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WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
An arc of a circle, radius 14cm, is 18.33cm long. Calculate to the nearest degree, the angle which the arc subtends at the centre of the circle. [T = \(\frac{22}{7}\)]
A
11o
B
20o
C
22o
D
75o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Length of an arc = \(\frac{\theta}{360} \times 2\pi r\)
18.33 = \(\frac{\theta}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 14\)
\(\theta = \frac{18.33 \times 360 \times 17}{2 \times 22 \times 14}\)
= 75o (approx.)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36382)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
What is the length of an edge of a cube whose total surface area is X cm\(^2\) and whose volume is \(\frac{X}{2}\)cm\(^3\)?
A
3
B
6
C
9
D
12
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total surface area of cube = 6s\(^2\)
6s\(^2\) = x
s\(^2\) = x = \(\frac{x}{6}\).....(1)
volume of a cube = s\(^2\) = \(\frac{x}{2}\)
s\(^2\) = \(\frac{x}{2}\)......(2)
put(1) into (2)
s(\(\frac{x}{6}\)) = \(\frac{x}{2}\)
s = \(\frac{x}{2} \times \frac{6}{x}\)
= 3cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36383)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
XY is a chord of circle centre O and radius 7cm. The chord XY which is 8cm long subtends an angle of 120o at the centre of the circle. Calculate the perimeter of the minor segment. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]
A
14.67cm
B
22.67cm
C
29.33cm
D
37.33cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
perimeter of minor segment = Length of arc xy + chord xy
where lxy = \(\frac{120}{360} \times 2x \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7\)
= 14.67cm
perimeter of minor segment = 14.67 + 8 = 22.67cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36386)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
If p = \(\frac{1}{2}\) and \(\frac{1}{p - 1} = \frac{2}{p + x}\), find the value of x
A
-2\(\frac{1}{2}\)
B
-1\(\frac{1}{2}\)
C
1\(\frac{1}{2}\)
D
2\(\frac{1}{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
p = \(\frac{1}{2}; \frac{1}{p - 1} = \frac{2}{p + x}\)
\(\frac{1}{\frac{1}{2} - 1} = \frac{2}{\frac{1}{2} + x}\)
\(\frac{1}{\frac{1 - 2}{2}} = \frac{2}{\frac{1 + 2x}{2}}\)
\(\frac{1}{-\frac{1}{2}} = \frac{2}{\frac{1 + 2x}{2}}\)
-2 = \(\frac{4}{1 + 2x} -2(1 + 2x) = 4\)
1 + 2x = \(\frac{4}{-2}\)
1 + 2x = -2
2x = -2 - 1
2x = -3
x = -\(\frac{3}{2}\)
x = -1\(\frac{1}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36392)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Find the quadratic equation whose roots are c and -c
A
x2 - c2 = 0
B
x2 + 2cx = 0
C
x2 + 2cx + c2 = 0
D
x2 - 2cx + c2 = 0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Roots; x and -c
sum of roots = c + (-c) = 0
product of roots = c x -c = -c2
Equation; x2 - (sum of roots) x = product of roots = 0
x2 - (0)x + (-c2) = 0
x2 - c2 = 0
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36393)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Solution
Solve the inequality 1 - 2x < - \(\frac{1}{3}\)
A
x < \(\frac{2}{3}\)
B
x < -\(\frac{2}{3}\)
C
x > \(\frac{2}{3}\)
D
x > -\(\frac{2}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
1 - 2x -\(\frac{4}{-6}\) = x > \(\frac{2}{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36394)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
Given the sets A = [2, 4, 6, 8] and B = [2, 3, 5, 9]. If a number is selected at random from set B, what is the probability that the number is prime?
A
1
B
\(\frac{3}{4}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
A = [2, 4, 6, 8}
B = {2, 3, 5, 9}
Pr = (Prime in B) = \(\frac{3}{4}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36398)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
Given the sets A = [2, 4, 6, 8] and B = [2, 3, 5, 9]. If a number is picked at random from each of the two sets, what is the probability that their product is odd?
