2011 - WAEC Mathematics Past Questions and Answers - page 5

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In the diagram, /MN/, /OP/, /QOP/ = 125o. What is the size of < MQR?
A
11o
B
120o
C
130o
D
160o
correct option: b
< NOP = 180 - 125 = 55o(< s on a straight line)

But < NOP = < ONM (alternate < s)

< ONM = 55o

< M + < N + < MQN = 180o (sum of interior < s of a \(\bigtriangleup\)) i.e

65o + 55o + < MQN = 180

< MQN = 180 - 12o = 60

< MQR + < MQN = 180 (< s on straight line)

< MQR + 60 = 180

< MQR + 60 = 180

< MQR = 180 - 60

= 120o
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42

The graph represents the relation y = x\(^2\) - 3x - 3. What is the equation of the line of symmetry of the graph?

A
y = 0.5
B
x = 1.0
C
x = 1.5
D
y = 4.6
correct option: c
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43
from the diagram, Which of the following statements are true? i. m = q ii. n = q iii. n + p = 180o iv. p + m = 180o
A
i and iii
B
i and iv
C
ii and iii
D
ii and ic
correct option: a
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44
In the diagram, STUV is a straight line. < TSY = < UXY = 40o and < VUW = 110o. Calculate < TYW
A
150o
B
140o
C
130o
D
120o
correct option: a
< TUW = 110o = 180o (< s on a straight line)

< TUW = 180o - 110o = 70o

In \(\bigtriangleup\) XTU, < XUT + < TXU = 180o

i.e. < YTS + 70o = 180

< XTU = 180 - 110o = 70o

Also < YTS + < XTU = 180 (< s on a straight line)

i.e. < YTS + < XTU - 180(< s on straight line)

i.e. < YTS + 70o = 180

< YTS = 180 - 70 = 110o

in \(\bigtriangleup\) SYT + < YST + < YTS = 180o(Sum of interior < s)

SYT + 40 + 110 = 180

< SYT = 180 - 150 = 30

< SYT = < XYW (vertically opposite < s)

Also < SYX = < TYW (vertically opposite < s)

but < SYT + < XYW + < SYX + < TYW = 360

i.e. 30 + 30 + < SYX + TYW = 360

but < SYX = < TYW

60 + 2(< TYW) = 360

2(< TYW) = 360o - 60

2(< TYW) = 300o

TYW = \(\frac{300}{2}\) = 150o
< SYT
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45
The venn diagram shows the number of students in a class who like reading(R), dancing(D) and swimming(S). How many students like dancing and swimming?
A
7
B
9
C
11
D
13
correct option: a
student that like swimming = x + 2

where 2 is the number of students who like reading, dancing and swimming. To find x from the venn diagram of swimming

6 +3 + 2 + x = 16

11 + x = 16

x = 16 - 11 = 5

no. of students that like dancing and swimming

x + 2 = 5 + 2 = 7
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46
In the diagram /Pq//TS//TU, reflex angle QPS = 245o angle PST = 115o, , STU = 65o and < RPS = x. Find the value of x
A
80o
B
70o
C
60o
D
50o
correct option: d
< QPR = < STU = 65o (Corresponding angles)

245 + < QPR = x = 360o (< s at a point)

i.e. 245 + 65 + x = 360

x = 360 - (245 + 65)

x = 360 - 310

x = 50o
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47
In the diagram /Pq//TS//TU, reflex angle QPS = 245o angle PST = 115o, , STU = 65o and < RPS = x. Find the value of x
A
80o
B
70o
C
60o
D
50o
correct option: d
< QPR = < STU = 65o (Corresponding angles)

245 + < QPR = x = 360o (< s at a point)

i.e. 245 + 65 + x = 360

x = 360 - (245 + 65)

x = 50o
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48

Using the cumulative frequency curve, estimate the median of the data represented on the graph.

A
35.5
B
36.5
C
37.5
D
38.5
correct option: b
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49

Using the cumulative frequency curve. What is the 80th percentile?

A
45.5
B
46.5
C
47.5
D
48.5
correct option: c
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