Question Library
Browse, filter, and study verified past examination questions with step-by-step mathematical reasoning.
Searching 18,000+ Questions...
Sifting topics, KaTeX formulas & verified solutions
Showing 2761–2775 of 4910 verified questions
Sort by:
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
A man made a loss of 15% by selling an article for N595. Find the cost price of the article
A
N600.00
B
N684.25
C
N700.00
D
N892.50
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
15% loss = N595
\(\implies\) (100 - 15)% of CP = N595
85% of CP = N595
CP = \(\frac{595 \times 100}{85}\)
= N700.00
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26614)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
The bearing of P from Q is x, where 270o < x < 360o. Find the bearing of Q from P
A
(x - 90)o
B
(x-270)o
C
(x - 135)o
D
(x - 180)o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Bearing of Q and P
\(180^{\circ} – (360^{\circ}-x)\)
180\(^{\circ}-360^{\circ}\)+x
-180\(^{\circ}\) + x
x - 180\(^{\circ}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26615)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Which of the following is not a measure of dispersion?
A
Range
B
Mean deviation
C
Mean
D
Standard deviation
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 #26616)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Diagram
Solution
Which of the following is the graph of Sin\(\theta\) for -\(\frac{\pi}{2}\) \(\leq\) 0 \(\leq\) \(\frac{3\pi}{2}\)?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The graph should start at its lowest point(-1) at -\(\frac{\pi}{2}\), rise to cross the origin (0, 0), and continue upward to reach its peak (1) at \(\frac{\pi}{2}\). It then turns downward, crossing the x- axis(0) at \(\pi\) and ends back at its lowest point (-1) at \(\frac{3\pi}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33108)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
Two dice are thrown. What is the probability that the sum of the numbers is divisible by 3?
A
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
B
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The two dice produce 36 equally likely outcomes in total.
The sums divisible by 3 are exactly 3, 6, 9, and 12. The complete list of favorable pairs \((d_1, d_2)\) is:
Sum = 3 (2 ways):
(1,2), (2,1)
Sum = 6 (5 ways):
(1,5), (2,4), (3,3), (4,2), (5,1)
Sum = 9 (4 ways):
(3,6), (4,5), (5,4), (6,3)
Sum = 12 (1 way):
(6,6)
Total favourable outcomes: 2 + 5 + 4 + 1 = 12.
Therefore, the probability is
\(\frac{12}{36} = \frac{1}{3}.\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33110)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
The histogram above shows the ages of victims of a pollution. How many people were involved in the pollution?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
20
B
21
C
15
D
18
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\begin{array}{c|c} \text{Age in years} & 10 & 20 & 30 & 40 & 50 \\\hline \text{frequency} & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 2\end{array}\)
\(\sum f \) = number of people involved in the pollution
\(\sum f\) = 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 2 = 20
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33111)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2003
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
The ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle is approximately equal to
A
2.5
B
3.14
C
4.83
D
6.52
E
7
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To calculate the circumference of a circle, use the formula C = \pid, where "C" is the circumference, "d" is the diameter, and \pi is 3.14
Or
The ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle is the mathematical constant \pi (pi), which is approximately 3.14.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42190)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2003
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
Two similar cylindrical cans have heights of 7cm and 21cm, if the smaller holds 250g of sugar, how many kg of sugar will the larger one hold?
A
0.75
B
1.5
C
2.25
D
3.5
E
6.75
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
- If two solids are similar, the ratio of their volumes is equal to the cube of the ratio of their corresponding sides.
Given: Heights of cylinder --> 21 : 7 or 3 : 1 = \(\frac{3}{1}\)
= 3 times height enlargement
Volume / Capacity of larger cylinder = 3\(^3\) \(\times\) 250g
= 27 \(\times\) 250g = 6,750 or 6.75kg
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42251)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Variations
Solution
(a) If p varies directly as \(r^{2}\) and p = 3.2 when r = 4, find the value of p when r = 6.5.
