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WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Solution
(a) A = {1, 2, 5, 7} and B = {1, 3, 6, 7} are subsets of the universal set U = {1, 2, 3,...., 10}. Find (i) \(A'\) ; (ii) \((A \cap B)'\) ; (iii) \((A \cup B)'\) ; (iv) the subsets of B each of which has three elements.
(b) Write down the 15th term of the sequence, \(\frac{2}{1 \times 3}, \frac{2}{2 \times 4}, \frac{4}{3 \times 5}, \frac{5}{4 \times 6},...\).
(c) An Arithmetic Progression (A.P) has 3 as its first term and 4 as the common difference, (i) write an expression in its simplest form for the nth term ; (ii) find the least term of the A.P that is greater than 100.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)(i) U = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10}
A = {1, 2, 5, 7}
A' = U - A = {3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10}
(ii) \(A \cap B = {1, 2, 5, 7} \cap {1, 3, 6, 7} = {1, 7}\)
\((A \cap B)' = {2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10}\)
(iii) \(A \cup B = {1, 2, 5, 7} \cup {1, 3, 6, 7}\)
= \({1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7}\)
\((A \cup B)' = {4, 8, 9,10}\)
(iv) {1, 3, 6}, {1, 3, 7}, {1, 6, 7} and {3, 6, 7}.
(b) The nth term of the sequence is given as
\(U_{n} = \frac{n + 1}{n(n + 2)}, n = 1, 2,3\)
For the 15th term,
\(U_{15} = \frac{16}{15 \times 17}\)
(c)(i) \(T_{n} = a + (n - 1)d\)
\(T_{n} = 3 + (n - 1)4 = 3 + 4n - 4\)
= \(4n - 1\)
(ii) \(4n - 1 > 100\)
\(4n > 100 + 1 \implies 4n > 101\)
\(n > 25.25\)
The least term greater than 100 = 26th term.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53303)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
The marks obtained by 40 students in an examination are as follows :
85 77 87 74 77 78 79 89 95 90 78 73 86 83 91 74 84 81 83 75 77 70 81 69 75 63 76 87 61 78 69 96 65 80 84 80 77 74 88 72.
(a) Copy and complete the table for the distribution using the above data.
Class Boundaries
Tally
Frequency
59.5 - 64.5
64.5 - 69.5
69.5 - 74.5
74.5 - 79.5
79.5 - 84.5
84.5 - 89.5
89.5 - 94.5
94.5 - 99.5
(b) Draw a histogram to represent the distribution.
(c) Using your histogram, estimate the modal mark.
(d) If a student is chosen at random, find the probability that the student obtains a mark greater than 79.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
Class Boundaries
Tally
Frequency
59.5 - 64.5
||
2
64.5 - 69.5
|||
3
69.5 - 74.5
|||| |
6
74.5 - 79.5
|||| |||| |
11
79.5 - 84.5
|||| |||
8
84.5 - 89.5
|||| ||
7
89.5 - 94.5
||
2
94.5 - 99.5
|
1
(b)
An histogram to represent the distribution of 40 students in an examination.
(c) Modal mark : \(\frac{74.5 + 79.5}{2} = \frac{154}{2} = 77\)
(d) Number of students who obtained marks greater than 79 : 8 + 7 + 2 + 1 = 18.
Total number of students = 40
\(\therefore\) P(mark greater than 79) = \(\frac{18}{40} = \frac{9}{20}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53305)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
In the diagram, PQT is a straight line and SQ // RT.
(a) Join QR and show that : (i) < RPS = < QRT ; (ii) < PRS = < QTR.
(b) ABC is a triangle. The sides AB and AC are produced to D and E respectively such that < DBC = 132^\circ and < ECD = 96^\circ. Show that \(\Delta\) ABC is isosceles.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) < QRT = < RQS (alternate angles)
< RPS = < RQS (angles in the same segment)
\(\therefore\) < RPS = < QRT
(ii) < QRT = < PQS (corresponding angles)
< PQS = < PRS (angles in the same segment)
\(\therefore\) < QTR = < PRS.
