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WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Number and Numeration
Solution
Make R the subject of the relation V = \pil(R\(^2\) - r\(^2\))
A
R = \(\sqrt{\frac{V}{πl} + r^2}\)
B
R = \(\sqrt{\frac{V}{πl} - r^2}\)
C
R = \(\sqrt{V - πlr^2}\)
D
R = \(\sqrt{V + πlr^2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
V = \pil(R\(^2\) - r\(^2\))
Divide both sides by \pil
\(\frac{V}{\pil}\) = (R\(^2\) - r\(^2\))
R\(^2\) = \(\frac{V}{\pil}\) + r\(^2\)
Take the square root of both sides
R = \(\sqrt{\frac{V}{\pil} + r^2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71777)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Number and Numeration
Solution
Consider the following statements:
m = Edna is respectful
n = Edna is brilliant,
If m ⇒ n, which of the following is valid?
A
¬n ⇒ ¬m.
B
¬m ⇒ ¬n.
C
n ⇒ ¬m.
D
m ⇒ n.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given: m: Edna is respectful, n: Edna is brilliant
From the implication m ⇒ n:
a) Contra-positive: If Edna is not brilliant (¬n), then she is not respectful (¬m): ¬n ⇒ ¬m
b) Direct: If Edna is respectful (m), then she is brilliant (n)
c) Invalid: If Edna is brilliant (n), we cannot conclude she is respectful (m)
Thus, the valid conclusion is: ¬n ⇒ ¬m.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71778)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Number and Numeration
Solution
A number is added to both the numerator and the denominator of the fraction \(\frac{1}{8}\) if the result is \(\frac{1}{2}\), find the number.
A
3
B
4
C
5
D
6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the number added to the fraction \(\frac{1}{8}\) be y
So, \(\frac{1 + y }{8 + y}\) = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
cross multiply
8 + y = 2 + 2y
2y - y = 8 - 2
y = 6.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71779)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Number and Numeration
Solution
Gifty, Justina, and Frank shared 60 oranges in the ratio 5: 3: 7 respectively. How many oranges did Justina receive?
A
16
B
12
C
20
D
28
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total oranges = 60, total ratio = 5 + 3 + 7 = 15
Justina"s shared of the 60 oranges = \(\frac{3}{15}\) x 60 = 12
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71780)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Algebra
Solution
Find the quadratic equation whose roots are \(\frac{2}{3}\) and - 1
A
3x\(^2\) - x - 2 = 0
B
3x\(^2\) + x + 2 = 0
C
3x\(^2\) + x - 2 = 0
D
3x\(^2\) + x - 1 = 0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The roots are \(\frac{2}{3}\) and - 1
Using x\(^2\) - (\alpha + \beta)x + \alpha\beta = 0
\alpha + \beta = \(\frac{2}{3}\) + (-1) = \(\frac{2}{3}\) - 1 = \(\frac{-1}{3}\)
\alpha\beta = \(\frac{2}{3}\) x (-1) = \(\frac{-2}{3}\)
x\(^2\) - (\(\frac{-1}{3}\) )x + (\(\frac{-2}{3}\)) = 0
multiply through by 3
3x\(^2\) + x - 2 = 0
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71787)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Number and Numeration
Solution
A piece of rod of length 44 m is cut to form a rectangular shape such that the ratio of the length to the breadth is 7: 4. Find the breath.
A
8m
B
14m
C
16m
D
24m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Perimeter of a rectangle = 2(L + B) = length of rod = 44 m
The ratio of length to breadth = 7: 4
That is, \(\frac{L}{B}\) = \(\frac{7}{4}\)
So, L = \(\frac{7B}{4}\)
Perimeter of a rectangle = 2(\(\frac{7B}{4}\)+ B) = 44
Divide through by 2
(\(\frac{7B}{4}\)+ B) = 22
(\(\frac{11B}{4}\)+ B) = 22
cross multiply
11B = 22 x 4 = 88
B = (\(\frac{88}{11}\) = 8m.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71795)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A ladder 15 m long leans against a vertical pole, making an angle of 72º with the horizontal. Calculate, correct to one decimal place, the distance between the foot of the ladder and the pole.
A
15.8 m
B
14.3 m
C
4.9 m
D
4.6 m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Cos 72º = \(\frac{d}{15}\)
d = Cos 72 x 15 = 4.63 m ≈ 4.6m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71801)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, O is the centre of the circle. If | \(\overline{OA}\) = 25 cm and |\(\overline{AB}\) = 40 cm, find |\(\overline{OH}\)|
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
15 cm
B
20 cm
C
25 cm
D
30 cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Line OH divides Line AB into two halves, therefore, Line AH = Line HB = 20cm
Considering \(\triangle\) AOH
(\(\overline{OH})^2\) = 25\(^2\) - 20\(^2\) = 625 - 400 = 225
Taking the square root of both sides
(\(\overline{OH}\) = \(\sqrt{225}\) = 15 cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71802)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
A car valued at $ 600,000.00 depreciates by 10% each year. What will be the value of the car at the end of two years?
