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WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Class
Interval
Frequency
60 - 64
2
65 - 69
3
70 - 74
6
75 - 79
11
80 - 84
8
85 - 89
7
90 - 94
2
95 - 99
1
The table shows the distribution of marks scored by students in an examination. Calculate, correct to 2 decimal places, the
(a) mean ; (b) standard deviation of the distribution.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Class
Interval
Freq
(f)
Mid-point
(x)
\(fx\)
\(x^{2}\)
\(fx^{2}\)
60 - 64
2
62
124
3844
7688
65 - 69
3
67
201
4489
13487
70 - 74
6
72
432
5184
31104
75 - 79
11
77
847
5929
65219
80 - 84
8
82
656
6724
53792
85 - 89
7
87
609
7569
52983
90 - 94
2
92
184
8464
16928
95 - 99
1
97
97
9409
9409
\(\sum\)
40
3150
250590
(a) Mean \(\bar{x} = \frac{\sum fx}{\sum f}\)
= \(\frac{3150}{40}\)
= 78.75
(b) \(SD = \sqrt{\frac{\sum fx^{2}}{\sum f} - (\frac{\sum fx}{\sum f})^{2}}\)
= \(\sqrt{\frac{250590}{40} - (\frac{3150}{40})^{2}}\)
= \(\sqrt{6264.75 - (78.75)^{2}}\)
= \(\sqrt{6264.75 - 6201.5625}\)
= \(\sqrt{63.1875}\)
= 7.95.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52718)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Number and Numeration
Solution
(a)
In the diagram, ABCD is a rectangular garden (3n - 1)m long and (2n + 1)m wide. A wire mesh 135m long is used to mark its boundary and to divide it into 8 equal plots. Find the value of n.
(b) A cylinder with base radius 14 cm has the same volume as a cube of side 22 cm. Calculate the ratio of the total surface area of the cylinder to that of the cube. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(3(3n - 1) + 5(2n + 1) = 135\)
\(9n - 3 + 10n + 5 = 135\)
\(19n + 2 = 135\)
\(19n = 135 - 2 = 133\)
\(n = \frac{133}{19} = 7\)
(b) Radius of a cylinder = 14 cm
side of a cube = 22 cm
\(\therefore \frac{22}{7} \times 14 \times 14 \times h = 22 \times 22 \times 22\)
\(44 \times 14 \times h = 22 \times 22 \times 22\)
\(h = \frac{22 \times 22 \times 22}{44 \times 14}\)
= \(\frac{121}{7} cm\)
TSA of a cylinder = \(2\pi r (r + h) = 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 14 (14 + \frac{121}{7})\)
= \(88(\frac{98 + 121}{7}) = \frac{88 \times 219}{7}\)
= \(\frac{19272}{7} cm^{2}\)
TSA of a cube = \(6s^{2}\)
= \(6 \times 22 \times 22\)
= \(2904 cm^{2}\)
Ratio = \(\frac{19272}{7} : 2904\)
= \(73 : 77\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52727)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Algebra
Solution
(a) Copy and complete the table of values for \(y = 1 - 4\cos x\).
x
0^\circ
30^\circ
60^\circ
90^\circ
120^\circ
150^\circ
180^\circ
210^\circ
240^\circ
270^\circ
300^\circ
y
-3.0
1.0
4.5
-1.0
(b) Using a scale of 2cm to 30^\circ on the x- axis and 2cm to 1 unit on the y- axis, draw the graph of \(y = 1 - 4\cos x\) for \(0^\circ \leq x \leq 360^\circ\).
(c) Use the graph to : (i) solve the equation \(1 - 4\cos x = 0\) ; (ii) find the value of y when x = 105^\circ ; (iii) find x when y = 1.5.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
x
0^\circ
30^\circ
60^\circ
90^\circ
120^\circ
150^\circ
180^\circ
210^\circ
240^\circ
270^\circ
300^\circ
y
-3.0
-2.5
-1.0
1.0
3.0
4.5
5.0
4.5
3.0
1.0
-1.0
(b)
(c)(i) x = 75^\circ or x = 285^\circ
(ii) When x = 105^\circ, y = 2.
