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Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Solution
(a) The third and sixth terms of a Geometric Progression (G.P) are and \(\frac{1}{4}\) and \(\frac{1}{32}\) respectively.
Find:
(i) the first term and the common ratio;
(ii) the seventh term.
(b) Given that 2 and -3 are the roots of the equation ax\(^2\) \pm bx + c = 0, find the values of a, b and c.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) (i) ar\(^2\) = \(\frac{1}{4}\) ........(i)
ar\(^5\) = \(\frac{1}{32}\) ........(ii)
\(\frac{ar^5}{ar^2} = \frac{1}{32} \div \frac{1}{4}\)
r\(^3 = \frac{1}{32} \times \frac{4}{1}\)
r\(^3 = \frac{1}{32} \times \frac{4}{1}\)
r\(^3 = 2^{-3} = (\frac{1}{2})^3\)
r = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Since ar\(^2\) = \(\frac{1}{4}\)
a(\(\frac{1}{2}\))\(^2\) = \(\frac{1}{4}\)
a = 1
The first term is 1 ad the common ratio is \(\frac{1}{2}\)
(ii) T\(_7\) = ar\(^6\) = 1 x (\(\frac{1}{2}\))\(^6\)
The seventh term = \(\frac{1}{64}\)
(b) x = 2 and x = -3
a(2)\(^2\) + b(2) + c = 0
4a + 2b + c = 0
4a + 2b + c = 0.....(i)
a(-3)\(^2\) + b(-3) + c = 0
9a - 3b + c = 0.......(ii)
Solving eq.(i) and (ii)
4a + 2b + c = 0
-(9a - 3b + c) = 0
-5a + 5b = 0
(x - 2)(x + 3) = 0
x\(^2\) + 3x - 2x - 6 = 0
x\(^2\) + x - 6 = 0
a = 1, b = 1, c = -6
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58166)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
(a) Given that sin y = \(\frac{8}{17}\) find the value of \(\frac{tan y}{1 + 2 tan y}\)
(b) An amount of N300,000.00 was shared among Otobo, Ada and Adeola. Otobo received N60,000.00, Ada received \(\frac{5}{10}\) of the remainder, while the rest went to Adeola. In what ratio was the money shared?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x\(^2\) = 172\(^2\) - 8\(^2\)
x\(^2\) = 289 - 64
x\(^2\) = 225
x = \(\sqrt{225}\)
x = 15
tan y \(\frac{8}{15}\)
1 + 2 tan y = 1 + 2(\(\frac{8}{15}\))
= \(\frac{1}{1} + \frac{6}{15}\)
= \(\frac{15 + 16}{15} = \frac{31}{15}\)
\(\frac{\tan y}{1 + 2 \tan y}\)
= \(\frac{8}{15} \div \frac{31}{15}\)
= \(\frac{8}{15} \times \frac{15}{31} = \frac{8}{31}\)
(b) Otobo shares = N60,000
Remainder = N300,000 - N60,000
= N240,000
Ada's share = \(\frac{5}{12}\) x N240,0000
= N100,000
Adeola's share =;
= 300,000 - N160,000 = N140,000
Ratio of the money is
Otobo : Ada : Adeola
60,000 : 100,000 : 140,000
60 : 100 : 140
6 : 10 : 14
3 : 5 : 7
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58167)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
In the diagram, \(\overline{RT}\) and \(\overline{RT}\) are tangent to the circle with centre O. < TUS = 68 ^\circ, < SRT = x, and < UTO = y. Find the value of x.
(b) Two tanks A and B am filled to capacity with diesel. Tank A holds 600 litres of diesel more than tank B. If 100 litres of diesel was pumped out of each tank, tank A would then contain 3 times as much diesel as tank B. Find the capacity of each tank.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
T\(O\)S = 68\(^o\) x 2
= 136\(^o\)
(Angle at centre is twice angle at circumference)
T\(R\) = 180\(^o\) - (90 + 68\(^o\))
= 180\(^o\) - 158\(^o\)
= 22\(^o\)
x = 2 x T\(R\)O = 2 x 22\(^o\) = 44\(^o\)
(b) Let the capacity of Tank B = x litres
Capacity of Tank A = x + 600 litres
If 100 litres is pumoed out of each tank then,
(x + 600) - 100 = 3(x - 100)
x + 500 = 3x - 300
500 + 300 = 3x - x
\(\frac{800}{2} = \frac{2x}{x}\)
x = 400 litres
Capacity of Tank A = 400 + 600
= 1,000 litres
Capacity of Tank B = 400 litres
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58175)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2019
Variety of Organisms & Classification of Living Things
Solution
A flowering plant having both the male and female flowers on the same plant is said to be
A
Regular
B
Irregular
C
Monoecious
D
Dioecious
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Flowering plants having both the male and female flowers on the same flower are called Monoecious plants
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
Biology
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Digestive System & Feeding Mechanisms
Solution
Study Specimens Y, amd Q and answer questions 4(a) to 4(e).
(a)(i) State the sex of specimen P.
(ii) Give one reason tor the answer in 4(a).
(b)(i) Name the habitats of each of specimens P and Q (ii) State three adaptations each of specimens P and Q to their habitats. (c)(i) State one observable structural differences between specimens (ii) State three observable structural similarities between P and Q. (d)(i) Observe the mouthpart of specimen Q and state its feeding mechanism.
(ii) List one food which specimen Q feeds on.
