Waec Mathematics Past Questions For Year 2006

Question 1

Simplify: 11011\(_2\) - 1101\(_2\)

waec 2006

  • A. 101000\(_2\)
  • B. 1100\(_2\)
  • C. 1110\(_2\)
  • D. 1011\(_2\)
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Question 2

Evaluate (0.13)\(^3\)correct to three significant figures

waec 2006

  • A. 0.00219
  • B. 0.00220
  • C. 0.00300
  • D. 0.00390
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Question 3

A fair coin is tossed three times. Find the probability of getting two heads and one tail.

waec 2006

  • A. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
  • B. \(\frac{3}{8}\)
  • C. \(\frac{1}{4}\)
  • D. \(\frac{1}{8}\)
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Question 4

P is a point on the same plane with a fixed point A. If P moves such that it is always equidistant from A, the locus of P is

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  • A. a straight line joining A and P
  • B. the perpendicular bisector of AP
  • C. a circle with centre A
  • D. the triangle with centre P
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Question 5

Given that y = 1 - \(\frac{2x}{4x - 3}\), find the value of x for which y is undefined

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  • A. 3
  • B. \(\frac{3}{4}\)
  • C. \(\frac{-3}{4}\)
  • D. -3
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