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Question 1 Report
In a college, the number of absentees recorded over a period of 30 days was as shown in the frequency distribution table
| Number of absentees | 0-4 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 |
| Number of Days | 1 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 5 |
Calculate the : (a) Mean
(b) Standard deviation , correct to two decimal places.
Take the class mid-values \(x\) and build a working table (\(N=1+5+10+9+5=30\)):
| Class | Mid-value x | f | fx | fx² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 - 9 | 7 | 5 | 35 | 245 |
| 10 - 14 | 12 | 10 | 120 | 1440 |
| 15 - 19 | 17 | 9 | 153 | 2601 |
| 20 - 24 | 22 | 5 | 110 | 2420 |
| Total | 30 | 420 | 6710 |
(a) Mean.
\[\bar{x}=\frac{\sum fx}{\sum f}=\frac{420}{30}=14.\]
(b) Standard deviation.
\[s=\sqrt{\frac{\sum fx^{2}}{N}-\bar{x}^{2}}=\sqrt{\frac{6710}{30}-14^{2}}=\sqrt{223.67-196}=\sqrt{27.67}\approx 5.26.\]
The mean number of absentees is 14 and the standard deviation is 5.26 (to 2 d.p.).
Answer Details
Take the class mid-values \(x\) and build a working table (\(N=1+5+10+9+5=30\)):
| Class | Mid-value x | f | fx | fx² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 - 9 | 7 | 5 | 35 | 245 |
| 10 - 14 | 12 | 10 | 120 | 1440 |
| 15 - 19 | 17 | 9 | 153 | 2601 |
| 20 - 24 | 22 | 5 | 110 | 2420 |
| Total | 30 | 420 | 6710 |
(a) Mean.
\[\bar{x}=\frac{\sum fx}{\sum f}=\frac{420}{30}=14.\]
(b) Standard deviation.
\[s=\sqrt{\frac{\sum fx^{2}}{N}-\bar{x}^{2}}=\sqrt{\frac{6710}{30}-14^{2}}=\sqrt{223.67-196}=\sqrt{27.67}\approx 5.26.\]
The mean number of absentees is 14 and the standard deviation is 5.26 (to 2 d.p.).
Question 2 Report
(a) Simplify : \(\frac{3\frac{1}{12} + \frac{7}{8}}{2\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{6}}\)
(b) If \(p = \frac{m}{2} - \frac{n^{2}}{5m}\) ;
(i) make n the subject of the relation ; (ii) find, correct to three significant figures, the value of n when p = 14 and m = -8.
(a) Numerator: \(3\tfrac{1}{12} + \tfrac{7}{8} = \tfrac{37}{12} + \tfrac{7}{8} = \tfrac{74}{24} + \tfrac{21}{24} = \tfrac{95}{24}.\)
Denominator: \(2\tfrac{1}{4} - \tfrac{1}{6} = \tfrac{9}{4} - \tfrac{1}{6} = \tfrac{27}{12} - \tfrac{2}{12} = \tfrac{25}{12}.\)
\[\frac{95/24}{25/12} = \frac{95}{24}\times\frac{12}{25} = \frac{95}{2\times 25} = \frac{95}{50} = \frac{19}{10} = \mathbf{1\tfrac{9}{10}}.\]
(b)(i) \(p = \dfrac{m}{2} - \dfrac{n^2}{5m}.\) Multiply through by \(5m\): \[5mp = \frac{5m^2}{2} - n^2 \Rightarrow n^2 = \frac{5m^2}{2} - 5mp \Rightarrow \mathbf{n = \sqrt{\frac{5m^2}{2} - 5mp}}.\]
(b)(ii) With \(p = 14,\ m = -8\): \[n^2 = \frac{5(-8)^2}{2} - 5(-8)(14) = \frac{320}{2} + 560 = 160 + 560 = 720.\] \[n = \sqrt{720} = \mathbf{26.8}\ (\text{to 3 s.f.}).\]
Answer Details
(a) Numerator: \(3\tfrac{1}{12} + \tfrac{7}{8} = \tfrac{37}{12} + \tfrac{7}{8} = \tfrac{74}{24} + \tfrac{21}{24} = \tfrac{95}{24}.\)
Denominator: \(2\tfrac{1}{4} - \tfrac{1}{6} = \tfrac{9}{4} - \tfrac{1}{6} = \tfrac{27}{12} - \tfrac{2}{12} = \tfrac{25}{12}.\)
