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UTME / JAMB 2011
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Find the derivative of \(\frac {\sin\theta}{\cos\theta}\)
A
sec2 \(\theta\)
B
tan \(\theta\) cosec \(\theta\)
C
cosec \(\theta\)sec \(\theta\)
D
cosec2\(\theta\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac {\sin\theta}{\cos\theta}\)
\(\frac{\cos \theta {\frac{d(\sin \theta)}{d \theta}} - \sin \theta {\frac{d(\cos \theta)}{d \theta}}}{\cos^2 \theta}\)
\(\frac{\cos \theta. \cos \theta - \sin \theta (-\sin \theta)}{cos^2\theta}\)
\(\frac{cos^2\theta + \sin^2 \theta}{cos^2\theta}\)
Recall that sin2 \(\theta\) + cos2 \(\theta\) = 1
\(\frac{1}{\cos^2\theta}\) = sec2 \(\theta\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #29536)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Given that cos xo = \(\frac{1}{r}\), express tan x in terms of r
A
\(\frac{1}{\sqrt{r}}\)
B
\(\sqrt{r}\)
C
\(\sqrt{r^2 + 1}\)
D
\(\sqrt{r^2 - 1}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
cos xo = \(\frac{1}{r}\); \(\sqrt{r^2 - 1}\)
By Pythagoras r2 = 12 + x2 - 1
x = \(\sqrt{r^2 - 1}\)
tan xo = \(\sqrt{r^2 - 1}\)
= \(\sqrt{r^2 - 1}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36631)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A regular polygon of n sides has each exterior angle to 45o. Find the value of n
A
6
B
8
C
12
D
15
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Each interior angle = \(\frac{360^o}{n}\)
45o = \(\frac{360^o}{n}\)
45on = 360o
n = \(\frac{360^o}{45}\)
= 8
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36641)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Esther was facing S 20^\circ W. She turned 90^\circ in the clock wise direction. What direction is she facing?
A
N 70o W
B
S 70o W
C
N 20o W
D
S 20o E
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The bearing S 20^\circ W is equivalent to a bearing of 200^\circ.
Moving clockwise 90^\circ ⇒ 200^\circ + 90^\circ
= 290^\circ
This is equivalent to N 70^\circ W.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36642)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The cross section section of a uniform prism is a right-angled triangle with sides 3cm. 4cm and 5cm. If its length is 10cm. Calculate the total surface area
A
142cm2
B
132cm2
C
122cm2
D
112cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
A prism has 3 rectangular faces and 2 triangular faces and 2 rectangular faces = 10(3 + 4 + 5) = 120
Area of triangular faces = \(\sqrt{s(s - a) (s - b) (s - c)}\)
where s = \(\frac{a + b + c}{2}\)
= \(\frac{3 + 4 + 5}{2}\)
= \(\frac{12}{2}\)
= 6
Area of \(\bigtriangleup\) = \(\sqrt{6(6 - 30(6 - 4)(6 - 5)}\)
= \(\sqrt{6 \times 3 \times 2 \times 1}\) = 6
Area of triangle faces = 2 x 6 = 12cm2
Total surface area = Area of rectangular face + Area of \(\bigtriangleup\) = 120 + 12
= 132cm2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36647)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Geometry and Trigonometry
Which of these angles can be constructed using ruler and a pair of compasses only?
A
115o
B
125o
C
135o
D
145o
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 #36652)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The perimeter of a sector of a circle of radius 4cm is (\(\pi + 8\))cm. Calculate the anle of the sector
A
45o
B
60o
C
75o
D
90o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Perimeter of sector = 2r + \(\frac{\theta}{360^o} \times 2\pi r\)
\(\pi + 8 = 2 \times 4 + \frac{\theta}{3360^o} \times 2 \pi \times 4\)
\(\pi + 8 + \frac{\theta}{360^o} \times 8 \pi\)
P + 8 - 8 = \(\frac{\theta \pi}{456o}\)
\(\pi = \frac{\theta \pi}{45^o}\)
\(\theta \pi = 45^o\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36653)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The height of a cylinder is equal to its radius. If the volume is 0.216 \(\pi\) m\(^3\). Calculate the radius.
A
0.46m
B
0.60m
C
0.87m
D
1.80m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
volume of cylinder = \(\pi r^2\)h
0.216\(\pi\) m\(^3\) = \(\pi \times r^2 \times h\)
Since r = h,
0.216 = r\(^3\)
r\(^3\) = 0.216
r = \(\sqrt[3]{0.216}\)
= 0.6
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36665)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Geometry and Trigonometry
The perpendicular bisectors of the sides of an acute-angled triangle are drawn. Which of these statements is correct? They intersect
A
on one of the vertices
B
at a midpoint of a side
C
inside the triangle
D
outside the triangle
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 #36686)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A rectangular garden measures 18.6m by 12.5m. Calculate, correct to three significant figures, the area of the garden
A
230m2
B
231m2
C
232m2
D
233m2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
A = L x B
= (18.6 x 12.5)m2
= 232.5m2
= 233m2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36687)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
a boy looks through a window of a building and sees a mango fruit on the ground 50m away from the foot of the building. If the window is 9m from the ground, calculate, correct to the nearest degree, the angle of depression of the mango from the window
A
9o
B
10o
C
11o
D
12o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
tan \(\theta\) = \(\frac{9}{50}\) = 0.18
\(\theta = tan^{-1} 0.18\)
\(\theta\) = 10.20
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36692)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
The diagram shows a cyclic quadrilateral PQRS with its diagonals intersecting at K. Which of the following triangles is similar to triangle QKR?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
\(\bigtriangleup\) PQK
B
\(\bigtriangleup\) PKS
C
\(\bigtriangleup\) SKR
D
\(\bigtriangleup\) PSR
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
It is angle PKS, angles in the same segment. Therefore, PKS is congruent with QKR
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36698)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, PO and OR are radii, |PQ| = |QR| and reflex o. Calculate the value x
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
60o
B
55o
C
50o
D
45o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
o
Also o
( o
x + R = 360 - 240 = 120; Since x = R
x + x = 120
2x = 120
Since x = R
x + x = 120
2x = 120
x = \(\frac{120}{2}\)
= 60o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36699)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
Find the size of the angle marked x in the diagram.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
108o
B
112o
C
128o
D
142o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x + 52o = 90
x = 90 - 52
x = 38o
k = opposite angle Z
k = 38o
y + k = 90o
y + 38o = 90o
y = 90o - 38o
y = 52o
y = x = 180o(sum of angles on straight line)
52 + x = 180o
x = 180 - 52
x = 128
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36702)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, STUV is a straight line. o and o. Calculate < TYW
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
150o
B
140o
C
130o
D
120o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
o = 180o (o - 110o = 70o
In \(\bigtriangleup\) XTU, o
i.e. o = 180
o = 70o
Also o = 180
o
in \(\bigtriangleup\) SYT + o(Sum of interior o - 60
2(o
TYW = \(\frac{300}{2}\) = 150o
< SYT
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36716)