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WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Bearings and Distances
Solution
The bearing of two points Q and R from a point P are 030º and 120º, respectively. If |PQ| = 12 m and |PR| = 5 m, find the distance QR.
A
11 m
B
13 m
C
9 m
D
7 m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
△PQR is right-angled at P.
Using Pythagoras theorem:
QR\(^2\) = PQ\(^2\) + PR\(^2\) = 144 + 25 = 169
QR = \(\sqrt{169}\) = 13 m
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #75913)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Differentiation
Solution
Find the limit of y = \(\frac{(x^3 - 2x^2 + 6x - 12)}{(x - 2)}\) as x goes to 2.
A
Infinity
B
10
C
0
D
12
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To find the limit
\(\lim_{x \to 2} \frac{x^3 - 2x^2 + 6x - 12}{x - 2},\)
we first substitute \( x = 2 \):
\(\frac{2^3 - 2(2^2) + 6(2) - 12}{2 - 2} = \frac{0}{0}.\)
This is an indeterminate form, so we factor the numerator. Using synthetic division by \( x - 2 \):
\(\begin{array}{r|rrrr}
2 & 1 & -2 & 6 & -12 \\
& & 2 & 0 & 12 \\
\hline
& 1 & 0 & 6 & 0 \\
\end{array}\)
Thus, \(x^3 - 2x^2 + 6x - 12 = (x - 2)(x^2 + 6).\)
We simplify the limit:
\(\frac{x^3 - 2x^2 + 6x - 12}{x - 2} = x^2 + 6 \quad \text{for } x \neq 2.\)
Now, we find the limit: \(\lim_{x \to 2} (x^2 + 6) = 2^2 + 6 = 10.\)
Thus, the limit is 10
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #74168)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Differentiation
Solution
Find the derivatives of y = sin 4x
A
-4sin x
B
-4cos x
C
4sin4x
D
4cos4x
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let 4x = u
y = sin u
\(\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{du}}\) = cos u
\(\frac{\text{du}}{\text{dx}}\) = 4
\(\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}}\) = \(\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{du}}\) x \(\frac{\text{du}}{\text{dx}}\) = 4 x cos u
but u = 4x
Therefore, \(\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}}\) = 4cos4x
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #74173)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Integration
Solution
Integrate y = 4x\(^3\) + 2x + cos x.
A
x\(^4\) - x\(^2\) - sin x + C
B
x\(^4\) + x\(^2\) + sin x + C
C
x\(^4\) - x\(^2\) + sin x + C
D
x\(^4\) + x\(^2\) - sin x + C
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Integrate y = 4x\(^3\) + 2x + cos x.
∫4x\(^3\) dx = x\(^4\) + ∫2x dx = x\(^2\) + ∫cos x dx = sin x
The integral is x\(^4\) + x\(^2\) + sin x + C
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #74162)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Integration
Solution
Integrate the function y = 3x\(^2\) + 2x - 5 with respect to x.
A
x\(^3\) + x\(^2\) - 5x + C
B
x\(^2\) + 2x\(^2\) - 5x + C
C
x\(^2\) + 2x - 5 + C
D
x\(^3\) + 2x - 5 + C
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
∫ (3x² + 2x - 5) dx
= ∫ 3x² dx + ∫ 2x dx + ∫ (-5) dx
= 3 · (\(\frac{x^3}{3}\)) + 2 · (\(\frac{x^2}{2}\)) + (-5) · x + C
= x\(^3\) + x\(^2\) - 5x + C
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #74191)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Statistics
Solution
The average weight of 15 iron bars is 1000 kg. If the heaviest iron bar is removed, the average weight is reduced by 5 kg. Find the weight in kg of the heaviest iron bar.
A
1170kg
B
1270kg
C
1070kg
D
1370kg
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total weight = 15 \times 1000 = 15000 kg.
New average = 1000 - 5 = 995 kg.
Total for 14 bars = 14 \times 995 = 13930 kg.
Heaviest = 15000 - 13930 = 1070 kg.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #74101)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Statistics
Diagram
Solution
The figure above is a pie chart. Use it to find in degrees those who are doctors
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
60\(^\circ\).
