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UTME / JAMB 2023
Probability
Solution
Two dice are tossed. What is the probability that the total score is a prime number.
A
\(\frac{5}{12}\)
B
\(\frac{5}{9}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{6}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total possible outcome = 6 x 6 = 36
Required outcome = 15
∴ Pr(E) = \(\frac{15}{36} = \frac{5}{12}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67378)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Probability
Solution
A number is chosen at random from 40 and 50 inclusive. Find the probability that the number is prime.
A
\(\frac{8}{11}\)
B
\(\frac{3}{11}\)
C
\(\frac{4}{11}\)
D
\(\frac{5}{11}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total numbers from 40 to 50 inclusive = 11 (40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50).
Prime numbers between 40 and 50 (inclusive) are 41, 43, and 47.
There are 3 prime numbers in this range.
therefore, Pr(prime numbers) = \(\frac{3}{11}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69126)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Application of Integration
Solution
Determine the area of the region bounded by y = \(2x^2\) + 10 and Y = \(4x + 16\).
A
18
B
\(\frac {-10}{3}\)
C
\(\frac {44}{3}\)
D
\(\frac {64}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To find the point of intersection, equate the two equations
⇒ 2x\(^2\) + 10 = 4x + 16
⇒ 2x\(^2\) + 10 - 4x - 16 = 0
⇒ 2x\(^2\) - 4x - 6 = 0
Factorize
⇒ 2(x + 1)(x - 3) = 0
∴ x = -1 or 3
The curves will intersect at -1 and 3
Area = \(\int^b_a\) [upper function] - [lower function] dx
= \(\int^3_1 4x + 16 - (2x^2 + 10) dx\)
= \(\int^3_1 -2x^2 + 4x + 6dx\)
= \((\frac {-2x^3}{3} + 2x^2 + 6x)^3_1\)
= \((\frac {-2(3)^3}{3} + 2(3)^2 + 6(3)) - (\frac {-2(-1)^3}{3} + 2(-1)^2 + 6(-1))\)
= 18 - \((\frac {10}{3})\)
= 18 + \(\frac {10}{3}\)
= \(\frac {64}{3}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67277)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2023
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above is a circle with centre C. P, Q and S are points on the circumference. PS and SR are tangents to the circle. ∠PSR = 36\(^o\). Find ∠PQR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
72\(^0\)
B
36\(^0\)
C
144\(^0\)
D
54\(^0\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From ∆PSR
|PS| = |SR| (If two tangents are drawn from an external point of the circle, then they are of equal lengths)
∴ ∆PSR is isosceles
∠PSR + ∠SRP + ∠SPR = 180\(^o\) (sum of angles in a triangle)
Since |PS| = |SR|; ∠SRP = ∠SPR
⇒ ∠PSR + ∠SRP + ∠SRP = 180\(^o\)
∠PSR + 2∠SRP = 180\(^o\)
36\(^o\) + 2∠SRP = 180\(^o\)
2∠SRP = 180\(^o\) - 36\(^o\)
2∠SRP = 144\(^o\)
∠SRP = \(\frac {144^o}{2} = 72^0\)
∠SRP = ∠PQR (angle formed by a tangent and chord is equal to the angle in the alternate segment)
∴ ∠PQR = 72\(^0\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67259)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Statistics and Probability
Solution
A bag contains 4 white marbles and 3 blue marbles. Another bag contains 5 red and 6 blue marbles. If a marble is picked at random from each bag, find the probability that they are of the same colour.
A
\(\frac{9}{11}\)
B
\(\frac{18}{77}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
D
\(\frac{11}{12}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
1st bag → 4 W, 3 B = 7 marbles
2nd bag → 5 R, 6 B = 11 marbles
The only possible way of picking marbles of the same colour is to pick a blue marble from each bag
therefore, Pr( same colour) = \(\frac{3}{7}\times \frac{6}{11} = \frac{18}{77}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69143)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Number and Numeration
Solution
The truth set of \(8 + 2x - x^2\) = 0 is {p, q}. Evaluate p + q.
A
4
B
2
C
-6
D
-2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(8 + 2x - x^2 = 0\)
\(8 + 4x - 2x - x^2 = 0\)
4(2 + x) - x(2 + x) = 0
(4 - x)(2 + x) = 0
4 - x = 0 or 2 + x = 0
x = 4 or x =- 2
So, p = 4 and q = -2
∴ p + q = 2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69149)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Number and Numeration
Diagram
Solution
a. In the diagram above, P, Q, R, and S are points on the circle with centre K. KR is a bisector of angle ∠SRQ, ∠KSP = 41^\circ, and ∠SKR = 80^\circ. Find:
∠RQP;
b. Find ∠SPQ
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a. Since K is the centre and KR and KS are radii, ∆SKR is isosceles.
