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WAEC Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 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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6. On a map, 1cm represents 5km. Find the area on the map that represents 100km². A. 2cm² B. 4cm² C. 8cm² D. 16cm²

  • A. 2cm²
  • B. 4cm²Correct
  • C. 8cm²
  • D. 16cm²

Explanation

1cm²→25km²; x→100km² ⇒ x=100/25×1cm²=4cm².

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