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WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, XY is a straight line.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
60\(^o\)
B
90\(^o\)
C
100\(^o\)
D
120\(^o\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #50155)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
The diagram shows a circle O. If < ZYW = 33\(^o\) , find < ZWX
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
33\(^o\)
B
57\(^o\)
C
90\(^o\)
D
100\(^o\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
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Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #50157)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, PQ and PS are tangents to the circle O. If PSQ = m,
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
103\(^o\)
B
123\(^o\)
C
133\(^o\)
D
143\(^o\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
< SQP = 180 - (90 + 33) < on a ----
= 180 - (123)
= 57\(^o\)
Therefore, (m + n) = 123\(^o\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #50161)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
Marks
0
1
2
3
4
5
Frequency
7
4
18
12
8
11
The table gives the distribution of marks obtained by a number of pupils in a class test. Using this information, Find the median of the distribution
A
4
B
3
C
1
D
2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Median is \(\frac{n}{2} = \frac{6}{2}\)
= 3
Median = 3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #50171)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
Marks
0
1
2
3
4
5
Frequency
7
4
18
12
8
11
The table gives the distribution of marks obtained by a number of pupils in a class test. Using this information, find the first quartile
A
1.0
B
1.5
C
2.0
D
2.5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
First quartile = \(\frac{n}{4} = \frac{60}{4}\) = 15
The 15th value is 2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #50174)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Solution
In a class of 45 students, 28 offer chemistry and 25 offer Biology. If each student offers at least one of the two subjects, calculate the probability that a student selected at random from the class the class offers chemistry only.
A
\(\frac{2}{9}\)
B
\(\frac{4}{9}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{9}\)
D
\(\frac{7}{9}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
28 - x + x + 25 - x = 45
53 - x = 45
x = 53 - 45
x = 8
chemistry only = 28 - 8
= 20
Probability = \(\frac{20}{45}\)
= \(\frac{4}{9}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #50180)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, NQ//TS,
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
110\(^o\)
B
130\(^o\)
C
140\(^o\)
D
150\(^o\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
< TSR = 180 - (80 + 50)
= 180 - (130)
= 50\(^o\)
< QPR = < TSR corresponding < s
< NPR + QPR = < NPR
180\(^o\) - < QPR = < NPR
180\(^o\) - 50 = < NPR
< NPR = 130\(^o\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #50182)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
A stationary boat is observed from a height of 100m. If the horizontal distance between the observer and the boat is 80m, calculate, correct to two decimal places, the angles of depression of the boat from point of observation
A
36.87\(^o\)
B
39.70\(^o\)
C
51.34\(^o\)
D
53.13\(^o\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Tan \(x^o = \frac{100m}{80}\)
Tan \(x^o = Tan^{-1} 1.25\)
x = 51.34\(^o\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #50186)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
The diagonal of a square is 60 cm. Calculate its peremeter
A
20\(\sqrt{2}\)
B
40\(\sqrt{2}\)
C
90\(\sqrt{2}\)
D
120\(\sqrt{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(60^2 + x^2 + x^2\)
\(360^2 = 2x^2\)
\(x^2\) = 1800
x = \(\sqrt{1800}\)
x = 42.4264
x = 42.4264
perimeter = 4x
= 4 x 42.4264
= 169.7056
= 120\(\sqrt{2}\)
= 120\(\sqrt{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #50187)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Differentiation & Applications
Diagram
Solution
The graph of y = \(ax^2 + bx + c\) is shown oon the diagram. Find the minimum value of y
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
-2.0
B
-2.1
C
-2.3
D
-2.5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Find the minimum value of y is the point where the base of the curve corresponds to the value of y i.e. at -2.1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #50189)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, RPS is a diameter of the circle RSP, RP is produced to T and TS is a tangent to the circle at S. If < PRS = 24\(^o\), calculate the value of < STR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
24\(^o\)
B
42\(^o\)
C
48\(^o\)
D
66\(^o\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
RSP = 90 < substance in semi a circle
RPS = 180 - (90 + 24)
= 180 - (114)
= 66
TPS = 180 - 66
= 114
RST = 24
< STR = 180 - (114 + 24)
= 180 - 138
= 42\(^o\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #50190)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
(a) If \((y - 1)\log_{10}4 = y\log_{10}16\), without using Mathematics tables or calculator, find the value of y.
