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Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
(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
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\log_{10} x + \log_{10} y = 4 ... (1)\)
\(\log_{10} x + 2 \log_{10} y = 3 ...(2)\)
\((1) \implies \log_{10} (xy) = 4 \therefore xy = 10^{4} ... (3)\)
\((2) \implies \log_{10} (xy^{2}) = 3 \therefore xy^{2} = 10^{3} ... (4)\)
Divide (4) by (3) :
\(y = 10^{-1} = 0.1\)
Put y in (3), we have
\(\frac{x}{10} = 10^{4} \implies x = 10^{5}\)
\((x, y) = (10^{5}, 10^{-1})\)
(b) (i) \(t \propto \frac{V}{P}\)
\(t = \frac{kV}{P}\)
when t = 10, V = 20 and P = 5.
\(10 = \frac{20k}{5} \implies 50 = 20k\)
\(k = \frac{5}{2}\)
\(\therefore t = \frac{5V}{2P}\)
(ii) When V = 50, P = 2, we have
\(t = \frac{5(50)}{2(2)} = \frac{250}{4}\)
= \(62.5 minutes\)
(iii) when V = 40, t = 20 minutes
\(20 = \frac{5(40)}{2P} \implies 40P = 200\)
\(P = \frac{200}{40} = 5 pumps\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54486)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
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
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) Area of curved surface of cylinder = \(2\pi r h\)
= \(2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 10cm^{2} = 440 cm^{2}\)
Area of the base of cylinder = \(\pi r^{2}\)
= \(\frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 7 = 154 cm^{2}\)
Surface area of hemisphere = \(\frac{4\pi r^{2}}{2} = 2 \pi r^{2}\)
= \(2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 7 = 308 cm^{2}\)
\(\therefore\) Total surface area = 440 + 154 + 308 = 902cm\(^{2}\)
(b) Volume of cylinder = \(\pi r^{2} h\)
= \(\frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 7 \times 10 = 1540 cm^{3}\)
Volume of hemisphere = \(\frac{1}{2}(\frac{4\pi r^{3}}{3})\)
= \(\frac{4 \times 22 \times 7 \times 7 \times 7}{2 \times 7 \times 3}\)
= \(718.67 cm^{3}\)
Total volume = 1540 + 718.67 = 2258.67 cm\(^{3}\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54491)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Solution
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
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)(i) Scale : On x- axis, 2cm = 1 unit
On y- axis, 2cm = 5 units.
(ii) Equation of line of symmetry is x = 1.25.
(iii) Roots of the equation \(ax^{2} + bx + c = 0\) are x = 0.25 and x = 2.25.
(b) Coordinates are D(0, 1), E(1, -2) and G(3, 4).
Substituting for y and x in \(ax^{2} + bx + c = y\)
D(0, 1) : \(1 = a(0^{2}) + b(0) + c \implies c = 1\)
E(1, -2) : \(-2 = a(1^{2}) + b(1) + c \implies -2 = a + b + c\)
\(a + b = -2 - 1 = -3 ... (1)\)
G(3, 4) : \(4 = a(3^{2}) + b(3) + c \implies 4 = 9a + 3b + c\)
\(9a + 3b = 4 - 1 = 3 ... (2)\)
\(\implies 3a + b = 1 ... (2a)\)
(2a) - (1) : \(2a = 4 \implies a = 2\)
\(a + b = -3 \implies 2 + b = -3\)
\(b = -3 - 2 = -5\)
\(\therefore\) The equation is \(y = 2x^{2} - 5x + 1\)
(c) The greatest value of y = 33.5.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54492)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
(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
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) From the figure < QRS = 180^\circ - 56^\circ = 124^\circ (opposite angles of a parallelogram)
\(\therefore\) < RQS = < PQS = \(\frac{180^\circ - 124^\circ}{2} = 28^\circ\) (base angles of an isosceles triangle)
\(\therefore\) < SQT = < RSQ = 28^\circ (alternate angles PS // QT)
(ii) < PQT = 90^\circ - 28^\circ = 62^\circ (< PQS is in a semi-circle)
(b)
\(\tan < BDC = \frac{30}{40} = 0.75\)
\(< BDC = \tan^{-1} (0.75) = 36.87^\circ\)
\(\therefore < BDF = 90^\circ - 36.87^\circ = 53.13^\circ \approxeq 53^\circ\)
\(\tan < ADF = \frac{14}{30} = 0.4667\)
\(< ADF = \tan^{-1} (0.4667) = 25.02^\circ \approxeq 25^\circ\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54493)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
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
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
Marks (in %)
Freq
Class boundaries
Cum Freq
44 - 46
2
43.5 - 46.5
2
47 - 49
5
46.5 - 49.5
7
50 - 52
11
49.5 - 52.5
18
53 - 55
20
52.5 - 55.5
38
56 - 61
42
55.5 - 61.5
80
62 - 64
46
61.5 - 64.5
126
65 - 67
36
64.5 - 67.5
162
68 - 70
9
67.5 - 70.5
171
71 - 73
3
70.5 - 73.5
174
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54494)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
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
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
An Isosceles Right Triangle is a right triangle that consists of two equal length legs.
