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WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Number and Numeration
Solution
Gifty, Justina, and Frank shared 60 oranges in the ratio 5: 3: 7 respectively. How many oranges did Justina receive?
A
16
B
12
C
20
D
28
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total oranges = 60, total ratio = 5 + 3 + 7 = 15
Justina"s shared of the 60 oranges = \(\frac{3}{15}\) x 60 = 12
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71780)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Algebra
Solution
Find the quadratic equation whose roots are \(\frac{2}{3}\) and - 1
A
3x\(^2\) - x - 2 = 0
B
3x\(^2\) + x + 2 = 0
C
3x\(^2\) + x - 2 = 0
D
3x\(^2\) + x - 1 = 0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The roots are \(\frac{2}{3}\) and - 1
Using x\(^2\) - (\alpha + \beta)x + \alpha\beta = 0
\alpha + \beta = \(\frac{2}{3}\) + (-1) = \(\frac{2}{3}\) - 1 = \(\frac{-1}{3}\)
\alpha\beta = \(\frac{2}{3}\) x (-1) = \(\frac{-2}{3}\)
x\(^2\) - (\(\frac{-1}{3}\) )x + (\(\frac{-2}{3}\)) = 0
multiply through by 3
3x\(^2\) + x - 2 = 0
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71787)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Number and Numeration
Solution
A piece of rod of length 44 m is cut to form a rectangular shape such that the ratio of the length to the breadth is 7: 4. Find the breath.
A
8m
B
14m
C
16m
D
24m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Perimeter of a rectangle = 2(L + B) = length of rod = 44 m
The ratio of length to breadth = 7: 4
That is, \(\frac{L}{B}\) = \(\frac{7}{4}\)
So, L = \(\frac{7B}{4}\)
Perimeter of a rectangle = 2(\(\frac{7B}{4}\)+ B) = 44
Divide through by 2
(\(\frac{7B}{4}\)+ B) = 22
(\(\frac{11B}{4}\)+ B) = 22
cross multiply
11B = 22 x 4 = 88
B = (\(\frac{88}{11}\) = 8m.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71795)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A ladder 15 m long leans against a vertical pole, making an angle of 72º with the horizontal. Calculate, correct to one decimal place, the distance between the foot of the ladder and the pole.
A
15.8 m
B
14.3 m
C
4.9 m
D
4.6 m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Cos 72º = \(\frac{d}{15}\)
d = Cos 72 x 15 = 4.63 m ≈ 4.6m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71801)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, O is the centre of the circle. If | \(\overline{OA}\) = 25 cm and |\(\overline{AB}\) = 40 cm, find |\(\overline{OH}\)|
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
15 cm
B
20 cm
C
25 cm
D
30 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Line OH divides Line AB into two halves, therefore, Line AH = Line HB = 20cm
Considering \(\triangle\) AOH
(\(\overline{OH})^2\) = 25\(^2\) - 20\(^2\) = 625 - 400 = 225
Taking the square root of both sides
(\(\overline{OH}\) = \(\sqrt{225}\) = 15 cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71802)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A car valued at $ 600,000.00 depreciates by 10% each year. What will be the value of the car at the end of two years?
A
$ 120,000.00
B
$ 480,000.00
C
$ 486,000.00
D
$ 540,000.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Using P\(_n\) = P\(_o\)(1 - \(\frac{r}{100})^n\)
= 600,000(1 - \(\frac{10}{100})^2\)
= 600,000(0.90)\(^2\) = $486,000.00
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71803)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Given that P is 25 m on a bearing of 330º from Q, how far south of P is Q?
A
25.2 m
B
21.7 m
C
19.8 m
D
18.5 m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sin 60º = \(\frac{d}{25}\)
d = Sin 60º x 25 = 21.6506m ≈ 21.7m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71804)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Number and Numeration
Solution
The length and breadth of a cuboid are 15 cm and 8 cm respectively. If the volume of the cuboid is 1560 cm\(^3\), calculate the total surface area.
A
976cm\(^2\)
B
838cm\(^2\)
C
792cm\(^2\)
D
746cm\(^2\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Volume of a cuboid = LBH = 1560cm\(^2\)
V = 15 x 8 x H = 1560
H = \(\frac{1560}{15 \times 8}\) = 13cm
Total surface area of a cuboid = 2(LB + LH + BH)
= 2((15 x 8) + ( 15 x 13) + ( 8 x 13))
= 2(120 + 195 + 104) = 2(419) = 838 cm\(^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71805)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Number and Numeration
Solution
The number 1621 was subtracted from 6244 in base x. If the result was 4323, find x.
A
Seven
B
Eight
C
Nine
D
Ten
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given that \( 6244_x - 1621_x = 4323_x \), find the value of \( x \).
