Waec Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 1881:

• WAEC 1996

If sin\(\theta\) cos\(\theta\), for 0^o \(\leq\) θ \(\leq\) 360^o, find the value of \(\theta\)

A. 45^o, 225^o
B. 135^o, 315^o
C. 45^o, 315^o
D. 135^o, 225^o
E. 45^o, 135^o

Question 1882:

• WAEC 1996

If tan x = \(2\frac{2}{5}\), find the value of sin x; 0 \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 90^o

A. 5/13
B. 5/12
C. 144/169
D. 12/13
E. 13/12

Question 1883:

• WAEC 1996

A town P is 150km from a town Q in the direction 050^o. What is the bearing of Q from P?

A. 050^o
B. 130^o
C. 230^o
D. 270^o
E. 310^o

Question 1884:

• WAEC 1996

The angle of elevation of the top X of a vertical pole from a point P on a level ground is 60^o. The distance from P to the foot of the pole is 55m. Without using tables, find the height of the pole.

A. 50/3m
B. 50m
C. 55√3m
D. 60m
E. 65m

Question 1885:

• WAEC 1996

The number of goals scored by a football team in 20 matches is shown in the table above

What is the mean goal scored?

A. 0.75
B. 1.75
C. 1.9
D. 2
E. 2.15