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WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A side and a diagonal of a rhombus are 10cm and 12cm respectively, Find its area
A
20cm2
B
24cm2
C
48cm2
D
96cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the diagram above
B\(^2\) = 10\(^2\) - 6\(^2\) = 64
B = \(\sqrt{64}\) = 8 cm( B represent half the second diagonal not given)
So, the second diagonal not given = 8 + 8 = 16cm.
But, Area of a rhombus = \(\frac{1}{2}\) x both diagonals that is, \(\frac{1}{2}\) x d\(_1\) x d\(_2\)
Area of a rhombus = \(\frac{1}{2}\) x 12 x 16 = 6 x 16 = 96cm\(^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36800)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Geometry and Trigonometry
If x and y are variables and k is a constant, which of the following describes an inverse relationship between x and y?
A
y = kx
B
y = \(\frac{k}{x}\)
C
y = k\(\sqrt{x}\)
D
y = x + k
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 #36803)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, |QR| = 10m, |SR| = 8m
o, o and |PS| = x, Find x
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
1.32m
B
6.32m
C
9.32m
D
17.32
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In right angled \(\bigtriangleup\)QPR
tan 30o = \(\frac{10}{x + 8}\)
(x + 8) tan 30 = 10
x + 8 = \(\frac{10}{0.5773}\)
x +8 = 17.3
x = 17.3 - 8
x = 9.32
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36805)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, O is a circle centre of the circle PQRS and o. If o, find x
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
108o
B
172o
C
130o
D
50o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
xo = 86 x 2(angle at centre = 2 x angle at circumference)
= 172o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36806)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
The diagram is a circle centre O. If < SPR = 2m and < SQR = n, express m in terms of n
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
m = \(\frac{n}{2}\)
B
m = 2n
C
m = n - 2
D
m = n + 2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If < SPR = 2m then < SQR = 2m but < AQR was n
n = 2m
m = \(\frac{n}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36807)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
Is the diagram, MN, PQ and RS are three intersecting straight lines. Which of the following statements is/are true? i. t = y ii. x + y + z + m = 180o iii. x + m + n = 180o iv. x + n = m + z
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
i and iv
B
ii
C
iii
D
iv
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
m + y + x = 180o(sum of < s on straight line)
y = n(vertically opp. angle)
m + n + x = 180o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36810)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
The position of three ships P,Q and R at sea are illustrated in the diagram. The arrows indicated the North direction. The bearing of Q from P is 050o and < PQR = 72o. Calculate the bearing of R and Q
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
155o
B
80o
C
158o
D
91o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
< NPQ = < PQB = 50º(alt. < s)
< PQB = 50º
< PQR = < PQR < PQB + < QBR = 72º
< QBR = < PQR - < PQB = 72º - 50º
= 22º
< NQR = 180 - < QBR = 180º - 22 = 158º, the bearing of R from Q = 158º
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36811)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
The graph is that of y = 2x2 - 5x - 3. For what value of x will y be negative? What is the gradient of y = 2x2 - 5x - 3 at the point x = 4?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
11.1
B
10.5
C
10.3
D
9.9
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 #36818)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, MN//PO, < PMN = 112º, < PNO = 129º, < NOP = 37º and < MPN = yo. Find the value of y
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
51o
B
54o
C
56o
D
68o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
in the diagram;
x = 180º - ( 129 + 37)º = 14º ( sum of angles in a △)
z = x = 14º ( alternate angles are equal )
y = 180º - ( 112 + z )º = 14º ( sum of angles in a △)
y = 180º - ( 112 + 14)º = 54º
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36821)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
The diagram is a circle with centre P. PRST are points on the circle. Find the value of < PRS
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
144o
B
72o
C
40o
D
36o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Reflex o(angles at a point)
i.e. 2x + 8x = 360o
10x = 360o
x = \(\frac{360}{10}\)
= 36o
o
< PRS = 144
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36823)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
The diagram is a circle of radius |QR| = 4cm. \(\bar{R}\) is a tangent to the circle at R. If TPO = 120o, find |PQ|.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
2.32cm
B
1.84cm
C
0.62cm
D
0.26cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36824)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, |SR| = |QR|. o and o, find < PRQ
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
65o
B
45o
C
25o
D
19o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
o (angle in the same segment)
o(sum of interior angles of a \(\bigtriangleup\))
i.e. o + 48o = 180
o
but o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36825)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
The diagram is a polygon. Find the largest of its interior angles
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
300o
B
100o
C
120o
D
150o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sum of interior angles = 3602
i.e 3x + 2x + 2x + x + 4x = 360o
12x = 360
x = \(\frac{360}{12}\)
x = 30o
x + c = 180
30o + c = 180
c = 180 - 30
c = 150o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36827)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
(a) In the diagram, TU is tangent to the circle. < RVU = 100^\circ and < URS = 36^\circ. Calculate the value of angle STU.
(b) In triangle XYZ, |XY| = 5 cm, |YZ| = 8 cm and |XZ| = 6 cm. P is a point on the side XY such that |XP| = 2 cm and the line through P, parallel to YZ meets XZ at Q. Calculate |QZ|.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) < UST = 100^\circ (exterior angle of a cyclic quad)
< SUT = 36^\circ (angle in alternate segment)
\(\therefore < UST + < SUT + < STU = 180^\circ\) (sum of angles in a triangle)
\(\therefore 100^\circ + 36^\circ + < STU = 180^\circ\)
\(< STU = 180^\circ - 136^\circ = 44^\circ\)
(b)
\(\frac{y}{6} = \frac{2}{5}\)
\(\therefore 5y = 2(6) = 12\)
\(\therefore y = \frac{12}{5} = 2.4 cm\)
\(\therefore XQ + QZ = XZ\)
\(QZ = XZ - XQ\)
= \(6 cm - 2.4 cm = 3.6 cm\)
\(\therefore QZ = 3.6 cm\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52687)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
In the diagram, O is the centre of the circleand XY is a chord. If the radius is 5 cm and /XY/ = 6 cm, calculate, correct to 2 decimal places, the :
(a) angle which XY subtends at the centre O ;
(b) area of the shaded portion.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) Let the angle subtended at the centre by XY = \(\theta\)
Length of chord = \(2r \sin \frac{\theta}{2}\)
\(\implies 6 cm = 2 \times 5 \times \frac{\theta}{2}\)
\(\sin \frac{\theta}{2} = \frac{6}{10} = 0.6\)
\(\frac{\theta}{2} = \sin^{-1} (0.6) = 36.87^\circ\)
\(\theta = 2 \times 36.87^\circ = 73.74^\circ\)
(b) Area of sector = \(\frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times \pi r^{2}\)
= \(\frac{73.74}{360} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 5^{2}\)
= \(16.094 cm^{2}\)
Area of triangle = \(\sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}\)
where \(s = \frac{a + b + c}{2}\)
\( a = 5 cm ; b = 5 cm ; c = 6 cm \therefore s = \frac{5 + 5 + 6}{2} = \frac{16}{2} = 8\)
\(\therefore Area = \sqrt{8(8 - 5)(8 - 5)(8 - 6)}\)
= \(\sqrt{8(3)(3)(2)}\)
= \(\sqrt{144}\)
= \(12 cm^{2}\)
Area of shaded portion = \(16.094 cm^{2} - 12 cm^{2} = 4.094 cm^{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52689)