WAEC Mathematics 2011 Question 50

Question 50

Linear and Simultaneous Equations

If E = MN/(S + N) and E = 75, M = 120, N = 5000, find S.

  1. A.1000
  2. B.2000
  3. C.3000
  4. D.4000
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Answer: C (3000)

Explanation

75 = 600,000/(S + 5000), so S + 5000 = 8000 and S = 3000.