Waec Further Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 191:

• WAEC 2014

If \((x + 2)\) and \((3x - 1)\) are factors of \(6x^{3} + x^{2} - 19x + 6\), find the third factor.

A. \(2x - 3\)
B. \(3x + 1\)
C. \(x - 2\)
D. \(3x + 2\)

Question 192:

• WAEC 2014

If \(2, (k+1), 8,...\) form an exponential sequence (GP), find the values of k.

A. -3 and 5
B. 5 and -5
C. 3 and -3
D. -5 and 3

Question 193:

• WAEC 2014

If \(\frac{1}{5^{-y}} = 25(5^{4-2y})\), find the value of y.

A. 4
B. 2
C. -4
D. -5

Question 194:

• WAEC 2014

Simplify: \((1 - \sin \theta)(1 + \sin \theta)\).

A. \(\sin^{2} \theta\)
B. \(\sec^{2} \theta\)
C. \(\tan^{2} \theta\)
D. \(\cos^{2} \theta\)

Question 195:

• WAEC 2014

Given that \(3x + 4y + 6 = 0\) and \(4x - by + 3 = 0\) are perpendicular, find the value of b.

A. 4
B. 3
C. \(\frac{1}{3}\)
D. \(\frac{1}{4}\)