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Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Solution
(a) The subsets A, B and C of a universal set are defined as follows :
A = {m, a, p, e} ; B = {a, e, i, o, u} ; C = {l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u}. List the elements of the following sets.
(i) \(A \cup B\) ; (ii) \(A \cup C\) ; (iii) \(A \cup (B \cap C)\).
(b) Out of the 400 students in the final year in a Senior Secondary School, 300 are offering Biology and 190 are offering Chemistry.
(i) How many students are offering both Biology and Chemistry, if only 70 students are offering neither Biology nor Chemistry? (ii) How many students are offering at least one of Biology or Chemistry?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) A = {m, a, p, e}; B = {a, e, i, o, u} ; C = {l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u}
(i) \(A \cup B = {a, e, i, m, o, p, u}\)
(ii) \(A \cup C = {a, e, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u}\)
(iii) \(A \cup (B \cap C)\)
\(B \cap C = {o, u}\)
\(A \cup (B \cap C) = {m, a, p, e, o, u}\)
Biology students = n(B) = 190
Chemistry students = n(A) = 300
Let \(n(A \cap B) = a\)
(i) From the Venn diagram,
\((300 - a) + a + (190 - a) + 70 = 400\)
\(560 - a = 400 \implies a = 160\)
\(\therefore\) 160 students offer both Biology and Chemistry.
(ii) Students offering at least one of Biology and Chemistry
= \(n(A) + n(B) + n(A \cap B)\)
= \((300 - 160) + (190 - 160) + 160\)
= \(140 + 30 + 160\)
= 330 students
330 students offer at least one of Biology and Chemistry.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54712)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Solution
Illustrate the following on graph paper and shade the region which satisfies all the three inequalities at the same time :
\(- x + 5y \leq 10 ; 3x - 4y \leq 8\) and \(x > -1\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Draw the table of value such that \(-x + 5y \leq 10 \implies -x + 5y = 10\)
\(\implies 5y = 10 + x \)
\(y = 2 + \frac{x}{5}\)
and \(3x - 4y \leq 8 \implies 3x - 4y = 8\)
\(y = -2 + \frac{3x}{4}\)
Table of value for \(-x + 5y = 10\)
x
-4
0
4
y
1.2
2
2.8
Table of value for \(3x - 4y = 8\)
x
-4
0
4
y
-5
-2
1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54714)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Solution
The table below is for the relation \(y = 2 + x - x^{2}\)
x
-2
-1.5
-1
-0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
y
-4
-1.75
0
1.25
2
2.25
2
1.25
0
-1.75
-4
(a) Using a scale of 2cm to 1 unit on each axis, draw the graph of the relation in the interval \(-2 \leq x \leq 3\).
(b) From your graph, find the greatest value of y and the value of x for which this occurs.
(c) Using the same scale and axes, draw the graph of \(y = 1 - x\)
(d) Use your graphs to solve the equation \(1 + 2x - x^{2} = 0\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
(b) The greatest value of y = 2.25 and this occurs at x = 0.5.
(c) Table of values of \(y = 1 - x\)
x
-2
2
y
3
-1
(d) \(1 + 2x - x^{2} = 0\)
\(1 + 1 + 2x - x - x^{2} = 1 - x\)
\(2 + x - x^{2} = 1 - x\)
The solution of \(1 + 2x - x^{2} = 0\) occurs at the point of intersection of \(y = 2 + x - x^{2}\) and \(y = 1 - x\). This is at points A (x = -0.8) and B (x = 2.8).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54715)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
Two towns K and Q are on the parallel of latitude 46^\circN. The longitude of town K is 130^\circW and that of town Q is 103^\circW. A third town P also on latitude 46^\circN is on longitude 23^\circE, Calculate:
(i) the length of the parallel of latitude 46^\circN, to the nearest 100km;
(ii) the distance between K and Q, correct to the nearest 100km;
(iii) the distance between Q and P measured along the parallel of latitude, to the nearest 10km.
