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Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
The diagonals of a rhombus WXYZ intersect at M. If |MW| = 5cm and |MX| = 12cm, calculate its perimeter
A
42cm
B
48cm
C
52cm
D
60cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let the length of a side of the rhombus be n
Then, n\(^2\) = 5\(^2\) + 12\(^2\)
= 25 + 144 = 169
n = \(\sqrt{169}\)
= 13cm
Hence, perimeter of rhombus = 4n = 4 x 13
= 52cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49623)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Solution
M and N are two subsets of the universal set (U). If n(U) = 48, n(M) = 20, n(N) = 30 and n(MUN) = 40, find n(M \(\cap\) N)'
A
18
B
20
C
30
D
38
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let n(M \(\cup\) N \) = x
Then 20 - x + x + 30
- x = n(M \(\cup\) N)
50 - x = 40
50 - 40 = x
10 = x
x = 10
Hence, n(M \(\cup\N)' = 8 + (20 - 10) + (30 + 10)
= 8 + 10 + 20
= 38
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49632)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
The graph of y = x\(^2\) and y = x intersect at which of these points?
A
(0,0), (1,1)
B
(0,0), (0,1)
C
(1, 0), (0, 0)
D
(0, 0) (0, 0)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
y = x\(^2\) ....(1)
y = x ......(2)
y = y
x\(^2\) - x
x\(^2\) - x = 0
x(x - 1) = 0
x = 0 or x - 1 = 0
x = 0 or x = 1
when x = 0, y = 0\(^2\) = 0
when x = 1, y = 1\(^2\) = 1
Hence; the two graphs interest at (0, 0) and (1, 1)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49641)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
A used car was purchased at N900,000.00. Its value depreciated by 30% in the first year. In each subsequent year, the depreciation was 22% of its value at the beginning of the year. If the car was bought on the 1st of March, 2011, calculate, correct to the nearest hundred naira, the value of the car on the 28th of February, 2015.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Beginning of 1st year (March 2011 - February 2012) - N900,000
Depreciation (30%) = \(\frac{30}{100} \times N900,000\)
= N270,000
Price at the end of 1st year = N(900,000 - 270,000)
= N630,000.
Beginning of 2nd year (March 2012 - February 2013) - N630,000
Depreciation (22%) = \(\frac{22}{100} \times N630,000\)
= N138,600
Price at the end of 2nd year = N(630,000 - 138,600)
= N491,400.
Beginning of 3rd year (March 2013 - February 2014) - N491,400
Depreciation (22%) = \(\frac{22}{100} \times N491,400\)
= N108,108
Price at the end of the 3rd year = N(491,400 - 108,108)
= N383,292.
Beginning of 4th year (March 2014 - February 2015) - N383,292
Depreciation (22%) = \(\frac{22}{100} \times N383,292\)
= N84,324.24
Price at the end of the 4th year = N(383,292 - 84,324.24)
= N298,967.76 \(\approxeq\) N299,000 (to the nearest hundred naira).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52238)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
(a) The graph of \(y = 2px^{2} - p^{2}x - 14\) passes through the point (3, 10). Find the values of p.
(b) Two lines, \(3y - 2x = 21\) and \(4y + 5x = 5\) intersect at the point Q. Find the coordinates of Q.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(y = 2px^{2} - p^{2}x - 14\)
At point (3, 10), y = 10 when x = 3.
\(\implies 10 = 2p(3^{2}) - p^{2}(3) - 14\)
\(10 = 18p - 3p^{2} - 14\)
\(-10 = 3p^{2} - 18p + 14 \implies 3p^{2} - 18p + 24 = 0\)
\(3p^{2} - 12p - 6p + 24 = 0\)
\((p - 4)(3p - 6) = 0 \implies \text{p = 2 or 4}\).
(b) \(3y - 2x = 21 ... (1)\)
\(4y + 5x = 5 ....(2)\)
Using elimination method, multiply (1) by 4 and (2) by 3.
\((1) \times 4 : 12y - 8x = 84 ... (3)\)
\((2) \times 3 : 12y + 15x = 15 ... (4)\)
Subtracting (3) - (4), we have:
\(-23x = 69 \implies x = -3\)
Putting x = -3 in (1), we have
\(3y - 2(-3) = 3y + 6 = 21\)
\(3y = 15 \implies y = 5\)
Hence, the coordinates of Q are (-3, 5).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52242)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
(a) The diagonals of a rhombus are 10.2 cm and 9.3 cm long. Calculate, correct to one decimal place, the perimeter of the rhombus.
(b) Given that \(\sin x = \frac{3}{5}, 0^\circ < x < 90^\circ\), find the value of \(5\cos x - 4\tan x\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) see diagram above
Let a side of the rhombus be n.
