Waec Mathematics 1996 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• WAEC 1996

In the diagram above, /PQ/ = /PS/ and /QR/ = /SR/. Which of the following is/are true? i. the line PR bisects ∠QRS ii. The line PR is the perpendicular bisector of the line segment QS iii. Every point on PR is equidistant from SP and QP

A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. I and III only
E. I, II and III

Question 32:

• WAEC 1996

In the diagram, ∠PMN = ∠PRQ and ∠PNM = ∠PQR. If /Pm/ = 3cm, /MQ/ = 7cm and /PN/ = 5cm, find /NR/

A. 1cm
B. 3cm
C. 3¹/₂
D. 5cm
E. 6cm

Question 33:

• WAEC 1996

In the diagram above, PQ is a tangent to the circle MTN at T. What is the size of ∠MTN?

A. 52^o
B. 54^o
C. 66^o
D. 72^o
E. 128^o

Question 34:

• WAEC 1996

In the diagram above, KLMN is a cyclic quadrilateral. /KL/ = /KN/, ∠NKM = 55^o and ∠KML = 40^o. Find ∠LKM

A. 35^o
B. 40^o
C. 45^o
D. 50^o
E. 55^o

Question 35:

• WAEC 1996

In the diagram above, ∠SPQ = 79^o. Find ∠SRQ

A. 11^o
B. 39¹/₂
C. 79^o
D. 90^o
E. 101^o