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WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Angles of Elevation & Depression
Solution
A boy 1.4 m tall, stood 10m away from a tree of height 12 m. Calculate, correct to the nearest degree, the angle of elevation of the top of the tree from the boy's eyes.
A
70º
B
47º
C
19º
D
8º
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The angle of elevation
= Tan \theta = \(\frac{opp}{adj}\)
Tan \theta = \(\frac{12- 1.4}{10}\)
Tan \theta = \(\frac{10.6}{10}\)
\theta = Tan\(^{-1}\)(1.06)
\theta ≈ 47º
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64834)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2022
Differentiation
Solution
find the limit of y = \(\frac{x^3 + 6x - 7}{x-1}\) as x tends to 1
A
9
B
8
C
0
D
7
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{x^3 + 6x - 7}{x-1}\):
When numerator is differentiated → 3x\(^2\) + 6
When denominator is differentiated → 1
: \(\frac{3x^2 + 6}{1}\)
substitute x for 1
\(\frac{3 * 1^2 + 6}{1}\) = \(\frac{3 + 6}{1}\)
= \(\frac{9}{1}\)
= 9
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64350)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2022
Application of Differentiation
Solution
Given that S = \(3t^{2}\) + 5t - 10 is displacement of a particle in metres, calculate it initial velocity.
A
10m/s
B
2m/s
C
5m/s
D
6m/s
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The initial velocity (v) is obtained by differentiating the displacement (S) with respect to time, which gives:
v = \(\frac{dS}{dt}\) = \(\frac{d}{dt}\)(\(3t^2\) + 5t - 10) = 6t + 5
The initial velocity is the velocity of the particle at time t = 0. Substituting t = 0 into the velocity equation:
v(0) = 6(0) + 5 = 5
Therefore, the initial velocity of the particle is 5 m/s.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64380)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2022
Integration
Solution
Integrate (2x+1)\(^3\)
A
\(\frac{{2x+1}^3}{8}\) + C
B
\(\frac{{2x+1}^4}{8}\) + C
C
\(\frac{{2x+1}^4}{4}\) + C
D
\(\frac{{2x+1}^2}{6}\) + C
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Recall chain rule:
u = 2x +1; du = 2dx → dx = \(\frac{du}{2}\)
u\(^3\) = ∫ u\(^3\) \(\frac{du}{2}\) → \(\frac{1}{2}\) ∫ u\(^3\)
= \(\frac{1*u^4}{2*4}\)
= \(\frac{u^4}{8}\) → \(\frac{{2x+1}^4}{8}\) + C
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64272)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2022
Statistics
Solution
If the mean of 2, 5, (x+1), (x+2), 7 and 9 is 6. Find the median
A
5.5
B
5
C
6.5
D
6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Firstly; solving for x
6 = \(\frac{2 + 5 + x+1 + x+2 + 7 + 9}{6}\)
cross multiply to have:
6 * 6 = 2 + 5 + x+1 + x+2 + 7 + 9
36 = 2x + 26
36 - 26 = 2x
10 = 2x
x = 5
Median = \(\frac{7+6}{2}\)
→ 6.5
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64161)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2022
Measures of Location (Mean, Median, Mode)
Solution
Calculate the median of 14, 17, 10, 13, 18 and 10.
A
12.5
B
13.5
C
13.2
D
14.5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
When rearranged: 10, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18
median = \(\frac{13+14}{2}\)
= \(\frac{27}{2}\) or 13.5
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64354)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2022
Measures of Location (Mean, Median, Mode)
Solution
Find x if the mean of 2x, 4x, 2x - 13 and 6x is 4.
A
1.5
B
2.0
C
1.0
D
0.5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
mean (4) = \(\frac{2x + 4x + 2x - 13 + 6x}{4}\)
16 = 14x - 13
16 + 13 = 14x
x = 29/14 or 2.07
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64394)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Measures of Location (Mean, Median, Mode)
Solution
The mean of a set of 10 numbers is 56. If the mean of the first nine numbers is 55, find the 10th number.
A
75
B
65
C
55
D
45
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
10th number must be over 56 (as it increases the average)
55 x 9 = 495 = sum of first 9 numbers
56 x 10 = 560 = sum of all 10 numbers
560 - 495 = 65 = 10th number
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64844)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Measures of Location (Mean, Median, Mode)
Solution
The age (years) of some members in a singing group are: 12, 47, 49, 15, 43, 41, 13, 39, 43, 41 and 36.
Find the lower quartile
A
12
B
13
C
15
D
20
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Rearranged: 12,13,15, 36, 39, 41, 41, 43, 43, 47 and 49
Lower quartile or First quartile = \(\frac{total number of items}{4}\)
If odd: items numbers + 1 → \(\frac{11 items + 1}{4}\)
= \(\frac{12}{4}\)
Lower quartile = 3rd iems →15
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64857)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Measures of Location (Mean, Median, Mode)
Solution
The age (years) of some members in a singing group are: 12, 47, 49, 15, 43, 41, 13, 39, 43, 41 and 36.
Find the mean
A
33.35
B
35.54
C
34.45
D
36.44
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{12 + 47 + 49 + 15 + 43 + 41 + 13 + 39 + 43 + 41 + 36}{11}\)
= \(\frac{379}{11}\)
= 34.45
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64858)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2022
Permutation and Combination
Solution
In how many ways can the letter of ZOOLOGY be arranged?
A
720
B
360
C
840
D
120
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Zoology has 7 letters in total, with O repeated thrice
\(\frac{7!}{3!}\) → \(\frac{7*6*5*4*3*2*1}{3*2*1}\)
= 840ways
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64271)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2022
Permutation and Combination
Solution
Evaluate \(^{n^2 + 1}\)C\(_{n+5}\) if n = 3
A
55
B
45
C
35
D
25
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(^{3^2 + 1}\)C\(_{3+5}\)
\(^{9 + 1}\)C\(_{3+5}\)
\(^{10}\)\(C_8\) = \(\frac{10!}{8! 2!}\)
\(\frac{10 * 9 * 8!}{8! 2!}\) = \(\frac{10 * 9}{2}\)
= 45
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64373)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2022
Probability
Solution
If a fair coin is tossed twice, what is the probability of obtaining at least one head?
A
0.25
B
0.75
C
0.5
D
0.33
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
OR
When a coin is tossed twice, the sample space is given by S ={HH HT TH TT} and the event of obtaining at least a head is provided by A ={HH HT TH}.
Therefore the probability of getting at least a head is given by:
P = n(A) \div n(S)
P = 3 \div 4
P = 0.75
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64156)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Probability
Solution
Mrs Gabriel is pregnant. The probability that she will give birth to a girl is 1/2 and with blue eyes is 1/4. What is the probability that she will give birth to a girl with blue eyes?
A
1
B
\(\frac{3}{4}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{8}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Girl = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Blue eyes = \(\frac{1}{4}\)
probability that she will give birth to a girl with blue eyes: \(\frac{1}{2}\) x \(\frac{1}{4}\)
= \(\frac{1}{8}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64842)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2022
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Find the length of a chord 3cm from the centre of a circle of radius 5cm
A
8cm
B
5.6cm
C
7cm
D
6.5cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Using pythagoras formula:
Hyp\(^2\) = adj\(^2\) + opp\(^2\)
5\(^2\) = opp\(^2\) + 3\(^2\)
5\(^2\) - 3\(^2\) = adj\(^2\)
4 = adj
length of the chord = 2 * 4 = 8cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #64218)