(b) When I walk from my house at 4km/h, I will get to my office 30mins later than when I walk at 5km/h. Calculate the distance between my house and office.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \((y - 1)\log_{10} 4 = y\log_{10} 16\)
\((y - 1)\log_{10} 4 = y \log_{10} 4^{2}\)
\((y - 1)\log_{10} 4 = 2y\log_{10} 4\)
Equating both sides, we have
\(y - 1 = 2y \implies -1 = 2y - y\)
\(\therefore y = -1\)
(b) Let the distance from my house to the office = c.
At 4km/h, the time taken to get to the office from the house = \(\frac{c}{4} hr\)
At 5km/h, the time taken to get to the office from the house = \(\frac{c}{5} hr\)
\(\frac{c}{4} = \frac{c}{5} + \frac{30}{60}\)
\(\frac{c}{4} - \frac{c}{5} = \frac{1}{2}\)
\(\frac{c}{20} = \frac{1}{2} \implies c = 10km\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52324)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
(a) Solve the equation : \(\frac{2}{3}(3x - 5) - \frac{3}{5}(2x - 3) = 3\)
(b)
In the diagram, < STQ = m, < TUQ = 80^\circ, < UPQ = r, < PQU = n and < RQT = 88^\circ. Find the value of (m + n).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\frac{2}{3}(3x - 5) - \frac{3}{5}(2x - 3) = 3\)
\(\frac{10(3x - 5) - 9(2x - 3)}{15} = 3\)
\(30x - 50 - 18x + 27 = 3 \times 15 = 45\)
\(12x = 45 + 23 = 68\)
\(x = \frac{68}{12} = 5\frac{2}{3}\)
(b) \(n + r = 80^\circ .... (1)\)
\(180^\circ - m + r = 88^\circ .... (2)\)
From (1), r = 80^\circ - n.
Putting into (2), we have
\(180 - m + 80 - n = 88 \implies - m - n = 88 - 260 = - 172^\circ\)
\(-(m + n) = - 172 \implies m + n = 172^\circ\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52326)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
(a) The angle of depression of a point P on the ground from the top T of a building is 23.6^\circ. If the distance from P to the foot of the building is 50m, calculate, correct to the nearest metre, the height if the building.
(b)
In the diagram, \(PT // SU, QS // TR, /SR/ = 6cm\) and \(/RU/ = 10 cm\). If the area of \(\Delta TRU = 45 cm^{2}\), calculate the area of the trapezium QTUS.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
\(< P = 23.6^\circ\) (Alternate angle)
\(\tan 23.6 = \frac{x}{50}\)
\(x = 50\tan 23.6\)
= \(50 \times 0.4369\)
= \(21.845 m \approxeq 22 m\) (to the nearest metre)
(b) Given that \(\Delta TRU = 45cm^{2}\)
\(\implies \frac{1}{2}(bh) = 45\)
\(10h = 45 \times 2 = 90\)
\(h = 9cm\)
Area of trapezium = \(\frac{1}{2}(a + b)h\), where \(a = 6cm; b = 10 + 6 = 16cm; h = 9cm\)
= \(\frac{1}{2}(6 + 16) \times 9\)
= \(11 \times 9\)
= \(99 cm^{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52329)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Sequences & Series (AP & GP)
Solution
If the sixth term of an Arithmetic Progression (A.P) is 37 and the sum of the first six terms is 147, find the
(a) first term;
(b) sum of the first fifteen terms.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(T_{n} = a + (n - 1)d\) (For an AP series)
\(T_{6} = 37 = a + (6 - 1) d = a + 5d\)
\(a + 5d = 37 .... (1)\)
\(S_{n} = \frac{n}{2}(2a + (n - 1) d)\)
or
\(S_{n} = \frac{n}{2}(a + l)\) where a = first term; and l = last term.
Since, we are given the sum of the first 6 terms and also given the sixth term which is the last term in the sum, we can use the second formula where the sixth term is the last term in this case.
\(S_{6} = 147 = \frac{6}{2} (a + 37)\)
\(147 = 3(a + 37) \implies 147 = 3a + 111 \)
\(3a = 147 - 111 = 36 \implies a = 12\)
(b) From equation (1) above,
\(a + 5d = 37\)
\(12 + 5d = 37\)
\(5d = 37 - 12 = 25\)
\(d = 5\)
\(S_{15} = \frac{15}{2} (2(12) + (15 - 1)(5))\)
\(\frac{15}{2} (24 + 70) = \frac{15}{2} (94)\)
= \(15 \times 47\)
= \(705\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52333)