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Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The weights to the nearest kilogram, of a group of 50 students in a College of Technology are given below:
65, 70, 60, 46, 51, 55, 59, 63, 68, 53, 47, 53, 72, 53, 67, 62, 64, 70, 57, 56, 73, 56, 48, 51, 58, 63, 65, 62, 49, 64, 53, 59, 63, 50, 48, 72, 67, 56, 61, 64, 66, 52, 49, 62, 71, 58, 53, 69, 63, 59.
(a) Prepare a grouped fraquency table with class intervals 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59 etc.
(b) Using an assumed mean of 62 or otherwise, calculate the mean and standard deviation of the grouped data, correct to one decimal place.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
Class Interval
Tally
Freq
45 - 49
|||| |
6
50 - 54
|||| ||||
9
55 - 59
|||| ||||
10
60 - 64
|||| |||| ||
12
65 - 69
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7
70 - 74
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6
(b)
Class
Interval
Mid-value
(x)
x - 62
\((x - 62)^{2}\)
\(f\)
\(f(x - 62)\)
\(f(x - 62)^{2}\)
45 - 49
47
-15
225
6
-90
1350
50 - 54
52
-10
100
9
-90
900
55 - 59
57
-5
25
10
-50
250
60 - 64
62
0
0
12
0
0
65 - 69
67
5
25
7
35
175
70 - 74
72
10
100
6
60
600
\(\sum\)
50
-135
3275
\(Mean (\bar{x}) = A + \frac{\sum f(x - A)}{\sum f}\)
= \(62 + \frac{-135}{50}\)
= \(62 - 2.7 = 59.3\)
Standard deviation = \(\sqrt{\frac{\sum f(x - A)}{\sum f}}\)
= \(\sqrt{\frac{3275}{50}}\)
= \(\sqrt{65.5}\)
= \(8.093 \approxeq 8.1\) (to 1 decimal place)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54646)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
(a) ABCD is a trapezium in which AB // DC, |AB| = 8cm, < ABC = 60^\circ, |BC| = 5.5cm and |BD| = 8.3cm. Using a ruler and a pair of compasses only, construct:
(i) the trapezium ABCD ; (ii) a rectangle PQCD, where P, Q are two points AB;
(b) Measure |AB| and |QB|.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(b) |AC| = 7cm ; |QB| = 2.9cm.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54647)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
An aeroplane flies from a town P(lat. 40^\circN, 38^\circE) to another town Q(lat. 40^\circN, 22^\circW). It later flies to a third town T(28^\circN, 22^\circW). Calculate the :
(a) distance between P and Q along their parallel of latitude ;
(b) distance between Q and T along their line of longitudes;
(c) average speed at which the aeroplane will fly from P to T via Q, if the journey takes 12 hours, correct to 3 significant figures. [Take the radius of the earth = 6400km ; \(\pi = 3.142\)]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) Distance along arc PQ = \(\frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times 2 \pi r\)
where \(r = R \cos \theta\)
\(|PQ| = \frac{60^\circ}{360^\circ} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 6400 \times \cos 40^\circ\)
\(|PQ| = \frac{1}{6} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 6400 \times 0.7660\)
= \(5134.74 km \approxeq 5135km\) (to the nearest whole number)
(b) Difference in latitude between Q and T = 40^\circ - 28^\circ = 12^\circ
\(\therefore |QT| \text{along the line of longitude} = \frac{12}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 6400\)
\(\frac{1}{30} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 6400 = 1340.95km \approxeq 1341km\)
(c) Average speed = \(\frac{\text{Total distance covered}}{\text{Total time taken}}\)
= \(\frac{5134.74 + 1340.95}{12} = 539.64km/hr\)
\(\approxeq 540km/hr\) (to 3 significant figures)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54652)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram O is the center of the circle, if ∠QRS = 62o, find the value of ∠SQR.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
14o
B
28o
C
31o
D
45o
E
90o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
< QSR = 90^\circ (angle in a semi-circle)
\(\therefore\) < SQR = 180^\circ - (90^\circ + 62^\circ)
= 28^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22344)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Evaluate \(\frac{0.009}{0.012}\), leaving your answer in standard form.
