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WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Find the value of x in 0.5x + 2.6 = 5x + 0.35
A
0.5
B
2
C
2.6
D
5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(0.5x + 2.6 = 5x + 0.35\\
0.5x - 5x = 0.35-2.6\\
-4.5x = -2.25\\
x = \frac{-2.25}{-4.5}\\
0.5\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26525)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
Find the value of x in the diagram
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
31o
B
35o
C
37o
D
41o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sum of exterior angle of any polygon is 360o
(2x+5)o + 2xo + (x-20)o + xo + (3x+10)o + (x + 15)o = 360o; 10x = 350
x = 35
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26526)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
If \(M5_{ten} = 1001011_{two}\) find the value of M
A
5
B
6
C
7
D
8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(M5_{ten} = 1001011_{two}\\
=1 \times 2^6 + 0\times 2^5 + 0\times 2^4 + 1\times 2^3 + 0\times 2^2 + 1\times 2^1 \\
=64+8+2+1=75_{ten}\\
∴ m = 7 \)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26527)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
The diagram is the graph of \(y = 6 + x - x^2\). The graph intercepts the x- axis at P and R and the y- axis at Q.
What is the value of y at Q?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
\(6\frac{1}{3}\)
B
6
C
3
D
zero
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26528)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
The diagram is the graph of \(y = 6 + x - x^2\). The graph intercepts the x-axis at P and R and the y-axis at Q.
When \(y = 3\frac{1}{3}\), what is the positive value of x?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
\( 2\frac{1}{2}\)
B
\( 2\frac{1}{5}\)
C
\( 1\frac{1}{5}\)
D
zero
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Draw a straight horizontal line across the y-axis at y = 3\(\frac{1}{3}\). let the line cut through the curve.
the points where the horizontal line meets the curve, trace it down to the x-axis to obtain the values of x when y = 3\(\frac{1}{3}\)
take only the positive value of x.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26530)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
The length, in cm, of the sides of a right angled triangle are x, (x+2) and (x+1) where x > 0. Find , in cm, the length of its hypotenuse
A
4
B
5
C
13
D
17
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The longest side of a right angle triangle is the hypotenuse.
\((x + 2)^{2} = x^{2} + (x + 1)^{2}\)
\(x^2 + 4x + 4 = x^2 + x^2 + 2x + 1\)
\(2x^{2} - x^{2} + 2x - 4x + 1 - 4 = 0\)
\(x^{2} - 2x - 3 = 0\)
\(x^{2} - 3x + x - 3 = 0 \implies x(x - 3) + 1(x - 3) = 0\)
\((x - 3)(x + 1) = 0 \implies \text{x = 3 or -1}\)
\(x > 0 \implies x = 3\)
The longest side = 3 + 2 = 5.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26531)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
If log 2 = 0.3010 and log 2\(^y\) = 1.8062, find; correct to the nearest whole number, the value of y.
A
6
B
5
C
4
D
-5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(log2 = 0.3010\hspace{1mm}given\\
log2^y = 1.8062\\
∴ ylog2 = 1.8062\\
y=\frac{1.8062}{logy}=\frac{1.8062}{0.3010}=6\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26532)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Points X, Y and Z are located in the same horizontal plane such that Y is 12 km north of X and Z is on a bearing of 270^\circ from X. If |XZ| = 6km, calculate, correct to one decimal place, lYZl
A
18km
B
13.4km
C
13km
D
10.4km
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
ZY\(^2\) = 12\(^2\) + 6\(^2\)
ZY\(^2\) = 144 + 36 = 180
ZY = \(\sqrt{180}\)
= \(13.416\)
= 13.4 km
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26533)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
The ratio of the number of men to the number of women in a 20 member committee is 3:1. How many women must be added to the 20-member committee so as to make the ratio of men to women 3:2?
A
2
B
5
C
7
D
9
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
20 members in the ratio 3:1
Number of women = \(\frac{1}{4} \times 20\)
= 5
Let the number of women to be added = x
Total number of members in the committee = 20 + x
\(\frac{5 + x}{20 + x} = \frac{2}{5}\)
\(5(5 + x) = 2(20 + x)\)
\(25 + 5x = 40 + 2x \implies 5x - 2x = 40 - 25\)
\(3x = 15 \implies x = 5\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26534)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Variations
Solution
If (x + 3) varies directly as y and x = 3 when y = 12, what is the value of x when y = 8?
A
1
B
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
C
\(-\frac{1}{2}\)
D
-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\((x+3) \propto y\\
∴x + 3 = ky\hspace{1mm}when\hspace{1mm}x = 3, y = 12\\
3+3 = 12k\\
∴ k = \frac{1}{2}\\
\Longrightarrow x + 3 = \frac{1}{2}y\) to find x when y = 8
\(x + 3 = \frac{1}{2}\times 8\\
x=4-3\\
x = 1\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26535)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Diagram
From the diagram, find the bearing of Q from P.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
236o
B
214o
C
146o
D
124o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26536)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Solution
Find the nth term of the sequence 4, 10, 16 ,...
A
2(3n- 1)
B
2(2 + 3 n-1)
C
2 n + 2
D
2(3n+2)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(T_{1} = 4; T_2 = 10; T_3 = 16\)
\(T_{2} - T_1 = T_3 - T_1 = 6\)
\(T_n = a + (n - 1) d\)
= \(4 + (n - 1) \times 6\)
= \(4 + 6n - 6\)
= \(6n - 2\)
= 2(3n - 1)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26537)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
If (-3, -4) is a point on the line y = mx + 2 find the value of m.
A
-2
B
\(\frac{7}{4}\)
C
2
D
\(\frac{8}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If (-3, -4) is a point on the line then
-4 = -3m + 2
-4 - 2 = -3m
-6 = -3m
m = 2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26538)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Diagram
Solution
Which of the following is represented by the above sketch?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
y = x2 + x - 6
B
y = x2 - x - 6
C
y = x2 - x + 6
D
y = x2 + x + 6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the graph, the zeros of the equation exist at x = -2 and x = 3
\(\therefore\) (x + 2) = 0 and (x - 3) = 0
\(\implies (x + 2)(x - 3) = 0\)
\(x^2 - 3x + 2x - 6 = 0\)
\(x^2 - x - 6 = 0\) is the equation represented on the graph.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26539)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, SQ is a tangent to the circle at P, XP||YQ, ∠XPY = 56 o and ∠PXY = 80 o.Find angle PQY
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
34o
B
13.36o
C
44o
D
46o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
< XYQ = 180^\circ - (80^\circ + 56^\circ)
= 44^\circ
< PYQ = 56^\circ (alternate angles, XP||YQ)
< QPY = 90^\circ
< PQY = 180^\circ - (90^\circ + 56^\circ)
= 34^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26540)