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WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Coordinate Geometry
Solution
(a) Evaluate : \(2 \div (\frac{64}{125})^{-\frac{2}{3}}\)
(b) The lines \(y = 3x + 5\) and \(y = - 4x - 1\) intersect at a point k. Find the coordinates of k.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \((\frac{64}{125})^{-\frac{2}{3}} = (\frac{125}{64})^{\frac{2}{3}}\)
= \((\frac{5}{4})^{3})^{\frac{2}{3}} \)
= \((\frac{5}{4})^{2}\)
= \(\frac{25}{16}\)
\(\therefore 2 \div (\frac{64}{125})^{-\frac{2}{3}} = 2 \div \frac{25}{16}\)
= \(2 \times \frac{16}{25}\)
= \(\frac{32}{25}\)
(b) \(3x + 5 = - 4x - 1\)
\(3x + 4x = - 1 - 5\)
\(7x = - 6\)
\(x = -\frac{6}{7}\)
\(y = 3x + 5\) ( You can use any of the given equations to get y)
\(y = 3(-\frac{6}{7}) + 5 = -\frac{18}{7} + \frac{35}{7}\)
= \(\frac{17}{7}\)
\(k = (x, y) = (-\frac{6}{7}, \frac{17}{7})\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53060)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
(a) Simplify : \(\frac{5}{8} of 2\frac{1}{2} - \frac{3}{4} \div \frac{3}{5}\).
(b) A cone and a right pyramid have equal heights and volumes. If the area of the base of the pyramid is \(154 cm^{2}\), find the base radius of the cone. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\frac{5}{8} of 2\frac{1}{2} - \frac{3}{4} \div \frac{3}{5}\)
= \((\frac{5}{8} \times \frac{5}{2}) - (\frac{3}{4} \div \frac{3}{5})\)
= \((\frac{25}{16}) - (\frac{5}{4})\)
= \(\frac{25 - 20}{16}\)
= \(\frac{5}{16}\)
(b)
\(V = \frac{1}{3} \times A \times h = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^{2} h\)
\(\therefore \frac{1}{3} \times 154 \times h = \frac{1}{3} \times \pi \times r^{2} \times h\)
Comparing the two equations,
\(154 = \frac{22}{7} \times r^{2}\)
\(r^{2} = \frac{154 \times 7}{22}\)
\(r^{2} = 49\)
\(\therefore r = 7 cm\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53063)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Trigonometry, Elevation & Bearings
Solution
(a) Two fair die are thrown once. Find the probabitlity of getting : (i) the same digit ; (ii) a total score greater than 5.
(b) Given that \(x = \cos 30^\circ\) and \(y = \sin 30^\circ\), evaluate without using a mathematical table or calculator : \(\frac{x^{2} + y^{2}}{y^{2} - x^{2}}\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) Sample - space
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
1, 1
1, 2
1, 3
1, 4
1, 5
1, 6
2
2, 1
2, 2
2, 3
2, 4
2, 5
2, 6
3
3, 1
3, 2
3, 3
3, 4
3, 5
3, 6
4
4, 1
4, 2
4, 3
4, 4
4, 5
4, 6
5
5, 1
5, 2
5, 3
5, 4
5, 5
5, 6
6
6, 1
6, 2
6, 3
6, 4
6, 5
6, 6
(i) Same digit = {(1,1), (2,2),(3,3), (4,4),(5,5), (6,6)}
P(same digit) = \(\frac{6}{36}\)
(ii) P(total score greater than 5) = \(\frac{26}{36}\)
= \(\frac{13}{18}\)
(b) \(\frac{x^{2} + y^{2}}{y^{2} - x^{2}} = \frac{(\cos 30)^{2} + (\sin 30)^{2}}{(\sin 30)^{2} - (\cos 30)^{2}}\)
= \(\frac{(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^{2} + (\frac{1}{2})^{2}}{(\frac{1}{2})^{2} - (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^{2}}\)
= \(\frac{\frac{3}{4} + \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{1}{4} - \frac{3}{4}}\)
= \(\frac{1}{-\frac{1}{2}}\)
= \(-2\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53072)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
(a)
In the diagram, A, B, C and D are points on the circumference of a circle. XY is a tangent at A. Find : (i) < CAX ; (ii) < ABY.
