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WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
The side of a square is increased from 20cm to 21cm. Calculate the percentage increase in its area
A
2.5%
B
9.3%
C
10.0%
D
10.25%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
old area = 20\(^2\) = 400
new area = 21\(^2\) = 441
% increase in area \(=\frac{41}{400}\times \frac{100}{1}\)
=10.25%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26378)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Arrange in ascending order of magnitude \(26_8, 36_7, and 25_9\)
A
\(25_9 26_8 36_7\)
B
\(26_8 25_9 36_7\)
C
\(36_7 26_8 25_9\)
D
\(36_7 25_9 26_8\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26379)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
If \(1011_2\) + \(X_7\) = \(25_{10}\), solve for X.
A
207
B
\(14_7\)
C
\(25_7\)
D
\(24_7\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(1011_2 + X_7 = 25_{10} = 1011_2 = 1 \times 2^3 + 0 \times 2^2 + 1 \times 2^1 + 1 \times 2^0\)
= 8 + 0 + 2 + 1
= \(11_{10}\)
\(X_7 = 25_{10} - 11_{10}\)
= \(14_{10}\)
\(\begin{array}{c|c}
7 & 14 \\ 7 & 2 R 0 \\ & 0 R 2
\end{array}\)
X = \(20_7\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30554)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
Evaluate [\(\frac{1}{0.03}\) \(\div\) \(\frac{1}{0.024}\)]-1 correct to 2 decimal places
A
3.76
B
1.25
C
0.94
D
0.75
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
[\(\frac{1}{0.03}\) + \(\frac{1}{0.024}\)]
= [\(\frac{1}{0.03 \times 0.024}\)]-1
= [\(\frac{0.024}{0.003}\)]-1
= \(\frac{0.03}{0.024}\)
= \(\frac{30}{24}\) = 1.25
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30559)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
If \(b^3\) = \(a^{-2}\) and \(c^{\frac{1}{3}}\) = \(a^\frac{1}{2}\)b, express c in terms of a
A
a-\(\frac{1}{2}\)
B
a\(\frac{1}{3}\)
C
a\(\frac{3}{2}\)
D
a\(\frac{2}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(c^{\frac{1}{3}}\) = \(a^{\frac{1}{2}}\)b
b = \(a^{-2}\) and \(c^{\frac{1}{3}}\) = \(a^{\frac{1}{2}}\)b
b = \(a^{-\frac{2}{3}}\)
\(c^{\frac{1}{3}}\) = \(a^{\frac{1}{2}}\) x \(a^{-\frac{2}{3}}\) = \(a^{-\frac{1}{6}}\)
take the cube of both sides
c = (\(a^{-\frac{1}{6}})^3\) = \(a^{-\frac{1}{2}}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30603)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Given that log4(Y - 1) + log4(\(\frac{1}{2}\)x) = 1 and log2(y + 1) + log2x = 2, solve for x and y respectively
A
2, 3
B
3, 2
C
-2, -3
D
-3, -2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
log4(y - 1) + log4(\(\frac{1}{2}\)x) = 1
log4(y - 1)(\(\frac{1}{2}\)x) \(\to\) (y - 1)(\(\frac{1}{2}\)x) = 4 ........(1)
log2(y + 1) + log2x = 2
log2(y + 1)x = 2 \(\to\) (y + 1)x = 22 = 4.....(ii)
From equation (ii) x = \(\frac{4}{y + 1}\)........(iii)
put equation (iii) in (i) = y (y - 1)[\(\frac{1}{2}(\frac{4}{y - 1}\))] = 4
= 2y - 2
= 4y + 4
2y = -6
y = -3
x = \(\frac{4}{-3 + 1}\)
= \(\frac{4}{-2}\)
X = 2
therefore x = -2, y = -3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30619)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Find the value of k if \(\frac{k}{\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{2}}\) = k\(\sqrt{3 - 2}\)
A
3
B
2
C
\(\sqrt{3}\)
D
\(\sqrt 2\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{k}{\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{2}}\) = k\(\sqrt{3 - 2}\)
\(\frac{k}{\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{2}}\) x \(\frac{\sqrt{3} - \sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3} - \sqrt{2}}\) = k\(\sqrt{3 - 2}\)
K(\(\sqrt{3}\) - K\(\sqrt{2}\) ) = K\(\sqrt{3}\) - 2
K\(\sqrt{3}\) - K\(\sqrt{3}\) - K\(\sqrt{2}\) = - 2
- K\(\sqrt{2}\) = - 2
K = \(\frac{- 2}{- \sqrt{2}}\)
K = \(\frac{2}{\sqrt{2}}\) x \(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{2}}\)
K = \(\frac{2\sqrt{2}}{2}\) = \(\sqrt{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30643)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
A market woman sells oil in cylindrical tins 10cm deep and 6cm in diameter at N15.00 each. If she bought a full cylindrical jug 18cm deep and 10cm in diameter for N50.00, how much did she make by selling all the oil?
