WAEC Further Mathematics Past Questions & Answers - Page 70

346.

The roots of a quadratic equation are -3 and 1. Find its equation.

A.

\(x^{2} - 3x + 1 = 0\)

B.

\(x^{2} - 2x + 1 = 0\)

C.

\(x^{2} + 2x - 3 = 0\)

D.

\(x^{2} + x - 3 = 0\)

Correct answer is C

Given the roots of an equation such that you can find the sum and product of the roots, the equation can be given as:

\(x^{2} - (\alpha + \beta)x + (\alpha \beta) = 0 \)

\(\alpha + \beta = -3 + 1 = -2\)

\(\alpha \beta = -3 \times 1 = -3\)

Equation: \(x^{2} - (-2)x + (-3) = 0 \implies x^{2} + 2x - 3 = 0\)

347.

p and q are statements such that \(p \implies q\). Which of the following is a valid conclusion from the implication?

A.

\(q \implies p\)

B.

\(\sim q \implies p\)

C.

\(\sim q \implies \sim p\)

D.

\(\sim p \implies \sim q\)

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

348.

The first term of a geometric progression is 350. If the sum to infinity is 250, find the common ratio.

A.

\(\frac{-5}{7}\)

B.

\(-\frac{2}{5}\)

C.

\(\frac{2}{5}\)

D.

\(\frac{5}{7}\)

Correct answer is B

\(S_{\infty} = \frac{a}{1 - r}\) (Sum to infinity of a GP)

\(250 = \frac{350}{1 - r} \implies 250(1 - r) = 350\)

\(350 = 250 - 250r \implies 350 - 250 = -250r\)

\(250r = -100 \implies r = \frac{-100}{250} = -\frac{2}{5}\)

349.

An arc of length 10.8 cm subtends an angle of 1.2 radians at the centre of a circle. Calculate the radius of the circle.

A.

12.6 cm

B.

12.0 cm

C.

9.6 cm

D.

9.0 cm

Correct answer is D

Length of arc (in radians) = \(r \theta\)

\(10.8 = 1.2r\)

\(r = \frac{10.8}{1.2} = 9.0 cm\)

350.

The gradient of point P on the curve \(y = 3x^{2} - x + 3\) is 5. Find the coordinates of P.

A.

(1, 5)

B.

(1, 7)

C.

(1, 13)

D.

(1, 17)

Correct answer is A

\(y = 3x^{2} - x + 3\)

\(\frac{\mathrm d y}{\mathrm d x} = 6x - 1 = 5\)

\(6x = 5 + 1 = 6 \implies x = 1\)

\(y = 3(1^{2}) - 1 + 3 = 3 - 1 + 3 = 5\)

\(P = (1, 5)\)