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Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The angle of a sector of a circle is 108 ^\circ. If the radius of the circle is 3\(\frac{1}{2}\)cm, find the perimeter of the sector.
A
6 \(\frac{3}{5}\) cm
B
7\(\frac{2}{10}\) cm
C
6 \(\frac{4}{5}\) cm
D
13 \(\frac{3}{5}\) cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Angle of sector = 108^\circ;
Radius of circle = 3\(\frac{1}{2}\)cm ⇒ \(\frac{7}{2}\) cm
Perimeter of sector = 108/360 \times 2\pir + 2r ⇒ \(\frac{108}{360 }\) \times 2 \times \(\frac{22}{7}\) \times \(\frac{7}{2}\) + 2(\(\frac{7}{2}\)) ⇒ 66/10 + 7 cm = 6\(\frac{3}{5}\) + 7 = 13\(\frac{3}{5}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #75855)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Number and Numeration
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above. O is the centre of the circle and |BD| = |DC|. If < DCB = 35º, find < BAO
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
25°
B
30°
C
20°
D
35°
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
∠DCB = ∠CBD = 35º (base angles of an isosceles triangle are equal)
∠ADB = 35º + 35º = 70^\circ (ext. angle of a triangle equals two opp. interior angles)
∠ABD = 90º (angle in a semicircle is a right angle)
∠BAO + ∠ADB + ∠ADB = 180º (sum of angles in a triangle)
∠BAO + 90º + 70º = 180º
∠BAO + 160º = 180º
∠BAO = 180º - 160º
∠BAO = 20º
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #75861)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Number and Numeration
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram,|AB| = 12cm, |AE| = 8cm, |DC| = 9cm and BD||DC. Find the length of EC.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
6cm
B
5cm
C
8cm
D
9cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The sides are in a common ratio
⇒ \(\frac{EC}{AE} = \frac{AB}{CD}\)
\(\frac{EC}{AE} = \frac{9}{12}\)
EC = \(\frac{8 \times 9}{12}\) = 6cm.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #75905)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Statistics and Probability
Solution
What is the mode of the numbers 8, 10, 9, 9, 10, 8, 11, 8, 10, 9, 8, and 14?
A
8
B
9
C
10
D
11
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
8 appears 4 times (highest frequency) → Mode = 8
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #75912)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Without using tables, find the value of: \(\frac{sin 20^\circ}{cos 70^\circ} + \frac{cos 25^\circ}{sin 65^\circ}\)
A
2
B
0
C
1
D
-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Since sin x = cos (90 - x) [complementary angles]
.: sin 20 = cos 70
cos 25 = sin 65
. . \(\frac{sin 20}{ cos 70} + \frac{cos 25 }{sin 65}\)
=\(\frac{sin 20 }{ sin 20} + \frac{cos 25 }{cos 25}\) = 1 + 1 = 2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #75914)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Statistics and Probability
Solution
The mean of 20 observations in an experiment is 4. If the observed largest value is 23, find the mean of the remaining observations.
