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NECO SSCE 2001
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
The surface area of a sphere is 616m2. what is the volume of-the sphere (correct to two significant figures)? (take \pi = 3.142)
A
14 cm\(^3\)
B
210 cm\(^3\)
C
1,400 cm\(^3\)
D
2,100 cm\(^3\)
E
4,300 cm\(^3\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(Surface area (A) = 4\pi r^{2} = 616m^{2}\)
solving, we have
\(r = 7m\)
\(Volume = \frac{4}{3}\pi r^{3}\)
\(Volume = \frac{4\times 3.142 \times 7^{3}}{3}\)
\(Volume = \frac{4310.824}{3}\)
= \(1436.941m^{3} \approxeq 1400m^{3}(2 sig. fig)\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41880)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
The radius of a sphere is 21cm. If s and v represent the curved surface area and volume respectively, what is s : v? (take \pi = 3.142)
A
1:03
B
1:07
C
3:01
D
3:07
E
7:01
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
C.S.A = 5,544
Volume = 38,808
S : V = 1 : 07
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41887)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
A trader sold an article for N4,600.00 thereby making a profit of 15%. Calculate the cost price of the article
A
N3450.00
B
N3910.00
C
N4000.00
D
N5290.00
E
N6900.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
SP = #4600, profit % = 15
% profit = \(\frac{SP - CP}{CP}\) X 100
\(\frac{15}{100} = \frac{4600 - CP}{CP}\)
15CP = 460000 - 100CP
15CP + 100CP = 460000
CP = \(\frac{460000}{115}\) = #4000
Cost price of article = #4000
OR
Profit % = 100 + 15 = 115
CP = \(\frac{4600 \times 100}{115}\) = #4000
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41889)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
The first term of a G.P is 7. Find its 4th term, if its common ratio is 3.
A
567
B
280
C
189
D
63
E
21
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 #41895)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Express 0.03785 in standard form correct to 3 significant figures.
A
3 × 10\(^{-2}\)
B
3.78 × 10\(^{-2}\)
C
3.79 × 10\(^{-2}\)
D
3.79 × 10\(^{-1}\)
E
3.78 × 10\(^{-2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To express 0.03785 in standard form to 3 significant figures:
* Identify significant figures: 3.785
* Round to 3 figures: 3.79.
* Write in standard form: 3.79 \times 10\(^{-2}\)
Final answer: 3.79\times10\(^{−2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41904)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Number Bases & Modular Arithmetic
Solution
Convert (\(101.011)_2\) to base 10
A
63
B
43
C
10
D
\(\frac{77}{8}\)
E
\(\frac{43}{8}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Convert (\(101.011)_2\) to base 10
\(1 \times 2^2 + 0 \times 2^1 + 1 \times 2^0 + 0 \times 2^{-1} + 1 \times 2^{-2} + 1 \times 2^{-3}\)
1 x 4 + 0 x 2 + 1 x 1 + 0 x \(\frac{1}{2}\) + 1 x \(\frac{1}{4}\) + 1 x \(\frac{1}{8}\)
4 + 1 + \(\frac{1}{4}\) + \(\frac{1}{8}\)
= \(\frac{43}{8}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41910)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Solve the equation x\(^2\) - 3x - 10 = 0
A
-2 or -5
B
-3 or -10
C
5 or -2
D
2 or 5
E
3 or 10
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x\(^2\) - 3x - 10 = 0
Using factorisation method: x\(^2\) - 3x - 10 = 0 becomes
x\(^2\) - 5x + 2x - 10 = 0
(x\(^2\) - 5x) + (2x - 10) = 0
x(x - 5) + 2(x -5) = 0
x - 5 = 0 or x + 2 = 0
\(\therefore\) x = 5 or -2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41922)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
If sin \theta = \(\frac{4}{5}\) where 0^\circ ∠ \theta ∠ 90º, what is the value of cos \theta + tan \theta?
A
\(\frac{14}{15}\)
B
\(\frac{29}{15}\)
C
\(\frac{13}{8}\)
D
\(\frac{144}{15}\)
E
\(\frac{24}{5}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
0^\circ ∠ \theta ∠ 90º,
From the diagram above, the adjacent by Pythagoras theorem = 3
Cos \theta = \(\frac{\text{adj}}{\text{hyp}}\) = \(\frac{3}{5}\)
Tan \theta = \(\frac{\text{opp}}{\text{adj}}\) = \(\frac{4}{3}\)
cos \theta + tan \theta = \(\frac{3}{5}\) + \(\frac{4}{3}\) = \(\frac{29}{15}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41960)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
The lengths of the sides of a triangle are 15m, 21m, and 28cm. What is the size of the angle facing the side 21m (correct to one decimal place)?
