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WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The gradient of the line joining the points P(2, -8) and Q(1, y) is -4. Find the value of y
A
2
B
4
C
-4
D
-3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
P(2, -8) and Q(1, y)
Gradient of slope(m) = \(\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\)
- 4 = \(\frac{y - (-8))}{1 - 2}\)
-4 = \(\frac{y + 8}{- 1}\)
cross multiplying
4 = y + 8
y = 4 - 8 = -4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71829)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, \(\overline{PQ}\) || \(\overline{RS}\), \(\angle\)WYZ = 44º and \(\angle\)WXY = 50º. Find \(\angle\)WTX
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
65º
B
68º
C
86º
D
90º
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\angle\)XWY = \(\angle\)ZYW = 44º (alternate \(\angle\)s)
Considering \(\triangle\)WTX
\(\angle\)W + \(\angle\)T + \(\angle\)X = 180º
44 + \(\angle\)T + 50 = 180
\(\angle\)T = 180 - 44 - 50 = 86º
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71830)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 90 m. If the width is 7 m less than the length, find the length of the garden.
A
19 m
B
23 m
C
24 m
D
26 m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the length of the garden be x, then, the width = x - 7
perimeter of rectangle = 2(L + B) = 90 m
= 2(x + x - 7) = 90
= 2x - 7 = 45 ( after dividing through by 2)
= 2x = 45 + 7 = 52
x = \(\frac{52}{2}\) = 26 m
Thus, the length of the rectangular garden = 26 m.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71831)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Four of the angles of a hexagon sum up to 420º. If the remaining angles are equal, find the value of each of the angles.
A
60\(^O\)
B
100\(^O\)
C
120\(^O\)
D
150\(^O\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Hexagon = 6 sides
Sum of interior angles of a regular hexagon = (n - 2)180 = (6 - 2)180 = 4 x 180 = 720º
But 4 of these angles sum up to 420º and the remaining ones are equal.
Let the remaining two that are equal = 2x
SuM of the angles = 420 + 2x = 720º
2x = 720 - 420 = 300
x = \(\frac{300}{2}\) = 150º
Thus, the value of each of the remaining angles = 150º
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71832)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
Find the value of x in the diagram above.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
120º
B
100º
C
60º
D
150º
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\angle\)N + \(\angle\)P + \(\angle\)M = 180 ( sum of angles in \(\triangle\) NPM)
65º + 55º + \(\angle\)M = 180
\(\angle\)M = 180 - 65 - 55 = 60º
x + \(\angle\)M = 180(opp interior angles of parallel lines are supplementary)
x = 180 - 60 = 120º
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71834)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Statistics and Probability
Solution
The following are the masses (in kg) of members in a club: 59, 44, 53, 49, 57, 40, 48, and 50. Calculate the mean mass.
A
44 kg
B
50 kg
C
40 kg
D
53 kg
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Mean(\(\overline{x}\)) = \(\frac{\sum{x}}{n}\)
Mean(\(\overline{x}\)) = \(\frac{ 59 + 44 + 53 + 57 + 49 + 40 + 48 + 50}{8}\)
Mean(\(\overline{x}\)) = \(\frac{397}{8}\) ≈ 50 kg
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71842)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Statistics and Probability
Solution
The following are the masses (in kg) of members in a club: 59, 44, 53, 49, 57, 40, 48, and 50. Calculate the variance of the distribution.
A
35
B
36
C
40
D
50
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Variance(s\(^2\)) = \(\frac{\sum{(x - \overline{x})^2}}{n}\)
But mean = 50 (from question 39 same information)
x
x - \(\overline{x}\)
(x - \(\overline{x})^2\)
59
9
81
44
- 6
36
53
3
9
57
7
49
49
- 1
1
40
-10
100
48
- 2
4
50
0
0
\(\sum{(x - \overline{x})^2}\) = 280
Variance(s\(^2\)) = \(\frac{\sum{(x - \overline{x})^2}}{n}\) = \(\frac{280}{8}\) = 35
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71845)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Two opposite sides of a rectangle are (5x + 3) m and (2x + 9) m. If an adjacent side is (6x - 7) m, find in m\(^2\), the area of the rectangle.
