x = -3\), find x.

waec 2000

  • A. \(\frac{1}{81}\)
  • B. \(\frac{1}{64}\)
  • C. 64
  • D. 81
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Question 3

The ages of three men are in the ratio 3:4:5. If the difference between the ages of the oldest and youngest is 18 years, find the sum of the ages of the three men

waec 2000

  • A. 45 years
  • B. 72 years
  • C. 108 years
  • D. 216 years
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Question 4

If \(104_x = 68\), find the value of x

waec 2000

  • A. 5
  • B. 7
  • C. 8
  • D. 9
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Question 5

In the diagram, AB is a vertical pole and BC is horizontal. If |AC| = 10m and |BC| = 5m, calculate the angle of depression of C from A

waec 2000

  • A. 63o
  • B. 60o
  • C. 45o
  • D. 27o
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