\[\frac{95/24}{25/12} = \frac{95}{24}\times\frac{12}{25} = \frac{95}{2\times 25} = \frac{95}{50} = \frac{19}{10} = \mathbf{1\tfrac{9}{10}}.\]
(b)(i) \(p = \dfrac{m}{2} - \dfrac{n^2}{5m}.\) Multiply through by \(5m\): \[5mp = \frac{5m^2}{2} - n^2 \Rightarrow n^2 = \frac{5m^2}{2} - 5mp \Rightarrow \mathbf{n = \sqrt{\frac{5m^2}{2} - 5mp}}.\]
(b)(ii) With \(p = 14,\ m = -8\): \[n^2 = \frac{5(-8)^2}{2} - 5(-8)(14) = \frac{320}{2} + 560 = 160 + 560 = 720.\] \[n = \sqrt{720} = \mathbf{26.8}\ (\text{to 3 s.f.}).\]
Question 3 Report
The diagram shows the cross- section of a railway tunnel. If |AB| = 100m and the radius of the arc is 56m, calculate, correct to the nearest metre, the perimetre of the cross- section.
Perimeter of the tunnel cross-section.
The cross-section is made up of the straight base \(AB=100\text{ m}\) together with the arc that domes over the top. The arc has radius \(r=56\text{ m}\), and the diagram shows the arc is the major arc (it rises above and beyond a semicircle).
Step 1: Angle subtended by the chord at the centre.
Let \(O\) be the centre and let the perpendicular from \(O\) bisect the chord \(AB\). Half the chord is \(50\text{ m}\). If \(\theta\) is half the central angle of the minor arc:
\[\sin\theta=\frac{50}{56}=0.8929\Rightarrow\theta=63.26^{\circ}\]
So the minor-arc central angle is:
\[2\theta=126.52^{\circ}\]
Step 2: Reflex angle for the major (tunnel) arc.
\[\text{Reflex angle}=360^{\circ}-126.52^{\circ}=233.48^{\circ}\]
Step 3: Length of the major arc.
\[\text{Arc}=\frac{233.48}{360}\times 2\pi r=\frac{233.48}{360}\times 2\times\frac{22}{7}\times 56\]
\[=\frac{233.48}{360}\times 352=0.6486\times 352=228.3\text{ m}\]
Step 4: Perimeter.
\[\text{Perimeter}=AB+\text{arc}=100+228.3=328.3\text{ m}\]
Correct to the nearest metre, the perimeter of the cross-section is \(328\text{ m}\).
Answer Details
Perimeter of the tunnel cross-section.
The cross-section is made up of the straight base \(AB=100\text{ m}\) together with the arc that domes over the top. The arc has radius \(r=56\text{ m}\), and the diagram shows the arc is the major arc (it rises above and beyond a semicircle).
Step 1: Angle subtended by the chord at the centre.
Let \(O\) be the centre and let the perpendicular from \(O\) bisect the chord \(AB\). Half the chord is \(50\text{ m}\). If \(\theta\) is half the central angle of the minor arc:
\[\sin\theta=\frac{50}{56}=0.8929\Rightarrow\theta=63.26^{\circ}\]
So the minor-arc central angle is:
\[2\theta=126.52^{\circ}\]
Step 2: Reflex angle for the major (tunnel) arc.
\[\text{Reflex angle}=360^{\circ}-126.52^{\circ}=233.48^{\circ}\]
Step 3: Length of the major arc.
\[\text{Arc}=\frac{233.48}{360}\times 2\pi r=\frac{233.48}{360}\times 2\times\frac{22}{7}\times 56\]
\[=\frac{233.48}{360}\times 352=0.6486\times 352=228.3\text{ m}\]
Step 4: Perimeter.
\[\text{Perimeter}=AB+\text{arc}=100+228.3=328.3\text{ m}\]
Correct to the nearest metre, the perimeter of the cross-section is \(328\text{ m}\).
