Further Mathematics 2006 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 11 :

• WAEC 2006

Find the coefficient of \(x^{4}\) in the binomial expansion of \((1 - 2x)^{6}\).

A. 320
B. 240
C. -320
D. -240

Question 12 :

• WAEC 2006

Find the equation of the line passing through (0, -1) and parallel to the y- axis.

A. Y = -1
B. Y = 0
C. X = 0
D. X = -1

Question 13 :

• WAEC 2006

The roots of the equation \(2x^{2} + kx + 5 = 0\) are \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\), where k is a constant. If \(\alpha^{2} + \beta^{2} = -1\), find the values of k.

A. \(\pm 16\)
B. \(\pm 8\)
C. \(\pm 4\)
D. \(\pm 2\)

Question 14 :

• WAEC 2006

Find the sum of the exponential series \(96 + 24 + 6 +...\)

A. 144
B. 128
C. 72
D. 64

Question 15 :

• WAEC 2006

Evaluate \(\log_{0.25} 8\)

A. \(\frac{3}{2}\)
B. \(\frac{2}{3}\)
C. \(-\frac{2}{3}\)
D. \(-\frac{3}{2}\)