(b) \(< ABC = \hat{B} = 180^\circ - 132^\circ = 48^\circ\)
\(< ACB = \hat{C} = 180^\circ - 96^\circ = 84^\circ\)
\(< BAC = \hat{A} = 180^\circ - (48^\circ + 84^\circ) = 48^\circ\)
\(< BAC = < ABC = 48^\circ\)
\(\therefore \Delta ABC = isosceles\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53308)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
An aeroplane flies due west for 3 hours from P (lat. 50^\circN, long. 60^\circW) to a point Q at an average speed of 600km/h. The aeroplane then flies due south from Q to a point Y 500km away. Calculate, correct to 3 significant figures,
(a) the longitude of Q ;
(b) the latitude of Y . [Take the radius of the earth = 6400km and \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
\(\frac{r}{R} = \cos 50\)
\(r = 6400 \cos 50 = 4,113.84 km\)
\(\approxeq 4,114km\)
The distance PQ along the parallel of latitude = speed (km/h) \(\times\) time (h)
= 600km/h x 3h
= 1800km
\(\frac{\theta}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times r = 1800\)
\(\theta = \frac{1800 \times 7 \times 360}{44 \times 4113.84}\)
\(\theta = 25.059^\circ \approxeq 25.1^\circ\)
\(\therefore\) The longitude of Q = \(60 + \theta\)
= \(60 + 25.1 = 85.1^\circW\)
(b) The distance (Q) along the meridian
\(\frac{\theta}{360} \times 2\pi R\)
\(500 = \frac{\theta}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 6400\)
\(\theta = \frac{500 \times 360 \times 7}{44 \times 6400}\)
\(\theta = 4.47^\circ\)
\(\therefore \text{The latitude of Y} = 50^\circ - 4.47^\circ = 45.53^\circ\)
\(\approxeq 45.5^\circN\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53311)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Using ruler and a pair of compasses only,
(a) construct a quadrilateral PXYQ such that /PX/ = 9.9 cm, /QX/ = 10.2 cm, < QPZ = 75^\circ, /QY/ = 10.4 cm and PQ // XY.
(b) Construct the (i) locus \(l_{1}\) of points equidistant from X and Y ; (ii) locus \(l_{2}\) of points equidistant from QY and YX.
(c) Locate M, the point of intersection of \(l_{1}\) and \(l_{2}\).
(d) Measure /PM/.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(d) /PM/ = 9.7 cm.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53312)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Solution
The table below shows the values of the relation \(y = 11 - 2x - 2x^{2}\) for \(-4 \leq x \leq 3\).
x
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
y
-13
11
(a) Copy and complete the table.
(b) Using a scale of 2 cm to 1 unit on the x- axis and 2 cm to 5 units on the y- axis, draw the graph of \(y = 11 - 2x - 2x^{2}\).
(c) Use your graph to find : (i) the roots of the equation \(11 - 2x - 2x^{2} = 0\) ; (ii) the values of x for which \(3 - 2x - 2x^{2} = 0\) ; (iii) the gradient of the curve at x = 1.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
x
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
\(x^{2}\)
16
9
4
1
0
1
4
9
\(11\)
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
\(-2x\)
8
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
\(-2x^{2}\)
-32
-18
-8
-2
0
-2
-8
-18
y
-13
-1
7
11
11
7
-1
-13
(b)
(c)(i) x = -2.9 or 1.9
(ii) \(y + (3 - 2x - 2x^{2}) = 11 - 2x - 2x^{2}\)
\(y = 11 - 2x - 2x^{2} - 3 + 2x + 2x^{2}\)
\(y = 8\)
\(\therefore x = \text{-1.8 or 0.8}\)
(iii) \(y = 11 - 2x - 2x^{2}\)
\(\frac{\mathrm d y}{\mathrm d x} = -2 - 4x\)
Gradient at x = 1 : \(-2 - 4(1) = -2 - 4 = -6\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53313)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Binary Operations, Matrices & Determinants
Solution
If \(\left| \begin{array}{cc} -x & 2 \\ 4x &1 \end{array} \right|\) = \(\left| \begin{array}{cc} 3 & 3x \\ 4 & -5 \end{array} \right|\), find the value of x
A
5
B
2
C
-2
D
-5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\left| \begin{array}{cc} -x & 2 \\ 4x &1 \end{array} \right|\) = \(\left| \begin{array}{cc} 3 & 3x \\ 4 & -5 \end{array} \right|\),
Means that the determinants of both Matrices are equal
- x - 8x = -15 - 12x
-9x = -15 - 12x
12x - 9x = - 15
3x = -15
x = \(\frac{-15}{3}\) = -5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76304)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Binary Operations, Matrices & Determinants
Solution
A matrix P has an inverse P\(^{-1}\) = \(\begin{pmatrix} 1 & -3 \\ 0 & 1 \end{pmatrix}\). Find P
A
\(\begin{pmatrix} -1 & 3 \\ 0 & -1 \end{pmatrix}\)
B
\(\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 3 \\ 0 & -1 \end{pmatrix}\)
C
\(\begin{pmatrix} 1 & -3 \\ 0 & -1 \end{pmatrix}\)
D
\(\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 3 \\ 0 & 1 \end{pmatrix}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let \( A = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & -3 \\ 0 & 1 \end{pmatrix} \) (given as \( P^{-1} \)).