(b) Solve the simultaneous equations :
\(\frac{x}{2} + \frac{y}{4} = 1 ; \frac{x}{3} - \frac{y}{4} = \frac{-1}{6}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(p \propto r^{2}\)
\(\implies p = kr^{2}\)
\(3.2 = k(4^{2}) \implies 3.2 = 16k\)
\(k = \frac{3.2}{16} = 0.2\)
\(\therefore p = 0.2r^{2}\)
When r = 6.5,
\(p = 0.2 (6.5^{2}) \)
= \(0.2(42.25)\)
\(p = 8.45\)
(b) \(\frac{x}{2} + \frac{y}{4} = 1 ... (1)\)
\(\frac{x}{3} - \frac{y}{4} = -\frac{1}{6} .... (2)\)
Adding equation (1) and (2), we have
\(\frac{x}{2} + \frac{x}{3} = 1 - \frac{1}{6}\)
\(\frac{5x}{6} = \frac{5}{6} \implies x = 1\)
Put x = 1 in (1),
\(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{y}{4} = 1 \implies \frac{y}{4} = 1 - \frac{1}{2}\)
\(\frac{y}{4} = \frac{1}{2} \implies y = 2\)
\((x, y) = (1, 2)\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53261)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Without using Mathematical tables or a calculator, simplify :
(a) \(\sqrt{50} - 3\sqrt{2}(2\sqrt{2} - 5) - 5\sqrt{32}\)
(b) \(\frac{1}{2} \log_{10} \frac{25}{4} - 2 \log_{10} \frac{4}{5} + \log_{10} \frac{320}{125}\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\sqrt{50} - 3\sqrt{2}(2\sqrt{2} - 5) - 5\sqrt{32}\)
\(\sqrt{25 \times 2} - (3 \times 2)\sqrt{2 \times 2} + (3 \times 5)\sqrt{2} - 5\sqrt{16 \times 2}\)
= \(5\sqrt{2} - 6(2) + 15\sqrt{2} - 5(4\sqrt{2})\)
= \(5\sqrt{2} - 12 + 15\sqrt{2} - 20\sqrt{2}\)
= \((5 + 15 - 20)\sqrt{2} - 12\)
= -12.
(b) \(\frac{1}{2} \log_{10} (\frac{25}{4}) - 2 \log_{10} (\frac{4}{5}) + \log_{10} (\frac{320}{125})\)
= \(\log_{10} (\frac{25}{4})^{\frac{1}{2}} - \log_{10} (\frac{4}{5})^{2} + \log_{10} (\frac{320}{125})\)
= \(\log_{10} (\frac{5}{2}) - \log_{10} (\frac{16}{25}) + \log_{10} (\frac{320}{125})\)
= \(\log_{10} (\frac{\frac{5}{2} \times \frac{320}{125}}{\frac{16}{25}}\)
= \(\log_{10} (\frac{\frac{160}{25}}{\frac{16}{25}}\)
= \(\log_{10} 10 = 1\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53263)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
(a) Simplify : \(625^{\frac{3}{8}} \times 5^{\frac{1}{2}} \div 25\)
(b) Solve the following equations correct to one decimal place.
(i) \(\tan (\theta + 25)^\circ = 5.145\)
(ii) \(5\cos \theta - 1 = 0\), where \(0^\circ \leq \theta \leq 90^\circ\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(625^{\frac{3}{8}} \times 5^{\frac{1}{2}} \div 25\)
= \((5^{4})^{\frac{3}{8}} \times 5^{\frac{1}{2}} \div 5^{2}\)
= \(5^{\frac{3}{2}} \times 5^{\frac{1}{2}} \div 5^{2}\)
= \(5^{\frac{3}{2} + \frac{1}{2} - 2}\)
= \(5^{0} = 1\)
(b)(i) \(\tan (\theta + 25)^\circ = 5.145\)
\(\theta + 25 = \tan^{-1} (5.145)\)
\(\implies \theta + 25 = 79^\circ\)
\(\theta = 79^\circ - 25^\circ = 54^\circ\)
(ii) \(5 \cos \theta - 1 = 0\)
\(\implies 5 \cos \theta = 1\)
\(\cos \theta = \frac{1}{5} = 0.2\)
\(\theta = \cos^{-1} (0.2) = 78.463^\circ\)
\(\approxeq 78.5^\circ\) (to one d.p)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53265)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
In the diagram, PQRS is a circle with centre O and radius 7cm. SQ and PR intersect at K and < SKR = 90^\circ. If the length of the arc SR is four times that of arc PQ, find the length of the arc SR. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let < POQ = \(\theta\)
\(\implies\) SR = \(4\theta\).
\(< PSQ = \frac{\theta}{2} ; < SPR = 2\theta\)
In \(\Delta PSK\),
\(2\theta + \frac{\theta}{2} = 90^\circ\)
\(\frac{5\theta}{2} = 90^\circ \implies 5\theta = 180^\circ\)
\(\theta = \frac{180^\circ}{5} = 36^\circ\)
\(\therefore < SOR = 4\theta = 4 \times 36^\circ = 144^\circ\)
Length of arc = \(\frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times 2\pi r\)
\(\frac{144}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \)
= \(17.6 cm\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53267)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
The table shows the number of suitcases possessed by a group of travellers.
