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NECO SSCE 2005
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Two fair dice are tossed together once. What is the probability of getting a total of at least 9 from the outcome?
A
\(\frac{1}{9}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{6}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{18}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
E
\(\frac{13}{18}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42465)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2005
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
If 2x : ( x + 1) = 3 : 2, what is the value of x?
A
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
B
1
C
1\(\frac{1}{2}\)
D
3
E
3\(\frac{1}{2}\)
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 #42467)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2005
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
If y\(^2\)+ 14y + k is a perfect square, then k =
A
4
B
7
C
28
D
49
E
196
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
y\(^2\)+ 14y + k
let a = 1, b = 14, c = k (where a and b represent the coefficient of y and y\(^2\) respectively)
4ac = b\(^2\)
4 x 1 x c = 14 x 14 = 196
4c = 196
c = \(\frac{196}{4}\) = 49
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42469)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
(a) Evaluate without using the mathematical table or calculator, \(\log_{10} \sqrt{30} - \log_{10} \sqrt{6} + \log_{10} \sqrt{2}\).
(b)
\(U = {1, 2, 3, ..., 10} ; A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} ; B = {2, 3, 5}\) and \(C = {6, 8, 10}\). (i) Given that the Venn diagram represents the sets above, copy and fill in the elements.
(ii) Find \(A \cap C\) ; (iii) Find \(A \cap B'\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\log_{10} \sqrt{30} - \log_{10} \sqrt{6} + \log_{10} \sqrt{2}\)
= \(\log_{10} (\sqrt{\frac{30}{6}} \times \sqrt{2})\)
= \(\log_{10} (\sqrt{5} \times \sqrt{2})\)
= \(\log_{10} \sqrt{10}\)
= \(\log_{10} (10^{\frac{1}{2}})\)
= \(\frac{1}{2} \log_{10} 10\)
= \(\frac{1}{2}\).
(b)
(ii) \(A \cap C = { } \)
(iii) \(A \cap B' = {1, 4}\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53057)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
(a) Evaluate : \(2 \div (\frac{64}{125})^{-\frac{2}{3}}\)
(b) The lines \(y = 3x + 5\) and \(y = - 4x - 1\) intersect at a point k. Find the coordinates of k.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \((\frac{64}{125})^{-\frac{2}{3}} = (\frac{125}{64})^{\frac{2}{3}}\)
= \((\frac{5}{4})^{3})^{\frac{2}{3}} \)
= \((\frac{5}{4})^{2}\)
= \(\frac{25}{16}\)
\(\therefore 2 \div (\frac{64}{125})^{-\frac{2}{3}} = 2 \div \frac{25}{16}\)
= \(2 \times \frac{16}{25}\)
= \(\frac{32}{25}\)
(b) \(3x + 5 = - 4x - 1\)
\(3x + 4x = - 1 - 5\)
\(7x = - 6\)
\(x = -\frac{6}{7}\)
\(y = 3x + 5\) ( You can use any of the given equations to get y)
\(y = 3(-\frac{6}{7}) + 5 = -\frac{18}{7} + \frac{35}{7}\)
= \(\frac{17}{7}\)
\(k = (x, y) = (-\frac{6}{7}, \frac{17}{7})\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53060)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
(a) Simplify : \(\frac{5}{8} of 2\frac{1}{2} - \frac{3}{4} \div \frac{3}{5}\).
(b) A cone and a right pyramid have equal heights and volumes. If the area of the base of the pyramid is \(154 cm^{2}\), find the base radius of the cone. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\frac{5}{8} of 2\frac{1}{2} - \frac{3}{4} \div \frac{3}{5}\)
= \((\frac{5}{8} \times \frac{5}{2}) - (\frac{3}{4} \div \frac{3}{5})\)
= \((\frac{25}{16}) - (\frac{5}{4})\)
= \(\frac{25 - 20}{16}\)
= \(\frac{5}{16}\)
(b)
\(V = \frac{1}{3} \times A \times h = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^{2} h\)
\(\therefore \frac{1}{3} \times 154 \times h = \frac{1}{3} \times \pi \times r^{2} \times h\)
Comparing the two equations,
\(154 = \frac{22}{7} \times r^{2}\)
\(r^{2} = \frac{154 \times 7}{22}\)
\(r^{2} = 49\)
\(\therefore r = 7 cm\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53063)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
(a) Two fair die are thrown once. Find the probabitlity of getting : (i) the same digit ; (ii) a total score greater than 5.
