WAEC Mathematics 2023 Question 1

Question 1

Fractions, Decimals and Approximation

Evaluate, correct to three decimal places, (4.314 × 0.000056)/0.0067

  1. A.0.361
  2. B.0.036
  3. C.0.037
  4. D.0.004
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (0.036)

Explanation

4.314 × 0.000056 = 0.00024158, and 0.00024158 ÷ 0.0067 = 0.03606, which is 0.036 to three decimal places.