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WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, PXR and PYO are two semi-circles with diameters 14cm and 7cm respectively. Find the area of the enclosed region, PXROY correct to the nearest whole number
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
96cm2
B
116cm2
C
154cm2
D
192cm2
E
385cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of the bigger semi circle PRO = \(\frac{\pir^2}{2}\)
= \(\frac{22}{7}\) x \(\frac{49}{2}\) = 77cm\(^2\)
2nd Area of the smaller circle DYO = \(\frac{22}{7}\) x \(\frac{3.5^2}{2}\) = 19.25cm\(^2\)
Total Area = 77 + 19.25 = 96.25 ≈ 96.00cm\(^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22911)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Coordinate Geometry
Diagram
Solution
Find the coordinates of point B
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
(0,11/2)
B
(O,2)
C
(2,0)
D
(11/2, 2)
E
(11/2, 0)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
B occurs at the point y = 0.
When y = 0, we have
4x + 3(0) = 6
4x = 6
x = 1\(\frac{1}{2}\)
B = \((1\frac{1}{2}, 0)\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22915)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Solution
The first term a of an A.P is equal to twice the
common difference d. Find, in terms of d, the 5th
term of the A.P.
A
4d
B
5d
C
6d
D
a + 5d
E
2a + 4d
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Tn = a + (n - 1)d; AP; a = 2d; Tn = 2d + (n - 1)d
T5 = 2d + (5 - 1)d = 2d + 4d = 6d
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22916)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Solution
The common ratio of a G.P. is 2. If the 5th term is
greater than the 1st term by 45, find the 5th term,
A
3
B
6
C
45
D
48
E
90
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a = 1st term ; ar\(^4\) = 5th term
∴ ar\(^4\) = a(2)\(^4\) = 16a; 16a = 45 + a, a = 3;
3(2)\(^4\) = 48
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22917)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
Two towns, P and Q, are on (4oN 40oW) and (4oN
20oE) respectively. What is the distance between
them, along their line of latitude? (Give your
answer in teems of π and R, the radius of the earth).
A
2πR cos4o
B
πR sin40o
C
πR/2 cos4o
D
πR/3 cos4o
E
πR/6 cos4o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Angular distance = 40o + 20o = 60o
using θ/360 x 2πr for distance between p and Q
= 60/360 x 2πRcos4o = 1/3πRcos4o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22918)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Diagram
Solution
the graph above is a sketch of
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
y = sin 2x
B
y=sinx
C
y=cos2x
D
y=2sinx
E
y = 2cos x
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
by using trial and error Y = sinx since \(\pi\) in radian = 180º
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22920)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Solution
Given that sin \(\theta\) = -0.9063, where O \(\leq\) \(\theta\) \(\leq\) 270^\circ, find \(\theta\).
A
65o
B
115o
C
145o
D
245o
E
265o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sin\(\theta\) = -0.9063; \(\theta\) = sin-1(0.9063)
\(\theta\) = -64.99 = -65^\circ
\(\theta\) = 180^\circ - (-65);
180 + 65 = 245^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22921)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
From the top of a cliff, the angle of depression of
a boat on the sea is 60o, if the top of the cliff is
25m above the sea level, calculate the horizontal
distance from the bottom of the cliff to the boat.
A
50√3m
B
25√3m
C
25√3m/3
D
25m/3
E
√3m/25
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x/25 = tan 30o
x = 25/√3 = 25√3/3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22923)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
The angle of elevation of the top of a tree 39m
away from a point on the ground is 30o. Find the height of the tree
A
39√3m
B
13√3m
C
13/\(\sqrt{3}\)m
D
13/3\(\sqrt{3}\)m
E
\(\sqrt{3}\)/13m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x/25 = tan 30o
x = 39 x 1/√3 = 13√3m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22924)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, ATR is a tangent at the point T to the circle center O, if ∠TOB = 145^\circ, find ∠TAO
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
20o
B
35o
C
45o
D
55o
E
65o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the figure, < ATO = 90^\circ
< AOT = 180^\circ - 145^\circ = 35^\circ
\(\therefore\) < TAO = 180^\circ - (90^\circ + 35^\circ)
= 55^\circ (sum of angle in a triangle)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22925)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Solution
P={2, 1,3, 9, 1/2}; Q = {1,21/2,3, 7} and R = {5, 4, 21/2}. Find P∪Q∪R
A
(21/2)
B
(1, 9)
C
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
D
(5, 4, 21/2)
E
(1/2, 1, 2, 21/2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
P = {2,1,3,9,1/2}; Q = {1,21/2,3,7}
R = {5,4,212}
P∪Q∪R = {1/2,1,2,21/2,3,4,5,7,9}
= {1/2,1,2,21/2,3,4,5,7,9}
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22926)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
P = {2, 1,3, 9, 1/2}; Q = {1,21/2,3, 7} and R = {5, 4, 21/2}. Find P∩Q∩R
A
(21/2)
B
∅
C
(1, 3, 7)
D
(4)
E
(5,7,9)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22927)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Solution
In a class of 80 students, every student had to study Economics or Geography or both Economics and Geography. lf 65 students studied Economics and 50 studied Geography, how many studied both subjects?
A
15
B
30
C
35
D
45
E
50
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Applying the formula
80 = 65 - x + x + 50 - x
x = 35
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22928)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Which of the following is not a measure of dispersion?
A
Mode
B
Mean deviation
C
Range
D
interquartile range
E
Standard deviation
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 #22929)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
The mean of 30 observations recorded in an experiment is 5. lf the observed largest value of 34 is deleted, find the mean of the remaining observations
A
5
B
4
C
3.9
D
3.4
E
3.0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x = 5, \(\frac{\sum {fx}}{\sum {f}}\) =
5= \(\frac{\sum {fx}}{30}\)
\(\sum {fx}\) = 5 x 30 = 150; 150 - 34 = 116
\(\sum {f}\) = 29
\(\sum {fx}\) = 116
= \(\frac{116}{29}\) = 4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22930)