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WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Number and Numeration
Solution
If \(104_x = 68\), find the value of x
A
5
B
7
C
8
D
9
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
104\(_x\) = 68
1 \(\times x^2 + 0 \times x + 4 \times x^0\) = 68
x\(^2\) = 68 - 4; x\(^2\) = 64
x = \(\sqrt{64}\) = 8
(104\(_x\) change to base 10)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26431)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2000
Number and Numeration
Solution
Evaluate 5-\(^{3log_52}\) x 2\(^{2log_23}\)
A
8
B
11/8
C
2/5
D
1/8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
5-3log52 x 22log23
i Let -3log52 = p => log52-3 = p
∴2-3 = 5p
∴5-3log52 = 5log52-3 = 5p
ii 22log23 = q => log532 = q
∴32 = 2q
∴222log23 = 2q
= 32 = 9
i x ii = 2-3 x 9 = 1/23 x 9
= 1/8 x 9
= 9/8 = 11/8
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10410)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Number and Numeration
Solution
Simplify \(\left(\frac{16}{81}\right)^{-\frac{3}{4}}\times \sqrt{\frac{100}{81}}\)
A
\(\frac{80}{243}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{64}\)
C
\(\frac{25}{6}\)
D
\(\frac{15}{4}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\left(\frac{16}{81}\right)^{-\frac{3}{4}}\times \sqrt{\frac{100}{81}}\)
= \(\frac{1}{\left(\sqrt[4]{\frac{16}{81}}\right)^3}\times \frac{10}{9}\)
= \(\frac{1}{\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)^3}\times\frac{10}{9}\)
= \(\frac{27}{8}\times \frac{10}{9} = \frac{15}{4}\) OR
We start with the expression:
\(\left(\frac{16}{81}\right)^{-\frac{3}{4}} \times \sqrt{\frac{100}{81}}\)
First, simplify \(\left(\frac{16}{81}\right)^{-\frac{3}{4}}\):
\(\left(\frac{16}{81}\right)^{-\frac{3}{4}} = \left(\frac{81}{16}\right)^{\frac{3}{4}} = \frac{81^{\frac{3}{4}}}{16^{\frac{3}{4}}}\)
Calculating \(81^{\frac{3}{4}}\) and \(16^{\frac{3}{4}}\):
\(81 = 3^4 \implies 81^{\frac{3}{4}} = 3^3\) = 27
\(16 = 4^2 \implies 16^{\frac{3}{4}} = 4^{\frac{3}{2}} = 2^3\) = 8
Thus,
\(\left(\frac{16}{81}\right)^{-\frac{3}{4}} = \frac{27}{8}\)
Next, simplify \(\sqrt{\frac{100}{81}}\):
\(\sqrt{\frac{100}{81}} = \frac{\sqrt{100}}{\sqrt{81}} = \frac{10}{9}\)
Now, multiply the two results:
\(\frac{27}{8} \times \frac{10}{9} = \frac{27 \times 10}{8 \times 9} = \frac{270}{72}\)
Finding the GCD of 270 and 72 gives:
\(\frac{270 \div 18}{72 \div 18} = \frac{15}{4}\)
The final result is:
\(\left(\frac{16}{81}\right)^{-\frac{3}{4}} \times \sqrt{\frac{100}{81}} = \frac{15}{4}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26429)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Number and Numeration
Solution
Given that \(log_4 x = -3\), find x.
A
\(\frac{1}{81}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{64}\)
C
64
D
81
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\log_4 x = -3\)
\(x = 4^{-3}\)
= \(\frac{1}{64}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26433)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Number and Numeration
Solution
Given that the logarithm of a number is \(\bar{1}.8732\), find, correct to 2 significant figures the square root of the number.
A
0.29
B
0.75
C
0.86
D
0.93
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the number = d.
\(\log d = \bar{1}.8732\)
\(\log \sqrt{d} = \frac{\bar{1}.8732}{2}\)
= \(\frac{\bar{2} + 1.8732}{2}\)
= \(\bar{1}.9366\)
\(\therefore \sqrt{d} = Antilog (\bar{1}.9366)\)
= 0.86
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26434)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Number and Numeration
Solution
simplify \(\frac{10}{\sqrt{32}}\)
A
\(\frac{5}{4}\sqrt{2}\)
B
\(\frac{4}{5}\sqrt{2}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{16}\sqrt{2}\)
D
\(\frac{16}{5}\sqrt{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{10}{\sqrt{32}}\) = \(\frac{10}{\sqrt{16\times 2}}\) = \(\frac{10}{4\sqrt{2}}\)
\(\frac{10\times \sqrt{2}}{4\sqrt{2}\times\sqrt{2}}\) = \(\frac{10\sqrt{2}}{4\times 2}\) = \(\frac{5}{4}\sqrt{2}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26426)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Number and Numeration
Solution
Which of the following numbers is perfect cube?
