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WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Number and Numeration
Solution
(a) Given that sin y = \(\frac{8}{17}\) find the value of \(\frac{tan y}{1 + 2 tan y}\)
(b) An amount of N300,000.00 was shared among Otobo, Ada and Adeola. Otobo received N60,000.00, Ada received \(\frac{5}{10}\) of the remainder, while the rest went to Adeola. In what ratio was the money shared?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x\(^2\) = 172\(^2\) - 8\(^2\)
x\(^2\) = 289 - 64
x\(^2\) = 225
x = \(\sqrt{225}\)
x = 15
tan y \(\frac{8}{15}\)
1 + 2 tan y = 1 + 2(\(\frac{8}{15}\))
= \(\frac{1}{1} + \frac{6}{15}\)
= \(\frac{15 + 16}{15} = \frac{31}{15}\)
\(\frac{\tan y}{1 + 2 \tan y}\)
= \(\frac{8}{15} \div \frac{31}{15}\)
= \(\frac{8}{15} \times \frac{15}{31} = \frac{8}{31}\)
(b) Otobo shares = N60,000
Remainder = N300,000 - N60,000
= N240,000
Ada's share = \(\frac{5}{12}\) x N240,0000
= N100,000
Adeola's share =;
= 300,000 - N160,000 = N140,000
Ratio of the money is
Otobo : Ada : Adeola
60,000 : 100,000 : 140,000
60 : 100 : 140
6 : 10 : 14
3 : 5 : 7
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58167)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
In the diagram, \(\overline{RT}\) and \(\overline{RT}\) are tangent to the circle with centre O. < TUS = 68 ^\circ, < SRT = x, and < UTO = y. Find the value of x.
(b) Two tanks A and B am filled to capacity with diesel. Tank A holds 600 litres of diesel more than tank B. If 100 litres of diesel was pumped out of each tank, tank A would then contain 3 times as much diesel as tank B. Find the capacity of each tank.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
T\(O\)S = 68\(^o\) x 2
= 136\(^o\)
(Angle at centre is twice angle at circumference)
T\(R\) = 180\(^o\) - (90 + 68\(^o\))
= 180\(^o\) - 158\(^o\)
= 22\(^o\)
x = 2 x T\(R\)O = 2 x 22\(^o\) = 44\(^o\)
(b) Let the capacity of Tank B = x litres
Capacity of Tank A = x + 600 litres
If 100 litres is pumoed out of each tank then,
(x + 600) - 100 = 3(x - 100)
x + 500 = 3x - 300
500 + 300 = 3x - x
\(\frac{800}{2} = \frac{2x}{x}\)
x = 400 litres
Capacity of Tank A = 400 + 600
= 1,000 litres
Capacity of Tank B = 400 litres
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58175)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, PS and RS are tangents to the circle centre O. ∠PSR = 70°, ∠POR = m, and ∠PSR =n. Find ( m + n ).
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
110\(^o\)
B
135\(^o\)
C
165\(^o\)
D
225\(^o\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In the diagram,
Thus, m = 2 x 55\(^o\) (is a bisector of obtuse
m = 110\(^o\)
n = \(\frac{1}{2}\) x 110\(^o\) (angle at centre = 2 x angle at circum)
n = 55\(^o\)
m + n = 110 + 55 = 165\(^o\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #49510)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A man's initial salary is N540.00 a month and increases after each period of six months by N36.00. Find his salary in the eight month of the third year.
A
N828.00
B
N756.00
C
N720.00
D
N684.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Since the salary increases by #36 after every 6 months
: 2 years and 8 months imply an increase of five times only:
36 * 5 → #180
His salary then = initial salary + increment
= 540 + 180
= #720
Answer is C
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #47012)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Number and Numeration
Solution
Simplify; 2\(\frac{1}{4} \times 3\frac{1}{2} \div 4 \frac{3}{8}\)
A
\(\frac{5}{9}\)
B
1\(\frac{1}{5}\)
C
1\(\frac{1}{4}\)
D
1\(\frac{4}{5}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2\(\frac{1}{4} \times 3\frac{1}{2} \div 4 \frac{3}{8}\)
= \(\frac{9}{4} \times \frac{7}{2} \div \frac{35}{8}\)
= \(\frac{9}{4} \times \frac{7}{2} \times \frac{8}{35}\)
= \(\frac{9}{5}\)
= 1 \(\frac{4}{5}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #49047)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Calculus
Solution
Integrate the expression 6x\(^2\) - 2x + 1
A
3x\(^3\) - 2x\(^2\) + x + c
B
2x\(^3\) - x\(^2\) + x + c
C
2x\(^3\) – 3x\(^2\) + c
D
x\(^3\) + x\(^2\) – x + c
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
6x\(^2\) - 2x + 1
\(\frac{6x^{2+1}}{2+1} - \frac{2x^{1+1}}{1+1}+ 1x = \frac{6x^3}{3} - \frac{2x^2}{2} + x\)
\(2x^3 - x^2 + x + c\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #47561)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Number and Numeration
Solution
In a class of 40 students, 32 offer Mathematics, 24 offer Physics and 4 offer neither Mathematics nor Physics. How many offer both Mathematics and Physics?
