WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3946

19,726.

Root hairs absorb water from the soil by 

A.

diffusion

B.

osmosis

C.

plasmolysis

D.

translocation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

19,727.

Two numbers 24\(_{x}\) and 31\(_y\) are equal in value when converted to base ten. Find the equation connecting x and y

A.

2x = 3(y - 1)

B.

4x - y = 1

C.

3y + 2x = 3

D.

3y = 2 (x + 3)

Correct answer is A

24\(_x\) = 31\(_y\)

\(2 \times x^1 + 4 \times x^0 = 3 \times y^1 + 1 \times y^0\)

\(2x + 4 = 3y + 1 \implies 2x = 3y + 1 - 4\)

\(2x = 3y - 3 = 3(y - 1)\)

19,728.

Simplify 3.72 x 0.025 and express your answer in the standard form

A.

\(9.3\times 10^3\)

B.

\(9.3\times 10^2\)

C.

\(9.3\times 10^{-2}\)

D.

\(9.3\times 10^{-3}\)

Correct answer is C

\(3.72 \times 0.025 = 0.093 = 9.3\times 10^{-2}\)

19,729.

Which of the following diseases results from the deficiency of insulin?

A.

Cretinism

B.

Goitre

C.

Beri-beri

D.

 Diabetes

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

19,730.

The height of a pyramid on square base is 15cm. If the volume is 80cm\(^3\), find the length of the side of the base

A.

3.3cm

B.

5.3cm

C.

4.0cm

D.

8.0cm

Correct answer is C

Volume = \(\frac{1}{3} b^2 h\)

\(\therefore b = \sqrt{\frac{3v}{h}}\)

\(b = \sqrt{\frac{3(80)}{15}} \)

\(b = \sqrt{16} = 4.0 cm\)