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NECO SSCE 2001
Algebra
Solution
Find the value of k such that \(t^2\) + kt + \(\frac{25}{4}\) is a perfect square
A
5
B
3
C
\(\frac{5}{2}\)
D
\(\frac{5}{4}\)
E
\(\frac{1}{5}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(t^2\) + kt + \(\frac{25}{4}\)
The general form of quadratic expression = ax\(^2\) + bx + c
comparing \(t^2\) + kt + \(\frac{25}{4}\) and the general form
a = 1, b = k and c = \(\frac{25}{4}\)
using: b\(^2\) = 4ac we can find the value of k. ( note: there is/are another way(s) to find the value of k)
k\(^2\) = 4 x 1 x \(\frac{25}{4}\)
k\(^2\) = 25
taking the square root of both sides
k = 5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41822)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The angle of elevation of the top T of a pole from a point X on the horizontal ground is 32^\circ, if X is 68 m away from the foot F of the pole, calculate the height FT of the pole, correct to one decimal place.
A
128.3m
B
108.8m
C
80.2m
D
57.7m
E
42.5m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
to calculate for the high of the pole, we use sohcahtoa
Let the height of the pole be x.
Tan32º = \(\frac{opp}{adj}\)
Tan32º = \(\frac{x}{68}\)
x = Tan32º x 68 = 42.5m ( to 1 d.p)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41826)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Number and Numeration
Solution
If the volume of a cube is (8 x \(10^3\))cm\(^3\), what is the surface area of the cube?
A
2,400 cm\(^2\)
B
1,600 cm\(^2\)
C
120 cm\(^2\)
D
24 cm\(^2\)
E
16 cm\(^2\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
VOLUME of CUBE = \(L^3\)
8000 = \(L^3\)
L = \(\sqrt[3]{8000}\) = 20
S. A. CUBE = 6\(L^2\)
S. A. CUBE = 6 x 20 x 20 = 2400\(cm^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41836)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Geometry and Trigonometry
A chord is drawn 12cm away from the centre of a circle of radius 13cm. What is the length of the chord?
A
169.00 cm
B
144.00 cm
C
25.00 cm
D
17.69 cm
E
10.00 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option E.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41846)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A bottle of malt costs three times as much as a bottle of Mirinda. If 5 bottles of malt and 4 bottles of Mirinda cost N380.00 altogether, how much does a bottle of malt cost?
A
N90.00
B
N80.000
C
N60.000
D
N40.000
E
N20.000
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
let one bottle of mirinda cost = #x, a bottle of malt will cost #3x
4 bottles of mirinda will cost = #4x, then 5 bottles of malt cost = #15x
total cost = 4x + 15x = 380
x = 380/19 = 20, therefore a bottle of mirinda cost = #20 then a bottle of mirinda will cost 3 x 20 = #60.00
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41849)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Statistics and Probability
Solution
Two beads are drawn at random, one after the other, with replacement, from a box containing 5 red and 7 white identical beads. What is the probability that the beads are the same colour
A
\(\frac{119}{144}\)
B
\(\frac{95}{144}\)
C
\(\frac{37}{72}\)
D
\(\frac{49}{144}\)
E
\(\frac{1}{6}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To find the probability that two beads drawn (with replacement) are of the same color, we consider two cases: both red and both white.
