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WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
An object is 6m away from the base of a mast. If the angle of depression of the object from the top of the mast is 50o, find, correct to 2 decimal places, the height of the mast.
A
8.60m
B
7.83m
C
7.51m
D
7.15m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In the diagram give, \(\alpha\) 50o(alternative angles)
tan\(\alpha\) = \(\frac{h}{6}\)
h = 6tan\(\alpha\)
= 6tan 50o
= 6 x 1.1918
= 7.1508
= 7.15m (2d.p)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46227)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Diagram
Solution
From the diagram, which of the following is true?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
m + n + p = 180o
B
m + n = 180o
C
m = p + n
D
n = m + p
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In the diagram, \(\beta\) = p(vertically opposite angles)
m + \(\beta\) = n(sum of interior opp. angles)
m + p = n
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46229)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
(a) Without using Mathematical tables or calculators, evaluate \(\frac{0.09 \times 1.21}{3.3 \times 0.00025}\), leaving the answer in standard form (Scientific Notation).
(b) A principal of GH¢5,600 was deposited for 3 years at compound interest. If the interest earned was GH¢1,200, find, correct to 3 significant figures, the interest rate per annum.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\frac{0.09 \times 1.21}{3.3 \times 0.00025} = \frac{9 \times 10^{-2} \times 121 \times 10^{-2}}{33 \times 10^{-1} \times 25 \times 10^{-5}}\)
= \(\frac{33 \times 10^{-4}}{25 \times 10^{-6}}\)
= \(1.32 \times 10^{2}\)
(b) Amount, A = Principal + Interest
= GH¢(5,600 + 1,200)
= GH¢6,800
Compound Interest formula : \(A = P(1 + \frac{r}{100})^{3}\)
\(6,800 = 5,600(1 + \frac{r}{100})^{3}\)
\((1 + \frac{r}{100})^{3} = \frac{6800}{5600} = 1.214\)
\(1 + \frac{r}{100} = \sqrt[3]{1.214} = 1.06686\)
\(\frac{r}{100} = 1.06686 - 1 = 0.06686\)
\(r = 0.06686 \times 100 = 6.686 \approxeq 6.69\) (3 significant figures)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52442)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Solution
(a) Solve : \(7(x + 4) - \frac{2}{3}(x - 6) \leq 2[x - 3(x + 5)]\)
(b) A transport company has a total of 20 vehicles made up of tricycle and taxicabs. Each tricycle carries 2 passengers while each taxicab carries four passengers. If the 20 vehicles carry a total of 66 passengers at a time, how many tricycles does the company have?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(7(x + 4) - \frac{2}{3}(x - 6) \leq 2[x - 3(x + 5)]\)
Multiply through by 3 to clear the fraction :
\(21(x + 4) - 2(x - 6) \leq 6[x - 3(x + 5)]\)
\(21x + 84 - 2x + 12 \leq 6x - 18x - 90\)
\(19x + 96 \leq -12x - 90\)
\(19x + 12x \leq -90 - 96\)
\(31x \leq - 186\)
Hence, \(x \leq -6\).
(b) Let : t represent number of tricycles; and b represent number of taxicabs
Then \(t + b = 20 ... (1)\)
\(2t + 4b = 66 .... (2)\)
From (1), b = 20 - t. Put that into eqtn (2), we have:
\(2t + 4(20 - t) = 2t + 80 - 4t = 66\)
\(80 - 66 = 14 = 2t \)
\(t = 7\)
The transport company has 7 tricycles.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52443)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
(a)
In the diagram, < RTS = 28^\circ, < VRM = 46^\circ, MQ is a tangent to the circle VRSTU at the point R. Find < VUS.
