Mathematics 2004 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 6 :

• WAEC 2004

A school girl spends \(\frac{1}{4}\) of her pocket money on books and \(\frac{1}{3}\) on dress. What fraction remains?

A. \(\frac{5}{6}\)
B. \(\frac{7}{12}\)
C. \(\frac{5}{12}\)
D. \(\frac{1}{6}\)

Question 7 :

• WAEC 2004

In the diagram, \(R\hat{P}Q = Q\hat{R}Y, \hspace{1mm} P\hat{Q}R = R\hat{Y}Q, \\ \hspace{1mm}|QP| = 3cm \hspace{1mm}|QY| = 4cm \hspace{1mm}and \hspace{1mm}|RY | = 5cm. \hspace{1mm} Find \hspace{1mm}|QR|\)

A. 2.0cm
B. 2.5cm
C. 6.4cm
D. 10.0cm

Question 8 :

• WAEC 2004

Find the value of x in the diagram

A. 10^o
B. 28^o
C. 36^o
D. 44^o

Question 9 :

• WAEC 2004

There are m boys and 12 girls in a class. What is the probability of selecting at random a girl from the class?

A. \(\frac{m}{12}\)
B. \(\frac{12}{m}\)
C. \(\frac{12}{m+12}\)
D. \(\frac{12}{m-12}\)

Question 10 :

• WAEC 2004

Simplify \(7\frac{1}{2}-\left(2\frac{1}{2}+3\right)\div16\frac{1}{2}\)and correct your answer to the nearest whole number

A. 33
B. 8
C. 7