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WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, O is the center of the circle with radius 10cm, and ∠ABC = 30^\circ. Calculate, correct to 1 decimal place, the length of arc AC [Take \pi = 22/7]
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
5.2cm
B
10.5cm
C
13.2cm
D
20.6cm
E
31.4cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In the figure, < AOC = 2 x < ABC = 60^\circ (angle subtended at the centre)
\(\therefore\) Arc AC = \(\frac{60}{360} \times 2 \times 10 \times \frac{22}{7}\)
= \(\frac{31.4}{3}\)
= 10.466 cm \(\approxeq\) 10.5 cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22650)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Factorize x\(^2\) + 4x - 192
A
(x-4) (x+48)
B
(x-48) (x+4)
C
(x-12) (x+16)
D
(x-12) (x-16)
E
(x+12) (x+16)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x\(^2\) + 4x - 192
x\(^2\) + 16x - 12x - 192
x(x + 16) - 12(x + 16)
(x + 16)(x - 12)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22652)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Algebraic Expressions, Polynomials & Factorisation
Solution
Factorize 2e\(^2\) - 3e + 1
A
(2e-1) (e-1)
B
(e+1) (2e+1)
C
(2e+3) (e+2)
D
(2e-3) (e-1)
E
(e2-3(2e-1)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2e\(^2\) - 3e + 1
2e\(^2\) - 2e - e + 1
2e(e - 1) - 1(e - 1)
(2e - 1)(e - 1)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22655)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Solve the equation 7y\(^2\) = 3y
A
y = 3 or 7
B
y = 0 or 7
C
y = 0 or 3/7
D
y = 0 or 9
E
y = 0 or 10
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
7y\(^2\) = 3y
7y\(^2\) - 3y = 0
y(7y - 3) = 0
y = 0 or y = \(\frac{3}{7}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22657)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Find the value of m which makes x\(^2\) + 8 + m a perfect square
A
2
B
4
C
8
D
12
E
16
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x\(^2\) + 8 + m
To make it a perfect square, we add \((\frac{b}{2})^2\)
= \((\frac{8}{2})^2\)
= 16
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22660)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Solve the equation 2a\(^2\) - 3a - 27 = 0
A
3/2, 9
B
-2/3, 9
C
3, 9/2
D
-3, -9/2
E
-3, 9/2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2a\(^2\) - 3a - 27 = 0
2a\(^2\) - 9a + 6a - 27 = 0
a(2a - 9) + 3(2a - 9) = 0
(a + 3)(2a - 9) = 0
a = -3 or a = \(\frac{9}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22661)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
A sector of a circle of radius 7cm has an area of 44cm2. Calculate the angle of the sector correct to the nearest degree [Take π = 22/7]
A
6o
B
26o
C
52o
D
103o
E
206o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
πr2 = 360o
44cm2 = θ; ∴ θ = 44/πr2 x 360o = 102.9o = 103o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22664)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
calculate the surface area of a sphere of radius 7cm [Take \pi = 22/7]
A
86cm2
B
154cm2
C
616cm2
D
1434cm2
E
4312cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Surface area of a sphere = \(4\pi r^2\)
= \(4 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 7\)
= \(616 cm^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22665)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
If the radius of the parallel of latitude 30^\circN is equal to the radius of the parallel of latitude \theta^\circS, what is the value of \theta?
A
75o
B
60o
C
45o
D
30o
E
0o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\theta_{1} = \theta_{2} = 30^\circ\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22667)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
A cylindrical container closed at both ends, has a radius of 7cm and height 5cm [Take \pi = 22/7]
Find the total surface area of the container
A
35cm2
B
154cm2
C
220cm2
D
528cm2
E
770cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
TSA of a cylinder = \(2\pi r^2 + 2\pi rh\)
= \(2\pi r (r + h)\)
= \(2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7 (7 + 5)\)
= \(44 \times 12\)
= \(528 cm^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22668)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
A cylindrical container closed at both ends, has a radius of 7cm and height 5cm [Take \pi = 22/7]. What is the volume of the container?
A
35cm3
B
154cm3
C
220cm3
D
528cm3
E
770cm3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Volume = \(\pi r^2 h\)
= \(\frac{22}{7} \times 7^2 \times 5\)
= \(770 cm^3\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22670)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, |PQ| = |PR| = |RS| and ∠RPS = 32^\circ. Find the value of ∠QPR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
72o
B
64o
C
52o
D
32o
E
26o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the figure, < PSR = 32^\circ (base angles of an isos. triangle)
\(\therefore\) < PRS = 180^\circ - (32^\circ + 32^\circ) = 116^\circ (sum of angles in a triangle)
< QRP = 180^\circ - 116^\circ = 64^\circ (angle on a straight line)
< PQR = 64^\circ (base angles of an isos. triangle)
< QPR = 180^\circ - (64^\circ + 64^\circ) = 52^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22672)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, WXYZ is a rhombus and ∠WYX = 20^\circ. What is the value of ∠XZY
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
20o
B
30o
C
45o
D
60o
E
70o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Diagonals bisect at 90^\circ; < YXZ = 90^\circ - 20^\circ = 70^\circ
But ZY = XY (sides of a rhombus)
\(\therefore\) < XYZ = 70^\circ (base angle of an isos. triangle)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22674)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above PS||RQ, |RQ| = 6.4cm and perpendicular PH = 3.2cm. Find the area of SQR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
5.12cm2
B
9.60cm2
C
10.24cm2
D
20.48cm2
E
40.96cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of a triangle = \(\frac{1}{2} \times b \times h\)
Area of \(\Delta\) SQR = \(\frac{1}{2} \times 6.4 \times 3.2\)
= 10.24 cm\(^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22675)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
Which angle is equal to ∠VWZ?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
∠VXZ
B
∠VYX
C
∠XZW
D
∠YXZ
E
∠VYW
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
< VWZ = < VXZ (angles in the same segment)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22676)