Waec Mathematics 2009 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• WAEC 2009

Simplify: (3\(\frac{1}{2} + 4\frac{1}{3}) \div (\frac{5}{6} - \frac{2}{3}\))

A. 1\(\frac{1}{4}\)
B. 8\(\frac{1}{2}\)
C. 35
D. 47

Question 2:

• WAEC 2009

Simplify: (3\(\frac{1}{2} + 4\frac{1}{3}) \div (\frac{5}{6} - \frac{2}{3}\))

A. 1\(\frac{1}{4}\)
B. 8\(\frac{1}{2}\)
C. 35
D. 47

Question 3:

• WAEC 2009

In a particular year, the exchange rate of naira (N) varies directly with the Dollars{$}. If N1122 is equivalent to $8, find the Naira equivalent of $36

A. N8976
B. N5049
C. N140.25
D. N31.17

Question 4:

• WAEC 2009

If log 2 = x, log 3 = y and log 7 = z, find, in terms of x, y and z, the value of log (\(\frac{28}{3}\))

A. 2x + y - z
B. 2x + x - y
C. X + y - 2x
D. X + x - y

Question 5:

• WAEC 2009

Arrange the following numbers in descending orders of magnitude: 22_three, 34_five, 21_six

A. 21_six, 22_three, 34_five,
B. 21_six, 34_five, 22_three
C. 22_three, 34_five, 21_six
D. 34_five, 21_six, 22_three