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WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Number and Numeration
Solution
The sets A = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11}, B = {2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 15} and C = {3, 6, 9, 12, 15} are subsets of \(\varepsilon\) = {1, 2, 3, ..., 15}.
(a) Draw a Venn diagram to illustrate the given information.
(b) Use your diagram to find : (i) \(C \cap A'\) ; (ii) \(A' \cap (B \cup C)\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
(b)(i) \(C \cap A' = {15}\)
(ii) \(A' \cap (B \cup C) = {2, 6, 12, 15}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53315)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Number and Numeration
Solution
The diagram is a portion of a right circular solid cylinder of radius 7 cm and height 15 cm. The centre of the base of the cylinder is Q, while that of the top is B, where \(\stackrel\frown{ABC} = \stackrel\frown{PQR} = 120^\circ\). Calculate, correct to one decimal place:
(a) The volume
(b) the total surface area of the solid. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) Area of the major sector = \(\frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times \pi r^{2}\)
= \(\frac{360 - 120}{360} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 7\)
= \((\frac{2}{3} \times 154) cm^{2}\)
Volume = \(\text{Area of the major sector} \times \text{height (cross section)}\)
= \(\frac{2}{3} \times 154 \times 15 = 1540 cm^{3}\)
(b) Curved surface area = \(\frac{240}{360} \times 2\pi rh\)
= \(\frac{240}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 15\)
= \(440 cm^{2}\)
Area of rectangular surface = \(2 \times l \times b\)
= \(2 \times 7 \times 15 = 210 cm^{2}\)
Area of top and bottom of cylinder (major sector)
= \(2 \times \frac{240}{360} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 7\)
= \(205.33 cm^{2}\)
\(\therefore \text{Total surface area} = 440 + 205.33 + 210 = 855.33 cm^{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53362)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Number and Numeration
Solution
Evaluate 21.05347 - 1.6324 x 0.43 to 3 decimal places
A
20.980
B
20.351
C
20.981
D
20.352
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Hint: Use BODMAS, in other words, do multiplication of the second and the last first before subtracting value obtained from the first.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1114)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Number and Numeration
Solution
Simplify \((\sqrt[3]{64a^{3}})^{-1}\)
A
4a
B
1/8a
C
8a
D
1/4a
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\((\sqrt[3]{64a^{3}})^{-1} = (\sqrt[3]{(4a)^{3}})^{-1}\)
= \((4a)^{-1} \)
= \(\frac{1}{4a}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1115)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Number and Numeration
Solution
Given that \(p = 1 + \sqrt{2}\) and \(q = 1 - \sqrt{2}\), evaluate \(\frac{p^{2} - q^{2}}{2pq}\).
A
2(2+√2)
B
-2(2+√2)
C
2√2
D
-2√2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{p^{2} - q^{2}}{2pq} = \frac{(p + q)(p - q)}{2pq}\)
= \(\frac{(1 + \sqrt{2} - (1 - \sqrt{2}))(1 + \sqrt{2} + 1 - \sqrt{2})}{2(1 + \sqrt{2})(1 - \sqrt{2})}\)
= \(\frac{(2\sqrt{2})(2)}{-2}\)
= \(-2\sqrt{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1120)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Number and Numeration
Solution
A car dealer bought a second-hand car for N250,000 and spent N70,000 refurbishing it. He then sold the car for N400,000. What is the percentage gain?
A
60%
B
32%
C
25%
D
20%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total cost = N(250,000 + 70,000) = N320,000
Selling price = N400,000 (given)
Gain = SP - CP = N(400,000 - 320,000) = N80,000
Gain % = gain/CP x 100 = (80,000/320,000) x 100
Gain % = 25%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1122)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Number and Numeration
Solution
If \(x = \frac{y}{2}\),evaluate\(\left(\frac{x^{3}}{y^{3}}+\frac{1}{2}\right) \div \left(\frac{1}{2} - \frac{x^{2}}{y^{2}}\right)\)
A
5/8
B
5/2
C
5/32
D
5/16
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(x = \frac{y}{2} \)
\(\left(\frac{x^{3}}{y^{3}}+\frac{1}{2}\right) \div \left(\frac{1}{2} - \frac{x^{2}}{y^{2}}\right)\)
\(\frac{x^3}{y^3} + \frac{1}{2} = (\frac{y}{2})^{3} \div y^{3} + \frac{1}{2}\)
= \(\frac{y^{3}}{8} \times \frac{1}{y^3} + \frac{1}{2}\)
= \(\frac{1}{8} + \frac{1}{2}\)
= \(\frac{5}{8}\)
\(\frac{1}{2} - \frac{x^2}{y^2} = \frac{1}{2} - (\frac{y}{2})^{2} \div y^2)\)
= \(\frac{1}{2} - \frac{y^2}{4} \times \frac{1}{y^2}\)
= \(\frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{4}\)
= \(\frac{1}{4}\)
\(\therefore \left(\frac{x^{3}}{y^{3}}+\frac{1}{2}\right) \div \left(\frac{1}{2} - \frac{x^{2}}{y^{2}}\right) = \frac{5}{8} \div \frac{1}{4}\)
= \(\frac{5}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1126)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Number and Numeration
Solution
Find the principal which amounts to N5,500 at a simple interest in 5 years at 2% per annum.