Determinant of \( A \) = \( (1)(1) - (-3)(0) = 1 \).
Inverse of \( A \) is \( \frac{1}{1} \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 3 \\ 0 & 1 \end{pmatrix} \), which is exactly \( P \).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76305)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, O is the centre of the circle, POM is a diameter, and \(\angle\) MNQ = 42º. Calculate \(\angle\) QMP.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
42º
B
48º
C
132º
D
138º
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
POM is a diameter, so arc MP (lower semicircle via Q) = 180^\circ.
∠MNQ = 42^\circ is an inscribed angle subtending arc MQ.
Therefore, arc MQ = 2 \times 42^\circ = 84^\circ
Arc MQ + arc QP = lower semicircle:
arc QP = 180^\circ − 84^\circ = 96^\circ
- ∠QMP is an inscribed angle subtending arc QP.
Therefore, ∠QMP = \(\frac{1}{2}\) \times 96^\circ = 48^\circ.
(Alternatively: in right triangle PQM, ∠PQM = 90^\circ (angle in a semicircle), so the angles at M and P sum to 90^\circ; the arc method directly gives the result.)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76318)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Find the value of p, if the line that passes through (-1, -p) and (-2p, 2) is parallel to the line 2y + 8x - 17 = 0
A
\(\frac{7}{6}\)
B
\(\frac{6}{7}\)
C
\(\frac{-2}{7}\)
D
\(\frac{-6}{7}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The given line is 2y + 8x - 17 = 0.
Rewrite in slope form: 2y = -8x + 17
y = -4x + \(\frac{17}{2}\)
Slope = −4.
The line through points \((-1, -p)\) and \((-2p, 2)\) must have the same slope (parallel lines).
Slope = \(\frac{2 - (-p)}{-2p - (-1)} = \frac{2 + p}{1 - 2p}\)
\(\frac{2 + p}{1 - 2p} = -4\)
Cross-multiply:
2 + p = -4(1 - 2p)
2 + p = -4 + 8p
2 + 4 = 8p - p
6 = 7p
p = \(\frac{6}{7}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76327)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Solution
If \(\frac{\pi}{2}\) \(\leq\) \(\theta\) \(\leq\) 2\(\pi\), find the maximum value of f(\(\theta\)) = \(\frac{4}{6 + 2cos \theta}\)
A
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
B
4
C
1
D
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To find the maximum of \(f(\theta) = \frac{4}{6 + 2\cos \theta}\) for \(\frac{\pi}{2} \leq \theta \leq 2\pi\), simplify to \(f(\theta) = \frac{2}{3 + \cos \theta}\).
The maximum occurs when \(3 + \cos \theta\) is minimized. In the interval, \(\cos \theta\) ranges from \(-1\) to \(1\), with minimum \(-1\) at \(\theta = \pi\).
Thus, minimum denominator is \(3 - 1 = 2\), so maximum \(f(\theta) = \frac{2}{2} = 1\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76328)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2002
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Without using tables, evaluate \((343)^{\frac{1}{3}} \times (0.14)^{-1} \times (25)^{-\frac{1}{2}}\)
A
10
B
12
C
8
D
7
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\((343)^{\frac{1}{3}} \times (0.14)^{-1} \times (25)^{-\frac{1}{2}}\)
= \(\sqrt[3]{343} \times (\frac{14}{100})^{-1} \times (\sqrt{25})^{-1}\)
= \(7 \times \frac{100}{14} \times \frac{1}{5}\)
= 10.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #2874)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2002
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Solution
In a school, 220 students offer Biology or Mathematics or both. 125 offer Biology and 110 mathematics. How many offer Biology but not Mathematics?
A
95
B
80
C
125
D
110
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Hint: Represent the question in a venn diagram, such that
n(B ∩ M) = x
n(B) only = 125-x
n(M) only = 110-x
=> 125-x + 110-x + x = 220
=> x = 15.
n(B) only = 125 - 15 = 110
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #2875)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2002
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Simplify 52.4 - 5.7 - 3.45 - 1.75
A
41.4
B
41.5
C
42.1
D
42.2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
52.4 - 5.7 - 3.45 - 1.75
= 52.4 - (5.7 + 3.45 + 1.75)
= 52.4 - 10.90
= 41.5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #2876)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2002
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Simplify \((\sqrt{0.7} + \sqrt{70})^{2}\)
A
84.7
B
70.7
C
217.7
D
168.7
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\((\sqrt{0.7} + \sqrt{70})^{2}\)
= \((\sqrt{0.7} + \sqrt{70})(\sqrt{0.7} + \sqrt{70})\)
= \(0.7 + 2\sqrt{0.7 \times 70} + 70\)
= \(0.7 + 14 + 70 \)
= 84.7
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #2877)