Waec Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 1661:

• WAEC 2016

Which of following is a valid conclusion from the premise. "Nigeria footballers are good footballers"?

A. Joseph plays football in Nigeria therefore he is a good footballer
B. Joseph is a good footballer therefore he is a Nigerian footballer
C. Joseph is a Nigerian footballer therefore he is a good footballer
D. Joseph plays good football therefore he is a Nigerian footballer

Question 1662:

• WAEC 2016

On a map, 1cm represent 5km. Find the area on the map that represents 100km².

A. 2cm²
B. 4cm²
C. 8cm²
D. 8cm²

Question 1663:

• WAEC 2016

Simplify; \(\frac{3^{n - 1} \times 27^{n + 1}}{81^{n}}\)

A. 3²ⁿ
B. 9
C. 3ⁿ
D. 3^{n + 1}

Question 1664:

• WAEC 2016

What sum of money will amount to D10,400 in 5 years at 6% simple interest?

A. D8,000.00
B. D10,000.00
C. D12,000.00
D. D16,000.00

Question 1665:

• WAEC 2016

The roots of a quadratic equation are \(\frac{4}{3}\) and -\(\frac{3}{7}\). Find the equation

A. 21x² - 19x - 12 = 0
B. 21x² + 37x - 12 = 0
C. 21x² - x + 12 = 0
D. 21x² + 7x - 4 = 0