A
45
B
65
C
125
D
165
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Opposite sides of a rectangle are equal, then (5x + 3) = (2x + 9)
5x - 2x = 9 - 3
3x = 6
x = \(\frac{6}{3}\) = 2.
Put x = 2 in either (5x + 3) or (2x + 9) = 13m
Adjacent side (6x - 7) (given) also put x = 2 into it, 6(2) - 7 = 5
Area of rectangle = length x breadth(width) = 13 x 5 = 65 m\(^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71852)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Number and Numeration
Solution
A die is tossed once. Find the probability of getting a prime number.
A
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{6}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
D
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sample space = { 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}
Prime numbers = ( 2, 3, and 5)
Pr(prime Nos) = \(\frac{\text{number of required outcome}}{\text{total possible outcome}} = \(\frac{3}{6}\) = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71855)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The area of a sector of a circle with radius 7cm is 51.3 cm\(^2\). Calculate, correct to the nearest whole number, the angle of the sector. (Take \(\pi\) = \(\frac{22}{7}\))
A
60\(^0\)
B
120\(^0\)
C
150\(^0\)
D
150\(^0\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of a sector = \(\frac{\theta}{360}\) x \(\pi\) r\(^2\)
51.3 = \(\frac{\theta}{360}\) x \(\frac{22}{7}\) x 7 x 7
\(\theta\) = \(\frac{51.3 \times 360}{22 \times 7}\) = 119.9 ≈ 120º to the nearest whole number.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71859)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A cliff on the bank of a river 87 m high. A boat on the river is 22 m away from the cliff. Calculate, correct to the nearest degree, the angle of depression of the boat from the top of the cliff.
A
76\(^o\)
B
64\(^o\)
C
36\(^o\)
D
24\(^o\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the figure above, using SOH CAH TOA
Tan\(\alpha\) = \(\frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}}\)
Tan\(\alpha\) = \(\frac{87}{22}\) = 3.9545
\(\alpha\) = Tan\(^{-1}\)(3.9545) = 76º
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71874)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram \(\overline{TU}\) is a tangent to the circle SPQR at P. If \(\angle\)PTS = 44º, \(\angle\)SQP = 35º, find \(\angle\)PST
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
101º
B
125º
C
130º
D
135º
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\angle\)SPT = 35º (alternate segment)
From \(\triangle\)TSP
44 + \(\angle\)SPT + \(\angle\)PST = 180º (sum of angles in a triangle)
\(\angle\)PST = 180 - 44 - 35 = 101º
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71879)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Statistics and Probability
Solution
The probability that Amaka will pass an examination is \(\frac{3}{7}\) and that Bala will pass is \(\frac{4}{9}\). Find the probability that both will pass the examination.
A
\(\frac{2}{21}\)
B
\(\frac{4}{21}\).
C
\(\frac{5}{21}\)
D
\(\frac{9}{21}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Pr(Amaka passes) = \(\frac{3}{7}\), Pr(Bala passes) = \(\frac{4}{9}\).
Pr(both Amaka and Bala pass the exam) = \(\frac{3}{7}\) x \(\frac{4}{9}\) = \(\frac{4}{21}\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71882)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Algebra
Solution
Which of the following points lies on the line 3x - 8y = 11?
A
(1, 1)
B
(1, -1)
C
(-1, 1)
D
(-1, -1)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If a point lies on a particular line. It will satisfy the equation of the line.
Test the points given in the options any that satisfy the equation of the line, is the point.
Thus, the point(1, -1) lies on the line 3x - 8y = 11
That is, putting x = 1 and y = -1 into 3x - 8y to see if the result will equal 11
3(1) - 8(-1) = 11.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71885)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Number and Numeration
Solution
Find the range of the following set of numbers: 28, 29, 39, 38, 33, 37, 26, 20, 15, and 25.
A
22
B
24
C
25
D
27
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Range = max. value - min. value
max. value = 39, min.value = 15
Range = max. value - min. value = 39 - 15 = 24.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71888)