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Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
For which of the following exterior angles is a regular polygon possible? i. 35^\circ ii. 18^\circ iii. 15^\circ
A
i and ii
B
ii only
C
ii and iii
D
iii only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
for a regular polygon to be possible, it must have all sides angles equal. \(\frac{360}{18}\) = 20 sides and \(\frac{360}{15}\) = 24 sides
(ii) and (iii) are right
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31655)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
If cot \(\theta\) = \(\frac{x}{y}\), find cosec\(\theta\)
A
\(\frac{1}{y}\)(x2 + y2)
B
\(\frac{x}{y}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{y}\)\(\sqrt{x^2 + y^2}\)
D
\(\frac{x - y}{y}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\cot \theta = \frac{x}{y}\)
\(\implies \tan \theta = \frac{y}{x}\)
\(opp = y; adj = x\)
Using Pythagoras theorem, \(Hyp^{2} = Opp^{2} + Adj^{2}\)
\(Hyp^{2} = y^{2} + x^{2}\)
\(Hyp = \sqrt{y^{2} + x^{2}}\)
\(\sin \theta = \frac{y}{\sqrt{y^{2} + x^{2}}}\)
\(\therefore \csc \theta = \frac{\sqrt{y^{2} + x^{2}}}{y}\)
= \(\frac{1}{y}(\sqrt{y^{2} + x^{2}})\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31735)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
In triangle PQR, PQ = 1cm, QR = 2cm and PQR = 120o Find the longest side of the triangle
A
\(\sqrt{3}\)cm
B
\(\sqrt{7}\)cm
C
3cm
D
7cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
PR2 = PQ2 + QR2 - 2(QR)(PQ) COS 120o
PR2 = 12 + 22 - 2(1)(2) x - cos 60o
= 5 - 2(1)(2) x -\(\frac{1}{2}\)
= 5 + 2 = 7
PR = \(\sqrt{7}\)cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31739)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
PQR is a triangle in which PQ = 10cm and QPR = 60oS is a point equidistant from P and Q. Also S is a point equidistant from PQ and PR. If U is the foot of the perpendicular from S on PR, find the length SU in cm to one decimal place
A
2.7
B
4.33
C
3.1
D
3.3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\bigtriangleup\)PUS is right angled
\(\frac{US}{5}\) = sin60o
US = 5 x \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\)
= 2.5\(\sqrt{3}\)
= 4.33cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31769)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, PQRS is a circle. If chords QR and RS are equal, calculate the value of x
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
80o
B
60o
C
45o
D
40o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
SRT is a straight line, where QRT = 120
SRQ = 180o - 120o = 60o - (angle on a straight line)
also angle QRS = 180o - 100o (angle on a straight line) . In angles where QR = SR and angle SRQ = 60o
x = 100 - 60 = 40o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32837)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, STQ = SRP, PT = TQ = 6cm and QS = 5cm. Find SR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
\(\frac{47}{5}\)
B
5
C
\(\frac{32}{5}\)
D
\(\frac{22}{5}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From similar triangle, \(\frac{QS}{QP} = \frac{TQ}{QR} = \frac{5}{12} = \frac{6}{QR}\)
QT = \(\frac{6 \times 12}{5} = \frac{72}{5} = SR = QR - QS\)
= \(\frac{72}{5} - 5 = \frac{72 - 25}{5}\)
= \(\frac{47}{5}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32876)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1988
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the figure, XR and YQ are tangents to the circle YZXP if ZXR = 45^\circ and YZX = 55^\circ, Find ZYQ
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
135O
B
125O
C
100O
D
90O
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given: ∠ZXR = 45º (tangent XR), ∠YZX = 55º (inscribed angle).
∠YZX subtends arc YX, so arc YX = 2 \times 55^\circ = 110º.
Major arc YZX = 360º - 110º = 250º.
By the alternate segment theorem, ∠ZXR subtends arc XZ, so arc XZ = 2 \times 45º = 90º.
Arc YZ = 250º - 90º = 160º.
Major arc YZ = 360º - 160º = 200º.
∠ZYQ (tangent YQ) = \(\frac{1}{2}\) \times major arc YZ = \(\frac{1}{2}\) \times 200º = 100º (by alternate segment theorem, larger arc for obtuse angle).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32878)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
(a) Given that \(\sin \alpha = 0.3907\), use tables to find the value of : (i) \(\tan \alpha\) ; (ii) \(\cos \alpha\).
(b) A ladder of length 4.5m leans against a vertical wall making an angle of 50^\circ with the horizontal ground. If the bottom of a window is 4m above the ground, what is the distance between the top of the ladder and the bottom of the window? (Answer correct to the nearest cm)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) Given \(\sin \alpha = 0.3907\)
From the sine table, \(\alpha = 23^\circ\)
(i) \(\tan \alpha = \tan 23^\circ = 0.4245\)
(ii) \(\cos \alpha = \cos 23^\circ = 0.9205\)
(b) Let T be the top of the ladder and B, the bottom of the vertical wall.