(b) If (m + 1) and (m - 3) are factors of \(m^{2} - km + c\), find the values of k and c.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(< ADB = < ACB = 20^\circ\) (Angle in the same segment).
In \(\Delta ACY\),
\(\hat{C} = < ACB\)
(i) \(\hat{C} + \hat{A} + \hat{Y} = 180^\circ\)
\(20^\circ + \hat{A} + 60^\circ = 180^\circ\)
\(\hat{A} = 180^\circ - 80^\circ = 100^\circ\)
\(< CAY = \hat{A} = 100^\circ\)
\(< CAX = 180^\circ - 100^\circ = 80^\circ\)
(ii) In \(\Delta ACB\),
\(\hat{B} = \hat{C} = \frac{180^\circ - 20^\circ}{2} \)
= \(\frac{160^\circ}{2}\)
= \(80^\circ\)
In \(\Delta ABY\),
\(< ABY = \hat{B} = 180^\circ - 80^\circ\)
= \(100^\circ\)
(b) \((m + 1)(m - 3) \equiv m^{2} - km + c\)
\(m^{2} - 3m + m - 3 = m^{2} - 2m - 3\)
\(m^{2} - 2m - 3 \equiv m^{2} - km + c\)
\(\implies k = 2 ; c = -3\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53077)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Indices, Logarithms & Surds
Solution
(a) Without using mathematical table or calculator, evaluate : \(\sqrt{\frac{0.18 \times 12.5}{0.05 \times 0.2}}\).
(b) Simplify : \(\frac{8 - 4\sqrt{18}}{\sqrt{50}}\).
(c) x, y and z are related such that x varies directly as the cube of y and inversely as the square of z. If x = 108 when y = 3 and z = 4, find z when x = 4000 and y = 10.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\sqrt{\frac{0.18 \times 12.5}{0.05 \times 0.2}}\)
\(\frac{0.18 \times 12.5}{0.05 \times 0.2} = \frac{18 \times 10^{-2} \times 125 \times 10^{-1}}{5 \times 10^{-2} \times 2 \times 10^{-1}}\)
= \(9 \times 25 \times 10^{-3 - (-3)}\)
= \(9 \times 25\)
= \(225\)
\(\therefore \sqrt{\frac{0.18 \times 12.5}{0.05 \times 0.2}} = \sqrt{225}\)
= \(15\).
(b) \(\frac{8 - 4\sqrt{18}}{\sqrt{50}}\)
\(\sqrt{18} = \sqrt{9 \times 2} = 3\sqrt{2}\)
\(\sqrt{50} = \sqrt{25 \times 2} = 5\sqrt{2}\)
\(\frac{8 - 4(3\sqrt{2})}{5\sqrt{2}} = \frac{8 - 12\sqrt{2}}{5\sqrt{2}}\)
Rationalising, we have
= \(\frac{8 - 12\sqrt{2}}{5\sqrt{2}} \times \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{2}}\)
= \(\frac{8\sqrt{2} - 24}{10}\)
= \(0.8\sqrt{2} - 2.4\)
= \(-2.4 + 0.8\sqrt{2}\)
(c) \(x \propto \frac{y^{3}}{z^{2}}\)
\(\implies x = \frac{ky^{3}}{z^{2}}\)
\(108 = \frac{k \times 3^{3}}{4^{2}}\)
\(k = \frac{108 \times 16}{27}\)
\(k = 64\)
\(\therefore x = \frac{64y^{3}}{z^{2}}\)
\(\therefore 4000 = \frac{64 \times 10^{3}}{z^{2}}\)
\(4 = \frac{64}{z^{2}}\)
\(z^{2} = \frac{64}{4} = 16\)
\(z = \sqrt{16} = \pm 4\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53109)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
(a) A regular polygon of n sides is such that each interior angle is 120^\circ greater than the exterior angle. Find :
(i) the value of n ; (ii) the sum of all the interior angles.
