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WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Simplify:(\(\frac{10\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{5}} - \sqrt{15}\))2
A
75.00
B
15.00
C
8.66
D
3.87
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Note that \(\frac{10\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{5}} = \frac{10\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{5}} \times - \frac{\sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{5}}\)
= \(\frac{10\sqrt{15}}{\sqrt{5}} = 2\sqrt{15}\)
hence, (\(\frac{10\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{5}} - \sqrt{15}\))2 = (\(2\sqrt{15} - \sqrt{15}\))2
= (\(2\sqrt{15} - \sqrt{15}\))(\(2\sqrt{15} - \sqrt{15}\))
= 4\(\sqrt{15 \times 15} - 2\sqrt{15 \times 15} - 2\sqrt{15 x 15} + \sqrt{15 \times 15}\)
= 4 x 15 - 2 x 15 - 2 x 15 + 15
= 60 - 30 - 30 + 15
= 15
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46046)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Variations
Solution
The distance, d, through which a stone falls from rest varies directly as the square of the time, t, taken. If the stone falls 45cm in 3 seconds, how far will it fall in 6 seconds?
A
90cm
B
135cm
C
180cm
D
225cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
d \(\alpha\) t2
d = t2 k
where k is a constant. d = 45cm, when t = 3s; thus 45 = 32 x t
k = \(\frac{45}{9}\) = 5
thus equation connecting d and t is d = 5t2
when t = 6s, d = 5 x 62
= 5 x 36
= 180cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46056)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Solution
Which of following is a valid conclusion from the premise. "Nigeria footballers are good footballers"?
A
Joseph plays football in Nigeria therefore he is a good footballer
B
Joseph is a good footballer therefore he is a Nigerian footballer
C
Joseph is a Nigerian footballer therefore he is a good footballer
D
Joseph plays good football therefore he is a Nigerian footballer
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
From the venn diagram, Nigeria footballers from a subset of good footballers.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46076)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
On a map, 1cm represent 5km. Find the area on the map that represents 100km2.
A
2cm2
B
4cm2
C
8cm2
D
8cm2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
On a map, 1cm represents 5km. Then it follows that 1cm2 represents 25km2. Acm2 represents 100km2. By apparent cross-multiplication, 1cm2 x 100km2 = Acm2x 25km2
therefore A = \(\frac{100}{25}\) = 4cm2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46078)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
Simplify; \(\frac{3^{n - 1} \times 27^{n + 1}}{81^{n}}\)
A
32n
B
9
C
3n
D
3n + 1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{3^{n - 1} \times 27^{n + 1}}{81^{n}}\)
= \(\frac{3^{n - 1} \times 3^{3(n + 1)}}{3^{4n}}\)
= 3\(^{n - 1 + 3n + 3 - 4n}\)
= 3\(^{4n - 4n - 1 + 3}\)
= 32
= 9
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46096)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
What sum of money will amount to D10,400 in 5 years at 6% simple interest?
A
D8,000.00
B
D10,000.00
C
D12,000.00
D
D16,000.00
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
A = P + 1
I = A - P
= 10,400 - P
Now using I = \(\frac{P \times T \times R}{100}\)
i.e. 10,400 - P = \(\frac{P \times 5 \times 6}{100}\)
= 100(10,400 - P) = 30P
10(10,400 - P) = 3P
104,000 - 10P = 3P
104,000 - 10P = 3P
104,000 = 3P + 10P
= 104,000 = 13P
P = \(\frac{104,000}{100}\)
P = D8,000
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46097)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
The roots of a quadratic equation are \(\frac{4}{3}\) and -\(\frac{3}{7}\). Find the equation
A
21x2 - 19x - 12 = 0
B
21x2 + 37x - 12 = 0
C
21x2 - x + 12 = 0
D
21x2 + 7x - 4 = 0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let x = \(\frac{4}{3}\), x = -\(\frac{3}{7}\)
Then 3x = 4, 7x = -3
3x - 4 = 0, 7x + 3 = 0
(3x - 4)(7x + 3) = 0
21x2 + 9x - 28x - 12 = 0
21x2 - 19x - 12 = 0
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46098)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Algebraic Expressions, Polynomials & Factorisation
Solution
Find the values of y for which the expression \(\frac{y^2 - 9y + 18}{y^2 + 4y - 21}\) is undefined
A
6, -7
B
3, -6
C
3, -7
D
-3, -7
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{y^2 - 9y + 18}{y^2 + 4y - 21}\)
Factorize the denominator;
Y2 + 7y - 3y - 21
= y(y + 7) -3 (y + 7)
= (y - 3)(y + 7)
Hence the expression \(\frac{y^2 - 9y + 18}{y^2 + 4y - 21}\) is undefined
when y2 + 4y - 21 = 0
ie. y = 3 or -7
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46100)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Given that 2x + y = 7 and 3x - 2y = 3, by how much is 7x greater than 10?
