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Question 21
waec 2025

If R = {2, 4, 6, 7} and S = {1, 2, 4, 8} then R ∪ S equals 

A{1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8}
B{1, 2, 4, 7, 8}
C{1, 4, 7, 8}
D{2, 6, 7}
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Question 22
waec 2025

Find the nth term U\(_n\) of the A.P. 11, 4, -3, …

AU\(_n\) = 19 - 7n
BU\(_n\) = 19 + 7n
CU\(_n\) = 18 - 7n
DU\(_n\) = 18 + 7n
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Question 23
waec 2025

By selling some crates of soft drinks for ₦600.00, a dealer makes a profit of 50%. How much did the dealer pay for the drinks?

A₦400.00
B₦1200.00
C₦900.00
D₦450.00
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Question 24
waec 2025

Given that log\(_2a\) = log\(_84\), find a.

A2\(^{\frac{1}{2}}\)
B2\(^{\frac{2}{3}}\)
C4\(^{\frac{2}{3}}\)
D4\(^{\frac{1}{2}}\)
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Question 25
waec 2025

Simplify 0.027\(^{-\frac{1}{3}}\)

A\(\frac{3}{10}\)
B3\(\frac{1}{3}\)
C\(\frac{1}{3}\)
D3
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Question 26
waec 2025

Express 0.000834 in standard form.

A8.34 x 10\(^{-4}\)
B8.34 x 10\(^{-3}\)
C8.34 x 10\(^4\)
D8.34 x 10\(^3\)
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Question 27
waec 2025

If three children share ₦10.50 among themselves in the ratio 6:7:8, how much is the largest share?

A₦3.50
B₦4.00
C₦4.50
D₦3.00
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Question 28
waec 2025

Find (101\(_2\))\(^2\), expressing the answer in base 2.

A11101
B10101
C10010
D11001
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Question 29
waec 2024

For what values of y is \(\frac{y + 2}{8y^2 - 10y  +  3}\) not defined?

A\(\frac{-3}{4}\), \(\frac{1}{2}\)
B\(\frac{-3}{4}\), \(\frac{-1}{2}\)
C\(\frac{3}{4}\), \(\frac{1}{2}\)
D\(\frac{3}{4}\), \(\frac{-1}{2}\)
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Question 30
waec 2024

The fourth and eighth terms of an Arithmetic Progression are 16 and 40 respectively. Find the common difference.

A- 6
B6
C-2
D2
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Question 31
waec 2024

Find the range of the following set of numbers: 28, 29, 39, 38, 33, 37, 26, 20, 15, and 25.

A22
B24
C25
D27
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Question 32
waec 2024

Which of the following points lies on the line 3x - 8y = 11?

A(1, 1)
B(1, -1)
C(-1, 1)
D(-1, -1)
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Question 33
waec 2024

The probability that Amaka will pass an examination is \(\frac{3}{7}\) and that Bala will pass is \(\frac{4}{9}\). Find the probability that both will pass the examination.

A\(\frac{2}{21}\)
B\(\frac{4}{21}\).
C\(\frac{5}{21}\)
D\(\frac{9}{21}\)
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Question 34
waec 2024

In the diagram \(\overline{TU}\) is a tangent to the circle SPQR at P. If \(\angle\)PTS = 44º, \(\angle\)SQP = 35º, find \(\angle\)PST

A101º
B125º
C130º
D135º
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Question 35
waec 2024

A cliff on the bank of a river 87 m high. A boat on the river is 22 m away from the cliff. Calculate, correct to the nearest degree, the angle of depression of the boat from the top of the cliff.

A76\(^o\)
B64\(^o\)
C36\(^o\)
D24\(^o\)
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Question 36
waec 2024

The area of a sector of a circle with radius 7cm is 51.3 cm\(^2\). Calculate, correct to the nearest whole number, the angle of the sector. (Take \(\pi\) = \(\frac{22}{7}\))

A60\(^0\)
B120\(^0\)
C150\(^0\)
D150\(^0\)
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Question 37
waec 2024

A die is tossed once. Find the probability of getting a prime number.

A\(\frac{1}{2}\)
B\(\frac{1}{6}\)
C\(\frac{1}{3}\)
D\(\frac{2}{3}\)
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Question 38
waec 2024

Two opposite sides of a rectangle are (5x + 3) m and (2x + 9) m. If an adjacent side is (6x - 7) m, find in m\(^2\), the area of the rectangle.

A45
B65
C125
D165
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Question 39
waec 2024

The following are the masses (in kg) of members in a club: 59, 44, 53, 49, 57, 40, 48, and 50. Calculate the variance of the distribution.

A35
B36
C40
D50
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Question 40
waec 2024

The following are the masses (in kg) of members in a club: 59, 44, 53, 49, 57, 40, 48, and 50. Calculate the mean mass.

A44 kg
B50 kg
C40 kg
D53 kg
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