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WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
How many times, correct to the nearest whole number, will a man run round circular track of diameter 100m to cover a distance of 1000m?
A
3
B
4
C
5
D
6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No. of times = \(\frac{\text{Total distance}}{\text{Circumference of circle}}\)
= \(\frac{\text{Total distance}}{\pi d}\)
= \(\frac{1000m}{\frac{22}{7} \times 100m}\)
= \(\frac{1000 \times 7}{2200} = 3.187\)
= 3(approx.) nearest whole no.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36561)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
In an athletic composition, the probability that an athlete wins a 100m race is \(\frac{1}{8}\) and the probability that he wins in high jump is \(\frac{1}{4}\). What is the probability that he wins only one of the events?
A
\(\frac{3}{32}\)
B
\(\frac{7}{3}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{3}\)
D
\(\frac{5}{16}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Pr. (winning 100m race) = \(\frac{1}{8}\)
Pr. (losing 100m race) = 1 - \(\frac{1}{8}\) = \(\frac{7}{8}\)
Pr. (winning high jump) = \(\frac{1}{4}\)
Pr. (losing high jump ) = 1 - \(\frac{1}{4}\) = \(\frac{3}{4}\)
Pr. (winning only one) = Pr. (Winning 100m race and losing high jump) or Pr.(Losing 100m race and winning high jump)
= (\(\frac{1}{8} \times \frac{3}{4}\)) + (\(\frac{7}{8} \times \frac{1}{4}\))
= \(\frac{3}{32} + \frac{7}{32}\)
= \(\frac{10}{32}\)
= \(\frac{5}{16}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36595)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, o, o and o. Calculate the obtuse angle QRS.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
90o
B
100o
C
121o
D
60o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Joining SQ. In \(\bigtriangleup\) SPQ,
(22o + a) + 55o + (41o + b) = 180o
121o + a + b = 180o
a + b = 180 - 121
a + b = 59o.....(1)
In \(\bigtriangleup\) SRPQ; R + a + b = 180o
R + 59o = 180o
(in (1), a + b = 59o)
R = 180 - 59
R = 121o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36598)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
What is the value of m in the diagram?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
20o
B
30o
C
40o
D
50o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
4m - 15o = m + 75o
(Vertically opposite angles are equal)
4m - m = 75 + 15
3m = 90
m = \(\frac{90}{3}\)
m = 30o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36601)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, the tangent MN makes an angle of 55o with the chord PS. IF O is the centre of the circle, find < RPS
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
55o
B
45o
C
35o
D
25o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Join SR
o(Angle in a semicircle)
o (Angle between a chord and a tangent = Angle in the alternate segment)
o
90v + 55o + o
o - 145o
= 35o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36606)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle, < SQR = 60o, < SPR = y and < SOR = 3x. Find the value of (x + y)
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
110o
B
100o
C
80o
D
70o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
3x = 2 x 60 = 2y (Angle at centre = 2 x angle at circumference)
3x = 2 x 60
x = \(\frac{2 \times 60}{3}\) = 40o
2 x 60 = 2y
y = 60o
x + y = 40 + 60
= 100o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36607)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, GI is a tangent to the circle at H. If EF//GI, calculate the size of < EHF
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
126o
B
72o
C
64cmo
D
32cmo
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
F = 54o (Alternate triangle angles)
o(Angle between a chord and a tangent = angles in the alternate segment)
Now, o(Angles on a straight line)
54o + o = 180o
o - 108o
= 72o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36610)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
The diagram is a net right rectangular pyramid. Calculate the total surface area
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
208cm2
B
112cm2
C
92cm2
D
76cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total surface area = sum of the area of the \(\bigtriangleup\) S + Area of the rectangle
= 2 x Area of \(\bigtriangleup\) PTQ + 2 x Area of \(\bigtriangleup\) QUR + Area of rectangle PQRS
2 x \(\frac{1}{2}\)(8 x 4) + 2 x \(\frac{1}{2}\)(5 x 4) + 8 x 5
= 32 + 20 + 40
= 92cm2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36619)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
The diagram shows a rectangular cardboard from which a semi-circle is cut off. Calculate the area of the remaining part
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
44cm2
B
99cm2
C
154cm2
D
165cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of remaining = Area of the rectangle - Area of the semi-circle
22 x 8 - \(\frac{1}{2}\)x \pir\(^2\)
Here r = \(\frac{14}{2}\)cm = 7cm
Area of remaining = 176 - \(\frac{1}{2}\) x \(\frac{22}{7}\) x 7 x 7
= 176 - 77
= 99cm\(^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36620)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, 0 is the centre of the circle. Find the value x
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
34
B
29
C
17
D
14
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
POQ in a straight line
Hence, o
56o + o
o - 56o
= 124o
Now, in \(\bigtriangleup\) QOR OR = OQ = Radius
o
4x + 124 = 180
4x = 180 - 124
4x = 56
x = \(\frac{56}{4}\)
x = 14o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36621)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, < WOX = 60o, < YOE = 50o and < OXY = 30o. What is the bearing of x from y?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
300o
B
240o
C
190o
D
150o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The bearing of x from y = 270o + \(\theta\)
where \(\theta\) + 50o = y
in \(\bigtriangleup\) OXY
O + X + Y = 180o
Where O = 40o + 30o = 70o
70o + 30o + y = 180o
y + 100o = 180o
y = 180o - 100o = 30o
\(\theta\) + 50o = 80o
80o - 50o = 30o
The bearing of x from y = 270o + 30o = 300o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36623)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
(a)
In the diagram, < PQR = 125^\circ, < QRS = r, < RST = 80^\circ and < STU = 44^\circ. Calculate the value of r.