(e) Remove carefully one of the legs on the right side of the metathorax of specimen P. Make a drawing, 6 cm to 8 cm long of the removed leg and label fully.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
SECTION C
(a(i) Sex of specimen P (cockroach): Male. (ii) Reason: Presence of anal style
(b)(i) Habitat of Specimen P (Cockroach) and Specimen Q (Grasshopper):
Specimen P (Cockroach): Pit toilet/dark boxes/soak away/wardrobe/kitchen/dark cupboard/book shelves/crevices cracks.
Specimen Q (Grasshopper): Garden/farmland/vegetation/grassland.
(b(i) Adaptations of Specimens P and Q to their Habitats:,
Specimen P (Cockroach): - flat/dorsoventral flattened body; to move between small cracks/spaces/crevices.
Jointed legs; for fast movement (to escape from predators); -tiny legs to crawl
(membraneous) wings for flight, dark brown colour of body; serves as camouflage (from predators);
;- well developed mandibles/mouth parts; - for feeding; - compound eyes; for vision/sight/wide view
hardened forewings/chitinous exoskeleton; for protection; spiracles for gaseous exchange; -antenna for detection
Specimen Q (Grasshopper):-(Green) colour of body/for camouflage (from predators),
(A pair of) antenna to detect vibrations and smell/sensitivity;-(numerous abdominal) spiracles; for gaseous exchange/breathing
;- well developed mandibles/mouth parts; - for chewing / feeding / tearing
Jointed legs for fast movement (to escape from predators); -(membraneous) wings; for flight (from predators); eyes; for vision/sight.
ci) Differences between specimens P and Q:
Specimen P (Cockroach)
Specimen Q (Grasshopper) y
-It has brown coloured body
Green coloured bod
Dorsoventral flattened body
Cylindrical body
- Short hind leg/limb
-Elongated hind leg/limb
-Has two pairs of wings
One pair of wings
- Slender hind leg (s)
Large/muscular/stout hind legs
- Long antennae
Short antennae
Spines on every side of hind leg
Row of spines on the inner Side of the hind leg
(ii) Similarities between Specimens P and Q both have: - membraneous Wings; segmented body; - three body division/head, thorax and abdomen
- three pairs of walking legs: have jointed appendages;
presence of antennae: -biting chewing mouthparts/mandible;- exoskeleton of chitin: -compound eyes..
(d) (i) Feeding mechanism of Specimen Q (Grasshopper): Biting and chewing (mouthparts).
(ii) Food items Specimen Q (Grasshopper):, Feeds on foliage leaves, young/tender stem/green stem/ grass.
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2019
Adaptation & Evolution
Solution
Which of the following is a behavioural adaptation that protects prey from predators?
A
Hibernation
B
Shedding of leaves
C
Secreting irritating fluid
D
Dormancy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Secreting irritating fluid is a behavioral adaptation because it involves an action or response performed by an organism—such as a toad or certain insects—specifically to deter or repel a predator once it is threatened. This behavior serves as a direct defense mechanism to increase the chances of survival during an encounter with a predator.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55917)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2019
Adaptation & Evolution
Solution
The period of inactivity seen in some animals during long period of heat or drought is
A
Migration
B
Aestivation
C
Hibernation
D
Adaptation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Aestivation is a period of no activity seen in some animals during period of heat or drought.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55918)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2019
Adaptation & Evolution
Solution
The insect trapping movements of the leaves of the venus fly trap is a behavioural adaptation for
A
support
B
surviving adverse weather conditions
C
obtaining food
D
dormancy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
When an insect traps movement of leaves, it is a behavioural adaptation for obtaining food.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55919)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2019
Variety of Organisms & Classification of Living Things
Solution
Animals are said to gregarious when
A
they survive adverse conditions of cold weather
B
they transmit information from one individual to another
C
they are of the same species moving together in a group
D
they give an alarm to alert others to show the normal protective behaviour of the group when danger threatens
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Gregarious animals are the same species of animal moving together in group.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55920)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2019
Variety of Organisms & Classification of Living Things
Solution
The type of nutrition shown by spirogyra is
A
Symbiosis
B
Holozoic
C
Chemosynthetic
D
Holophytic
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Spirogyra undergoes holophytic nutrition
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55921)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2019
Variety of Organisms & Classification of Living Things
Solution
Raw materials required by green plants to manufacture their food are
A
mainly fluids
B
inorganic substances
C
living materials
D
mainly gases
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
One of the raw materials needed by plants to manufacture their food is inorganic substances
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55922)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2019
Variety of Organisms & Classification of Living Things
Solution
Which of the following pairs of organisms are photosynthetic?
A
Amoeba and paramecium
B
Euglena and chlamydomonas
C
Volvox and Rhizopus
D
Nostoc and plasmodium
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Euglena and chlamydomonas are photosynthetic because the possess features of plants which enables them to produce their food.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55923)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2019
Nutrition in Plants & Animals (Photosynthesis & Food Substances)
Solution
The type of nutrition in which two organisms of different species live together and derive nutrients from each other is
A
symbiotic nutrition
B
saprophytic nutrition
C
holozoic nutrition
D
holophytic nutrition
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Symbiotic nutrition involves two organisms of different species living together and deriving nutrients from each other
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55924)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2019
Nervous, Hormonal Coordination & Sense Organs
Solution
Which of the following statement about the similarities in plant and animal transport is correct?
A
Materials and hormones are transported in fluid form
B
The transport medium is made up of only tissues
C
Their materials are transported in the same vessels
D
Diffusion is not required
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
One of the similarities in plant and animal transport is that materials and hormones are transported in fluid form in both.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55925)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2019
Transport System in Plants & Animals
Solution
Which of the following describes the function of lymph
A
Temperature regulation
B
Production of antibodies
C
Engulfing
D
Body defence
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Lymph serves as body defence.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55926)