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Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
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
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
(a) A manufacturer offers distributors a discount of \(20%\) on any article bought and a further discount of \(2\frac{1}{2}%\) for prompt payment.
(i) if the marked price of an article is N25,000, find the total amount saved by a distributor for paying promptly. (ii) if a distributor pays N11,700 promptly for an article marked Nx, find the value of x.
(b) Factorize \(6y^{2} - 149y - 102\), hence solve the equation \(6y^{2} - 149y - 102 = 0\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) (i) First discount = 20% of N25,000
= \(\frac{20}{100} \times N25,000 = N5,000\)
Further discount for prompt payment = \(2\frac{1}{2}%\) of N25,000.
= \(\frac{5}{200} \times N25,000 = N625\)
\(\therefore \text{Total amount saved by distributor} = N(5,000 + 625)\)
= \(N5625\)
(ii) Total %age discount for prompt payment = \((20 + 2\frac{1}{2})% = 22\frac{1}{2}%\)
Therefore, the distributor paid \((100% - 22\frac{1}{2}%) \times Nx\)
= \(77\frac{1}{2}% \times Nx\)
\(\implies 77\frac{1}{2}% \times x = 11,700\)
\(x = \frac{11,700 \times 200}{155}\)
= \(N15,096.77\)
(b) \(6y^{2} - 149y - 102 \)
= \(6y^{2} - 153y + 4y - 102\)
= \(3y(2y - 51) + 2(2y - 51)\)
= \((3y + 2)(2y - 51)\)
\(\therefore 6y^{2} - 149y - 102 = 0 \implies (3y + 2)(2y - 51) = 0\)
\(3y + 2 = 0 \implies 3y = -2 \)
\(y = -\frac{2}{3}\)
\(2y - 51 = 0 \implies 2y = 51\)
\(y = 25\frac{1}{2}\)
\(\therefore y = -\frac{2}{3} ; y = 25\frac{1}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53318)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
(a) Without using calculator or mathematical tables, evaluate \(\frac{3}{\sqrt{3}}(\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} - \frac{\sqrt{12}}{6})\)
(b) In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle. The side AB is produced to E, < ACB = 49^\circ and < CBE = 68^\circ. Calculate,
(i) the interior angle AOC ; (ii) < BOC.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\frac{3}{\sqrt{3}}(\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} - \frac{\sqrt{12}}{6})\)
= \(\frac{6}{\sqrt{9}} - \frac{3\sqrt{12}}{6\sqrt{3}}\)
= \(2 - \frac{2\sqrt{3}}{2\sqrt{3}}\)
= \(2 - 1 = 1\)
(b)(i) \(< ABC = 180^\circ - 68^\circ = 112^\circ\)
\(< AOC = 2 \times 112^\circ = 224^\circ\)
\(\hat{O} = < AOC (obtuse)\)
= \(360^\circ - 224^\circ = 136^\circ\)
(ii) In \(\Delta AOC\), OA = OC (radii)
\(\therefore \Delta AOC = isosceles\)
\(\hat{A} = < OAC ; \hat{C} = < ACO ; \hat{A} = \hat{C} = x\)
\(\hat{O} + \hat{A} + \hat{C} = 180^\circ\)
\(136^\circ + x + x = 180^\circ \implies 2x = 44^\circ\)
\(x = 22^\circ\)
In \(\Delta BOC\), OB = OC (radii)
\(\therefore \Delta BOC = isosceles\)
\(< OCB = 49^\circ + 22^\circ= 71^\circ\)
\(< OBC = < OCB = 71^\circ\)
\(< OBC + < OCB + < BOC = 180^\circ\)
\(71^\circ + 71^\circ + < BOC = 180^\circ\)
\(< BOC = 180^\circ - 142^\circ = 38^\circ\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53319)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
The probabilities that Ade, Kujo and Fati will pass an examination are \(\frac{2}{3}, \frac{5}{8}\) and \(\frac{3}{4}\) respectively. Find the probability that
(a) the three ;
(b) none of them ;
(c) Ade and Kujo only ; will pass the examination.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(P(Ade) = \frac{2}{3} ; P(Kujo) = \frac{5}{8} ; P(Fati) = \frac{3}{4}\)
\(P(\text{all three pass the exam}) = \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{5}{8} \times \frac{3}{4}\)
= \(\frac{5}{16}\)
(b) P(Ade fails) = \(1 - \frac{2}{3} = \frac{1}{3}\)
P(Kujo fails) = \(1 - \frac{5}{8} = \frac{3}{8}\)
P(Fati fails) = \(1 - \frac{3}{4} = \frac{1}{4}\)
P(none passes) = \(\frac{1}{3} \times \frac{3}{8} \times \frac{1}{4}\)
= \(\frac{1}{32}\).
