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WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Which of the following bearings is equivalent to S50°W?
A
040o
B
130o
C
220o
D
230o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
S50^\circW = 180^\circ + 50^\circ
= 230^\circ
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26439)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Calculate the standard deviation of the following marks; 2, 3, 6, 2, 5, 0, 4, 2
A
1.5
B
1.7
C
1.8
D
1.9
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x
2
3
6
2
5
0
4
2
24
x - \(\bar{x}\)
-1
0
3
-1
2
-3
1
-1
\((x - \bar{x})^2\)
1
0
9
1
4
9
1
1
26
Mean = \(\frac{24}{8} = 3\)
Standard deviation = \(\sqrt{\frac{26}{8}}\)
= \(\sqrt{3.25}\)
= 1.802 \(\approx\) 1.8
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26443)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The probabilities that Kodjo and Adoga pass an examination are \(\frac{3}{4}\) and \(\frac{3}{5}\) respectively. Find the probability of both boys failing the examination
A
\(\frac{1}{10}\)
B
\(\frac{3}{10}\)
C
\(\frac{9}{20}\)
D
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
P(Kodjo passing) = \(\frac{3}{4}\); P(Adoga passing) = \(\frac{3}{5}\)
P(Kodjo failing) = \(\frac{1}{4}\); P(Adoga failing) = \(\frac{2}{5}\)
P(both fail) = \(\frac{1}{4} \times \frac{2}{5}\)
= \(\frac{1}{10}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26444)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, PQRS is a circle center O. PQR is a diameter and ∠PRQ = 40^\circ. Calculate ∠QSR.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
30o
B
40o
C
45o
D
50o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
< Q = < R (OQ = OR = radii)
< QOR = 180^\circ - 2(40^\circ) = 100^\circ
< QSR = < RPQ = \(\frac{1}{2}\) < QOR
= \(\frac{100}{2} = 50^\circ\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26446)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Each side of a regular convex polygon subtends an angle of 30^\circ at its center. Calculate each interior angle
A
75o
B
150o
C
160o
D
68o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the figure above
In △BOC, 2x + 30º = 180º
Therefore, x = \(\frac{180º - 30º}{2}\) = 75º
Each interior angle = 2 times x = 2 x 75 = 150º
OR
To calculate the interior angle of a regular convex polygon where each side subtends an angle of \(30^\circ\) at the center, we follow these steps:
Determine the number of sides (n)
The angle subtended at the center by each side is given as \(30^\circ\). The total angle around a point is \(360^\circ\).
\(n = \frac{360^\circ}{30^\circ}\) = 12
So, the polygon has 12 sides.
Calculate the interior angle.
The formula for the interior angle A of a regular polygon is:
\(A = \frac{(n - 2) \times 180^\circ}{n}\)
Substituting n = 12:
\(A = \frac{(12 - 2) \times 180^\circ}{12} = \frac{10 \times 180^\circ}{12} = \frac{1800^\circ}{12} = 150^\circ\)
Each interior angle of the regular convex polygon is \(150^\circ\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26447)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Three consecutive positive integers k, l and m are such that l\(^2\) = 3(k+m). Find the value of m.
A
4
B
5
C
6
D
7
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
l\(^2\) = 3 (k + m)
Since they are consecutive positive numbers, we have
l = k+1, m = k+2.
\(\to\) (k+1)\(^2\) = 3(k + k + 2)
k\(^2\) + 2k + 1 = 3(2k + 2)
k\(^2\) + 2k + 1 = 6k + 6
k\(^2\) + 2k - 6k + 1 - 6 = 0
k\(^2\) - 4k - 5 = 0
k\(^2\) - 5k + k - 5 = 0
k(k - 5) + 1(k - 5) = 0
k = -1 or 5
Since k, l and m are positive, then k = 5.
m = k + 2 = 5 + 2
= 7.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Find a positive value of \(\alpha\) if the coordinate of the centre of a circle x\(^2\) + y\(^2\) - 2\(\alpha\)x + 4y - \(\alpha\) = 0 is (\(\alpha\), -2) and the radius is 4 units.
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(x^{2} + y^{2} - 2\alpha x + 4y - \alpha = 0\)
r = 4 units; centre (\(\alpha\), -2).
\((x - x_{1})^{2} + (y - y_{1})^{2} = r^{2}\)
\((x - \alpha)^{2} + (y - (-2))^{2} = 4^{2}\)
\(x^{2} - 2\alpha x + \alpha^{2} + y^{2} + 4y + 4 = 16\)
\(x^{2} + y^{2} - 2\alpha x + 4y = 16 - \alpha^{2} - 4\)
\(\therefore 12 - \alpha^{2} = \alpha \implies \alpha^{2} + \alpha - 12 = 0\)
\(\alpha^{2} - 3\alpha + 4\alpha - 12 = 0\)
\(\alpha(\alpha - 3) + 4(\alpha - 3) = 0\)
\((\alpha + 4)(\alpha - 3) = 0 \implies +\alpha = 3\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A man 1.7m tall observes a bird on top of a tree at an angle of 30^\circ. if the distance between the man's head and the bird is 25m, what is the height of the tree?