(b) A boy walks 6km from a point P to a point Q on a bearing of 065^\circ. He then walks to a point R, a distance of 13km, on a bearing of 146^\circ.
(i) Sketch the diagram of his movement. (ii) Calculate, correct to the nearest kilometre, the distance PR.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) (i) Let the exterior angle be x
Let the interior angle be x + 120^\circ.
Exterior angle + Interior angle = 180^\circ
\(\therefore x + x + 120 = 180 \implies 2x + 120 = 180\)
\(2x = 60 \implies x = 30^\circ\)
Number of sides = \(\frac{360}{\text{exterior angle}}\)
= \(\frac{360}{30} = 12 sides\)
(ii) Sum of interior angle = \((2n - 4) \times 90^\circ\)
= \((2(12) - 4) \times 90^\circ\)
= \(20 \times 90\)
= \(1800^\circ\)
(b) Note : < PQR = 65^\circ + 34^\circ = 99^\circ\)
\(|PR|^{2} = |PQ|^{2} + |QR|^{2} - 2(|QR|)(|PQ|) \cos 99\)
\(|PR|^{2} = 6^{2} + 13^{2} - 2(6)(13) \cos 99\)
\(|PR|^{2} = 205 - 156 \cos 99\)
\(|PR|^{2} = 205 + 24.40 = 229.40\)
\(|PR| = \sqrt{229.40}\)
= \(15.146 km\)
\(\approxeq 15 km\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53110)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
(a) A plane flies due East from A(lat. 53^\circN, long. 25^\circE) to a point B(lat. 53^\circN, long. 85^\circE) at an average speed of 400 km/h. The plane then flies South from B to a point C 2000km away. Calculate, correct to the nearest whole number :
(a) the distance between A and B.
(b) the time the plane takes to reach point B ;
(c) the latitude of C.
[Take radius of the earth = 6400km; \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
Longitude difference = 85^\circ - 25^\circ = 60^\circ.
Distance AB along the parallel of latitude = \(\frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times 2\pi R \cos \alpha\)
\(AB = \frac{60}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 6400 \cos 53\)
= \(\frac{1}{6} \times \frac{44}{7} \times 3851.62\)
= \(4,035.03 km\)
\(\approxeq 4035 km\)
(b) \(Speed = \frac{Distance}{Time}\)
\(\therefore Time = \frac{Distance}{Speed}\)
= \(\frac{4035}{400}\)
\(\approxeq 10 hours\).
(c) Distance BC measured along the meridian
\(BC = \frac{\theta}{360} \times 2 \pi R\)
\(2000 = \frac{\theta}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 6400\)
\(\theta = 17.898^\circ \approxeq 18^\circ\)
\(\theta\) = Latitude difference
Let the latitude of C = x.
\(\theta = 53 - x\)
\(18 = 53 - x\)
\(x = 35^\circ\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53111)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages & Approximations
Solution
(a) Find the smallest integer that satisfies the inequality \(x + 8 < 4x - 15\).
(b) A sales girl is paid a monthly salary of N2,500 in addition to a commission of 5 kobo in the naira on all sales made by her during the month. If her sales for a month amounts to N200,000.00, calculate her income for that month.
(c) The diagram shows a window consisting of a rectangular and semi- circular parts. The radius of the semi- circular part is 35 cm and the height of the rectangular part is 50 cm. Find the area of the window. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(x + 8 < 4x - 15 \implies 4x - 15 > x + 8\)
\(4x - x > 8 + 15 \implies 3x > 23\)
\(x > \frac{23}{3}\)
\(x > 7\frac{2}{3}\).
(b) Extra income = 5k of N200,000
= \(\frac{5}{100} \times N200,000\)
= \(N10,000\)
Total income = Monthly income + commission
= N(2,500 + 10,000)
= N12,500.
