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NECO SSCE 2002
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Solve the equation: \(\frac{1}{3}x\) + \(\frac{2}{5}\) = \(\frac{3}{4}x\) - \(\frac{1}{6}\)
A
\(\frac{17}{30}\)
B
\(\frac{65}{102}\)
C
\(\frac{25}{34}\)
D
\(\frac{102}{75}\)
E
\(\frac{34}{25}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{1}{3}x\) + \(\frac{2}{5}\) = \(\frac{3}{4}x\) - \(\frac{1}{6}\)
collect like terms
\(\frac{2}{5}\) + \(\frac{1}{6}\) = \(\frac{3}{4}x\) - \(\frac{1}{3}x\)
\(\frac{17}{30}\) = \(\frac{5x}{12}\)
cross multiply
150x = 204
x = \(\frac{204}{150}\) = \(\frac{34}{25}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42213)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2002
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
An amount of money is shared among P,Q and R such that for every 3P gets, Q gets 2 and for every 1Q gets, R gets 4. Find P: Q : R
A
3 : 1 : 4
B
3 : 2 : 1
C
3 : 2 : 4
D
3 : 3 : 4
E
3 : 2 : 8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
P gets 3 Q gets 2, Q gets 1 and R gets R
When Q gets 1 then P will get \(\frac{3}{2}\)
P : Q: R = \(\frac{3}{2}\) : 1 : 4
multiplying through by 2, we have
3 : 2: 8.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42215)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2002
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Simplify 2a2 -4ab - 6a2 - 10ab + 5ab - 5a2
A
-9(a + b)
B
9(a + b)
C
-9a (a + b)
D
9a(a - b)
E
9b(a + b)
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 #42218)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2002
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
A boy leaves station X on a bearing of 035° to station y which is 21km away. He then travels to another station Z on a bearing of 125°. If Z is directly East of X, what is the distance from X to his present position?
A
3.0km
B
12.04km
C
17.2km
D
34.18km
E
36.61km
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option E.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42220)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2002
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
The length, breadth and height of a cuboid are 8cm, 7\(\frac{1}{2}\)cm and 6\(\frac{1}{2}\) cm respectively. What Is its volume in m3 (leave your answer in standard form)?
A
3.9 × 10-1m3
B
3.9 × 10-2m3
C
3.9 × 10-3m3
D
3.9 × 10-4m3
E
3.9 × 10-5m3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given: L = 8cm, B = 7\(\frac{1}{2}\)cm = 7.5cm, H = 6\(\frac{1}{2}\)cm = 6.5cm
Volume of cuboid = LBH = 8 x 7.5 x 6.5 = 390cm\(^3\) but in m\(^3\) = \(\frac{390}{1000000}\) = 0.00039m\(^3\)
0.00039m\(^3\) = 3.9 x 10\(^{-4}\)m\(^3\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42224)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
(a) Simplify : \((2a + b)^{2} - (b - 2a)^{2}\)
(b) Given that \(S = K\sqrt{m^{2} + n^{2}}\); (i) make m the subject of the relations ; (ii) if S = 12.2, K = 0.02 and n = 1.1, find, correct to the nearest whole number, the positive value of m.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \((2a + b)^{2} - (b - 2a)^{2}\)
Using the method of difference of two squares,
\((2a + b)^{2} - (b - 2a)^{2} = ((2a + b) + (b - 2a))((2a + b) - (b - 2a))\)
= \((2b)(4a)\)
= \(8ab\).
(b)(i) \(S = K\sqrt{m^{2} + n^{2}}\)
\(S^{2} = K^{2}[m^{2} + n^{2}]\)
\(\frac{S^{2}}{K^{2}} = m^{2} + n^{2}\)
\(m^{2} = \frac{S^{2}}{K^{2}} - n^{2}\)
\(m = \sqrt{\frac{S^{2}}{K^{2}} - n^{2}}\)
(ii) When S = 12.2, K = 0.02, n = 1.1
\(m = \sqrt{\frac{12.2^{2}}{0.02^{2}} - (1.1^{2})}\)
\(m = \sqrt{\frac{148.84}{0.0004} - 1.21}\)
\(m = \sqrt{372,098.79}\)
= \(609.999 \approxeq 610\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53314)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Solution
The sets A = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11}, B = {2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 15} and C = {3, 6, 9, 12, 15} are subsets of \(\varepsilon\) = {1, 2, 3, ..., 15}.