Then \(n^{2} = 4.65^{2} + 5.1^{2}\)
= \(21.6225 + 26.01 \)
\(n^{2} = 47.6325\)
\(n = \sqrt{47.6325} = 6.902 cm\)
Hence, the perimeter of the rhombus = 4n
= \(4 \times 6.902\)
= \(27.608 cm \approxeq 27.6 cm\) (to 1 d.p)
(b) Right-angled triangle ABC
see diagram above
\(\sin x = \frac{3}{5}\), Thus, \(m^{2} = 5^{2} - 3^{2} = 25 - 9 = 16\)
\(m = 4\).
\(\cos x = \frac{4}{5} \implies 5\cos x = 5 \times \frac{4}{5} = 4\)
\(\tan x = \frac{3}{4} \implies 4\tan x = 4 \times \frac{3}{4} = 3\)
\(5\cos x - 4\tan x = 4 - 3 = 1\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52247)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Diagram
Solution
(a)
In the diagram
(i) The value of x; (ii)
(b) If \(2N4_{seven} = 15N_{nine}\), find the value of N.
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
(i) In the diagram,
\(x^\circ + 90^\circ = (3x + 15)^\circ\) (Sum of opposite interior angles)
Thus, \(90^\circ - 15^\circ = 3x - x \implies 75^\circ = 2x\)
\(x = 37.5^\circ\)
(ii)
< RSQ = 90^\circ - 37.5^\circ = 52.5^\circ
(b) \(2N4_{seven} = 15N_{nine}\)
\(2N4_{seven} = (2 \times 7^{2}) + (N \times 7^{1}) + (4 \times 7^{0})\)
= \(98 + 7N + 4\)
= \(102 + 7N\)
\(15N_{nine} = (1 \times 9^{2}) + (5 \times 9^{1}) + (N \times 9^{0})\)
= \(81 + 45 + N\)
= \(126 + N\)
\(\implies 102 + 7N = 126 + N\)
\(7N - N = 126 - 102 = 24\)
\(6N = 24 \implies N = 4\)
Therefore, \(244_{seven} = 154_{nine}\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52249)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
(a) If the mean of m, n, s, p and q is 12, calculate the mean of (m + 4), (n - 3), (s + 6), (p - 2) and (q + 8).
(b) In a community of 500 people, the 75th percentile age is 65 years while the 25th percentile age is 15 years. How many of the people are between 15 and 65 years?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\frac{m + n + s + p + q}{5} = 12 \)
\(\implies m + n + s + p + q = 12 \times 5 = 60\)
\(\frac{(m + 4) + (n - 3) + (s + 6) + (p - 2) + (q + 8)}{5} = \frac{m + n + s + p + q + 4 - 3 + 6 - 2 + 8}{5}\)
= \(\frac{60 + 13}{5} = \frac{73}{5}\)
= 14.6.
(b) In the community, there are 500 people.
The 75th percentile age = 65 years
Number of people in the 75th percentile = \(\frac{75 \times 500}{100} = 375\)
The 25th percentile = 15 years
Number of people in the 25th percentile = \(\frac{25 \times 500}{100} = 125\)
Number of people between 15 years and 65 years = 375 - 125 = 250 people.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52250)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
In a road worthiness test on 240 cars, 60% passed. The number that failed had faults in Clutch, Brakes and Steering as follows: Clutch only - 28, Clutch and Steering - 14; Clutch, Steering and Brakes - 8; Clutch and Brakes - 20; Brakes and Steering only - 6. The number of cars with faults in Steering only is twice the number of cars with faults in Brakes only.
(a) Draw a Venn Diagram to illustrate this information.
(b) How many cars had : (i) Faulty Brakes? (ii) Only one fault?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
(b) From the Venn Diagram above,
60% passed implies that 40% passed
: 40% of 240 = 96.
28 + 2x + x + 12 + 6 + 6 + 8 = 96
60 + 3x = 96
3x = 36
x = 12
(i) Faulty brakes = 12 + 12 + 8 + 6 =38
(ii) Cars with only one fault = 28 + 2x + x
= 28 + 3x = 28 + 3(12)
= 28 + 36 = 64
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52253)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
(a) Find the equation of the line passing through the points (2, 5) and (-4, -7).
(b) Three ships P, Q and R are at sea. The bearing of Q from P is 030^\circ and the bearing of P and R is 300^\circ. If |PQ| = 5 km and |PR| = 8 km,
(i) Illustrate the information in a diagram.