(c) Area of semi- circle = \(\frac{\pi r^{2}}{2}\)
= \(\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 35 \times 35\)
= \(1925 cm^{2}\)
Length of rectangular part = 50 cm
Breadth = Diameter of semi- circle = 2(35 cm) = 70 cm
Area of rectangular part = \(length \times \breadth\)
= \(50 \times 70\)
= \(3500 cm^{2}\)
Total area of window = \((3500 + 1925) cm^{2}\)
= \(5425 cm^{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53113)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Plane Geometry, Polygons & Circle Theorems
Solution
The sketch shows a plot of land .
(a) Using a scale of 1 cm to 10m, draw an accurate diagram of the plot ;
(b) Construct : (i) The locus \(l_{1}\) of points equidistant from AC and BC ; (ii) the locus \(l_{2}\) of points 60m from A.
(c) A tree T inside the plot is on both \(l_{1}\) and \(l_{2}\). Locate T and find |TC| in metres.
(d) A flagpole, P is to be placed such that it it is nearer AC than BC and more than 60m from A. Shade the regions where P can be located.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(|AB| = 85m = \frac{85}{10}\)
= \(8.5cm\)
\(|TC| = 6cm \equiv 60 m\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53115)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Statistics (Data Representation, Central Tendency & Dispersion)
Solution
The table shows the age distributions of the members of a club.
Age (years)
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
Frequency
7
18
25
17
9
4
(a) Calculate, correct to one decimal place, the mean age.
(b) (i) Draw a histogram to illustrate the information.
(ii) Use the histogram to estimate the modal age .
(c) If a member is selected at random, what is the probability that he/she is in the modal class?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
Class Interval
Freq (f)
Classmark (x)
\(fx\)
10 - 14
7
12
84
15 - 19
18
17
306
20 - 24
25
22
550
25 - 29
17
27
459
30 - 34
9
32
288
35 - 39
4
37
148
80
1835
\(\bar{x} = \frac{\sum fx}{\sum f}\)
= \(\frac{1835}{80}\)
\(\approxeq 22.9yrs\)
(b)(i)
Class Interval
Freq (f)
Class boundaries
10 - 14
7
9.5 - 14.5
15 - 19
18
14.5 - 19.5
20 - 24
25
19.5 - 24.5
25 - 29
17
24.5 - 29.5
30 - 34
9
29.5 - 34.5
35 - 39
4
34.5 - 39.5
(ii) Modal age = \(\frac{20 + 24}{2} = 22\)
(c) P(picking from the modal class) = \(\frac{25}{80}\)
= \(\frac{5}{16}\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53118)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Mensuration (Areas, Perimeters & Volumes)
Solution
(a) In the diagram, \(\Delta\) ABD is right-angled at B. |AB| = 3 cm, |AD| = 5 cm, \(\stackrel\frown{ACB}\) = 61^\circ and \(\stackrel\frown{DAC}\) = x^\circ. Calculate, correct to one decimal place, the value of x.
(b) In the diagram, OABCD is a pyramid with a square base of side 2cm and a slant height of 4 cm. Calculate, correct to three significant figures : (i) the vertical height of the pyramid ; (ii) the volume of the pyramid.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) In \(\Delta ACB, < CAB = 180^\circ - (90^\circ + 61^\circ)\)
= \(180^\circ - 151^\circ\)
= \(29^\circ\)
In \(\Delta ADB, < DAB = (29 + x)^\circ\)
\(\cos (29 + x) = \frac{3}{5} = 0.6\)
\((29 + x)^\circ = \cos^{-1} (0.6)\)
\((29 + x)^\circ = 53.13^\circ\)
\(x = 53.13^\circ - 29^\circ\)
= \(24.13^\circ\)
\(\approxeq 24.1^\circ\) (1 decimal place).
