Waec Mathematics 2016 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• WAEC 2016

In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle, < QPS = 100^o, < PSQ = 60^o and < QSR. Calculate < SQR

A. 20^o
B. 40^o
C. 60^o
D. 80^o

Question 42:

• WAEC 2016

A bag contains 5 red and 4 blue identical balls. Id two balls are selected at random from the bag, one after the other, with replacement, find the probability that the first is red and the second is blue

A. \(\frac{2}{9}\)
B. \(\frac{5}{18}\)
C. \(\frac{20}{81}\)
D. \(\frac{5}{9}\)

Question 43:

• WAEC 2016

The relation y = x² + 2x + k passes through the point (2,0). Find the value of k

A. - 8
B. - 4
C. 4
D. 8

Question 44:

• WAEC 2016

Find the next three terms of the sequence; 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8...

A. 13, 19, 23
B. 9, 11, 13
C. 11, 15, 19
D. 13, 21, 34

Question 45:

• WAEC 2016

Find the lower quartile of the distribution illustrated by the cumulative frequency curve

A. 17.5
B. 19.0
C. 27.5
D. 28.0