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WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mensuration
Solution
The diagonals of a rhombus are 16 cm and 12 cm find the length of the side.
A
20cm
C
8cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In a rhombus, the diagonals are perpendicular bisectors of each other, and they bisect the angles of the rhombus. This means that a rhombus is essentially made up of four congruent right-angled triangles.
We can use the Pythagorean theorem to find the length of one side of the rhombus (s)
\(s^2 = 8^2 + 6^2\)
\(s^2 = 64 + 36\)
\(s^2 = 100\)
s = \(\sqrt{100}\)
s =10 cm
So, the length of each side of the rhombus is 10 cm.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69176)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mensuration
Diagram
Solution
a. In the diagram above, PQR is an equilateral triangle of side 18 cm. M is the midpoint of QR. An arc of a circle with center P touches QR at M and meets PQ at A and PR at B. Calculate, correct to two decimal places, the area of the shaded region. (take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7})\)
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
∆PQR is an equilateral triangle and M is the midpoint of Line QR. Hence, PM is the radius of the circle likewise Line PA and Line PB
Using Pythagoras theorem to find Line PM :
\( 18^2 = PM^2 + 9^2\)
\( PM^2 = 324 - 81 = 243\)
PM = \(\sqrt{243} = 9\sqrt{3}\)
∠QPR = \(\frac{180^0}{3} = 60^0\) ( each ∠ of an equilateral △ are equal)
Area of △,PQR = \(\frac{1}{2}absin\theta\), but \theta = 60^\circ
= \(\frac{1}{2}\times18\times18sin60 = 81\sqrt{3} = 140.30 cm^2\)
Area of PAB = \(\frac{\theta}{360} \times\pi r^2\)
= \(\frac{60}{360}\times \frac{22}{7} \times(9\sqrt{3})^2\)
= \(\frac{1}{6} \times \frac{22}{7} \times243\) = \(127.29cm^2\)
therefore, the Area of the shaded portion = area of △ PQR - area of sector PAB
= 140. 30 - 127.29 = \(13.01cm^2\) (to 2 d.p)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69259)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mensuration
Solution
a. Two regular polygons P and Q are such that the number of sides of P is twice the number of sides of Q. The difference between the exterior angle of P and Q is 45°.find the number of sides of p.
b. The area of a semi-circle is 32π \(cm^2\). Find, in terms of π, the circumference of the semi-circle.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a. Let the number of sides of polygon Q be x
therefore, No. of sides of polygon P = 2x
then, \(\frac{360}{x} - \frac{360}{2x}\) = 45,
\(\frac{360}{x} - \frac{180}{x}\) = 45
L. C. M = x
360 - 180 = 45x
x = \(\frac{180}{4}\) = 4
therefore, the number of P polygon = 2x = 2 x 4 = 8
b. Area of semi-circle = \(\frac{\pi r^2}{2}\)
but Area of the semi-circle = 32\pi
\(\frac{\pi r^2}{2}\) = 32\pi
\(r^2 = 32\times2 = 64\)
\(r^2 = \sqrt{64}\) = 8cm.
Circumference of semi-circle = \pir + 2r
= \pi(8) + 2(8)
= 8\pi + 16
= 8(\pi + 2 ) cm
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69348)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Mensuration
Diagram
Solution
a. In the diagram above, the radius of the sector of circle centre O is 7 cm and ∠MON is 60°. Find, correct to one decimal place, the area of the shaded portion. (take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7})\)
b. The x and y intercepts of a straight line are \(\frac{-3}{4} and \frac{2}{7}\) respectively. Find the equation of the line.
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a. Area of sector MON = \(\frac{MON}{360} \times\pi r^2\)
= \(\frac{60}{360}\times\frac{22}{7}\times7^2\)
= \(\frac{77}{3}cm^2\)
\(\frac{NT}{7}\) = sin60^\circ
NT = 7sin60^\circ = \(7\times\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\) = \(7\times\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\)cm.
