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UTME / JAMB 1988
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
PQR is a triangle in which PQ = 10cm and QPR = 60oS is a point equidistant from P and Q. Also S is a point equidistant from PQ and PR. If U is the foot of the perpendicular from S on PR, find the length SU in cm to one decimal place
A
2.7
B
4.33
C
3.1
D
3.3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\bigtriangleup\)PUS is right angled
\(\frac{US}{5}\) = sin60o
US = 5 x \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\)
= 2.5\(\sqrt{3}\)
= 4.33cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31769)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
If x and y represent the mean and the median respectively of the following set of numbers 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, find the \(\frac{x}{y}\) correct to one decimal place
A
18
B
15
C
1.0
D
5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Mean \(\bar{x}\) = \(\frac{156}{10}\) = 15.6
Median = \(\bar{y}\) = \(\frac{15 + 16}{2}\)
\(\frac{31}{2}\) = 15.5
\(\frac{x}{y}\) = \(\frac{15.6}{15.5}\) = 1.0065
1.0(1 d.p)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31770)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
If two dice are thrown together, what is the probability of obtaining at least a score of 10?
A
\(\frac{1}{6}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{12}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{6}\)
D
\(\frac{11}{12}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The total sample space when two dice are thrown together is 6 x 6 = 36
\(\begin{array}{c|c} & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6\\ 1. & 1.1 & 1.2 & 1.3 & 1.4 & 1.5 & 1.6\\ 2 & 2.1 & 2.2 & 2.3 & 2.4 & 2.5 & 2.6\\3 & 3.1 & 3.2 & 3.3 & 3.4 & 3.5 & 3.6\\ 4 & 4.1 & 4.2 & 4.3 & 4.4 & 4.5 & 4.6\\ 5 & 5.1 & 5.2 & 5.3 & 5.4 & 5.5 & 5.6\\6 & 6.1 & 6.2 & 6.3 & 6.4 & 6.5 & 6.6 \end{array}\)
At least 10 means 10 and above
P(at least 10) = \(\frac{6}{36}\)
= \(\frac{1}{6}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31783)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, PQRS is a circle. If chords QR and RS are equal, calculate the value of x
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
80o
B
60o
C
45o
D
40o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
SRT is a straight line, where QRT = 120
SRQ = 180o - 120o = 60o - (angle on a straight line)
also angle QRS = 180o - 100o (angle on a straight line) . In angles where QR = SR and angle SRQ = 60o
x = 100 - 60 = 40o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32837)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, PQ is a parallel to ST and QRS = 40o. Find the value of x
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
55o
B
60o
C
65o
D
75o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the figure, 3x + x - 40o = 180o
4x = 180o + 40o
4x = 220o
x = \(\frac{220}{4}\)
= 55o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32873)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, PS = 7cm and RY = 9cm. IF the area of parallelogram PQRS is 56cm2. Find the area of trapezium PQTS
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
56cm2
B
112cm2
C
120cm2
D
176cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the figure, PS = QR = YT = 7cm
Area of parallelogram PQRS = 56cm
56 = base x height, where base = 7
7 x h = 56cm,
h = \(\frac{56}{7}\)
= 8cm
Area of trapezium \(\frac{1}{2}\) (sum of two sides)x height where two sides are QT and PS but QT = QR + RY + YT = 7 +9 + 7 = 23cm
Area of trapezium PQTS = \(\frac{1}{2}\)(23 + 7) x 8
\(\frac{1}{2}\) x 30 x 8 = 120cmsq
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32875)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, STQ = SRP, PT = TQ = 6cm and QS = 5cm. Find SR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
\(\frac{47}{5}\)
B
5
C
\(\frac{32}{5}\)
D
\(\frac{22}{5}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From similar triangle, \(\frac{QS}{QP} = \frac{TQ}{QR} = \frac{5}{12} = \frac{6}{QR}\)
QT = \(\frac{6 \times 12}{5} = \frac{72}{5} = SR = QR - QS\)
= \(\frac{72}{5} - 5 = \frac{72 - 25}{5}\)
= \(\frac{47}{5}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32876)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, PS = RS = QS and QSR = 50^\circ. Find QPR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
25O
B
40O
C
50O
D
65O
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In the figure PS = RS = QS, they will have equal base QR = RP
In angle SQR, angle S = 50º
In angle QRP, 65 + 65 = 130º
Since RQP = angle RPQ = \(\frac{180 - 130}{2}\)
= \(\frac{50}{2} = 25^o\)
QPR = 25^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32877)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, XR and YQ are tangents to the circle YZXP if ZXR = 45^\circ and YZX = 55^\circ, Find ZYQ
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
135O
B
125O
C
100O
D
90O
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given: ∠ZXR = 45º (tangent XR), ∠YZX = 55º (inscribed angle).
∠YZX subtends arc YX, so arc YX = 2 \times 55^\circ = 110º.
Major arc YZX = 360º - 110º = 250º.
By the alternate segment theorem, ∠ZXR subtends arc XZ, so arc XZ = 2 \times 45º = 90º.
Arc YZ = 250º - 90º = 160º.
Major arc YZ = 360º - 160º = 200º.
