Waec Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 1726:

• WAEC 2017

Solve the equation: \(\frac{1}{5x} + \frac{1}{x}\)= 3

A. \(\frac{1}{5}\)
B. \(\frac{2}{5}\)
C. \(\frac{3}{5}\)
D. \(\frac{4}{5}\)

Question 1727:

• WAEC 2017

A sum of N18,100 was shared among 5 boys and 4 girls with each boy taking N20.00 more than each girl. Find a boy's share.

A. N1,820.00
B. 2,000.00
C. N2,020.00
D. N2,040.00

Question 1728:

• WAEC 2017

One factor of \(7x^2 + 33x - 10\) is

A. 7x + 5
B. X - 2
C. 7x - 2
D. X - 5

Question 1729:

• WAEC 2017

Solve: - \(\frac{1}{4}\) < \(\frac{3}{4}\) (3x - 2) < \(\frac{1}{2}\)

A. -\(\frac{5}{9}\) < x
B. -\(\frac{8}{9}\) < x
C. -\(\frac{8}{9}\) < x
D. -\(\frac{7}{9}\) < x

Question 1730:

• WAEC 2017

Simplify; 3x - (p - x) - (r - p)

A. 2x - r
B. 2x + r
C. 4x - r
D. 2x - 2p - r