(b) A cylinder tin, 7cm high, is closed at one end. If its total surface area is 462\(cm^{2}\), calculate its radius. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
In the diagram above, \(\alpha = 28^\circ\) (angles in alternate segment)
\(46^\circ + \beta + \alpha = 180^\circ\) (angles on a straight line)
\(46^\circ + \beta + 28^\circ = 74^\circ + \beta = 180^\circ\)
\(\beta = 180^\circ - 74^\circ = 106^\circ\)
\(x + \beta = 180^\circ\) (opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral)
\(x + 106^\circ = 180^\circ\)
\(x = 180^\circ - 106^\circ = 74^\circ\)
Hence, < VUS = 74^\circ.
(b) Total surface area = curved surface area + area of closed end
= \(2\pi rh + \pi r^{2}\)
= \(\pi r(2h + r)\)
\(462 = \frac{22r}{7}((2 \times 7) + r)\)
\(\frac{462 \times 7}{22} = r(14 + r)\)
\(147 = 14r + r^{2}\)
\(r^{2} + 14r - 147 = 0\)
\(r^{2} - 7r + 21r - 147 = 0\)
\(r(r - 7) + 21(r - 7) = 0\)
\((r + 21)(r - 7) = 0\)
\(r = \text{-21 or 7}\)
The radius cannot be negative, therefore, r = 7 cm.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52450)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
Scores
1
2
3
4
5
6
Frequency
25
30
x
28
40
32
The table shows the outcome when a die is thrown a number of times. If the probability of obtaining a 3 is 0.225;
(a) How many times was the die thrown?
(b) Calculate the probability that a trial chosen at random gives a score of an even number or a prime number.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) From the table, \(\sum f = x + 155\)
P(obtaining a 3) = \(\frac{\text{no of times a 3 was obtained}}{\sum f}\)
\(\frac{x}{x + 155} = 0.225\)
\(x = 0.255x + (155 \times 0.225)\)
\(x - 0.225x = 34.875 \)
\(0.775x = 34.875\)
\(x = \frac{39.875}{0.775}\)
\(x = 45\)
\(\sum f = 155 + x = 155 + 45 = 200\)
Hence, the die was thrown 200 times.
(b) Set of even numbers = {2, 4, 6}
Set of prime numbers = {2, 4, 5}
Therefore, \(N \cup M = (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)\)
\(n(N \cup M) = 30 + 45 + 28 + 40 + 32 = 175\)
\(P(N \cup M) = \frac{175}{200} = 0.875\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52454)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
(a)
In the diagram, PQST is a parallelogram, PR is a straight line, |TS| = 8cm, |SM| = 6cm and area of triangle PSR = \(36 cm^{2}\). Find the value of |QR|.
(b) A tree and a flagpole are on the same horizontal ground. A bird on top of the tree observes the top and bottom of the flagpole below it at angle of 45^\circ and 60^\circ respectively. If the tree is 10.65m high, calculate, correct to 3 significant figures, the height of the flagpole.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
In the diagram above, area of \(\Delta PSR = \frac{1}{2} \times |PR| \times 6\)
\(36 = \frac{1}{2} \times |PR| \times 6\)
\(36 = 3 \times |PR|\)
\(|PR| = 12 cm\)
But |PQ| = |TS| = 8cm (opp. sides of a parallelogram)
Hence, |QR| = |PR| - |PQ| = 12 - 8 = 4cm.
(b)
In the diagram above, \(\beta = 60^\circ\) (alternate angles)
\(\tan \beta = \frac{10.65}{|QB|}\)
\(|QB| = \frac{10.65}{\tan 60}\)
= \(\frac{10.65}{1.732} = 6.149m\)
|PO| = |QB| = 6.149m (opp. sides of a rectangle)
In \(\Delta POT, \tan 45 = \frac{|TO|}{6.149}\)
\(|TO| = \tan 45 \times 6.149 = 1 \times 6.149 = 6.149m\)
|OB| = |PQ| = 10.65m (opp sides of a rectangle)
\(h = |OB| - |OT| \)
= \(10.65 - 6.149\)
= \(4.501 m \approxeq 4.50m\) (3 sig. figs)
Hence, the height of the flagpole = 4.50m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52460)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Solution
(a) Find the sum of the Arithmetic Progression (AP) 1, 3, 5,..., 101.
