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Question 321
waec 2010

Find the domain of \(f(x) = \frac{x}{3 - x}, x \in R\), the set of real numbers.

A\({x : x \in R, x \neq 3}\)
B\({x : x \in R, x \neq 1}\)
C\({x : x \in R, x \neq 0}\)
D\({x : x \in R, x\neq -3}\)
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Question 322
waec 2009

In the diagram, a ladder PS leaning against a vertical wall PR makes angle x° with the horizontal floor. The ladder slides down to a point QT such that angle QTR = 30° and SNT = y°. Find an expression for tan y.

A\(\frac{\sqrt{3} \tan x - 1}{\sqrt{3} + \tan x}\)
B\(\frac{\sqrt{3} \tan x}{\sqrt{3} + \tan x}\)
C\(\frac{\sqrt{3} \tan x + 1}{\sqrt{3} - \tan x}\)
D\(\frac{3 \tan x - 1}{\sqrt{3} - \tan x}\)
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Question 323
waec 2009

In the diagram, a ladder PS leaning against a vertical wall PR makes angle x° with the horizontal floor. The ladder slides down to a point QT such that angle QTR = 30° and SNT = y°. Find the relation between x and y.

A\(y = \frac{1}{2}x + 30\)
B\(y = \frac{1}{2}x + 30\)
C\(y = x + 30\)
D\(y = x - 30\)
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Question 324
waec 2009

A body is acted upon by forces \(F_{1} = (10 N, 090°)\) and \(F_{2} = (6 N, 180°)\). Find the magnitude of the resultant force.

A11.6 N
B11.7 N
C11.8 N
D11.9 N
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Question 325
waec 2009

The ages, in years, of 5 boys are 5, 6, 6, 8 and 10. Calculate, correct to one decimal place, the standard deviation of their ages.

A3.2 years
B2.6 years
C1.9 years
D1.8 years
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Question 326
waec 2009

Three defective bulbs got mixed up with seven good ones. If two bulbs are selected at random, what is the probability that both are good?

A\(\frac{3}{7}\)
B\(\frac{21}{50}\)
C\(\frac{7}{15}\)
D\(\frac{49}{100}\)
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Question 327
waec 2009

Express the force F = (8 N, 150°) in the form (a i + b j) where a and b are constants. 

A\(4\sqrt{3} i - 4j\)
B\(4 i - 4\sqrt{3} j\)
C\(- 4 i + 4\sqrt{3} j\)
D\(- 4\sqrt{3} i + 4j\)
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Question 328
waec 2009

A force F acts on a body of mass 12kg increases its speed from 5 m/s to 35 m/s in 5 seconds. Find the value of F.

A36 N
B48 N
C72 N
D108 N
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Question 329
waec 2009

Two balls are drawn, from a bag containing 3 red, 4 white and 5 black identical balls. Find the probability that they are all of the same colour.

A\(\frac{5}{33}\)
B\(\frac{13}{66}\)
C\(\frac{8}{53}\)
D\(\frac{19}{66}\)
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Question 330
waec 2009

Eight football clubs are to play in a league on home and away basis. How many matches are possible?

A14
B28
C56
D128
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Question 331
waec 2009

If the mean of -1, 0, 9, 3, k, 5 is 2, where k is a constant, find the median of the set of numbers.

A\(\frac{3}{2}\)
B0
C\(\frac{7}{2}\)
D6
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Question 332
waec 2009

Evaluate \(\begin{pmatrix} 2 & 3 \\ 4 & 1 \end{pmatrix} \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix}\). 

A(13, 11)
B(11, 13)
C\(\begin{pmatrix} 13 \\ 11 \end{pmatrix}\)
D\(\begin{pmatrix} 11 \\ 13 \end{pmatrix}\)
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Question 333
waec 2009

Simplify \(2\log_{3} 8 - 3\log_{3} 2\)

A\(-\log_{3} 4\)
B\(-\log_{3} 2\)
C\(3\log_{3} 2\)
D\(3\log_{3} 4\)
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Question 334
waec 2009

Calculate, correct to the nearest degree, the angle between the vectors \(\begin{pmatrix} 13 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix}\) and \(\begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 4 \end{pmatrix}\).

A58°
B72°
C74°
D87°
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Question 335
waec 2009

Two fair dices, each numbered 1, 2, ..., 6, are tossed together. Find the probability that they both show even numbers.

A\(\frac{1}{3}\)
B\(\frac{1}{4}\)
C\(\frac{1}{6}\)
D\(\frac{1}{12}\)
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Question 336
waec 2009

The position vectors of A and B are (2i + j) and (-i + 4j) respectively; find |AB|.

A\(3\sqrt{2}\)
B\(\sqrt{34}\)
C\(\sqrt{34}\)
D\(9\sqrt{2}\)
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Question 337
waec 2009

Three men, P, Q and R aim at a target, the probabilities that P, Q and R hit the target are \(\frac{1}{2}\), \(\frac{1}{3}\) and \(\frac{3}{4}\) respectively. Find the probability that exactly 2 of them hit the target.

A\(1\)
B\(\frac{1}{2}\)
C\(\frac{5}{12}\)
D\(\frac{1}{12}\)
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Question 338
waec 2009

The velocity \(v ms^{-1}\) of a particle moving in a straight line is given by \(v = 3t^{2} - 2t + 1\) at time t secs. Find the acceleration of the particle after 3 seconds.

A\(26 ms^{-2}\)
B\(18 ms^{-2}\)
C\(17 ms^{-2}\)
D\(16 ms^{-2}\)
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Question 339
waec 2009

A stone is projected vertically with a speed of 10 m/s from a point 8 metres above the ground. Find the maximum height reached. \([g = 10 ms^{-2}]\).

A13 metres
B15 metres
C18 metres
D23 metres
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Question 340
waec 2009

Which of the following is the semi- interquartile range of a distribution?

A\(Mode - Median\)
B\(\text{Highest score - Lowest score}\)
C\(\frac{1}{2}(\text{Upper quartile - Median})\)
D\(\frac{1}{2}(\text{Upper quartile - Lower quartile})\)
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