A
1
B
3
C
7
D
17
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2x + y = 7...(1)
3x - 2y = 3...(2)
From (1), y = 7 - 2x for y in (2)
3x - 2(7 - 2x) = 3
3x - 14 + 4x = 3
7x + 3 + 14 = 17
x = \(\frac{17}{7}\)
Hence, 7 x \(\frac{17}{7}\)
= 17 - 10
= 7
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46103)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Simplify; \(\frac{2}{1 - x} - \frac{1}{x}\)
A
\(\frac{x + 1}{x(1 - x)}\)
B
\(\frac{3x - 1}{ x(1 - x)}\)
C
\(\frac{3x + 1}{ x(1 - x)}\)
D
\(\frac{x - 1}{ x(1 - x)}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{2}{1 - x} - \frac{1}{x}\) = \(\frac{2x - 1(1 - x)}{x(1 - x)}\)
= \(\frac{2x - 1 + x}{x(1 - x)}\)
= \(\frac{3x - 1}{x(1 - x)}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46106)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Algebraic Expressions, Polynomials & Factorisation
Solution
Make s the subject of the relation: P = S + \(\frac{sm^2}{nr}\)
A
s = \(\frac{mrp}{nr + m^2}\)
B
s = \(\frac{nr + m^2}{mrp}\)
C
s = \(\frac{nrp}{mr + m^2}\)
D
s = \(\frac{nrp}{nr + m^2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
P = S + \(\frac{sm^2}{nr}\)
P = S(1 + \(\frac{m^2}{nr}\))
P = S(1 + \(\frac{nr + m^2}{nr}\))
nrp = S(nr + m2)
S = \(\frac{nrp}{nr + m^2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46107)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Algebraic Expressions, Polynomials & Factorisation
Solution
Factorize; (2x + 3y)2 - (x - 4y)2
A
(3x - y)(x + 7y)
B
(3x + y)(2x - 7y)
C
(3x + y)(x - 7y)
D
(3x - y)(2x + 7y)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(2x + 3y)2 - (x - 4y)2
= (2x + 3y)(2x + 3y) - (x - 4y)(x - 4y)
= 4x2 + 12xy + 9y2 - (x2 - 8xy+ 16y2)
= 4x2 + 12xy + 19y2 - x2 + 8xy - 16y2
= 3x2 + 20xy - 7y2
= 3x2 + 21xy - xy - 7y2
= 3x(x + 7y) - y(x + 7y)
= (3x - y)(x + 7y)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46109)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
The curve surface area of a cylinder, 5cm high is 110cm 2. Find the radius of its base. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)]
A
2.6cm
B
3.5cm
C
3.6cm
D
7.0cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Curved surface area of cylinder = 2\(\pi\)rh
110 = 2 x \(\frac{22}{7}\) x r x 5
r = \(\frac{110 \times 7}{44 \times 5}\)
= 3.5cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46112)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
The volume of a pyramid with height 15cm is 90cm3. If its base is a rectangle with dimension xcm by 6cm, find the value of x
A
3
B
5
C
6
D
8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Volume of pyramid = \(\frac{1}{3}\)lbh
90 = \(\frac{1}{3} \times x \times 6 \times 15\)
x = \(\frac{90 \times 33}{6 \times 15}\)
= 3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46113)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
A straight line passes through the points P(1,2) and Q(5,8). Calculate the gradient of the line PQ
A
\(\frac{3}{5}\)
B
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
C
\(\frac{3}{2}\)
D
\(\frac{5}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let: (x1, y1) = (1, 2)
(x2, y2) = (5, 8)
The gradient m of \(\bar{PQ}\) is given by
m = \(\frac{y_2 y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\)
= \(\frac{8 - 2}{5 - 1}\)
= \(\frac{6}{4}\)
= \(\frac{3}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46117)