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WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
In\( ∆ PQR, P\hat{Q}P = 84^°, |Q\hat{P}R |= 43^°\) and |PQ| = 5cm. Find /QR/ in cm, correct to 1 decimal place.
A
3.4
B
4.3
C
5.9
D
6.2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Using the sine rule
\(\frac{|QR|}{sinP}=\frac{|PQ|}{sinR}\\
\frac{x}{sin43^o}=\frac{5}{sin53^o}\\
x = \frac{5\times sin43^o}{sin53^o}\\
=\frac{5\times 0.6820}{0.7986}\\
=4.3\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26587)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A ladder, 6m long, leans against a vertical wall at an angle 53o to the horizontal. How high up the wall does the ladder reach?
A
3.611m
B
4.521m
C
4.792m
D
7.962m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sin 53 = \(\frac {h}{6} \)
h = 6 sin 53 = 6 x 0.7986
= 4.792m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26589)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
What is the size of angle x in the diagram
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
15o
B
30o
C
45o
D
60o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(Sin\theta^{\circ} = \frac{opp}{hyp}\\
Sin X^{\circ}=\frac{5}{10}=0.5000\\SinX^{\circ}\\
X^{\circ} = sin^{-1}0.5000\\
X^{\circ}=30^{\circ}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26590)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The four interior angles of a quadrilateral are (x + 20) o, (x+ 10) o (2x - 45) o and (x - 25) o. Find the value of x
A
60
B
80
C
100
D
360
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sum of interior angles in a quadrilateral is 360
(x + 20)o + (x+ 10)o + (2x - 45)o + (x - 25)o = 360o
5xo - 40o = 360o
x = 400/5 = 80o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26591)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
Calculate the value of y in the diagram
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
17
B
34
C
44
D
45
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sum of interior angle of the diagram equals 360o
180o - 5yo + 136o + 180o + 180o - 3yo = 360o
-8yo + 136o = 0
-8yo = -136; y = 17
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26592)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, \(P\hat{Q}S = 65^o, R\hat{P}S = 40^o\hspace{1mm}and\hspace{1mm}Q\hat{S}R=20^o\hspace{1mm} Find P\hat{S}Q\)
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
85o
B
60o
C
55o
D
45o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
< QPS = < PRS = 65^\circ (angles in the same segment)
< PSR + 40^\circ + 65^\circ = 180^\circ
< PSR + 105^\circ = 180^\circ
< PSR = 75^\circ
< PSR = < PSQ + < QSR
75^\circ = < PSQ + 20^\circ \(\implies\) < PSQ = 75^\circ - 20^\circ = 55^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26595)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Given that p varies as the square of q and q varies inversely as the square root of r. How does p vary with r?
A
p varies as the square of r
B
p varies as the square root of r
C
p varies inversely as the square of r
D
p varies inversely as r
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(p \propto q^2\)
\(q\propto\frac{1}{\sqrt{r}\)
\(p = kq^2\)
\(q = \frac{c}{\sqrt{r}}\)
where c and k are constants.
\(q^2 = \frac{c^2}{r}\)
\(p = \frac{kc^2}{r}\)
If k and c are constants, then kc\(^2\) is also a constant, say z.
\(p = \frac{z}{r}\)
p varies inversely as r.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26605)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The probabilities of a boy passing English and Mathematics test are x and y respectively. Find the probability of the boy failing both tests
A
1-(x-y)+xy
B
1-(x+y)-xy
C
1-(x+y)+xy
D
1 - (x - y) + x
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Prob (passing English) = x
Prob (passing Maths) = Y
Prob (failing English) = 1 - x
Prob (failing Maths) = 1 - y
Prob (failing both test) = Prob(failing English) and Prob(failing Maths) = (1 - x)(1 - y)
=1 - y - x + xy
=1 - (y + x) + xy
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26606)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
The locus of points equidistant from two intersecting straight lines PQ and PR is
A
a circle centre P radius Q.
