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UTME / JAMB 1988
Number and Numeration
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, a solid consists of a hemisphere surmounted by a right circular cone, with radius 3.0cm and height 6.0cm. Find the volume of the solid
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
36\(\pi\)cm 3
B
54\(\pi\)cm 2
C
18\(\pi\)cm 2
D
108\(\pi\)cm 2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The volume of the solid = vol. of cone + vol. of hemisphere
volume of cone = \(\frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h\)
= \(\frac{1 \pi}{3} \times (3)^2 x 6 = 18 \pi cm^2\)
vol. of hemisphere = \(\frac{4 \pi r^3}{6} = \frac{2 \pi r^3}{3}\)
= \(\frac{2 \pi}{3} \times (3)^3 = 18\pi cm^3\)
vol. of solid = 18\(\pi\) + 18\(\pi\)
= 36\(\pi\)cm3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32879)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Number and Numeration
Solution
The number of items produced by a company over a five- year period is given below:
Year
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
No produced
4100
2500
1500
1800
9200
(i) Plot a bar chart for this information; (ii) What is the average production for the five- year period.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(i)
(ii) Average production in the period
= \(\frac{4100 + 2500 + 1500 + 1800 + 9200}{5}\)
= \(\frac{19100}{5}\)
= \(3820\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54696)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Number and Numeration
Solution
In the diagram, < PQR = < PSQ = 90^\circ, |PS| = 9 cm, |SR| = 16 cm and |SQ| = x cm.
(a) Find the value of x using a trigonometric ratio.
(b) Calculate : (i) the size of < QRS to the nearest degree; (ii) |PQ|.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
Let \(< SQR = \theta ; < QRS = 90^\circ - \theta ; < QPS = \theta\)
In \(\Delta\) PQS, \(\tan \theta = \frac{x}{9} ... (1)\)
In \(\Delta\) QRS, \(\tan \theta = \frac{16}{x} ... (2)\)
From (1) and (2), \(\frac{x}{9} = \frac{16}{x}\)
\(x^{2} = 16 \times 9 \implies x = \sqrt{16 \times 9} = 12 cm\)
(b) (i) From \(\Delta\) QRS,
\(\tan \theta = \frac{16}{12} = 1.333\)
\(\theta = \tan^{-1} (1.333) = 53.1^\circ\)
\(\therefore < QRS = 90^\circ - 53.1^\circ = 36.9^\circ\)
\(\approxeq 37^\circ\) (to the nearest degree)
(ii) In \(\Delta\) PQS,
\(|PQ|^{2} = 12^{2} + 9^{2}\)
= \(144 + 81 = 225\)
\(|PQ| = \sqrt{225} = 15 cm\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54698)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Number and Numeration
Solution
A sector of a circle of radius 7cm subtending an angle of 270^\circ at the centre of the circle is used to form a cone.
(a) Find the base radius of the cone.
(b) Calculate the area of the base of the cone to the nearest square centimetre.
[Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) Length of the arc XY = Circumference of the base.
\(\frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times 2\pi r\)
where \(\theta\) = 270^\circ ; r = 7cm.
Length of arc XY = \(\frac{270^\circ}{360^\circ} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7 = 33cm\)
Let the radius of the base of the cone = x
\(2 \pi r = 33cm\)
\(2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times x = 33\)
\(\frac{44}{7} \times x = 33 \implies x = \frac{33 \times 7}{44}\)
\(x = 5.25cm\)
(b) Area of the base of the cone = \(\pi r^{2}\)
= \(\frac{22}{7} \times \frac{21}{4} \times \frac{21}{4}\)
= \(\frac{693}{8} cm^{2} = 86.625 cm^{2}\)
\(\approxeq 87 cm^{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54708)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Number and Numeration
Solution
(a) The subsets A, B and C of a universal set are defined as follows :
A = {m, a, p, e} ; B = {a, e, i, o, u} ; C = {l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u}. List the elements of the following sets.
(i) \(A \cup B\) ; (ii) \(A \cup C\) ; (iii) \(A \cup (B \cap C)\).
(b) Out of the 400 students in the final year in a Senior Secondary School, 300 are offering Biology and 190 are offering Chemistry.
