1988 WAEC SSCE Mathematics Past Questions

1988

What is the probability of having an odd number in a single toss of a fair die?

1988

A sales girl gave a change of N1.15 to a customer instead of N1.25. Calculate her percentage error

1988

Find the quadratic equation whose roots are x = -2 or x = 7

1988

Calculate the value of x in the diagram above.

1988

A student told to draw the graph of y = x2 + 4x - 6. He is then told to draw a liner graph on the same axis such that the intersection of the two graphs will give the solutions to the equation x2 + 4x - 7 = 0, What is th…

1988

Simplify (271/3)2

1988

If sinθ = 3/5 find tanθ for 0 < θ < 90o

1988

Points P and Q respectively 24m north and 7m east point R What is the bearing of Q from P to the nearest whole degree?

1988

Points P and Q respectively 24m north and 7m east point R Calculate [PQ] in meters

1988

The number 186,470 was corrected to 186,000. Which of the following describe the degree of approximation made?I. to the nearest hundred II. to the nearest thousand III. to 3 significant figures Iv. 3 significant figures

1988

What is the difference in longitude between P (lat. 50oN. long. 50oW) and Q (lat.50 sup>oN, long. 150W)?

1988

A ladder 9m long leans against a vertical wall, making an angle of 64o with the horizontal ground. calculate correct to one decimal place, how far the foot of the ladder is from the wall.

1988

In the diagram above, find the ratio |PQ|/|PR|

1988

A group of students took a test and the following frequency table shows the scores above.The median score is

1988

A group of students took a test and the following frequency table shows the scores above.The mean score is

1988

A group of students took a test and the following frequency table shows the scores above.Find the mode

1988

Find the 8th term of the A.P -3, -1, 1 ......

1988

Simplify 361/2 x 64-1/3 x 50

1988

Express the product of 0.06 and 0.09 in standard form

1988

Evaluate (101.5)2 - (100.5)2

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1988 WAEC SSCE Mathematics Past Questions

What is the probability of having an odd number in a single toss of a fair die?

A sales girl gave a change of N1.15 to a customer instead of N1.25. Calculate her percentage error

Find the quadratic equation whose roots are x = -2 or x = 7

Calculate the value of x in the diagram above.

A student told to draw the graph of y = x2 + 4x - 6. He is then told to draw a liner graph on the same axis such that the intersection of the two graphs will give the solutions to the equation x2 + 4x - 7 = 0, What is th…

Simplify (271/3)2

If sinθ = 3/5 find tanθ for 0 &lt; θ &lt; 90o

Points P and Q respectively 24m north and 7m east point R What is the bearing of Q from P to the nearest whole degree?

Points P and Q respectively 24m north and 7m east point R Calculate [PQ] in meters

The number 186,470 was corrected to 186,000. Which of the following describe the degree of approximation made?I. to the nearest hundred II. to the nearest thousand III. to 3 significant figures Iv. 3 significant figures

What is the difference in longitude between P (lat. 50oN. long. 50oW) and Q (lat.50 sup&gt;oN, long. 150W)?

A ladder 9m long leans against a vertical wall, making an angle of 64o with the horizontal ground. calculate correct to one decimal place, how far the foot of the ladder is from the wall.

In the diagram above, find the ratio |PQ|/|PR|

A group of students took a test and the following frequency table shows the scores above.The median score is

A group of students took a test and the following frequency table shows the scores above.The mean score is

A group of students took a test and the following frequency table shows the scores above.Find the mode

Find the 8th term of the A.P -3, -1, 1 ......

Simplify 361/2 x 64-1/3 x 50

Express the product of 0.06 and 0.09 in standard form

Evaluate (101.5)2 - (100.5)2

If sinθ = 3/5 find tanθ for 0 < θ < 90o

What is the difference in longitude between P (lat. 50oN. long. 50oW) and Q (lat.50 sup>oN, long. 150W)?