A
350
B
504
C
950
D
1728
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
By trial and error method
1728 is a perfect cube
or try multiplying 3 same numbers based on the given options, or use the long division method, and group the divisors(same) in 3s.
i.e., 12 x 12 x 12 = 1728, making 1728 a perfect cube.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26430)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Number and Numeration
Solution
(a) Evaluate and express your answer in standard form : \(\frac{4.56 \times 3.6}{0.12}\)
(b) Without using mathematical tables or calculator, evaluate \((73.8)^{2} - (26.2)^{2}\).
(c) Simplify \(\sqrt{1\frac{19}{81}}\), expressing your answer in the form \(\frac{a}{b}\) where a and b are positive integers.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\frac{4.56 \times 3.6}{0.12} \equiv \frac{4.56 \times 360}{12}\)
= \(4.56 \times 30 \)
= \(136.8 \)
= \(1.368 \times 10^{2}\)
(b) \((73.8)^{2} - (26.2)^{2}\)
Using the method of difference of two squares,
= \((73.8 + 26.2) \times (73.8 - 26.2)\)
= \(100 \times 47.6\)
= \(4760\)
(c) \(\sqrt{1\frac{19}{81}}\)
= \(\sqrt{\frac{100}{81}}\)
= \(\frac{10}{9}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #53460)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Number and Numeration
Solution
Express \(\frac{7}{19}\) as a percentage, correct to one decimal place
A
2.7%
B
3.7%
C
27.1%
D
36.8%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{7}{19}\) as a percentage will be
\(\frac{7}{19}\times \frac{100}{1}\% = 36.8\%\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26424)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Number and Numeration
Solution
Express 398753 correct to three significant figures
A
398000
B
398700
C
398800
D
399000
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
398753 \(\approxeq\) 399000 (to 3 s.f)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26425)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Number and Numeration
Solution
What fraction must be subtracted from the sum of \(2\frac{1}{6}\) and \(2\frac{7}{12}\) to give \(3\frac{1}{4}\)?
A
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
C
\(1\frac{1}{6}\)
D
\(1\frac{1}{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(2\frac{1}{6} + 2\frac{7}{12}\)
= \(\frac{13}{6} + \frac{31}{12}\)
= \(\frac{26 + 31}{12}\)
= \(\frac{57}{12} = \frac{19}{4}\)
\(\frac{19}{4} - 3\frac{1}{4}\)
= \(\frac{19}{4} - \frac{13}{4}\)
= \(\frac{6}{4}\)
= \(1\frac{1}{2}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26428)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Number and Numeration
Solution
Find the missing number in the addition of the following numbers, in base seven
\(\begin{matrix}
4 & 3 & 2 & 1\\
1 & 2 & 3 & 4\\
* & * & * & *\\
1&2&3&4&1
\end{matrix}\)
A
3453
B
5556
C
6016
D
13453
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
4321\(_7\) + 1234\(_7\) = 5555\(_7\)
Missing number = 12341\(_7\) - 5555\(_7\)
= 3453\(_7\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26427)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Number and Numeration
Solution
The ages of three men are in the ratio 3:4:5. If the difference between the ages of the oldest and youngest is 18 years, find the sum of the ages of the three men
A
45 years
B
72 years
C
108 years
D
216 years
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given that the ages are in the ratio 3: 4: 5.
Let the sum of their ages be t.
\(\therefore\) The youngest age = \(\frac{3}{12} t\)
The eldest age = \(\frac{5}{12} t\)
\(\implies \frac{5}{12} t - \frac{3}{12} t = 18\)
\(\frac{2t}{12} = 18 \implies t = \frac{18 \times 12}{2}\)
t = 108 years.
The sum of their ages = 108 years.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26432)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Number and Numeration
Solution
A tap leaks at the rate of 2cm\(^3\) per seconds. How long will it take the tap to fill a container of 45 liters capacity? (1 liters = 1000cm\(^3\))
A
8 hours
B
6hr 15min
C
4hr 25min
D
3hr
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total capacity of the container = 45 liters = 45 x 1000
= 45000 cm\(^3\)
Time to fill the container = \(\frac{45000}{2}\)
= 22500 seconds
= \(\frac{22500}{3600}\)
= 6 hr 15 mins
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26464)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Number and Numeration
Solution
A man bought a television set on hire purchase for N25,000, out of which he paid N10,000, if he is allowed to pay the balance in eight equal installments, find the value of each installment.
A
N1250
B
N1578
C
N1875
D
N3125
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Price of television = N25,000
Paid N10, 000
Remainder = N(25,000 - 10,000)
= N15,000
Eight equal installments = \(\frac{15,000}{8}\)
= N1,875 per installment.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #26436)