(iii) When y = 1.5, x = 96^\circ or x = 264^\circ.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52730)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Number and Numeration
Solution
(a) In the diagram, /PQ/ = 6 cm, /QR/ = 13 cm, /RS/ = 5 cm and < RSQ is a right- angled triangle. Calculate, correct to one decimal place, /PS/.
(b) The diagram show a wooden structure in the form of a cone mounted on a hemispherical base. The vertical height of the cone is 24 cm and the base radius 7 cm. Calculate, correct to 3 significant figures, the surface area of the structure. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
\(\cos R = \frac{5}{13} = 0.3846\)
\(R = \cos^{-1} (0.3846) = 67.38^\circ\)
\(/PS/^{2} = 5^{2} + 19^{2} - 2(5)(19)\cos 67.38\)
= \(25 + 361 - 190(0.3872)\)
= \(386 - 73.568\)
\(/PS/^{2} = 312.432\)
\(/PS/ = \sqrt{312.432}\)
= \(17.68 \approxeq 17.7 cm\)
(b) Slant height of a cone = \(l = \sqrt{7^{2} + 24^{2}}\)
\(\sqrt{49 + 576} = \sqrt{625}\)
= \(25 cm\)
C.S.A of a cone = \(\pi rl\)
= \(\frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 25\)
= \(550 cm^{2}\)
Area of hemisphere = \(\frac{1}{2} \times 4\pi r^{2} = 2 \pi r^{2}\)
\(2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 7 = 308 cm^{2}\)
TSA of the structure = \(550 cm^{2} + 308 cm^{2} = 858 cm^{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52734)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A circular arc subtends angle 150^\circ at the centre of a circle of radius 12cm. Calculate the area of the sector of the arc.
A
30\(\pi\) cm\(^2\)
B
60\(\pi\) cm\(^2\)
C
120\(\pi\) cm\(^2\)
D
150\(\pi\) cm\(^2\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of sector = \(\frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times \pi r^{2}\)
= \(\frac{150}{360} \times \pi \times 12^{2}\)
= 60\(\pi\) cm\(^{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54914)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Number and Numeration
Solution
A man stands on a tree 150 cm high and sees a boat at an angle of depression of 74^\circ. Find the distance of the boat from the base of the tree.
A
52 cm
B
43 cm
C
40 cm
D
15 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\tan 16 = \frac{x}{150}\)
\(x = 150 \tan 16\)
= \(43 cm\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54915)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2012
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Find \(\frac{\mathrm d y}{\mathrm d x}\) if \(y = \cos x\).
A
\(\sin x\)
B
\(- \sin x\)
C
\(\tan x\)
D
\(- \tan x\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If \(y = \cos x\)
\(\frac{\mathrm d y}{\mathrm d x}\) =—\(\sin x\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54916)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Number and Numeration
Solution
One of the factors of (mn - nq - n\(^2\) + mq) is (m - n). The other factor is?
A
(n - q)
B
(q - n)
C
(n + q)
D
(q - m)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
mn - nq - n\(^2\) + mq
mn - n\(^2\) - nq + mq
(mn - n\(^2\)) (mq - nq)
n(m - n) + q(m - n)
= (n +q) (m - n)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #36639)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
(a)
In the diagram, PQRST is a quadrilateral. PT // QS, < PTQ = 42°, < TSQ = 38° and < QSR = 30°. If < QTS = x and < POT = y, find: (i) x ; (ii) y. (SEE THE DIAGRAMS ABOVE)
(b)
In the diagram, PQRS is a circle centre O. If POQ = 150°, < QSR = 40° and < SQP = 45°, calculate < RQS.