(ii) Calculate, correct to three significant figures, the:
(1) distance between Q and R
(2) bearing of R from Q.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) Using the two- point form,
\(\frac{y - y_{1}}{y_{2} - y_{1}} = \frac{x - x_{1}}{x_{2} - x_{1}}\)
\(\frac{y - 5}{-7 - 5} = \frac{x - 2}{-4 - 2}\)
\(\frac{y - 5}{- 12} = \frac{x - 2}{- 6}\)
\(y - 5 = 2(x - 2)\)
\(y - 5 = 2x - 4 \implies y - 2x = -4 + 5 = 1\)
\(Equation : y = 2x + 1\)
(b) (i)see figure above
In \(\Delta{\text PQR,}\)
(ii) (1) In \(\Delta PQR, |QR|^{2} = 5^{2} + 8^{2}\)
\(25 + 64 = 89\)
\(|QR| = \sqrt{89} = 9.434 km \approxeq 9.43 km\)
(2) In the diagram above, the bearing of R from Q is the obtuse angle NQR.
But \(\tan \alpha = \frac{8}{5} = 1.6\)
\(\alpha = \tan^{-1} (1.6) = 58^\circ\)
Hence, angle NQR = 360^\circ - (a + 60^\circ + 90^\circ)
= 360^\circ - (58^\circ + 60^\circ + 90^\circ)
= 360^\circ - 208^\circ
= 152^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52254)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
(a) Lamin bought a book for N300.00 and sold it to Bola at a profit of x%. Bola then sold the same book at a profit of x%. If James paid \(N(6x + \frac{3}{4})\) more for the book than Lamin paid, find the value of x.
(b) Find the range of values of x which satisfies the inequality \(3x - 2 < 10 + x < 2 + 5x\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) S.P = \(C.P + \frac{% profit}{100} \times C.P\)
= \(300 + (\frac{x}{100} \times 300)\)
S.P = N(300 + 3x)
Therefore, Bola bought it at N(300 + 3x).
James paid \(N(6x + \frac{3}{4})\) extra from what Lamin paid, therefore Bola's S.P = \(N(300 + 6x + \frac{3}{4})\)
= N(300.75 + 6x).
Profit for Bola = \(N(300.75 + 6x - (300 + 3x)) = N(0.75 + 3x)\)
\(\frac{x}{100} \times N(300 + 3x) = N(0.75 + 3x)\)
\(300x + 3x^{2} = 75 + 300x\)
\(\implies 3x^{2} = 75\)
\(x^{2} = 25 \therefore x = 5\)
(b) \(3x - 2 < 10 + x < 2 + 5x\)
\(3x - 2 < 10 + x \implies 3x - x < 10 + 2\)
\(2x < 12 \implies x < 6\)
\(10 + x < 2 + 5x\)
\(x - 5x < 2 - 10\)
\(-4x < -8 \implies x > 2\)
The range = \(2 < x < 6\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52263)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, |PT| = 4 cm, |TS| = 6 cm, |PQ| = 6 cm and < SPR = 30^\circ. Calculate, correct to the nearest whole number:
(a) |SR| ;
(b) area of TQRS.
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(|TQ|^{2} = 4^{2} + 6^{2} - 2 \times 4 \times 6 \times \cos 30^\circ\)
= \(16 + 36 - 48 \times 0.8660\)
= \(52 - 41.568 = 10.432\)
\(\therefore |TQ| = \sqrt{10.432} \approxeq 3.23 cm\)
(a) By the rules of similar triangles,
\(\frac{|PT|}{|TQ|} = \frac{|PS|}{|SR|}\)
\(\frac{4}{3.23} = \frac{10}{|SR|}\)
\(|SR| = \frac{3.23 \times 10}{4}\)
= \(8.075 cm \approxeq 8 cm\)
(b) Using sine rule,
\(\frac{|PQ|}{\sin \alpha} = \frac{|TQ|}{\sin 30}\)
\(\frac{6}{\sin \alpha} = \frac{3.23}{\sin 30}\)
\(\sin \alpha = \frac{6 \sin 30}{3.23}\)
sin \(\alpha\) = 0.9288
From the diagram, \(\alpha\) = \(\beta\)
\(\sin \alpha = \sin \beta = 0.9288\)
\(\sin \beta = \frac{h}{6}\)
h = \(6 \sin \beta\)
Hence, area of quadrilateral
TQRS = \(\frac{1}{2} (TQ + SR) \times h\)
= \(\frac{1}{2} (3.23 + 8.075) \times 6\sin \beta\)
= \(\frac{1}{2} (11.305) (6 \times 0.9288)\)
= 31.501 cm\(^2\)
\(\approxeq\) 32 cm\(^2\) (to the nearest whole number)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52293)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Diagram
Solution
(a) In < PQS, |PQ| = 12 cm, |PS| = 5 cm, < SPQ = < PRQ = 90^\circ, Find, correct to three significant figures, |PR|.