A
4
B
2.60
C
2.85
D
3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total sum = 20 \times 4 = 80
Remaining sum = 80 – 23 = 57
Remaining observations = 19
Mean = \(\frac{57}{19}\) = 3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #75915)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Number and Numeration
Solution
PART ONE
a. Factorize: px - 2qx - 4qy + 2py
b. Given that the universal set U = {1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10}, P = {1,2,4,6,10} and Q = {2,3,6,9}. Show that (P ∪ Q)\(^I\) = P\(^I\) ∩ Q\(^I\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a. px - 2qx - 4qy + 2py = x(p - 2q) - 2y(2q - p) = x(p - 2q) + 2y(p - 2q) = (x + 2y)(p - 2q)
b. U = {1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10}
P = {1,2,4,6,10}
Q = {2,3,6,9}
(P ∪ Q) = {1,2,3,4,6,9,10}
(P ∪ Q)\(^I\) = Elements in U but not in (P ∪ Q)
(P ∪ Q)\(^I\) = {5,7,8}
P\(^I\) = {3,5,7,8,9}
Q\(^I\) = {1,4,5,7,8,10}
P\(^I\) ∩ Q\(^I\) = {5,7,8}
Evidently, (P ∪ Q)\(^I\) = P\(^I\) ∩ Q\(^I\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #75919)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
a. The quantity y is partly constant and partly varies inversely as the square of x. Write down the relationship between x and y
b. The quantity y is partly constant and partly varies inversely as the square of x. When x = 1, y = 11, and when x = 2, y = 5. Find the value of y when x = 4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a. y = c + k(\(\frac{1}{x^2}\)) where c and k are constant
b. when x = 1, y = 11
∴ 11 = c + k(\(\frac{1}{x^2}\)) = > 11 = c + k --- eqn (I)
when x = 2, y = 5
∴ 5 = c + k(\(\frac{1}{x^2}\)) = > 5 = c + k\(\frac{1}{2^2}\) --- eqn (II)
Multiply through by 4) 20 = 4c + k - - - - - - - -(III)
11 = c + k --- eqn (I)
20 = 4c + k - - - - - - (III)
From eqn(I) k = 11 - c
Put k = 11 - c into eqn(III)
20 = 4c + k = 20 = 4c + 11 - c
20 = 3c + 11
3c = 20 - 11 = 9
3c = 9
c = 3.
Put c = 3 into eqn(I)
11 = c + k
11 = 3 + k
k = 11 - 3 = 8
∴ c = 3, k = 8.
When x = 4,
But c = 3, K = 8
y = 3 + \(\frac{8}{4^2}\)
y = 3 + \(\frac{1}{2}\)
y = \(\frac{7}{2}\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #75920)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
a. In the diagram above, PQSR and SRYZ are parallelograms, and PQYZ is a straight line. If |QY| = 2cm and |RS| = 3cm, find |PZ|
b. P and Q are two towns on the Earth's surface on latitude of 56^\circN. Their longitudes are 25^\circE and 95^\circE, respectively. Find the distance PQ along their parallel of latitude, correct to the nearest km. [Take radius of the earth as 6400 km and \pi = \(\frac{22}{7}\)]
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a. From the figure: |PZ| = |PQ| + |QY| + |YZ|
|PQ| = |RS| = 3 cm (opposite sides of a parallelogram)
|YZ| = |RS| = 3 cm (opposite sides of a parallelogram)
|QY| = 2 cm (given)
|PZ| = |PQ| + |QY| + |YZ|
|PZ| = 3 + 2 + 3 = 8 cm
b. radius of latitude r = R cos \alpha,
where \alpha is the angle 56º
r = 6400 cos 56^\circ = 3578.8 km
< PLQ = 95º - 25^\circ = 70^\circ
Length of arc PQ = \(\frac{\theta}{360}\) \times 2\pir
= \(\frac{70}{360}\) \times 2 \times (\(\frac{22}{7}\)) \times 3578.8 = \(\frac{39367.2}{9}\) = 4374 km
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #75921)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Number and Numeration
Solution
The frequency table shows the marks scored by 32 students in a test.
Marks scored
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Number of students
2
3
4
4
4
4
5
3
2
1
a(i) Find the mean of the marks
(ii) Find the median of the marks
(iii) Find the mode of the marks
b. Percentage of those who scored at least 8 marks
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a(i) Σfx =2 + 6 +12 + 16 + 20 + 24 + 35 + 24 +18 +10 = 167
Mean = \(\frac{Σfx}{Σf}\) =\(\frac{167}{32}\) = 5.22
ii. Median = Middle Position Value = \(\frac{\text{N}}{2}\)th position
= \(\frac{32}{2}\) position = 16 th position
.: Median = 5
iii. Mode = most people => highest frequency
.: Mode = 7
b. People scoring at least 8 marks => frequency of x > = 8 = 3 + 1 + 2 = 6
Percentage = \(\frac{6}{32}\) x 100% = 18.75%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #75923)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Number and Numeration
Diagram
Solution
PART TWO
ai Using mathematical tables, find: 2sin63.35º
ii Using mathematical tables, find: log cos 44.74º
iii Find the value of k given that log k - log(k - 2) = log 5
b) Use logarithm tables to evaluate: \(\frac{3.68^2 \times 6.705}{\sqrt{0.3581}}\)
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
ai From the four-figure/ mathematical table 2sin63.35º = 2(0.8938) = 1.7876
ii. From the four-figure/ mathematical table, log cos 44.74º = log 0.7103 = \(\bar{1}\).8515
iii. log k - log(k - 2) = log 5 = log \(\frac{\text{k}}{k - 2}\) = log 5 (law of logarithms)
log \(\frac{\text{k}}{k - 2}\) = log 5
\(\frac{\text{k}}{k - 2}\) = 5
cross multiply
5(k - 2) = k
5k - 10 = k
5k - k = 10
4k = 10
k = \(\frac{10}{4}\) = \(\frac{5}{2}\).
