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WAEC Mathematics Past Questions & Answers - Page 219

1,091.

Evaluate (20three)2(11three)2 in base three

A.

101

B.

121

C.

202

D.

2020

Correct answer is C

(20three)2(11three)2

= (203113)(203+113)

= (23)(1013)

= 2023 

1,092.

Which of the following correctly expresses 48 as a product of prime factors?

A.

3 x 4 x 4

B.

2 x 3 x 8

C.

2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 4

D.

2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3

Correct answer is D

48 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3

1,093.

If the simple interest on N2000 after 9 months is N60, at what rate per annum is the interest charged?

A.

214%

B.

4%

C.

5%

D.

6%

Correct answer is B

I=PRT100

R=100IPT

R=100×602000×34

R=60001500

= 4%

1,094.

Solve the equation 3 + 5x - 2x2 = 0

A.

12,3

B.

2, 3

C.

-2, 3

D.

12,3

Correct answer is D

3+5x2x2=03+6xx2x2=03(1+2x)x(1+2x)=0(3x)(1+2x)=03x=0or1+2x=0x=3x=12x=3orx=12

1,095.

Find the volume (in cm3) of the solid shown above

A.

100cm3

B.

150cm3

C.

175cm3

D.

250cm3

Correct answer is C

Total volume = (5 x 5) x 5 + (5 x 5) x 2 

= 125 + 50 

= 175 cm3