(i) How many students are offering both Biology and Chemistry, if only 70 students are offering neither Biology nor Chemistry? (ii) How many students are offering at least one of Biology or Chemistry?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) A = {m, a, p, e}; B = {a, e, i, o, u} ; C = {l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u}
(i) \(A \cup B = {a, e, i, m, o, p, u}\)
(ii) \(A \cup C = {a, e, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u}\)
(iii) \(A \cup (B \cap C)\)
\(B \cap C = {o, u}\)
\(A \cup (B \cap C) = {m, a, p, e, o, u}\)
Biology students = n(B) = 190
Chemistry students = n(A) = 300
Let \(n(A \cap B) = a\)
(i) From the Venn diagram,
\((300 - a) + a + (190 - a) + 70 = 400\)
\(560 - a = 400 \implies a = 160\)
\(\therefore\) 160 students offer both Biology and Chemistry.
(ii) Students offering at least one of Biology and Chemistry
= \(n(A) + n(B) + n(A \cap B)\)
= \((300 - 160) + (190 - 160) + 160\)
= \(140 + 30 + 160\)
= 330 students
330 students offer at least one of Biology and Chemistry.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54712)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Number and Numeration
Solution
The table below shows the frequency distribution of the marks of 800 candidates in an examination.
Marks
0-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80-89
90-99
Freq
10
40
80
140
170
130
100
70
40
20
(a) (i) Construct a cumulative frequency table ; (ii) Draw the Ogive ; (iii) Use your ogive to determine the 50th percentile.
(b) The candidates that scored less than 25% are to be withdrawn from the institution, while those that scored than 75% are to be awarded scholarship. Estimate the number of students that will be retained, but will not enjoy the award.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)(i)
Marks (%)
Freq
Cum Freq
0 - 9
10
10
10 - 19
40
50
20 - 29
80
130
30 - 39
140
270
40 - 49
170
440
50 - 59
130
570
60 - 69
100
670
70 - 79
70
740
80 - 89
40
780
90 - 99
20
800
(ii)
(iii) From the Ogive, the 50th percentile is 70 marks.
(b) Those who scored below 25% (24% and below) = 85 students
Those who scored 75% and below = 710
\(\therefore\) Those who scored above 75% = 800 - 710 = 90 students
Those to be retained without award = 800 - (85 + 90)
= 800 - 175 = 625 students.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54719)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1987
Number and Numeration
Solution
Simplify \(\frac{x^2 - y^2}{2x^2 + xy - y^2}\)
A
\(\frac{x + y}{2x + y}\)
B
\(\frac{x + y}{2x - y}\)
C
\(\frac{x - y}{2x - y}\)
D
\(\frac{x - y}{2x + y}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{x^{2} - y^{2}}{2x^{2} + xy - y^{2}}\)
\(2x^{2} + xy - y^{2} = 2x^{2} - xy + 2xy - y^{2}\)
= \(x(2x - y) + y(2x - y) \)
= \((x + y)(2x - y)\)
\(\frac{x^{2} - y^{2}}{2x^{2} + xy - y^{2}} = \frac{(x + y)(x - y)}{(x + y)(2x - y)}\)
= \(\frac{x - y}{2x - y}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #31911)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1987
Number and Numeration
Solution
Convert 241 in base 5 to base 8,
A
718
B
1078
C
1768
D
2418
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2415 = 2 x 52 + 4 x 5 + 1 x 5 + 1 x 5o
50 + 20 + 1 = 7110
Convert 7110 to base 8
\(\begin{array}{c|c} 8 & 71 \\ 8 & 8 R 7\\8 & 1 R 0\\8 & 0 R 1\end{array}\)
= 1078
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31788)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1987
Number and Numeration
Solution
Find the least length of a rod which can be cut into exactly equal strips, each of either 40cm or 48cm in length
A
120cm
B
240cm
C
360cm
D
480cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The least length is \(\frac{40}{48}\) = \(\frac{5}{8}\)
for the rod to be cut in exactly equal trips
Ratio \(\frac{5}{6}\) : \(\frac{48}{40}\)
\(\frac{\frac{5}{6}}{\frac{40}{48}}\) = 1
\(\frac{5}{6}\) x \(\frac{48}{40}\) = \(\frac{240}{240}\) = 1
The least length = 240cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31794)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1987
Number and Numeration
Solution
Reduce each number to two significant figures and then evaluate \(\frac{0.021741 \times 1.2047}{0.023789}\)
A
0.8
B
0.9
C
1.1
D
1.2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{0.021741 \times 1.2047}{0.023789}\) = \(\frac{0.022 \times 1.2}{0.024}\) (to 216)
= \(\frac{0.0264}{0.024}\)
= 1.1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31803)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1987
Number and Numeration
Solution
If the length of a square is increased by 20% while while its width is decreased by 20% to form a rectangle, what is the ratio of the area of the rectangle to the area of the square?
