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WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Given that x ≅ 0.0102 correct to 3 significant figures, which of the following cannot be the actual value of x?
A
0.01014
B
0.01021
C
0.01015
D
0.01016
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
option A CANNOT BE BECAUSE THE LAST NUMBER BEFORE 1 CAN ONLY BE ROUNDED DOWN TO ZERO.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26597)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
If \(\frac{3^{(1-n)}}{9^{-2n}}\) = \(\frac{1}{9}\) find n
A
\(-\frac{3}{2}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
C
-1
D
-3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{3^{(1-n)}}{9^{-2n}}\) =\(\frac{1}{9}\)
3\(^{1-n}\times 3^{-2(-2n)} = 3^{-2}\)
1 - n - 2(-2n) = -2
1 - n + 4n = -2
n = -1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26598)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Which of the following is/are not the interior angle(s) of a regular polygon? I.108^\circ II. 116^\circ III. 120^\circ
A
I only
B
II only
C
III only
D
I and III only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Using the formula, \((n - 2) \times 180^\circ\) to get the sum of the interior angles. Then we can have
\((n - 2) \times 180^\circ = 108n\) ... (1)
\((n - 2) \times 180^\circ = 116n\) ... (2)
\((n - 2) \times 180^\circ = 120n\) ... (3)
Solving the above given equations, where n is not a positive integer then that angle is not the interior for a regular polygon.
(1): \(180n - 360 = 108n \implies 72n = 360\)
\(n = 5\) (regular pentagon)
(2): \(180n - 360 = 116n \implies 64n = 360\)
\(n = 5.625\)
(3): \(180n - 360 = 120n \implies 60n = 360\)
\(n = 6\) (regular hexagon)
Hence, 116^\circ is not an angle of a regular polygon.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26599)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
In a ∆ XYZ, /YZ/ = 6cm YXZ = 60o and XYZ is a right angle. Calculate /XZ/in cm, leaving your answer in surd form
A
2√3
B
4√3
C
6√3
D
12√3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(sin \theta = \frac{opp}{hyp}\)
sin 60^o = \(\frac{|YZ|}{|XZ|}=\frac{6}{P}\)
P sin 60^o = 6
P = \(\frac{6}{sin60^o}\)
=\(\frac{6}{\sqrt{\frac{3}{2}}}=4\sqrt{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26600)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Algebraic Expressions, Polynomials & Factorisation
If \(P = \sqrt{QR\left(1+\frac{3t}{R}\right)}\), make R the subject of the formula.
A
\(R = \frac{3Qt}{P^2 - Q}\)
B
\(R = \frac{P^2 – 3t}{Q+1}\)
C
\(R = \frac{P^2 + 3t}{Q - 1}\)
D
\(R = \frac{P^2-3Qt}{Q}\)
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 #26601)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Diagram
Solution
From the Venn diagram below, how many elements are in P∩Q?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
1
B
2
C
4
D
6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
P \(\cap\) Q = {f, e} = 2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26602)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
The square root of a number is 2k. What is half of the number
A
\(\sqrt{\frac{k}{2}}\)
B
\(\sqrt{k}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{2}k^2\)
D
2k2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the number be x.
\(\sqrt{x} = 2k \implies x = (2k)^2\)
= \(4k^2\)
\(\frac{1}{2} \times 4k^2 = 2k^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26604)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Variations
Solution
Given that p varies as the square of q and q varies inversely as the square root of r. How does p vary with r?
A
p varies as the square of r
B
p varies as the square root of r
C
p varies inversely as the square of r
D
p varies inversely as r
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(p \propto q^2\)
\(q\propto\frac{1}{\sqrt{r}\)
\(p = kq^2\)
\(q = \frac{c}{\sqrt{r}}\)
where c and k are constants.
\(q^2 = \frac{c^2}{r}\)
\(p = \frac{kc^2}{r}\)
If k and c are constants, then kc\(^2\) is also a constant, say z.
\(p = \frac{z}{r}\)
p varies inversely as r.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26605)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
The probabilities of a boy passing English and Mathematics test are x and y respectively. Find the probability of the boy failing both tests
A
1-(x-y)+xy
B
1-(x+y)-xy
C
1-(x+y)+xy
D
1 - (x - y) + x
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Prob (passing English) = x
Prob (passing Maths) = Y
Prob (failing English) = 1 - x
Prob (failing Maths) = 1 - y
Prob (failing both test) = Prob(failing English) and Prob(failing Maths) = (1 - x)(1 - y)
=1 - y - x + xy
=1 - (y + x) + xy
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26606)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
The locus of points equidistant from two intersecting straight lines PQ and PR is
A
a circle centre P radius Q.
B
a circle centre P radius PR
C
the point of intersection of the perpendicular bisectors of PQ and PR
D
the bisector of angle QPR
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 #26607)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Find the equation whose roots are \(-\frac{2}{3}\) and 3
A
3x2+11x-6=0
B
3x2+7x+6=0
C
3x2-11x-6=0
D
3x2-7x-6=0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(x = -\frac{2}{3} \implies x + \frac{2}{3} = 0\)
\(x = 3 \implies x - 3 = 0\)
\(\implies (x - 3)(x + \frac{2}{3}) = 0\)
\(x^2 - 3x + \frac{2}{3}x - 2 = 0\)
\(x^2 - \frac{7}{3}x - 2 = 0\)
\(3x^2 - 7x - 6 = 0\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26609)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
Evaluate Cos 45o Cos 30o - Sin 45o Sin 30o leaving the answer in surd form
A
\(\frac{\sqrt{2}-1}{2}\)
B
\(\frac{\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{2}}{4}\)
C
\(\frac{\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{2}}{2}\)
D
\(\frac{\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{2}}{4}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(cos45^o \times cos30^o - sin45^o \times sin30^o\)
\(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} - \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\times \frac{1}{2}\)
\(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2\sqrt{2}}-\frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}; = \frac{\sqrt{3}-1}{2\sqrt{2}} = \frac{\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{2}}{4}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26610)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
In constructing an angle, Olu draws line OX. With centre O and a convenient radius, he draws an arc intersecting OX at P. With centre P and the same radius, he draws an arc intersecting the first arc at Q and finally joins OQ. What is the size of angle POQ so constructed?
A
90o
B
75o
C
60o
D
45o
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 #26611)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram /PS/ = 9 cm, /OR/ = 5cm, \(P\hat{S}R = 63^o\) and \(S\hat{P}Q = P\hat{Q}R = 90^o\). Find, correct to the nearest whole number, the area of the trapezium,
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
55cm2
B
25cm2
C
22cm2
D
13cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Considering the triangle in the diagram
\(tan\theta = \frac{opp}{hyp}\)
tan 63\(^{\circ} = \frac{h}{4}\)
h = 4 tan 63\(^{\circ}\)
Area of trapezium = \(\frac{1}{2}h(a+b)\)
\(\frac{1}{2} \times 4 tan 63^{\circ}[5+9]\right)\)
= 28\(\times 1.963 = 54.96 = 55cm^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26612)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
A right circular cone is such that its radius r is twice its height h. Find its volume in terms of h
A
\(\frac{2}{3}\pi h^2\)
B
\(\frac{1}{12}\pi h^3\)
C
\(\frac{4}{3}\pi h^2\)
D
\(\frac{4}{3}\pi h^3\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Volume of a cone = \(\frac{\pi r^2 h}{3}\)
r = 2h.
V = \(\frac{\pi \times (2h)^2 \times h}{3}\)
= \(\frac{4}{3} \pi h^3\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26613)