WAEC Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 21
Question 21 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Kweku walked 8m up to a slope and was 3m above the ground. If he walks 12m further up the slope, how far above the ground will he be?
- A. 4.5m
- B. 6.0m
- C. 7.5mCorrect
- D. 9.0m
Explanation
By similar triangles, 3/8 = h/20 → h=3×20/8=7.5m.
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