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WAEC Mathematics Past Questions & Answers - Page 55

272.

The ages of Tunde and Ola are in the ratio 1:2. If the ratio of Ola's age to Musa's age is 4:5, what is the ratio of Tunde's age to Musa's age?

A.

1 : 4

B.

1 : 5

C.

2 : 5

D.

5 : 2

Correct answer is C

Tunde: Ola 1 : 2 ; Ola; Musa 4 : 5

12 x 45

= 25

273.

Evaluate 314×1351113513

A.

1415

B.

1315

C.

45

D.

1115

Correct answer is B

314×1351113513 = 265183 = 265÷183

= 1315

274.

If x varies inversely as y and y varies directly as z, what is the relationship between x and z?

A.

x α z

B.

x α 1z

C.

a α z2

D.

x α 1z2

Correct answer is B

x1y, y z

x = ky

y = mz

Since y = mz,

x = kmz, where k and m are constants. Hence,

x 1z

275.

Express 0.0000407, correct to 2 significant figures

A.

0.0

B.

0.00004

C.

0.000041

D.

0.0000407

Correct answer is C

0.0000407 to 2 s.f 0.000041 (2 s.f)