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WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
The probabilities that Kodjo and Adoga pass an examination are \(\frac{3}{4}\) and \(\frac{3}{5}\) respectively. Find the probability of both boys failing the examination
A
\(\frac{1}{10}\)
B
\(\frac{3}{10}\)
C
\(\frac{9}{20}\)
D
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
P(Kodjo passing) = \(\frac{3}{4}\); P(Adoga passing) = \(\frac{3}{5}\)
P(Kodjo failing) = \(\frac{1}{4}\); P(Adoga failing) = \(\frac{2}{5}\)
P(both fail) = \(\frac{1}{4} \times \frac{2}{5}\)
= \(\frac{1}{10}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26444)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, PQRS is a circle center O. PQR is a diameter and ∠PRQ = 40^\circ. Calculate ∠QSR.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
30o
B
40o
C
45o
D
50o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
< Q = < R (OQ = OR = radii)
< QOR = 180^\circ - 2(40^\circ) = 100^\circ
< QSR = < RPQ = \(\frac{1}{2}\) < QOR
= \(\frac{100}{2} = 50^\circ\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26446)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Each side of a regular convex polygon subtends an angle of 30^\circ at its center. Calculate each interior angle
A
75o
B
150o
C
160o
D
68o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the figure above
In △BOC, 2x + 30º = 180º
Therefore, x = \(\frac{180º - 30º}{2}\) = 75º
Each interior angle = 2 times x = 2 x 75 = 150º
OR
To calculate the interior angle of a regular convex polygon where each side subtends an angle of \(30^\circ\) at the center, we follow these steps:
Determine the number of sides (n)
The angle subtended at the center by each side is given as \(30^\circ\). The total angle around a point is \(360^\circ\).
\(n = \frac{360^\circ}{30^\circ}\) = 12
So, the polygon has 12 sides.
Calculate the interior angle.
The formula for the interior angle A of a regular polygon is:
\(A = \frac{(n - 2) \times 180^\circ}{n}\)
Substituting n = 12:
\(A = \frac{(12 - 2) \times 180^\circ}{12} = \frac{10 \times 180^\circ}{12} = \frac{1800^\circ}{12} = 150^\circ\)
Each interior angle of the regular convex polygon is \(150^\circ\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26447)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Given that \(27^{(1+x)}=9,)\ find x
A
-3
B
\(\frac{-1}{3}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{3}\)
D
2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(27^{(1+x)}\) = 9
\(3^{3(1+x)} = 3^2\)
3(1+x) = 2
3 + 3x = 2
3x = -1
x = \(\frac{-1}{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26451)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Given that (2x + 7) is a factor of \(2x^2 + 3x - 14\), find the other factor
A
x + 2
B
2 - x
C
x - 2
D
x + 1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(2x^2 + 3x - 14\)
\(2x^2 + 7x - 4x - 14\)
\(x(2x + 7) - 2(2x + 7)\)
= \((x - 2)(2x + 7)\)
The other factor = (x - 2).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26453)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Solution
A group of market women sell at least one of yam, plantain and maize. 12 of them sell maize, 10 sell yam and 14 sell plantain. 5 sell plantain and maize, 4 sell yam and maize, 2 sell yam and plantain only while 3 sell all the three items. How many women are in the group?
A
25
B
19
C
18
D
17
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the three items be M, Y and P.
n{M ∩ Y} only = 4-3 = 1
n{M ∩ P) only = 5-3 = 2
n{ Y ∩ P} only = 2
n{M} only = 12-(1+3+2) = 6
n{Y} only = 10-(1+2+3) = 4
n{P} only = 14-(2+3+2) = 7
n{M∩P∩Y} = 3
Number of women in the group = 6+4+7+(1+2+2+3) as above =25 women.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #6)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
If log\(_810\) = X, evaluate log\(_85\) in terms of X.
