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Question 141
waec 2020

Solve \(\frac{1}{3}\)(5 - 3x) < \(\frac{2}{5}\)(3 - 7x)

Ax > \(\frac{7}{22}\)
Bx < \(\frac{7}{22}\)
Cx > \(\frac{-7}{27}\)
Dx < \(\frac{-7}{27}\)
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Question 142
waec 2020

The first term of a geometric progression (G.P) is 3 and the 5th term is 48. Find the common ratio. 

A2
B4
C8
D16
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Question 143
waec 2020

The implication x \(\to\) y is equivalent to?

A~ y \(\to\) ~ x
By \(\to\) ~ x
C~ x \(\to\) ~ y
Dy \(\to\) x
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Question 144
waec 2020

Solve 3x - 2y = 10 and x + 3y = 7 simultaneously

Ax = -4 and y = 1
Bx = -1 and y = -4
Cx = 1 and y = 4
Dx = 4 and y = 1
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Question 145
waec 2020

If x = 3 and y = -1, evaluate 2(x\(^2\) - y\(^3\))

A24
B22
C20
D16
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Question 146
waec 2020

Given that \(\frac{\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{5}}\) 

= x + y\(\sqrt{15}\), find the value of (x + y) 

A1\(\frac{3}{5}\)
B1\(\frac{2}{5}\)
C1\(\frac{1}{5}\)
D\(\frac{1}{5}\)
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Question 147
waec 2020

An amount of N550,000.00 was realized when a principal, x was saved at 2% simple interest for 5 years. Find the value of x

AN470,000.00
BN480,000.00
CN490,000.00
DN500,000.00
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Question 148
waec 2020

If 101\(_{\text{two}}\) + 12\(_y\) = 23\(_{\text{five}}\). Find the value of y

A8
B7
C6
D5
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Question 149
waec 2020

Express 1 + 2 log10\(^3\) in the form log10\(^9\) 

Alog10\(^{90}\)
Blog10\(^{19}\)
Clog10\(^{9}\)
Dlog10\(^{6}\)
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Question 150
waec 2020

Simplify; [(\(\frac{16}{9}\))\(^{\frac{-3}{2}}\) x 16\(^{\frac{-3}{4}}\)]\(^{\frac{1}{3}}\)

A\(\frac{3}{4}\)
B\(\frac{9}{16}\)
C\(\frac{3}{8}\)
D\(\frac{1}{4}\)
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Question 151
waec 2020

If  X = {x : x < 7} and Y = {y:y is a factor of 24} are subsets of \(\mu\) = {1, 2, 3...10} find X \(\cap\) Y.

A{2, 3, 4, 6}
B{1, 2, 3, 4, 6}
C{2, 3, 4, 6, 8}
D{1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8}
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Question 152
waec 2020

Evaluate and correct to two decimal places, 75.0785 - 34.624 + 9.83 

A30.60
B50.29
C50.28
D30.63
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Question 153
waec 2019

Evaluate: \(\frac{0.42 \div 2.5}{0.5 \times 2.05}\), leaving the answer in the standard form.

A1.639 x 10\(^2\)
B1.639 x 10\(^1\)
C1.639 x 10\(^{-1}\)
D1.639 x 10\(^{-2}\)
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Question 154
waec 2019

8, 18, 10,14, 18, 11, 13, 14, 13, 17, 15, 8, 16, and 13

The following are scores obtained by some students in a test. How many students scored above the mean score? 

A10
B9
C8
D7
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Question 155
waec 2019

The following are scores obtained by some students in a test. Find the median score 
 

8 18 10 14 18 11 13
14 13 17 15 8 16 13

 

A14.5
B14.0
C13.5
D13.0
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Question 156
waec 2019

The following are scores obtained by some students in a test, Find the mode of the distribution  

8 18 10 14 18 11 13
14 13 17 15 8 16 13

 

A18
B14
C13  
D8
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Question 157
waec 2019

The pie chart represents fruits on display in a grocery shop. If there are 60 oranges on display, how many apples are there?  
 

A90
B80
C70
D40
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Question 158
waec 2019

A box contains 5 red, 6 green and 7 yellow pencils of the same size. What is the probability of picking a green pencil at random?

A\(\frac{1}{6}\)
B\(\frac{1}{4}\)
C\(\frac{1}{3}\)
D\(\frac{1}{2}\)
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Question 159
waec 2019

In the diagram, PQ is parallel to RS, < QFG = 105\(^o\) and < FEG = 50\(^o\). Find the value of n

A40\(^o\)
B55\(^o\)
C75\(^o\)
D130\(^o\)
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Question 160
waec 2019

In the diagram, PQ is parallel to RS, < QFG = 105\(^o\) and < FEG = 50\(^o\). Find the value of m.

A130\(^o\)
B105\(^o\)
C75\(^o\)
D55\(^o\)
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