A
7.5 x 102
B
7.5 x 101
C
7.5 x 10-1
D
7.5 x 10-2
E
7.5 x 10-3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{0.009}{0.012}\)
=\(\frac{0.009}{0.012}\) = \(\frac{9}{12}\) = 0.75
=\(7.5 \times 10^{-1}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22347)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The angle of elevation of X from Y is 30o. If XY = 40m, how high is X above the level of Y?
A
10m
B
20m
C
20√3m
D
40m
E
50m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
XZ = 40 x sin30o
= 20m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22350)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, ∠SPR = P and ∠SQR = 2x. Find x in terms of P
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
x = p + 2
B
x = p - 2
C
x = p2
D
x = p/2
E
x = 2p
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
P = 2x (angle in the same segment);
x = p/2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22352)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above ABDE and FCDE are parallelograms. If |FC| = 12.2cm and the height |PC| = 4.0cm, calculate the area of the parallelogram ABDE.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
3.05cm2
B
8.20cm2
C
16.20cm2
D
24.40cm2
E
48.8cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of ABDE = b x h
12.2 x 4 = 48.8cm 2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22353)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
Using the above graph, if 10º < x < 60º, what is the value of x for which sin x = cos x?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
0o
B
20o
C
30o
D
45o
E
50o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the graph; when sin x = cos x
x = 45º
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22354)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
An arc of a circle radius 7cm is 14cm long. What angle does the arc subtend at the center of circle?
[Take \pi = 22/7]
A
25.7o
B
44o
C
51.43o
D
98o
E
114.55o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
L = 14cm, r = 7cm; \(\theta\)= ?
L = \(\frac{\theta}{360}\) x 2\pir
14= \(\frac{\theta\}{360}\) x 2\pi(7)
\(\theta = \frac{360 \times 14}{44}\)
=114.55^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22356)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Points X and Y are respectively 20km North and 9km East of a point O. What is the bearing of Y from X? Correct to the nearest degree
A
024o
B
114o
C
156o
D
204o
E
336o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
tan\(\theta\) = 9/20 = 0.45
\(\theta\) = tan\(^{-1}\) 0.45 = 24.2^\circ
the bearing of y from x = 180 0 - 0 = 180^\circ - 24.2^\circ
the bearing = 155.8^\circ
\(\approxeq\) 156^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22359)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, O is the center of the circle. Calculate the length of the chord AB if |OA| = 5cm, |OD| = 3cm and ∠AOD = ∠BOD
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
3cm
B
4cm
C
5cm
D
8cm
E
15cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In \(\Delta DOB\), let < DOB = \(\alpha\)
In \(\Delta DOB\), \(5^2 = 3^2 + s^2\)
\(s^2 = 25 - 9 = 16\)
\(s = 4cm\)
\(\sin \alpha = \frac{4}{5}\)
\(\alpha = \frac{< AOB}{2}\)
Length of chord = \(2r \sin (\frac{\theta}{2})\)
|OB| = r = 5cm
L = \(2(5)(\frac{4}{5})\)
= 8 cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22360)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
What angle represents grown up girls ? Correct to one decimal place
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
37.5o
B
26.7o
C
25.7o
D
20o
E
3.75o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total population = 1400 + 550 + 200 + 150 + 400 = 2700
grown up girls = 200
= \(\frac {200}{2700}\) x \(\frac {360}{1}\)
=80/3 = 26.7^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22363)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
What is the median score?
A
2
B
4
C
5
D
6
E
7
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If the data is arranged either in ascending or descending order, the 15th and 16th scores are in the middle, which is 5 and 5, respectively
median = \(\frac{5 + 5}{2}\) = 5 since n is even i.e, 30
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22400)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above O is the center of the circle, if ∠PAQ = 75o, what is the value of ∠PBQ?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
15o
B
75o
C
105o
D
150o
E
210o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
< PBQ = 180^\circ - 75^\circ (opp angles of a cyclic quadrilateral)
= 105^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22402)