(b) Out of the 95 travellers interviewed, 7 travelled by bus and train only, 3 by train and car only and 8 travelled by all 3 means of transport. The number, x, of travellerswho travelled by bus only was equal to the number who travelled by bus and car only. If 47 people travelled by bus and 30 by train :
(i) represent this information in a Venn diagram;
(ii) calculate the
(1) value of x ; (2) number who travelled by at least two means.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
(b)(i) From the Venn diagram,
x + x + 7 + 8 = n(B)
2x + 15 = 47
2x = 47 - 15 = 32
x = 16
(ii) Number of people who travelled by at least 2 means
= 16 + 7 + 8 + 3 = 34
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52464)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
(a) Using the method of completing the square, solve, correct to 2 decimal places, \(\frac{x - 2}{4} = \frac{x + 2}{2x}\).
(b)
In the diagram, PQRST is a circle with centre O. If PS is a diameter, RS//QT, and < QTS = 52^\circ, find :
(i) < SQT ; (ii) < PQT.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\frac{x - 2}{4} = \frac{x + 2}{2x}\)
\(2x(x - 2) = 4(x + 2)\)
\(2x^{2} - 4x = 4x + 8\)
\(2x^{2} - 4x - 4x - 8 = 2x^{2} - 8x - 8 = 0\)
Divide through by 2, we have
\(x^{2} - 4x - 4 = 0\)
\(x^{2} - 4x = 4\)
Taking the square of \(\frac{b}{2}\) and add to both sides,
\(x^{2} - 4x + (-2)^{2} = 4 + (-2)^{2}\)
\((x - 2)^{2} = 8\)
\(x - 2 = \pm {\sqrt{8}}\)
\(x = 2 \pm \sqrt{8}\)
\(x = 2 \pm 2.828\)
\(x = 4.828\) or \(x = -0.828\).
Hence, x = 4.83 or -0.83 (2 decimal place).
(b)(i)
In the diagram above, < QRS = 180^\circ - 52^\circ = 128^\circ (opp. angles of a cyclic quadrilateral).
\(x_{1} = x_{2}\) (base angles of isosceles triangle)
\(x_{1} + x_{2} + 128^\circ = 180^\circ\) (sum of angles of a triangle)
\(2x_{2} = 180^\circ - 128^\circ = 52^\circ\)
\(x_{2} = 26^\circ\)
Hence, < SQT = 26^\circ.
(ii) < PQS = 90^\circ (angles in a semi-circle)
Hence, < PQT = 90^\circ - 26^\circ = 64^\circ.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52466)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Linear, Simultaneous & Quadratic Equations
Solution
(a)
In the diagram, < KLM = x, < LMK = y, < KJH = r and < KGF = 110^\circ. If 2x = r = y, find the value of x.
(b) Ten boys and twelve girls collected donations for a project. The total amount collected by the boys was N600.00 gretaer than that collected by the girls. If the average collection of the boys was N100.00 greater than the average collection of the girls, how much was collected by the two groups?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
In the diagram above, \(\theta = y\) (vertically opposite angles)
\(\alpha = 180^\circ - 110^\circ = 70^\circ\) (angles on a straight line)
Thus, \(\beta = \theta + \alpha\) (sum of interior opp. angles)
\(\beta = y + 70^\circ ..... (1)\)
\(x + r + \beta = 180^\circ ..... (2)\)
But 2x = r = y
Hence, \(x + 2x + (2x + 70) = 5x + 70 = 180\)
\(5x = 180 - 70 = 110\)
\(x = 22^\circ\)
(b) Let Nx represent the donation collected by the girls. Then, the donation collected by the boys = N(x + 600).
Also, let y represent the average collection, \(x_{g}\), of the girls. Then the average collection, \(x_{b}\), of the boys = N(y + 100).
