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UTME / JAMB 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
OGIVE is constructed using
A
Third quartile range
B
Semi-quartile range
C
Cummulative frequency table
D
Inter-quartile table
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
An ogive is constructed using the cumulative frequencies from a frequency distribution table.
Collect Data: Organize your data into a frequency distribution table.
Calculate Cumulative Frequency: Add frequencies cumulatively for each class interval.
Determine Class Boundaries: Identify the upper boundaries of the class intervals.
Plot Points: Plot cumulative frequencies against the upper class boundaries.
Draw the Ogive: Connect the points with a smooth curve, starting from (0, 0).
Label the Axes: Clearly label the x-axis (upper boundaries) and y-axis (cumulative frequency).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #44873)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
What sum of money will amount to D10,400 in 5 years at 6% simple interest?
A
D8,000.00
B
D10,000.00
C
D12,000.00
D
D16,000.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
A = P + 1
I = A - P
= 10,400 - P
Now using I = \(\frac{P \times T \times R}{100}\)
i.e. 10,400 - P = \(\frac{P \times 5 \times 6}{100}\)
= 100(10,400 - P) = 30P
10(10,400 - P) = 3P
104,000 - 10P = 3P
104,000 - 10P = 3P
104,000 = 3P + 10P
= 104,000 = 13P
P = \(\frac{104,000}{100}\)
P = D8,000
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46097)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A straight line passes through the points P(1,2) and Q(5,8). Calculate the gradient of the line PQ
A
\(\frac{3}{5}\)
B
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
C
\(\frac{3}{2}\)
D
\(\frac{5}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let: (x1, y1) = (1, 2)
(x2, y2) = (5, 8)
The gradient m of \(\bar{PQ}\) is given by
m = \(\frac{y_2 y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\)
= \(\frac{8 - 2}{5 - 1}\)
= \(\frac{6}{4}\)
= \(\frac{3}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46117)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
If cos \(\theta\) = x and sin 60o = x + 0.5 0o o, find, correct to the nearest degree, the value of \(\theta\)
A
32o
B
40o
C
60o
D
69o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
sin 60o = x + 0.5 0o(given)
0.8660 = x + 0.5
0.8660 - 0.5 = x
x = 0.3660
cos\(\theta\) = x(given)
cos\(\theta\) = 0.3660
Hence, \(\theta\) = cos-1(0.3660)
= 68.53o
= 69o (nearest degree)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46120)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, \(\bar{PF}\), \(\bar{QT}\), \(\bar{RG}\) intersect at S and PG||RG. If < SPQ = 113º and < RSt = 22º, find < PSQ
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
22o
B
45o
C
67o
D
89o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In In the diagram given, \(\alpha\) = 22º (vertically opp. angles), \(\alpha\) = \(\beta\) (alternate angles)
< PSQ + 113º + \(\beta\) = 180º (sum of angles of a \(\Delta\))
< PSQ + 113º + 22º = 180º
< PSQ = 180º - (113 + 22)º
45º
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46170)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle, o and o. Calculate the value of m.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
30
B
36
C
40
D
72
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In the diagram above, \(\alpha\) = 2mo (angle at centre = 2 x angle at circumference)
\(\alpha\) + 10mo = 360o (angle at circumference)
\(\alpha\) + 10mo = 360o(angles round a point)
2mo + 10mo = 360o
12mo = 360o
mo = \(\frac{360^o}{12}\)
= 30o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46171)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Kweku walked 8m up to slope and was 3m above the ground. If he walks 12m further up the slope, how far above the ground will he be?
A
4.5m
B
6.0m
C
7.5m
D
9.0m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
By similar triangles, \(\frac{8}{3}\) = \(\frac{8 + 12}{h}\)
\(\frac{8}{3} = \frac{20}{h}\)
h = \(\frac{3 \times 20}{8}\)
= 7.5m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46172)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, PR||SV||WY|, TX||QY|, < PQT = 48o and < TXW = 60o.Find < TQU.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
120o
B
108o
C
72o
D
60o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In the diagram, < TUQ + 60o(corresp. angles)
< QTU = 48o (alternate angles)
< QU + 60o + 48o = 180o(sum of angles of a \(\Delta\))
< TQU = 180o - 108o
= 72o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46174)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, TX is perpendicular to UW, |UX| = 1cm and |TX| = |WX| = \(\sqrt{3}\)cm. Find UTW
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
135o
B
105o
C
75o
D
60o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In \(\Delta\) UXT, tan\(\alpha\) = \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\)
\(\alpha\) = tan-1(\(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\))
= 30o
In \(\Delta\)WXT, tan\(\beta\) \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}}\) = 1
\(\beta\) = tan-1(1) = 45o
Hence, o + 45o = 75o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46175)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
The figure is a pie chart which represents the expenditure of a family in a year. If the total income of the family was Le 10,800,000.00, how much was spent on food?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
Le 2,250,000.00
B
Le 22,700,000.00
C
Le 3,600,000.00
D
Le 4,500,000.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
sectoral angle representing food
= 360o - (80 + 70 + 90)o
= 120o
Amount spent on food
= \(\frac{\tect{sectoral angle}}{360^o}\) x Le 10,800,000
= Le 3,600,000
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46180)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
The diagram, MOPQ is a trapezium with QP||MO, MQ||NP, NQ||OP, |QP| = 9cm and the height of \(\Delta\) QNP = 6cm, calculate the area of the trapezium.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
96cm2
B
90cm2
C
81cm2
D
27cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of \(\Delta\) QNP = \(\frac{1}{2} \times 9 \times 6 \) = 27cm2
Area of \(\Delta\) QMN = Area of \(\Delta\) QNP
= Area of \(\Delta\) PNO (triangles between the same parallels)
Hence, area of the trapezium
3 x area of \(\Delta\) QNP
= 3 x 27
= 81cm2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46204)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The perimeter of a sector of a circle of radius 21cm is 64cm. Find the angle of the sector [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]
A
70o
B
60o
C
55o
D
42o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Perimeter of a sector
= 2r + \(\frac{\theta}{360^o}\) x 2 x \(\frac{22}{7}\) x 21
64 = 2 x 21 + \(\frac{\theta}{360^o}\) x 2 x \(\frac{22}{7}\) x 21
64 = 42 + \(\frac{\theta}{360^o}\) x 44 x 3
64 - 42 = \(\frac{\theta}{360^o}\) x 11 x 3
22 = \(\frac{33\theta}{90}\)
\(\theta = \frac{22 \times 30}{11}\)
= 60o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46207)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle, o, o and < QSR. Calculate < SQR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
20o
B
40o
C
60o
D
80o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In the diagram, o(angles in same segment)
o - o
o (same reason as above)
o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46213)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram MN is a chord of a circle KMN centre O and radius 10cm. If o, find, correct to the nearest cm, the length of the chord MN.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
19cm
B
18cm
C
17cm
D
12cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the diagram
sin 70o = \(\frac{x}{10}\)
x = 10sin 70o
= 9.3969
Hence, length of chord MN = 2x
= 2 x 9.3969
= 18.7938
= 19cm (nearest cm)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46226)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
From the diagram, which of the following is true?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
m + n + p = 180o
B
m + n = 180o
C
m = p + n
D
n = m + p
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In the diagram, \(\beta\) = p(vertically opposite angles)
m + \(\beta\) = n(sum of interior opp. angles)
m + p = n
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46229)