Beads = 5, White beads = 7, Total beads = 12
Both Red:
\(P(\text{Red}) = \frac{5}{12}, \quad P(\text{Both Red}) = \frac{5}{12} \times \frac{5}{12} = \frac{25}{144}\)
Both White:
\(P(\text{White}) = \frac{7}{12}, \quad P(\text{Both White}) = \frac{7}{12} \times \frac{7}{12} = \frac{49}{144}\)
Total Probability of Same Color:
\(P(\text{Same Color}) = \frac{25}{144} + \frac{49}{144} = \frac{74}{144} = \frac{37}{72}\)
The probability that the two beads are the same color is \( \frac{37}{72}\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41861)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Number and Numeration
Solution
Simplify \(\sqrt{6a^{-2}} \times \sqrt{24a^6}\)
A
± 16a\(^2\)
B
± 16a
C
± 14a\(^2\)
D
± 12a\(^2\)
E
± 12a
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\sqrt{6a^{-2}} \times \sqrt{24a^6}\)
= \(\sqrt{6a^{-2} \times 24a^6}\)
= \(\sqrt{144a^4}\) = \pm12a\(^2\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41869)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Algebra
Solution
Find the value of x in the equation: 9\(^x\) = 729
A
81
B
27
C
18
D
9
E
3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
9\(^x\) = 729
3\(^2\)\(^x\) = 3\(^6\)
2x = 6
x = 3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41873)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
In an acute angle-triangle XYZ, XZ = 9cm, YZ = 11cm and ∠XZY = 35^\circ Calculate ∠YXZ, correct to the nearest degree.
A
57°
B
45°
C
33°
D
16°
E
89°
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
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Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41875)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Number and Numeration
Solution
The surface area of a sphere is 616m2. what is the volume of-the sphere (correct to two significant figures)? (take \pi = 3.142)
A
14 cm\(^3\)
B
210 cm\(^3\)
C
1,400 cm\(^3\)
D
2,100 cm\(^3\)
E
4,300 cm\(^3\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(Surface area (A) = 4\pi r^{2} = 616m^{2}\)
solving, we have
\(r = 7m\)
\(Volume = \frac{4}{3}\pi r^{3}\)
\(Volume = \frac{4\times 3.142 \times 7^{3}}{3}\)
\(Volume = \frac{4310.824}{3}\)
= \(1436.941m^{3} \approxeq 1400m^{3}(2 sig. fig)\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41880)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Number and Numeration
Solution
The radius of a sphere is 21cm. If s and v represent the curved surface area and volume respectively, what is s : v? (take \pi = 3.142)
A
1:03
B
1:07
C
3:01
D
3:07
E
7:01
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
C.S.A = 5,544
Volume = 38,808
S : V = 1 : 07
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41887)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A trader sold an article for N4,600.00 thereby making a profit of 15%. Calculate the cost price of the article
A
N3450.00
B
N3910.00
C
N4000.00
D
N5290.00
E
N6900.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
SP = #4600, profit % = 15
% profit = \(\frac{SP - CP}{CP}\) X 100
\(\frac{15}{100} = \frac{4600 - CP}{CP}\)
15CP = 460000 - 100CP
15CP + 100CP = 460000
CP = \(\frac{460000}{115}\) = #4000
Cost price of article = #4000
OR
Profit % = 100 + 15 = 115
CP = \(\frac{4600 \times 100}{115}\) = #4000
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41889)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Number and Numeration
The first term of a G.P is 7. Find its 4th term, if its common ratio is 3.
A
567
B
280
C
189
D
63
E
21
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41895)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Express 0.03785 in standard form correct to 3 significant figures.
A
3 × 10\(^{-2}\)
B
3.78 × 10\(^{-2}\)
C
3.79 × 10\(^{-2}\)
D
3.79 × 10\(^{-1}\)
E
3.78 × 10\(^{-2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To express 0.03785 in standard form to 3 significant figures:
* Identify significant figures: 3.785
* Round to 3 figures: 3.79.
* Write in standard form: 3.79 \times 10\(^{-2}\)
Final answer: 3.79\times10\(^{−2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41904)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Number and Numeration
Solution
Convert (\(101.011)_2\) to base 10
A
63
B
43
C
10
D
\(\frac{77}{8}\)
E
\(\frac{43}{8}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Convert (\(101.011)_2\) to base 10
\(1 \times 2^2 + 0 \times 2^1 + 1 \times 2^0 + 0 \times 2^{-1} + 1 \times 2^{-2} + 1 \times 2^{-3}\)
1 x 4 + 0 x 2 + 1 x 1 + 0 x \(\frac{1}{2}\) + 1 x \(\frac{1}{4}\) + 1 x \(\frac{1}{8}\)
4 + 1 + \(\frac{1}{4}\) + \(\frac{1}{8}\)
= \(\frac{43}{8}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41910)