{Step 1: Convert to decimal:}
\[6244_x = 6x^3 + 2x^2 + 4x + 4\]
\[1621_x = 1x^3 + 6x^2 + 2x + 1\]
\[4323_x = 4x^3 + 3x^2 + 2x + 3\]
f{Step 2: Set up the equation:}
\[(6x^3 + 2x^2 + 4x + 4) - (1x^3 + 6x^2 + 2x + 1) = 4x^3 + 3x^2 + 2x + 3\]
{Step 3: Simplify the left side:}
\[(6x^3 - 1x^3) + (2x^2 - 6x^2) + (4x - 2x) + (4 - 1) = 5x^3 - 4x^2 + 2x + 3\]
{Step 4: Set the equation:}
\[5x^3 - 4x^2 + 2x + 3 = 4x^3 + 3x^2 + 2x + 3\]
{Step 5: Combine like terms:}
\[5x^3 - 4x^3 - 4x^2 - 3x^2 + 2x - 2x + 3 - 3 = 0\]
\[x^3 - 7x^2 = 0\]
{Step 6: Factor the equation:}
\[x^2(x - 7) = 0\]
{Step 7: Solutions:}
\[x = 7 \quad (\text{valid}), \quad x = 0 \quad (\text{not valid})\]
\Thus, the base \( x \) is 7
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71806)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Number and Numeration
Solution
Factorize completely: 27x\(^2\) - 48y\(^2\)
A
3(3x + 4y)(3x - 4y)
B
3(3x + 4y)(3x + 4y)
C
3(9x - 16y)(9x + 16y)
D
3(9x - 16y)(9x - 16y)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
27x\(^2\) - 48y\(^2\) = 3(9x\(^2\) - 16y\(^2\))
difference of two squares
3((3x)\(^2\) - (4y)\(^2\)) = 3((3x - 4y)(3x + 4y))
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71822)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Number and Numeration
Solution
For what values of x is \(\frac{x - 3}{4}\) + \(\frac{x + 1}{8}\) \(\geq\) 2 ?
A
x \(\geq\) 5
B
x \(\geq\) 6
C
x \(\geq\) 7
D
x \(\geq\) 8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{x - 3}{4}\) + \(\frac{x + 1}{8}\) \(\geq\) 2
multiply through by the LCM of 4, 8, and 1 = 8
8(\(\frac{x - 3}{4}\)) + 8(\(\frac{x + 1}{8}\)) \(\geq\) 8 x 2
2(x - 3) + (x + 1) \(\geq\) 16
2x - 6 + x + 1 \(\geq\) 16
3x - 5 \(\geq\) 16
3x \(\geq\) 16 + 5 = 21
x \(\geq\) \(\frac{21}{3}\)
x \(\geq\) 7
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71823)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, < SQR = 52º and < PRT = 16º. Find the value of the angle marked y
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
64\(^0\)
B
68\(^0\)
C
112\(^0\)
D
128\(^0\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71824)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, JKL is a tangent to the circle GHIK at K. Find the value of the angle marked x
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
93º
B
55º
C
42º
D
23º
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\angle\)KGL = 87º (exterior angle of a cyclic quadrilateral)
\(\angle\)KGL + \(\angle\)GLK + \(\angle\)LKG = 180º
87º + x + 38º = 180º
x = 180 - 87 - 38 = 55º
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71826)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Number and Numeration
Solution
A cone and a cylinder are of equal volume. The base radius of the cone is twice the radius of the cylinder. What is the ratio of the height of the cylinder to that of the cone?
A
5: 4
B
4: 3
C
3: 2
D
3: 4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Vol of cylinder = \(\pi\)r\(^2\)H = vol of cone = \(\frac{1}{3}\)\(\pi\)r\(^2\)h
H = height of cylinder and h = height of cone
Let y = radius of cylinder = y, then radius of cone = 2y
\(\pi\)y\(^2\)H = \(\frac{1}{3}\)\(\pi\)(2y)\(^2\)h
y\(^2\)H = \(\frac{1}{3}\)4y\(^2\)h ( \(\pi\) cancels out and cross multiplying)
The ratio of the height of the cylinder to that of the cone = \(\frac{\text{H}}{\text{h}}\) = \(\frac{4y^2}{3y^2}\)
= \(\frac{4}{3}\) = 4: 3 (y\(^2\) cancels out )
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71827)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Number and Numeration
Diagram
Solution
Find, correct to the nearest whole number, the value of h in the diagram above.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
15 m
B
22 m
C
23 m
D
18 m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the diagram on the right-hand side above,
x\(^2\) = 20\(^2\) - 19\(^2\) = 39 ( from Pythagoras theorem)
x = \(\sqrt{39}\) = 6.245m
As can be seen from the diagram on the right-hand side above,
h = x + 17 = 6.245 + 17 = 23.245 m ≈ 23 m(to the nearest whole number)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71828)