Question 4 Report
(a) A cylinder with radius 3.5 cm has its two ends closed, if the total surface area is \(209 cm^{2}\), calculate the height of the cylinder. [Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)].
(b) In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle and ABC is a tangent at B. If \(\stackrel\frown{BDF} = 66°\) and \(\stackrel\frown{DBC} = 57°\), calculate, (i) \(\stackrel\frown{EBF}\) and (ii) \(\stackrel\frown{BGF}\).
(a) Height of the closed cylinder
For a cylinder closed at both ends, the total surface area is
\[TSA = 2\pi r(r+h)\]With \(r = 3.5\text{ cm}\), \(TSA = 209\text{ cm}^2\) and \(\pi = \tfrac{22}{7}\):
\[2\times\frac{22}{7}\times 3.5\,(3.5+h) = 209\]Now \(2\times\dfrac{22}{7}\times 3.5 = 22\), so
\[22(3.5+h) = 209 \;\Rightarrow\; 3.5+h = \frac{209}{22} = 9.5\]\[h = 9.5 - 3.5 = 6\text{ cm}\]The height of the cylinder is \(6\text{ cm}\).
(b) Circle with tangent ABC at B
From the diagram, \(EB\) is a diameter (it passes through the centre O). The given angles are the inscribed angle \(\angle BDF = 66^\circ\) at D and the tangent-chord angle \(\angle DBC = 57^\circ\) at B. G is the point where chord \(FD\) crosses the diameter \(EB\).
Finding the arcs
The inscribed angle \(\angle BDF\) stands on arc \(BF\) (not containing D), so
\[\text{arc }BF = 2\times 66^\circ = 132^\circ\]The tangent-chord angle \(\angle DBC\) equals half the intercepted arc \(BD\):
\[\text{arc }BD = 2\times 57^\circ = 114^\circ\]Since \(EB\) is a diameter, each semicircle is \(180^\circ\):
\[\text{arc }EF = 180^\circ - \text{arc }BF = 180^\circ - 132^\circ = 48^\circ\]\[\text{arc }ED = 180^\circ - \text{arc }BD = 180^\circ - 114^\circ = 66^\circ\](Check: \(114+66+48+132 = 360^\circ\). Correct.)
(i) \(\angle EBF\)
\(\angle EBF\) is the inscribed angle at B standing on arc \(EF\):
\[\angle EBF = \tfrac{1}{2}\,\text{arc }EF = \tfrac{1}{2}\times 48^\circ = 24^\circ\](ii) \(\angle BGF\)
G is the intersection of chords \(EB\) and \(FD\). The angle between two chords equals half the sum of the two arcs it intercepts (arc \(BF\) and the vertically opposite arc \(ED\)):
\[\angle BGF = \tfrac{1}{2}\big(\text{arc }BF + \text{arc }ED\big) = \tfrac{1}{2}(132^\circ + 66^\circ) = \tfrac{1}{2}\times 198^\circ = 99^\circ\]Therefore \(\angle EBF = 24^\circ\) and \(\angle BGF = 99^\circ\).
Answer Details
(a) Height of the closed cylinder
For a cylinder closed at both ends, the total surface area is
\[TSA = 2\pi r(r+h)\]With \(r = 3.5\text{ cm}\), \(TSA = 209\text{ cm}^2\) and \(\pi = \tfrac{22}{7}\):
\[2\times\frac{22}{7}\times 3.5\,(3.5+h) = 209\]Now \(2\times\dfrac{22}{7}\times 3.5 = 22\), so
\[22(3.5+h) = 209 \;\Rightarrow\; 3.5+h = \frac{209}{22} = 9.5\]\[h = 9.5 - 3.5 = 6\text{ cm}\]The height of the cylinder is \(6\text{ cm}\).
(b) Circle with tangent ABC at B
From the diagram, \(EB\) is a diameter (it passes through the centre O). The given angles are the inscribed angle \(\angle BDF = 66^\circ\) at D and the tangent-chord angle \(\angle DBC = 57^\circ\) at B. G is the point where chord \(FD\) crosses the diameter \(EB\).
