WAEC Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 47
Question 47 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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47. Halima is n years old. Her brother's age is 5 years more than half of her age. How old is her brother? A. n/2 + 5/2 B. n/2 - 5 C. 5 - n/2 D. n/2 + 5
- A. n/2 + 5/2
- B. n/2 - 5
- C. 5 - n/2
- D. n/2 + 5Correct
Explanation
Half of Halima's age = n/2; brother's age = n/2 + 5.
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