(b) Given that \(x = \cos 30^\circ\) and \(y = \sin 30^\circ\), evaluate without using a mathematical table or calculator : \(\frac{x^{2} + y^{2}}{y^{2} - x^{2}}\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) Sample - space
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
1, 1
1, 2
1, 3
1, 4
1, 5
1, 6
2
2, 1
2, 2
2, 3
2, 4
2, 5
2, 6
3
3, 1
3, 2
3, 3
3, 4
3, 5
3, 6
4
4, 1
4, 2
4, 3
4, 4
4, 5
4, 6
5
5, 1
5, 2
5, 3
5, 4
5, 5
5, 6
6
6, 1
6, 2
6, 3
6, 4
6, 5
6, 6
(i) Same digit = {(1,1), (2,2),(3,3), (4,4),(5,5), (6,6)}
P(same digit) = \(\frac{6}{36}\)
(ii) P(total score greater than 5) = \(\frac{26}{36}\)
= \(\frac{13}{18}\)
(b) \(\frac{x^{2} + y^{2}}{y^{2} - x^{2}} = \frac{(\cos 30)^{2} + (\sin 30)^{2}}{(\sin 30)^{2} - (\cos 30)^{2}}\)
= \(\frac{(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^{2} + (\frac{1}{2})^{2}}{(\frac{1}{2})^{2} - (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^{2}}\)
= \(\frac{\frac{3}{4} + \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{1}{4} - \frac{3}{4}}\)
= \(\frac{1}{-\frac{1}{2}}\)
= \(-2\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53072)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
(a)
In the diagram, A, B, C and D are points on the circumference of a circle. XY is a tangent at A. Find : (i) < CAX ; (ii) < ABY.
(b) If (m + 1) and (m - 3) are factors of \(m^{2} - km + c\), find the values of k and c.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(< ADB = < ACB = 20^\circ\) (Angle in the same segment).
In \(\Delta ACY\),
\(\hat{C} = < ACB\)
(i) \(\hat{C} + \hat{A} + \hat{Y} = 180^\circ\)
\(20^\circ + \hat{A} + 60^\circ = 180^\circ\)
\(\hat{A} = 180^\circ - 80^\circ = 100^\circ\)
\(< CAY = \hat{A} = 100^\circ\)
\(< CAX = 180^\circ - 100^\circ = 80^\circ\)
(ii) In \(\Delta ACB\),
\(\hat{B} = \hat{C} = \frac{180^\circ - 20^\circ}{2} \)
= \(\frac{160^\circ}{2}\)
= \(80^\circ\)
In \(\Delta ABY\),
\(< ABY = \hat{B} = 180^\circ - 80^\circ\)
= \(100^\circ\)
(b) \((m + 1)(m - 3) \equiv m^{2} - km + c\)
\(m^{2} - 3m + m - 3 = m^{2} - 2m - 3\)
\(m^{2} - 2m - 3 \equiv m^{2} - km + c\)
\(\implies k = 2 ; c = -3\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53077)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
(a) Without using mathematical table or calculator, evaluate : \(\sqrt{\frac{0.18 \times 12.5}{0.05 \times 0.2}}\).
(b) Simplify : \(\frac{8 - 4\sqrt{18}}{\sqrt{50}}\).
(c) x, y and z are related such that x varies directly as the cube of y and inversely as the square of z. If x = 108 when y = 3 and z = 4, find z when x = 4000 and y = 10.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\sqrt{\frac{0.18 \times 12.5}{0.05 \times 0.2}}\)
\(\frac{0.18 \times 12.5}{0.05 \times 0.2} = \frac{18 \times 10^{-2} \times 125 \times 10^{-1}}{5 \times 10^{-2} \times 2 \times 10^{-1}}\)
= \(9 \times 25 \times 10^{-3 - (-3)}\)
= \(9 \times 25\)
= \(225\)
\(\therefore \sqrt{\frac{0.18 \times 12.5}{0.05 \times 0.2}} = \sqrt{225}\)
= \(15\).
