Waec Further Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 291:

• WAEC 2008

If \(\begin{vmatrix} 4 & x \\ 5 & 3 \end{vmatrix} = 32\), find the value of x.

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

Question 292:

• WAEC 2006

Evaluate \(\lim \limits_{x \to 1} \frac{1 - x}{x^{2} - 3x + 2}\)

A. 1
B. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
D. -1

Question 293:

• WAEC 2008

If events A and B are independent and \(P(A) = \frac{7}{12}\) and \(P(A \cap B) = \frac{1}{4}\), find P(B).

A. \(\frac{3}{7}\)
B. \(\frac{4}{7}\)
C. \(\frac{5}{7}\)
D. \(\frac{6}{7}\)

Question 294:

• WAEC 2006

The mean age of n men in a club is 50 years. Two men aged 55 and 63 years left the club, and the mean age reduced by 1 year. Find the value of n.

A. 30
B. 20
C. 18
D. 14

Question 295:

• WAEC 2008

Given that \(\overrightarrow{AB} = 5i + 3j\) and \(\overrightarrow{AC} = 2i + 5j\), find \(\overrightarrow{BC}\).

A. -7i - 8j
B. -3i + 2j
C. 3i - 2j
D. 3i + 8j