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WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
In the diagram, PQRS is a circle with centre O and radius 7cm. SQ and PR intersect at K and < SKR = 90^\circ. If the length of the arc SR is four times that of arc PQ, find the length of the arc SR. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let < POQ = \(\theta\)
\(\implies\) SR = \(4\theta\).
\(< PSQ = \frac{\theta}{2} ; < SPR = 2\theta\)
In \(\Delta PSK\),
\(2\theta + \frac{\theta}{2} = 90^\circ\)
\(\frac{5\theta}{2} = 90^\circ \implies 5\theta = 180^\circ\)
\(\theta = \frac{180^\circ}{5} = 36^\circ\)
\(\therefore < SOR = 4\theta = 4 \times 36^\circ = 144^\circ\)
Length of arc = \(\frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times 2\pi r\)
\(\frac{144}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \)
= \(17.6 cm\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53267)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
(a) Simplify : \(\frac{\frac{1}{3}c^{2} - \frac{2}{3}cd}{\frac{1}{2}d^{2} - \frac{1}{4}cd}\)
(b)
In the diagram, YPF is a straight line. < XPY = 44^\circ, < MPF = 46^\circ, < XYP = < MFP = 90^\circ, /XY/ = 7cm and /MP/ = 9 cm.
(i) Calculate, correct to 3 significant figures, /XM/ and /YF/ ; (ii) Find < XMP.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\frac{\frac{1}{3}c^{2} - \frac{2}{3}cd}{\frac{1}{2}d^{2} - \frac{1}{4}cd}\)
= \(\frac{\frac{1}{3}c(c - 2d)}{\frac{1}{4}d(2d - c)}\)
= \(\frac{\frac{1}{3}c (c - 2d)}{-\frac{1}{4}d (c - 2d)}\)
= \(-\frac{4c}{3d}\)
(b)(i) In \(\Delta XYP\),
\(\frac{7}{XP} = \sin 44^\circ\)
\(XP = \frac{7}{\sin 44}\)
= \(10.08 cm\)
< XPM + 44^\circ + 46^\circ = 180^\circ
< XPM = 90^\circ.
In \(\Delta XPM\),
\(XM^{2} = XP^{2} + PM^{2}\)
\(XM^{2} = (10.08)^{2} + 9^{2}\)
= \(101.6064 + 81 = 182.6064\)
\(XM = \sqrt{182.6064}\)
= \(15.513 cm \approxeq 13.5 cm\)
In \(\Delta XYP\),
\(\frac{7}{YP} = \tan 44\)
\(YP = \frac{7}{\tan 44}\)
\(YP = 7.249 cm \approxeq 7.2 cm\)
In \(\Delta MPF\),
\(\frac{PF}{9} = \cos 46\)
\(PF = 9 \cos 46 = 6.2519 cm\)
\(YF = YP + PF = 7.249 + 6.2519\)
= \(13.5009 cm \approxeq 13.5 cm\)
(ii)
\(\frac{10.1}{9} = \tan \theta\)
\(\tan \theta = 1.122\)
\(\theta = \tan^{-1} (1.122)\)
= 48.296^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53286)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The marks obtained by 40 students in an examination are as follows :
85 77 87 74 77 78 79 89 95 90 78 73 86 83 91 74 84 81 83 75 77 70 81 69 75 63 76 87 61 78 69 96 65 80 84 80 77 74 88 72.
(a) Copy and complete the table for the distribution using the above data.
Class Boundaries
Tally
Frequency
59.5 - 64.5
64.5 - 69.5
69.5 - 74.5
74.5 - 79.5
79.5 - 84.5
84.5 - 89.5
89.5 - 94.5
94.5 - 99.5
(b) Draw a histogram to represent the distribution.
(c) Using your histogram, estimate the modal mark.
(d) If a student is chosen at random, find the probability that the student obtains a mark greater than 79.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
Class Boundaries
Tally
Frequency
59.5 - 64.5
||
2
64.5 - 69.5
|||
3
69.5 - 74.5
|||| |
6
74.5 - 79.5
|||| |||| |
11
79.5 - 84.5
|||| |||
8
84.5 - 89.5
|||| ||
7
89.5 - 94.5
||
2
94.5 - 99.5
|
1
(b)
An histogram to represent the distribution of 40 students in an examination.
(c) Modal mark : \(\frac{74.5 + 79.5}{2} = \frac{154}{2} = 77\)
(d) Number of students who obtained marks greater than 79 : 8 + 7 + 2 + 1 = 18.
