2024 WAEC (WASSCE) Economics Past Questions

Which of the following is true about parallelogram?

1. A.opposite angles are supplementary
2. B.opposite angles are complementary
3. C.opposite angles are equal
4. D.opposite angles are reflex angles✓ Correct

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence. Her eloping with the man is a stigma to the family

1. A.disgrace✓ Correct
2. B.pride
3. C.calamity
4. D.disappointment
5. E.disaster

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Too many theories will not help us; we need to be ...........

1. A.bookish
2. B.hypothetical✓ Correct
3. C.antithetical
4. D.shrews
5. E.practical

Which of the substances is non-polar?

1. A.Bromine
2. B.Ammonia✓ Correct
3. C.Water
4. D.Hydrogen Bromide

The change in the oxidation state of iron in the reaction represented by the equation:  $2FeCl_{3} + H_{2}S \to 2FeCl_{2} + 2HCl + S$  is

1. A.+2 to +3
2. B.0 to +2
3. C.+3 to +2
4. D.+3 to 0✓ Correct

An arc of a circle, radius 14cm, is 18.33cm long. Calculate to the nearest degree, the angle which the arc subtends at the centre of the circle. [T = $\frac{22}{7}$]

1. A.11o
2. B.20o
3. C.22o
4. D.75o✓ Correct

Cathodic protection of metals is based on

1. A.standard electrode potential of hydrogen
2. B.its electrical conductivity
3. C.nature of oxides formed✓ Correct
4. D.relative tendencies of oxidation

A major source of funds to local government authorities is

1. A.A. donations
2. B.B. import duties
3. C.C. taxes on goods
4. D.D. utility bills✓ Correct

The minimum amount of energy required for effective collisions between reacting particles is known as

1. A.activation energy✓ Correct
2. B.bond energy
3. C.kinetic energy
4. D.potential energy

The most satisfactory explanation for the formation of fold mountain is

1. A.Faulting✓ Correct
2. B.Vulcanicity
3. C.Compressional forces
4. D.Tensional forces