(b) (i) \(DB = 2DN = 2NB\)
\(OA = OB = OC = OD = 4cm\)
\(AB = BC = CD = DA = 2cm\)
\(DB^{2} = BC^{2} + DC^{2}\)
= \(2^{2} + 2^{2}\)
= \(\sqrt{8}\)
= \(2\sqrt{2} cm\)
\(2DN = DB \implies DN = \frac{2\sqrt{2}}{2} = \sqrt{2} cm\)
In \(\Delta DON\),
\(OD^{2} = ON^{2} + DN^{2}\)
\(4^{2} = h^{2} + (\sqrt{2})^{2} \implies h^{2} = 16 - 2\)
\(h^{2} = 14 \implies h = \sqrt{14}\)
(ii) \(V = \frac{1}{3} \times \base area \times \perp distance\)
\(V = \frac{1}{3} \times 2^{2} \times \sqrt{14}\)
= \(\frac{4\sqrt{14}}{3}\)
= \(4.99 cm^{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53119)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Inequalities & Linear Programming
Solution
(a) Copy and complete the table.
\(y = x^{2} - 2x - 2\) for \(-4 \leq x \leq 4\)
x
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
y
22
-2
1
6
(b) Using a scale of 2 cm to 1 unit on the x- axis and 2 cm to 5 units on the y- axis, draw the graph of \(y = x^{2} - 2x - 2\).
(c) Use your graph to find : (i) the roots of the equation \(x^{2} - 2x - 2 = 0\) ; (ii) the values of x for which \(x^{2} - 2x - 4\frac{1}{2} = 0\) ; (iii) the equation of the line of symmetry of the curve.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(y = x^{2} - 2x - 2\)
x
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
\(x^{2}\)
16
9
4
1
0
1
4
9
16
\(-2x\)
8
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
\(-2\)
-2
-2
-2
-2
-2
-2
-2
-2
-2
\(y\)
22
13
6
1
-2
-3
-2
1
6
(b)
(c)(i) \(x^{2} - 2x - 2 = 0\)
\(\therefore y = 0 ; x = \text{-0.7 or 2.7}\)
(ii) \(x^{2} - 2x - 4\frac{1}{2} = 0\)
\(x^{2} - 2x - 4\frac{1}{2} + 2\frac{1}{2} = 0 + 2\frac{1}{2}\)
\(x^{2} - 2x - 2 = 2.5\)
When y = 2.5, \(x = \text{-1.3 or 3.3}\).
(iii) Line of symmetry at x = 1.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #53120)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2005
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
If the rain hadn't fallen, we wouldn't have missed the match?
A
The rain is falling, so we will miss the match
B
The rain fell, so we didn't watch the match
C
The rain didn't fall, so we didn't watch the match
D
The rain didn't fall, so we didn't miss the match
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence is using a conditional statement in the past perfect tense to express a hypothetical situation and its result. "If the rain hadn't fallen" implies that the rain did fall, and as a result, "we wouldn't have missed the match." This means that because the rain fell, they did not watch the match. Therefore, option B correctly explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11916)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2005
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The class was tired of the new boy jawing away all the time?
A
He bit off people's jaws
B
He was always chewing in the class
C
He was always making trouble for the class
D
He talked continuously in the class
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A. He bit off people's jaws: This option is not the answer because it takes the expression "jawing away" too literally. In this context, "jawing away" is an informal phrase that means talking or chatting continuously, not physically biting off people's jaws.
B. He was always chewing in the class: This option is incorrect because it misinterprets the meaning of "jawing away." The phrase refers to talking or chatting, not chewing.
C. He was always making trouble for the class: This option is not the answer because while "jawing away" might imply being talkative, it doesn't necessarily mean causing trouble. It's more about continuous talking or chatter.
D. He talked continuously in the class.
- This option is correct because it accurately captures the meaning of "jawing away" in this context. The sentence indicates that the new boy talked a lot in class, causing the class to become tired of it. So, option D is the best explanation for the information conveyed in the sentence.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11917)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2005
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The new Headmaster hoped that his men would pull together?
A
He expected that the men would cooperate with him
B
He thought that the men would compose themselves at work
C
He was certain that they would resign en masse
D
He was certain that their condition would improve under him
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A. He expected that the men would cooperate with him: This option is the best explanation because "pull together" is a common idiom that means to work together in cooperation and harmony. The sentence suggests that the new Headmaster hoped for unity and collaboration among his team.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11918)