Waec Mathematics 2002 Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• WAEC 2002

In the diagram O is the center of the circle, ∠SOR = 64° and ∠PSO = 36°. Calculate ∠PQR

A. 100^o
B. 96^o
C. 94^o
D. 86^o

Question 47:

• WAEC 2002

Given that \(p = x-\frac{1}{x} and\hspace{1mm}q = x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2}\) express q in terms of p.

A. (p² + 2)
B. (p - 2) ²
C. (p + 2) ²
D. (p² - 2)

Question 48:

• WAEC 2002

The number of goals scored by a school team in 10 netball matches are as follows: 3, 5, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 11, 11, 12. Find the probability that in a match, the school team will score at most 8 goals.

A. \(\frac{7}{10}\)
B. \(\frac{2}{5}\)
C. \(\frac{3}{5}\)
D. \(\frac{1}{5}\)

Question 49:

• WAEC 2002

Which of the following is not a rational number?

A. -5
B. \(\sqrt{4}\)
C. \(3\frac{3}{4}\)
D. \(\sqrt{90}\)

Question 50:

• WAEC 2002

In the diagram, LMT is a straight line. lf O is the centre of circle LMN, OMN = 20°, LTN = 32° and |NM| = |MT|, find LNM.

A. 44^o
B. 46^o
C. 52^o
D. 70^o