A
1
B
\(\frac{3}{4}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
D
zero
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\begin{array}{c|c} x & 2 & 3 & 5 & 9 \\ \hline 2 & 4 & 6 & 10 & 18 \\ \hline 4 & 8 & 12 & 20 & 36 \\ \hline 6 & 12 & 18 & 30 & 54 \\ \hline 8 & 16 & 24 & 40 & 72 \end{array}\)
Note: A {vertical}
B {horizontal}
Pr (Odd Product) = \(\frac{0}{16}\)
= 0
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36399)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
Given the sets A = [2, 4, 6, 8] and B = [2, 3, 5, 9]. If a number is picked at random from each of the two sets, what is the probability that their difference is 6 or 7?
A
\(\frac{1}{256}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{16}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{8}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\begin{array}{c|c} - & 2 & 3 & 5 & 9 \\ \hline 2 & 0 & 1 & 3 & 7 \\ \hline 4 & 2 & 1 & 1 & 5\\ \hline 6 & 4 & 3 & 1 & 3 \\ \hline 8 & 6 &5 & 3 & 1 \end{array}\)
Note: A {horizontal}
B {vertical}
Pr(Difference of 6 or 7) = \(\frac{2}{16} = \frac{1}{8}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36400)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
Find the mean deviation of these numbers 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19.
A
2.5
B
2.6
C
2.7
D
2.8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\begin{array}{c|c} x & d = x - \bar{x} & |d| \\ \hline 10 & -4.5 & 4.5 \\ 12 & -2.5 & 2.5\\ 14 & -0.5 & 0.5\\ 15 & 0.5 & 0.5\\ 17 & 2.5 & 2.5\\ 19 & 4.5 & 4.5\\ \hline \sum x = 87 & & \sum|d| = 15\end{array}\)
\(\bar{x} = \frac{\sum x}{n}\)
= \(\frac{87}{6}\)
= 14.5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36401)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, o. If q2 = 25 - r2. Find the value of p
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
3
B
4
C
5
D
6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given q2 = 25 - r2.....(1)
from Pythagoras theorem
p2 = q2 + r2....(2)
put(1) into (2)
p2 = 25 - r2 + r2
p2 = 25
p = \(\sqrt{25}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36405)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, /PQ/ = /QR/ and /PR/ = /RS/ = /SP/, calculate the side of < QRS
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
150o
B
120o
C
90o
D
60o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Since |PR| = |RS| = |SP|
\(\bigtriangleup\) PRS is equilateral and so o
But o (Opposite interior angles of a cyclic quadrilateral)
o
o
But in \(\bigtriangleup\) PQR, PQ = PR, hence o (Angles in a triangle)
2 o
From the diagram, o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36406)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, PQRS is a rhombus. /PR/ = 10cm and /QS/ = 24cm. Calculate the perimeter of the rhombus.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
34cm
B
52cm
C
56cm
D
96cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
For a rhombus, all the sides are equal and diagonals bisect each other at 90o. Hence, the triangles formed are congruent: (under RHS).
Thus: \(\bar{PS}^2\) = 52 + 122
\(\bar{PS} = \sqrt{25 + 144}\)
= \(\sqrt{169}\)
\(\bar{PS}\) = 13cm
perimeter = 4 x length of a side
= 4 x 13cm
= 52cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36407)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the figure shown, PQs is a straight line. What is the value of < PRQ?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
128o
B
108o
C
98o
D
78o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
o + o - 70o
= 78o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36408)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, PQ//RS, QU//PT, and < PSR = 42º. Find angle x.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
84o
B
48o
C
42o
D
32o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the diagram, < QPS = xo (Corresponding angles)
Also, < QPS = < PSR(Alternate angles)
x = 42o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36414)