WAEC Mathematics 2021 Question 44

Question 44

Inequalities

The distance (d) between two villages is more than 18 km but not more than 23 km. Which of these inequalities represents the statement?

  1. A.18 ≤ d ≤ 23
  2. B.18 < d < 23
  3. C.18 ≤ d < 23
  4. D.18 < d ≤ 23
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (18 < d ≤ 23)

Explanation

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