∠SRK + ∠RSK + ∠SKR = 180^\circ (sum of angles in a triangle is 180o)
⇒ ∠SRK + ∠RSK + 80^\circ = 180^\circ
⇒ ∠SRK + ∠RSK = 180^\circ - 80^\circ = 100^\circ
Since ∠SRK = ∠RSK (base angles of an isosceles triangle are equal)
∠SRK = ∠RSK = \(\frac{100^0}{2} = 50^0\)
∠RSP = 50^\circ + 41^\circ = 91^\circ
∴ ∠ RQP = 180^\circ - 91^\circ = 89^\circ (opp. angles of a cyclic. quad. are supplementary)
b. Since KR is a bisector of angle ∠SRQ:
∠SRK = ∠KRQ = 50^\circ
∠SRQ = 50^\circ + 50^\circ = 100^\circ
∴ ∠SPQ = 180^\circ - 100^\circ = 80^\circ (opp. angles of a cyclic. quad. are supplementary)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69278)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2022
Algebra
Solution
Factorize 4a\(^2\) - 9b\(^2\)
A
(2a-3b) (2a+3b)
B
(2a-b) (2a+3b)
C
(2a-3b) (a+3b)
D
(a-3b) (a+3b)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Check:
(2a-3b) (2a+3b)
4a\(^2\) + 6ab - 6ab - 9b\(^2\)
4a\(^2\) - 9b\(^2\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64395)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Algebra
Solution
If 5x + 3y=4 and 5x-3y= 2, what is the value of (25x\(^2\) -9y\(^2\))?
A
20
B
16
C
2
D
8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
5x + 3y=4
5x-3y= 2
Using elimination method
5x + 3y=4 → 5x + 3y=4
-[5x-3y= 2] → -5x +3y= -2
6y = 2
y → 1/3 and x = 3/5
solving (25x\(^2\) -9y\(^2\))
25 * [3/5]\(^2\) -9 * [1/3]\(^2\)
25 * \(\frac{9}{25}\) - 9 \(\frac{1}{9}\)
9 - 1 = 8
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64804)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Algebra
Solution
Simplify \(\frac{2-18m^2}{1+3m}\)
A
2[1+3m]
B
2[1-3m]
C
2[1-3m\(^2\)]
D
2[1+3m\(^2\)]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{2-18m^2}{1+3m}\) = \(\frac{2[1-9m^2]}{1+3m}\)
\(\frac{2[1-3m][1+3m]}{1+3m}\)
2[1-3m]
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64847)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Algebra
Solution
The mean of two numbers x and y is 4. Find the mean of four numbers x, 2x, y and 2y
A
2
B
4
C
6
D
8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Since the mean of the two numbers x and y is:
\(\frac{x+y}{2}\) = 4
x+y =2 * 4
x+y = 8
then we get:
\(\frac{x+2x+y+2y}{4}\)
=(\(\frac{3x+3y}{4}\))
= 3(\(\frac{x+y}{4}\)) → 3(\(\frac{8}{4}\))
= 3 * 2
= 6
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #65394)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2022
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
If sin θ = - \(\frac{3}{5}\) and θ lies in the third quadrant, find cos θ
A
\(\frac{4}{5}\)
B
- \(\frac{5}{4}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{4}\)
D
- \(\frac{4}{5}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Where sin \theta = \(\frac{opp}{hyp}\) → \(\frac{-3}{5}\)
opp = -3, hyp = 5
using pythagoras formula
hyp\(^2\) = adj\(^2\) + opp\(^2\)
adj\(^2\) = hyp\(^2\) - opp\(^2\)
adj\(^2\) = 5\(^2\) - 3\(^2\) → 25 - 9
adj\(^2\) = 16
adj = 4
cos \theta = \(\frac{adj}{hyp}\) → \(\frac{4}{5}\)
In third quadrant: cos \theta is negative → - \(\frac{4}{5}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64173)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2022
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above angle LNM and angle YNZ are represented by g and h respectively. Find ∠MNY
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
180º - gº - hº
B
360º - (g-h)º
C
180º - (g-h)º
D
360º - gº - hº
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Using line LZ with angles sum = 180º
: ∠MNY = 180º - (g + h)º or 180º - gº - hº
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64266)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2022
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
If sec\(^2\)θ + tan\(^2\)θ = 3, then the angle θ is equal to?
A
90º
B
30º
C
45º
D
60º
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given that sec\(^2\)\theta + tan\(^2\)\theta = 3
Where sec\(^2\)\theta = 1 + tan\(^2\)\theta
: 1 + tan\(^2\)\theta + tan\(^2\)\theta = 3
2tan\(^2\)\theta = 3 - 1
2tan\(^2\)\theta = 2
divide both sides by 2
tan\(^2\)\theta = 1
tan\theta = \sqrt1
tan\theta = 1
\theta = tan\(^{-1}\) (1)
\theta = 45º
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64282)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2022
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, XY = 8cm and OX = 5cm. Find Oz
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
9cm
B
3.4cm
C
9.1cm
D
3cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
hyp = 5cm, adj = \(\frac{8cm}{2}\) 4cm, opp = xcm
Pythagoras theorem:
hyp\(^2\) = opp\(^2\) + adj\(^2\)
5\(^2\) = x\(^2\) + 4\(^2\)
x\(^2\) = 25 - 16
x = \sqrt9
x = 3cm
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64390)