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Question 541
waec 2015

Simplify: \(\frac{3x - y}{xy} - \frac{2x + 3y}{2xy} + \frac{1}{2}\)

A\(\frac{4x + 5y - xy}{2xy}\)
B\(\frac{5y - 4x + xy}{2xy}\)
C\(\frac{5x + 4y - xy}{2xy}\)
D\(\frac{4x - 5y + xy}{2xy}\)
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Question 542
waec 2015

The area of a rhombus is 110 cm\(^2\). If the diagonals are 20 cm and (2x + 1) cm long, find the value of x.

A5.0
B4.0
C3.0
D2.5
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Question 543
waec 2015
Which of the following is used to determine the mode of a grouped data?
ABar chart
BFrequency polygon
COgive
DHistogram
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Question 544
waec 2015
Make K the subject of the relation T = \(\sqrt{\frac{TK - H}{K - H}}\)
AK = \(\frac{H(T^2 - 1)}{T^2 - T}\)
BK = \(\frac{HT}{(T - 1)^2}\)
CK = \(\frac{H(T^2 + 1)}{T}\)
DK = \(\frac{H(T - 1)}{T}\)
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Question 545
waec 2015

In the given diagram, \(\bar{QT}\) and \(\bar{PR}\) are straight lines, < ROS = (3n - 20), < SOT = n, < POL = m and < QOL is a right angle. Find the value of n.

A35o
B40o
C55o
D60o
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Question 546
waec 2015

If \(\frac{\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}}\) is simplified as m + n\(\sqrt{6}\), find the value of (m + n)

A\(\frac{1}{3}\)
B\(\frac{2}{3}\)
C1\(\frac{1}{3}\)
D1\(\frac{2}{3}\)
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Question 547
waec 2015

Tom will be 25 years old in n years' time. If he is 5 years younger than Bade, find Bade's present age.

A(30 - n)years
B(20 - n)years
C(25 - n)years
D(30 + n)years
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Question 548
waec 2015
In the diagram, VW//YZ, |WX| = 6cm, |XY| = 16cm, |YZ| = 20cm and |ZX| = 12cm. Calculate |VX|
A3cm
B4cm
C6cm
D8cm
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Question 549
waec 2015

The probability that kebba, Ebou and Omar will hit a target are \(\frac{2}{3}\), \(\frac{3}{4}\) and \(\frac{4}{5}\) respectively. Find the probability that only Kebba will hit the target.

A\(\frac{2}{5}\)
B\(\frac{7}{60}\)
C\(\frac{1}{30}\)
D\(\frac{1}{60}\)
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Question 550
waec 2015
Score 0 - 4 5 - 9 10 - 14
Frequency 2 1 2

The table shows the distribution of the scores of some students in a test. Calculate the mean scores.

A5.6
B6.2
C6.6
D7.0
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Question 551
waec 2015

The scores of twenty students in a test are as follows: 44, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 53, 54, 58, 59, 60, 61, 63, 65, 67, 70, 73, 75. Find the third quartile.

A62
B63
C64
D65
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Question 552
waec 2015

The population of students in a school is 810. If this is represented on a pie chart, calculate the sectoral angle for a class of 72 students

A32o
B45o
C60o
D75o
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Question 553
waec 2015

The angle of elevation of an aircraft from a point K on the horizontal ground 30\(\alpha\). If the aircraft is 800m above the ground, how far is it from K?

A400.00m
B692.82m
C923.76m
D1,600.00m
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Question 554
waec 2015

PQRS is a square. If x is the midpoint of PQ, calculate correct to the nearest degree,

A53o
B55o
C63o
D65o
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Question 555
waec 2015

\(\begin{array}{c|c}
x & 0 & 1\frac{1}{4} & 2 & 4\\
\hline
y & 3 & 5\frac{1}{2} & &
\end{array}\)
The table given shows some values for a linear graph. Find the gradient of the line

A1
B2
C3
D4
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Question 556
waec 2015

In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle, \(\bar{RT}\) is a diameter, < PQT = 33\(^o\) and < TOS =  76\(^o\). Using the diagram, find the value of angle PTR.

A76o
B71o
C57o
D33o
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Question 557
waec 2015

In the diagram, O is the centre, \(\bar{RT}\) is a diameter, < PQT = 33\(^o\) and

A73o
B67o
C57o
D37o
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Question 558
waec 2015

In the diagram, PQ//RT, QR//SU,

A134o
B132o
C96o
D48o
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Question 559
waec 2015

In the diagram, PTR is a tangent to the centre O. If angles TON = 108°, Calculate the size of angle PTN

A132o
B126o
C108o
D102o
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Question 560
waec 2015

In the diagram, O is the centre. If PQ//RS and ∠ find the size of ∠POM.

A40o
B50o
C60o
D80o
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