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WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
(a) Using a ruler and a pair of compasses only, construst \(\Delta\) ABC in which |AB| = 7cm, |BC| = 5cm and < ABC = 75^\circ. Measure |AC|.
(b) In (a) above, locate by construction, a point D such that CD is parallel to AB and D is equidistant from points A and C. Measure < BAD.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
|AC| = 8.35 cm, < BAD = 70^\circ.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54482)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
(a) Solve the simultaneous equation : \(\log_{10} x + \log_{10} y = 4\)
\(\log_{10} x + 2\log_{10} y = 3\)
(b) The time, t, taken to buy fuel at a petrol station varies directly as the number of vehicles V on queue and jointly varies inversely as the number of pumps P available in the station. In a station with 5 pumps, it took 10 minutes to fuel 20 vehicles. Find :
(i) the relationship between t, P and V ; (ii) the time it will take to fuel 50 vehicles in the station with 2 pumps ; (iii) the number of pumps required to fuel 40 vehicles in 20 minutes.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\log_{10} x + \log_{10} y = 4 ... (1)\)
\(\log_{10} x + 2 \log_{10} y = 3 ...(2)\)
\((1) \implies \log_{10} (xy) = 4 \therefore xy = 10^{4} ... (3)\)
\((2) \implies \log_{10} (xy^{2}) = 3 \therefore xy^{2} = 10^{3} ... (4)\)
Divide (4) by (3) :
\(y = 10^{-1} = 0.1\)
Put y in (3), we have
\(\frac{x}{10} = 10^{4} \implies x = 10^{5}\)
\((x, y) = (10^{5}, 10^{-1})\)
(b) (i) \(t \propto \frac{V}{P}\)
\(t = \frac{kV}{P}\)
when t = 10, V = 20 and P = 5.
\(10 = \frac{20k}{5} \implies 50 = 20k\)
\(k = \frac{5}{2}\)
\(\therefore t = \frac{5V}{2P}\)
(ii) When V = 50, P = 2, we have
\(t = \frac{5(50)}{2(2)} = \frac{250}{4}\)
= \(62.5 minutes\)
(iii) when V = 40, t = 20 minutes
\(20 = \frac{5(40)}{2P} \implies 40P = 200\)
\(P = \frac{200}{40} = 5 pumps\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54486)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
The solid is a cylinder surmounted by a hemispherical bowl. Calculate its
(a) total surface area ;
(b) volume (Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\))
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) Area of curved surface of cylinder = \(2\pi r h\)
= \(2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 10cm^{2} = 440 cm^{2}\)
Area of the base of cylinder = \(\pi r^{2}\)
= \(\frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 7 = 154 cm^{2}\)
Surface area of hemisphere = \(\frac{4\pi r^{2}}{2} = 2 \pi r^{2}\)
= \(2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 7 = 308 cm^{2}\)
\(\therefore\) Total surface area = 440 + 154 + 308 = 902cm\(^{2}\)
(b) Volume of cylinder = \(\pi r^{2} h\)
= \(\frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 7 \times 10 = 1540 cm^{3}\)
Volume of hemisphere = \(\frac{1}{2}(\frac{4\pi r^{3}}{3})\)
= \(\frac{4 \times 22 \times 7 \times 7 \times 7}{2 \times 7 \times 3}\)
= \(718.67 cm^{3}\)
Total volume = 1540 + 718.67 = 2258.67 cm\(^{3}\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54491)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Solution
Above is the graph of the quadratic function \(y = ax^{2} + bx + c\) where a, b and c are constants. Using the graph, find :
(a)(i) the scales on both axes ; (ii) the equation of the line of symmetry of the curve ; (iii) the roots of the quadratic equation \(ax^{2} + bx + c = 0\)
(b) Use the coordinates of D, E and G to find the values of the constants a, b and c hence write down the quadratic function illustrated in the graph.
(c) Find the greatest value of y within the range \(-3 \leq x \leq 5\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)(i) Scale : On x- axis, 2cm = 1 unit
On y- axis, 2cm = 5 units.
(ii) Equation of line of symmetry is x = 1.25.
(iii) Roots of the equation \(ax^{2} + bx + c = 0\) are x = 0.25 and x = 2.25.
(b) Coordinates are D(0, 1), E(1, -2) and G(3, 4).
Substituting for y and x in \(ax^{2} + bx + c = y\)
D(0, 1) : \(1 = a(0^{2}) + b(0) + c \implies c = 1\)
E(1, -2) : \(-2 = a(1^{2}) + b(1) + c \implies -2 = a + b + c\)
\(a + b = -2 - 1 = -3 ... (1)\)
G(3, 4) : \(4 = a(3^{2}) + b(3) + c \implies 4 = 9a + 3b + c\)
\(9a + 3b = 4 - 1 = 3 ... (2)\)
\(\implies 3a + b = 1 ... (2a)\)
(2a) - (1) : \(2a = 4 \implies a = 2\)
\(a + b = -3 \implies 2 + b = -3\)
\(b = -3 - 2 = -5\)
\(\therefore\) The equation is \(y = 2x^{2} - 5x + 1\)
(c) The greatest value of y = 33.5.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54492)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
(a) PQRST is a circle with centre C. PCS is a straight line, RS // QT, |QR| = |RS| and < QTS = 56^\circ. Find (i) SQT (ii) PQT.