[Take \(\pi = 3.142\); Radius of the earth = 6400km]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(i)
The length of the parallel of latitude 46^\circN = \(2 \pi R \cos 46^\circ\)
= \(2 \times 3.142 \times 6400 \times 0.6947\)
= \(27,939.167 km \approxeq 28000 km\) (to the nearest 100km)
(ii)
Longitudinal difference between K and Q = 130^\circ - 103^\circ = 27^\circ
Distance between K and Q = length of arc KQ
= \(\frac{27}{360} \times 2 \times 3.142 \times 6400 \times \cos 46^\circ\)
= \(2,095.31 km \approxeq 2100km\) (to the nearest 100km)
(iii)
Longitudinal difference between Q and P = 103^\circ + 23^\circ = 126^\circ
Distance between Q and P = \(\frac{126}{360} \times 2 \times 3.142 \times 6400 \times \cos 46^\circ\)
= \(9778.12 km \approxeq 9780 km\) (to the nearest 10km)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54716)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
(a) Prove that the sum of the angles in a triangle is two right angles.
(b) In a triangle LMN, the side NM is produced to P and the bisector of < LNP meets ML produced at Q. If < LMN = 46^\circ, and < MLN = 80^\circ, calculate < LQN, stating clearly your reasins.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) Given any \(\Delta\) ABC,
Required: That < A + < B + < C = 180^\circ.
Construction : Draw CP // BA and produce BC to Q.
Proof: Using the above figure,
\(a_{1} = a_{2}\) (alternate angles)
\(b_{1} = b_{2}\) (corresponding angles)
\(a_{1} + b_{1} + c = 180^\circ\) (angles on a straight line)
\(\therefore a_{2} + b_{2} + c = 180^\circ\)
\(< A + < B + < C = 180^\circ\) (proved)
(b)
< LNP = 46^\circ + 80^\circ = 126^\circ (exterior angles of triangle LMN)
\(\theta = \frac{126^\circ}{2} = 63^\circ\) (bisector divides into 2 equal halves)
\(< MLN = 180^\circ - 80^\circ = 100^\circ\) (angles on a straight line)
\(< LQN = 180^\circ - (63^\circ + 100^\circ) = 17^\circ\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54717)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Using a ruler and a pair of compasses only,
(a) construct (i) a triangle ABC such that |AB| = 5cm, |AC| = 7.5cm and < CAB = 120^\circ ; (ii) the locus \(L_{1}\) of points equidistant from A and B ; (iii) the locus \(L_{2}\) of points equidistant from Ab and AC, which passes through the triangle ABC.
(b) Label the point P where \(L_{1}\) and \(L_{2}\) intersect;
(c) Measure |CP|.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option .
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54718)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
The table below shows the frequency distribution of the marks of 800 candidates in an examination.
Marks
0-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80-89
90-99
Freq
10
40
80
140
170
130
100
70
40
20
(a) (i) Construct a cumulative frequency table ; (ii) Draw the Ogive ; (iii) Use your ogive to determine the 50th percentile.
(b) The candidates that scored less than 25% are to be withdrawn from the institution, while those that scored than 75% are to be awarded scholarship. Estimate the number of students that will be retained, but will not enjoy the award.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)(i)
Marks (%)
Freq
Cum Freq
0 - 9
10
10
10 - 19
40
50
20 - 29
80
130
30 - 39
140
270
40 - 49
170
440
50 - 59
130
570
60 - 69
100
670
70 - 79
70
740
80 - 89
40
780
90 - 99
20
800
(ii)
(iii) From the Ogive, the 50th percentile is 70 marks.
