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WAEC Mathematics 2014 Objective — Question 9

Question 9 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Given that x>y and 3<y, which of the following is/are true? I. y>3 II. x<3 III. x>y>3

  • A. I only
  • B. I and II only
  • C. I and III onlyCorrect
  • D. I, II and III

Explanation

Since y>3 (statement I is true) and x>y, then x>y>3 (statement III is true). Statement II (x<3) is false since x>y>3.

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