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WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
(a) see figure a above, In the diagram, MN || ST, NP || QT and < STQ = 70^\circ. Find x.
(b) see figure b above, In the diagram above, AC is a straight line, |BC| = |BD|, \(\stackrel\frown{BCD} = 50^\circ\) and \(\stackrel\frown{BAD} = 55^\circ\). Find \(\stackrel\frown{BDA}\).
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) see figure above a \(< QTR = < TRP = 70^\circ\) (alternate angle)
\(< MNR = < TRP = 70^\circ\) (alternate angle; MN || ST)
\(< MNR + < PNM = 180^\circ\)
\(70^\circ + < PNM = 180^\circ \implies < PNM = 110^\circ\)
\(\therefore x = 110^\circ\)
(b)see figure b above \(< BDC = < BCD = 50^\circ\) (BD = BC)
\(\therefore \Delta BDC = isosceles\)
\(< ABD = 2(50^\circ) = 100^\circ\) (exterior angle)
\(55^\circ + < BDA + 100^\circ = 180^\circ\)
\(< BDA = 180^\circ - 155^\circ = 25^\circ\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53387)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Solution
(a) Draw the table of values for the relation \(y = x^{2}\) for the interval \(-3 \leq x \leq 4\).
(b) Using a scale of 2 cm to 1 unit on the x- axis and 2 cm to 2 units on the y- axis, draw the graphs of : (i) \(y = x^{2}\) ; (ii) \(y = 2x + 3\) for \(-3 \leq x \leq 4\).
(c) Use your graph to find : (i) the roots of the equation \(x^{2} = 2x + 3\) ; (ii) the gradient of \(y = x^{2}\) at x = -2.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
x
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
\(y = x^{2}\)
9
4
1
0
1
4
9
16
(b) \(y = 2x + 3\)
x
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
2x
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
y
-3
-1
1
3
5
7
9
11
see graph above
(c)(i) The roots of the equation are -1 and 3, from the graph.
(ii) The gradient of \(y = x^{2}\) at x = -2 : \(\frac{8}{-2.5} = -3.2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53388)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
The number of child births recorded in 50 maternity centres of a local government in August 1993 are as follows :
50 99 81 86 69 85 93 63 92 65 77 74 76 71 90 74 81 94 67 75 95 81 68 105 99 68 75 75 76 73 79 74 80 69 74 62 74 80 79 68 79 75 75 71 83 75 80 85 81 82
(a) Construct a frequency distribution table, using class intervals 45 - 54, 55 - 64, etc.
(b) Draw the histogram for the distribution
(c) Use your histogram to estimate the mode.
(d) Calculate the mean number of births.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
Frequency Distribution Table
Birth
45 - 54
55 - 64
65 - 74
75 - 84
85 - 94
95 - 104
105 - 114
Freq(f)
1
2
15
21
7
3
1
(b) see histogram above.
(c) Modal class is 75 - 84
Mode = \(\frac{75 + 84}{2} = 79.5\)
(d)
Birth
freq (f)
class midpoint
(x)
\(fx\)
45 - 54
1
49.5
49.5
55 - 64
2
59.5
119
65 - 74
15
69.5
1042.5
75 - 84
21
79.5
1669.5
85 - 94
7
89.5
626.5
95 - 104
3
99.5
298.5
105 - 114
1
109.5
109.5
Total
50
3915
Mean \(\bar{x} = \frac{\sum fx}{\sum f}\)
= \(\frac{3915}{50}\)
= \(78.3\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53390)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Solution
(a) In a market survey, 100 traders sell fruits, 40 sell apples, 46 oranges, 50 mangoes, 14 apples and oranges, 15 apples and mangoes and 10 sell the three types of fruits. Each of the 100 traders sells at least one of the three fruits.
(i) Represent the information in a Venn diagram ; (ii) Find the number that sell oranges and mangoes only.
(b) Find the value of x for which \(312_{four} + 52_{x} = 96_{ten}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)(i)
(ii) \(21 + 4 + 5 + 10 + y + 35 - y + 32 - y = 100\)
\(107 - y = 100\)
\(y = 107 - 100 = 7\)
Therefore, 7 traders sell oranges and mangoes alone.