(c) P(Ade and Kujo only pass) = \(\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{5}{8} \times \frac{1}{4}\)
= \(\frac{5}{48}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53321)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
(a) Simplify : \(\frac{1}{2}\log_{10} 25 - 2\log_{10} 3 + \log_{10} 18\)
(b) If \(123_{y} = 83_{10}\), obtain an equation in y, hence find the value of y.
(c) Solve the equation \(\frac{9^{2x - 3}}{3^{x + 3}} = 1\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\frac{1}{2}\log_{10} 25 - 2\log_{10} 3 + \log_{10} 18\)
= \(\log_{10} (25^{\frac{1}{2}}) - \log_{10} (3^{2}) + \log_{10} 18\)
= \(\log_{10} (\frac{5 \times 18}{9})\)
= \(\log_{10} 10\)
= 1
(b) \(123_{y} = (1 \times y^{2}) + (2 \times y^{1}) + (3 \times y^{0})\)
\(y^{2} + 2y + 3 = 83\)
\(y^{2} + 2y + 3 - 83 = 0 \implies y^{2} + 2y - 80 = 0\)
Equation : \(y^{2} + 2y - 80 = 0\)
\(y^{2} - 8y + 10y - 80 = 0\)
\(y(y - 8) + 10(y - 8) = 0\)
\((y + 10)(y - 8) = 0 \implies y = -10 ; 8\)
y = 8 since y cannot be negative.
(c) \(\frac{9^{2x - 3}}{3^{x + 3}} = 1\)
\(\implies 9^{2x - 3} = 3^{x + 3}\)
\((3^{2})^{2x - 3} = 3^{x + 3}\)
\(3^{4x - 6} = 3^{x + 3}\)
\(\implies 4x - 6 = x + 3\)
\(4x - x = 3 + 6 \implies 3x = 9\)
\(x = 3\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53327)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
(a) The first term of an Arithmetic Progression(AP) is 3 and the common difference is 4. Find the sum of the first 28 terms.
(b) Given that \(x = \frac{2m}{1 - m^{2}}\) and \(y = \frac{2m}{1 + m}\), express 2x - y in terms of m in the simplest form.
(c) The angles of pentagon are x^\circ, 2x^\circ, 3x^\circ, 2x^\circ and (3x - 10)^\circ. Find the value of x.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(a = 3; d = 4 ; n = 28\)
\(S_{n} = \frac{n}{2}(2a + (n - 1)d)\)
\(S_{28} = \frac{28}{2}(2(3) + (28 - 1) 4)\)
= \(14(6 + 108)\)
= \(14(114)\)
= \(1596\)
(b) \(x = \frac{2m}{1 - m^{2}} ; y = \frac{2m}{1 + m}\)
\(2x - y = 2(\frac{2m}{1 - m^{2}}) - (\frac{2m}{1 + m})\)
= \(\frac{4m}{1 - m^{2}} - \frac{2m}{1 + m}\)
= \(\frac{4m - 2m(1 - m)}{1 - m^{2}}\)
= \(\frac{4m - 2m + 2m^{2}}{1 - m^{2}}\)
= \(\frac{2m^{2} + 2m}{1 - m^{2}}\)
= \(\frac{2m(m + 1)}{(1 + m)(1 - m)}\)
= \(\frac{2m}{1 - m}\)
(c) Sum of interior angles = (2n - 4)90^\circ
When n = 5 (pentagon),
= \((2(5) - 4) \times 90^\circ\)
= \(540^\circ\)
\(x + 2x + 3x + 2x + (3x - 10) = 11x - 10\)
= \(11x - 10 = 540^\circ\)
= \(11x = 550^\circ\)
= \(x = 50^\circ\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53335)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
(a) An open rectangular tank is made of a steel plate of area 1440\(m^{2}\). Its length is twice its width . If the depth of the tank is 4m less than its width, find its length.
