2000 - WAEC Mathematics Past Questions and Answers - page 2

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Given that the logarithm of a number is \(\bar{1}.8732\), find, correct to 2 significant figures the square root of the number.

A
0.29
B
0.75
C
0.86
D
0.93
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A car moves at an average speed of 30kmh\(^{-1}\), how long does it take to cover 200 meters?

A
2.4 sec
B
24 sec
C
144 sec
D
240 sec
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A man bought a television set on hire purchase for N25,000, out of which he paid N10,000, if he is allowed to pay the balance in eight equal installments, find the value of each installment.

A
N1250
B
N1578
C
N1875
D
N3125
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A tree is 8km due south of a building. Kofi is standing 8km west of the tree. How far is Kofi from the building?

A
4√2km
B
8km
C
8√2km
D
16km
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A tree is 8km due south of a building. Kofi is standing 8km west of the tree. Find the bearing of Kofi from the building

A
315o
B
270o
C
225o
D
135o
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16

Which of the following bearings is equivalent to S50°W?

A
040o
B
130o
C
220o
D
230o
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17

In the diagram, AB is a vertical pole and BC is horizontal. If |AC| = 10m and |BC| = 5m, calculate the angle of depression of C from A

A
63o
B
60o
C
45o
D
27o
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18

The bar chart shows the distribution of marks scored by a group of students in a test. Use the chart to answer the question below
How many students scored 4 marks and above?

A
15
B
11
C
10
D
17
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The bar chart shows the distribution of marks scored by a group of students in a test. Use the chart to answer the question below
How many students took the test?
A
38
B
22
C
15
D
11
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20

Calculate the standard deviation of the following marks; 2, 3, 6, 2, 5, 0, 4, 2

A
1.5
B
1.7
C
1.8
D
1.9
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