A
N62.50
B
N35.00
C
N31.00
D
N25.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
V\(\pi\)r2h = \(\pi\)(3)2(10) = 90\(\pi\)cm3
V = \(\pi\)(5)2 x 18 = 450\(\pi\)cm3
No of volume = \(\frac{450\pi}{90\pi}\)
= 5
selling price = 5 x N15 = N75
profit = N75 - N50 = N25.00
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30649)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
A man is paid r naira per hour for normal work and double rate for overtime. if he does a 35-hour week which includes q hours of overtime, what is his weekly earning in naira?
A
r(35 + q)
B
q(35r - q)
C
q(35 + r)
D
r(35 + 2q)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The cost of normal work = 35r
The cost of overtime = q x 2r = 2qr
The man's total weekly earning = 35r + 2qr
= r(35 + 2q)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30650)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Solve for the equation \(\sqrt{x}\) - \(\sqrt{(x - 2)}\) - 1 = 0
A
\(\frac{3}{2}\)
B
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
C
\(\frac{4}{9}\)
D
\(\frac{9}{4}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\sqrt{x}\) - \(\sqrt{(x - 2)}\) - 1 = 0
= \(\sqrt{x}\) - \(\sqrt{(x - 2)}\) = 1
= (\(\sqrt{x}\) - \(\sqrt{(x - 2)}\))2 = 1
= x - 2 \(\sqrt{x(x - 2)}\) + x -2 = 1
= (2x - 3)2 = [2 \(\sqrt{x(x - 4)}\)]2
= 4x2 - 12x + 9
= 4(x2 - 2x)
= 4x2 - 12x + 9
= 4x2 - 8x
4x = 9
x = \(\frac{9}{4}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30674)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Make \(\frac{a}{x}\) the subject of formula \(\frac{x + a}{x - a}\) = m
A
\(\frac{m - 1}{m + 1}\)
B
\(\frac{m + 1}{1 - m}\)
C
\(\frac{1 - m}{1 + m}\)
D
\(\frac{m + 1}{m - 1}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{x + a}{x - a}\) = m
x + a = mx - ma
a + ma = mx - x
a(m + 1) = x(m - 1)
\(\frac{a}{x}\) = \(\frac{m - 1}{m + 1}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30684)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Divide 2x\(^{3}\) + 11x\(^2\) + 17x + 6 by 2x + 1.
A
x2 + 5x + 6
B
2x2 + 5x - 6
C
2x2 + 5x + 6
D
x2 - 5x + 6
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 #30687)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
Express in partial fractions \(\frac{11x + 2}{6x^2 - x - 1}\)
A
\(\frac{1}{3x - 1}\) + \(\frac{3}{2x + 1}\)
B
\(\frac{3}{3x + 1}\) - \(\frac{1}{2x - 1}\)
C
\(\frac{3}{3x + 1}\) - \(\frac{1}{2x - 1}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{3x + 1}\) + \(\frac{3}{2x - 1}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{11x + 2}{6x^2 - x - 1}\) = \(\frac{11x + 2}{(3x + 1)(2x - 1)}\)
= \(\frac{A}{3x + 1}\) + \(\frac{B}{2x - 1}\)
11x + 2 = A(2x - 1) + B(3x + 1)
put x = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
\(\frac{15}{2} = \frac{5}{2}B\)
B = 3.
put x = \(-\frac{1}{3}\)
\(-\frac{5}{3} = \frac{-5}{3}\)A \(\implies\) A = 1
∴ \(\frac{11x +2}{6x^2 - x - 1}\) = \(\frac{1}{3x + 1}\) + \(\frac{3}{2x - 1}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30696)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
If x is a positive real number, find the range of values for which \(\frac{1}{3x}\) + \(\frac{1}{2}\) > \(\frac{1}{4x}\)
A
x > -\(\frac{1}{6}\)
B
x > 0
C
0 < x < 4
D
0 < x < \(\frac{1}{6}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{1}{3x}\) + \(\frac{1}{2}\) > \(\frac{1}{4x}\)
= \(\frac{2 + 3x}{6x}\) > \(\frac{1}{4x}\)
= 4x(2 + 3x) > 6x = 12x\(^2\) - 2x = 0
= 2x(6x - 1) > 0 = x(6x - 1) > 0
Case 1 (-, -) = x < 0, 6x -1 < 0
= x < 0, x < \(\frac{1}{6}\) = x < \(\frac{1}{6}\) (solution)
Case 2 (+, +) = x > 0, 6x -1 > 0 = x > 0, x > \(\frac{1}{6}\)
Combining solutions in cases(1) and (2)
= x > 0, x < \(\frac{1}{6}\) = 0 < x < \(\frac{1}{6}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30704)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1998
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Solution
If p + 1, 2P - 10, 1 - 4p2are three consecutive terms of an arithmetic progression, find the possible values of p
A
-4, 2
B
-3, \(\frac{4}{11}\)
C
-\(\frac{4}{11}\), 2
D
5, -3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2p - 10 = \(\frac{p + 1 + 1 - 4P^2}{2}\) (Arithmetic mean)
= 2(2p - 100 = p + 2 - 4P2)
= 4p - 20 = p + 2 - 4p2
= 4p2 + 3p - 22 = 0
= (p - 2)(4p + 11) = 0
∴ p = 2 or -\(\frac{4}{11}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30708)