Question Library
Browse, filter, and study verified past examination questions with step-by-step mathematical reasoning.
Searching 18,000+ Questions...
Sifting topics, KaTeX formulas & verified solutions
Showing 8086–8100 of 29821 verified questions
Sort by:
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
Score
0 - 4
5 - 9
10 - 14
Frequency
2
1
2
The table shows the distribution of the scores of some students in a test. Calculate the mean scores.
A
5.6
B
6.2
C
6.6
D
7.0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To calculate the mean of grouped data,
- First step to determine the midpoint (x) of each interval or class.
0 - 4 ►2
5 - 9 ► 7
10 - 14 ►12
These midpoints must then be multiplied by the frequencies of the corresponding classes:
2 X 2 = 4
1 X 7 = 7
2 X 12 = 24
Mean = ( 24 + 7 + 4) \div ( 2 + 1 + 2 )
: Mean = 7
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45822)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Solution
The probability that kebba, Ebou and Omar will hit a target are \(\frac{2}{3}\), \(\frac{3}{4}\) and \(\frac{4}{5}\) respectively. Find the probability that only Kebba will hit the target.
A
\(\frac{2}{5}\)
B
\(\frac{7}{60}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{30}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{60}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Pr(Ebou did not hit the target) = 1 - \(\frac{3}{4}\) = \(\frac{1}{4}\) = Pr(E'), Pr(Omar did not hit the target) = 1 - \(\frac{4}{5}\) = \(\frac{1}{5}\) = Pr(O')
Hence the probability that only Kebba will hit the target
= Pr(K) x Pr(E') x Pr(O')
= \(\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{5}\)
= \(\frac{1}{30}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45827)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram, VW//YZ, |WX| = 6cm, |XY| = 16cm, |YZ| = 20cm and |ZX| = 12cm. Calculate |VX|
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
3cm
B
4cm
C
6cm
D
8cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In the diagram, \(\frac{16}{12} = \frac{VX}{6}\) (similar \(\Delta\)s)
VX = \(\frac{16 \times 6}{12}\)
= 8cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45834)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Tom will be 25 years old in n years' time. If he is 5 years younger than Bade, find Bade's present age.
A
(30 - n)years
B
(20 - n)years
C
(25 - n)years
D
(30 + n)years
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let Tom's present age be x.
Then x = 25 - n
If Tom is 5 years younger than Bade, then Bade's present age is x + 5 = 25 - n + 5
= (30 - n)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45852)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
If \(\frac{\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}}\) is simplified as m + n\(\sqrt{6}\), find the value of (m + n)
A
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
B
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
C
1\(\frac{1}{3}\)
D
1\(\frac{2}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}}\) = \(\frac{\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}}\) x \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}}\)
= \(\frac{\sqrt{2} \times \sqrt{3} + \sqrt{3} \times \sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3} \times \sqrt{3}}\)
= \(\frac{\sqrt{6} + 3}{3}\)
= \(\frac{3 + \sqrt{6}}{3}\)
= Hence, (m + n) = 1 + \(\frac{1}{3}\)
= 1\(\frac{1}{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45859)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Diagram
Solution
In the given diagram, \(\bar{QT}\) and \(\bar{PR}\) are straight lines, < ROS = (3n - 20), < SOT = n, < POL = m and < QOL is a right angle. Find the value of n.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
35o
B
40o
C
55o
D
60o
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In the diagram, QOR + 2m(vertically opposite angles)
So, m + 90^\circ + 2m = 180^\circ
(angles on str. line)
3m = 180^\circ - 90^\circ
3m = 90^\circ
m = \(\frac{90^o}{3}\)
= 30^\circ
substituting 30^\circ for m in
2m + 4n = 200^\circ gives
2 x 30^\circ + 4n = 200^\circ
60^\circ + 4n = 200^\circ
4n = 200^\circ - 60^\circ
= 140^\circ
n = \(\frac{140^\circ}{4}\)
= 35^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45861)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Algebraic Expressions, Polynomials & Factorisation
Solution
Make K the subject of the relation T = \(\sqrt{\frac{TK - H}{K - H}}\)
A
K = \(\frac{H(T^2 - 1)}{T^2 - T}\)
B
K = \(\frac{HT}{(T - 1)^2}\)
C
K = \(\frac{H(T^2 + 1)}{T}\)
D
K = \(\frac{H(T - 1)}{T}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
T = \(\sqrt{\frac{TK - H}{K - H}}\)
Taking the square of both sides, give
T2 = \(\frac{TK - H}{K - H}\)
T2(K - H) = TK - H
T2K - T2H = TK - H
T2K - TK = T2H - H
K(T2 - T) = H(T2 - 1)
K = \(\frac{H(T^2 - 1)}{T^2 - T}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45862)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Which of the following is used to determine the mode of a grouped data?
A
Bar chart
B
Frequency polygon
C
Ogive
D
Histogram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45864)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
The area of a rhombus is 110 cm\(^2\). If the diagonals are 20 cm and (2x + 1) cm long, find the value of x.