Finding the arcs
The inscribed angle \(\angle BDF\) stands on arc \(BF\) (not containing D), so
\[\text{arc }BF = 2\times 66^\circ = 132^\circ\]The tangent-chord angle \(\angle DBC\) equals half the intercepted arc \(BD\):
\[\text{arc }BD = 2\times 57^\circ = 114^\circ\]Since \(EB\) is a diameter, each semicircle is \(180^\circ\):
\[\text{arc }EF = 180^\circ - \text{arc }BF = 180^\circ - 132^\circ = 48^\circ\]\[\text{arc }ED = 180^\circ - \text{arc }BD = 180^\circ - 114^\circ = 66^\circ\](Check: \(114+66+48+132 = 360^\circ\). Correct.)
(i) \(\angle EBF\)
\(\angle EBF\) is the inscribed angle at B standing on arc \(EF\):
\[\angle EBF = \tfrac{1}{2}\,\text{arc }EF = \tfrac{1}{2}\times 48^\circ = 24^\circ\](ii) \(\angle BGF\)
G is the intersection of chords \(EB\) and \(FD\). The angle between two chords equals half the sum of the two arcs it intercepts (arc \(BF\) and the vertically opposite arc \(ED\)):
\[\angle BGF = \tfrac{1}{2}\big(\text{arc }BF + \text{arc }ED\big) = \tfrac{1}{2}(132^\circ + 66^\circ) = \tfrac{1}{2}\times 198^\circ = 99^\circ\]Therefore \(\angle EBF = 24^\circ\) and \(\angle BGF = 99^\circ\).
Question 5 Report
(a) Simplify : \(\frac{x^{2} - 8x + 16}{x^{2} - 7x + 12}\).
(b) If \(\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{x}, \frac{1}{3}\) are successive terms of an arithmetic progression (A.P), show that \(\frac{2 - x}{x - 3} = \frac{2}{3}\).
(a) Factorise numerator and denominator: \[x^2 - 8x + 16 = (x-4)^2,\qquad x^2 - 7x + 12 = (x-3)(x-4).\] \[\frac{(x-4)^2}{(x-3)(x-4)} = \frac{x-4}{x-3}\quad (x\neq 4).\]
(b) If \(\tfrac{1}{2}, \tfrac{1}{x}, \tfrac{1}{3}\) are successive terms of an A.P., the common difference is constant: \[\frac{1}{x} - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{3} - \frac{1}{x}.\] The left side is \(\dfrac{2 - x}{2x}\) and the right side is \(\dfrac{x - 3}{3x}\), so \[\frac{2 - x}{2x} = \frac{x - 3}{3x}.\] Multiplying both sides by \(3x\) and dividing by \((x-3)\): \[\frac{2 - x}{x - 3} = \frac{2x}{3x} = \frac{2}{3}.\] Hence \(\dfrac{2 - x}{x - 3} = \dfrac{2}{3}\), as required.
Answer Details
(a) Factorise numerator and denominator: \[x^2 - 8x + 16 = (x-4)^2,\qquad x^2 - 7x + 12 = (x-3)(x-4).\] \[\frac{(x-4)^2}{(x-3)(x-4)} = \frac{x-4}{x-3}\quad (x\neq 4).\]
(b) If \(\tfrac{1}{2}, \tfrac{1}{x}, \tfrac{1}{3}\) are successive terms of an A.P., the common difference is constant: \[\frac{1}{x} - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{3} - \frac{1}{x}.\] The left side is \(\dfrac{2 - x}{2x}\) and the right side is \(\dfrac{x - 3}{3x}\), so \[\frac{2 - x}{2x} = \frac{x - 3}{3x}.\] Multiplying both sides by \(3x\) and dividing by \((x-3)\): \[\frac{2 - x}{x - 3} = \frac{2x}{3x} = \frac{2}{3}.\] Hence \(\dfrac{2 - x}{x - 3} = \dfrac{2}{3}\), as required.
Question 6 Report
(a) Evaluate, without using mathematical tables or calculator, \((3.69 \times 10^{5}) \div (1.64 \times 10^{-3})\), leaving your answer in standard form.
(b) A man invested N20,000 in bank A and N25,000 in bank B at the beginning of the year. Bank A pays simple interest at a rate of y% per annum and B pays 1.5y% per annum. If his total interest at the end of the year from the two banks was N4,600, find the value of y.
