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WAEC Mathematics 2015 Objective — Question 38

Question 38 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Illustrate graphically the solution of y/2 + 1/8 > 5y/8

  • A. y<1Correct
  • B. y>1
  • C. y≤1
  • D. y≥1

Explanation

Multiplying through by 8: 4y+1>5y → 1>y, i.e. y<1, represented on the number line with an open circle at 1 and shading to the left.

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