(b) A man saved N3,000 in a bank P, whose interest rate was x% per annum and N2,000 in another bank Q whose interest rate was y% per annum. His total interest in one year was N640. If he had saved N2,000 in P and N3,000 in Q for the same period, he would have gained N20 as additional interest. Find the values of x and y.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) Width = x m; Length = 2x m; Height = (x - 4) m.
Total surface area = 2Lh + WL + 2Wh
= \(2(2x)(x - 4) + x(2x) + 2(x)(x - 4) = 1440 m^{2}\)
= \(4x^{2} - 16x + 2x^{2} + 2x^{2} - 8x = 1440\)
= \(8x^{2} - 24x = 1440\)
= \(x^{2} - 3x - 180 = 0\)
= \((x - 15)(x + 12) = 0\)
\(x = 15m\)
Length = 2(15m) = 30m.
(b) \(I = \frac{PRT}{100}\)
\(I_{P} + I_{Q} = I_{T}\)
\(\frac{3000 \times x \times 1}{100} + \frac{2000 \times y \times 1}{100} = 640\)
\(30x + 20y = 640 \implies 3x + 2y = 64 .... (1)\)
\(\frac{2000 \times x \times 1}{100} + \frac{3000 \times y \times 1}{100} = 660\)
\(20x + 30y = 660 \implies 2x + 3y = 66 .... (2)\)
To eliminate x , multiply (1) by 2 and (2) by 3.
\(6x + 4y = 128 ... (1)\)
\(6x + 9y = 198 .... (2)\)
(2) - (1) : \(9y - 4y = 198 - 128 \implies 5y = 70\)
\(y = 14\)
\(2x + 3y = 66 \implies 2x + 3(14) = 66\)
\(2x + 42 = 66 \implies 2x = 24\)
\(x = 12\)
\(\therefore x = 12 ; y = 14\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53350)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
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
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Using ruler and a pair of compasses only,
(a) construct, (i) triangle XYZ with |XY| = 8cm, < YXZ = 60^\circ and < XYZ = 30^\circ ; (ii) the perpendicular ZT to meet XY in T ; (iii) the locus \(l_{1}\) of points equidistant from ZY and XY.
(b) If \(l_{1}\) and ZT intersect at S, measure |ST|.
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 #53365)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
In the diagram, /PQ/ = 8m, /QR/ = 13m, the bearing of Q from P is 050^\circ and the bearing of R from Q is 130^\circ.
(a) Calculate, correct to 3 significant figures, (i) /PR/ ; (ii) the bearing of R from P.
(b) Calculate the shortest distance between Q and PR, hence the area of triangle PQR.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)(i) < PQR = (180^\circ - 130^\circ) + 50^\circ = 100^\circ
\(PR^{2} = PQ^{2} + QR^{2} - 2(PQ)(QR) \cos < PQR\)
= \(8^{2} + 13^{2} - 2(8)(13) \cos 100\)
= \(233 + 36.118\)
\(PR^{2} = 269.118\)
\(PR = 16.405 m \approxeq 16.4 m\)
(ii) \(\frac{QR}{\sin < QPR} = \frac{PR}{\sin < PQR}\)
\(\frac{13}{\sin < QPR} = \frac{16.4}{\sin 100}\)
\(\sin < QPR = \frac{13 \times \sin 100}{16.4}\)
\(\sin < QPR = 0.7806\)
\(< QPR = 51.32^\circ \approxeq 51.3^\circ\)
The bearing of R from P = 50^\circ + 51.3^\circ = 101.3^\circ
\(\approxeq\) 101^\circ.