A
N4,900
B
N5,000
C
N4,700
D
N4,800
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Principal, P = Amount, A - Interest, I.
A = P + I
I = (P.T.R)/100 = (P x 5 x 2)/100 = 10P/100 = P/10
But A = P + I,
=> 5500 = P + (P/10)
=> 55000 = 10P + P
=> 55000 = 11P
Thus P = 55000/11 = N5,000
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1129)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Number and Numeration
Solution
Evaluate \(\frac{(0.14^2 \times 0.275)}{7(0.02)}\) to 3 decimal places.
A
0.039
B
0.385
C
0.033
D
0.038
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{(0.14)^{2} \times 0.275}{7(0.02)} = \frac{(0.14)^{2} \times 0.275}{0.14}\)
= \(0.14 \times 0.275\)
= \(0.0385 \approxeq 0.039\)
Note: Embedded zeroes are counted just the same as non-zero digits and For the number of decimal places stated, count that number of digits to the right of the decimal and underline it.
The next number to its right is called the 'rounder decider'. If the 'rounder decider' is 5 or more, then round the previous digit up by 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1132)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Number and Numeration
Solution
Divide: \(a^{3x} - 26a^{2x} + 156a^{x} - 216\) by \(a^{2x} - 24a^{x} + 108\).
A
ax - 2
B
ax + 2
C
ax - 8
D
ax - 6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{a^{3x} - 26a^{2x} + 156a^{x} - 216}{a^{2x} - 24a^{x} + 108}\)
Let \(a^{x} = z\)
\(\therefore = \frac{z^{3} - 26z^{2} + 156z - 216}{z^{2} - 24y + 108} ... (i)\)
Dividing (i) above, we get \(z - 2\)
= \(a^{x} - 2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1134)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Number and Numeration
Solution
If two graphs y = px\(^2\) + q and y = 2x\(^2\) -1 intersect at x = 2, find the value of p in terms q.
A
\(\frac{q-8}{7}\)
B
\(\frac{7-q}{4}\)
C
\(\frac{8-q}{2}\)
D
\(\frac{7+q}{8}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(y = px^{2} + q ... (i)\)
\(y = 2x^{2} - 1 ... (ii)\)
At x = 2,
(i): \(y = p(2^{2}) + q = 4p + q\)
(ii): \(y = 2(2^{2}) - 1 = 7\)
\(\therefore \text{The coordinates of the point of intersection = (2, 7)}\)
(i): \(7 = 4p + q \implies p = \frac{7 - q}{4}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1149)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Number and Numeration
Solution
An operation * is defined on the set of real numbers by a*b = a + b + 1. If the identity elements is -1, find the inverse of the element 2 under *.
A
4
B
zero
C
-2
D
-4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
By definition a*b = a + b + 1.
Let the inverse of the element 2 be x,
Therefore 2*x = -1
i.e. 2 + x + 1 = -1
3 + x = -1
x = -1 - 3
x = -4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1152)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Number and Numeration
Solution
Factorize 4x2 - 9y2 + 20x + 25
A
(2x -3y + 5)(2x - 3y - 5)
B
(2x - 3y)(2x + 3y)
C
(2x - 3y +5)(2x + 3y + 5)
D
(2x + 5)(2x - 9y +5)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given: 4x2 - 9y2 + 20x + 25
Collect like terms: 4x2 + 20x + 25 - 9y2
(2x + 5)(2x + 5) - 9y2
(2x + 5)2 - (3y)2
(2x - 3y +5)(2x + 3y + 5)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1154)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Number and Numeration
Solution
A sector of a circle of radius 7.2cm which subtends an angle of 300^\circ at the centre is used to form a cone. What is the radius of the base of the cone?
A
8cm
B
6cm
C
9cm
D
7cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(r/L) = (\theta/360^\circ)
Given \theta = 300, and L = 7.2cm,
=> r = (300 x 7.2)/360
r = 6cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1155)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2001
Number and Numeration
Solution
The bearings of P and Q from a common point N are 020^\circ and 300^\circ respectively. If P and Q are also equidistant from N, find the bearing of P from Q.
A
040°
B
070°
C
280°
D
320°
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the diagram above,
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #2122)