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WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, \(\bar{PF}\), \(\bar{QT}\), \(\bar{RG}\) intersect at S and PG||RG. If < SPQ = 113º and < RSt = 22º, find < PSQ
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
22o
B
45o
C
67o
D
89o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In In the diagram given, \(\alpha\) = 22º (vertically opp. angles), \(\alpha\) = \(\beta\) (alternate angles)
< PSQ + 113º + \(\beta\) = 180º (sum of angles of a \(\Delta\))
< PSQ + 113º + 22º = 180º
< PSQ = 180º - (113 + 22)º
45º
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46170)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle, o and o. Calculate the value of m.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
30
B
36
C
40
D
72
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In the diagram above, \(\alpha\) = 2mo (angle at centre = 2 x angle at circumference)
\(\alpha\) + 10mo = 360o (angle at circumference)
\(\alpha\) + 10mo = 360o(angles round a point)
2mo + 10mo = 360o
12mo = 360o
mo = \(\frac{360^o}{12}\)
= 30o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46171)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Kweku walked 8m up to slope and was 3m above the ground. If he walks 12m further up the slope, how far above the ground will he be?
A
4.5m
B
6.0m
C
7.5m
D
9.0m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
By similar triangles, \(\frac{8}{3}\) = \(\frac{8 + 12}{h}\)
\(\frac{8}{3} = \frac{20}{h}\)
h = \(\frac{3 \times 20}{8}\)
= 7.5m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46172)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Number and Numeration
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, TS is a tangent to the circle at S. |PR| and < PQR = 177o. Calculate < PST.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
54o
B
44o
C
34o
D
27o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In the diagram above, x1 = 180o - 117o = 63o(opposite angles of a cyclic quad.)
x1 = x2 (base angles of isos. \(\Delta\))
x\(_1\) + x\(_2\) + \(\alpha\) = 180º (sum of angles of a \(\Delta\)
63º + 63º + \(\alpha\) = 180º
\(\alpha\) = 180º - (63 + 63)º
= 54º
< PST = 54º (aalternate angles)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46173)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, PR||SV||WY|, TX||QY|, < PQT = 48o and < TXW = 60o.Find < TQU.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
120o
B
108o
C
72o
D
60o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In the diagram, < TUQ + 60o(corresp. angles)
< QTU = 48o (alternate angles)
< QU + 60o + 48o = 180o(sum of angles of a \(\Delta\))
< TQU = 180o - 108o
= 72o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46174)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, TX is perpendicular to UW, |UX| = 1cm and |TX| = |WX| = \(\sqrt{3}\)cm. Find UTW
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
135o
B
105o
C
75o
D
60o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In \(\Delta\) UXT, tan\(\alpha\) = \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\)
\(\alpha\) = tan-1(\(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\))
= 30o
In \(\Delta\)WXT, tan\(\beta\) \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}}\) = 1
\(\beta\) = tan-1(1) = 45o
Hence, o + 45o = 75o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46175)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
The figure is a pie chart which represents the expenditure of a family in a year. If the total income of the family was Le 10,800,000.00, how much was spent on food?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
Le 2,250,000.00
B
Le 22,700,000.00
C
Le 3,600,000.00
D
Le 4,500,000.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
sectoral angle representing food
= 360o - (80 + 70 + 90)o
= 120o
Amount spent on food
= \(\frac{\tect{sectoral angle}}{360^o}\) x Le 10,800,000
= Le 3,600,000
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46180)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Statistics and Probability
Solution
A fair die is thrown two times. What is the probability that the sum of the scores is at least 10?
A
\(\frac{5}{36}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{6}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{18}\)
D
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\begin{array}{c|c}
& 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 \\
\hline
1 & 1,1 & 1,2 & 1,3 & 1,4 & 1,5 & 1,6 \\ \hline 2 & 2,1 & 2,2 & 2,3 & 2,4 & 2,5 & 2,6 \\ \hline 3 & 3,1 & 3,2 & 3,3 & 3,4 & 3,5 & 3,6 \\ \hline 4 & 4,1 & 4,2 & 4,3 & 4,4 & 4,5 & 4,6 \\ 5 & 5,1 & 5,2 & 5,3 & 5,4 & 5,5 & 5,6 \\ \hline 6 & 6,1 & 6,2 & 6,3 & 6,4 & 6,5 & 6,6\end{array}\)
From the table above, event space, n(E) = 6
sample space, n(S) = 36
Hence, probability sum of scores is at least 10, is;
\(\frac{n(E)}{n(S)}\)
= \(\frac{6}{36}\)
= \(\frac{1}{6}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46191)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Number and Numeration
Solution
The marks of eight students in a test are: 3, 10, 4, 5, 14, 13, 16 and 7. Find the range
A
16
B
14
C
13
D
11
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
First, arrange the marks in order of magnitude; 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 13, 14, 16
Hence range = 16 - 3 = 13
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46193)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Number and Numeration
Solution
If log2(3x - 1) = 5, find x.
A
2.00
B
3.67
C
8.67
D
11
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Log2(3x - 1) = 5
Log2(3x - 1) = Log225
Log2(3x - 1) = Log232
3x - 1 = 32
3x = 32 + 1 = 33
x = \(\frac{33}{3}\)
= 11
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46196)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Number and Numeration
Solution
A sphere of radius rcm has the same volume as cylinder of radius 3cm and height 4cm. Find the value of r
A
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
B
2
C
3
D
6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Volume of sphere = Volume of cylinder
i.e. \(\frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 = \pi r^2 h\)
\(\frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 = \pi \times 3^2 \times 4\)
r3 = \(\frac{\pi \times 9 \times 4 \times 3}{4 \pi}\)
r = 3\(\sqrt{27}\)
= 3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46199)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Number and Numeration
Express 1975 correct to 2 significant figures
A
20
B
1,900
C
1,980
D
2,000
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 #46203)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
The diagram, MOPQ is a trapezium with QP||MO, MQ||NP, NQ||OP, |QP| = 9cm and the height of \(\Delta\) QNP = 6cm, calculate the area of the trapezium.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
96cm2
B
90cm2
C
81cm2
D
27cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of \(\Delta\) QNP = \(\frac{1}{2} \times 9 \times 6 \) = 27cm2
Area of \(\Delta\) QMN = Area of \(\Delta\) QNP
= Area of \(\Delta\) PNO (triangles between the same parallels)
Hence, area of the trapezium
3 x area of \(\Delta\) QNP
= 3 x 27
= 81cm2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46204)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The perimeter of a sector of a circle of radius 21cm is 64cm. Find the angle of the sector [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]
A
70o
B
60o
C
55o
D
42o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Perimeter of a sector
= 2r + \(\frac{\theta}{360^o}\) x 2 x \(\frac{22}{7}\) x 21
64 = 2 x 21 + \(\frac{\theta}{360^o}\) x 2 x \(\frac{22}{7}\) x 21
64 = 42 + \(\frac{\theta}{360^o}\) x 44 x 3
64 - 42 = \(\frac{\theta}{360^o}\) x 11 x 3
22 = \(\frac{33\theta}{90}\)
\(\theta = \frac{22 \times 30}{11}\)
= 60o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46207)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Number and Numeration
Diagram
Solution
Examine M' \(\cap\) N from the venn diagram
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
{f, g}
B
{e}
C
{e, f, g}
D
{e, f, g}
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the venn diagram given,
M = (a, b, c), N = (c, f, g)
U = (a, b, c, d, e, f, g)
Thus M' \(\cap\) N = (e, f, g) \(\cap\) (c, f, g)
= (f, g)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46208)