BECE Mathematics 2025 Theory — Question 3

Question 3 of 7 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Mathematics 2025 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Q1(b). A food canteen used an average of 30,000 litres of water per week. Find the average number of litres per hour. Correct your answer to 3 significant figures.

Model answer

179 litres per hour 1 week = 7 × 24 = 168 hours; 30,000 ÷ 168 = 178.57… ≈ 179 (3 s.f.).

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