A
6 : 5
B
25 : 24
C
5 : 6
D
24 : 25
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the length of the square be \( L \). The area of the square is:
\(A_s = L^2\)
After modifications, the new length \( L_r \) and width \( W_r \) of the rectangle are:
\(L_r = 1.2L, \quad W_r = 0.8L\)
The area of the rectangle \( A_r \) is:
\(A_r = L_r \times W_r = (1.2L)(0.8L) = 0.96L^2\)
The ratio of the areas is:
\(\text{Ratio} = \frac{A_r}{A_s} = \frac{0.96L^2}{L^2} = 0.96\)
Thus, the ratio of the area of the rectangle to the area of the square is \( 0.96 \). Or \(\frac{96}{100}\) = 24:25
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31805)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1987
Number and Numeration
Solution
Two brothers invested a total of N5,000.00 on a farm project, the farm yield was sold for N 15,000.00 at the end of the season. If the profit was shared in the ratio 2 : 3, what is the difference in the amount to profit received by the brothers?
A
N2,000.00
B
N4,000.00
C
N6,000.00
D
N10,000.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total amount invested by A and B = N5,000
farm yield was sold for N15,000.00
profit = 15,000.00 - 5,000.00
= N10,000.00
Profit was shared in ratio 2 : 3
2 + 3 = 5
A received \(\frac{2}{5}\) of profit = \(\frac{2}{5}\) x 10,000 = N4,000.00
A receive \(\frac{3}{5}\) of profit = \(\frac{3}{5}\) x 10,000 = N6,000.00
Difference in profit received = N6,0000 - N4,000.00
= N2,000.00
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31811)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1987
Number and Numeration
Solution
A man invests a sum of money at 4% per annum simple invest. After 3 years, the principal amounts to N7,000.00. Find the sum invested
A
N7,840
B
N6,250.00
C
N616.00
D
N5,833.33
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
I = \(\frac{PRT}{100}\)
100(A - P) = prt
P = \(\frac{100A}{100 + RT}\)
= \(\frac{100 \times 7000}{100 + (4 \times 3)}\)
p = \(\frac{700,000}{112}\)
= N6,250.00
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31814)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1987
Number and Numeration
Solution
By selling 20 oranges for N1.35 a trader makes a profit of 8%. What is his percentage gain or loss if he sells the same 20 oranges for N1.10?
A
8%
B
10%
C
12%
D
15%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
profit 8% of N1.35 = \(\frac{8}{100}\) x N1.35 = N0.08
Cost price = N1.35 - N0.10 = N1.25
If he sells the 20 oranges for N1.10 now
%loss = \(\frac{\text{actual loss}}{\text{Cost price}}\) x 100
\(\frac{1.25 - 1.10}{1.25}\) x 100
= \(\frac{0.15 \times 100}{1.25}\)
= \(\frac{15}{1.25}\)
= 12%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31826)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1987
Number and Numeration
Solution
Four boys and ten girls can cut a field in 5 hours if the boys work at \(\frac{5}{4}\) the rate at which the girls work. How many boys will be needed to cut the field in 3 hours?
A
180
B
60
C
25
D
20
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let x represents number of boys that can work at \(\frac{5}{4}\) the rate at which the 10 girls work
For 1hr. x boys will work for \(\frac{\frac{1}{5}}{4}\) x 10
x = \(\frac{4}{5}\) x 10 = 8 boys
8 boys will do the work of ten girls at the same rate 4 + 8 = 12 boys cut the field in 5 hrs
For 3 hrs, \(\frac{12 \times 5}{3}\) boys will be needed = 20 boys
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31853)