Waec Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 646:

• WAEC 1999

In the diagram, DE||BC, |AD| = x cm and |DB| = |AE| = ycm. Find |CE| in terms of x and y

A. X
B. \(\frac{x^2}{y}\)
C. \(\frac{y}{x^2}\)
D. \(\frac{y^2}{x}\)

Question 647:

• WAEC 1999

Describe the locus L shown in the diagram below

A. Locus of points equidistant from X and Y
B. Locus of points equidistant from X and Z
C. Locus of points equidistant from \(\bar{ZX}\) and \(\bar{ZY}\)
D. Locus of points equidistant from \(\bar{XY}\) and \(\bar{ZY}\)

Question 648:

• WAEC 1999

Which of the following statements is true from the diagram above?

A. M + n = 90^o
B. M = n
C. N > 45^o
D. M < 45^o

Question 649:

• WAEC 1999

In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle ∠PQR = 75^o, ∠OPS = y^o and \(\bar{OR}\) is parallel to \(\bar{PS}\). Find y

A. 15
B. 30
C. 45
D. 75

Question 650:

• WAEC 1999

The sides of a right angle triangle in ascending order of magnitude are 8cm, (x-2)cm and x cm. Find x

A. 16
B. 17
C. 34
D. 90