A
26.7m
B
14.2m
C
\(1.7+(25\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}m\)
D
\(1.7+(25\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}m\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Hint: Make a sketch forming a right angled triangle. Let x = height of the tree above the man. Such that x/25 = sin 30.
x = 12.5m
The height of the tree = 12.5 + 1.7
= 14.2 m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
In ∆MNO, MN = 6 units, MO = 4 units and NO = 12 units. If the bisector of angle M meets NO at P, calculate NP.
A
4.8 units
B
7.2 units
C
8.0 units
D
18.0 units
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
bisector theorem:
\(\frac{|MN|}{|MO|}\) = \(\frac{|PO|}{|NP|}\)
taking the bisected angle:x and y = |ON|=12
: x+y= 12
x = 12 - y
|PO| = 12 - y
\(\frac{6}{4}\)= \(\frac{12-y}{y}\)
6y = 4 (12-y)
6y = 48 - 4y
= 4.8
Recall that x+y= 12
12 - 4.8 =7.2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Find the tangent to the acute angle between the lines 2x + y = 3 and 3x - 2y = 5.
A
-7/4
B
7/8
C
7/4
D
7/2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let \(\phi\) be the angle between the two lines.
tan \(\phi\) = \(\frac{m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1 m_2}\)
where m\(_1\) = slope of line 1; m\(_2\) = slope of line 2.
Line 1: 2x + y = 3 \(\implies\) y = 3 - 2x.
Line 2: 3x - 2y = 5 \(\implies\) -2y = 5 - 3x.
y = \(\frac{3}{2}\)x - \(\frac{5}{2}\).
m\(_1\) = -2, m\(_2\) = \(\frac{3}{2}\).
tan \(\phi\) = \(\frac{-2 - \frac{3}{2}}{1 + (-2 \times \frac{3}{2})}\)
= \(\frac{\frac{-7}{2}}{-2}\)
\(\therefore\) Tan \(\phi\) = \(\frac{7}{4}\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #29)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
From a point P, the bearings of two points Q and R are N67ºW and N23ºE, respectively. If the bearing of R from Q is N68ºE and PQ = 150m, calculate PR
A
120m
B
140m
C
150m
D
160m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{150}{PR}\) = tan45º
PR = \(\frac{150}{tan45º}\) = 150m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Evaluate: \(\int^{z}_{0}(sin x - cos x) dx \hspace{1mm}
Where\hspace{1mm}letter\hspace{1mm}z = \frac{\pi}{4}. (\pi = pi)\)
A
\(\sqrt{2 +1}\)
B
\(\sqrt{2 }-1\)
C
\(-\sqrt{2 }-1\)
D
\(1-\sqrt{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\int_{0}^{z} (\sin x - \cos x) \, dx\)
where \( z = \frac{\pi}{4} \), we have:
\(\int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{4}} (\sin x - \cos x) \, dx = \left[-\cos x - \sin x\right]_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{4}}\)
Evaluating at the bounds gives:
\(-\sqrt{2} - (-1) = -\sqrt{2} + 1\)
Thus, the value of the integral is:
\(\int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{4}} (\sin x - \cos x) \, dx = 1 - \sqrt{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #543)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
What is the derivative of t2 sin (3t - 5) with respect to t?
A
6t cos (3t - 5)
B
2t sin (3t - 5) - 3t2 cos (3t - 5)
C
2t sin (3t - 5) + 3t2 cos (3t - 5)
D
2t sin (3t - 5) + t2 cos 3t
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
t2 sin (3t - 5) = 2t sin ( 3t - 5) + t2 x 3 cos (3t - 5) = 2t sin (3t - 5) + 3t2 cos (3t - 5).
Detailed answer below was provided by Ifechuks, a female prospective student of Okopoly.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #546)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Find the value of x for which the function y = x\(^3\) - x has a minimum value.
A
\(-\sqrt{3}\)
B
\(-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}\)
C
\(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}\)
D
\(\sqrt{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
We are given the function:
\(y = x^3 - x\)
To find the critical points, we set the derivative equal to zero:
\(3x^2 - 1 = 0\)
Solving this gives:
\(x = \pm \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\)
Using the second derivative test, we find that:
\(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = 6x\)
- For \( x = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \), \( \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} > 0 \) (minimum).
- For \( x = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \), \( \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} < 0 \) (maximum).
Thus, the function \( y = x^3 - x \) has a minimum value at:
\(x = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \quad \text{or approximately} \quad x \approx 0.577\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #549)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1999
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
How many two-digit numbers can be formed from the digits 0, 1, 2, 3 if a digit can be repeated and no number begins with 0?
A
4
B
12
C
16
D
20
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
We are to form two-digit numbers using the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, with repetition allowed, but the number cannot begin with 0.
- Tens place (first digit): Cannot be 0 → Possible digits = 1, 2, 3 → 3 choices
- Units place (second digit): Can be any of the 4 digits → 0, 1, 2, 3 → 4 choices
Total numbers = 3 \times 4 = 12
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10414)