2023 WAEC (WASSCE) Mathematics Past Questions
Browse the 2023 WAEC (WASSCE) Mathematics past questions with answers and step-by-step explanations. 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. Use the year archive below to time yourself the way the actual exam does — most candidates need to work questions across multiple years before the patterns become obvious.
Sample WAEC (WASSCE) Mathematics questions
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- Q12025MEDIUMChemistry
Sulphur burns in air to form
- A.an acidic oxide
- B.a basic oxide
- C.an amphoteric oxide✓ Correct
- D.a neutra oxide
- E.a mixed oxide
- Q22024MEDIUMGovernment
Promoting electoral integrity is the crucial function of which institution of state?
- A.A. the civil society organisations
- B.B. executive arm of government
- C.C. electoral management body
- D.D. security services✓ Correct
- Q32024MEDIUMEnglish
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Everybody should treat their parents with respect, _______?
- A.should they
- B.shouldn't they
- C.shouldn't we
- D.should we✓ Correct
- Q42025MEDIUMMathematics
A point X is on the bearing 342o from a point Y. What is the bearing of Y from X?
- A.342o✓ Correct
- B.252o
- C.198o
- D.162o
- Q52025MEDIUMEnglish
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. He intentionally hid the document but his secretary.............burnt them
- A.carelessly
- B.willingly✓ Correct
- C.accidentally
- D.foolishly
- Q62020MEDIUMPhysics
An image formed on a screen is always?
- A.inverted
- B.magnified
- C.upright
- D.virtual✓ Correct
- Q72025MEDIUMChemistry
What is the function of sulphur (IV) oxide in the reaction represented by the following equation? SO 2(aq) + 2H2S(g) → 3S (s) + 2H 2O (l)
- A.Dehydrating agent
- B.Oxidising agent
- C.Bleaching agent✓ Correct
- D.Acid
- E.Precipitant
- Q82025MEDIUMPhysics
Which of the following is used to determine the relative density of the acid in a car battery?
- A.Hypsometer
- B.Hygrometer
- C.Manometer
- D.Hydrometer✓ Correct
- E.Spectrometer
- Q92025MEDIUMChemistry
Which of the following compound is used for removing impurities from bauxite?
- A.NaOH
- B.CaCO3✓ Correct
- C.Na3AIF6
- D.H2SO4
- Q102025MEDIUMEnglish
In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. We all know that Bola is insolent whereas Ade is ________
- A.cowardly✓ Correct
- B.respectful
- C.humble
- D.modest
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