WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3098

15,486.

The diagram above illustrates the mercury-in-glass thermometer used for determining the temperature of a room. Use the data on it to determine the room temperature.

A.

3.3°C

B.

7.0°C

C.

13°C

D.

30.0°C

Correct answer is D

Let the room temperature be X.

We have, \(\frac{3-0}{10-0} = \frac{X-0}{100-0}\)

\(\frac{3}{10} = \frac{X}{100}\)

\(X = \frac{3 \times 100}{10}\)

= 30°C

15,487.

An object at rest is said to possess 

A.

potential energy

B.

kinetic energy

C.

chemical energy

D.

electrical energy

Correct answer is A

Potential energy is the energy that is stored in an object due to its position relative to some zero position

15,488.

The bank type responsible for the formulation of rules and regulations guiding the banking industry is known as?

A.

Commercial bank

B.

Central bank

C.

Mortgage bank

D.

Merchant bank

Correct answer is B

Central bank is the highest financial institution in a country which carries out the monetary policy of the government. The central bank controls, regulate and supervise the components of the banking system. It lays down rules and regulation to be followed by all banks to ensure smooth operation.

15,489.

The two major types of international trade are Bilateral trade and?

A.

Internal trade

B.

Multilateral trade

C.

Dilateral trade

D.

Trilateral trade

Correct answer is B

Multilateral trade is a type of international trade in which a country trades with many other countries. This ensures international division of labour. It is the type of trade in which many countries exchange their goods and services.

15,490.

In which system of givernment are all the components units soverign?

A.

Confederal

B.

Federal

C.

monarchical

D.

Republican

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.