(b) Those who scored below 25% (24% and below) = 85 students
Those who scored 75% and below = 710
\(\therefore\) Those who scored above 75% = 800 - 710 = 90 students
Those to be retained without award = 800 - (85 + 90)
= 800 - 175 = 625 students.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54719)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1987
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Simplify \(\frac{x^2 - y^2}{2x^2 + xy - y^2}\)
A
\(\frac{x + y}{2x + y}\)
B
\(\frac{x + y}{2x - y}\)
C
\(\frac{x - y}{2x - y}\)
D
\(\frac{x - y}{2x + y}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{x^{2} - y^{2}}{2x^{2} + xy - y^{2}}\)
\(2x^{2} + xy - y^{2} = 2x^{2} - xy + 2xy - y^{2}\)
= \(x(2x - y) + y(2x - y) \)
= \((x + y)(2x - y)\)
\(\frac{x^{2} - y^{2}}{2x^{2} + xy - y^{2}} = \frac{(x + y)(x - y)}{(x + y)(2x - y)}\)
= \(\frac{x - y}{2x - y}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #31911)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1987
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, PQRS is a rectangle. If the shaded area is 72 sq. cm, find h.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
12cm
B
10cm
C
8cm
D
5cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the diagram, PQRS is a rectangle
Area of shaded part = 72sq.cm
But 72 = 3h - 4 + 6h - 4 + 4h
= 72 - 16h - 8
= 16h - 72 + 8
=16h = 80
h = \(\frac{80}{16}\)
= 5cm
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #54911)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1987
Number Bases & Modular Arithmetic
Solution
Convert 241 in base 5 to base 8,
A
718
B
1078
C
1768
D
2418
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2415 = 2 x 52 + 4 x 5 + 1 x 5 + 1 x 5o
50 + 20 + 1 = 7110
Convert 7110 to base 8
\(\begin{array}{c|c} 8 & 71 \\ 8 & 8 R 7\\8 & 1 R 0\\8 & 0 R 1\end{array}\)
= 1078
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31788)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1987
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Find the least length of a rod which can be cut into exactly equal strips, each of either 40cm or 48cm in length
A
120cm
B
240cm
C
360cm
D
480cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The least length is \(\frac{40}{48}\) = \(\frac{5}{8}\)
for the rod to be cut in exactly equal trips
Ratio \(\frac{5}{6}\) : \(\frac{48}{40}\)
\(\frac{\frac{5}{6}}{\frac{40}{48}}\) = 1
\(\frac{5}{6}\) x \(\frac{48}{40}\) = \(\frac{240}{240}\) = 1
The least length = 240cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31794)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1987
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
A rectangular lawn has an area of 1815 square yards. if its length is 50 meters, find its width in meters given that 1 metre equals 1.1 yards
A
39.93
B
35.00
C
33.00
D
30.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
1m = 1.1 yard, length(L)= 50m
= (50 x 1.1)yards
= 55 yards
Area(A) = length(L) y width (W)
1815 = 55y width (W)
width (w) = \(\frac{1815}{55}\)
= 33 yards
But 33 yards = 30 meters
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31800)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1987
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Reduce each number to two significant figures and then evaluate \(\frac{0.021741 \times 1.2047}{0.023789}\)
A
0.8
B
0.9
C
1.1
D
1.2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{0.021741 \times 1.2047}{0.023789}\) = \(\frac{0.022 \times 1.2}{0.024}\) (to 216)
= \(\frac{0.0264}{0.024}\)
= 1.1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31803)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1987
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
A train moves from P to Q at an average speed of 90km/h and immediately returns from Q to P through the same route at an average speed of 45km/h. Find the average speed for the entire journey
A
55.00km/h
B
60.00km/h
C
67.50km\h
D
75.00km\h
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the distance from P to Q = d km
(We don't need the actual value of d — it will cancel out.)
Time taken from P to Q = \(\frac{\text{d}}{90}\) hours
Time taken from Q to P = \(\frac{\text{d}}{45}\) hours
Total distance travelled = d + d = 2d km
Total time taken = \(\frac{\text{d}}{90}\) + \(\frac{\text{d}}{45}\)
= \(\frac{\text{d}}{90}\) + \(\frac{2d}{90}\) = \(\frac{3d}{90}\)
= \(\frac{\text{d}}{30}\) hours
Average speed = \(\frac{\text{total distance}}{\text{total time}}\)
= 2d \div (\(\frac{\text{d}}{30}\)) = 2d \times (\(\frac{30}{\text{d}}\)) = 60 km/h
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31804)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1987
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
If the length of a square is increased by 20% while while its width is decreased by 20% to form a rectangle, what is the ratio of the area of the rectangle to the area of the square?
A
6 : 5
B
25 : 24
C
5 : 6
D
24 : 25
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the length of the square be \( L \). The area of the square is:
\(A_s = L^2\)
After modifications, the new length \( L_r \) and width \( W_r \) of the rectangle are:
\(L_r = 1.2L, \quad W_r = 0.8L\)
The area of the rectangle \( A_r \) is:
\(A_r = L_r \times W_r = (1.2L)(0.8L) = 0.96L^2\)
The ratio of the areas is:
\(\text{Ratio} = \frac{A_r}{A_s} = \frac{0.96L^2}{L^2} = 0.96\)
Thus, the ratio of the area of the rectangle to the area of the square is \( 0.96 \). Or \(\frac{96}{100}\) = 24:25
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31805)