BECE Mathematics 2025 Objective — Question 99

Question 99 of 120 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Mathematics 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Solve for x if (4x − 3)/9 − x/3 = 5(x − 1)/6.

A. 12
B. 3
C. 9/13Correct
D. 1/2

Explanation

Multiply through by 18: 2(4x−3) − 6x = 15(x−1) → 2x − 6 = 15x − 15 → 9 = 13x → x = 9/13.

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