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UTME / JAMB 2004
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
PQRSTV is a regular polygon of side 7 cm inscribed in a circle. Find the circumference of the circle PQRSTV.
A
56 cm
B
22 cm
C
42 cm
D
44 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Each interior Angle of the polygon = (n-2)180_n
= (6-2)180_6
= 4 x 30
= 120o
i.e ∠PQR = 120o ∴ RQD = 120/2 = 60o also
∴ Δ QOR is equilateral Δ ∴ QO = 7cm
∴ PO = QO = RO ...... = 7cm radius of the circumference of the circle = 2πr
= 2 x 22/7 x 7/1
= 44 cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11111)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2004
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
1. Evaluate \( 202^2_{three} - 112^2_{three}\)
A
21120
B
21121
C
21112
D
21011
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(202^2_{three}\)when converted to base ten \(=(202_3)^2\)
202_3 = 2 \(\times 3^2 + 0 \times 3^1 + 2\times 3^0 = 18 + 0 + 2\)
=20\(_{ten}; (202_3)^2 = (20)^2_{ten} = 400\)
112\(^2_{three}\)when converted to base ten \(= (112_3)^2\)
112_3 = 1 \(\times 3^2 + 1 \times 3^1 + 2\times 3^0 = 9+3+2=14_{ten}\)
(112_3)\(^2 = (14)^2_{ten} = 196_{ten}\)
Evaluate \(\Longrightarrow 400-196 = 204\)
Reconvert to base three
204 \div 3 = 68 remainder 0
68 \div 3 = 22 remainder 2
22 \div 3 = 7 remainder 1
7 \div 3 = 2 remainder 1
2 \div 3 = 0 remainder 2
= 21120\(_3\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26617)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2004
Number Bases & Modular Arithmetic
Solution
If \(y = 23_{five} + 101_{three}\), find y, leaving your answer in base two
A
1110
B
10111
C
11101
D
111100
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(23_{five} = X_{ten}; X_{ten}\) = 2\(\times 5^1 + 3\times 5^0 = 10 + 3 = 13\)
101\(_{three}\) = P\(_{ten}\); P\(_{ten}\) = 1\(\times 3^2 + 0\times 3^1 + 1\times 3^0 = 9 + 0 + 1 = 10_{ten}\)
Y = 13+10=23\(_{ten}\);
Converting to base two
\(\begin{matrix}
2 & 23\\
2 & 11 &R1\\
2 & 5 & R1\\
2 & 2 & R1\\
2 & 1 & R0\\
& 0& R1 \uparrow\\
\end{matrix}\)
= y = 10111\(_2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26618)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2004
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Given that sin (5x - 28)o = cos (3x - 50)o,0 o, find the value of x
A
14o
B
21o
C
32o
D
39o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sin (5x – 28)o = cos (3x - 50)o
Since by the trigonometry relation
Sin(5x – 28)o = cos[90 – (5x – 28)]o
Hence cos(3x – 50)o = cos[90 – (5x – 28)]o
3x – 50 = 90 - (5x-28)
3x – 50 = 90 – 5x + 28
3x + 5x = 90 + 28 + 50
8x = 168
\(x = \frac{168}{8}=21^{\circ}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26619)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2004
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Solve for t in the equation \(\frac{3}{4}t+\frac{1}{3}(21-t)\) = 11,
A
\(\frac{9}{13}\)
B
\(\frac{9}{5}\)
C
5
D
\(9\frac{3}{5}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{3}{4}t+\frac{1}{3}(21-t) = 11; \frac{3t}{4} + \frac{7}{1} - \frac{t}{3} = \frac{11}{1}\\
\frac{3 \times 3t + 7\times 12 – 4 \times t = 11 \times 12}{12}\\
9t + 84 – 4t = 132; 5t = 132 – 84\\
5t = 48; t = \frac{48}{5} = 9\frac{3}{5}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26620)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2004
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
A school girl spends \(\frac{1}{4}\) of her pocket money on books and \(\frac{1}{3}\) on dress. What fraction remains?
