WAEC - Further Mathematics (2021)

  • 1
    Simplify ( \(\frac{1}{2 - √3}\) + \(\frac{2}{2 + √3}\) )\(^{-1}\)
    Menjawab
    (C)
    \(\frac{1}{33}\)(6 + √3)
  • 2
    For what range of values of x is x\(^2\) - 2x - 3 ≤ 0
    Menjawab
    (A)
    {x: -1 ≤ x ≤ 3}
  • 3
    Given that M = \(\begin{pmatrix} 3 & 2 \\ -1 & 4 \end{pmatrix}\) and N = \(\begin{pmatrix} 5 & 6 \\ -2 & -3 \end{pmatrix}\), calculate (3M - 2N)
    Menjawab
    (B)
    \(\begin{pmatrix} -1 & -6 \\ 1 & 18 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • 4
    Simplify \(\frac{1}{3}\) log8 + \(\frac{1}{3}\) log 64 - 2 log6
    Menjawab
    (C)
    log \(\frac{2}{9}\)
  • 5
    Solve (\(\frac{1}{9}\))\(^{x + 2}\) = 243\(^{x - 2}\) 
    Menjawab
    (B)
    \(\frac{6}{7}\)
  • 6

    g(x) = 2x + 3 and f(x) = 3x\(^2\) - 2x + 4

    find f {g (-3)}.

     

    Menjawab
    (A)
    37
  • 7

    Using binomial expansion of ( 1 + x)\(^6\) = 1 + 6x + 15x\(^2\) + 20x\(^3\) + 6x\(^5\) + x)\(^6\), find, correct to three decimal places, the value of (1.998))\(^6\)

     

    Menjawab
    (B)
    63.167
  • 8
    In how many ways can 8 persons be seated on a bench if only three seats are available?
    Menjawab
    (C)
    336
  • 9
    If α and β are the roots of 3x\(^2\) - 7x + 6 = 0, find \(\frac{1}{α}\) + \(\frac{1}{β}\)
    Menjawab
    (A)
    \(\frac{7}{6}\)
  • 10
    If f(x) = 4x\(^3\) + px\(^2\) + 7x - 23 is divided by (2x -5), the remainder is 7. find the value of p
    Menjawab
    (B)
    -8.0
  • 11
    For what value of k is 4x\(^2\) - 12x + k, a perfect square?
    Menjawab
    (D)
    9
  • 12

    A binary operation * is defined on the set of real numbers, R, by

    P * q = \(\frac{q^2 - p^2}{2pq}\). Find 3 * 2

    Menjawab
    (C)
    -\(\frac{5}{12}\)
  • 13
    Find the inverse of \(\begin{pmatrix} 4 & 2 \\ -3 & -2 \end{pmatrix}\)
    Menjawab
    (A)
     \(\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 1 \\ -1.5 & -2 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • 14
    Given that P = { x: 0 ≤ x ≤ 36, x is a factor of 36 divisible by 3} and Q = { x: 0 ≤ x ≤ 36, x is an even number and a perfect square}, find P n Q.
    Menjawab
    (D)
    {36}
  • 15

    A body of mass 15kg is placed on a smooth plane which is inclined at 60° to the horizontal. If the box is at rest,

    calculate the normal reaction to the plane. [ Take g = 10m/s\(^2\) ]

    Menjawab
    (B)
    75N
  • 16

    A fair die is tossed 60 times and the results are recorded in the table

    Number of die 1 2 3 4 5 6
    Frequency 15 10 14 2 8 11

    Find the probability of obtaining a prime number.

    Menjawab
    (D)
    \(\frac{8}{15}\)
  • 17
    If 2y\(^2\) + 7 = 3y - xy, find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\)
    Menjawab
    (D)
    \(\frac{ -y}{4y+ x -3}\)
  • 18
    Three forces, F\(_1\) (8N, 030°), F\(_2\) (10N, 150° ) and F\(_3\) ( KN, 240° )are in equilibrium. Find the value of N
    Menjawab
    (C)
    6√3
  • 19
    In △PQR, \(\overline{PQ}\) = 5i - 2j and \(\overline{QR}\) = 4i + 3j. Find \(\overline{RP}\).
    Menjawab
    (A)
    -i - 5j
  • 20

    A stone is thrown vertically upward and distance, S metres after t seconds is given by S = 12t + \(\frac{5}{2t^2}\) - t\(^3\).

    Calculate the maximum height reached.

    Menjawab
    (C)
    31.5m
  • 21

    A stone is thrown vertically upward and distance, S metres after t seconds is given by S = 12t + \(\frac{5}{2t^2}\) - t\(^3\).

    Calculate the distance travelled in the third second.

    Menjawab
    (A)
    5.5m
  • 22

    Given that F\(^1\)(x) = x\(^3\) √x, find f(x)

     

     

    Menjawab
    (A)
    \(\frac{2x^{9/2}}{9}\) + c
  • 23
    If ( 1- 2x)\(^4\) = 1 + px + qx\(^2\) - 32x\(^3\) + 16\(^4\), find the value of (q - p)
    Menjawab
    (D)
    32
  • 24
    If sin x = \(\frac{12}{13}\) and sin y = \(\frac{4}{5}\), where x and y are acute angles, find  cos (x + y)
    Menjawab
    (C)
    \(\frac{-33}{65}\)
  • 25
    The first term of an AP is 4 and the sum of the first three terms is 18. Find the product of the first three terms
    Menjawab
    (C)
    192
  • 26
    A committee consists of 6 boys and 4 girls. In how many ways can a sub-committee consisting of 3 boys and 2 girls be formed if one particular boy and one particular girl must be on the sub-committee?
    Menjawab
    (D)
    30
  • 27
    If √5 cosx + √15sinx = 0, for 0° < x < 360°, find the values of x.
    Menjawab
    (C)
    150° and 330°
  • 28
    If 2i +pj and 4i -2j are perpendicular, find the value of p.
    Menjawab
    (C)
    4
  • 29

    Consider the following statements:

    X: Benita is polite

    y: Benita is neat

    z: Benita is intelligent

    Which of the following symbolizes the statement: "Benita is neat if and only if she is neither polite nor intelligent"?

    Menjawab
    (C)
    y⟺ ~x ^ ~z
  • 30

    A bag contains 8 red, 4 blue and 2 green identical balls. Two balls are drawn randomly from the bag without replacement. Find the probability that the balls drawn are red and blue.

    A. 12/91 B. C. D.

    Menjawab
    (D)
    32/91
  • 31
    The gradient ofy= 3x\(^2\) + 11x + 7 at P(x.y) is -1. Find the coordinates of P. 
    Menjawab
    (B)
    (-2,-3)
  • 32

    Find the equation of the normal to the curve y= 2x\(^2\) - 5x + 10 at P(1, 7).

     

    Menjawab
    (C)
    y - x - 6=0
  • 33
    Find the value of the derivative of y = 3x\(^2\) (2x +1) with respect to x at the point x = 2. 
    Menjawab
    (B)
    84
  • 34
    Find the radius of the circle 2x\(^2\) - 4x + 2y\(^2\) - 6y -2 = 0. 
    Menjawab
    (D)
    \(\frac{\sqrt{17}}{2}\)
  • 35
    Given that f: x --> x\(^2\) - x + 1 is defined on the Set Q = { x : 0 ≤ x < 20, x is a multiple of 5}. find the set of range of F.
    Menjawab
    (A)
    {21, 91, 221}