(a) \[\frac{3.69\times 10^{5}}{1.64\times 10^{-3}} = \frac{3.69}{1.64}\times 10^{5-(-3)} = 2.25\times 10^{8}.\] Answer in standard form: \(\mathbf{2.25\times 10^{8}}.\)
(b) Simple interest for one year. Bank A: \(\dfrac{20000\times y\times 1}{100} = 200y.\) Bank B: \(\dfrac{25000\times 1.5y\times 1}{100} = 375y.\)
Total interest: \[200y + 375y = 4600 \Rightarrow 575y = 4600 \Rightarrow y = \frac{4600}{575} = \mathbf{8}.\]
Answer Details
(a) \[\frac{3.69\times 10^{5}}{1.64\times 10^{-3}} = \frac{3.69}{1.64}\times 10^{5-(-3)} = 2.25\times 10^{8}.\] Answer in standard form: \(\mathbf{2.25\times 10^{8}}.\)
(b) Simple interest for one year. Bank A: \(\dfrac{20000\times y\times 1}{100} = 200y.\) Bank B: \(\dfrac{25000\times 1.5y\times 1}{100} = 375y.\)
Total interest: \[200y + 375y = 4600 \Rightarrow 575y = 4600 \Rightarrow y = \frac{4600}{575} = \mathbf{8}.\]
Question 7 Report
(a) The 3rd and 8th terms of an arithmetic progression (A.P) are -9 and 26 respectively. Find the : (i) common difference ; (ii) first term.
(b)
In the diagram \(\overline{PQ} || \overline{YZ}\), |XP| = 2cm, |PY| = 3 cm, |PQ| = 6 cm and the area of \(\Delta\) XPQ = 24\(cm^{2}\).Calculate the area of the trapezium PQZY.
(a) Arithmetic progression.
Let the first term be \(a\) and the common difference be \(d\). The \(n\)th term is \(T_n = a + (n-1)d\).
Given \(T_3 = -9\) and \(T_8 = 26\):
\[a + 2d = -9 \quad\text{...(1)}\]\[a + 7d = 26 \quad\text{...(2)}\](i) Common difference. Subtract (1) from (2):
\[5d = 35 \quad\Rightarrow\quad d = 7\](ii) First term. Substitute \(d = 7\) into (1):
\[a + 2(7) = -9 \quad\Rightarrow\quad a + 14 = -9 \quad\Rightarrow\quad a = -23\]Common difference \(= 7\); first term \(= -23\).
(b) Area of the trapezium PQZY.
From the diagram, \(PQ \parallel YZ\), with \(|XP| = 2\text{ cm}\), \(|PY| = 3\text{ cm}\), \(|PQ| = 6\text{ cm}\) and area of \(\triangle XPQ = 24\text{ cm}^2\). P lies on XY and Q lies on XZ.
Since \(PQ \parallel YZ\), triangle \(XPQ\) is similar to triangle \(XYZ\) (equal corresponding angles). The ratio of corresponding sides along XY is:
\[\frac{XP}{XY} = \frac{XP}{XP + PY} = \frac{2}{2 + 3} = \frac{2}{5}\]For similar triangles the ratio of areas is the square of the ratio of sides:
\[\frac{\text{Area }\triangle XPQ}{\text{Area }\triangle XYZ} = \left(\frac{2}{5}\right)^2 = \frac{4}{25}\]Therefore:
\[\text{Area }\triangle XYZ = 24 \times \frac{25}{4} = 150 \text{ cm}^2\]The trapezium PQZY is what remains when \(\triangle XPQ\) is removed from \(\triangle XYZ\):
\[\text{Area of trapezium PQZY} = 150 - 24 = 126 \text{ cm}^2\]Area of trapezium PQZY \(= 126\text{ cm}^2\).
Answer Details
(a) Arithmetic progression.
Let the first term be \(a\) and the common difference be \(d\). The \(n\)th term is \(T_n = a + (n-1)d\).
Given \(T_3 = -9\) and \(T_8 = 26\):
\[a + 2d = -9 \quad\text{...(1)}\]\[a + 7d = 26 \quad\text{...(2)}\](i) Common difference. Subtract (1) from (2):
\[5d = 35 \quad\Rightarrow\quad d = 7\](ii) First term. Substitute \(d = 7\) into (1):
\[a + 2(7) = -9 \quad\Rightarrow\quad a + 14 = -9 \quad\Rightarrow\quad a = -23\]Common difference \(= 7\); first term \(= -23\).