A
\(\frac{5}{6}\)
B
\(\frac{7}{12}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{12}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{6}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the girls pocket money be rep. by x. The amount spent on books = \(\frac{1}{4}of\hspace{1mm}x = \frac{x}{4}\)
The amount spent on dress \(=\frac{1}{3} of \hspace{1mm}x=\frac{x}{3}\)
∴The fraction that remains = \(\frac{x}{1}-\left(\frac{x}{4}+\frac{x}{3}\right)\\
\frac{3x+4x}{12}; = \frac{12x-7x}{12} = \frac{5x}{12} = \frac{5}{12}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26621)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2004
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, R\(\hat{P}\)Q = Q\(\hat{R}\)Y, P\(\hat{Q}\)R = R\(\hat{Y}\)Q, |QP| = 8 cm, |QY| = 4 cm, and |RY| = 5 cm. Find |QR|.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
2.0cm
B
2.5cm
C
6.4cm
D
10.0cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{PR}{QR} = \frac{QR}{QY} = \frac{QP}{YR}\) (SSS Congruence)
\(\frac{QR}{4} = \frac{8}{5}\)
\(QR = \frac{4 \times 8}{5}\)
= 6.4 cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26622)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2004
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
There are m boys and 12 girls in a class. What is the probability of selecting at random a girl from the class?
A
\(\frac{m}{12}\)
B
\(\frac{12}{m}\)
C
\(\frac{12}{m+12}\)
D
\(\frac{12}{m-12}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
- Number of favourable outcomes = number of girls = 12
- Total number of possible outcomes = total students = m boys + 12 girls = m + 12
Therefore,
Probability of selecting a girl = \(\dfrac{\text{Number of girls}}{\text{Total number of students}} = \dfrac{12}{m + 12}\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26624)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2004
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from a point on the ground which is 36m away from the foot of the tower is 30o. Calculate the height of the tower.
A
62.35m
B
20.78m
C
18.00m
D
10.39m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Where H is the height of the tower H = ?
\(Tan 30^{\circ} = \frac{H}{36} \Rightarrow H = 36 \times tan30^{\circ}\\
H = 36 \times 0.5774 = 20.79\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26626)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2004
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Given that x + y = 7 and 3x-y = 5, evaluate \(\frac{y}{2}-3\).
A
-1
B
1
C
3
D
4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(x + y = 7 ------ I\\
3x – y = 5 ------ II\)
Add I and II;
\(4x = 12 => x = \frac{12}{4} = 3\\
Y = 7 – 3 = 4, evaluate \hspace{1mm} \frac{y}{2} – 3\\
\frac{4}{2} – 3 => 2-3 = -1\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26628)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2004
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, POQ is the diameter of the circle centre O. Calculate ∠QRS
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
35o
B
70o
C
100o
D
125o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
∠PSQ = 90^\circ (angle in a semi-circle)
(when SR is joined to SP)
∠SPQ = 180 – (90+35) = 180 – 125 = 55^\circ
∠QRS + ∠SPQ = 180^\circ (opposite angles in a cyclic quad is supplementary)
∠QRS = 180^\circ - 55^\circ
= 125^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26629)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2004
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
If \(\left(\frac{1}{4}\right)^{(2-y)} = 1\), find y.
A
-2
B
\(-\frac{1}{2}\).
C
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
D
2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(2^{-2(2-y)}-x=2^{0}; -4 + 2y = 0\\
2y = 4; y = 2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26630)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2004
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
Calculate the total surface area of a cupboard which measures 12cm by 10cm by 8cm
A
1920cm2
B
592cm2
C
296cm2
D
148cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total surfaced area of a cupboard = 2(lb + lh + bh)
l = length h = height b = base
l = 12cm h = 10cm b = 8cm
T.S.A = 2(\(12 \times 8 \times + 12 \times 10 + 8 \times 10\))
= 2\((96 + 120 + 80)cm^2 = 592cm^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26631)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2004
Algebraic Expressions, Polynomials & Factorisation
Solution
If \(\frac{x}{a+1}+\frac{y}{b}\) 1. Make y the subject of the relation
A
\(\frac{b(a-x+1)}{a+1}\)
B
\(\frac{a+1}{b(a-x+1)}\)
C
\(\frac{a(b-x+1)}{b+1}\)
D
\(\frac{b}{a(b-x+1)}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If \(\frac{bx+y(a+1)}{b(a+1)}=1\\
bx + ya + y = ba + b; y(a+1) = ba+b-bx\\
y(a+1)=b(a+1-x); y = \frac{b(1+a-x}{a+1}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26634)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2004
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
lf \(log_q p= r\), express p in terms of q and r
A
p =qr
B
p =rq
C
\(p = \frac{r}{q}\)
D
p=qr
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If \(log_q p\) = r convert from logarithm to indices
P = q\(^r\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26635)