\(\frac{OT}{9} = cos60^0\)
OT = 7cos60^\circ = \(7\frac{1}{2}\)cm
Area of △ONT = \(\frac{1}{2}\times OT\times NT\)
= \(\frac{1}{2}\times\frac{7}{2}\times\frac{7\sqrt{3}}{2} = 49\sqrt{3}{8}cm^2\)
Area of shaded portion = Area of sector MON - Area of △ONT
= \(\frac{77}{3} - \frac{49\sqrt{3}}{8}\) = 25.67 - 10.61 = \(15.06cm^2\) = 15.1\(cm^2\)
b. Given : y = mx + c; hence ; x = \(\frac{ y - c }{ m } = \frac{ y }{ m } - \frac{ c }{ m }\)
x-intercept = \(\frac{ - c }{ m } = \frac{ - 3 }{ 4 }\)
Therefore, m = \(\frac{4}{3}\)c ....................... (1)
But y-intercept, c = \(\frac{2}{7}\)
Therefore, m = \(\frac{4}{3}\times\frac{2}{7} = \frac{8}{21}\)
Equation of straight: y = mx + c
y = \(\frac{8}{21}x + \frac{2}{7}\) OR 21y = 8x + 6 = 8x - 21y = - 6
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69350)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Areas of Plane Figures
Solution
The radius and height of a solid cylinder is 8 cm and 14 cm respectively. Find, correct to two d.p the total surface area.
(Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7})\)
A
\(1,106.29cm^2\)
B
\(1,016.29cm^2\)
C
\(1,106.89cm^2\)
D
\(1,206.27cm^2\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
radius = 8cm , height = 14cm and \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)
total surface area of a solid cylinder =\( 2\pirh+2\pir^2\) = 2\pir( h + r )
\( 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 8( 8 + 14)\)
\( 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 8 \times 22\)
\(\frac{7744}{7}\)
= \(1,106.29cm^2\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69101)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Volumes of Solids
Solution
The radius of a sphere is 3 cm. Find, in terms of π, its volume.
A
\(30\pi cm^3\)
B
\(108\pi cm^3\)
C
\(27\pi cm^3\)
D
\(36\pi cm^3\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given that radius = 3cm.
volume of sphere = \(\frac{4}{3}\times\pi\times r^3\)
= \(\frac{4}{3}\times\pi\times 3^3\)
= \(\frac{4}{3}\times\pi\times 27\)
= \(4\times\pi\times9\)
= \(36\pi cm^3\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69106)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Volumes of Solids
Solution
An empty cylindrical tank is 140 cm in diameter. If 200 litres of water was poured into the tank. Calculate, correct to the nearest centimeter, the height of the water in the tank. (\(Take \pi = \frac{22}{7})\)
A
91cm
B
7cm
C
13cm
D
57cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
given that diameter = 140cm ⇒radius = 70cm, volume of cylinder = 200litres = \(200,000cm^3\)
volume of cylinder = base area times height = \(\pi r^2h\)
\( 200,000cm^3 = \frac{22}{7} \times 70 \times 70 \times h\)
\(200,000 = \frac{107,800h}{7}\)
cross multiply
1,400,000 = 107,800h
\( h = \frac{1,400,000}{107,800}\)
= 13cm (to the nearest cm).
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69120)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Angles & Parallel Lines
Diagram
Solution
Find the value of m in the diagram above.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
\(40^0\)
B
\(50^0\)
C
\(130^0\)
D
\(140^0\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
∠EHI = ∠DEH = 40^\circ (alternate angles are equal)
∠BEH = 90^\circ (given)
∠BED = 90^\circ - 40^\circ = 50^\circ
∠BEF = 180^\circ - 50^\circ = 130^\circ (sum of angles on a straight line is 180o)
∠BEF = ∠ABE = 130^\circ (alternate angles are equal)
∴ m = 130^\circ
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69172)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Triangles and Polygons
Solution
The interior angle of a regular polygon is 6 times its exterior angle find the number of sides of the polygon.
A
12
B
15
C
10
D
14
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
each interior angle of a polygon = \(\frac{(n - 2)\times 180}{n}\) where n = no of side of a polygon
each exterior angle of a polygon = \(\frac{360}{n}\)
then \(\frac{(n - 2)\times 180}{n}\) = 6\(\times\) \(\frac{360}{n}\)
= (n - 2) 180 = 2160
= 180n - 360 = 2160
= 180n = 2160 + 360
= 180n = 2520
therefore, n = \(\frac{2520}{180}\) = 14.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69037)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
A line L passing through the point (6, -13) is parallel to the line which passes through (7, 4) and (-3, 9). Find the equation of the line L.
