Waec Mathematics 2003 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• WAEC 2003

The square root of a number is 2k. What is half of the number

A. \(\sqrt{\frac{k}{2}}\)
B. \(\sqrt{k}\)
C. \(\frac{1}{2}k^2\)
D. 2k²

Question 37:

• WAEC 2003

Given that p varies as the square of q and q varies inversely as the square root of r. How does p vary with r?

A. P varies as the square of r
B. P varies as the square root of r
C. P varies inversely as the square of r
D. P varies inversely as r

Question 38:

• WAEC 2003

The probabilities of a boy passing English and Mathematics test are x and y respectively. Find the probability of the boy failing both tests

A. 1-(x-y)+xy
B. 1-(x+y)-xy
C. 1-(x+y)+xy
D. 1 - (x - y) + x

Question 39:

• WAEC 2003

The locus of points equidistant from two intersecting straight lines PQ and PR is

A. A circle centre P radius Q.
B. A circle centre P radius PR
C. The point of intersection of the perpendicular bisectors of PQ and PR
D. The bisector of angle QPR

Question 40:

• WAEC 2003

Find the equation whose roots are \(-\frac{2}{3}\) and 3

A. 3x²+11x-6=0
B. 3x²+7x+6=0
C. 3x²-11x-6=0
D. 3x²-7x-6=0