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WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Solution
(a) The universal set U is the set of integers, P, Q and R are subsets of U defined as follows:
\(P = x : x \leq 2 \) ; \(Q = x : -7 < x < 15\) ; \(R = x : -2 \leq x < 19\).
Find (i) \(P \cap Q\) ; (ii) \(P \cap (Q \cup R')\), where R' is the complement of R with respect to U.
(b) The following data shows the marks of 40 students in a History examination.
41 52 37 56 63 48 65 46 54 32 51 66 74 23 35 61 58 44 49 53 45 57 56 38 59 28 50 49 67 56 36 45 79 68 43 56 26 47 55 71.
(i) Form a grouped frequency table with the class intervals 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49 etc; (ii) Find the mean of the distribution.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(P = x : x \leq 2 = {..., -1, 0, 1, 2}\)
\(Q = x : -7 < x < 15 = {-6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, ..., 13, 14}\)
\(R = x : -2 \leq x < 19 = {-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18}\)
(i) \(P \cap Q = {-6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2}\)
(ii) \(R' = {..., -5, -4, -3, 19, 20, ...}\)
\(Q \cup R' = {..., -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...}\)
\(\therefore P \cap (Q \cup R') = {..., -1, 0, 1, 2}\)
(b)(i)
Class intervals
Midpoint (x)
Freq (f)
\(fx\)
20 - 29
24.5
3
73.5
30 - 39
34.5
5
172.5
40 - 49
44.5
10
445
50 - 59
54.5
13
708.5
60 - 69
64.5
6
387
70 - 79
74.5
3
223.5
\(\sum \)
40
2010
(ii) \(Mean = \frac{\sum fx}{\sum f} = \frac{2010}{40}\)
= \(50.25\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54512)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
(a) Find the number N such that when \(\frac{1}{3}\) of it is added to 8, the result is the same as when \(\frac{1}{2}\) of it is subtracted from 18.
(b) Using a ruler and a pair of compasses only, construct a trapezium ABCD, in which the parallel sides AB and DC are 4 cm apart. < DAB = 60^\circ, /AB/ = 8 cm and /BC/ = 5 cm. Measure /DC/.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) Let the number be N.
\(\frac{N}{3} + 8 = 18 - \frac{N}{2}\)
\(\frac{N}{3} + \frac{N}{2} = 18 - 8 = 10\)
\(\frac{5N}{6} = 10 \implies 5N = 60\)
\(N = 12\)
(b)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54513)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
(a) Copy and complete the table for \(y = 3x^{2} - 5x - 7\)
x
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
\(y = 3x^{2} - 5x - 7\)
35
-7
-9
5
(b) Using a scale of 2cm = 1 unit along the x- axis and 2cm = 5 units along the y- axis, draw the graph of \(y = 3x^{2} - 5x - 7\).
(c) On the same axis, draw the graph of \(y + 3x + 2 = 0\).
(d) From your graph, find the : (i) range of values of x for which \(3x^{2} - 5x - 7 < 0\) ; (ii) roots of the equation \(3x^{2} - 2x - 5 = 0\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
x
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
\(y = 3x^{2} - 5x - 7\)
35
15
1
-7
-9
-5
5
21
(b)
(c) \(y + 3x + 2 = 0 \implies y = -3x - 2\)
when x = -2, y = 6 - 2 = 4.
when x = 3, y = -9 - 2 = -11.
(d) \(3x^{2} - 2x - 5 = 0 = 3x^{2} - 5x - 7 = -3x - 2\)
The roots of the equation \(3x^{2} - 2x - 5 = 0\) is when the line \(y = -3x - 2\) cuts the equation i.e. x = 1.0 or 1.7.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54515)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
(a) Make d the subject of the formula \(S = \frac{n}{2}[2a + (n - 1) d]\).
(b) (i)
In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle, A, B and P are points on the circumference. Prove that < AOB = 2 < APB.
