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WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Diagram
Solution
In the figure /PX/ = /XQ/, PQ//YZ and XV//QR. What is the ratio of the area of XYZQ to the area of \(\bigtriangleup\)YZR?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
1:2
B
2:1
C
1:3
D
3:1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the diagram, XYZQ is a parallelogram. Thus, |YZ| = |XQ| = |PX|; \(\bigtriangleup\)PXY, Let the area of XYZQ = A1, the area of \(\bigtriangleup\)PXY
= Area of \(\bigtriangleup\)YZR = A2
Area of \(\bigtriangleup\)PQR = A = A1 + 2A2
But from similarity of triangles
\(\frac{\text{Area of PQR}}{\text{Area of PXY}} = (\frac{PQ}{PX})^2 = (\frac{QR}{XY})^2\)
\(\frac{A}{A_2} = (\frac{2}{1})^2 = \frac{2}{1}\)
A = 4A2 But, A = A1 + 2A
A1 = 4A2 - 2A2
A1 = 2A2
\(\frac{A_1}{A_2}\) = 2
A1:A2 = 2:1
Area of XYZQ:Area of \(\bigtriangleup\)YZR = 2:1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36415)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle and PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral. Find the value of x.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
25o
B
65o
C
115o
D
130o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x = 65o (An interior angle of a cyclic quadrilateral = opposite exterior angle).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36417)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Diagram
Solution
If the perimeter of \(\bigtriangleup\)PQR in thr diagram is 24cm, what is the area of \(\bigtriangleup\)PRS?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
19.5cm2
B
15.0cm2
C
13.0cm2
D
9.3cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Perimeter of \(\bigtriangleup\) PQR = PQ + QR + PR
24cm = 6cm + 8cm = PR
24 = 14 + PR
PR = 24 - 14 = 10cm
Area of \(\bigtriangleup\) PRS = \(\frac{1}{2} \times 10 \times 3cm^3\)
= 15cm3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36421)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, PX is a tangent to the circle and RST is an equilateral triangle. Calculate < PTS
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
60o
B
90o
C
120o
D
150o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\bigtriangleup\) RST is equilateral triangle, hence
o
But o(Angle between a chord and a tangent at the point of contact = Angle in the alt. segment). From the diagram o + 60o = 120o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36422)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, o
o
o
o
o and RS//TU
calculate y
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
102o
B
78o
C
70o
D
60o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
o(Angles in a triangle)
110 + 5x = 180o
5x = 180o - 110 = 70o
x = \(\frac{70}{5}\) = 14o
Also y + 50 + 2(14) = 180o
y + 50 + 28 = 180o
y = 180 - 78
y = 102o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36424)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
In the diagram, find the size of the angle marked a^\circ
A
60o
B
80o
C
120o
D
160o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2 x s = 280^\circ(Angle at centre = 2 x < at circum)
S = \(\frac{280^o}{2}\)
= 140^\circ
< O = 360 - 280 = 80^\circ
60 + 80 + 140 + a = 360^\circ
(< in a quad); 280 + a = 360
a = 360 - 280
a = 80^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36425)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Every staff in an office owns either a Mercedes and/or a Toyota car. 20 own Mercedes, 15 own Toyota and 5 own both. How many staff are there in the office?
A
25
B
30
C
35
D
45
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
M = Mercedez; T = Toyota
Number of staff = 0 + (20 - 5) + (15 - 5) + 5
0 + 15 + 10 + 5 = 30
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36427)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2008
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Twenty girls and y boys sat on an examination. The mean marks obtained by the girls and boys were 52 and 57 respectively. if the total score for both girls and boys was 2750, find y.
A
51
B
48
C
30
D
25
E
18
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the total score for the girls and the boys be A and B respectively.
\(\frac{A}{20} = 52 \implies A = 52 \times 20\)
A = 1040
\(\frac{B}{y} = 57 \implies B = 57y\)
1040 + 57y = 2750
57y = 2750 - 1040
57y = 1710
y = \(\frac{1710}{57}\)
y = 30
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42495)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2008
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
A sector of angle 120° is cut out from a circle of radius 13.5cm. what area of the circle is remaining ? (π = \(\frac{22}{7}\))
A
14.1cm2
B
95.5cm2
C
190.9cm2
D
381.9cm2
E
763.7cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42502)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2008
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Two ladders of length 5m and 7m lean against a pole and make angles 45° and 60° with the ground respectively. What is their distance apart on the pole correct to two decimal places?
A
9.60m
B
6.06m
C
2.54m
D
2.53m
E
2.00m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42505)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2008
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
The chances of Usman and Dele passing a Mathematics test are 3/5 and 1/3, respectively. What is the probability that neither of them passes the test?
A
\(\frac{3}{5}\)
B
\(\frac{2}{5}\)
C
\(\frac{4}{15}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{5}\)
E
\(\frac{2}{15}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
P\(\text{Usman fails}) = 1 - \frac{3}{5} = \frac{2}{5}\)
P\(\text{Dele fails}) = 1 - \frac{1}{3} = \frac{2}{3}\)
P\(\text{neither passes}) = \left(\frac{2}{5}\right) \times \left(\frac{2}{3}\right) = \frac{4}{15}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42511)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2008
Variations
Solution
x varies directly as y and inversely as z. when x = 5, y = 2 and z = 1. What is the value of x when y = 5 and z = 2?
A
2.5
B
5
C
6.25
D
6.52
E
7.5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x = \(\frac{ Ky}{z}\)
x = 5, y = 2 and z = 1
x = \(\frac{ Ky}{z}\)
5 = \(\frac{ K2}{1}\)
K = \(\frac{5}{2}\) = 2.5
find x when y = 5 and z = 2
x = \(\frac{2.5 \times5}{2}\)
x = \(\frac{12.5}{2}\) = 6.25.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42514)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2008
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Find the mean deviation of 20, 25, 21, 27, 28, 29, to the nearest whole number
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
5
E
6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42516)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2008
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Calculate the area of a parallelogram whose diagonals are of length 8cm and 12cm and intersect at an angle of 135°
A
271.5cm2
B
135.8cm2
C
96.0cm2
D
48.0cm2
E
33.9cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option E.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42520)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2008
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
The ratio of the base area of a hollow cone to that of its curved surface is 1:4. If its base radius is 7cm, calculate the slant height of the cone
A
7cm
B
22cm
C
28cm
D
49cm
E
154cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The base of a cone is a circle, r = 7cm
Base area of a cone = \(\pi\)r\(^2\)
Curve surface area of a cone = \(\pi\)l
\(\pi\)r\(^2\) : \(\pi\)l = 1 : 4
\(\frac{\pi r^2}{\pi l}\) = \(\frac{1}{4}\)
\(\frac{r}{l} = \frac{1}{4}\)
\(\frac{7}{l} = \frac{1}{4}\)
cross multiplying
l = 4 x 7 = 28cm.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42523)