WAEC Mathematics Past Questions & Answers - Page 318

1,586.

In the diagram above, PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral, ∠PSR = 86o and ∠QPR = 38o. Calculate PRQ

A.

58o

B.

53o

C.

48o

D.

43o

E.

38o

Correct answer is C

PQR = 180o - 86o = 94o
∴PRQ = 180o - 94o - 36o = 48o

1,587.

Which triangle is equal in area to ΔVWZ

A.

ΔVXZ

B.

ΔVYZ

C.

ΔXYV

D.

ΔWYV

E.

ΔWYZ

Correct answer is B

Area of \(\Delta\) VYZ = Area of \(\Delta\) VWZ (same base and within same parallel)

1,588.

Which angle is equal to ∠VWZ?

A.

∠VXZ

B.

∠VYX

C.

∠XZW

D.

∠YXZ

E.

∠VYW

Correct answer is A

< VWZ = < VXZ (angles in the same segment)

1,589.

In the diagram above PS||RQ, |RQ| = 6.4cm and perpendicular PH = 3.2cm. Find the area of SQR

A.

5.12cm2

B.

9.60cm2

C.

10.24cm2

D.

20.48cm2

E.

40.96cm2

Correct answer is C

Area of a triangle = \(\frac{1}{2} \times b \times h\)

Area of \(\Delta\) SQR = \(\frac{1}{2} \times 6.4 \times 3.2\)

= 10.24 cm\(^2\)

1,590.

In the diagram above, WXYZ is a rhombus and ∠WYX = 20°. What is the value of ∠XZY

A.

20o

B.

30o

C.

45o

D.

60o

E.

70o

Correct answer is E

Diagonals bisect at 90°;  < YXZ = 90° - 20° = 70°

But ZY = XY (sides of a rhombus)

\(\therefore\) < XYZ = 70° (base angle of an isos. triangle)