Waec Mathematics 2000 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• WAEC 2000

Given that \(log_4 x = -3\), find x.

A. \(\frac{1}{81}\)
B. \(\frac{1}{64}\)
C. 64
D. 81

Question 12:

• WAEC 2000

Given that the logarithm of a number is \(\bar{1}.8732\), find, correct to 2 significant figures the square root of the number.

A. 0.29
B. 0.75
C. 0.86
D. 0.93

Question 13:

• WAEC 2000

A car moves at an average speed of 30kmh\(^{-1}\), how long does it take to cover 200 meters?

A. 2.4 sec
B. 24 sec
C. 144 sec
D. 240 sec

Question 14:

• WAEC 2000

A man bought a television set on hire purchase for N25,000, out of which he paid N10,000, if he is allowed to pay the balance in eight equal installments, find the value of each installment.

A. N1250
B. N1578
C. N1875
D. N3125

Question 15:

• WAEC 2000

A tree is 8km due south of a building. Kofi is standing 8km west of the tree. How far is Kofi from the building?

A. 4√2km
B. 8km
C. 8√2km
D. 16km