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WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
The curved surface area of a cylindrical tin is 704cm\(^2\). Calculate the height when the radius is 8cm. [Take \pi = 22/7]
A
3.5cm
B
7cm
C
14cm
D
28cm
E
32cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Curved surface area of a cylindrical tin = \(2\pi rh\)
\(\therefore 2\pi rh = 704cm^2\)
\(2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 8 \times h = 704\)
\(h = \frac{704 \times 7}{2 \times 22 \times 8}\)
\(h = 14cm\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23153)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
The volume of a cone of height 9cm is 1848cm\(^3\). Find its radius. [Take \pi = 22/7]
A
7cm
B
14cm
C
28cm
D
98cm
E
196cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
1/3 \pir\(^2\) x 9 = 1848
3 x \pir2 = 1848 r2 = 1848/3 x 7/22 r = 14
\(\text{Volume of a cone} = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h\)
\(\frac{1}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times r^2 \times 9 = 1848\)
\(r^2 = \frac{1848 \times 7}{22 \times 3}\)
\(r^2 = 196 \therefore r = 14cm\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23154)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
The area of a parallelogram is 513cm\(^2\) and the height is 19cm. Calculate the base.
A
13.5cm
B
25cm
C
27cm
D
54cm
E
108cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of parallelogram = base \(\times\) height.
\(513 = base \times 19 \implies base = \frac{513}{19}\)
= 27 cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23155)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above shows the shaded segment of a circle of radius 7cm. if the area of the triangle OXY is 12\(\frac{1}{4}\)cm\(^2\), calculate the area of the segment
[Take \pi = 22/7]
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
5/12cm2
B
7/12cm2
C
11/6cm2
D
2 1/3cm2
E
6 1/6cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of \(\Delta OXY\) = \(12\frac{1}{4} cm^2\)
Area of sector OXY = \(\frac{30}{360} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 7\)
= \(\frac{77}{6} = 12\frac{5}{6} cm^2\)
Area of the shaded portion = \(12\frac{5}{6} - 12\frac{1}{4}\)
= \(\frac{7}{12} cm^2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23156)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above PQT is a tangent to the circle QRS at Q. Angle QTR = 48^\circ and ∠QRT = 95^\circ. Find ∠QSR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
48o
B
45o
C
37o
D
32o
E
30o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
∠RQT = 180^\circ - (95^\circ + 48^\circ) = 37^\circ
∠OQR = 90^\circ - 37^\circ = 53^\circ
∠QOR = 180^\circ - (53^\circ + 53^\circ) = 74^\circ
QSR = 74^\circ/2 = 37^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23157)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, O is the center of the circle and ∠POR = 126^\circ. Find ∠PQR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
234o
B
117o
C
72o
D
63o
E
54o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Reflex < POR = 360^\circ - 126^\circ = 234^\circ
\(\therefore\) < PQR = \(\frac{1}{2} \times 234^\circ\)
= 117^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23158)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, TR = TS and ∠TRS = 60o. Find the value of x
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
30
B
45
C
60
D
120
E
150
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
∠TRS = ∠RST = 60o
∠PSR + ∠PQR = 180o, 120o + xo = 180o
x = 60o
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23159)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, O is the center of the circle PQRS and ∠QPS = 36^\circ. Find ∠QOS
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
36o
B
72o
C
108o
D
144o
E
288o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
< QOS = 2 < QPS (angle subtended at the centre)
\(\therefore\) < QOS = 2 x 36^\circ = 72^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23160)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, O is the center of the circle QOR is a diameter and ∠PSR is 37^\circ. Find ∠PRQ
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
37o
B
53o
C
65o
D
127o
E
147o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Construction: Join PQ.
Then < RSP = 37^\circ = < RQP (angles on the same segment)
But < RPQ = 90^\circ (angle in a semi-circle)
\(\therefore\) < PRQ = 180^\circ - (90^\circ + 37^\circ)
= 53^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23161)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, ML//PQ and NP//QR, if ∠LMN = 40^\circ and ∠MNP = 55^\circ. Find ∠QPR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
15o
B
25o
C
35o
D
40o
E
55o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Draw line ANB// ML
< MNA = 40^\circ (alternate angle AB/ ML)
< ANP = 55^\circ - 40^\circ = 15^\circ
< PQR = 15^\circ = < ANP (corresponding angles, PN // RQ)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23162)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
The angles marked in the diagram above are measured in degrees. Find x
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
15o
B
24o
C
30o
D
36o
E
48o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Sum of exterior angles = 360^\circ
2x + 3x + 2x + 3x + 5x = 360^\circ
15x = 360^\circ
x = 360^\circ/15 = 24^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23163)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
Find the value of t in the diagram above
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
5.6cm
B
6.5cm
C
6.6cm
D
6.8cm
E
7.0cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{\text{t}}{t + 4}\) = \(\frac{7}{7 + 5}\)
\(\frac{\text{t}}{t + 4}\) = \(\frac{7}{12}\)
12t = 7t + 28
12t - 7t = 28
5t = 28
t = \(\frac{28}{5}\) = 5.6cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23164)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
A regular polygon has each of its exterior angles as 18o. How many sides has the polygon
A
10
B
11
C
12
D
20
E
24
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
360/18 = 20
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23165)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above, PQT is an isosceles triangle.|PQ| = |QT|, ∠SRQ = 75^\circ, ∠QPT = 25^\circ and PQR is straight line. Find ∠RST
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
20o
B
50o
C
55o
D
70o
E
75o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
< PTQ = 25^\circ (base angles of an isos. triangle)
\(\therefore\) < PQT = 180^\circ - (25^\circ + 25^\circ) = 130^\circ (sum of angles in triangle PQT)
\(\therefore\) < RST = 130^\circ - 75^\circ = 55^\circ (exterior angle = sum of 2 opp. interior angles)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23166)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 1992
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
Sin 60^\circ has the same value as I. Sin 120^\circ II. cos 240^\circ III. -sin 150^\circ IV. cos 210^\circ V. sin 240^\circ
A
I only
B
II only
C
IV only
D
III only
E
IV and V only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In the second quadrant, \(\sin 120 = \sin (180 - 120)\)
= \(\sin 60\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23167)