(b) \(312_{four} + 52_{x} = 96_{ten}\)
\(312_{4} = 3 \times 4^{2} + 1 \times 4^{1} + 2 \times 4^{0}\)
= \(48 + 4 + 2 = 54_{10}\)
\(52_{x} = 5 \times x^{1} + 2 \times x^{0}\)
= \((5x + 2)_{10}\)
\(\therefore 54 + (5x + 2) = 96\)
\(56 + 5x = 96 \implies 5x = 96 - 56 = 40\)
\(x = 8\)
\(\therefore 312_{4} + 52_{8} = 96_{10}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53395)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
(a) The probabilities that three boys pass an examination are \(\frac{2}{3}, \frac{5}{8}\) and \(\frac{3}{4}\) respectively. Find the probability that :
(i) all three boys pass ; (ii) none of the boys pass ; (iii) only two of the boys pass.
(b) A shop-keeper marks a television set for sale at N36,000 so as to make a profit of 20% on the cost price. When he sells it, he allows a discount of 5% of the marked price. Calculate the actual percentage profit.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)(i) P(A) = \(\frac{2}{3}\) ; P(B) = \(\frac{5}{8}\) ; P(C) = \(\frac{3}{4}\).
\(P(A \cap B \cap C) = P(A) \times P(B) \times P(C)\)
= \(\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{5}{8} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{5}{16}\)
(ii) P(A') = \(1 - \frac{2}{3} = \frac{1}{3}\)
P(B') = \(1 - \frac{5}{8} = \frac{3}{8}\)
P(C') = \(1 - \frac{3}{4} = \frac{1}{4}\)
\(P(A' \cap B' \cap C') = P(A') \times P(B') \times P(C')\)
= \(\frac{1}{3} \times \frac{3}{8} \times \frac{1}{4} \)
= \(\frac{1}{32}\)
(iii) P(A and B pass, C fails) = \(\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{5}{8} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{5}{48}\)
P( A and C pass, B fails) = \(\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{3}{16}\)
P(B and C pass, A fails) = \(\frac{5}{8} \times \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{5}{32}\)
P(only two of the boys pass) = \(\frac{5}{48} + \frac{3}{16} + \frac{5}{32} = \frac{43}{96}\)
(b) Let the cost price be x
% gain = \(\frac{\text{actual gain}}{\text{cost price}} \times 100%\)
\(20 = \frac{36,000 - x}{x} \times 100%\)
\(\frac{36,000 - x}{x} = \frac{1}{5}\)
\(5(36,000 - x) = x \implies 180,000 - 5x = x\)
\(180,000 = x + 5x = 6x\)
\(x = N30,000\)
Discount (5%) : \(\frac{5}{100} \times N36,000 = N1,800\)
Selling price : \(N(36,000 - 1,800) = N34,200\)
Actual gain : \(\frac{34,200 - 30,000}{30,000} \times 100% \)
= 14%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53399)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
(a) The roots of the equation \(2x^{2} + (p + 1)x + 9 = 0\), are 1 and 3, where p and q are constants. Find the values of p and q.
(b) The weight of an object varies inversely as the square of its distance from the centre of the earth. A small satellite weighs 80kg on the earth's surface. Calculate, correct to the nearest whole number, the weight of the satellite when it is 800km above the surface of the earth. [Take the radius of the earth as 6,400km].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(2x^{2} + (p + 1)x + q = 0\)
The roots of the equation are 1 and 3, therefore (x - 1)(x - 3) = 0.
Equation : \(x^{2} - 3x - x + 3 = 0\)
\(x^{2} - 4x + 3 = 0\)
\(\therefore 2x^{2} + (p + 1)x + q \equiv x^{2} - 4x + 3\)
\(\frac{2x^{2} + (p + 1)x + q}{2} = x^{2} + \frac{(p + 1)}{2} x + \frac{q}{2}\)
\(\implies \frac{q}{2} = 3\)
\(q = 6\)
\(\frac{p + 1}{2} = -4 \implies p + 1 = -8\)
\(p = -9\)
(p, q) = (-9, 6).
(b) \(W \propto \frac{1}{d^{2}} \)
\(W = \frac{k}{d^{2}}\)
\(k = Wd^{2}\)
\(W = \frac{80 \times (6400)^{2}}{d^{2}}\) (equation of variation).
\(W = \frac{80 \times (6400)^{2}}{(6400 + 800)^{2}}\)
\(W = \frac{80 \times (6400)^{2}}{(7200)^{2}}\)
= 63.21 kg
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53402)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
In the diagram, three points A, B and C are on the same horizontal ground. B is 15m from A, on a bearing of 053^\circ, C is 18m from B on a bearing of 161^\circ. A vertical pole with top T is erected at B such that < ATB = 58^\circ. Calculate, correct to three significant figures,
(a) the length of AC.
