Year :
1998
Title :
Mathematics (Core)
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
61 - 63 of 63 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 61. |
A trader makes a loss of 15% when selling an article. Find the ratio, selling price : cost price A. 3:20 B. 3:17 C. 17:20 D. 20:23 |
C |
| 62. |
The side of a square is increased from 20cm to 21cm. Calculate the percentage increase in its area A. 2.5% B. 9.3% C. 10.0% D. 10.25% Detailed Solutionold area = 202 = 400new area = 212 = 441 % increase in area \(=\frac{41}{400}\times \frac{100}{1}\\ =10.25\%\) |
|
| 63. |
Arrange in ascending order of magnitude \(26_8, 36_7, and 25_9\) A. \(25_9 26_8 36_7\) B. \(26_8 25_9 36_7\) C. \(36_7 26_8 25_9\) D. \(36_7 25_9 26_8\) |
B |
| 61. |
A trader makes a loss of 15% when selling an article. Find the ratio, selling price : cost price A. 3:20 B. 3:17 C. 17:20 D. 20:23 |
C |
| 62. |
The side of a square is increased from 20cm to 21cm. Calculate the percentage increase in its area A. 2.5% B. 9.3% C. 10.0% D. 10.25% Detailed Solutionold area = 202 = 400new area = 212 = 441 % increase in area \(=\frac{41}{400}\times \frac{100}{1}\\ =10.25\%\) |
| 63. |
Arrange in ascending order of magnitude \(26_8, 36_7, and 25_9\) A. \(25_9 26_8 36_7\) B. \(26_8 25_9 36_7\) C. \(36_7 26_8 25_9\) D. \(36_7 25_9 26_8\) |
B |