A
85.7°
B
47.5°
C
41.5°
D
41.4°
E
38.2°
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
using cosine rule,
\(cos\theta\) = \(\frac{28^2 + 15^2 - 21^2}{2\times28\times15}\)
= \(\frac{568}{840}\)
\(\theta = cos^{-1}\)
= 47.5^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41965)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Variations
If t varies inversely as the cube of s, and t = 24, when s = 3, find t when s = 2
A
8
B
24
C
27
D
81
E
648
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 #41968)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2001
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
Two fair coins are tossed at the same time. what is the probability of getting a head?
A
1
B
\(\frac{3}{4}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
E
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
T
H
T
T, T
T, H
H
H , T
H ,H
Pro(one head) = \(\frac{3}{4}\) = \(\frac{3}{4}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41970)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Given that \(\log_{10} 2 = 0.3010\) and \(\log_{10} 3 = 0.4771\), calculate without using mathematical tables or calculator, the value of :
(a) \(\log_{10} 54\) ;
(b) \(\log_{10} 0.24\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\log_{10} 54 \)
\(54 = 2 \times 3^{3}\)
\(\log_{10} 54 = \log_{10} (2 \times 3^{3})\)
= \(\log_{10} 2 + \log_{10} 3^{3}\)
= \(\log_{10} 2 + 3\log_{10} 3\)
= \(0.3010 + (3 \times 0.4771)\)
= \(0.3010 + 1.4313\)
= \(1.7323\)
(b) \(\log_{10} 0.24\)
\(0.24 = \frac{24}{100} = \frac{2^{3} \times 3}{100}\)
\(\log_{10} 0.24 = \log_{10} 24 - \log_{10} 100\)
\(\log_{10} (2^{3} \times 3) - \log_{10} (10^{2})\)
\(\log_{10} 2^{3} + \log_{10} 3 - 2\log_{10} 10\)
= \(3\log_{10} 2 + \log_{10} 3 - 2\)
= \((3 \times 0.3010) + 0.4771 - 2\)
= \(0.9030 + 0.4771 - 2\)
= \(-0.6199\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53383)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
(a) Simplify : \(\frac{1}{3^{5n}} \times 9^{n - 1} \times 27^{n + 1}\)
(b) The sum of the ages of a woman and her daughter is 46 years. In 4 years' time, the ratio of their ages will be 7 : 2. Find their present ages.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\frac{1}{3^{5n}} \times 9^{n - 1} \times 27^{n + 1}\)
\(3^{-5n} \times (3^{2})^{n - 1} \times (3^{3})^{n + 1}\)
\(3^{-5n} \times 3^{2n - 2} \times 3^{3n + 3}\)
\(3^{-5n + 2n - 2 + 3n + 3}\)
= \(3^{1} = 3\)
(b) Let the daughter's age be c and the woman's age be d.
\(c + d = 46 .... (1)\)
In 4 years time, the daughter's age = c + 4
The woman's age = d + 4
\(\frac{d + 4}{c + 4} = \frac{7}{2}\)
\(2(d + 4) = 7(c + 4) \implies 2d + 8 = 7c + 28\)
\(2d - 7c = 28 - 8 \implies 2d - 7c = 20 ... (2)\)
\(c + d = 46 \implies d = 46 - c\)
\(\therefore 2(46 - c) - 7c = 20\)
\(92 - 2c - 7c = 20 \implies 92 - 20 = 9c\)
\(72 = 9c \implies c = 8\)
\(d = 46 - c \implies d = 46 - 8 = 38\)
Therefore, the daughter is 8 years old and the woman is 38 years.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53384)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
The sides of a rectangular floor are xm and (x + 7)m. The diagonal is (x + 8)m. Calculate, in metres :
(a) the value of x ;
(b) the area of the floor.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
\((x + 8)^{2} = x^{2} + (x + 7)^{2}\)
\(x^{2} + 16x + 64 = x^{2} + x^{2} + 14x + 49\)
\(x^{2} + 16x + 64 - 2x^{2} - 14x - 49 = 0\)
\(15 + 2x - x^{2} = 0\)
\(x^{2} - 2x - 15 = 0\)
\((x + 3)(x - 5) = 0\)
x = 5m since measurements cannot be negative.
(b) \(Area = length \times breadth\)
Length = (x + 7) = (5 + 7) = 12 m
Breadth = x m = 5 m
\(Area = 12 \times 5 = 60 m^{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53385)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above shows the bar charts representing the number of vehicles manufactured by a company in January, February and March, 1992.
(a) How many vehicles were produced in February?
(b) What fraction of the vehicles manufactured in February were cars?
(c) How many buses were produced altogether from January to March, 1992?
(d) What is the ratio in the lowest term of the number of lorries produced in February to that in March?
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
VEHICLES
Jan
Feb
Mar
CAR
10
40
5
LORRY
15
25
35
BUS
20
30
50
TOTAL
45
95
90
(a) Vehicles produced in February = 40 + 25 + 30 = 95
(b) Fraction of the vehicles in February that were cars = \(\frac{40}{95} = \frac{8}{19}\)
(c) Total number of buses from January to March = 20 + 30 + 50 = 100
(d) Ratio of lorries in February to that in March = \(25 : 35 \equiv 5 : 7\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53386)