A
4
B
8
C
16
D
20
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the number of people that offer both Mathematics and Physics = y
Then, \((32 - y) + y + (24 - y) + 4 = 40\)
\(60 - y = 40 \implies y = 20\)
\(\therefore\) 20 students offer both Mathematics and Physics.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46974)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Number and Numeration
Solution
Find the values of x for which
\(\frac {x+2}{4}\) - \(\frac{2x - 3}{3}\) < 4
A
x < 8
B
x > -6
C
x < 4
D
x > -3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac {x+2}{4}\) - \(\frac{2x - 3}{3} < 4\)
\(\frac{3(x + 2) - 4(2x - 3)}{12} < 4\)
\(3x + 6 - 8x + 12 < 48 \)
\(18 - 5x < 48 \implies -5x < 30\)
\(\therefore x > -6\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46975)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
The pie chart shows the monthly expenditure of a public servant. The monthly expenditure on housing is twice that of school fees. How much does the worker spend on housing if his monthly income is N7200?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
1000
B
2000
C
3000
D
4000
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the angle for school fees = x^\circ
Then Housing = 2x^\circ
120^\circ + 90^\circ + x^\circ + 2x^\circ = 360^\circ
3x^\circ = 150^\circ \(\implies\) x^\circ = 50^\circ.
Amount spent on housing = \(\frac{100}{360} \times 7200\)
= N2000.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46978)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Number and Numeration
Solution
A trader realises 10x - x\(^2\) Naira profit from the sale of x bags of corn. How many bags will give him the maximum profit?
A
7
B
6
C
5
D
4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Profit (P) = 10\(_x\) − \(_x\)2
Maximum profit can be achieved when the differential of profit with respect to number of bags(x) is 0
i.e. \(\frac{dp}{dx}\) = 0
\(\frac{dp}{dx}\) = 10 - 2x = 0
10 = 2x
Then x = \(\frac{10}{2}\) = 5
Answer is C
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46980)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Number and Numeration
Solution
If y = 23\(_{five}\) + 101\(_{three}\) , find y, leaving your answer in base two
A
1110
B
10111
C
11101
D
111100
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
y = 23\(_{five}\) + 101\(_{three}\)
23\(_{five}\) = \(2 \times 5^1 + 3 \times 5^0\)
= 13\(_{ten}\)
101\(_{three}\) = \(1 \times 3^2 + 0 \times 3^1 + 1 \times 3^0\)
= 10\(_{ten}\)
y\(_{ten}\) = 13\(_{ten}\) + 10\(_{ten}\)
= 23\(_{ten}\)
= 10111\(_{two}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46982)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
Find the value of x in the diagram
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
10°
B
28°
C
36°
D
40°
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The diagram shows angles at a point, the total angle at a point is 360
x - 10 + 4x - 50 + 2x + 3x + 20 = 360
10x - 40 = 360
10x = 360 + 40
10x = 400
x = \(\frac{400}{10}\)
x = 40
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46983)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Algebra
Solution
Solve for t in the equation \(\frac{3}{4}\)t + \(\frac{1}{3}\)(21 - t) = 11
A
\(\frac{9}{13}\)
B
\(\frac{7}{13}\)
C
5
D
9\(\frac{3}{5}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{3}{4}\) t + \(\frac{1}{3}\) (21 - t) = 11
Multiply through by the LCM of 4 and 3 which is 12
12 x(\(\frac{3}{4}\) t) + 12 x (\(\frac{1}{3}\) (21 - t)) = (11 x 12)
9t + 4(21 - t) = 132
9t + 84 - 4t = 132
5t + 84 = 132
5t = 132 - 84 = 48
t = \(\frac{48}{5}\)
t = 9 \(\frac{3}{5}\)
Answer is D
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46984)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Number and Numeration
Solution
A school girl spends \(\frac{1}{4}\) of her pocket money on books and \(\frac{1}{3}\) on dress. What fraction remains?
A
\(\frac{5}{6}\)
B
\(\frac{7}{12}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{12}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{6}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
let the girls' initial pocket money be whole(1)
\(\frac{1}{4}\) of 1 = books, \(\frac{1}{3}\) of 1 = dress
fraction of her money left = 1 - \(\frac{1}{4}\) - \(\frac{1}{3}\)
= \(\frac{5}{12}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46985)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2018
Number and Numeration
If \(\frac{x}{a + 1}\) + \(\frac{y}{b}\) = 1. Make y the subject of the relation.
A
\(\frac{b(a + 1 - x)}{a + 1}\)
B
\(\frac{a + 1}{b(a - x + 1)}\)
C
\(\frac{a(b - x + 1)}{b + 1}\)
D
\(\frac{b}{a(b - x + 1)}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46987)