(a) Draw a Venn diagram to illustrate the given information.
(b) Use your diagram to find : (i) \(C \cap A'\) ; (ii) \(A' \cap (B \cup C)\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
(b)(i) \(C \cap A' = {15}\)
(ii) \(A' \cap (B \cup C) = {2, 6, 12, 15}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53315)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
(a) A manufacturer offers distributors a discount of \(20%\) on any article bought and a further discount of \(2\frac{1}{2}%\) for prompt payment.
(i) if the marked price of an article is N25,000, find the total amount saved by a distributor for paying promptly. (ii) if a distributor pays N11,700 promptly for an article marked Nx, find the value of x.
(b) Factorize \(6y^{2} - 149y - 102\), hence solve the equation \(6y^{2} - 149y - 102 = 0\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) (i) First discount = 20% of N25,000
= \(\frac{20}{100} \times N25,000 = N5,000\)
Further discount for prompt payment = \(2\frac{1}{2}%\) of N25,000.
= \(\frac{5}{200} \times N25,000 = N625\)
\(\therefore \text{Total amount saved by distributor} = N(5,000 + 625)\)
= \(N5625\)
(ii) Total %age discount for prompt payment = \((20 + 2\frac{1}{2})% = 22\frac{1}{2}%\)
Therefore, the distributor paid \((100% - 22\frac{1}{2}%) \times Nx\)
= \(77\frac{1}{2}% \times Nx\)
\(\implies 77\frac{1}{2}% \times x = 11,700\)
\(x = \frac{11,700 \times 200}{155}\)
= \(N15,096.77\)
(b) \(6y^{2} - 149y - 102 \)
= \(6y^{2} - 153y + 4y - 102\)
= \(3y(2y - 51) + 2(2y - 51)\)
= \((3y + 2)(2y - 51)\)
\(\therefore 6y^{2} - 149y - 102 = 0 \implies (3y + 2)(2y - 51) = 0\)
\(3y + 2 = 0 \implies 3y = -2 \)
\(y = -\frac{2}{3}\)
\(2y - 51 = 0 \implies 2y = 51\)
\(y = 25\frac{1}{2}\)
\(\therefore y = -\frac{2}{3} ; y = 25\frac{1}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53318)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
(a) Without using calculator or mathematical tables, evaluate \(\frac{3}{\sqrt{3}}(\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} - \frac{\sqrt{12}}{6})\)
(b) In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle. The side AB is produced to E, < ACB = 49^\circ and < CBE = 68^\circ. Calculate,
(i) the interior angle AOC ; (ii) < BOC.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\frac{3}{\sqrt{3}}(\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} - \frac{\sqrt{12}}{6})\)
= \(\frac{6}{\sqrt{9}} - \frac{3\sqrt{12}}{6\sqrt{3}}\)
= \(2 - \frac{2\sqrt{3}}{2\sqrt{3}}\)
= \(2 - 1 = 1\)
(b)(i) \(< ABC = 180^\circ - 68^\circ = 112^\circ\)
\(< AOC = 2 \times 112^\circ = 224^\circ\)
\(\hat{O} = < AOC (obtuse)\)
= \(360^\circ - 224^\circ = 136^\circ\)
(ii) In \(\Delta AOC\), OA = OC (radii)
\(\therefore \Delta AOC = isosceles\)
\(\hat{A} = < OAC ; \hat{C} = < ACO ; \hat{A} = \hat{C} = x\)
\(\hat{O} + \hat{A} + \hat{C} = 180^\circ\)
\(136^\circ + x + x = 180^\circ \implies 2x = 44^\circ\)
\(x = 22^\circ\)
In \(\Delta BOC\), OB = OC (radii)
\(\therefore \Delta BOC = isosceles\)
\(< OCB = 49^\circ + 22^\circ= 71^\circ\)
\(< OBC = < OCB = 71^\circ\)
\(< OBC + < OCB + < BOC = 180^\circ\)
\(71^\circ + 71^\circ + < BOC = 180^\circ\)
\(< BOC = 180^\circ - 142^\circ = 38^\circ\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53319)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
The probabilities that Ade, Kujo and Fati will pass an examination are \(\frac{2}{3}, \frac{5}{8}\) and \(\frac{3}{4}\) respectively. Find the probability that
(a) the three ;
(b) none of them ;
(c) Ade and Kujo only ; will pass the examination.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(P(Ade) = \frac{2}{3} ; P(Kujo) = \frac{5}{8} ; P(Fati) = \frac{3}{4}\)
\(P(\text{all three pass the exam}) = \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{5}{8} \times \frac{3}{4}\)
= \(\frac{5}{16}\)
(b) P(Ade fails) = \(1 - \frac{2}{3} = \frac{1}{3}\)
P(Kujo fails) = \(1 - \frac{5}{8} = \frac{3}{8}\)
P(Fati fails) = \(1 - \frac{3}{4} = \frac{1}{4}\)
P(none passes) = \(\frac{1}{3} \times \frac{3}{8} \times \frac{1}{4}\)
= \(\frac{1}{32}\).
