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Question 341
waec 2008

Find the value of the constant k for which \(a = 4 i - k j\) and \(b = 3 i + 8 j\) are perpendicular.

A\(\frac{2}{3}\)
B2
C3
D\(\frac{3}{2}\)
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Question 342
waec 2008

If \(p = \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ -2 \end{pmatrix} \) and \(q = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ 4 \end{pmatrix}\), find \(|q - \frac{1}{2}p|\).

A\(2\sqrt{2}\)
B\(\sqrt{13}\)
C\(5\)
D\(\sqrt{29}\)
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Question 343
waec 2008

If n items are arranged two at a time, the number obtained is 20. Find the value of n.

A5
B10
C15
D40
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Question 344
waec 2008

A body starts from rest and moves in a straight line with uniform acceleration of \(5 ms^{-2}\). How far, in metres, does it go in 10 seconds?

A50 m
B250 m
C350 m
D500 m
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Question 345
waec 2008

A test consists of 12 questions out of which candidates are to answer 10. If the first 6 are compulsory, in how many ways can each candidate select her questions?

A40
B25
C15
D10
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Question 346
waec 2008

Express \(r = (12, 210°)\) in the form \(a i + b j\).

A\(6(-i + \sqrt{3} j)\)
B\(6(-\sqrt{3} i - j)\)
C\(6(i - \sqrt{3} j)\)
D\(6(i + \sqrt{3} j)\)
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Question 347
waec 2008
Marks 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
No of students 5 7 9 6 3 6 4

The table above shows the distribution of marks by some candidates in a test. If a student is selected at random, what is the probability that she scored at least 6 marks?

A\(\frac{3}{40}\)
B\(\frac{1}{4}\)
C\(\frac{13}{40}\)
D\(\frac{27}{40}\)
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Question 348
waec 2008
Marks 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
No of students 5 7 9 6 3 6 4

The table above shows the distribution of marks by some candidates in a test. Find, correct to one decimal place, the mean of the distribution.

A5.5
B5.3
C5.2
D4.7
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Question 349
waec 2008
Marks 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
No of students 5 7 9 6 3 6 4

The table above shows the distribution of marks by some candidates in a test. What is the median score?

A3.5
B4.0
C4.5
D5.0
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Question 350
waec 2008

Two forces \(F_{1} = (10N, 020°)\) and \(F_{2} = (7N, 200°)\) act on a particle. Find the resultant force.

A(3 N, 020°)
B(3 N, 200°)
C(17 N, 020°)
D(17 N, 200°)
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Question 351
waec 2008

The probability of Jide, Atu and Obu solving a given problem are \(\frac{1}{12}\), \(\frac{1}{6}\) and \(\frac{1}{8}\) respectively. Calculate the probability that only one solves the problem.

A\(\frac{1}{576}\)
B\(\frac{55}{576}\)
C\(\frac{77}{576}\)
D\(\frac{167}{576}\)
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Question 352
waec 2008

Given that \(\overrightarrow{AB} = 5i + 3j\) and \(\overrightarrow{AC} = 2i + 5j\), find \(\overrightarrow{BC}\). 

A-7i - 8j
B-3i + 2j
C3i - 2j
D3i + 8j
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Question 353
waec 2008

If events A and B are independent and \(P(A) = \frac{7}{12}\) and \(P(A \cap B) = \frac{1}{4}\), find P(B).

A\(\frac{3}{7}\)
B\(\frac{4}{7}\)
C\(\frac{5}{7}\)
D\(\frac{6}{7}\)
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Question 354
waec 2008

If \(\begin{vmatrix} 4 & x \\ 5 & 3 \end{vmatrix} = 32\), find the value of x.

A4
B2
C-2
D-4
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Question 355
waec 2008

Express \(\frac{1}{1 - \sin 45°}\) in surd form. 

A\(2 + \sqrt{2}\)
B\(2 + \sqrt{3}\)
C\(2 - \sqrt{2}\)
D\(1 + 2\sqrt{2}\)
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Question 356
waec 2008

Given that \(f '(x) = 3x^{2} - 6x + 1\) and f(3) = 5, find f(x).

A\(f(x) = x^{3} - 3x^{2} + x + 20\)
B\(f(x) = x^{3} - 3x^{2} + x + 31\)
C\(f(x) = x^{3} - 3x^{2} + x + 2\)
D\(f(x) = x^{3} - 3x^{2} + x - 13\)
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Question 357
waec 2008

The coefficient of the 5th term in the binomial expansion of \((1 + kx)^{8}\), in ascending powers of x is \(\frac{35}{8}\). Find the value of the constant k.

A2
B\(\frac{1}{2}\)
C\(-\frac{1}{2}\)
D-2
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Question 358
waec 2008

Find the derivative of \(3x^{2} + \frac{1}{x^{2}}\)

A\(6x + 2x^{2}\)
B\(6x + \frac{1}{2x}\)
C\(6x - \frac{2}{x^{3}}\)
D\(6x - \frac{1}{2x}\)
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Question 359
waec 2008

A binary operation ,*, is defined on the set R, of real numbers by \(a * b = a^{2} + b + ab\). Find the value of x for which \(5 * x = 37\).

A7
B2
C-2
D-7
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Question 360
waec 2008

Find the locus of points which is equidistant from P(4, 5) and Q(-6, -1).

A3x - 5y + 13 = 0
B3x - 5y - 7 = 0
C5x - 3y + 7 = 0
D5x + 3y - 1 = 0
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