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WAEC Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 24

Question 24 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

24. [A straight line passes through the points P(1,2) and Q(5,8)] Calculate the gradient of the line PQ. A. 3/5 B. 2/3 C. 3/2 D. 5/3

A. 3/5
B. 2/3
C. 3/2Correct
D. 5/3

Explanation

Gradient = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) = (8-2)/(5-1)=6/4=3/2.

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