B
72\(^\circ\).
C
90\(^\circ\).
D
84\(^\circ\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The pie chart represents a total of 360^\circ.
Total number of people = 16 (Doctors) + 8 (Engineers) + 24 (Lawyers) + 21 (Information Technologists) + 27 (Teachers) = 96.
The portion for doctors is 16 out of 96.
Angle for doctors = \(\frac{16}{96} \times 360^\circ = 60^\circ\).
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #74197)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Statistics
Diagram
Solution
The table above shows the weights of twelve mathematics students. Find the modal weight.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
54
B
58
C
60
D
62
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total number of students = x + 1 + 2x + 2 + 3 = 3x + 6 = 12
Solve for x:
3x + 6 = 12
3x = 6
x = 2
Now substitute x = 2:
- 54 kg: 2 students
- 56 kg: 1 student
- 58 kg: 4 students (2x = 4)
- 60 kg: 2 students
- 62 kg: 3 students
The frequencies are: 2, 1, 4, 2, 3.
The highest frequency is 4 (at 58 kg). Thus, Modal weight: 58 kg
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #74199)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Statistics
Diagram
Solution
From the table above, determine the upper - class boundary of the modal class
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
21.5
B
30.5
C
20.5
D
10.5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The modal class is the class interval with the highest frequency.
From the table:
Frequency of 1-10: 2
11 - 20: 7
21 - 30: 10 (highest)
31 - 40: 3
41 - 50: 1
Therefore, the modal class is 21-30.
The upper-class boundary of a class interval is the upper limit, considering the continuous nature of grouped data (typically 0.5 above the stated upper limit if classes are assumed continuous).
For the class 21 - 30, the upper-class boundary is 30.5.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #74201)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Measures of Dispersion (Range, Variance, Standard Deviation)
Solution
Find the median of the following numbers: 2.64, 2.50, 2.72, 2.91, and 2.35
A
2.50
B
2.64
C
2.91
D
2.72
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Ordered: 2.35, 2.50, 2.64, 2.72, 2.91
Median = middle value = 2.64.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #75917)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Permutation and Combination
Solution
Find the number of permutations of the letters of the word SCHOOL.
A
600
B
360
C
480
D
300
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Letters: S, C, H, O, O, L (6 letters, O repeated 2 times).
Permutations = \(\frac{6!}{2!}\) = \(\frac{720}{2}\) = 360.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #74099)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Permutation and Combination
Solution
The word HANDIER can be arranged in how many ways
A
3080
B
2650
C
4050
D
5040
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The word HANDIER consists of 7 letters: H, A, N, D, I, E, R.
All 7 letters are distinct (no repetitions).
The number of distinct ways to arrange these 7 letters is the number of permutations of 7 different items, which is 7!.
7! = 7 \times 6 \times 5 \times 4 \times 3 \times 2 \times 1 = 5040
Therefore, HANDIER can be arranged in 5040 ways.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #74187)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Probability
Solution
Find the probability of getting an even number in a single throw of a six-sided die.
A
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{5}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The die has faces 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Even numbers are 2, 4, 6 (3 outcomes). Total outcomes are 6.
Probability = \(\frac{3}{6}\)
= \(\frac{1}{2}\).
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #74161)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2025
Probability
Solution
If the probability of death is q and the probability of survival is p, find the probability of one death and one survival in an accident involving two persons
A
p/q
B
pq
C
p - q
D
p + q
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
1: First survives, second dies: \( p \cdot q \)
2: First dies, second survives: \( q \cdot p \)
The total probability can be expressed as:
\(\text{Total Probability} = pq + qp = 2pq\)
Since \( 2pq \) is not an option, the closest form is \( pq \).
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #74176)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
Probability
Solution
Two fair dice are tossed together once. Find the probability that the sum of the outcomes is at least 10.
A
\(\frac{1}{6}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{12}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
D
\(\frac{5}{36}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sum \ge 10 ⇒ 6 favourable outcomes out of 36
Pr(sum at least 10) = \(\frac{6}{36}\) = \(\frac{1}{6}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #75916)