Waec Mathematics 2002 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• WAEC 2002

In the diagram, \(\bar{PS}\hspace{1mm} and \hspace{1mm}\bar{QT}\) are two altitudes of ∆PQR. Which of the following is equal to ∠RQT?

A. ∠PQT
B. ∠SRP
C. ∠PQR
D. ∠SPR

Question 42:

• WAEC 2002

In the diagram, |QR| = 10cm, PR⊥QS, angle PSR = 30° and angle PQR = 45°. Calculate in meters |QS|

A. \(10(1+\sqrt{3})\)
B. \(20\sqrt{3}\)
C. \(10\sqrt{3}\)
D. \((10+\sqrt{3})\)

Question 43:

• WAEC 2002

Calculate and correct to two significant figures, the percentage error in approximating 0.375 to 0.4

A. 2.0
B. 2.5
C. 6.6
D. 6.7

Question 44:

• WAEC 2002

To arrive on schedule, a train is to cover a distance of 60km at 72km/hr. If it starts 10 minutes late, at what speed must it move to arrive on schedule?

A. 60km/hr
B. 80km/hr
C. 90km/hr
D. 108km/hr

Question 45:

• WAEC 2002

In the diagram, \(QR||TP and W\hat{P}T = 88^{\circ} \). Find the value of x

A. 92^o
B. 68^o
C. 67^o
D. 23^o