WAEC Mathematics 2024 past questions

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Ten questions from the 2024 WAEC Mathematics paper, with answers and explanations. We hold 63 questions from this paper, and the Skolra app has all of them.

WAEC Mathematics 2024 questions and answers

1. 1.

   The number 1621 was subtracted from 6244 in base x. If the result was 4323, find x.

   1. A
      2160cm³
   2. B
      1760cm³
      Correct
   3. C
      1560cm³
   4. D
      1960cm³
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   Answer: B

   This is a comprehensive solution to question 37 involving mathematical principles and step-by-step derivation.

   The correct answer B is obtained through systematic application of relevant formulas and logical reasoning.

2. 2.

   A number is added to both the numerator and the denominator of the fraction $\frac{1}{8}$ if the result is $\frac{1}{2}$, find the number.

   1. A
      p∨q
   2. B
      p∧q
   3. C
      p⟹q
      Correct
   4. D
      ¬(p∧¬q)
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   Answer: C

   This is a comprehensive solution to question 47 involving mathematical principles and step-by-step derivation.

   The correct answer C is obtained through systematic application of relevant formulas and logical reasoning.

3. 3.

   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.

   1. A
      mean=50.5
      Correct
   2. B
      mean=49.5
   3. C
      mean=50
   4. D
      mean=51
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   Answer: A

   This is a comprehensive solution to question 24 involving mathematical principles and step-by-step derivation.

   The correct answer B is obtained through systematic application of relevant formulas and logical reasoning.

4. 4.

   Two observers Abu and Badu, 46 m apart, observe a bird on a vertical pole from the same side of the bird. The angles of elevation of the bird from Abu's and Badu's eye are 40º and 48º respectively. If at the foot of the pole Abu and Badu are on same horizontal;

   (a) illustrate the information in a diagram;

   (b) calculate, correct to one decimal place, the height of the pole.

   1. A
      h≈68.2m
   2. B
      h≈45.3m
      Correct
   3. C
      h≈54.6m
   4. D
      h≈51.2m
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   Answer: B

   This is a comprehensive solution to question 6 involving mathematical principles and step-by-step derivation.

   The correct answer A is obtained through systematic application of relevant formulas and logical reasoning.

5. 5.

   Consider the following statements:

   m = Edna is respectful

   n = Edna is brilliant,

   If m ⇒ n, which of the following is valid?

   1. A
      R=(V/πl-r²)^0.5
   2. B
      R=√(V²/πl+r²)
      Correct
   3. C
      R=√(V/πl+r²)
   4. D
      R=√(V/(πl)+r²)
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   Answer: B

   This is a comprehensive solution to question 48 involving mathematical principles and step-by-step derivation.

   The correct answer A is obtained through systematic application of relevant formulas and logical reasoning.

6. 6.

   A cone and a cylinder are of equal volume. The base radius of the cone is twice the radius of the cylinder. What is the ratio of the height of the cylinder to that of the cone?

   1. A
      ∠GKH=28°
   2. B
      ∠GKH=52°
      Correct
   3. C
      ∠GKH=68°
   4. D
      ∠GKH=58°
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   Answer: B

   This is a comprehensive solution to question 32 involving mathematical principles and step-by-step derivation.

   The correct answer B is obtained through systematic application of relevant formulas and logical reasoning.

7. 7.

   The time(t) taken to buy fuel at a filling station varies directly as the number of vehicles(V) in a queue and varies inversely as the number of pumps (P), available at the station. In a station with 5 pumps, it took 10 minutes to fuel 20 vehicles. find the;

   (a) relationship between t, P, and V;

   (b) time it takes to fuel 50 vehicles at a station with 2 pumps;

   (c) number of pumps required to fuel 40 vehicles in 20 minutes.

   1. A
      t=kV/P
      Correct
   2. B
      t=V/(kP)
   3. C
      t=P/(kV)
   4. D
      t=kP/V
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   Answer: A

   This is a comprehensive solution to question 13 involving mathematical principles and step-by-step derivation.

   The correct answer A is obtained through systematic application of relevant formulas and logical reasoning.

8. 8.

   Multiply 3.4 x 10$^{-5}$ by 7.1 x 10$^8$ and leave the answer in standard form.

   1. A
      180
   2. B
      160
   3. C
      150
   4. D
      170
      Correct
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   Answer: D

   This is a comprehensive solution to question 63 involving mathematical principles and step-by-step derivation.

   The correct answer C is obtained through systematic application of relevant formulas and logical reasoning.

9. 9.

   The diameter of a circle centre O is 26 cm. If a chord $\overline{PQ}$ is drawn such that it is 5 cm from O to the centre of the chord, calculate, correct to the nearest whole number, the

   (a)$\angle$POQ

   (b) Area of the minor segment formed by the chord $\overline{PQ}$. [take $\pi$ = $\frac{22}{7}$]

   1. A
      θ=134°; Area=31cm²
      Correct
   2. B
      θ=76°; Area=30cm²
   3. C
      θ=135°; Area=139cm²
   4. D
      θ=127°; Area=32cm²
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   Answer: A

   This is a comprehensive solution to question 5 involving mathematical principles and step-by-step derivation.

   The correct answer C is obtained through systematic application of relevant formulas and logical reasoning.

10. 10.

    A circular floor of a building is to be tiled with ceramic tiles each of side 40 cm. If the perimeter of the floor is 66 m, calculate, correct to the nearest whole number, the number of tiles required to completely tile the floor.[take $\pi$ = $\frac{22}{7}$]

    1. A
       87 tiles
       Correct
    2. B
       88 tiles
    3. C
       85 tiles
    4. D
       86 tiles
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    Answer: A

    This is a comprehensive solution to question 11 involving mathematical principles and step-by-step derivation.

    The correct answer C is obtained through systematic application of relevant formulas and logical reasoning.

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