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WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
A bicycle wheel of radius 42cm is rolled over a distance 66 meters. How many revolutions does it make?[Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]
A
2.5
B
5
C
25
D
50
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
circumference of the bicycle wheel
\(= 2\pi r = 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 42 = 264cm = 2.64m\\\)
Number of revolution
\(=\frac{66}{2.64} = 25\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26462)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
The arc of a circle 50 cm long, subtends angle of 75° at the center of the circle. Find correct to 3 significant figures, the radius of the circle. Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)
A
8.74cm
B
38.2cm
C
61.2cm
D
76.4cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Length of arc = \(\frac{\theta}{360} \times 2\pi r\)
\(50 = \frac{75}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times r\)
\(r = \frac{50 \times 360 \times 7}{75 \times 2 \times 22}\)
\(r = \frac{420}{11}\)
= 38.18 cm \(\approxeq\) 38.2 cm (3 sig. figs)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26466)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Using ruler and a pair of compasses only,
(a) construct \(\Delta PQR\) such that |PQ| = 7 cm, |PR| = 6 cm and < PQR = 60°.
(b) locate point M, the mid-point of PQ.
(c) Measure < RMQ.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the figure above, and by measurement
< RMQ = 60^\circ.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #53464)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, AB is a vertical pole and BC is horizontal. If |AC| = 10m and |BC| = 5m, calculate the angle of depression of C from A
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
63o
B
60o
C
45o
D
27o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In triangle ABC, \(\frac{BC}{AC} = \cos \theta\)
\(\implies \cos \theta = \frac{5}{10} = 0.5\)
\(\theta = \cos^{-1} (0.5) = 60^\circ\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26440)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Diagram
Solution
(a) A surveyor walks 100m up a hill which slopes at an angle of 24° to the horizontal. Calculate, correct to the nearest metre, the height through which he rises.
(b) Use Figure 10b above to answer the question below.
In the diagram, ABC is an isosceles triangle. |AB| = |AC| = 5 cm, and |BC| = 8 cm. Calculate, correct to the nearest degree, < BAC.
(c) Two boats, 70 metres apart and on opposite sides of a light-house, are in a straight line with the light-house. The angles of elevation of the top of the light-house from the two boats are 71.6° and 45°. Find the height of the light-house. [Take tan 71.6° = 3].
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) see figure a above \(\frac{h}{100} = \sin 24\)
\(h = 100 \sin 24\)
= \(100 \times 0.4067\)
= \(40.67m\)
(b) see figure b above \(\sin \alpha = \frac{4}{5} = 0.8\)
\(\alpha = \sin^{-1} (0.8) = 53.13^\circ\)
\(< BAC = 2 \theta = 2(53.13^\circ)\)
= \(106.26^\circ\)
\(\approxeq 106^\circ\) (to the nearest degree).
(c) See Figure C above
In \(\Delta PSQ\),
\(\frac{h}{PQ} = \tan 71.6\)
\(PQ = \frac{h}{\tan 71.6}\)
In \(\Delta QSR\),
\(\frac{h}{QR} = \tan 45\)
\(QR = \frac{h}{\tan 45}\)
\(PR = PQ + QR\)
\(\frac{h}{3} + h = 70 \implies \frac{4}{3}h = 70\)
\(h = \frac{70 \times 3}{4} = 52.5m\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #53487)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
A tree is 8km due south of a building. Kofi is standing 8km west of the tree. How far is Kofi from the building?
A
4√2km
B
8km
C
8√2km
D
16km
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(x^2 = 8^2 + 8^2\)
\(x^2 = 64 + 64 = 128\)
\(x = \sqrt{128}\)
= \(8\sqrt{2}\) km
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26437)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
A tree is 8km due south of a building. Kofi is standing 8km west of the tree. Find the bearing of Kofi from the building
A
315o
B
270o
C
225o
D
135o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The bearing of Kofi from the building = 180^\circ + 45^\circ
= 225^\circ
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26438)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
Which of the following bearings is equivalent to S50°W?
A
040o
B
130o
C
220o
D
230o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
S50^\circW = 180^\circ + 50^\circ
= 230^\circ
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26439)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
A ship sails a distance of 50km in the direction S50ºE and then sails in the distance of 50km in the direction N40ºE. Find the bearing of the ship from its original position.
A
S90\(^0\)E
B
N40\(^0\)
C
S95\(^0\)E
D
N85\(^0\)E
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The bearing of the ship from its original position is S90ºE
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69869)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Integration & Applications
Diagram
Solution
If the diagram is the graph of y = x\(^2\), the shaded area is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
64 square units
B
\(\frac{128}{3}\) square units
C
32 square units
D
\(\frac{64}{3}\) square units
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
A = \(\int^{x = 4}_{x = 0}\) ydx = \(\int^{4}_{0}\)16 - x\(^2\)dx = [16 - \(\frac{x^3}{3} + c]^{4}_{0}\)
= \(\frac{128}{3}\) square units
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #33093)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
The bar chart shows the distribution of marks scored by a group of students in a test. Use the chart to answer the question below
How many students scored 4 marks and above?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
15
B
11
C
10
D
17
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Students that scored 4 and above = 5 + 3 + 3 + 0 + 2 + 2 + 2
= 17
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26441)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
The bar chart shows the distribution of marks scored by a group of students in a test. Use the chart to answer the question below
How many students took the test?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
38
B
32
C
15
D
11
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 3 +3 + 0 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 32
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26442)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
The cumulative frequency curve represents the ages of ages of students in a school. What age group do 70% of the students belongs?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
17.5 - 20.5
B
16.5 - 19.5
C
15.5 - 19.5
D
15.5 - 18.5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If the total number of students represents 100%, then 70% corresponds to the point on the graph where the cumulative frequency reaches 70
From the graph, find where the cumulative frequency line intersects the 70% mark. This typically corresponds to a specific age on the X-axis
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #33094)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
The pie chart above shows the distribution of marks scored by 200 pupils in a test.
(a) How many pupils scored : (i) between 41 and 50 marks? ; (ii) above 80 marks?
(b) What fraction of the pupils scored at most 50 marks?
(c) What is the modal class?
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)(i) The number of pupils who scored between 41 and 50 marks = \(\frac{90}{360} \times 200 = 50\)
(ii) The angles for pupils above 60 marks = 54^\circ + 36^\circ + 18^\circ = 108^\circ
\(\frac{108}{360} \times 200 = 60\)
(b) The fraction of the pupils who scored at least 50 marks : \(\frac{54 + 90}{360} = \frac{2}{5}\)
(c) The modal class = 51 - 60; It has the largest angle in the pie- chart.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #53466)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
Calculate the standard deviation of the following marks; 2, 3, 6, 2, 5, 0, 4, 2
A
1.5
B
1.7
C
1.8
D
1.9
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x
2
3
6
2
5
0
4
2
24
x - \(\bar{x}\)
-1
0
3
-1
2
-3
1
-1
\((x - \bar{x})^2\)
1
0
9
1
4
9
1
1
26
Mean = \(\frac{24}{8} = 3\)
Standard deviation = \(\sqrt{\frac{26}{8}}\)
= \(\sqrt{3.25}\)
= 1.802 \(\approx\) 1.8
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26443)