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WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
In an athletic composition, the probability that an athlete wins a 100m race is \(\frac{1}{8}\) and the probability that he wins in high jump is \(\frac{1}{4}\). What is the probability that he wins only one of the events?
A
\(\frac{3}{32}\)
B
\(\frac{7}{3}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{3}\)
D
\(\frac{5}{16}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Pr. (winning 100m race) = \(\frac{1}{8}\)
Pr. (losing 100m race) = 1 - \(\frac{1}{8}\) = \(\frac{7}{8}\)
Pr. (winning high jump) = \(\frac{1}{4}\)
Pr. (losing high jump ) = 1 - \(\frac{1}{4}\) = \(\frac{3}{4}\)
Pr. (winning only one) = Pr. (Winning 100m race and losing high jump) or Pr.(Losing 100m race and winning high jump)
= (\(\frac{1}{8} \times \frac{3}{4}\)) + (\(\frac{7}{8} \times \frac{1}{4}\))
= \(\frac{3}{32} + \frac{7}{32}\)
= \(\frac{10}{32}\)
= \(\frac{5}{16}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36595)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, o, o and o. Calculate the obtuse angle QRS.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
90o
B
100o
C
121o
D
60o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Joining SQ. In \(\bigtriangleup\) SPQ,
(22o + a) + 55o + (41o + b) = 180o
121o + a + b = 180o
a + b = 180 - 121
a + b = 59o.....(1)
In \(\bigtriangleup\) SRPQ; R + a + b = 180o
R + 59o = 180o
(in (1), a + b = 59o)
R = 180 - 59
R = 121o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36598)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Diagram
Solution
The bar chart shows the marks distribution in am English test. If 50% is the pass mark, how many students passed the test?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
100
B
85
C
80
D
70
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Pass mark = 50%
No. of students that passed = f50 + f65 + f80
= 45 + 25 + 15
= 85
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36599)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Diagram
Solution
The bar chart shows the marks distribution in am English test. What percentage of the students had marks ranging from 35 to 50?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
55\(\frac{1}{3}\)%
B
60%
C
65%
D
66\(\frac{2}{3}\)%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Percentage of students with marks ranging from 35 to 50 = \(\frac{f_{35} + f{40} + f{50}}{\sum f}\)
= \(\frac{35 + 40 + 45}{20 + 35 + 40 + 45 + 25 + 15}\) x 100%
= \(\frac{120}{180}\) x 100%
= 66\(\frac{2}{3}\)%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36600)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
What is the value of m in the diagram?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
20o
B
30o
C
40o
D
50o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
4m - 15o = m + 75o
(Vertically opposite angles are equal)
4m - m = 75 + 15
3m = 90
m = \(\frac{90}{3}\)
m = 30o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36601)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, QR//ST, /PQ/ = /PR/ and o. Find the value of y
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
105o
B
110o
C
130o
D
150o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In \(\bigtriangleup\) PQR,
Q = S = 75o (Corresponding angle)
R = Q = 75o (Base angles of an isosceles \(\bigtriangleup\))
But, y + 75o = 180o (Sum of angles in a straight line)
y = 180 - 75
y = 105o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36602)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, triangles HKL and HIJ are similar. Which of the following ratios is equal to \(\frac{LH}{JH}\)
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
\(\frac{KL}{JI}\)
B
\(\frac{HK}{JK}\)
C
\(\frac{JI}{KL}\)
D
\(\frac{HK}{LK}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\bigtriangleup\) is similar to \(\bigtriangleup\) HIJ
o
Hence, \(\frac{LH}{JH} = \frac{KH}{JH} \frac{KL}{IJ}\)
\(\frac{LH}{JH} = \frac{KL}{JI}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36603)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, o and < POQ = 3x. some construction lines are shown. Calculate the value of x.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
10o
B
11o
C
22o
D
35o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the diagram, OP bisects o
3x = 33o
x = \(\frac{33^o}{3}\)
= 11o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36605)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, the tangent MN makes an angle of 55o with the chord PS. IF O is the centre of the circle, find < RPS
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
55o
B
45o
C
35o
D
25o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Join SR
o(Angle in a semicircle)
o (Angle between a chord and a tangent = Angle in the alternate segment)
o
90v + 55o + o
o - 145o
= 35o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36606)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle, < SQR = 60o, < SPR = y and < SOR = 3x. Find the value of (x + y)
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
110o
B
100o
C
80o
D
70o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
3x = 2 x 60 = 2y (Angle at centre = 2 x angle at circumference)
3x = 2 x 60
x = \(\frac{2 \times 60}{3}\) = 40o
2 x 60 = 2y
y = 60o
x + y = 40 + 60
= 100o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36607)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Diagram
Solution
The shaded portion in the diagram is the solution of
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
x + y \(\leq\) 3
B
x + y < 3
C
x + y > 3
D
x + y \(\geq\) 3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Using \(\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b}\) < 1for the equation of the time
where a = intercept on x-axis and b = intercept on y - axis
\(\frac{x}{3} + \frac{y}{3} = 1\)
= \(\frac{x + y}{3} = 1\)
= x + y < 3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36608)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, GI is a tangent to the circle at H. If EF//GI, calculate the size of < EHF
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
126o
B
72o
C
64cmo
D
32cmo
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
F = 54o (Alternate triangle angles)
o(Angle between a chord and a tangent = angles in the alternate segment)
Now, o(Angles on a straight line)
54o + o = 180o
o - 108o
= 72o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36610)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Diagram
Solution
The diagram is a net right rectangular pyramid. Calculate the total surface area
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
208cm2
B
112cm2
C
92cm2
D
76cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total surface area = sum of the area of the \(\bigtriangleup\) S + Area of the rectangle
= 2 x Area of \(\bigtriangleup\) PTQ + 2 x Area of \(\bigtriangleup\) QUR + Area of rectangle PQRS
2 x \(\frac{1}{2}\)(8 x 4) + 2 x \(\frac{1}{2}\)(5 x 4) + 8 x 5
= 32 + 20 + 40
= 92cm2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36619)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
The diagram shows a rectangular cardboard from which a semi-circle is cut off. Calculate the area of the remaining part
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
44cm2
B
99cm2
C
154cm2
D
165cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of remaining = Area of the rectangle - Area of the semi-circle
22 x 8 - \(\frac{1}{2}\)x \pir\(^2\)
Here r = \(\frac{14}{2}\)cm = 7cm
Area of remaining = 176 - \(\frac{1}{2}\) x \(\frac{22}{7}\) x 7 x 7
= 176 - 77
= 99cm\(^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36620)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, 0 is the centre of the circle. Find the value x
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
34
B
29
C
17
D
14
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
POQ in a straight line
Hence, o
56o + o
o - 56o
= 124o
Now, in \(\bigtriangleup\) QOR OR = OQ = Radius
o
4x + 124 = 180
4x = 180 - 124
4x = 56
x = \(\frac{56}{4}\)
x = 14o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36621)