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Question 491

waec 2016

Simplify \(\frac{(p - r)^2 - r^2}{2p^2 - 4pr}\)

A\(\frac{1}{2}\)

Bp - 2r

C\(\frac{1}{p - 2r}\)

D\(\frac{2p}{p - 2r}\)

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Question 492

waec 2016

If 20(mod 9) is equivalent to y(mod 6), find y.

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Question 493

waec 2016

Examine M' \(\cap\) N from the venn diagram

A{f, g}

B{e}

C{e, f, g}

D{e, f, g}

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Question 494

waec 2016

The perimeter of a sector of a circle of radius 21cm is 64cm. Find the angle of the sector [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]

A70^o

B60^o

C55^o

D42^o

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Question 495

waec 2016

The diagram, MOPQ is a trapezium with QP||MO, MQ||NP, NQ||OP, |QP| = 9cm and the height of \(\Delta\) QNP = 6cm, calculate the area of the trapezium.

A96cm²

B90cm²

C81cm²

D27cm²

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Question 496

waec 2016

Express 1975 correct to 2 significant figures

A20

B1,900

C1,980

D2,000

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Question 497

waec 2016

A sphere of radius rcm has the same volume as cylinder of radius 3cm and height 4cm. Find the value of r

A\(\frac{2}{3}\)

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Question 498

waec 2016

If log₂(3x - 1) = 5, find x.

A2.00

B3.67

C8.67

D11

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Question 499

waec 2016

The marks of eight students in a test are: 3, 10, 4, 5, 14, 13, 16 and 7. Find the range

A16

B14

C13

D11

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Question 500

waec 2016

A fair die is thrown two times. What is the probability that the sum of the scores is at least 10?

A\(\frac{5}{36}\)

B\(\frac{1}{6}\)

C\(\frac{5}{18}\)

D\(\frac{2}{3}\)

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Question 501

waec 2016

The figure is a pie chart which represents the expenditure of a family in a year. If the total income of the family was Le 10,800,000.00, how much was spent on food?

ALe 2,250,000.00

BLe 22,700,000.00

CLe 3,600,000.00

DLe 4,500,000.00

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Question 502

waec 2016

In the diagram, TX is perpendicular to UW, |UX| = 1cm and |TX| = |WX| = \(\sqrt{3}\)cm. Find UTW

A135^o

B105^o

C75^o

D60^o

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Question 503

waec 2016

In the diagram, PR||SV||WY|, TX||QY|, < PQT = 48o and < TXW = 60o.Find < TQU.

A120^o

B108^o

C72^o

D60^o

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Question 504

waec 2016

In the diagram, TS is a tangent to the circle at S. |PR| and < PQR = 177o. Calculate < PST.

A54^o

B44^o

C34^o

D27^o

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Question 505

waec 2016

Kweku walked 8m up to slope and was 3m above the ground. If he walks 12m further up the slope, how far above the ground will he be?

A4.5m

B6.0m

C7.5m

D9.0m

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Question 506

waec 2016

In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle, < XOZ = (10cm)^o and < XWZ = m^o. Calculate the value of m.

A30

B36

C40

D72

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Question 507

waec 2016

In the diagram, \(\bar{PF}\), \(\bar{QT}\), \(\bar{RG}\) intersect at S and PG||RG. If < SPQ = 113º and < RSt = 22º, find < PSQ

A22^o

B45^o

C67^o

D89^o

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Question 508

waec 2016

In the diagram, \(\bar{YW}\) is a tangent to the circle at X, |UV| = |VX| and < VXW = 50º. Find the value of < UXY.

A70^o

B80^o

C105^o

D110^o

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Question 509

waec 2016

\(\begin{array}{c|c}
Age(years) & 13 & 14 & 15 & 16 & 17 \\
\hline
Frequency & 10 & 24 & 8 & 5 & 3
\end{array}\)
Find the median age

A13

B14

C15

D16

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Question 510

waec 2016

Age(years)	13	14	15	16	17
Frequency	10	24	8	5	3

The table shows the ages of students in a club. How many students are in the club?

A50

B55

C60

D65

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