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WAEC / WASSCE 1995
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, the value of angles b + c is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
180o
B
90o
C
45o
D
ao
E
do
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a + c + d = 180o[sum of angles in triangle]
x = a[vertical opp. ∠s]
y + x + d = 180o[sum of ∠s in a \Delta]
y + a + d = 180o
y + a + d = a + c + d
y = c
but b + y = 180o [sum of ∠s on a straight line ]
b + c = 180o; Ans = A = 180o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23780)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1995
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Which of the following angles is an exterior angle of a regular polygon?
A
95o
B
85o
C
78o
D
75o
E
72o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The formula for the exterior angle of a regular polygon = \(\frac{360}{n}\).
Among the options, only 72^\circ is divisible by 360^\circ to give an integer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23781)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1995
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In ΔABC above, BC is produced to D, /AB/ = /AC/ and ∠BAC = 50o. Find ∠ACD
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
50o
B
60o
C
65o
D
100o
E
115o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
ACB = ABC [Base angles of isoceles triangle]
ACB + ABC + 50o = 180o[sum of angles in a triangle]
ACB + ABC = 180o - 50o = 130o
ACB 130o/2 = 65o
ACD + ACB = 180o[sum of ∠s on a straight line]
ACD + 65o = 180o
ACD = 180o - 65o = 115o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23782)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1995
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
Without using tables, find the value of \(\frac{\sin 20^\circ}{\cos 70^\circ} + \frac{\cos 25^\circ}{\sin 65^\circ}\)
A
2
B
1
C
o
D
-1
E
-2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Note: sin 20^\circ = cos 70^\circ hence
\(\frac{\sin 20}{\cos 70} = 1\)
Also, cos 65^\circ = sin 25^\circ
\(\frac{\cos 65}{\sin 25} = 1\)
\(\therefore \frac{\sin 20}{\cos 70} + \frac{\cos 65}{\sin 25}\)
= 1 + 1
= 2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23783)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1995
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, ∠PRQ = 90^\circ, ∠QPR = 30^\circ and /PQ/ = 10 cm. Find y.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
6cm
B
5cm
C
4cm
D
3cm
E
2cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\sin 30^\circ = \frac{y}{10}\)
\(y = 10 \sin 30^\circ = 10 \times 0.5 = 5 cm\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23784)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1995
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
The bearing of two points Q and R from a point P are 030^\circ and 120^\circ respectively, lf /PQ/ = 12 m and /PR/ = 5 m, find the distance QR.
A
13m
B
11m
C
9m
D
7m
E
5m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x\(^2\) = 12\(^2\) + 5\(^2\)
x\(^2\) = 144 + 25
x\(^2\) = 169
x = \(\sqrt{169}\) = 13m.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23785)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1995
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
What is the mode of the numbers 8, 10, 9, 9, 10, 8, 11, 8, 10, 9, 8 and 14?
A
8
B
9
C
10
D
11
E
14
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The mode = 8 with the highest frequency of 4 times.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23786)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1995
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
The mean of 20 observations in an experiment is 4, lf the observed largest value is 23, find the mean of the remaining observations.
A
4
B
3
C
2.85
D
2.60
E
2.56
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Mean of 20 observations = 4
All the observations = 20 x 4 = 80
Largest observed value = 23
Remaining observation = 80 - 23 = 57
Mean of observation = 57/19 = 3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23787)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1995
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
Find the median of the following numbers 2.64, 2.50, 2.72, 2.91 and 2.35.
A
2.91
B
2.72
C
2.64
D
2.50
E
2.35
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Arranging the numbers in ascending order, we have
2.35, 2.50, 2.64, 2.72, 2.91.
The median = 2.64
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23788)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1995
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
Two fair dice are tossed together once. Find the probability that the sum of the outcome is at least 10.
A
1/12
B
5/ 36
C
1/ 6
D
1/4
E
5/18
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
at least 10 => ≥ 10
6/36 = 1/6
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23789)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1995
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
From a box containing 2 red, 6 white and 5 black balls, a ball is randomly selected. What is the probability that the selected ball is black?
A
2/13
B
5/13
C
5/11
D
5/6
E
11/13
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2r, 6w, 5b balls
Total balls = 2 + 6 + 5 = 13 balls p(black) = 5/13
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23790)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1995
Number Bases & Modular Arithmetic
Solution
Calculate \(3310_5 - 1442_5\)
A
13135
B
21315
C
43025
D
11035
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(3310_{5} - 1442_{5} = 1313_{5}\)
You can either do a direct subtraction (which is easier), or convert both numbers in base 10, subtract and convert back to base 5 (if you're not sure).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30871)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1995
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Convert 3.1415926 to 5 decimal places
A
3.14160
B
3.14159
C
0.31415
D
3.14200
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
3.1415926 \(\approxeq\) 3.14159 (to 5 d.p)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30873)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1995
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
The length of a notebook 15cm, was measured as 16.8cm. Calculate the percentage error to 2 significant figures.
A
12.00%
B
11.00%
C
10.71%
D
0.12%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Error = (16.8cm - 15cm = 1.8cm\)
\(\text{% error} = \frac{1.8}{15} \times 100% = \frac{180}{15}\)
= \(12.00%\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30875)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1995
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
A worker's present salary is N24,000 per annum. His annual increment is 10% of his basic salary. What would be his annual salary at the beginning of the third year?
A
N28,800
B
N29,040
C
N31,200
D
N31,944
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Present salary = N24,000.
Increment after first year = \(\frac{10}{100} \times N24,000 = N2,400\)
Salary at the beginning of second year = N(24,000 + 2,400)
= N26,400.
Increment after second year = \(\frac{10}{100} \times N26,400 = N2,640\)
Salary at the beginning of third year = N(26,400 + 2,640)
= N29,040.
\(\therefore\) His salary at the beginning of the third year = N29,040.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30876)