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WAEC / WASSCE 1993
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A simple measuring device is used at points X and Y on the same horizontal level to measure the angles of elevation of the peak P of a certain mountain. If X is known to 5,200m above sea level, /XY/ = 4,000m and the measurements of the angles of elevation of P at X and Y are 15^\circ and 35^\circ respectively, find the height of the mountain. (Take \(\tan 15 = 0.3\) and \(\tan 35 = 0.7\))
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In \(\Delta\) BPY, \(\tan 35^\circ = \frac{h}{x}\)
\(h = x \tan 35 = 0.7 x ... (1)\)
In \(\Delta\) BPX, \(\frac{h}{x + 4000} = \tan 15\)
\(\frac{h}{x + 4000} = 0.3\)
\(h = 0.3 (x + 4000) = 0.3x + 1200 ... (2)\)
Equating (1) and (2) as the values of h, we have
\(0.7x = 0.3x + 1200 \implies 0.7x - 0.3x = 1200\)
\(0.4x = 1200 \times x = \frac{1200}{0.4} = 3000m\)
\(\therefore h = 0.7x = 0.7 (3000) = 2100m\)
\(\text{The total height = } 5200m + 2100m = 7300m\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54567)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
(a)(i) Given that \(\log_{10} 5 = 0.699\) and \(\log_{10} 3 = 0.477\), find \(\log_{10} 45\), without using Mathematical tables.
(ii) Hence, solve \(x^{0.8265} = 45\).
(b) Use Mathematical tables to evaluate \(\sqrt{\frac{2.067}{0.0348 \times 0.538}}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)(i) \(\log_{10} 45 = \log_{10} (3 \times 3 \times 5)\)
= \(\log_{10} (3^{2} \times 5)\)
= \(\log_{10} 3^{2} + \log_{10} 5\)
= \(2 \log_{10} 3 + \log_{10} 5\)
= \(2(0.477) + 0.699\)
= \(0.954 + 0.699 = 1.653\)
(ii) \(x^{0.8265} = 45\)
Taking the log of both sides,
\(\log_{10} x^{0.8265} = \log_{10} 45\)
\(0.8265 \log_{10} x = \log_{10} 45\)
\(\log_{10} x = \frac{1.653}{0.8265}\)
\(\log_{10} x = 2\)
\(x = 10^{2} = 100\)
(b) \(\sqrt{\frac{2.067}{0.0348 \times 0.538}}\)
No
Log
2.067
\(0.0348\) = 0.3513 -
0.0348
\(\bar{2}.5416 +\)
0.538
\(\bar{1}.7308\)
\(\bar{2}.2724\) = \(\bar{2}.2724\)
= \(2.0789 \div 2 = 1.0395\)
Antilog - 10.95
\(\therefore \sqrt{\frac{2.067}{0.0348 \times 0.538}} = 10.95\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54570)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
P and Q are two points on latitude 55^\circN and their longitudes are 33^\circW and 23^\circE respectively. Calculate the distance between P and Q measured along
(a) the parallel of latitude ;
(b) a great circle.
[Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\) and radius of the earth = 6400km].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) Angular difference = 33^\circ + 23^\circ = 56^\circ
Distance PQ along parallel of latitude = \(\frac{56}{360} \times 2 \pi r\)
where r = R cos 55^\circ
\(\therefore |PQ| = \frac{56}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 6400 \cos 55\)
= \(3589.46 km \approxeq 3589 km\) (to the nearest degree)
(b) \(|PO|^{2} = r^{2} + r^{2} - 2r^{2} \cos 56^\circ = R^{2} + R^{2} - 2R^{2} \cos \theta \)
= \(2r^{2} - 2r^{2} \cos 56^\circ = 2R^{2} - 2R^{2} \cos \theta\)
But \(r = R cos 55^\circ = 6400 \times 0.5736 = 3671\)
\(\therefore 2r^{2} (1 - \cos 56^\circ) = 2R^{2} (1 - \cos \theta)\)
\(2 \times 3671^{2} ( 1 - 0.5592) = 2 \times 6400^{2} (1 - \cos \theta)\)
\(1 - \cos \theta = \frac{2 \times 3671^{2} \times 0.4408}{2 \times 6400^{2}}\)
\(1 - \cos \theta = 0.1259\)
\(\cos \theta = 1 - 0.1259 = 0.8741\)
\(\theta = \cos^{-1} (0.8741) = 29.06^\circ\)
\(\therefore\) Distance PQ along great circle = \(\frac{29.06}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 6400\)
= \(3247.34 km \approxeq 3247km\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54577)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
X is a point due east of point Y on a coast: Z is another point on the coast but 6√3km due south of y.
