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WAEC (WASSCE) Mathematics Past Questions & CBT Practice

Mathematics rewards practice. The syllabus spans Number & Numeration, Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry, Calculus and Statistics, and the questions favour candidates who have rehearsed the standard problem patterns repeatedly under time pressure. On this page you can try sample WAEC (WASSCE) Mathematics past questions with the answers marked, open the paper for each exam year we have, and start timed CBT-style practice.

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Sample WAEC (WASSCE) Mathematics questions

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Q1MEDIUMMathematics
In the diagram, /TP/ = 12cm and it is 6cm from O, the centre of the circle, Calculate < TOP
1. A.120o
2. B.90o✓ Correct
3. C.60o
4. D.45o
Q2MEDIUMMathematics
In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle and PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral. Find the value of x.
1. A.25o
2. B.65o✓ Correct
3. C.115o
4. D.130o
Q3MEDIUMMathematics
If tan x = 1, evaluate sin x + cos x, leaving your answer in the surd form
1. A.2$\sqrt{2}$
2. B.$\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{2}$
3. C.$\sqrt{2}$✓ Correct
4. D.2
Q4MEDIUMMathematics
Given that x = 2 and y = -$\frac{1}{4}$, evaluate $\frac{x^2y - 2xy}{5}$
1. A.zero✓ Correct
2. B.$\frac{1}{5}$
3. C.1
4. D.2
Q5MEDIUMMathematics
Simplify $\frac{\log \sqrt{8}}{\log 4 - \log 2}$
1. A.$\frac{2}{3}$
2. B.$\frac{1}{2} \log 2$
3. C.$\frac{3}{2}$✓ Correct
4. D.$\log 2$
Q6MEDIUMMathematics
Simplify $\frac{\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{y}}{x + y}$
1. A.$\frac{1}{x + y}$
2. B.$\frac{1}{xy}$✓ Correct
3. C.x + y
4. D.xy

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