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Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 1997 Indices, Logarithms & Surds
(a) Solve the simultaneous equation : \(\log_{10} x + \log_{10} y = 4\) \(\log_{10} x + 2\log_{10} y = 3\) (b) The time, t, taken to buy fuel at a petrol station varies directly as the number of vehicles V on queue and jointly varies inversely as the number of pumps P available in the station. In a station with 5 pumps, it took 10 minutes to fuel 20 vehicles. Find : (i) the relationship between t, P and V ; (ii) the time it will take to fuel 50 vehicles in the station with 2 pumps ; (iii) the number of pumps required to fuel 40 vehicles in 20 minutes.
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 1997 Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
The solid is a cylinder surmounted by a hemispherical bowl. Calculate its (a) total surface area ; (b) volume (Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\))
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 1997 Inequalities & Linear Programming
Above is the graph of the quadratic function \(y = ax^{2} + bx + c\) where a, b and c are constants. Using the graph, find : (a)(i) the scales on both axes ; (ii) the equation of the line of symmetry of the curve ; (iii) the roots of the quadratic equation \(ax^{2} + bx + c = 0\) (b) Use the coordinates of D, E and G to find the values of the constants a, b and c hence write down the quadratic function illustrated in the graph. (c) Find the greatest value of y within the range \(-3 \leq x \leq 5\).
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 1997 Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
(a) PQRST is a circle with centre C. PCS is a straight line, RS // QT, |QR| = |RS| and < QTS = 56^\circ. Find (i) SQT (ii) PQT. (b) In the diagram, points B and C are on a horizontal plane and |BC| = 30cm. A and D are points vertically above B and C respectively. |DC| = 40 cm and |AB| = 26 cm. Calculate the angles of depression of : (i) B from D ; (ii) A from D ; correct to the nearest degree.
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 1997 Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
The table below shows the mark distribution of candidates in an aptitude test for selection into the public service. Marks (in %) Freq 44 - 46 2 47 - 49 5 50 - 52 11 53 - 55 20 56 - 61 42 62 - 64 46 65 - 67 36 68 - 70 9 71 - 73 3 (a) Make a cumulative frequency for the distribution (b) Draw the cumulative frequency curve. (c) From your graph, estimate the median mark. (d) The cut-off mark was 63%. What percentage of the candidates was selected?
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 1996 Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
If the hypotenuse of a right-angle isosceles triangle is 2, what is the length of each of the other side?
A
1/√2
B
√2 - 1
C
1
D
√2
E
√3
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 1996 Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
In the diagram, ∠PMN = ∠PRQ and ∠PNM = ∠PQR. If /Pm/ = 3cm, /MQ/ = 7cm and /PN/ = 5cm, find /NR/
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A
1cm
B
3cm
C
31/2
D
5cm
E
6cm
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 1996 Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
In the diagram above, O is the center of the circle of radius 3.5cm, ∠POQ = 60°. What is the area of the minor sector POQ? [Take π = 22/7].
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A
1481/2cm2
B
77cm2
C
321/12cm2
D
65/12cm2
E
15/6cm2
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 1996 Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
The 6th term of a G.P is \(\frac{-2}{27}\) and its first term is 18. What is the common ratio?
A
-1/2
B
-1/3
C
1/4
D
2
E
3
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 1996 Number Bases & Modular Arithmetic
Convert the decimal number 89 to a binary number
A
101101
B
111001
C
1001001
D
1001101
E
1011001
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 1996 Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Simplify: \((2\frac{1}{6} - 1\frac{2}{3}) \div 2\frac{2}{3}\).
A
3/16
B
7/16
C
1 13/24
D
2 11/24
E
10 2/5
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 1996 Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Simplify 56x\(^{-4}\) \(\div\) 14x\(^{-8}\)
A
2x-12
B
3x-3
C
4x-4
D
4x-3
E
4x4
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 1996 Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Simplify Log\(_{10}\)4 + Log\(_{10}\)25
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
E
5
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 1996 Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
A boy measured the length and breath of a rectangular lawn as 59.6m and 40.3m respectively instead of 60m and 40m. What is the percentage error in his calculation of the perimeter of the lawn?
A
10%
B
1.4%
C
7%
D
0.2%
E
0.1%
medium Difficulty
Mathematics WAEC / WASSCE 1996 Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Find the 9th term of the arithmetic progression 18, 12, 6, 0, -6 .........
A
-54
B
-30
C
30
D
42
E
66
medium Difficulty
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