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Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 2003 Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Given that x ≅ 0.0102 correct to 3 significant figures, which of the following cannot be the actual value of x?
A
0.01014
B
0.01021
C
0.01015
D
0.01016
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 2003 Indices, Logarithms & Surds
If \(\frac{3^{(1-n)}}{9^{-2n}}\) = \(\frac{1}{9}\) find n
A
\(-\frac{3}{2}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
C
-1
D
-3
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 2003 Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Which of the following is/are not the interior angle(s) of a regular polygon? I.108^\circ II. 116^\circ III. 120^\circ
A
I only
B
II only
C
III only
D
I and III only
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 2003 Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
In a ∆ XYZ, /YZ/ = 6cm YXZ = 60o and XYZ is a right angle. Calculate /XZ/in cm, leaving your answer in surd form
A
2√3
B
4√3
C
6√3
D
12√3
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 2003 Algebraic Expressions, Polynomials & Factorisation
If \(P = \sqrt{QR\left(1+\frac{3t}{R}\right)}\), make R the subject of the formula.
A
\(R = \frac{3Qt}{P^2 - Q}\)
B
\(R = \frac{P^2 – 3t}{Q+1}\)
C
\(R = \frac{P^2 + 3t}{Q - 1}\)
D
\(R = \frac{P^2-3Qt}{Q}\)
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 2003 Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
From the Venn diagram below, how many elements are in P∩Q?
Attached Figure / Diagram
Question diagram
A
1
B
2
C
4
D
6
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 2003 Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
The square root of a number is 2k. What is half of the number
A
\(\sqrt{\frac{k}{2}}\)
B
\(\sqrt{k}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{2}k^2\)
D
2k2
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 2003 Variations
Given that p varies as the square of q and q varies inversely as the square root of r. How does p vary with r?
A
p varies as the square of r
B
p varies as the square root of r
C
p varies inversely as the square of r
D
p varies inversely as r
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 2003 Permutations, Combinations & Probability
The probabilities of a boy passing English and Mathematics test are x and y respectively. Find the probability of the boy failing both tests
A
1-(x-y)+xy
B
1-(x+y)-xy
C
1-(x+y)+xy
D
1 - (x - y) + x
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 2003 Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
The locus of points equidistant from two intersecting straight lines PQ and PR is
A
a circle centre P radius Q.
B
a circle centre P radius PR
C
the point of intersection of the perpendicular bisectors of PQ and PR
D
the bisector of angle QPR
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 2003 Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Find the equation whose roots are \(-\frac{2}{3}\) and 3
A
3x2+11x-6=0
B
3x2+7x+6=0
C
3x2-11x-6=0
D
3x2-7x-6=0
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 2003 Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Evaluate Cos 45o Cos 30o - Sin 45o Sin 30o leaving the answer in surd form
A
\(\frac{\sqrt{2}-1}{2}\)
B
\(\frac{\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{2}}{4}\)
C
\(\frac{\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{2}}{2}\)
D
\(\frac{\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{2}}{4}\)
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 2003 Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
In constructing an angle, Olu draws line OX. With centre O and a convenient radius, he draws an arc intersecting OX at P. With centre P and the same radius, he draws an arc intersecting the first arc at Q and finally joins OQ. What is the size of angle POQ so constructed?
A
90o
B
75o
C
60o
D
45o
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 2003 Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
In the diagram /PS/ = 9 cm, /OR/ = 5cm, \(P\hat{S}R = 63^o\) and \(S\hat{P}Q = P\hat{Q}R = 90^o\). Find, correct to the nearest whole number, the area of the trapezium,
Attached Figure / Diagram
Question diagram
A
55cm2
B
25cm2
C
22cm2
D
13cm2
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 2003 Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
A right circular cone is such that its radius r is twice its height h. Find its volume in terms of h
A
\(\frac{2}{3}\pi h^2\)
B
\(\frac{1}{12}\pi h^3\)
C
\(\frac{4}{3}\pi h^2\)
D
\(\frac{4}{3}\pi h^3\)
medium Difficulty
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