(b) the bearing of C from A ;
(c) the height of the pole BT.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
< PAB = < ABE = 53^\circ (alternate angles)
< CBE = 180^\circ - < DBC = 180^\circ - 161^\circ = 19^\circ
< ABC = < ABE + < CBE
= 53^\circ + 19^\circ = 72^\circ
(a) In \(\Delta ABC\),
\(AC^{2} = AB^{2} + BC^{2} - 2(AB)(BC) \cos < ABC\)
\(AC^{2} = 15^{2} + 18^{2} - 2(15)(18) \cos 72\)
= \(225 + 324 - 540 \cos 72\)
= \(549 - 166.869\)
\(AC^{2} = 382.131\)
\(AC = \sqrt{382.131} = 19.548m\)
\(\approxeq 19.5m\)
(b) \(\frac{\sin A}{18} = \frac{\sin 72}{19.548}\)
\(\sin A = \frac{18 \times \sin 72}{19.548}\)
\(\sin A = 0.8757\)
\(A = \sin^{-1} (0.8757) = 61.13^\circ\)
The bearing of C from A = 61.13^\circ + 53^\circ = 114.13^\circ \(\approxeq\) 114^\circ.
(c) In \(\Delta ATB\),
\(\frac{15}{BT} = \tan 58\)
\(BT = \frac{15}{\tan 58}\)
\(9.373 m \approxeq 9.37m\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53407)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
(a) A boy blew his rubber balloon to a spherical shape. The balloon burst when its diameter was 15 cm. Calculate, correct to the nearest whole number, the volume of air in the balloon at the point of bursting. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]
(b) A point X is on latitude 28^\circN and longitude 105^\circW. Y is another point on the same latitude as X but on longitude 35^\circE. (i) Calculate, correct to three significant figures, the distance between X and Y along latitude 28^\circN ; (ii) How far is X from the equator? [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\) and radius of the earth = 6,400km].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(d = 15 cm \implies r = \frac{15}{2} cm\)
\(V = \frac{4\pi r^{3}}{3}\)
\(V = \frac{4}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (\frac{15}{2})^{3}\)
\(V = \frac{1125 \times 22}{7 \times 2}\)
\(V = 1,767.857 cm^{3}\)
(b)(i) Longitude difference : 105^\circ + 35^\circ = 140^\circ
Distance along the parallel of latitude = \(\frac{140}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 6400 \cos 28\)
= \(\frac{140 \times 44 \times 6400 \times 0.8829}{360 \times 7}\)
= \(13812.48 km\)
\(\approxeq 13800 km\)
(ii) Distance from the equator : \(\frac{28}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 6400\)
= \(3128.89 km\)
\(\approxeq 3130 km\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53438)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Diagram
Solution
The number line represents
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
0 > x \(\geq\) -7
B
-7 \(\leq\) x < -1
C
-7 < x \(\leq\) -1
D
-7 < x < -1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the diagram provided, x lies between -7 and or equal to 2, i.e. -7 < x \(\leq\) -1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54933)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Solution
Find the integral values of x and y satisfying the inequality 3y + 5x \(\leq\) 15, given that y > 0, y < 3, and x > 0.