A
y = \(\frac{1}{2}x - 10\)
B
y = \(\frac{-1}{2}x + 10\)
C
y = \(\frac{-1}{2}x - 10\)
D
y = \(\frac{1}{2}x +10\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(7, 4) and (-3, 9) = (\( y_1 , x_1)(y_2 , x_2)\)
slope\( m_1\) of the points(7, 4) and (-3, 9) = \(\frac{ y_2 - y_1}{ x_2 - x_1}\)
\( m_1 = \frac{ 9 - 4}{ -3 - 7} = \frac{5}{-10} = \frac{-1}{2}\)
\( m_1 = m_2\) ( condition for parallelism)
Since the line L passes through the point (6, -13) and is parallel to the points (7, 4) and (-3, 9)
\(\frac{-1}{2} = \frac{ y - (- 13)}{x - 6}\)
= \(\frac{-1}{2} = \frac{ y + 13}{x - 6}\)
= \(\frac{-1}{2}( x - 6) = y + 13\)
\(\frac{-1}{2}x + 3 = y + 13\)
= \(\frac{-1}{2}x + 3 - 13 = y\)
∴ y = \(\frac{-1}{2}x - 10\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69141)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
Write the name of a triangle with the vertices (1, -3), (6, 2) and (0,4)?
A
Scalene triangle
B
Isosceles triangle
C
Right -angle triangle
D
Equilateral triangle
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let A = (1, -3), B = (6, 2) and C = (0,4)
\(d =\sqrt{ (y_2 - y_1)^2 + (x_2 - x_1)^2}\)
|AB| = \(\sqrt{(2 - (-3))^2 + (6 - 1)^2}\)
= \(\sqrt{(2 + 3)^2 + (6 - 1)^2}\)
= \(\sqrt{5^2 + 5^2}\)
= \(\sqrt{25 + 25}\)
= \(\sqrt50\)
= 5\(\sqrt2\) units
|BC| = \(\sqrt{(4 - 2)^2 + (0 - 6)^2}\)
= \(\sqrt{2^2 + (-6)^2}\)
= \(\sqrt{4 + 36}\)
= \(\sqrt40\)
= 2\(\sqrt10\) units
|AC| = \(\sqrt{(4 - (-3)^2 + (0 - 1)^2}\)
= \(\sqrt{(4 + 3)^2 + (0 - 1)^2}\)
= \(\sqrt{7^2 + (-1)^2}\)
= \(\sqrt{49 + 1}\)
= \(\sqrt50\)
= 5\(\sqrt{2}\) units
Since two sides are equal (|AB| = |AC|), then the triangle is Isosceles.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69163)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
Find the gradient of the line passing through the points \((\frac{1}{2}, \frac{- 1}{3}) and ( 3 , \frac{2}{3})\)
A
\(\frac{2}{5}\)
B
\(\frac{5}{2}\)
C
\(\frac{2}{7}\)
D
\(\frac{7}{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Gradient(slope) m = \(\frac{ y_2 - y_1}{ x_2 - x_1}\)
the points are \((\frac{1}{2}, \frac{- 1}{3}) and ( 3 , \frac{2}{3})\)
m = \(\frac{\frac{2}{3} - (\frac{-1}{3})}{3 - \frac{1}{2}}\)
= \(\frac{\frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{3}}{3 - \frac{1}{2}}\)
= \(1 \div\frac{5}{2}\) = \(1\times\frac{2}{5}\)
Therefore, m = \(\frac{2}{5}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69173)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Trigonometric Ratios
Solution
Find the value of a in the equation: cos (a + 14)° = sin (4a + 6)°
A
15
B
17
C
14
D
21
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
cos (a + 14)^\circ = sin (4a + 6)^\circ
Recall, cos \theta = sin (90 - \theta)
⇒ sin (90 - (a + 14)) = sin (4a + 6)
⇒ sin (90 - a - 14) = sin (4a + 6)
⇒ sin (76 - a) = sin (4a + 6)
⇒ 76 - a = 4a + 6
⇒ 76 - 6 = 4a + a
⇒ 70 = 5a
\(a = \frac{70}{5}\)
therefore, a = 14
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69104)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Angles of Elevation & Depression
Solution
The angle of elevation of the top of a building from a point Z on the ground is 50°. If the height of the building is 124 m, find the distance from Z to the foot of the building.
A
147.78m
B
104.05m
C
161.87m
D
192.91m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the diagram above; Tan\(\theta = \frac{opp}{adj}\)
tan50^\circ = \(\frac{124}{d}\)
d = \(\frac{124}{tan50}\)
therefore, d = 104.05m
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #68966)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Angles of Elevation & Depression
Solution
Mrs Kebeh stands at a distance of 110 m away from a building of vertical height 58 m. If Kebeh is 2 m tall, find the angle of elevation of the top of the building from her eye.
A
\(27^0\)
B
\(28^0\)
C
\(20^0\)
D
\(26^0\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Tan\(\theta = \frac{opp}{adj}\)
Tan\(\theta = \frac{56}{110}\)
\(\theta = tan^1(0.5091)\)
therefore, \(\theta\) = 27^\circ ( to the nearest degree)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69160)