A
\(\frac{1}{2}\)X
B
X-\(\frac{1}{4}\)
C
X-\(\frac{1}{3}\)
D
X-\(\frac{1}{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(log_810\) = X = \(log_8{2 x 5}\)
\(log_82\) + \(log_85\) = X
Base 8 can be written as \(2^3\)
\(log_82 = y\)
therefore \(2 = 8^y\)
\(y = \frac{1}{3}\)
\(\frac{1}{3} = log_82\)
taking \(\frac{1}{3}\) to the other side of the original equation
\(log_85 = X-\frac{1}{3}\)
explanation courtesy of Oluteyu and Ifechuks
OR
Given \(\log_8 10 = X\), we can express \(\log_8 5\) as follows:
\(\log_8 5 = \log_8 \left( \frac{10}{2} \right) = \log_8 10 - \log_8 2\)
Using the change of base formula, we find:
\(\log_8 2 = \frac{\log 2}{\log 8} = \frac{1}{3}\)
Thus, substituting back, we get: \(\log_8 5 = X - \log_8 2 = X - \frac{1}{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Find the value of X if \(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{x+\sqrt{2}}=\frac{1}{x-\sqrt{2}}\)
A
3√2+4
B
3√2-4
C
3-2√2
D
4+2√2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Start your solution by cross-multiplying,
\(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{x+\sqrt{2}}=\frac{1}{x-\sqrt{2}}\)
[x - \(\sqrt{2}\)]\(\sqrt{2}\) = x + \(\sqrt{2}\)
where \(\sqrt{2}\) \times\(\sqrt{2}\) = 2
x\(\sqrt{2} - \sqrt{2} x \sqrt{2}\) = x + \(\sqrt{2}\)
then collect like terms
x\(\sqrt{2}\) - x = \(\sqrt{2}\) + 2
and factorize accordingly to get the unknown.
x(\(\sqrt{2}\) - 1) = \(\sqrt{2}\) + 2
x = \(\frac{\sqrt{2}) + 2}{\sqrt{2} - 1}\)
rationalize
x = \(\frac{\sqrt{2} + 2}{\sqrt{2} - 1}\) * \(\frac{\sqrt{2} + 1}{\sqrt{2} + 1}\)
x = \(\frac{\sqrt{4} + \sqrt{2} + 2\sqrt{2} + 2}{\sqrt{4} + \sqrt{2} - \sqrt{2} - 1}\)
x = \(\frac{2 + 3\sqrt{2} + 2}{2 - 1}\)
x = \(\frac{3\sqrt{2} + 4}{1}\)
x = 3\(\sqrt{2}\) + 4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Binary Operations, Matrices & Determinants
Solution
Find the matrix T if ST = I where S = \(\begin{pmatrix} -1 & 1 \\ 1 & -2 \end{pmatrix}\)
A
\(\begin{pmatrix} -2 & -1 \\ -1 & -1 \end{pmatrix}\)
B
\(\begin{pmatrix} -2 & -1 \\ -1 & 1 \end{pmatrix}\)
C
\(\begin{pmatrix} -1 & -1 \\ 0 & -1 \end{pmatrix}\)
D
\(\begin{pmatrix} -1 & 1 \\ 0 & 1 \end{pmatrix}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
S = \(\begin{pmatrix} -1 & 1 \\ 1 & -2 \end{pmatrix}\)
and ST = I (Identity matrix).
This means T is the inverse of S
Find the determinant of S
\( \det(S)\) = (-1)(-2) - (1)(1) = 2 - 1 = 1
T = \(\frac{1}{\det(S)} \begin{pmatrix} -2 & -1 \\ -1 & -1 \end{pmatrix}\)
Since det = 1,
T = \(\begin{pmatrix} -2 & -1 \\ -1 & -1 \end{pmatrix}\)
T = \(\begin{pmatrix} -2 & -1 \\ -1 & -1 \end{pmatrix}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
If \(\frac{({a^2b^{-3}c})^{3/4}}{a^{-1}b^4c^5}\) = \(a^p b^q c^r\); what is the value of p+2q?