A
( 1, 1), (1, 2), (2, 1)
B
( 1, 1), (1, 3), (2, 2)
C
( 1, 1), (1, 2) (1, 3)
D
( 1, 1), (1, 3), (2, 1)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the constraint y < 3 and y > 0, the possible values for y are 1 and 2
When y = 1, 3y + 5x \(\leq\) 15
3 + 5x \(\leq\) 15 ⇒ 5x \(\leq\) 12 ⇒ 2.4
since x must be an integer greater than 0 but less than or equal to 2.4, the possible values of x are 1 and 2
When y = 2, 3y + 5x \(\leq\) 15 ⇒ 6 + 5x \(\leq\) 15 ⇒ 6 \(\leq\) 15 - 6 = 11 ⇒ x = 2.2
Again, Since x must be an integer greater than 0 and less than or equal to 2.2, the only possible integer value of x is 1
So, the pairs (x, y) that satisfy all the conditions are ( 1, 1), (1, 2) and (2, 1).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69977)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Evaluate \(\begin{vmatrix}-1 & -1 & -1\\3 & 1 & -1\\1 & 2 & 1\end{vmatrix}\)
A
-4
B
-12
C
4
D
-2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\begin{vmatrix}-1 & -1 & -1\\3 & 1 & -1\\1 & 2 & 1\end{vmatrix}\) = -\(\begin{vmatrix}1 & -1 \\2 & 1\end{vmatrix}\) + \(\begin{vmatrix}3 & -1\\1 & 1\end{vmatrix}\) - \(\begin{vmatrix}3 & 1\\1 & 2\end{vmatrix}\)
= -( 1 + 2) + (3 + 1) - ( 6 - 1) = -3 + 4 - 5 = 4 - 8 = -4.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70073)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Binary Operations, Matrices & Determinants
Solution
Given the matrix K = \(\begin{pmatrix}2 & 1\\3 & 4\end{pmatrix}\), the matrix K\(^2\) + K + I, where I is the 2 x 2 identity matrix, is
A
\(\begin{pmatrix}6 & 3\\3 & 20\end{pmatrix}\)
B
\(\begin{pmatrix}9 & 8\\22 & 23\end{pmatrix}\)
C
\(\begin{pmatrix}10 & 7\\21 & 24\end{pmatrix}\)
D
\(\begin{pmatrix}7 & 2\\12 & 21\end{pmatrix}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
K = \(\begin{pmatrix}2 & 1\\3 & 4\end{pmatrix}\)
K\(^2\) = K = \(\begin{pmatrix}2 & 1\\3 & 4\end{pmatrix}\) x K = \(\begin{pmatrix}2 & 1\\3 & 4\end{pmatrix}\) = \(\begin{pmatrix}7 & 6\\18 & 19\end{pmatrix}\)
I = \(\begin{pmatrix}1 & 0\\0 & 1\end{pmatrix}\)
K\(^2\) + K + I = \(\begin{pmatrix}7 & 6\\18 & 19\end{pmatrix}\) + \(\begin{pmatrix}2 & 1\\3 & 4\end{pmatrix}\) + \(\begin{pmatrix}1 & 0\\0 & 1\end{pmatrix}\)
= \(\begin{pmatrix}10 & 7\\21 & 24\end{pmatrix}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70080)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
If P = \(\begin{pmatrix}3 & -2 & 4\\5 & 0 & 6\\7 & 5 & -1\end{pmatrix}\), then -2P is
A
\(\begin{pmatrix}-6 & -4 & 2\\-10 & -2 & -12\\-14 & -10 & -2\end{pmatrix}\)
B
\(\begin{pmatrix}-6 & 4 & -8\\-10 & 0 & -12\\-14 & -10 & 2\end{pmatrix}\)
C
\(\begin{pmatrix}-6 & 4 & -8\\5 & 0 & 6\\7 & 5 & -1\end{pmatrix}\)
D
\(\begin{pmatrix}-6 & 4 & -8\\-10 & 0 & 6\\-14 & 5 & -1\end{pmatrix}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If P = \(\begin{pmatrix}3 & -2 & 4\\5 & 0 & 6\\7 & 5 & -1\end{pmatrix}\)
Then -2P = -2 x \(\begin{pmatrix}3 & -2 & 4\\5 & 0 & 6\\7 & 5 & -1\end{pmatrix}\)
= \(\begin{pmatrix}-6 & 4 & -8\\-10 & 0 & -12\\-14 & -10 & 2\end{pmatrix}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70085)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
A man saves N 100.00 in his first year of work and each year saves N 20.00 more in the preceding year. In how many years will he save N 5800.00?
A
58 years
B
100 years.
C
20 years
D
29 years
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a = N 100.00, d = N 20.00, Un = N 5800.00, n = ?
Un = \(\frac{n}{2}\)(2a + (n - 1)d)
5800 = \(\frac{n}{2}\)( 2 x 100 + ( 20n - 20)
11600 = 200n + 20n\(^2\) - 20n
20n\(^2\) + 180n - 11600 = 0
divide through by 20
n\(^2\) + 9n - 580 = 0
solve using the quadratic formula
n = 20 0r - 29
n = 20 years
Years cannot be calculated in - Ve
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70086)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, O is the centre of the circle. Reflex angle XOY = 210º and the length of the minor arc is 5.5m. Find, correct to the nearest metre the length of major arc.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
8m
B
9m
C
10m
D
13m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Length of arc = \(\frac{Ø}{360} \times 2\pi\)
5.5 = \(\frac{360 - 210}{360}\) x 2 x \(\frac{22}{7}\)
\(\frac{ 5.5 \times 360\times7}{150\times2\times22}\) = 2.1
length of major arc = \(\frac{210}{360}\) x 2 x \(\frac{22}{7}\) x 2.1
7.7m ≈ 8m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70133)