i.e opp = adj
hyp\(^2\) = adj\(^2\) + opp\(^2\)
2\(^2\) = x\(^2\) + x\(^2\)
4 = 2x\(^2\)
2 = x\(^2\)
\sqrt2 = x
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #23810)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, ∠PMN = ∠PRQ and ∠PNM = ∠PQR. If /Pm/ = 3cm, /MQ/ = 7cm and /PN/ = 5cm, find /NR/
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
1cm
B
3cm
C
31/2
D
5cm
E
6cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
△PQR is similar to △PNM
\(\frac{PQ}{PN}\) = \(\frac{PR}{PM}\)
\(\frac{7 + 3 }{5}\) \(\frac{5 + NR}{3}\)
cross multiply
10 x 3 = (5 x 5) + 5 x NR
5NR = 30 - 25 = 5
NR = \(\frac{5}{5}\) = 1 cm.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #23822)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Diagram
Solution
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].
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
1481/2cm2
B
77cm2
C
321/12cm2
D
65/12cm2
E
15/6cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of sector = \(\frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times \pi r^2\)
= \(\frac{60}{360} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 3.5 \times 3.5\)
= \(\frac{77}{12}\)
= \(6\frac{5}{12}\) cm\(^2\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #23809)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Solution
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
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a, ar, ar\(^2\), ar\(^3\), ar\(^4\), ar\(^5\)
6th term = ar\(^5\) = \(\frac{-2}{27}\)
1st term = a = 18
=> ar\(^5\)
= 18r\(^5\) =\(\frac{-2}{27}\)
r\(^5\) = \(\frac{-2}{27 * 18}\)
→ \(\frac{-1}{27 * 9}\)
r\(^5\) = \(\frac{-1}{243}\)
r = \(^5\)\sqrt[\(\frac{-1}{243}\)]
r = \(\frac{-1}{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23791)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Number Bases & Modular Arithmetic
Solution
Convert the decimal number 89 to a binary number
A
101101
B
111001
C
1001001
D
1001101
E
1011001
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2
89
2
44 r 1
2
22 r 0
2
11 r 0
2
5 r 1
2
2 r 1
2
1 r 0
0 r 1
89\(_{10}\) = 101100\(1_2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23792)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
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
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\((2\frac{1}{6} - 1\frac{2}{3}) \div 2\frac{2}{3}\)
= \((\frac{13}{6} - \frac{5}{3}) \div \frac{8}{3}\)
= \(\frac{3}{6} \times \frac{3}{8}\)
= \(\frac{3}{16}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23793)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Simplify 56x\(^{-4}\) \(\div\) 14x\(^{-8}\)
A
2x-12
B
3x-3
C
4x-4
D
4x-3
E
4x4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(56x^{-4} \div 14x^{-8}\)
= \(4x^{- 4 - (-8)}\)
= \(4x^{4}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23794)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Simplify Log\(_{10}\)4 + Log\(_{10}\)25
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
E
5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Log\(_{10}\)4 + Log\(_{10}\)25 = Log\(_{10}\)(4 + 25)
= Log\(_{10}\)100 = Log\(_{10}\)10\(^2\)
= 2Log\(_{10}\)10 = 2 x 1 = 2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23795)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
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
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Length = 59.6m
Breath = 40.3m
Perimeter = (59.6m + 40.3m) x 2
= 99.9 x 2 = 199.8m
Actual measurement
Perimeter = (60 + 40) x 2 = 100 x 2 = 200m
Error = 200m - 199.8m = 0.2
Error =0.2/200 x 100/1
= 0.1%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23796)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Solution
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
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
18, 12, 6, 0, -6, 12, -18, 24, -30
9th term = -30
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23797)