A
$ 120,000.00
B
$ 480,000.00
C
$ 486,000.00
D
$ 540,000.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Using P\(_n\) = P\(_o\)(1 - \(\frac{r}{100})^n\)
= 600,000(1 - \(\frac{10}{100})^2\)
= 600,000(0.90)\(^2\) = $486,000.00
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71803)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Given that P is 25 m on a bearing of 330º from Q, how far south of P is Q?
A
25.2 m
B
21.7 m
C
19.8 m
D
18.5 m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sin 60º = \(\frac{d}{25}\)
d = Sin 60º x 25 = 21.6506m ≈ 21.7m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71804)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Number and Numeration
Solution
The length and breadth of a cuboid are 15 cm and 8 cm respectively. If the volume of the cuboid is 1560 cm\(^3\), calculate the total surface area.
A
976cm\(^2\)
B
838cm\(^2\)
C
792cm\(^2\)
D
746cm\(^2\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Volume of a cuboid = LBH = 1560cm\(^2\)
V = 15 x 8 x H = 1560
H = \(\frac{1560}{15 \times 8}\) = 13cm
Total surface area of a cuboid = 2(LB + LH + BH)
= 2((15 x 8) + ( 15 x 13) + ( 8 x 13))
= 2(120 + 195 + 104) = 2(419) = 838 cm\(^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71805)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Number and Numeration
Solution
The number 1621 was subtracted from 6244 in base x. If the result was 4323, find x.
A
Seven
B
Eight
C
Nine
D
Ten
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given that \( 6244_x - 1621_x = 4323_x \), find the value of \( x \).
{Step 1: Convert to decimal:}
\[6244_x = 6x^3 + 2x^2 + 4x + 4\]
\[1621_x = 1x^3 + 6x^2 + 2x + 1\]
\[4323_x = 4x^3 + 3x^2 + 2x + 3\]
f{Step 2: Set up the equation:}
\[(6x^3 + 2x^2 + 4x + 4) - (1x^3 + 6x^2 + 2x + 1) = 4x^3 + 3x^2 + 2x + 3\]
{Step 3: Simplify the left side:}
\[(6x^3 - 1x^3) + (2x^2 - 6x^2) + (4x - 2x) + (4 - 1) = 5x^3 - 4x^2 + 2x + 3\]
{Step 4: Set the equation:}
\[5x^3 - 4x^2 + 2x + 3 = 4x^3 + 3x^2 + 2x + 3\]
{Step 5: Combine like terms:}
\[5x^3 - 4x^3 - 4x^2 - 3x^2 + 2x - 2x + 3 - 3 = 0\]
\[x^3 - 7x^2 = 0\]
{Step 6: Factor the equation:}
\[x^2(x - 7) = 0\]
{Step 7: Solutions:}
\[x = 7 \quad (\text{valid}), \quad x = 0 \quad (\text{not valid})\]
\Thus, the base \( x \) is 7
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71806)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Number and Numeration
Solution
Factorize completely: 27x\(^2\) - 48y\(^2\)
A
3(3x + 4y)(3x - 4y)
B
3(3x + 4y)(3x + 4y)
C
3(9x - 16y)(9x + 16y)
D
3(9x - 16y)(9x - 16y)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
27x\(^2\) - 48y\(^2\) = 3(9x\(^2\) - 16y\(^2\))
difference of two squares
3((3x)\(^2\) - (4y)\(^2\)) = 3((3x - 4y)(3x + 4y))
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71822)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Number and Numeration
Solution
For what values of x is \(\frac{x - 3}{4}\) + \(\frac{x + 1}{8}\) \(\geq\) 2 ?
A
x \(\geq\) 5
B
x \(\geq\) 6
C
x \(\geq\) 7
D
x \(\geq\) 8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{x - 3}{4}\) + \(\frac{x + 1}{8}\) \(\geq\) 2
multiply through by the LCM of 4, 8, and 1 = 8
8(\(\frac{x - 3}{4}\)) + 8(\(\frac{x + 1}{8}\)) \(\geq\) 8 x 2
2(x - 3) + (x + 1) \(\geq\) 16
2x - 6 + x + 1 \(\geq\) 16
3x - 5 \(\geq\) 16
3x \(\geq\) 16 + 5 = 21
x \(\geq\) \(\frac{21}{3}\)
x \(\geq\) 7
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71823)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, < SQR = 52º and < PRT = 16º. Find the value of the angle marked y
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
64\(^0\)
B
68\(^0\)
C
112\(^0\)
D
128\(^0\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71824)