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UTME / JAMB 2000
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
In how many ways can a delegation of 3 be chosen from among 5 men and 3 women, if at least one man and at least one woman must be included?
A
15
B
28
C
30
D
45
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No of ways of choosing 1 man, 2 women = 5C1 x 3C2
No of ways of choosing 2 men, 1 woman = 5C2 x 3C1
Summing, => (5C1 x 3C2) + (5C2 x 3C1) = 15 + 30 = 45
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1107)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, PQS is a circle with center O. RST is a tangent at S and ∠SOP = 96o. Find ∠PST
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
42o
B
48o
C
60o
D
66o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In the given diagram,
< PQS = \(\frac{1}{2}\) x 96º = 48º (
Therefore, < PST = 48º ( alternate segment).
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26461)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A car moves at an average speed of 30kmh\(^{-1}\), how long does it take to cover 200 meters?
A
2.4 sec
B
24 sec
C
144 sec
D
240 sec
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Speed = 30 kmh\(^{-1}\)
= \(\frac{30 \times 1000}{3600}\)
= \(\frac{25}{3} ms^{-1}\)
Time = \(\frac{Distance}{Speed}\)
= \(\frac{200}{\frac{25}{3}}\)
= \(\frac{200 \times 3}{25}\)
= 24 seconds
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26435)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Which of the following statement is not true about a rectangle? I.Each diagonal cuts the rectangle into two congruent triangles. II. A rectangle has four lines of symmetry III. The diagonals intersect at right angles
A
I and II only
B
III only
C
II only
D
II and III only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The statement that is not true about a rectangle is: II and III only
The diagonals of a rectangle do not intersect at right angles. and does not have four lines of symmetry but two.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26445)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, EFGH is a circle centre O. FH is a diameter and GE is a chord which meets FH at right angle at the point N. If NH = 8cm and EG = 24cm, calculate FH
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
32cm
B
26cm
C
20cm
D
16cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\bigtriangleup\)OEN = \(\bigtriangleup\)OGN
OE = OG = r(radii)
(r - 8)\(^2\) + 12\(^2\) = r\(^2\)
r\(^2\) - 16r + 64 + 144 = r\(^2\)
16r = 64 + 144
16r = 64 + 144 = 208
\(\frac{208}{16}\) = 13cm
FH = 2FO = 2OH = 2R
= 2 x 13cm
= 26cm
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #33092)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The length of the parallel sides of a trapezium are 5cm and 7cm. If its area is 120cm\(^2\), find the perpendicular distance between the parallel sides
A
5.0cm
B
6.9cm
C
10.0cm
D
20.0cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of trapezium = \(\frac{1}{2} (a + b)h\)
\(120 = \frac{1}{2} (5 + 7) \times h\)
\(120 = 6h\)
\(h = 20 cm\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26465)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, |PQ| = |PS| Which of the following statements is true?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
∠QPS = QRS
B
|PO| = |RO|
C
QR||PS
D
∠PQR=∠PSR
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The given figure is a kite.
Here are the properties of a kite:
Two Pairs of Adjacent Sides: A kite has two pairs of adjacent sides that are equal in length.
Diagonals: The diagonals of a kite are perpendicular to each other. One diagonal bisects the other.
Symmetry: A kite has one line of symmetry, which runs along the longer diagonal.
Angles: The angles between the unequal sides are equal. Specifically, the angles opposite the equal sides are also equal.
Therefore, ∠PQR = ∠PSR is correct.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26467)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The area of a circle is 38.5cm2. Find its diameter [take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]
A
22cm
B
14cm
C
7cm
D
6cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\pi r^2\) = 38.5
\(\frac{22}{7} r^2\) = 38.5
r\(^2\) = \(\frac{38.5 \times 7}{22}\)
r = \(\sqrt{12.25}\) = 3.5
diameter = 2r = 2 x 3.5 = 7cm
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26468)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, POS and ROT are straight lines, OPQR is a parallelogram. |OS| = |OT| and ∠OST = 50°. Calculate ∠OPQ.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
160o
B
140o
C
120o
D
100o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
< T = < S = 50^\circ (OS = OT)
< SOT = 180^\circ - 2(50^\circ) = 80^\circ
< ROP = 80^\circ (vertically opposite angle)
\(\therefore\) < OPQ = 180^\circ - 80^\circ = 100^\circ (adjacent angles)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26449)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
If the interior angles of hexagon are 107°, 2x°, 150°, 95°, (2x-15)° and 123°, find x.
A
\(57\frac{1}{2}^{\circ}\)
B
\(65^{\circ}\)
C
\(106^{\circ}\)
D
\(120^{\circ}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sum of interior angle in a hexagon = (6 - 2) x 180^\circ
= 720^\circ
\(\therefore\) 107^\circ + 2x^\circ + 150^\circ + 95^\circ + (2x - 15)^\circ + 123^\circ = 720^\circ
460 + 4x = 720 \(\implies\) 4x = 720 - 460
4x = 260^\circ \(\implies\) x = 65^\circ
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26448)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A bicycle wheel of radius 42cm is rolled over a distance 66 meters. How many revolutions does it make?[Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]
A
2.5
B
5
C
25
D
50
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
circumference of the bicycle wheel
\(= 2\pi r = 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 42 = 264cm = 2.64m\\\)
Number of revolution
\(=\frac{66}{2.64} = 25\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26462)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The arc of a circle 50 cm long, subtends angle of 75° at the center of the circle. Find correct to 3 significant figures, the radius of the circle. Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)
A
8.74cm
B
38.2cm
C
61.2cm
D
76.4cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Length of arc = \(\frac{\theta}{360} \times 2\pi r\)
\(50 = \frac{75}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times r\)
\(r = \frac{50 \times 360 \times 7}{75 \times 2 \times 22}\)
\(r = \frac{420}{11}\)
= 38.18 cm \(\approxeq\) 38.2 cm (3 sig. figs)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26466)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, AB is a vertical pole and BC is horizontal. If |AC| = 10m and |BC| = 5m, calculate the angle of depression of C from A
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
63o
B
60o
C
45o
D
27o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In triangle ABC, \(\frac{BC}{AC} = \cos \theta\)
\(\implies \cos \theta = \frac{5}{10} = 0.5\)
\(\theta = \cos^{-1} (0.5) = 60^\circ\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26440)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A tree is 8km due south of a building. Kofi is standing 8km west of the tree. How far is Kofi from the building?
A
4√2km
B
8km
C
8√2km
D
16km
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(x^2 = 8^2 + 8^2\)
\(x^2 = 64 + 64 = 128\)
\(x = \sqrt{128}\)
= \(8\sqrt{2}\) km
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26437)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A tree is 8km due south of a building. Kofi is standing 8km west of the tree. Find the bearing of Kofi from the building
A
315o
B
270o
C
225o
D
135o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The bearing of Kofi from the building = 180^\circ + 45^\circ
= 225^\circ
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26438)