(ii)
Find the angles x, v and z in the diagram.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(S = \frac{n}{2} [2a + (n - 1)d]\)
\(2S = n[2a + (n - 1) d]\)
\(\frac{2S}{n} = 2a + (n - 1)d\)
\(\frac{2S}{n} - 2a = (n - 1) d\)
\(d = \frac{\frac{2S}{n} - 2a}{(n - 1)}\)
= \(\frac{2S - 2an}{n(n - 1)}\)
(b)
(i) Given: circle ABP
To prove < AOB = 2 < APB
Construction : Join PO produced to Q.
Proof : /OA/ = /OB/ (radii)
\(\therefore x_{1} = x_{2} \) (base angles of isosceles triangle)
\(\therefore < AOQ = x_{1} + x_{2}\) (exterior angle of triangle AOP)
\(\therefore < AOQ = 2x_{2} (x_{1} = x_{2})\)
Similarly, < AOB = < BOQ - < AOQ.
= \(2y_{2} - 2x_{2} = 2(y_{2} - x_{2}) = 2 \times < APB\)
\(\therefore < AOB = 2 < APB.\)
(ii) \(z = 2x \) (angle subtended at the centre)
\(z = 2(126^\circ) = 252^\circ\)
\(\therefore x = 360^\circ - 252^\circ = 108^\circ\)
\(\therefore y = \frac{1}{2} \times 108^\circ = 54^\circ\)
\(x = 108^\circ ; y = 54^\circ ; z = 252^\circ\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54517)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
(a) P and Q are points on the parallel of latitude 68.7^\circS, their longitudes being 124^\circW and 56^\circE respectively. What is their distance apart measured along the parallel of latitude? [Take R = 6400km, \(\pi = 3.142\)]. (Give your answers to 3 significant figures).
(b) A bag contains four red, three white and five green balls. (i) If one ball is picked at random, what is the probability that it is not green? (ii) if two balls are picked at random without replacement, what is the probability that one is red and the other white?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
Difference in longitudes = 124^\circ + 56^\circ = 180^\circ
Distance PQ = \(\frac{180^\circ}{360^\circ} \times 2\pi r\)
where \(r = R \cos \theta\)
\(/PQ/ = \frac{180}{360} \times 2 \times 3.142 \times R \cos 68.7^\circ\)
\(/PQ/ = 3.142 \times 6400 \times 0.3633\)
= \(7305.53 km\)
\(\approxeq 7300 km\) (3 sig. figs)
(b) Red balls = 4, white = 3 ; green = 5
Total = 4 + 3 + 5 = 12 balls.
(i) P(green) = \(\frac{5}{12}\)
P(not green) = \(1 - \frac{5}{12} = \frac{7}{12}\)
(ii) P(picking red and white) = P( red then white) or P(white then red)
= \(\frac{4}{12} \times \frac{3}{11} + \frac{3}{12} \times \frac{4}{11}\)
= \(\frac{2}{11}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54519)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
Two men P and Q set off from a base camp R, prospecting for oil. P moves 20km on a bearing of 205^\circ and Q moves 15km on a bearing of 060^\circ. Calculate the:
(a) distance of Q from P ;
(b) bearing of Q from P.
(Give your answer in each case to the nearest whole number)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) By cosine rule, \(/PQ/^{2} = 20^{2} + 15^{2} - 2 \times 20 \times 15 \times \cos 145^\circ\)
= \(400 + 225 - 600 \cos 145^\circ\)
= \(625 + 600 \times 0.8192\)
= \(491.52 + 625\)
\(/PQ/^{2} = 1116.52 \implies /PQ/ = \sqrt{1116.52} = 33.41\)
\(\approxeq 33km\) ( to the nearest whole number)
(b) By sine rule,
\(\frac{\sin < QPR}{15} = \frac{\sin 145}{33.41}\)
\(\sin < QPR = \frac{15 \sin 145}{33.41}\)
\(\sin < QPR = \frac{15 \times 0.5736}{33.41} = 0.2575\)
\(< QPR = 14.92^\circ\)
\(\therefore\) Bearing of Q from P = 25^\circ + 14.92^\circ = 39.92^\circ.