(b) In the diagram TS is a tangent to the circle at A. AB // CE, < AEC = 5x^\circ, < ADB = 60^\circ and < TAE = x. Find the value of x.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\therefore r = 36^\circ + 55^\circ = 91^\circ\)
(b)
\(< BAS = 60^\circ\) (angles in alternate segments)
\(< BAE = 180^\circ - 5x^\circ\) (adjacent angles on a transversal)
\(\therefore < BAS + < BAE + < EAT = 180^\circ\)
\(\therefore 60^\circ + 180^\circ - 5x + x = 180^\circ\)
\(\implies 240^\circ - 180^\circ = 4x\)
\(60^\circ = 4x \implies x = \frac{60}{4} = 15^\circ\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52803)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Two fair die are thrown. M is the event described by "The sum of the scores is 10" and N is the event described by "The difference between the scores is 3".
(a) Write out the elements of M and N.
(b) Find the probability of M or N.
(c) Are M and N mutually exclusive? Give reasons.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) M = {(4, 6), (5, 5), (6,4)}
N = {(1, 4), (2, 5), (3, 6), (4, 1), (5, 2), (6, 3)}
(b) Pr(M or N) = Pr(M) + Pr(N)
Total sample = 36.
\(Pr(M) = \frac{3}{36} = \frac{1}{12}\)
\(Pr(N) = \frac{6}{36} = \frac{1}{6}\)
\(Pr(\text{M or N}) = \frac{1}{12} + \frac{1}{6}\)
= \(\frac{2 + 1}{12}\)
= \(\frac{3}{12} = \frac{1}{4}\)
(c) Yes, they are mutually exclusive since \(M \cap N = \emptyset\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52814)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
(a) The scale of a map is 1 : 20,000. Calculate the area, in square centimetres, on the map of a forest reserve which covers 85\(km^{2}\).
(b) A rectangular playing field is 18m wide. It is surrounded by a path 6m wide such that its area is equal to the perimeter of the path. Calculate the length of the field.
(c) The diagram shows a circle centre O. If < POQ = x^\circ, the diameter of the circle is 7 cm and the area of the shaded portion is 27.5\(cm^{2}\). Find, correct to the nearest degree, the value of x. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) 1km = 100,000 cm.
Area = \(\frac{85 \times 100,000 \times 100,000}{20,000 \times 20,000}\)
= \(85 \times 5 \times 5\)
= \(2125 cm^{2}\)
(b)
Perimeter of path = \(2(length + width)\)
= \(2(30 + (12 + a)) = 2(42 + a)\)
= \(84 + 2a\)
Area of field = \(length \times width\)
= \(18 \times a\)
= 18a
\(\therefore 18a = 84 + 2a\)
\(18a - 2a = 84 \implies 16a = 84\)
\(a = \frac{84}{16}\)
= \(5.25 cm\)
(c) Area of major sector = \(\frac{360 - x}{360} \times \pi r^{2}\)
\(27.5 = \frac{360 - x}{360} \times \frac{22}{7} \times \frac{7}{2} \times \frac{7}{2}\)
\(27.5 = \frac{360 - x}{360} \times \frac{77}{2}\)
\(360 - x = \frac{27.5 \times 360 \times 2}{77}\)
\(360 - x = 257.14\)
\(x = 360^\circ - 257.14^\circ = 102.86^\circ\)
\(x \approxeq 103^\circ\) (to the nearest degree).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52817)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Using ruler and a pair of compasses only,
(a) construct (i) a quadrilateral PQRS with /PS/ = 6 cm, < RSP = 9 cm, /QR/ = 8.4 cm and /PQ/ = 5.4 cm; (ii) the bisectors of < RSP and < SPQ to meet at X ; (iii) the perpendicular XT to meet PS at T.
(b) Measure /XT/.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
(b) /XT/ = 3.4 cm.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52828)