b. \(\frac{3.68^2 \times 6.705}{\sqrt{0.3581}}\) = 151.8. See the steps in the diagram above.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #75924)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Algebra
Solution
a. Given that p = x + ym\(^3\), find m in terms of p, x, and y
b. Using the method of completing the square method, find the roots of the quadratic equation x\(^2\) - 6x + 7 = 0 to 1 decimal place.
c. The product of two consecutive positive odd numbers is 195. By constructing a quadratic equation and solving it. Find the two numbers.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a. p = x + ym\(^3\)
ym\(^3\) = p - x
m\(^3\) = \(\frac{p - x}{\text{y}}\)
\(m = \sqrt[3]{\frac{p - x}{y}}\).
b. x\(^2\) - 6x + 7 = 0
Using the completing the square method
x\(^2\) - 6x = - 7
Add the square of half the coefficient of x to both sides
x\(^2\) - 6x + (-3)\(^2\) = -7 + 9
x\(^2\) - 6x + (-3)\(^2\) = 2
(x - 3)\(^2\) = 2
x - 3 = \pm \(\sqrt{2}\)
x = 3 + \(\sqrt{2}\) or 3 - \(\sqrt{2}\)
x = 3 + 1.4142 or 3 - 1.4142
x = 4.1 or 1.6 to 1 decimal place.
c. Let the two consecutive positive odd numbers be \(n\) and \(n + 2\).
The equation for their product is:
\(n(n + 2) = 195\)
Expanding gives:
n\(^2\) + 2n - 195 = 0
Using the quadratic formula:
\(n = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}\)
with \(a = 1\), \(b = 2\), and \(c = -195\):
\(b^2 - 4ac = 2^2 - 4 \cdot 1 \cdot (-195) = 4 + 780 = 784\)
Now substituting: \(n = \frac{-2 \pm \sqrt{784}}{2} = \frac{-2 \pm 28}{2}\)
This results in: \(n = \frac{26}{2} = 13 \quad (\text{positive solution})\)
Thus, the two numbers are: \(13 \quad \text{and} \quad 15\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #75925)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
ai. A man travels from a village X on a bearing of 060º to a village Y, which is 20 km away. From Y, he travels to a village Z, on a bearing of 195º. If Z is directly east of X, calculate, correct to three significant figures, the distance of Y from Z
ii. A man travels from a village X on a bearing of 060º to a village Y, which is 20 km away. From Y, he travels to a village Z, on a bearing of 195º. If Z is directly east of X, calculate, correct to three significant figures, the distance of Z from X
bi. An aircraft flies due south from an airfield on latitude 36ºN, longitude 138ºE to an airfield on latitude 36^\circS, longitude 138ºE. Calculate the distance travelled, correct to three significant figures.
ii. An aircraft flies due south from an airfield on latitude 36ºN, longitude 138ºE to an airfield on latitude 36ºS, longitude 138ºE. If the speed of the aircraft is 800 km per hour, calculate the time taken, correct to the nearest hour. [Take \pi = \(\frac{22}{7}\), R = 6400 km]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
ai. ∠Y = 270º - (195^\circ + 30^\circ) = 270^\circ - 225^\circ = 45º
∠Z = 180º - (30^\circ + 45º) = 105º
Let the distance of Y from Z be k
\(\frac{\text{k}}{sin30º} = \frac{20}{sin 105º}\)
k sin 105º = 20 sin 30º
k = \(\frac{20 sin 30^\circ}{ sin 105^\circ}\) = \(\frac{20 \times 0.5 }{sin 105^\circ}\) = \(\frac{10}{0.9659}\) = 10.35
⇒ k = 10.4 km (3. s.f.)