(b) The lengths of two ladders, L and M are 10m and 12m respectively. They are placed against a wall such that each ladder makes angle with the horizontal ground. If the foot of L is 8m from the foot of the wall.
(i) Draw a diagram to illustrate this information; (ii) Calculate the height at which M touches the wall.
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
In triangle SPQ, \(|SQ|^{2} = 5^{2} + 12^{2}\) (Pythagoras theorem)
= \(25 + 144 = 169\)
\(|SQ| = \sqrt{169} = 13 cm\)
Angle b is common to triangles SPQ and PRS are similar.
Using \(\sin b = \frac{12}{|SQ|} = \frac{|PR|}{5}\)
\(\sin b = \frac{12}{13} = \frac{|PR|}{5}\)
\(|PR| = \frac{12 \times 5}{13} \approxeq 4.62 cm\) (to 3 s.f)
(b)(i)
\(h^{2} = 10^{2} - 8^{2} = 36\)
\(h = \sqrt{36} = 6 cm\)
(ii) In the smaller triangle, \(\cos x = \frac{8}{10} = 0.8\)
\(\cos^{-1} (0.8) = 36.87^\circ\)
Since these are corresponding angles, x = x in the bigger triangle.
\(\sin x = \frac{y}{12}\)
\(y = 12 \sin x = 12 \sin 36.87\)
= \(12 \times 0.6\)
= 7.20 m
The ladder M touches the wall at a height 7.2 m above the horizontal ground.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52308)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Solution
(a) Copy and complete the table of values for y = 2x\(^{2}\) + x - 10 for -5 \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 4.
x
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
y
5
-9
-10
0
(b) Using scales of 2cm to 1 unit on the x- axis and 2cm to 5 units on the y- axis, Draw the graph of y = 2x\(^{2}\) + x - 10 for -5 \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 4.
(c) Use the graph to find the solution of :
(i) 2x\(^{2}\) + x = 10
(ii) 2x\(^{2}\) + x - 10 = 2x
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
x
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
y
35
18
5
-4
-9
-10
-7
0
11
26
(b)
(c)(i) 2x\(^{2}\) + x = 10 \(\equiv\) 2x\(^{2}\) + x - 10 = 0
Thus, the solution of 2x\(^{2}\) + x - 10 = 0 are the values of x at which the curve cuts the x- axis.
x = -2.5 or x = 2.
(ii) 2x\(^{2}\) + x - 10 = 2x
To solve the given equation, we first draw the graph of y = 2x: when x = -2, y = 2(-2) = -4; when x = 3, y = 2(3) = 6.
The values of x at which y = 2x\(^{2}\) + x - 10 and y = 2x intersect give the solution of 2x\(^{2}\) + x - 10 = 2x.
These are x = -2 or x = 2.5.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52316)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
(a) If \(x = \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix}, y = \begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ -2 \end{pmatrix}\) and \(z = \begin{pmatrix} -4 \\ 13 \end{pmatrix}\), find the scalars p and q such that \(px + qy = z\).
(b)(i) Using the scale of 2cm to 2 units on both axis, draw on a graph paper two perpendicular axis x and y for \(-5 \leq x \leq 5, -5 \leq y \leq 5\) respectively.
(ii) Draw, on the graph paper, indicating clearly the vertices and their coordinates,
(1) the quadrilateral WXYZ with W(2, 3), X(4, -1), Y(-3, -4) and Z(-3, 2).
(2) the image \(W_{1}X_{1}Y_{1}Z_{1}\) of the quadrilateral WXYZ under an anti-clockwise rotation of 90^\circ about the origin where \(W \to W_{1}, X \to X_{1}, Y \to Y_{1}\) and \(Z \to Z_{1}\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) px + qy = z
\(p \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix} + q \begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ -2 \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} -4 \\ 13 \end{pmatrix}\)
\(\begin{pmatrix} 2p + 5q \\ 3p - 2q \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} -4 \\ 13 \end{pmatrix}\)
Thus,
\(2p + 5q = -4 .....(1)\)
\(3p - 2q = 13 ......(2)\)
Solving the equations, we have p = 3 and q = -2.
(b)(i)
(ii) See attached graph for the quadrilateral W(2, 3), X(4, -1), Y(-3, -4) and Z(-3,2).
(iii) See attached for the image for the quadrilateral WXYZ under an anticlockwise rotation of 90^\circ is \(W_{1}(-3, 2), X_{1}(1, 4), Y_{1}(4, -3)\) and \(Z_{1}(-2, -3)\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52317)