Waec Mathematics 2000 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• WAEC 2000

Solve the equation \(3y^2 = 27y\)

A. Y = o or 3
B. Y = 0 or 9
C. Y = -3 or 3
D. Y = 3 or 9

Question 37:

• WAEC 2000

Find the value of x such that the expression \(\frac{1}{x}+\frac{4}{3x}-\frac{5}{6x}+1\) equals zero

A. \(\frac{1}{6}\)
B. \(\frac{1}{4}\)
C. \(\frac{-3}{2}\)
D. \(\frac{-7}{6}\)

Question 38:

• WAEC 2000

Given that p varies directly as q while q varies inversely as r, which of the following statements is true?

A. R varies directly as p
B. P varies inversely as r
C. P varies directly as r
D. Q varies inversely as p

Question 39:

• WAEC 2000

In the diagram, PQS is a circle with center O. RST is a tangent at S and ∠SOP = 96^o. Find ∠PST

A. 42^o
B. 48^o
C. 60^o
D. 66^o

Question 40:

• WAEC 2000

A bicycle wheel of radius 42cm is rolled over a distance 66 meters. How many revolutions does it make?[Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]

A. 2.5
B. 5
C. 25
D. 50