Total number of students = 40
\(\therefore\) P(mark greater than 79) = \(\frac{18}{40} = \frac{9}{20}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53305)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
In the diagram, PQT is a straight line and SQ // RT.
(a) Join QR and show that : (i) < RPS = < QRT ; (ii) < PRS = < QTR.
(b) ABC is a triangle. The sides AB and AC are produced to D and E respectively such that < DBC = 132^\circ and < ECD = 96^\circ. Show that \(\Delta\) ABC is isosceles.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) < QRT = < RQS (alternate angles)
< RPS = < RQS (angles in the same segment)
\(\therefore\) < RPS = < QRT
(ii) < QRT = < PQS (corresponding angles)
< PQS = < PRS (angles in the same segment)
\(\therefore\) < QTR = < PRS.
(b) \(< ABC = \hat{B} = 180^\circ - 132^\circ = 48^\circ\)
\(< ACB = \hat{C} = 180^\circ - 96^\circ = 84^\circ\)
\(< BAC = \hat{A} = 180^\circ - (48^\circ + 84^\circ) = 48^\circ\)
\(< BAC = < ABC = 48^\circ\)
\(\therefore \Delta ABC = isosceles\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53308)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
An aeroplane flies due west for 3 hours from P (lat. 50^\circN, long. 60^\circW) to a point Q at an average speed of 600km/h. The aeroplane then flies due south from Q to a point Y 500km away. Calculate, correct to 3 significant figures,
(a) the longitude of Q ;
(b) the latitude of Y . [Take the radius of the earth = 6400km and \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
\(\frac{r}{R} = \cos 50\)
\(r = 6400 \cos 50 = 4,113.84 km\)
\(\approxeq 4,114km\)
The distance PQ along the parallel of latitude = speed (km/h) \(\times\) time (h)
= 600km/h x 3h
= 1800km
\(\frac{\theta}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times r = 1800\)
\(\theta = \frac{1800 \times 7 \times 360}{44 \times 4113.84}\)
\(\theta = 25.059^\circ \approxeq 25.1^\circ\)
\(\therefore\) The longitude of Q = \(60 + \theta\)
= \(60 + 25.1 = 85.1^\circW\)
(b) The distance (Q) along the meridian
\(\frac{\theta}{360} \times 2\pi R\)
\(500 = \frac{\theta}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 6400\)
\(\theta = \frac{500 \times 360 \times 7}{44 \times 6400}\)
\(\theta = 4.47^\circ\)
\(\therefore \text{The latitude of Y} = 50^\circ - 4.47^\circ = 45.53^\circ\)
\(\approxeq 45.5^\circN\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53311)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Using ruler and a pair of compasses only,
(a) construct a quadrilateral PXYQ such that /PX/ = 9.9 cm, /QX/ = 10.2 cm, < QPZ = 75^\circ, /QY/ = 10.4 cm and PQ // XY.
(b) Construct the (i) locus \(l_{1}\) of points equidistant from X and Y ; (ii) locus \(l_{2}\) of points equidistant from QY and YX.
(c) Locate M, the point of intersection of \(l_{1}\) and \(l_{2}\).
(d) Measure /PM/.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(d) /PM/ = 9.7 cm.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53312)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, O is the centre of the circle, POM is a diameter, and \(\angle\) MNQ = 42º. Calculate \(\angle\) QMP.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
42º
B
48º
C
132º
D
138º
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
POM is a diameter, so arc MP (lower semicircle via Q) = 180^\circ.
∠MNQ = 42^\circ is an inscribed angle subtending arc MQ.
Therefore, arc MQ = 2 \times 42^\circ = 84^\circ
Arc MQ + arc QP = lower semicircle:
arc QP = 180^\circ − 84^\circ = 96^\circ
- ∠QMP is an inscribed angle subtending arc QP.
Therefore, ∠QMP = \(\frac{1}{2}\) \times 96^\circ = 48^\circ.
(Alternatively: in right triangle PQM, ∠PQM = 90^\circ (angle in a semicircle), so the angles at M and P sum to 90^\circ; the arc method directly gives the result.)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76318)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2003
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
If \(\frac{\pi}{2}\) \(\leq\) \(\theta\) \(\leq\) 2\(\pi\), find the maximum value of f(\(\theta\)) = \(\frac{4}{6 + 2cos \theta}\)
A
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
B
4
C
1
D
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To find the maximum of \(f(\theta) = \frac{4}{6 + 2\cos \theta}\) for \(\frac{\pi}{2} \leq \theta \leq 2\pi\), simplify to \(f(\theta) = \frac{2}{3 + \cos \theta}\).