(b)
In \(\Delta PQD\),
\(\frac{h}{8} = \sin 51.3\)
\(h = 8 \sin 51.3\)
= \(6.243 m \)
\(\approxeq 6.24 m\)
Area of \(\Delta PQR = \frac{1}{2} \times PR \times h\)
\(\frac{1}{2} \times 6.24 \times 16.4 = 51.166 m^{2}\)
\(\approxeq 51.2 m^{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53371)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
The following data gives the lengths, in cm, of 30 pieces of iron rods :
45 55 65 60 61 68 59 54 64 76 50 68 72 68 80 67 70 62 79 67 64 63 71 59 64 53 57 74 55 57
(a) Using class intervals of 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, ... construct a frequency table of the data.
(b) Draw the histogram for the distribution
(c) Calculate the mean of the distribution
(d) What is the probability of selecting an iron rod whose length is in the modal class?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
Class
Interval
Freq (f)
Tally
Mid-point
(x)
\(fx\)
45 - 49
1
|
47
47
50 - 54
3
|||
52
156
55 - 59
6
|||| |
57
342
60 - 64
7
|||| ||
62
434
65 - 69
6
|||| |
67
402
70 - 74
4
||||
72
288
75 - 79
2
||
77
154
80 - 84
1
|
82
82
\(\sum\)
30
1905
(b)
(c) Mean \(\bar{x} = \frac{\sum fx}{\sum f}\)
= \(\frac{1905}{30}\)
= \(63.5\).
(d) P(iron rod in modal class) = \(\frac{7}{30}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53372)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Differentiation & Applications
Solution
Given is the graph of the relation \(y = ax^{2} + bx + c\) where a, b and c are constants. Use the graph to :
(a) find the roots of the equation \(ax^{2} + bx + c = 0\);
(b) determine the values of constants a, b and c in the relation using the values of the coordinates P and Q and hence write down the relation illustrated in the graph
(c) find the maximum value of y and the corresponding value of x at this point.
(d) find the values of x when y = 2.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) The roots of the equation are -1.5 or 2.
(b) C = 6 (intercept on the positive vertical axis)
\(ax^{2} + bx + c = 0\)
When x = 2, c = 6
\(4a + 2b + 6 = 0 \implies 4a + 2b = -6 ....(1)\)
When x = -1.5, c = 6
\(a(-1.5)^{2} + b(-1.5) = -6\)
\(\frac{9a}{4} - \frac{3b}{2} = -6 \implies 9a - 6b = -24 ... (2)\)
Multiply (1) by 3 : \(12a + 6b = -18 ... (1a)\)
(1a) + (2) : \(12a + 9a = -18 - 24 \implies 21a = -42\)
\(a = -2\)
\(4a + 2b = -6 \implies 4(-2) + 2b = -6\)
\(2b = -6 + 8 = 2 \implies b = 1\)
(a, b, c) = (-2, 1, 6)
Hence the relation illustrated in the graph is \(y = -2x^{2} + x + 6\).
(c) When \(x = 0.2, y_{max} = 6.2\)
(d) When \(y = 2, x = \text{ -1.2 or 1.7}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53374)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The witness averred that had seen Dosun at the scene of the crime?
A
argued
B
confirmed
C
denied
D
affirmed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11554)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The high cost of living these days calls for a lot of frugality?
A
extravagance
B
economy
C
recklessness
D
prudence
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11556)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Tunde's reaction underscores the point I was making?
A
justifies
B
emphasizes
C
summarizes
D
contradicts
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11557)