B
a circle centre P radius PR
C
the point of intersection of the perpendicular bisectors of PQ and PR
D
the bisector of angle QPR
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 #26607)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
In constructing an angle, Olu draws line OX. With centre O and a convenient radius, he draws an arc intersecting OX at P. With centre P and the same radius, he draws an arc intersecting the first arc at Q and finally joins OQ. What is the size of angle POQ so constructed?
A
90o
B
75o
C
60o
D
45o
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 #26611)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram /PS/ = 9 cm, /OR/ = 5cm, \(P\hat{S}R = 63^o\) and \(S\hat{P}Q = P\hat{Q}R = 90^o\). Find, correct to the nearest whole number, the area of the trapezium,
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
55cm2
B
25cm2
C
22cm2
D
13cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Considering the triangle in the diagram
\(tan\theta = \frac{opp}{hyp}\)
tan 63\(^{\circ} = \frac{h}{4}\)
h = 4 tan 63\(^{\circ}\)
Area of trapezium = \(\frac{1}{2}h(a+b)\)
\(\frac{1}{2} \times 4 tan 63^{\circ}[5+9]\right)\)
= 28\(\times 1.963 = 54.96 = 55cm^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26612)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A man made a loss of 15% by selling an article for N595. Find the cost price of the article
A
N600.00
B
N684.25
C
N700.00
D
N892.50
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
15% loss = N595
\(\implies\) (100 - 15)% of CP = N595
85% of CP = N595
CP = \(\frac{595 \times 100}{85}\)
= N700.00
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26614)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The bearing of P from Q is x, where 270o < x < 360o. Find the bearing of Q from P
A
(x - 90)o
B
(x-270)o
C
(x - 135)o
D
(x - 180)o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Bearing of Q and P
\(180^{\circ} – (360^{\circ}-x)\)
180\(^{\circ}-360^{\circ}\)+x
-180\(^{\circ}\) + x
x - 180\(^{\circ}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26615)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
Which of the following is the graph of Sin\(\theta\) for -\(\frac{\pi}{2}\) \(\leq\) 0 \(\leq\) \(\frac{3\pi}{2}\)?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The graph should start at its lowest point(-1) at -\(\frac{\pi}{2}\), rise to cross the origin (0, 0), and continue upward to reach its peak (1) at \(\frac{\pi}{2}\). It then turns downward, crossing the x- axis(0) at \(\pi\) and ends back at its lowest point (-1) at \(\frac{3\pi}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33108)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Without using Mathematical tables or a calculator, simplify :
(a) \(\sqrt{50} - 3\sqrt{2}(2\sqrt{2} - 5) - 5\sqrt{32}\)
(b) \(\frac{1}{2} \log_{10} \frac{25}{4} - 2 \log_{10} \frac{4}{5} + \log_{10} \frac{320}{125}\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\sqrt{50} - 3\sqrt{2}(2\sqrt{2} - 5) - 5\sqrt{32}\)
\(\sqrt{25 \times 2} - (3 \times 2)\sqrt{2 \times 2} + (3 \times 5)\sqrt{2} - 5\sqrt{16 \times 2}\)
= \(5\sqrt{2} - 6(2) + 15\sqrt{2} - 5(4\sqrt{2})\)
= \(5\sqrt{2} - 12 + 15\sqrt{2} - 20\sqrt{2}\)
= \((5 + 15 - 20)\sqrt{2} - 12\)
= -12.
(b) \(\frac{1}{2} \log_{10} (\frac{25}{4}) - 2 \log_{10} (\frac{4}{5}) + \log_{10} (\frac{320}{125})\)
= \(\log_{10} (\frac{25}{4})^{\frac{1}{2}} - \log_{10} (\frac{4}{5})^{2} + \log_{10} (\frac{320}{125})\)
= \(\log_{10} (\frac{5}{2}) - \log_{10} (\frac{16}{25}) + \log_{10} (\frac{320}{125})\)
= \(\log_{10} (\frac{\frac{5}{2} \times \frac{320}{125}}{\frac{16}{25}}\)
= \(\log_{10} (\frac{\frac{160}{25}}{\frac{16}{25}}\)
= \(\log_{10} 10 = 1\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53263)