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WAEC Mathematics 2024 Objective — Question 49

Question 49 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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49. The fourth and eighth terms of an Arithmetic Progression are 16 and 40 respectively. Find the common difference.

  • A. -6
  • B. 6Correct
  • C. -2
  • D. 2

Explanation

T₄=a+3d=16, T₈=a+7d=40; subtracting: 4d=24 → d=6.

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