\(\approxeq 40^\circ\) (to nearest whole number)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54520)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1995
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
\(\begin{array}{c|c} class& 1 - 3 & 4 - 6 & 7 - 9\\ \hline Frequency & 5 & 8 & 5\end{array}\)
Find the standard deviation of the data using the table above
A
5
B
\(\sqrt{6}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{3}\)
D
\(\sqrt{5}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\begin{array}{c|c} \text{class intervals} & Fre(F) & \text{class-marks(x)} & Fx & (x - x)& (x - x)^2 & F(x - x)^2 \\ \hline 1 - 3 & 5 & 2 & 10 & -3 & 9 & 45\\ 4 - 6 & 8 & 5 & 40 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ 7 - 9 & 5 & 8 & 40 & 3 & 9 & 45 \\ \hline & 18 & & 90 & & & 90 \end{array}\)
x = \(\frac{\sum fx}{\sum f}\)
= \(\frac{90}{18}\)
= 5
S.D = \(\frac{\sum f(x - x)^2}{\sum f}\)
= \(\frac{90}{18}\)
= \(\sqrt{5}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #30946)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1995
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
The pie chart shows the distribution of students in a secondary school class. If 30 students offered French, how many offered C.R.K?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
25
B
15
C
10
D
8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total number of students (y) using the subject French
( 90 / 360 )º x Y = 30
Y = 30 x 4
Y = 120
History- 90º + French- 90º + Economics- 150º + CRK = 360º
CRK = 360º - 330º = 30º
Number that offered CRK:
( 30 / 360 )º x 120 = 10
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #30945)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1995
Number Bases & Modular Arithmetic
Solution
Find (101\(_2\))\(^2\), expressing the answer in base 2.
A
10101
B
11001
C
10010
D
11101
E
10110
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
You can convert it to base 10 and square, then re-convert it after the operation.
OR
You can multiply it straight applying the rules of binary multiplication.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23609)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1995
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
If three children shares N10.50 among themselves in ratio 6:7:8, how much is the largest share?
A
N3.00
B
N3.50
C
N4.00
D
N4.50
E
N5.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Ratio = 6 + 7 + 8 = 21
21 = N10.50
1 = 1050K/21 = 50K
6 = 6 x 50K = N3.00
7 = 7 x 50K = N3.50
8 = 8 x 50K = N4.00
the Largest share = N4.00
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23610)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1995
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Express 0.000834 in standard form
A
8.34 x 10-4
B
8.34 x 10-3
C
8.34 x 103
D
8.34 x 104
E
8.34 x 106
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23611)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1995
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Given that log2a = log84, find a
A
21/3
B
42/3
C
42/3
D
22/3
E
23
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Log2a = Log84
Log2a = Log882/3 → 2/3Log88 → 2/3 x 1
Log2a = 2/3
Recall; If Logax = y ∴ ay = x
Log2a = 2/3
22/3 = a
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23690)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1995
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
By selling some crates of soft drinks for N600.00, a dealer makes a profit of 50%. How much did the dealer pay for the drinks?
A
N1,200.00
B
N900.00
C
N450.00
D
N400.00
E
N200.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
S.P = N600.00
(100 + 50)% = N600
150% = N600
1% = \(\frac{600}{150}\)
100% = \(\frac{600}{150} \times 100%\)
= N400
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23691)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1995
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Solution
Find the nth term Un of the A.P., 11, 4, -3,....... .
A
Un=19+7n
B
Un=19-7n
C
Un=18+7n
D
Un= 18-7n
E
Un= 17-7n
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
A.P 11, 4, -3
1st term = 11
A.P = a, a + d, a + 2d ...... a + (n - 1)d
If a = 11
a + d = 4
d = 4 - 11 = -7
nth term = a + (n-1)d
= 11 + (n-1)(-7)
= 11 - 7n + 7
= 18 - 7n
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23693)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1995
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Solution
lf 16/9 , x, 1, y are in Geometric Progression (GP), find the product of x and y.
A
9/16
B
3/4
C
1
D
4/3
E
16/6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
16/9, x, 1, y => a, ar, ar2, ar3
ar2 = 1 => 16r2/9 = 1 => 16r2
9 => r2 = 9/16 => r = 3/4
ar2 = y = ar2 x r = 1 x 3/4 = 3/4
x xy = 4/3 x 3/4 = 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23696)