Thus, \(x_{g} = \frac{x}{12} = y\)
\(x = 12y ... (1)\)
\(x_{b} = \frac{x + 600}{10} = y + 100\)
\(x + 600 = 10(y + 100) .... (2)\)
Substitute 12y for x in (2) :
\(12y + 600 = 10y + 1000\)
\(12y - 10y = 1000 - 600 \)
\(2y = 400 \implies y = 200\)
From (1), \(x = 12y\)
\(\therefore x = 12 \times 200 = N2,400\).
Thus, the girls collected N2,400
The boys collected N2,400 + N600 = N3000
Total = N(2,400 + 3,000) = N5,400
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52467)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
The weight (in kg) of 50 contestants at a competition is as follows:
65 66 67 66 64 66 65 63 65 68 64 62 66 64 67 65 64 66 65 67 65 67 66 64 65 64 66 65 64 65 66 65 64 65 63 63 67 65 63 64 66 64 68 65 63 65 64 67 66 64.
(a) Construct a frequenct table for the discrete data.
(b) Calculate, correct to 2 decimal places, the;
(i) mean ; (ii) standard deviation of the data.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
Weight (kg)
Frequency
62
1
63
5
64
12
65
14
66
10
67
6
68
2
(b) Using an assumed mean of 65kg
\(x\)
\(f\)
\(fx\)
\(d = x - A\)
\(fd\)
\(fd^{2}\)
62
1
62
-3
-3
9
63
5
315
-2
-10
20
64
12
768
-1
-12
12
65
14
910
0
0
0
66
10
660
1
10
10
67
6
402
2
12
24
68
2
136
3
6
18
\(\sum\) =
50
3253
3
93
(i) Mean \(\bar{x} = \frac{\sum fx}{\sum f}\)
= \(\frac{3253}{50}\)
= 65.06 kg
(ii) \(SD = \sqrt{\frac{\sum fd^{2}}{\sum f} - (\frac{\sum fd^{2}}{\sum f})^{2}}\)
\(SD = \sqrt{\frac{93}{50} - (\frac{3}{50})^{2}}\)
= \(\sqrt{\frac{93}{50} - \frac{9}{2500}}\)
= \(\sqrt{\frac{4650 - 9}{2500}}\)
= \(\sqrt{\frac{4641}{2500}}\)
= \(1.3625 \approxeq 1.36\) (2 d.p.)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52471)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Using ruler and a pair of compasses only,
(a) construct :
(i) \(\Delta\)XYZ such that |XY| = 10cm, < XYZ = 30^\circ and < YXZ = 45^\circ.
(ii) locus, \(l_{1}\), of points equidistant from Y and Z.
(iii) locus, \(l_{2}\), of points parallel to XY through Z.
(b) Locate M, the point of intersection of \(l_{1}\) and \(l_{2}\).
(c) Measure < ZMY.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a), (b)
(c) < ZMY = 120^\circ.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52473)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
(a) If \(\frac{3p + 4q}{3p - 4q} = 2\), find \(p : q\).
(b)
The diagram shows the cross section of a bridge with a semi-circular hollow in the middle. If the perimeter of the cross section is 34 cm, calculate the :
(i) length PQ; (ii) area of the cross section.
[Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\frac{3p + 4q}{3p - 4q} = 2\)
\(3p + 4q = 2(3p - 4q)\)
\(3p + 4q = 6p - 8q\)
\(3p - 6p = - 8q - 4q\)
\(-3p = - 12q\)
\(p = 4q\)
\(\frac{p}{q} = \frac{4}{1}\)
\(\therefore p : q = 4 : 1\).
(b)(i)
Perimeter of cross- section = 4 + x + 4 + 2 + y + 2
i.e 34 = 12 + x + y
x + y = 22 ..... (1)
From the diagram, |PQ| = |UR| (opp. sides of a rectangle)
i.e. x = 2 + d + 2
x - 4 = d ..... (2)
From (1), y = 22 - x is the circumference of the semi-circle.