(c) P(Ade and Kujo only pass) = \(\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{5}{8} \times \frac{1}{4}\)
= \(\frac{5}{48}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53321)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
(a) Simplify : \(\frac{1}{2}\log_{10} 25 - 2\log_{10} 3 + \log_{10} 18\)
(b) If \(123_{y} = 83_{10}\), obtain an equation in y, hence find the value of y.
(c) Solve the equation \(\frac{9^{2x - 3}}{3^{x + 3}} = 1\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\frac{1}{2}\log_{10} 25 - 2\log_{10} 3 + \log_{10} 18\)
= \(\log_{10} (25^{\frac{1}{2}}) - \log_{10} (3^{2}) + \log_{10} 18\)
= \(\log_{10} (\frac{5 \times 18}{9})\)
= \(\log_{10} 10\)
= 1
(b) \(123_{y} = (1 \times y^{2}) + (2 \times y^{1}) + (3 \times y^{0})\)
\(y^{2} + 2y + 3 = 83\)
\(y^{2} + 2y + 3 - 83 = 0 \implies y^{2} + 2y - 80 = 0\)
Equation : \(y^{2} + 2y - 80 = 0\)
\(y^{2} - 8y + 10y - 80 = 0\)
\(y(y - 8) + 10(y - 8) = 0\)
\((y + 10)(y - 8) = 0 \implies y = -10 ; 8\)
y = 8 since y cannot be negative.
(c) \(\frac{9^{2x - 3}}{3^{x + 3}} = 1\)
\(\implies 9^{2x - 3} = 3^{x + 3}\)
\((3^{2})^{2x - 3} = 3^{x + 3}\)
\(3^{4x - 6} = 3^{x + 3}\)
\(\implies 4x - 6 = x + 3\)
\(4x - x = 3 + 6 \implies 3x = 9\)
\(x = 3\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53327)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
(a) The first term of an Arithmetic Progression(AP) is 3 and the common difference is 4. Find the sum of the first 28 terms.
(b) Given that \(x = \frac{2m}{1 - m^{2}}\) and \(y = \frac{2m}{1 + m}\), express 2x - y in terms of m in the simplest form.
(c) The angles of pentagon are x^\circ, 2x^\circ, 3x^\circ, 2x^\circ and (3x - 10)^\circ. Find the value of x.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(a = 3; d = 4 ; n = 28\)
\(S_{n} = \frac{n}{2}(2a + (n - 1)d)\)
\(S_{28} = \frac{28}{2}(2(3) + (28 - 1) 4)\)
= \(14(6 + 108)\)
= \(14(114)\)
= \(1596\)
(b) \(x = \frac{2m}{1 - m^{2}} ; y = \frac{2m}{1 + m}\)
\(2x - y = 2(\frac{2m}{1 - m^{2}}) - (\frac{2m}{1 + m})\)
= \(\frac{4m}{1 - m^{2}} - \frac{2m}{1 + m}\)
= \(\frac{4m - 2m(1 - m)}{1 - m^{2}}\)
= \(\frac{4m - 2m + 2m^{2}}{1 - m^{2}}\)
= \(\frac{2m^{2} + 2m}{1 - m^{2}}\)
= \(\frac{2m(m + 1)}{(1 + m)(1 - m)}\)
= \(\frac{2m}{1 - m}\)
(c) Sum of interior angles = (2n - 4)90^\circ
When n = 5 (pentagon),
= \((2(5) - 4) \times 90^\circ\)
= \(540^\circ\)
\(x + 2x + 3x + 2x + (3x - 10) = 11x - 10\)
= \(11x - 10 = 540^\circ\)
= \(11x = 550^\circ\)
= \(x = 50^\circ\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53335)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
(a) An open rectangular tank is made of a steel plate of area 1440\(m^{2}\). Its length is twice its width . If the depth of the tank is 4m less than its width, find its length.
