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WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
A group of students took a test and the following frequency table shows the scores above
The mean score is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
1.75
B
2
C
2.5
D
2.75
E
3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Score
0
1
2
3
4
5
Total
Freq
2
3
4
2
7
2
20
\(fx\)
0
3
8
6
28
10
55
\(\bar{x} = \frac{\sum fx}{\sum f}\)
= \(\frac{55}{20}\)
= \(2.75\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22020)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Diagram
Solution
A group of students took a test and the following frequency table shows the scores above
The median score is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
o
B
2.5
C
3
D
5
E
7
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
There are 20 students. Hence, the median is found by the average of the 10th and 11th score.
= \(\frac{3 + 3}{2}\)
= 3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22021)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
If cos 60^\circ = 1/2, which of the following angle has cosine of -1/2?
A
30o
B
120o
C
150o
D
210o
E
300o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
cos 60^\circ = 1/2, cos(180^\circ - 60^\circ) = -1/2
cos120^\circ = -1/2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22025)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, find the ratio |PQ|/|PR|
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
2 : 5
B
3 : 5
C
2 : 3
D
3 : 2
E
5 : 3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the diagram: PQ = 3 ; PR = 3+2 → 5
PQ: PR = \(\frac{3}{5}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22026)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
A ladder 9m long leans against a vertical wall, making an angle of 64^\circ with the horizontal ground. calculate correct to one decimal place, how far the foot of the ladder is from the wall.
A
4.0m
B
5.8m
C
7.1m
D
8.1m
E
18.5m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
cos 64^\circ = x/9
x = 9 cos 64^\circ
=3.94 ≅ 4.0m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22030)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
What is the difference in longitude between P (lat. 50^\circN. long. 50^\circW) and Q (lat.50^\circN, long. 150^\circW)?
A
300o
B
200o
C
130o
D
100o
E
30o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let \(\theta\) be the angular difference between P (50^\circN. 50^\circW), and Q (50^\circN, 150^\circW),
\(\theta\) = 150^\circ - 50^\circ =100^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22035)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
The number 186,470 was corrected to 186,000. Which of the following describe the degree of approximation made?
I. to the nearest hundred II. to the nearest thousand III. to 3 significant figures IV. to 4 significant figures
A
I & III only
B
I & IV only
C
II & III only
D
II & IV only
E
All of the above
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 #22040)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Points P and Q respectively 24m north and 7m east point R. Calculate |PQ| in meters
A
20
B
24
C
25
D
31
E
84
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
PQ\(^2\) = 24\(^2\) + 7\(^2\)
PQ\(^2\) = 625
PQ = 25
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22043)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
Points P and Q are respectively 24m north and 7m east of point R. What is the bearing of Q from P to the nearest whole degree?
A
16o
B
17o
C
73o
D
106o
E
164o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Using Pythagoras' theorem:
Hyp\(^2\) = Adj\(^2\) + Opp\(^2\) → 24\(^2\) + 7\(^2\)
Hyp = \(\sqrt{625}\) → 25
\(\tan P = \frac{7}{24}\)
tan P = 0.2917
P = tan\(^{-1}\) (0.2917)
= 16.26^\circ
Bearing of Q from P = 180^\circ - 16.26^\circ
= 163.74^\circ \(\approxeq\) 164^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22046)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
If sinθ = 3/5 find tanθ for 0 o
A
4\5
B
3\4
C
5\8
D
1\2
E
3\8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
sinθ = 3/5
tanθ = 3/4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22048)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Simplify (271/3)2
A
41/2
B
6
C
9
D
18
E
81
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(271/3)2
= (33 x 1/3)2 = 32 = 9
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22049)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
A student told to draw the graph of y = x2 + 4x - 6. He is then told to draw a liner graph on the same axis such that the intersection of the two graphs will give the solutions to the equation x2 + 4x - 7 = 0, What is the equation of the linear graph he needs to draw?
A
x = 1
B
x = -1
C
y = 1
D
y = -1
E
x + y = 1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The linear equation will be the difference between the equation.
y=x2 + 4x - 6 and x2 + 4x - 7 = 0
y=x2 + 4x - 6, ( 0 = x2 + 4x - 7)
y = -(-1) y = 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22050)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
Calculate the value of x in the diagram above
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
18o
B
30o
C
40o
D
60o
E
15°
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
vertically opposite angles are equal, hence
3x + 6x + 3x = 180^\circ
12x = 180^\circ
x = 15^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22051)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Find the quadratic equation whose roots are x = -2 or x = 7
A
x2 + 2x - 7 = 0
B
x2 - 2x + 7 = 0
C
x2 + 5 +14 = 0
D
x2 - 5x - 14 = 0
E
x2 + 5x - 14 = 0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x + 2 and x - 7 are factors
(x+2)(x+7) = 0
x(x-7) + 2(x-7) = 0
x2 - 7x + 2x - 14 = 0
x2 - 5x - 14 = 0
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22052)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
A sales girl gave a change of N1.15 to a customer instead of N1.25. Calculate her percentage error
A
10%
B
7%
C
8.0%
D
2.4%
E
10%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Error = 1.25 - 1.15 = 0.10
0.10/1.25* 100 = 8.0%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22054)