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Question 221
waec 2015

Solve: \(2\cos x - 1 = 0\).

A\((\frac{2\pi}{3}, \frac{4\pi}{3})\)
B\((\frac{\pi}{6}, \frac{5\pi}{6})\)
C\((\frac{\pi}{5}, \frac{2\pi}{5})\)
D\((\frac{\pi}{3}, \frac{5\pi}{3})\)
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Question 222
waec 2015

Simplify \(\frac{1 - 2\sqrt{5}}{2 + 3\sqrt{2}}\).

A\(14(2\sqrt{2} + 6\sqrt{5} - 4\sqrt{10})\)
B\(\frac{1}{14}(2 - 3\sqrt{2} - 4\sqrt{5} - 6\sqrt{10})\)
C\(\frac{1}{14}(3\sqrt{2} + 4\sqrt{5} - 6\sqrt{10} - 2)\)
D\(14(2 + 3\sqrt{2} - 6\sqrt{5} + 4\sqrt{10})\)
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Question 223
waec 2014

Express (14N, 240°) as a column vector.

A\(\begin{pmatrix} -7 \\ -7\sqrt{3} \end{pmatrix}\)
B\(\begin{pmatrix} 7\sqrt{3} \\ 7\sqrt{3} \end{pmatrix}\)
C\(\begin{pmatrix} -7\sqrt{3} \\ -7 \end{pmatrix}\)
D\(\begin{pmatrix} 7 \\ -7\sqrt{3} \end{pmatrix}\)
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Question 224
waec 2014

Evaluate \(\frac{\tan 120° + \tan 30°}{\tan 120° - \tan 60°}\)

A\(\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{2}\)
B\(\frac{2}{3}\)
C\(\frac{1}{3}\)
D\(-2\sqrt{3}\)
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Question 225
waec 2014

Find \(\lim\limits_{x \to 3} (\frac{x^{3} + x^{2} - 12x}{x^{2} - 9})\)

A\(\frac{7}{2}\)
B\(0\)
C\(\frac{-7}{2}\)
D\(-7\)
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Question 226
waec 2014

Find the distance between the points (2, 5) and (5, 9).

A4 units
B5 units
C12 units
D14 units
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Question 227
waec 2014

A ball is thrown vertically upwards with a velocity of 15\(ms^{-1}\). Calculate the maximum height reached. \([g = 10ms^{-2}]\)

A15.25m
B13.25m
C11.25m
D10.25m
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Question 228
waec 2014

If the points (-1, t -1), (t, t - 3) and (t - 6, 3) lie on the same straight line, find the values of t.

At = -2 and 3
Bt = 2 and -3
Ct = 2 and 3
Dt = -2 and -3
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Question 229
waec 2014

Find the variance of 1, 2, 0, -3, 5, -2, 4.

A\(\frac{52}{7}\)
B\(\frac{40}{7}\)
C\(\frac{32}{7}\)
D\(\frac{27}{7}\)
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Question 230
waec 2014

In how many ways can 9 people be seated on a bench if only 3 places are available?

A1200
B504
C320
D204
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Question 231
waec 2014

A particle accelerates at 12\(ms^{-2}\) and travels a distance of 250m in 6 seconds. Find the initial velocity of the particle.

A5.7\(ms^{-1}\)
B6.0\(ms^{-1}\)
C60.0\(ms^{-1}\)
D77.5\(ms^{-1}\)
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Question 232
waec 2014

For what values of m is \(9y^{2} + my + 4\) a perfect square?

A\(\pm {2}\)
B\(\pm {3}\)
C\(\pm {6}\)
D\(+12\)
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Question 233
waec 2014

The first term of a linear sequence is 9 and the common difference is 7. If the nth term is 380, find the value of n.

A45
B54
C56
D65
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Question 234
waec 2014

Find the equation of a circle with centre (2, -3) and radius 2 units.

A\(x^{2} + y^{2} - 4x + 6y + 9 = 0\)
B\(x^{2} + y^{2} + 4x - 6y - 9 = 0\)
C\(x^{2} + y^{2} + 4x + 6y - 9 = 0\)
D\(x^{2} + y^{2} + 4x - 6y + 9 = 0\)
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Question 235
waec 2014

The deviations from the mean of a set of numbers are \((k+3)^{2}, (k+7), -2, \text{k and (} k+2)^{2}\), where k is a constant. Find the value of k.

A3
B2
C-2
D-3
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Question 236
waec 2014

Forces 90N and 120N act in the directions 120° and 240° respectively. Find the resultant of these forces.

A\(-45(2i + \sqrt{2}j)\)
B\(60(\sqrt{3}i + 7j)\)
C\(30(7i + \sqrt{3}j)\)
D\(-15(7i + \sqrt{3}j)\)
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Question 237
waec 2014

If a fair coin is tossed four times, what is the probability of obtaining at least one head?

A\(\frac{1}{2}\)
B\(\frac{1}{4}\)
C\(\frac{13}{16}\)
D\(\frac{15}{16}\)
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Question 238
waec 2014

Find the coefficient of \(x^3\) in the binomial expansion of \((3x + 4)^4\) in ascending powers of x.

A432
B194
C144
D108
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Question 239
waec 2014

Find the angle between \((5i + 3j)\) and \((3i - 5j)\).

A180°
B90°
C45°
D0°
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Question 240
waec 2014

Given that \(AB = \begin{pmatrix} 4 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix}\) and \(AC = \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ -3 \end{pmatrix}\), find |BC|.

A\(4\sqrt{2}\)
B\(6\sqrt{2}\)
C\(2\sqrt{10}\)
D\(4\sqrt{10}\)
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