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WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Given that sin (5x-28)° = cos (3x-50)", 0°≤ x ≤ 90°, find the value of x.
A
39
B
32
C
21
D
14
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
using the trial method by inserting each option in the equation.
Inserting 21º: sin([5 x 21] - 28) = cos([3 x 21] - 50)
sin(105 - 28) = cos (63 - 50)
sin 77º = cos 13º
where:
sin 77º = 0.9744
cos 13º = 0.9744
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64835)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, MNR is a tangent to the circle centre O at N and ∠NOS = 108°. Find ∠OSN
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
72°
B
32°
C
36°
D
18°
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The sum of angles in a triangle = 180º
(180 - 108)º = 72º
Isosceles triangle has both two equal sides and two equal angles.
∠OSN = ∠SON = \(\frac{72}{2}\)
= 36º
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64837)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
Find ∠OSN
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
36º
B
42º
C
54º
D
72º
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The sum of angles in a triangle = 180º
(180 - 108)º = 72º
Isosceles triangle has both two equal sides and two equal angles.
∠OSN = \(\frac{72}{2}\)
= 36º
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64841)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, triangle MNR is inscribed in circle MNR, and line PQ is a straight line. ∠MRN = 41 and = 141, find ∠QNR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
39º
B
80º
C
110º
D
141º
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The exterior angle theorem states that the measure of each exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the opposite and non-adjacent interior angles.
∠M = ∠R + ∠N
→ 141 = 41 + ∠N
∠N = 141 - 41 = 100º
∠QNR = 180 - 100 → 80º
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64851)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The straight line y = mx - 4 passes through the point(-4,16). Calculate the gradient of the line
A
-5
B
-3
C
3
D
5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
where x=-4 and y = 16,
16 = -4m - 4
4m = -16 - 4
4m = -20
M = -5
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #65395)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Number Bases
Solution
Change 432\(_{five}\) to a number in base three.
A
10100\(_{three}\)
B
11100\(_{three}\)
C
11101\(_{three}\)
D
10110\(_{three}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Convert from base 5 to base 10
432\(_{five}\) = (4 x 5\(^2\)) + (3 x 5\(^1\)) + (2 x 5\(^0\))
= (4 x 25) + (3 x 5) + (2 x 1)
= 100 + 15 + 2
= 117\(_{ten}\)
Then convert from base 10 to base 3
3
117
3
39 r 0
3
13 r 0
3
4 r 1
3
1 r 1
0 r 1
Selecting the remainders from bottom to top:
117\(_{ten}\) = 11100\(_{three}\)
Hence; 432\(_{five}\) = 11100\(_{three}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64425)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Indices
Solution
If 4\(^{3x}\) = 16\(^{x+1}\), find the value of x
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
4\(^{3x}\) = 4\(^{2(x+1)}\)
3x = 2x + 2
3x - 2x = 2
x = 2
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64454)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Logarithms
Solution
Given that log\(_3\) 27 = 2x + 1, find the value of x.
A
0
B
1
C
2
D
3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Recall that: log\(_3\) 27 → log\(_3\)3\(^3\)
3log\(_3\)3 → 3 * 1
= 3
Then log\(_3\) 27 = 2x + 1
→ 3 = 2x + 1
3 - 1 = 2x
2 = 2x
1 = x
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #65401)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Surds
Solution
If √24 + √96 - √600 = y√6, find the value of y
A
4
B
2
C
-2
D
-4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\sqrt24 + \sqrt96 - \sqrt600 = y\sqrt6
convert all to basic surds
\sqrt24 = 2\sqrt6
\sqrt96 = 4\sqrt6
- \sqrt600 = -10\sqrt6
2\sqrt6 + 4\sqrt6 - 10\sqrt6 = -4\sqrt6
value of y = -4
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64448)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Number and Numeration
Solution
What value of p will make (x\(^2\) - 4x + p) a perfect square?
A
-2
B
16
C
4
D
-8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(x\(^2\) - 4x + p)
Use the coefficient of the middle variable(-4x)
= (\(\frac{-4}{2}\))\(^2\)
= (-2)\(^2\)
= 4
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64810)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximation
Solution
Evaluate, correct to four significant figures, (573.06 x 184.25).
A
105600.00
B
105622.00
C
105500.00
D
105632.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
573.06 x 184.25 = 105,586.305
1,05600.00 to four significant figure
What are the Rules for significant figures?
Significant Figures
All non-zero numbers ARE significant.
Zeros between two non-zero digits ARE significant.
Leading zeros are NOT significant.
Trailing zeros to the right of the decimal ARE significant.
Trailing zeros in a whole number with the decimal shown ARE significant.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64420)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximation
Solution
A weaver bought a bundle of grass for $ 50.00 from which he made 8 mats. If each mat was sold for $ 15.00, find the percentage profit.
A
240%
B
140%
C
120%
D
40%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
cost price = $50
Selling price = 15 * 8 = $120
percentage profit = \(\frac{sp-cp}{cp}\) * 100 → \(\frac{120-50}{50}\) * 100
percentage profit = 70 * 2 → 140%
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64465)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximation
Solution
Three boys shared D 10,500.00 in the ratio 6:7:8. Find the largest share.
A
4000
B
5000
C
4500
D
3500
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total proportion is 6+7+8 = 21
\(\frac{6 * 10500}{21}\) = 3000
\(\frac{7 * 10500}{21}\) = 3500
\(\frac{8 * 10500}{21}\) = 4000
The largest share is 4000
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64513)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximation
Solution
The length of a piece of stick is 1.75 m. A boy measured it as 1.80 m. Find the percentage error
A
4\(\frac{4}{7}\)
B
2\(\frac{6}{7}\)
C
2\(\frac{7}{9}\)
D
4\(\frac{7}{9}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Error = 1.80 - 1.75 = 0.05
%error = \(\frac{error}{original length}\)
= \(\frac{0.05 * 100}{1.75}\)
= 2.85 or 2\(\frac{6}{7}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64519)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximation
Solution
.Find the value of x such that \(\frac{1}{x}\) +\(\frac{4}{3x}\) - \(\frac{5}{6x}\) + 1 = 0
A
\(\frac{1}{6}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
C
\(\frac{-3}{2}\)
D
\(\frac{-7}{6}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{1}{x}\) +\(\frac{4}{3x}\) - \(\frac{5}{6x}\) + 1 = 0
using 6x as lcm
→ \(\frac{6+8-5+6x}{6x}\)
→ \(\frac{9+6x}{6x}\) = 0
9+6x = 0
6x = -9
x = \(\frac{-9}{6}\) or \(\frac{-3}{2}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64815)