(b) In the diagram, points B and C are on a horizontal plane and |BC| = 30cm. A and D are points vertically above B and C respectively. |DC| = 40 cm and |AB| = 26 cm. Calculate the angles of depression of : (i) B from D ; (ii) A from D ; correct to the nearest degree.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) From the figure < QRS = 180^\circ - 56^\circ = 124^\circ (opposite angles of a parallelogram)
\(\therefore\) < RQS = < PQS = \(\frac{180^\circ - 124^\circ}{2} = 28^\circ\) (base angles of an isosceles triangle)
\(\therefore\) < SQT = < RSQ = 28^\circ (alternate angles PS // QT)
(ii) < PQT = 90^\circ - 28^\circ = 62^\circ (< PQS is in a semi-circle)
(b)
\(\tan < BDC = \frac{30}{40} = 0.75\)
\(< BDC = \tan^{-1} (0.75) = 36.87^\circ\)
\(\therefore < BDF = 90^\circ - 36.87^\circ = 53.13^\circ \approxeq 53^\circ\)
\(\tan < ADF = \frac{14}{30} = 0.4667\)
\(< ADF = \tan^{-1} (0.4667) = 25.02^\circ \approxeq 25^\circ\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54493)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
The table below shows the mark distribution of candidates in an aptitude test for selection into the public service.
Marks (in %)
Freq
44 - 46
2
47 - 49
5
50 - 52
11
53 - 55
20
56 - 61
42
62 - 64
46
65 - 67
36
68 - 70
9
71 - 73
3
(a) Make a cumulative frequency for the distribution
(b) Draw the cumulative frequency curve.
(c) From your graph, estimate the median mark.
(d) The cut-off mark was 63%. What percentage of the candidates was selected?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
Marks (in %)
Freq
Class boundaries
Cum Freq
44 - 46
2
43.5 - 46.5
2
47 - 49
5
46.5 - 49.5
7
50 - 52
11
49.5 - 52.5
18
53 - 55
20
52.5 - 55.5
38
56 - 61
42
55.5 - 61.5
80
62 - 64
46
61.5 - 64.5
126
65 - 67
36
64.5 - 67.5
162
68 - 70
9
67.5 - 70.5
171
71 - 73
3
70.5 - 73.5
174
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #54494)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The stadium had a capacity crowd in spite of the weather?
A
The weather favoured the crowd at the stadium
B
The crowd defied the weather to fill the stadium
C
The stadium was not filled because of the weather
D
The crowd loved the weather at the stadium
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10741)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The conference is biennial?
A
The conference is held twice every year
B
The conference is held twice in two years
C
The conference is held once every other year
D
The conference lasts for two years
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The term "biennial" refers to an event or occurrence that happens once every two years. Therefore, option C, "The conference is held once every other year," is accurate. The other options do not correctly convey the idea of an event happening once every two years.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10747)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Only two ministers survived the recent cabinet reshuffle?
A
In the recent changes in government, only two ministers were sacked
B
In the recent changes in government, all but two ministers remained alive
C
In recent changes in government, all but two ministers retained their posts
D
In recent changes in government, all but two ministers were sacked
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Only two ministers survived the recent cabinet reshuffle means that, every other minister in the cabinet was relieved of their duties except two minsters. (only two were retained). option D best explains that.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10749)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Bassey is as hard as nails?
A
Bassey is very strong
B
Bassey is very brave
C
Bassey is determined
D
Bassey is unsympathetic
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 #10765)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
He gave a painstaking account of his encounter with the ghost of his father?
A
sordid
B
fearful
C
half-hearted
D
tender-hearted
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 #10771)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Bala was put off by Lanre's coquettish behaviour towards him?
A
unfriendly advances
B
inviting and friendly advances
C
quarrelsome attitude
D
interesting attitude
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 #10773)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Since mortality is the lot of man, argued the preacher, we must all accept death with equanimity.
A
concern
B
uncertainty
C
serenity
D
anxiety
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
equanimity:calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.
example "she accepted both the good and the bad with equanimity"
synonyms: composure · calmness · calm · level-headedness · self-possession · self-contro
Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10775)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
We admire the minister's passionate and dynamic characteristics.
A
cruel and passive
B
kind and forceful
C
passive and charmless
D
charmless and cruel
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Passionate" means having strong emotions or enthusiasm. Its opposite is "passive", which means lacking energy or enthusiasm. "Dynamic" means energetic and active. Its opposite is "charmless", which suggests a lack of appeal or liveliness.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10776)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
I was advised to stay away from cities that are ravaged by crime?
A
spoilt by
B
free from
C
suffering from
D
haven of
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10777)