(b) \(\frac{8 - 4\sqrt{18}}{\sqrt{50}}\)
\(\sqrt{18} = \sqrt{9 \times 2} = 3\sqrt{2}\)
\(\sqrt{50} = \sqrt{25 \times 2} = 5\sqrt{2}\)
\(\frac{8 - 4(3\sqrt{2})}{5\sqrt{2}} = \frac{8 - 12\sqrt{2}}{5\sqrt{2}}\)
Rationalising, we have
= \(\frac{8 - 12\sqrt{2}}{5\sqrt{2}} \times \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{2}}\)
= \(\frac{8\sqrt{2} - 24}{10}\)
= \(0.8\sqrt{2} - 2.4\)
= \(-2.4 + 0.8\sqrt{2}\)
(c) \(x \propto \frac{y^{3}}{z^{2}}\)
\(\implies x = \frac{ky^{3}}{z^{2}}\)
\(108 = \frac{k \times 3^{3}}{4^{2}}\)
\(k = \frac{108 \times 16}{27}\)
\(k = 64\)
\(\therefore x = \frac{64y^{3}}{z^{2}}\)
\(\therefore 4000 = \frac{64 \times 10^{3}}{z^{2}}\)
\(4 = \frac{64}{z^{2}}\)
\(z^{2} = \frac{64}{4} = 16\)
\(z = \sqrt{16} = \pm 4\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53109)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
(a) A regular polygon of n sides is such that each interior angle is 120^\circ greater than the exterior angle. Find :
(i) the value of n ; (ii) the sum of all the interior angles.
(b) A boy walks 6km from a point P to a point Q on a bearing of 065^\circ. He then walks to a point R, a distance of 13km, on a bearing of 146^\circ.
(i) Sketch the diagram of his movement. (ii) Calculate, correct to the nearest kilometre, the distance PR.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) (i) Let the exterior angle be x
Let the interior angle be x + 120^\circ.
Exterior angle + Interior angle = 180^\circ
\(\therefore x + x + 120 = 180 \implies 2x + 120 = 180\)
\(2x = 60 \implies x = 30^\circ\)
Number of sides = \(\frac{360}{\text{exterior angle}}\)
= \(\frac{360}{30} = 12 sides\)
(ii) Sum of interior angle = \((2n - 4) \times 90^\circ\)
= \((2(12) - 4) \times 90^\circ\)
= \(20 \times 90\)
= \(1800^\circ\)
(b) Note : < PQR = 65^\circ + 34^\circ = 99^\circ\)
\(|PR|^{2} = |PQ|^{2} + |QR|^{2} - 2(|QR|)(|PQ|) \cos 99\)
\(|PR|^{2} = 6^{2} + 13^{2} - 2(6)(13) \cos 99\)
\(|PR|^{2} = 205 - 156 \cos 99\)
\(|PR|^{2} = 205 + 24.40 = 229.40\)
\(|PR| = \sqrt{229.40}\)
= \(15.146 km\)
\(\approxeq 15 km\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53110)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
(a) A plane flies due East from A(lat. 53^\circN, long. 25^\circE) to a point B(lat. 53^\circN, long. 85^\circE) at an average speed of 400 km/h. The plane then flies South from B to a point C 2000km away. Calculate, correct to the nearest whole number :
(a) the distance between A and B.
(b) the time the plane takes to reach point B ;
(c) the latitude of C.
[Take radius of the earth = 6400km; \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
Longitude difference = 85^\circ - 25^\circ = 60^\circ.
Distance AB along the parallel of latitude = \(\frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times 2\pi R \cos \alpha\)
\(AB = \frac{60}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 6400 \cos 53\)
= \(\frac{1}{6} \times \frac{44}{7} \times 3851.62\)
= \(4,035.03 km\)
\(\approxeq 4035 km\)
(b) \(Speed = \frac{Distance}{Time}\)
\(\therefore Time = \frac{Distance}{Speed}\)
= \(\frac{4035}{400}\)
\(\approxeq 10 hours\).
(c) Distance BC measured along the meridian
\(BC = \frac{\theta}{360} \times 2 \pi R\)
\(2000 = \frac{\theta}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 6400\)
\(\theta = 17.898^\circ \approxeq 18^\circ\)
\(\theta\) = Latitude difference
Let the latitude of C = x.
\(\theta = 53 - x\)
\(18 = 53 - x\)
\(x = 35^\circ\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53111)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
(a) Find the smallest integer that satisfies the inequality \(x + 8 < 4x - 15\).
(b) A sales girl is paid a monthly salary of N2,500 in addition to a commission of 5 kobo in the naira on all sales made by her during the month. If her sales for a month amounts to N200,000.00, calculate her income for that month.
(c) The diagram shows a window consisting of a rectangular and semi- circular parts. The radius of the semi- circular part is 35 cm and the height of the rectangular part is 50 cm. Find the area of the window. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(x + 8 < 4x - 15 \implies 4x - 15 > x + 8\)
\(4x - x > 8 + 15 \implies 3x > 23\)
\(x > \frac{23}{3}\)
\(x > 7\frac{2}{3}\).
(b) Extra income = 5k of N200,000
= \(\frac{5}{100} \times N200,000\)
= \(N10,000\)
Total income = Monthly income + commission
= N(2,500 + 10,000)
= N12,500.
