WAEC Mathematics 2000 Question 34

Question 34

Inequalities

For an inequality for a distance d metres which is more than 18m, but not more than 23m.

  1. A.18 ≤ d ≤ 23
  2. B.18 < d ≤ 23
  3. C.18 ≤ d < 23
  4. D.d < 18 or d > 23.
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Answer: B (18 < d ≤ 23)

Explanation

'More than 18' means d > 18 and 'not more than 23' means d ≤ 23.