The maximum occurs when \(3 + \cos \theta\) is minimized. In the interval, \(\cos \theta\) ranges from \(-1\) to \(1\), with minimum \(-1\) at \(\theta = \pi\).
Thus, minimum denominator is \(3 - 1 = 2\), so maximum \(f(\theta) = \frac{2}{2} = 1\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76328)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2002
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Without using tables, evaluate \((343)^{\frac{1}{3}} \times (0.14)^{-1} \times (25)^{-\frac{1}{2}}\)
A
10
B
12
C
8
D
7
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\((343)^{\frac{1}{3}} \times (0.14)^{-1} \times (25)^{-\frac{1}{2}}\)
= \(\sqrt[3]{343} \times (\frac{14}{100})^{-1} \times (\sqrt{25})^{-1}\)
= \(7 \times \frac{100}{14} \times \frac{1}{5}\)
= 10.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #2874)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2002
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Find the derivative of \(y = \sin^{2} (5x)\) with respect to x.
A
10 sin 5x cos 5x
B
5 sin5x cos 5x
C
2 sin 5x cos 5x
D
15 sin 5x cos 5x
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(y = \sin^{2} (5x)\)
Let u = sin 5x
\(\frac{\mathrm d u}{\mathrm d x} = 5 \cos 5x\)
\(\therefore y = u^{2}\)
\(\frac{\mathrm d y}{\mathrm d u} = 2u\)
\(\frac{\mathrm d y}{\mathrm d x} = 2u . 5 \cos 5x\)
= \(10u \cos 5x\)
= \(10 \sin 5x \cos 5x\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3335)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2002
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The slope of the tangent to the curve y = 3x\(^2\) - 2x + 5 at the point (1, 6) is
A
4
B
1
C
6
D
5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
y = 3x\(^2\) - 2x + 5
Slope = \(\frac{\mathrm d y}{\mathrm d x} = 6x - 2\)
At x = 1,
Slope : 6(1) - 2 = 4.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3337)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2002
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Evaluate \(\int \sin 3x \mathrm d x\)
A
(2/3) cos 3x + c
B
(1/3) cos 3x + c
C
(-1/3) cos 3x + c
D
(-2/3) cos 3x + c
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\int \sin 3x \mathrm d x = - \frac{\cos 3x}{3} + c\)
= \(-\frac{1}{3} (\cos 3x) + c\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3338)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2002
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A circle with radius 5cm has its radius increasing at the rate of 0.2m/s. What will be the corresponding increase in the area?
A
2π
B
5π
C
π
D
4π
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of the circle (A) = \(\pi r^{2}\)
\(\frac{\mathrm d A}{\mathrm d r} = 2\pi r\)
\(r = 5cm\); \(\frac{\mathrm d r}{\mathrm d t} = 0.2\)
\(\frac{\mathrm d A}{\mathrm d t} = \frac{\mathrm d A}{\mathrm d r} . \frac{\mathrm d r}{\mathrm d t}\)
\(\frac{\mathrm d A}{\mathrm d t} = 2\pi \times 5 \times 0.2 = 2\pi\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3341)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2002
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A chord of a circle subtends an angle of 120^\circ degrees at the centre of a circle of diameter 4\sqrt3 cm. Calculate the area of the major sector.
A
4π cm2
B
32 π cm2
C
16 π cm2
D
8 π cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Diameter = 4\(\sqrt{3}\) cm
radius = 2\(\sqrt{3}\) cm
Area of major sector = \(\frac{\theta}{360} \times \pi r^{2}\)
\(\theta = 360 - 120 = 240^\circ\)
= \(\frac{240}{360} \times \pi \times 12\)
= \(8\pi cm^{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3374)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2002
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
If tan \theta = 4/3, calculate sin\(^2\) \theta - cos\(^2\) \theta.
A
16/25
B
24/25
C
7/25
D
9/25
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\tan \theta = \frac{opposite}{adjacent} = \frac{4}{3}\)
Hyp\(^2\) = 4\(^2\) + 3\(^2\)
Hyp = 5.
\(\sin \theta = \frac{4}{5}; \cos \theta = \frac{3}{5}\)
\(\sin^{2} \theta - \cos^{2} \theta = \frac{16}{25} - \frac{9}{25}\)
= \(\frac{7}{25}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3375)