A
(5/2)
B
-(5/4)
C
-(25/4)
D
-10
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
= \(\frac{(a^2)^{3/4}\times(b^{-3})^{3/4}\times c^{3/4}}{a^{-1} b^4 c^5}\) \(= a^p\times b^q\times c^r\)
= \(\frac{a^{3/2}\times b^{-9/4} \times c^{3/4}}{a^{-1}b^4c^5}\) = \(a^p b^q c^r\) = \(a^{{3/4}+1} b^{{-9/4}-4} c^{{3/5}-5}\) = \(a^pb^q c^r\)
= \(a^{5/2} b^{-25/4} c^{-17/4}\) = \(a^pb^qc^r\)
therefore, p=5/2, q=-25/4 and r = -17/4
2a + q = \(\frac{5}{2} - 2\times\frac{-25}{4}\)
= -20/2 = -10
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
A trader bought 100 oranges at 5 for N1.20, 20 oranges got spoilt and the remaining were sold at 4 for N1.50. Find the percentage gain or loss.
A
30% gain
B
25% gain
C
30% loss
D
25% loss
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Cost price (cp) = (100/5) x N1.20 =N24.00
Selling price (sp) = 100-20 = 80
(80/4) x N1.50 = N30.00
Gain = SP-CP = N30.00-N24.00 = N6.00
Gain% = (gain/CP) x 100 = 25%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #13)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Number Bases & Modular Arithmetic
Solution
What is the answer when 2434\(_6\) is divided by 42\(_6\)?
A
236
B
356
C
526
D
556
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Hint: Two methods can be used;
1. Direct division (if you know division in number bases)
2. Convert both sides to base 10, divide and convert your answer back to base 6. Your answer should be 356
2434\(_6\) to base 10
2 \(\times\) 6\(^3\) + 4 \(\times\) 6\(^2\) + 3 \(\times\) 6\(^1\) + 4 \(\times\) 6\(^0\)
2 \(\times\) 216 + 4 \(\times\) 36 + 3 \(\times\) 6 + 4 \(\times\) 1
432 + 144 + 18 + 4 = 598
And: 42\(_6\) to base 10
4 \(\times\) 6\(^1\) + 2 \(\times\) 6\(^0\)
4 \(\times\) 6 + 2 \(\times\) 1
24 + 2 = 26
Then divide 598 by 26
= 23
Then convert 23\(_{10}\) to base 6
6
23
6
3 r 5
6
0 r 3
23\(_{10}\) = 35\(_6\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
If 2\(_9\) x (Y3)\(_9\) = 3\(_5\) x (Y3)\(_5\), find the value of Y.
A
4
B
3
C
2
D
1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(2 x 9 \(^0\) ) (Y x 9 \(^1\)+ 3 x 9\(^0\)) = (3 x 5 \(^0\))(Y x 5\(^1\) + 3 x 5\(^0\)).
(2 * 1)(Y *9 + 3) = (3 * 1)(Y * 5 + 3)
18y + 6 = 15y + 9
18y - 15y = 9 - 6
3y = 3
y = 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Simplify \(\sqrt{\frac{(0.0023 \times 750)}{(0.00345 \times 1.25)}}\)
A
15
B
20
C
40
D
75
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Multiply appropriately to remove decimals on both numerator and denominators.
Such that you have \(\sqrt{\frac{(23000 \times 750)}{(345 \times 125)}}\)
Dividing, => \(\sqrt{400} = 20\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #16)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Binary Operations, Matrices & Determinants
Solution
If \(m*n = (\frac{m}{n} - \frac{n}{m}\)) for m, n belong to R, evaluate -3*4
A
\(\frac{-25}{12}\)
B
\(\frac{-7}{12}\)
C
\(\frac{7}{12}\)
D
\(\frac{25}{12}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(m*n = \frac{m}{n}-\frac{n}{m}
= \frac{-3}{4} - \frac{4}{-3}
= \frac{-3}{4} + \frac{4}{3}
= \frac{(-9+16)}{12}
= \frac{7}{12}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #17)