Waec Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 751:

• WAEC 2001

The bearing S40°E is the same as

A. 040^o
B. 050^o
C. 130^o
D. 140^o

Question 752:

• WAEC 2001

Given that sin \(P = \frac{5}{13}\), where p is acute, find the value of cos p - tan p

A. \(\frac{79}{156}\)
B. \(\frac{85}{156}\)
C. \(\frac{7}{13}\)
D. \(\frac{8}{1}\)

Question 753:

• WAEC 2001

Three observation posts P,Q and R are such that Q is due east of P and R is due north of Q. If |PQ| = 5km and |PR| = 10km, find |QR|

A. 5.0km
B. 7.5km
C. 7.6km
D. 8.7km

Question 754:

• WAEC 2001

Express 25° 45' in decimal (Hint: 1° = 60')

A. 25.75^o
B. 25.55^o
C. 25.45^o
D. 25.15^o

Question 755:

• WAEC 2001

A box contains 5 red, 3 green and 4 blue balls. A boy is allowed to take away two balls from the box. What is the probability that the two balls are red?

A. \(\frac{5}{33}\)
B. \(\frac{5}{36}\)
C. \(\frac{103}{132}\)
D. \(\frac{31}{36}\)