ii. Let the distance of Z from X be t
Using the sine rule
\(\frac{\text{t}}{sin 30º} = \frac{20}{sin 105º}\)
t sin 105^\circ = 20 sin 45^\circ
t = \(\frac{20 sin 45º}{sin 105º}\)
t = 14.6km to 3. s.f
bi. Latitudinal difference = 36^\circ + 36^\circ = 72^\circ
Distance PQ = Length of arc PQ
= \(\frac{\theta}{360}\) \times 2\piR = \(\frac{72}{360}\) \times 2 \times \(\frac{22}{7}\) \times 6400 km
= \(\frac{88 \times 640}{ 7 }\) = \(\frac{56320}{7}\) = 8045.7 km = 8050 km (3 s.f.)
ii. Speed of aircraft = 800 km/hr
Time taken = \(\frac{\text{Total distance}}{\text{Speed}}\) = \(\frac{8050}{800}\) = 10.05 hrs
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76101)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Statistics and Probability
Solution
a. The table shows the scores of 2000 candidates in an entrance examination into a private secondary school.
% mark
11 - 20
21 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
51 - 60
61 - 70
71 - 80
81-90
Number of pupils
68
184
294
402
480
310
164
98
Prepare a cumulative frequency table and draw the cumulative frequency curve for the distribution.
bi. Use the curve to estimate the cut-off mark if 300 candidates are to be offered admission.
bii. Use your curve to estimate the probability that a candidate picked at random scored at least 45%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a.
x
f
cum. frequency
End point
11-20
68
68
20.5
21-30
184
252
30.5
31-40
294
546
40.5
41-50
402
948
50.5
50-60
480
1428
60.5
61-70
310
1738
70.5
71-80
164
1902
80.5
81-90
94
2000
90.5
bi. Cut-off mark = 64%
ii. Pr(student scoring at least 45%) = \(\frac{1075}{2000}\) = 0.5375
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76110)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Statistics and Probability
Solution
a. A box contains 5 blue balls, 3 black balls, and 2 red balls of the same size. A ball is selected at random from the box and then replaced. A second ball is then selected. Find the probability of obtaining: two red balls
b. A box contains 5 blue balls, 3 black balls, and 2 red balls of the same size. A ball is selected at random from the box and then replaced. A second ball is then selected. Find the probability of obtaining: two blue balls or two black balls
c. A box contains 5 blue balls, 3 black balls, and 2 red balls of the same size. A ball is selected at random from the box and then replaced. A second ball is then selected. Find the probability of obtaining: one black ball and one red ball in any order
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a. Total ball = 5 blues + 3 blacks + 2 red balls = 10 balls
Selection with replacement
Pr(1st red ball) = \(\frac{2}{10}\)
Pr(2nd red ball) = \(\frac{2}{10}\)
Therefore, Pr(two red balls) = \(\frac{2}{10}\) x \(\frac{2}{10}\) = \(\frac{4}{100}\)
= \(\frac{1}{25}\) = 0.04
b. Pr( of selecting 2 blue) = \(\frac{5}{10}\) x \(\frac{5}{10}\) = \(\frac{25}{100}\)
= \(\frac{1}{4}\)
Pr(of selecting 2 black balls) = \(\frac{3}{10}\) x \(\frac{3}{10}\) = \(\frac{9}{100}\)
Pr( 2 blue or 2 black balls) = \(\frac{1}{4}\) + \(\frac{9}{100}\) = \(\frac{25}{100}\) + \(\frac{9}{100}\) = \(\frac{34}{100}\) = 0.34.
c) 1 black, and 1 red in any other means it can be 1 black, and 1 red, and 1 black
= \(\frac{3}{10}\) x \(\frac{2}{10}\) + \(\frac{2}{10}\) + \(\frac{3}{10}\)
= \(\frac{6}{100}\) + \(\frac{6}{100}\) = \(\frac{12}{100}\) = 0.12.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76113)