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)(i) < PTS = 38^\circ (alternate angle)
42^\circ + x + 38^\circ = 180^\circ (angles on a straight line)
80^\circ + x = 180^\circ
x = 180^\circ - 80^\circ = 100^\circ
(ii) < SQT = 42^\circ (alternate angle)
< SQR = 60^\circ (sum of angles in a triangle)
y + 42^\circ + 60^\circ = 180^\circ (angle on a straight line)
y + 102^\circ = 180^\circ
y = 180^\circ - 102^\circ = 78^\circ
(b) \(< QSP = \frac{150}{2}\) (angle at the centre is twicw angle at the circumference)
\(< QSP = 75^\circ\)
\(\hat{R} + \hat{P} = 180^\circ\) (opposite angles in a cyclic quad are supplementary)
\(\hat{P} + 75^\circ + 45^\circ = 180^\circ\) (sum of angle in a triangle)
\(\hat{P} = 180^\circ - 120^\circ\)
\(\hat{P} = 60^\circ\)
\(\hat{R} + \hat{P} = 180^\circ\)
\(\hat{R} = 180^\circ - 60^\circ\)
\(\hat{R} = 120^\circ\)
\(< RQS + < QRS + < QSR = 180^\circ\) (sum of angle in a triangle)
\(< RQS = 180^\circ - (40^\circ + 120^\circ)\)
= \(180^\circ - 160^\circ\)
\(< RQS = 20^\circ\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #52748)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2011
Algebra
Solution
Solve the inequality x2 + 2x > 15.
A
x 5
B
-5 < x < 3
C
x 5
D
x > 3 or x < -5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x2 + 2x > 15
x2 + 2x - 15 > 0
(x2 + 5x) - (3x - 15) > 0
x(x + 5) - 3(x + 5) >0
(x - 3)(x + 5) > 0
therefore, x = 3 or -5
i.e. x< 3 or x > -5
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29387)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
John pours 96 litres of red oil into a rectangular container with length 220cm and breadth 40cm. Calculate, correct to the nearest cm, the height of the oil in the container
A
11cm
B
18cm
C
21cm
D
34cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
volume of rectangular container = L x B x H
1 litre = 1000cm3
96 litres = \(\frac{1000cm^3}{1 litres}\) x 96 litres
volume = 96000cm3
96000 = 220 x 40 x 11
96--- = 8800H
H = \(\frac{96000}{8800}\)
= 10.97cm
= 11cm
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #36688)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2011
Number and Numeration
Solution
If 2q35 = 778, find q
A
2
B
1
C
4
D
O
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2q35 = 778
2 x 52 + q x 51 + 3 x 50 = 7 x 81 + 7 x 80
2 x 25 + q x 5 + 3 x 1 = 7 x 8 + 7 x 1
50 + 5q + 3 = 56 + 7
5q = 63 - 53
q = \(\frac{10}{5}\)
q = 2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27410)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2011
Number and Numeration
Solution
Simplify \(\frac{3\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{5}{6} \times \frac{2}{3}}{\frac{11}{15} \times \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{2}{27}}\)
A
\(5\frac{2}{3}\)
B
30
C
\(4\frac{1}{3}\)
D
50
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{3\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{5}{6} \times \frac{2}{3}}{\frac{11}{15} \times \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{2}{27}}\)
\(\frac{\frac{11}{3} \times \frac{5}{6} \times \frac{2}{3}}{\frac{11}{15} \times \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{2}{27}}\)
\(\frac{110}{54} \div \frac{66}{1620}\)
50
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27413)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2011
Number and Numeration
Solution
A man invested N5,000 for 9 months at 4%. What is the simple interest?
A
N150
B
N220
C
N130
D
N250
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
S.I. = \(\frac{P \times R \times T}{100}\)
If T = 9 months, it is equivalent to \(\frac{9}{12}\) years
S.I. = \(\frac{5000 \times 4 \times 9}{100 \times 12}\)
S.I. = N150
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27414)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2011
Number and Numeration
Solution
If the numbers M, N, Q are in the ratio 5:4:3, find the value of \(\frac{2N - Q}{M}\)
A
2
B
3
C
1
D
4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
M:N:Q == 5:4:3
i.e M = 5, N = 4, Q = 3
Substituting values into equation, we have...
\(\frac{2N - Q}{M}\)
= \(\frac{2(4) - 3}{5}\)
= \(\frac{8 - 3}{5}\)
= \(\frac{5}{5}\)
= 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27416)