WAEC Mathematics Past Questions & Answers - Page 252

1,256.

Solve the inequality 3x - 8 ≥ 5x

A.

x ≤ 4

B.

x ≥ 1

C.

x ≤ -4

D.

x ≤ -1

E.

x < 2

Correct answer is C

3x - 8 ≥ 5x
3x - 5x ≥ 8
-2x ≥ 8
x ≤ -4

1,257.

The interior angles of a pentagon are 126o, 114o, y, 92o and 83o. Find the value of y.

A.

85o

B.

95o

C.

105o

D.

115o

E.

125o

Correct answer is E

Sum of the angle of a pentagon
= (2 x 5 - 4) x 90
= 540o
126 + 114 + y + 92 + 83 = 540
y = 540 - 415 = 125o

1,258.

From the diagram above, which of the following is true?

A.

a +b + x =180

B.

a = b + x

C.

a – b = 180 - x

D.

a + b = x + 180

E.

a – b = x - 180.

Correct answer is D

From the diagram, the angles in the triangle are:

(180 - a)°, (180 - b)° and x°.

∴∴ (180 - a) + (180 - b) + x = 180°

360 + x - a - b = 180°

360 - 180 + x = a + b

180 + x = a + b.

1,259.

PQRS and GHRS are parallelograms on the same base SR and between the same parallel straight line PH and SR. Which of the following is true?

A.

Δ PGS = Δ QHR

B.

Parallelogram PQRS = Δ QHR

C.

Trapezium PQXS = Δ QHR

D.

Δ PGS = Parallelogram GHRS

E.

Parallelogram PQRS = Parallelogram GHRS

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,260.

Which of the following statements is/are true when two straight lines intersect?
I. Adjacent angles are equal II. Vertically opposite angles are equal III. Adjacent angles are supplementary

A.

II only

B.

I and III only

C.

II and III only

D.

I, II and III

E.

I and II

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.