\(22 - x = \frac{2\pi r}{2} = \pi r\)
\(r = \frac{d}{2} \)
\(22 - x = \frac{22}{7} \times \frac{(x - 4)}{2}\)
\(154 - 7x = 11x - 44\)
\(154 + 44 = 11x + 7x \)
\(198 = 18x\)
\(x = \frac{198}{18} = 11 m\)
Hence, |PQ| = 11 m.
(ii) Area of cross section = Area of rectangle PQRU - area of semi-circle
Area of rectangle = \(11 \times 4 = 44 m^{2}\)
Area of semi-circle = \(\frac{\pi r^{2}}{2} \)
= \(\frac{22}{7} \times (\frac{(11 - 4)}{2})^{2} \times \frac{1}{2}\)
= \(19.25 m^{2}\)
Area of cross section = \(44 - 19.25 = 24.75 m^{2}\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52475)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
(a) Copy and complete the table of values, correct to one decimal place, for the relation \(y = 3\sin x + 2\cos x\) for \(0^\circ \leq x \leq 360^\circ\).
x
0^\circ
30^\circ
60^\circ
90^\circ
120^\circ
150^\circ
180^\circ
210^\circ
240^\circ
270^\circ
300^\circ
330^\circ
360^\circ
y
3.0
1.6
-2.0
-3.6
-3.0
2.0
(b) Using scales of 2cm to 30^\circmon the x- axis and 2cm to 1 unit on the y- axis, draw the graph of the relation \(y = 3\sin x + 2\cos x\) for \(0^\circ\leq x \leq 360^\circ\).
(c) Use the graph to solve :
(i) \(3\sin x + 2\cos x = 0\)
(ii) \(2 + 2\cos x + 3\sin x = 0\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
x
0^\circ
30^\circ
60^\circ
90^\circ
120^\circ
150^\circ
180^\circ
210^\circ
240^\circ
270^\circ
300^\circ
330^\circ
360^\circ
y
2.0
3.2
3.6
3.0
1.6
-0.2
-2.0
-3.2
-3.6
-3.0
-1.6
0.2
2.0
(b)
(c)(i) The equation, \(3\sin x + 2\cos x = 0\) has solution where the curve cuts the x- axis, i.e. at A(x = 147^\circ) and B(x = 325.5^\circ).
(ii)First, rearrange \(2 + 2\cos x + 3\sin x = 0\) to have the main graph content \(3\sin x + 2\cos x\) on one side of the equation; i.e. \(3\sin x + 2\cos x = -2\).
Add the line \(y = -2\) to the graph. The line intersects the curve at the points (x = 180^\circ) and (x = 292.5^\circ). Hence, these are the solutions.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52478)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
(a) Find the equation of a straight line which passes through the point (2, -3) and is parallel to the line \(2x + y = 6\).
(b) The operation \(\Delta\) is defined on the set T = {2, 3, 5, 7} by \(x \Delta y = (x + y + xy) mod 8\).
(i) Construct modulo 8 table for the operation \(\Delta\) on the set T.
(ii) Use the the table to find: (a) \(2 \Delta (5 \Delta 7)\) ; (b) \(2 \Delta n = 5 \Delta 7\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) First, change the given linear equation to the gradient- intercept form:
\(2x + y = 6 \implies y = 6 - 2x\)
Thus, \(m_{1} = -2, c = 6\). Thus, for a line to be parallel, the gradient \(m_{2} = -2\) (condition for parallelism).
Using \(y - y_{1} = m(x - x_{1})\), we have
\(y - (-3) = -2(x - 2)\)
\(y + 3 = - 2x + 4\)
\(2x + y = 4 - 3 = 1\)
Thus, the line passing through (2, -3) parallel to 2x + y = 6 is 2x + y = 1.
(b) (i)
\(\Delta\)
2
3
5
7
2
0
3
1
7
3
3
7
7
7
5
1
7
3
7
7
7
7
7
7
(ii) (a) \(2 \Delta (5 \Delta 7) = 2 \Delta 7 = 7\)
(b) \(2 \Delta n = 5 \Delta 7\)
\(2 \Delta n = 7\)
By comparison, n = 7.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52481)