Waec Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 736:

• WAEC 2001

The nth term of a sequence is \(2^{2n-1}\). Which term of the sequence is \(2^9?\)

A. 3rd
B. 4th
C. 5th
D. 6th

Question 737:

• WAEC 2001

Evaluate \(\frac{1}{2}+\frac{3}{4}of\frac{2}{5}\div 1\frac{3}{5}\)

A. \(\frac{15}{16}\)
B. \(\frac{11}{16}\)
C. \(\frac{49}{50}\)
D. \(3\frac{1}{5}\)

Question 738:

• WAEC 2001

A man is four times as old as his son. The difference between their ages is 36 years Find the sum of their ages

A. 45 years
B. 48 years
C. 60 years
D. 74 years

Question 739:

• WAEC 2001

Given that y = px + q and y = 5 when x = 3, while y = 4 when x = 2, find the value of p and q.

A. P = 1, q = 3
B. P = 1, q = 2
C. P = -2, q = 3
D. P = 3, q = -2

Question 740:

• WAEC 2001

Evaluate \(\frac{x^2 + x - 2}{2x^2 + x -3}\) when x = -1

A. -2
B. -1
C. \(-\frac{1}{2}\)
D. 1