(b) A man saved N3,000 in a bank P, whose interest rate was x% per annum and N2,000 in another bank Q whose interest rate was y% per annum. His total interest in one year was N640. If he had saved N2,000 in P and N3,000 in Q for the same period, he would have gained N20 as additional interest. Find the values of x and y.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) Width = x m; Length = 2x m; Height = (x - 4) m.
Total surface area = 2Lh + WL + 2Wh
= \(2(2x)(x - 4) + x(2x) + 2(x)(x - 4) = 1440 m^{2}\)
= \(4x^{2} - 16x + 2x^{2} + 2x^{2} - 8x = 1440\)
= \(8x^{2} - 24x = 1440\)
= \(x^{2} - 3x - 180 = 0\)
= \((x - 15)(x + 12) = 0\)
\(x = 15m\)
Length = 2(15m) = 30m.
(b) \(I = \frac{PRT}{100}\)
\(I_{P} + I_{Q} = I_{T}\)
\(\frac{3000 \times x \times 1}{100} + \frac{2000 \times y \times 1}{100} = 640\)
\(30x + 20y = 640 \implies 3x + 2y = 64 .... (1)\)
\(\frac{2000 \times x \times 1}{100} + \frac{3000 \times y \times 1}{100} = 660\)
\(20x + 30y = 660 \implies 2x + 3y = 66 .... (2)\)
To eliminate x , multiply (1) by 2 and (2) by 3.
\(6x + 4y = 128 ... (1)\)
\(6x + 9y = 198 .... (2)\)
(2) - (1) : \(9y - 4y = 198 - 128 \implies 5y = 70\)
\(y = 14\)
\(2x + 3y = 66 \implies 2x + 3(14) = 66\)
\(2x + 42 = 66 \implies 2x = 24\)
\(x = 12\)
\(\therefore x = 12 ; y = 14\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53350)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
The diagram is a portion of a right circular solid cylinder of radius 7 cm and height 15 cm. The centre of the base of the cylinder is Q, while that of the top is B, where \(\stackrel\frown{ABC} = \stackrel\frown{PQR} = 120^\circ\). Calculate, correct to one decimal place:
(a) The volume
(b) the total surface area of the solid. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) Area of the major sector = \(\frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times \pi r^{2}\)
= \(\frac{360 - 120}{360} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 7\)
= \((\frac{2}{3} \times 154) cm^{2}\)
Volume = \(\text{Area of the major sector} \times \text{height (cross section)}\)
= \(\frac{2}{3} \times 154 \times 15 = 1540 cm^{3}\)
(b) Curved surface area = \(\frac{240}{360} \times 2\pi rh\)
= \(\frac{240}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 15\)
= \(440 cm^{2}\)
Area of rectangular surface = \(2 \times l \times b\)
= \(2 \times 7 \times 15 = 210 cm^{2}\)
Area of top and bottom of cylinder (major sector)
= \(2 \times \frac{240}{360} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 7\)
= \(205.33 cm^{2}\)
\(\therefore \text{Total surface area} = 440 + 205.33 + 210 = 855.33 cm^{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53362)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Using ruler and a pair of compasses only,
(a) construct, (i) triangle XYZ with |XY| = 8cm, < YXZ = 60^\circ and < XYZ = 30^\circ ; (ii) the perpendicular ZT to meet XY in T ; (iii) the locus \(l_{1}\) of points equidistant from ZY and XY.
(b) If \(l_{1}\) and ZT intersect at S, measure |ST|.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option .
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53365)