No. of suitcases
0
1
2
3
4
5
Travellers
2
7
7
2
3
9
(a) Calculate the (i) median (ii) mean, correct to the nearest whole number.
(b) Draw a bar chart to represent the information.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x
0
1
2
3
4
5
7
2
7
7
2
3
9
fx
0
7
14
6
12
45
(a)(i) Median = \(\frac{1}{2} (N + 1)\)
= \(\frac{1}{2}(30 + 1) = 15.5\)
= 15th and 16th position
= \(\frac{2 + 2}{2} = 2\)
(ii) Mean = \(\frac{\sum fx}{\sum f}\)
= \(\frac{84}{30}\)
= \(2.8 \approxeq 3\) (nearest whole no).
(b)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53270)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
(a) Simplify : \(\frac{\frac{1}{3}c^{2} - \frac{2}{3}cd}{\frac{1}{2}d^{2} - \frac{1}{4}cd}\)
(b)
In the diagram, YPF is a straight line. < XPY = 44^\circ, < MPF = 46^\circ, < XYP = < MFP = 90^\circ, /XY/ = 7cm and /MP/ = 9 cm.
(i) Calculate, correct to 3 significant figures, /XM/ and /YF/ ; (ii) Find < XMP.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\frac{\frac{1}{3}c^{2} - \frac{2}{3}cd}{\frac{1}{2}d^{2} - \frac{1}{4}cd}\)
= \(\frac{\frac{1}{3}c(c - 2d)}{\frac{1}{4}d(2d - c)}\)
= \(\frac{\frac{1}{3}c (c - 2d)}{-\frac{1}{4}d (c - 2d)}\)
= \(-\frac{4c}{3d}\)
(b)(i) In \(\Delta XYP\),
\(\frac{7}{XP} = \sin 44^\circ\)
\(XP = \frac{7}{\sin 44}\)
= \(10.08 cm\)
< XPM + 44^\circ + 46^\circ = 180^\circ
< XPM = 90^\circ.
In \(\Delta XPM\),
\(XM^{2} = XP^{2} + PM^{2}\)
\(XM^{2} = (10.08)^{2} + 9^{2}\)
= \(101.6064 + 81 = 182.6064\)
\(XM = \sqrt{182.6064}\)
= \(15.513 cm \approxeq 13.5 cm\)
In \(\Delta XYP\),
\(\frac{7}{YP} = \tan 44\)
\(YP = \frac{7}{\tan 44}\)
\(YP = 7.249 cm \approxeq 7.2 cm\)
In \(\Delta MPF\),
\(\frac{PF}{9} = \cos 46\)
\(PF = 9 \cos 46 = 6.2519 cm\)
\(YF = YP + PF = 7.249 + 6.2519\)
= \(13.5009 cm \approxeq 13.5 cm\)
(ii)
\(\frac{10.1}{9} = \tan \theta\)
\(\tan \theta = 1.122\)
\(\theta = \tan^{-1} (1.122)\)
= 48.296^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53286)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
The table shows the monthly contributions and expenditure pattern of an employee in 1999.
Item
Percentage
Pension
5
Income Tax
25
Food
40
Transport
10
Rent
12.5
Others
7.5
(a) Draw a pie chart to illustrate the data.
(b) If the employee's gross monthly salary was N10,800.00, calculate (i) the pension contribution of the employee ; (ii) the income tax paid by the employee.
(c) If the pension contribution and income tax were deducted from the gross monthly salary, before payment, calculate the take- home pay of the employee.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
Items
Percentage(%)
Degree in pie chart
Pension
5
\(\frac{5}{100} \times 360^\circ = 18^\circ\)
Income tax
25
\(\frac{25}{100} \times 360^\circ = 90^\circ\)
Food
40
\(\frac{40}{100} \times 360^\circ = 144^\circ\)
Transport
10
\(\frac{10}{100} \times 360^\circ = 36^\circ\)
Rent
12.5
\(\frac{12.5}{100} \times 360^\circ = 45^\circ\)
Others
7.5
\(\frac{7.5}{100} \times 360^\circ = 27^\circ\)
100
360^\circ
A pie- chart showing the monthly contributions and expenditure pattern of an employee in 1999.
(b)(i) \(360^\circ = N10,800.00\)
\(\text{Pension} - 18^\circ = \frac{18}{360} \times N10,800\)
= \(N540\)
(ii) \(360^\circ = N10,800.00\)
\(\text{Income tax} - 90^\circ = \frac{90}{360} \times N10,800\)
= \(N2700\)
(c) The percentage sum of pension and income tax = (5 + 25)% = 30%
Take home pay = 100% - 30% = 70%
= \(\frac{70}{100} \times N10,800\)
= \(N7560\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53300)