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WAEC Mathematics Past Questions & Answers - Page 159

791.

Simplify(0.3 x 105) ÷ (0.4 × 107), leaving you answer in the standard form.

A.

7.5 x 10-4

B.

7.5 x 10-3

C.

7.5 x 10-2

D.

7.5 x 10-1

Correct answer is B

0.3×1050.4×107=3×101×1054×101×107

3x1044x104

34 x 104-6 = 0.75 x 10-2

= 7.5 x 10-3

792.

Find the LCM of 23 x 3 x 52, 2 x 32 x 5 and 23 x 33 x 5

A.

22 x 33 x 52

B.

23 x 33 x 5

C.

22 x 32 x 52

D.

23 x 33 x 52

Correct answer is D

23 x 3 x 52

2 x 32 x 5

22 x 33 x 5

The L.C.M = 22 x 33 x 52

793.

Evaluate(111two)2 and leave your answer in base 2.

A.

111001two

B.

110001two

C.

101001two

D.

10010two

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

794.

In the diagram what is x + y in terms of z?

A.

180o - z

B.

180o + z

C.

z - 180o

D.

z

Correct answer is A

x + y + z = 180(sum of angles in a )

x + y = 180 - z

795.

The diagram shows an arc MN of a circle, centre O, with 10cm. If < MON = 72o. calculate the length of the arc, correct to three significant figures. [Take π=227]

A.

6.28cm

B.

12.6cm

C.

22.6cm

D.

62.8cm

Correct answer is B

Length of arc = θ360×2πr

= 72360×2×227×10cm

= 12.57

= 12.6cm(3 s.f)