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Question 271
waec 2012

If r denotes the correlation coefficient between two variables, which of the following is always true?

A\(0 < r \leq 1\)
B\(-1 \leq r < 1\)
C\(-1 < r \leq 0\)
D\(-1 \leq r \leq 1\)
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Question 272
waec 2012

The marks obtained by 10 students in a test are as follows: 3, 7, 6, 2, 8, 5, 9, 1, 4 and 10. Find the variance.

A8.25
B8.50
C9.00
D9.17
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Question 273
waec 2012

The marks obtained by 10 students in a test are as follows: 3, 7, 6, 2, 8, 5, 9, 1, 4 and 10. Find the mean mark.

A4.50
B5.50
C6.50
D6.75
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Question 274
waec 2012

A binary operation, \(\Delta\), is defined on the set of real numbers by \(a \Delta b = a + b + 4\). Find the identity element.

A4
B2
C\(\frac{1}{4}\)
D-4
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Question 275
waec 2012

Given that \(P = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & 1 \\ 5 & -3 \end{pmatrix}\) and \(Q = \begin{pmatrix} 4 & -8 \\ 1 & -2 \end{pmatrix}\), Find (2P - Q).

A\(\begin{pmatrix} -6 & 17 \\ 3 & 1 \end{pmatrix}\)
B\(\begin{pmatrix} -2 & 9 \\ 4 & 1 \end{pmatrix}\)
C\(\begin{pmatrix} 0 & -6 \\ 9 & -8 \end{pmatrix}\)
D\(\begin{pmatrix} 0 & 10 \\ 9 & -4 \end{pmatrix}\)
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Question 276
waec 2012

If \(y = x^{3} - x^{2} - x + 6\), find the values of x at the turning point.

A\(\frac{1}{2}, 3\)
B\(\frac{1}{3}, -\frac{1}{2}\)
C\(1, -\frac{1}{3}\)
D\(1, \frac{1}{3}\)
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Question 277
waec 2012

Evaluate \(\int_{-2}^{3} (3x^{2} - 2x - 12) \mathrm {d} x\)

A-30
B-18
C-6
D6
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Question 278
waec 2012

If the midpoint of the line joining (1 - k, -4) and (2, k + 1) is (-k, k), find the value of k.

A-4
B-3
C-2
D-1
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Question 279
waec 2012

The equation of a circle is \(3x^{2} + 3y^{2} + 24x - 12y = 15\). Find its radius.

A2
B3
C4
D5
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Question 280
waec 2012

A polynomial is defined by \(f(x + 1) = x^{3} + px^{2} - 4x + 2\), find f(2).

A-8
B-2
C2
D8
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Question 281
waec 2012

If (x + 1) is a factor of the polynomial \(x^{3} + px^{2} + x + 6\). Find the value of p.

A-8
B-4
C4
D8
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Question 282
waec 2012

QRS is a triangle such that \(\overrightarrow{QR} = (3i + 2j)\) and \(\overrightarrow{SR} = (-5i + 3j)\), find \(\overrightarrow{SQ}\).

A8i + j
B2i - j
C-2i - 3j
D-8i - j
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Question 283
waec 2012

Evaluate \(\log_{10}(\frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{4}) + 2\log_{10} 2 + \log_{10} (\frac{3}{7})\)

A-3
B0
C\(\frac{5}{6}\)
D1
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Question 284
waec 2012

Given that \(\sin x = \frac{-\sqrt{3}}{2}\) and \(\cos x > 0\), find x.

A300°
B240°
C120°
D60°
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Question 285
waec 2012

Given that \(\sqrt{6}, 3\sqrt{2}, 3\sqrt{6}, 9\sqrt{2},...\) are the first four terms of an exponential sequence (G.P), find in its simplest form the 8th term. 

A\(27\sqrt{2}\)
B\(27\sqrt{6}\)
C\(81\sqrt{2}\)
D\(81\sqrt{6}\)
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Question 286
waec 2012

Solve the inequality \(x^{2} - 2x \geq 3\)

A\(-1 \leq x \leq 3\)
B\(x \geq 3\) and \(x \leq -1\)
C\(x \geq 3\) or \(x < -1\)
D\(-1 \leq x < 3\)
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Question 287
waec 2012

Simplify: \(\frac{\cos 2\theta - 1}{\sin 2\theta}\)

A\(-\tan \theta\)
B\(-\cos \theta\)
C\(\tan \theta\)
D\(\cos \theta\)
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Question 288
waec 2012

Which of the following sets is equivalent to \((P \cup Q) \cap (P \cup Q')\)?

AP
B\(P \cap Q\)
C\(P \cup Q\)
D\(\emptyset\)
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Question 289
waec 2011

Find, correct to two decimal places, the acute angle between \(p = \begin{pmatrix} 13 \\ 14 \end{pmatrix}\) and \(q = \begin{pmatrix} 12 \\ 5 \end{pmatrix}\).

A23.52°
B24.50°
C29.52°
D29.82°
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Question 290
waec 2011

Find the unit vector in the direction of (-5i + 12j).

A\(\frac{1}{13}(-5i - 12j)\)
B\(\frac{1}{13}(5i - 12j)\)
C\(\frac{1}{13}(-5i + 12j)\)
D\(\frac{1}{13}(5i + 12j)\)
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