(c) Area of semi- circle = \(\frac{\pi r^{2}}{2}\)
= \(\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 35 \times 35\)
= \(1925 cm^{2}\)
Length of rectangular part = 50 cm
Breadth = Diameter of semi- circle = 2(35 cm) = 70 cm
Area of rectangular part = \(length \times \breadth\)
= \(50 \times 70\)
= \(3500 cm^{2}\)
Total area of window = \((3500 + 1925) cm^{2}\)
= \(5425 cm^{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53113)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
The sketch shows a plot of land .
(a) Using a scale of 1 cm to 10m, draw an accurate diagram of the plot ;
(b) Construct : (i) The locus \(l_{1}\) of points equidistant from AC and BC ; (ii) the locus \(l_{2}\) of points 60m from A.
(c) A tree T inside the plot is on both \(l_{1}\) and \(l_{2}\). Locate T and find |TC| in metres.
(d) A flagpole, P is to be placed such that it it is nearer AC than BC and more than 60m from A. Shade the regions where P can be located.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(|AB| = 85m = \frac{85}{10}\)
= \(8.5cm\)
\(|TC| = 6cm \equiv 60 m\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53115)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
The table shows the age distributions of the members of a club.
Age (years)
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
Frequency
7
18
25
17
9
4
(a) Calculate, correct to one decimal place, the mean age.
(b) (i) Draw a histogram to illustrate the information.
(ii) Use the histogram to estimate the modal age .
(c) If a member is selected at random, what is the probability that he/she is in the modal class?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
Class Interval
Freq (f)
Classmark (x)
\(fx\)
10 - 14
7
12
84
15 - 19
18
17
306
20 - 24
25
22
550
25 - 29
17
27
459
30 - 34
9
32
288
35 - 39
4
37
148
80
1835
\(\bar{x} = \frac{\sum fx}{\sum f}\)
= \(\frac{1835}{80}\)
\(\approxeq 22.9yrs\)
(b)(i)
Class Interval
Freq (f)
Class boundaries
10 - 14
7
9.5 - 14.5
15 - 19
18
14.5 - 19.5
20 - 24
25
19.5 - 24.5
25 - 29
17
24.5 - 29.5
30 - 34
9
29.5 - 34.5
35 - 39
4
34.5 - 39.5
(ii) Modal age = \(\frac{20 + 24}{2} = 22\)
(c) P(picking from the modal class) = \(\frac{25}{80}\)
= \(\frac{5}{16}\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53118)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
(a) In the diagram, \(\Delta\) ABD is right-angled at B. |AB| = 3 cm, |AD| = 5 cm, \(\stackrel\frown{ACB}\) = 61^\circ and \(\stackrel\frown{DAC}\) = x^\circ. Calculate, correct to one decimal place, the value of x.
(b) In the diagram, OABCD is a pyramid with a square base of side 2cm and a slant height of 4 cm. Calculate, correct to three significant figures : (i) the vertical height of the pyramid ; (ii) the volume of the pyramid.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) In \(\Delta ACB, < CAB = 180^\circ - (90^\circ + 61^\circ)\)
= \(180^\circ - 151^\circ\)
= \(29^\circ\)
In \(\Delta ADB, < DAB = (29 + x)^\circ\)
\(\cos (29 + x) = \frac{3}{5} = 0.6\)
\((29 + x)^\circ = \cos^{-1} (0.6)\)
\((29 + x)^\circ = 53.13^\circ\)
\(x = 53.13^\circ - 29^\circ\)
= \(24.13^\circ\)
\(\approxeq 24.1^\circ\) (1 decimal place).
(b) (i) \(DB = 2DN = 2NB\)
\(OA = OB = OC = OD = 4cm\)
\(AB = BC = CD = DA = 2cm\)
\(DB^{2} = BC^{2} + DC^{2}\)
= \(2^{2} + 2^{2}\)
= \(\sqrt{8}\)
= \(2\sqrt{2} cm\)
\(2DN = DB \implies DN = \frac{2\sqrt{2}}{2} = \sqrt{2} cm\)
In \(\Delta DON\),
\(OD^{2} = ON^{2} + DN^{2}\)
\(4^{2} = h^{2} + (\sqrt{2})^{2} \implies h^{2} = 16 - 2\)
\(h^{2} = 14 \implies h = \sqrt{14}\)
(ii) \(V = \frac{1}{3} \times \base area \times \perp distance\)
\(V = \frac{1}{3} \times 2^{2} \times \sqrt{14}\)
= \(\frac{4\sqrt{14}}{3}\)
= \(4.99 cm^{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53119)