A
5.0
B
4.0
C
3.0
D
2.5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Diagonal |AC| = (2x + 1)cm
In the diagram,area of \(\Delta\)ABC
is \(\frac{110}{2}\) = \(\frac{1}{2}\) x |AC| x |HB|
55 = \(\frac{1}{2}\) x (2x + 1) x 10
55 = (2x + 1)5
55 = 10x + 5
55 - 5 = 10x
50 = 10x
x = \(\frac{50}{10}\)
= 5.0
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45900)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Simplify: \(\frac{3x - y}{xy} - \frac{2x + 3y}{2xy} + \frac{1}{2}\)
A
\(\frac{4x + 5y - xy}{2xy}\)
B
\(\frac{5y - 4x + xy}{2xy}\)
C
\(\frac{5x + 4y - xy}{2xy}\)
D
\(\frac{4x - 5y + xy}{2xy}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{3x - y}{xy} - \frac{2x + 3y}{2xy} + \frac{1}{2}\)
= \(\frac{2(3x - y) - 1(2x + 3y) + xy}{2xy}\)
= \(\frac{6x - 2y - 2x - 3y + xy}{2xy}\)
= \(\frac{4x - 5y + xy}{2xy}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45906)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
A farmer uses \(\frac{2}{5}\) of his land to grow cassava, \(\frac{1}{3}\) of the remaining for yam and the rest for maize. Find the part of the land used for maize
A
\(\frac{2}{15}\)
B
\(\frac{2}{5}\)
C
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
D
\(\frac{4}{5}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let x represent the entire farmland
then, \(\frac{2}{5}\)x + \(\frac{1}{3}\)[x - \(\frac{2}{3}x\)] + M = x
Where M represents the part of the farmland used for growing maize, continuing
\(\frac{2}{5}\)x + \(\frac{1}{3}\)x [1 - \(\frac{2}{3}x\)] + M = x
\(\frac{2}{5}x + \frac{1}{3}\)x [\(\frac{3}{5}\)] + M = x
\(\frac{2}{5}\)x + \(\frac{1x}{5}\) + M = x
\(\frac{3x}{5} + M = x\)
M = x - \(\frac{2}{5}\)x
= x[1 - \(\frac{3}{5}\)]
= x[\(\frac{2}{5}\)] = \(\frac{2x}{5}\)
Hence the part of the land used for growing maize is
\(\frac{2}{5}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45919)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
The rate of consumption of petrol by a vehicle varies directly as the square of the distance covered. If 4 litres of petrol is consumed on a distance of 15km. how far would the vehicle go on 9 litres of petrol?
A
22\(\frac{1}{2}\)km
B
30km
C
33\(\frac{1}{2}\)km
D
45km
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
R \(\alpha\) D2
R = D2K
R = 4 Litres when D = 15cm
thus; 4 = 152k
4 = 225k
k = \(\frac{4}{225}\)
This gives R = \(\frac{4D^2}{225}\)
Where R = 9litres
equation gives
9 = \(\frac{4D^2}{225}\)
9 x 225 = 4d2
D2 = \(\frac{9 \times 225}{4}\)
D = \(\sqrt{9 \times 225}{4}\)
= \(\frac{3 \times 15}{2}\)
= 22\(\frac{1}{2}\)km
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45934)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
A trader bought 100 oranges at 5 for N40.00 and sold them at 20 for N120.00. Find the profit or loss percent
A
20% profit
B
20% loss
C
25% profit
D
25% loss
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Cost price CP of the 100 oranges = \(\frac{100}{5}\) x N40.00
selling price SP of the 100 oranges = \(\frac{100}{20}\) x N120
= N600.00
so, profit or loss per cent
= \(\frac{SP - CP}{CP}\) x 100%
= \(\frac{600 - 800}{800}\) x 100%
= \(\frac{-200}{800}\) x 100%
Hence, loss per cent = 25%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45942)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Sets, Logic & Venn Diagrams
Diagram
Solution
Describe the shaded portion in the diagram
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
P' \(\cap\) Q \(\cap\) R'
B
(P' \(\cap\) R)' \(\cap\) R
C
P' \(\cap\) Q \(\cap\) R
D
(P \(\cap\) Q)' \(\cap\) R
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The shaded portion represents the elements that are in Q only, but not in P or R.
In set notation, this is: Q ∩ P' ∩ R'
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45951)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
Find the value of p if \(\frac{1}{4}\)p + 3q = 10 and 2p - \(\frac{1}{3}\)q = 7
A
4
B
3
C
-3
D
-4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{1}{4}\)p + 3p = 10...(1)
2p - \(\frac{1}{3}\)q = 7...(2)
Multiply equation (2) by 3 to clear fraction
3 x 2p - 3 x \(\frac{1}{3}\)q = 3 x 7
6p - q = 21
6p - 21 = q....(3)
substituting 6p - 21 for q in (1)
\(\frac{1}{4}\)p + 3(6p - 21) = 10...(4)
Multiply equation (4) by 4 to clear fraction
4 x \(\frac{1}{4}\)p + 4 x 3(6p - 21) = 4 x 10
p + 12(6p - 21) = 40
p + 72p - 252
73p = 292
p = \(\frac{292}{73}\)
= 4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45958)