∠ZYQ (tangent YQ) = \(\frac{1}{2}\) \times major arc YZ = \(\frac{1}{2}\) \times 200º = 100º (by alternate segment theorem, larger arc for obtuse angle).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32878)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, a solid consists of a hemisphere surmounted by a right circular cone, with radius 3.0cm and height 6.0cm. Find the volume of the solid
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
36\(\pi\)cm 3
B
54\(\pi\)cm 2
C
18\(\pi\)cm 2
D
108\(\pi\)cm 2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The volume of the solid = vol. of cone + vol. of hemisphere
volume of cone = \(\frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h\)
= \(\frac{1 \pi}{3} \times (3)^2 x 6 = 18 \pi cm^2\)
vol. of hemisphere = \(\frac{4 \pi r^3}{6} = \frac{2 \pi r^3}{3}\)
= \(\frac{2 \pi}{3} \times (3)^3 = 18\pi cm^3\)
vol. of solid = 18\(\pi\) + 18\(\pi\)
= 36\(\pi\)cm3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32879)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
The number of items produced by a company over a five- year period is given below:
Year
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
No produced
4100
2500
1500
1800
9200
(i) Plot a bar chart for this information; (ii) What is the average production for the five- year period.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(i)
(ii) Average production in the period
= \(\frac{4100 + 2500 + 1500 + 1800 + 9200}{5}\)
= \(\frac{19100}{5}\)
= \(3820\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54696)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
In the diagram, < PQR = < PSQ = 90^\circ, |PS| = 9 cm, |SR| = 16 cm and |SQ| = x cm.
(a) Find the value of x using a trigonometric ratio.
(b) Calculate : (i) the size of < QRS to the nearest degree; (ii) |PQ|.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
Let \(< SQR = \theta ; < QRS = 90^\circ - \theta ; < QPS = \theta\)
In \(\Delta\) PQS, \(\tan \theta = \frac{x}{9} ... (1)\)
In \(\Delta\) QRS, \(\tan \theta = \frac{16}{x} ... (2)\)
From (1) and (2), \(\frac{x}{9} = \frac{16}{x}\)
\(x^{2} = 16 \times 9 \implies x = \sqrt{16 \times 9} = 12 cm\)
(b) (i) From \(\Delta\) QRS,
\(\tan \theta = \frac{16}{12} = 1.333\)
\(\theta = \tan^{-1} (1.333) = 53.1^\circ\)
\(\therefore < QRS = 90^\circ - 53.1^\circ = 36.9^\circ\)
\(\approxeq 37^\circ\) (to the nearest degree)
(ii) In \(\Delta\) PQS,
\(|PQ|^{2} = 12^{2} + 9^{2}\)
= \(144 + 81 = 225\)
\(|PQ| = \sqrt{225} = 15 cm\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54698)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
(a) Given that \(\sin \alpha = 0.3907\), use tables to find the value of : (i) \(\tan \alpha\) ; (ii) \(\cos \alpha\).
(b) A ladder of length 4.5m leans against a vertical wall making an angle of 50^\circ with the horizontal ground. If the bottom of a window is 4m above the ground, what is the distance between the top of the ladder and the bottom of the window? (Answer correct to the nearest cm)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) Given \(\sin \alpha = 0.3907\)
From the sine table, \(\alpha = 23^\circ\)
(i) \(\tan \alpha = \tan 23^\circ = 0.4245\)
(ii) \(\cos \alpha = \cos 23^\circ = 0.9205\)
(b) Let T be the top of the ladder and B, the bottom of the vertical wall.
From the figure, above \(\sin 50^\circ = \frac{BT}{4.5m}\)
\(BT = 4.5 \sin 50^\circ = 4.5 \times 0.7660\)
\(BT = 3.447m\)
Distance between the top of the ladder and bottom of the window
= \(4 - 3.447 = 0.553m\)
= \( 0.553m \times 100\)
= \(55.3 cm\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54699)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
In a certain school, the lesson periods for each week are as itemised below: English 10, Mathematics 7, Biology 3, Statistics 4, Ibo 3, others 9. Draw a pie chart to illustrate this information.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Subject
Period
Angle of sector in pie chart
English
10
\(\frac{10}{36} \times 360^\circ = 100^\circ\)
Mathematics
7
\(\frac{7}{36} \times 360^\circ = 70^\circ\)
Biology
3
\(\frac{3}{36} \times 360^\circ = 30^\circ\)
Statistics
4
\(\frac{4}{36} \times 360^\circ = 40^\circ\)
Igbo
3
\(\frac{3}{36} \times 360^\circ = 30^\circ\)
Others
9
\(\frac{9}{36} \times 360^\circ = 90^\circ\)
Total
36
360^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54701)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
A sector of a circle of radius 7cm subtending an angle of 270^\circ at the centre of the circle is used to form a cone.
(a) Find the base radius of the cone.
(b) Calculate the area of the base of the cone to the nearest square centimetre.
[Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) Length of the arc XY = Circumference of the base.
\(\frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times 2\pi r\)
where \(\theta\) = 270^\circ ; r = 7cm.
Length of arc XY = \(\frac{270^\circ}{360^\circ} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7 = 33cm\)
Let the radius of the base of the cone = x
\(2 \pi r = 33cm\)
\(2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times x = 33\)
\(\frac{44}{7} \times x = 33 \implies x = \frac{33 \times 7}{44}\)
\(x = 5.25cm\)
(b) Area of the base of the cone = \(\pi r^{2}\)
= \(\frac{22}{7} \times \frac{21}{4} \times \frac{21}{4}\)
= \(\frac{693}{8} cm^{2} = 86.625 cm^{2}\)
\(\approxeq 87 cm^{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54708)