From the figure, above \(\sin 50^\circ = \frac{BT}{4.5m}\)
\(BT = 4.5 \sin 50^\circ = 4.5 \times 0.7660\)
\(BT = 3.447m\)
Distance between the top of the ladder and bottom of the window
= \(4 - 3.447 = 0.553m\)
= \( 0.553m \times 100\)
= \(55.3 cm\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54699)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
In a certain school, the lesson periods for each week are as itemised below: English 10, Mathematics 7, Biology 3, Statistics 4, Ibo 3, others 9. Draw a pie chart to illustrate this information.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Subject
Period
Angle of sector in pie chart
English
10
\(\frac{10}{36} \times 360^\circ = 100^\circ\)
Mathematics
7
\(\frac{7}{36} \times 360^\circ = 70^\circ\)
Biology
3
\(\frac{3}{36} \times 360^\circ = 30^\circ\)
Statistics
4
\(\frac{4}{36} \times 360^\circ = 40^\circ\)
Igbo
3
\(\frac{3}{36} \times 360^\circ = 30^\circ\)
Others
9
\(\frac{9}{36} \times 360^\circ = 90^\circ\)
Total
36
360^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54701)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Two towns K and Q are on the parallel of latitude 46^\circN. The longitude of town K is 130^\circW and that of town Q is 103^\circW. A third town P also on latitude 46^\circN is on longitude 23^\circE, Calculate:
(i) the length of the parallel of latitude 46^\circN, to the nearest 100km;
(ii) the distance between K and Q, correct to the nearest 100km;
(iii) the distance between Q and P measured along the parallel of latitude, to the nearest 10km.
[Take \(\pi = 3.142\); Radius of the earth = 6400km]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(i)
The length of the parallel of latitude 46^\circN = \(2 \pi R \cos 46^\circ\)
= \(2 \times 3.142 \times 6400 \times 0.6947\)
= \(27,939.167 km \approxeq 28000 km\) (to the nearest 100km)
(ii)
Longitudinal difference between K and Q = 130^\circ - 103^\circ = 27^\circ
Distance between K and Q = length of arc KQ
= \(\frac{27}{360} \times 2 \times 3.142 \times 6400 \times \cos 46^\circ\)
= \(2,095.31 km \approxeq 2100km\) (to the nearest 100km)
(iii)
Longitudinal difference between Q and P = 103^\circ + 23^\circ = 126^\circ
Distance between Q and P = \(\frac{126}{360} \times 2 \times 3.142 \times 6400 \times \cos 46^\circ\)
= \(9778.12 km \approxeq 9780 km\) (to the nearest 10km)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54716)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
(a) Prove that the sum of the angles in a triangle is two right angles.
(b) In a triangle LMN, the side NM is produced to P and the bisector of < LNP meets ML produced at Q. If < LMN = 46^\circ, and < MLN = 80^\circ, calculate < LQN, stating clearly your reasins.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) Given any \(\Delta\) ABC,
Required: That < A + < B + < C = 180^\circ.
Construction : Draw CP // BA and produce BC to Q.
Proof: Using the above figure,
\(a_{1} = a_{2}\) (alternate angles)
\(b_{1} = b_{2}\) (corresponding angles)
\(a_{1} + b_{1} + c = 180^\circ\) (angles on a straight line)
\(\therefore a_{2} + b_{2} + c = 180^\circ\)
\(< A + < B + < C = 180^\circ\) (proved)
(b)
< LNP = 46^\circ + 80^\circ = 126^\circ (exterior angles of triangle LMN)
\(\theta = \frac{126^\circ}{2} = 63^\circ\) (bisector divides into 2 equal halves)
\(< MLN = 180^\circ - 80^\circ = 100^\circ\) (angles on a straight line)
\(< LQN = 180^\circ - (63^\circ + 100^\circ) = 17^\circ\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54717)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1988
Geometry and Trigonometry
Using a ruler and a pair of compasses only,
(a) construct (i) a triangle ABC such that |AB| = 5cm, |AC| = 7.5cm and < CAB = 120^\circ ; (ii) the locus \(L_{1}\) of points equidistant from A and B ; (iii) the locus \(L_{2}\) of points equidistant from Ab and AC, which passes through the triangle ABC.
(b) Label the point P where \(L_{1}\) and \(L_{2}\) intersect;
(c) Measure |CP|.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option .
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54718)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1987
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A rectangular lawn has an area of 1815 square yards. if its length is 50 meters, find its width in meters given that 1 metre equals 1.1 yards
A
39.93
B
35.00
C
33.00
D
30.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
1m = 1.1 yard, length(L)= 50m
= (50 x 1.1)yards
= 55 yards
Area(A) = length(L) y width (W)
1815 = 55y width (W)
width (w) = \(\frac{1815}{55}\)
= 33 yards
But 33 yards = 30 meters
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31800)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1987
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A train moves from P to Q at an average speed of 90km/h and immediately returns from Q to P through the same route at an average speed of 45km/h. Find the average speed for the entire journey
A
55.00km/h
B
60.00km/h
C
67.50km\h
D
75.00km\h
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the distance from P to Q = d km
(We don't need the actual value of d — it will cancel out.)
Time taken from P to Q = \(\frac{\text{d}}{90}\) hours
Time taken from Q to P = \(\frac{\text{d}}{45}\) hours
Total distance travelled = d + d = 2d km
Total time taken = \(\frac{\text{d}}{90}\) + \(\frac{\text{d}}{45}\)
= \(\frac{\text{d}}{90}\) + \(\frac{2d}{90}\) = \(\frac{3d}{90}\)
= \(\frac{\text{d}}{30}\) hours
Average speed = \(\frac{\text{total distance}}{\text{total time}}\)
= 2d \div (\(\frac{\text{d}}{30}\)) = 2d \times (\(\frac{30}{\text{d}}\)) = 60 km/h
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31804)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1987
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Evaluate without using tables (0.008) -\(\frac{1}{3}\) x (0.16) - \(\frac{3}{2}\)
A
\(\frac{625}{8}\)
B
\(\frac{8}{625}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{8}\)
D
8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(0.008) -\(\frac{1}{3}\) x (0.16) - \(\frac{3}{2}\) = (8 x 10-3)10-3 x (16 x 10-2)-\(\frac{3}{2}\)
= \(\frac{(2^3)}{10^3}\) - 3 x \(\frac{(2^4)}{10}\) - \(\frac{-3}{2}\)
= \(\frac{625}{8}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31859)