If the distance XZ is 12Km. Calculate the bearing of Z from X
A
240o
B
210o
C
150o
D
60o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Using sinØ = \(\frac{6\sqrt3}{12}\) → \(\frac{\sqrt3}{2}\)
sinØ = \(\frac{\sqrt3}{2}\) or 60^\circ
The bearing of Z from X = [270 - 60]^\circ → 210^\circ
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #31339)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1992
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A store keeper checked his stock of five commodities and arrived at the following statics
\(\begin{array}{c|c} Comoditiy & Quantity\\ \hline F & 125\\ G & 113\\ H & 108\\ K & 216 \\ M & 68\end{array}\)
What angle will commodity H represent on a pie chart?
A
216o
B
108o
C
68o
D
62o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
H will represent \(\frac{108}{630}\) x \(\frac{360^o}{1}\) ≈ 62^\circ
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #31357)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above shows the shaded segment of a circle of radius 7cm. if the area of the triangle OXY is 12\(\frac{1}{4}\)cm\(^2\), calculate the area of the segment
[Take \pi = 22/7]
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
5/12cm2
B
7/12cm2
C
11/6cm2
D
2 1/3cm2
E
6 1/6cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of \(\Delta OXY\) = \(12\frac{1}{4} cm^2\)
Area of sector OXY = \(\frac{30}{360} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 7\)
= \(\frac{77}{6} = 12\frac{5}{6} cm^2\)
Area of the shaded portion = \(12\frac{5}{6} - 12\frac{1}{4}\)
= \(\frac{7}{12} cm^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23156)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above PQT is a tangent to the circle QRS at Q. Angle QTR = 48^\circ and ∠QRT = 95^\circ. Find ∠QSR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
48o
B
45o
C
37o
D
32o
E
30o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
∠RQT = 180^\circ - (95^\circ + 48^\circ) = 37^\circ
∠OQR = 90^\circ - 37^\circ = 53^\circ
∠QOR = 180^\circ - (53^\circ + 53^\circ) = 74^\circ
QSR = 74^\circ/2 = 37^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23157)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, O is the center of the circle and ∠POR = 126^\circ. Find ∠PQR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
234o
B
117o
C
72o
D
63o
E
54o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Reflex < POR = 360^\circ - 126^\circ = 234^\circ
\(\therefore\) < PQR = \(\frac{1}{2} \times 234^\circ\)
= 117^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23158)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, O is the center of the circle PQRS and ∠QPS = 36^\circ. Find ∠QOS
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
36o
B
72o
C
108o
D
144o
E
288o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
< QOS = 2 < QPS (angle subtended at the centre)
\(\therefore\) < QOS = 2 x 36^\circ = 72^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23160)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, O is the center of the circle QOR is a diameter and ∠PSR is 37^\circ. Find ∠PRQ
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
37o
B
53o
C
65o
D
127o
E
147o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Construction: Join PQ.
Then < RSP = 37^\circ = < RQP (angles on the same segment)
But < RPQ = 90^\circ (angle in a semi-circle)
\(\therefore\) < PRQ = 180^\circ - (90^\circ + 37^\circ)
= 53^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23161)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, ML//PQ and NP//QR, if ∠LMN = 40^\circ and ∠MNP = 55^\circ. Find ∠QPR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
15o
B
25o
C
35o
D
40o
E
55o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Draw line ANB// ML
< MNA = 40^\circ (alternate angle AB/ ML)
< ANP = 55^\circ - 40^\circ = 15^\circ
< PQR = 15^\circ = < ANP (corresponding angles, PN // RQ)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23162)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
The angles marked in the diagram above are measured in degrees. Find x
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
15o
B
24o
C
30o
D
36o
E
48o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sum of exterior angles = 360^\circ
2x + 3x + 2x + 3x + 5x = 360^\circ
15x = 360^\circ
x = 360^\circ/15 = 24^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23163)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A regular polygon has each of its exterior angles as 18o. How many sides has the polygon
A
10
B
11
C
12
D
20
E
24
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
360/18 = 20
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23165)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Sin 60^\circ has the same value as I. Sin 120^\circ II. cos 240^\circ III. -sin 150^\circ IV. cos 210^\circ V. sin 240^\circ
A
I only
B
II only
C
IV only
D
III only
E
IV and V only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In the second quadrant, \(\sin 120 = \sin (180 - 120)\)
= \(\sin 60\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23167)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Geometry and Trigonometry
If cos \theta = 5/13, what is the value of tan \(\theta\) for 0 < \theta < 90^\circ ?
A
13
B
5
C
13/5
D
12/5
E
5/12
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23168)