Waec Further Mathematics 2013 Past Questions and Answers

Question 56:

• WAEC 2013

(a) The probability that a man wins a race is 0.8. In four different races, what is the probability that he wins : (i) all races ; (ii) no race ; (iii) at most 3 races ?
(b) A class consists of 5 girls and 10 boys. If a committee of 5 is chosen at random from the class, find the probability that :
(i) 3 boys are selected ; (ii) at least one girl is selected.

Question 57:

• WAEC 2013

(a) Three vectors a, b and c are \(\begin{pmatrix} 8 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix}, \begin{pmatrix} 6 \\ -5 \end{pmatrix}\) and \(\begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ -3 \end{pmatrix}\) respectively. Find the vector d such that \(|d| = \sqrt{41}\) and d is in the direction of \(a + b - 2c\).
(b) The coordinates of A and B are (3, 4) and (3, n) respectively. If AOB = 30°, find, correct to 2 decimal places, the values of n.

Question 58:

• WAEC 2013

A particle is under the action of forces \(P = (4N, 030°)\) and \(R = (10N, 300°)\). Find the force that will keep the particle in equilibrium.