WAEC Mathematics Past Questions & Answers - Page 24

116.

In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle PQRS, ∠PQR = 72° and OR is parallel to PS. Find ∠ OPS.

A.

18°

B.

108°

C.

54°

D.

36°

Correct answer is D

Angle at the centre O is twice the angle at the circumference.

i.e O = 72° * 2 = 144°

∠OPS = 180 - 144 = 36°

117.

From a point T, a man moves 12km due west and then moves 12km due south to another point Q. Calculate the bearing of T from Q.

A.

225°

B.

315°

C.

045°

D.

135°

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

118.

Which of the following is not an exterior angle of a regular polygon?

A.

66°

B.

72°

C.

24°

D.

15°

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

119.

In the diagram, △XYZ is produced to T. if |XY| = |ZY| and ∠XYT = 40°, find ∠XZT

A.

110°

B.

130°

C.

140°

D.

180°

Correct answer is A

Isosceles Triangle. Two equal sides. Two equal angles ;

∠ X = ∠ Z

∠Y + ∠X + Z = 180  --> 40° + ∠X + ∠X = 180°

∠2X = 180° - 40° = 140°

∠X = 70°, i.e ∠X = 70 and ∠Z = 70°.

The exterior angle of triangle is the sum of two opposite internal angles

: ∠X + ∠Y = ∠XZT

=70° + 40° = 110°

120.

The diagonal of a rhombus are 12cm and 5cm. calculate its perimeter

A.

26cm

B.

24cm

C.

17cm

D.

34cm

Correct answer is A

Perimeter of a Rhombus = 4L or 2√( d1\(^2\) + d2\(^2\))

P = 2√(12\(^2\) + 5\(^2\))

P =  2√(144 + 25)

P =  2√169 = 2 * 13

P = 26cm