(b) Area of the trapezium PQZY.
From the diagram, \(PQ \parallel YZ\), with \(|XP| = 2\text{ cm}\), \(|PY| = 3\text{ cm}\), \(|PQ| = 6\text{ cm}\) and area of \(\triangle XPQ = 24\text{ cm}^2\). P lies on XY and Q lies on XZ.
Since \(PQ \parallel YZ\), triangle \(XPQ\) is similar to triangle \(XYZ\) (equal corresponding angles). The ratio of corresponding sides along XY is:
\[\frac{XP}{XY} = \frac{XP}{XP + PY} = \frac{2}{2 + 3} = \frac{2}{5}\]For similar triangles the ratio of areas is the square of the ratio of sides:
\[\frac{\text{Area }\triangle XPQ}{\text{Area }\triangle XYZ} = \left(\frac{2}{5}\right)^2 = \frac{4}{25}\]Therefore:
\[\text{Area }\triangle XYZ = 24 \times \frac{25}{4} = 150 \text{ cm}^2\]The trapezium PQZY is what remains when \(\triangle XPQ\) is removed from \(\triangle XYZ\):
\[\text{Area of trapezium PQZY} = 150 - 24 = 126 \text{ cm}^2\]Area of trapezium PQZY \(= 126\text{ cm}^2\).
Question 8 Report
Y is 60 km away from X on a bearing of 135°. Z is 80 km away from X on a bearing of 225°. Find the :
(a) distance of Z from Y ;
(b) bearing of Z from Y.
\(Y\) is on bearing \(135^\circ\), \(Z\) on bearing \(225^\circ\) from \(X\). The angle between them at \(X\) is \[\angle YXZ = 225^\circ - 135^\circ = 90^\circ,\] so triangle \(YXZ\) is right-angled at \(X\).
(a) By Pythagoras: \[|YZ| = \sqrt{60^2 + 80^2} = \sqrt{3600 + 6400} = \sqrt{10000} = \mathbf{100\,\text{km}}.\]
(b) Using coordinates: \(Y = (60\sin135^\circ, 60\cos135^\circ) = (42.43, -42.43)\) and \(Z = (80\sin225^\circ, 80\cos225^\circ) = (-56.57, -56.57).\) \[\vec{YZ} = (-98.99,\ -14.14),\] which points South-West. The bearing satisfies \(\sin B = \dfrac{-98.99}{100},\ \cos B = \dfrac{-14.14}{100}\) (third quadrant), so \[B = 180^\circ + \tan^{-1}\!\frac{98.99}{14.14} = 180^\circ + 81.9^\circ \approx \mathbf{262^\circ}.\] Bearing of \(Z\) from \(Y\) is about \(262^\circ.\)
Answer Details
\(Y\) is on bearing \(135^\circ\), \(Z\) on bearing \(225^\circ\) from \(X\). The angle between them at \(X\) is \[\angle YXZ = 225^\circ - 135^\circ = 90^\circ,\] so triangle \(YXZ\) is right-angled at \(X\).
(a) By Pythagoras: \[|YZ| = \sqrt{60^2 + 80^2} = \sqrt{3600 + 6400} = \sqrt{10000} = \mathbf{100\,\text{km}}.\]
(b) Using coordinates: \(Y = (60\sin135^\circ, 60\cos135^\circ) = (42.43, -42.43)\) and \(Z = (80\sin225^\circ, 80\cos225^\circ) = (-56.57, -56.57).\) \[\vec{YZ} = (-98.99,\ -14.14),\] which points South-West. The bearing satisfies \(\sin B = \dfrac{-98.99}{100},\ \cos B = \dfrac{-14.14}{100}\) (third quadrant), so \[B = 180^\circ + \tan^{-1}\!\frac{98.99}{14.14} = 180^\circ + 81.9^\circ \approx \mathbf{262^\circ}.\] Bearing of \(Z\) from \(Y\) is about \(262^\circ.\)
Question 9 Report
(a) Simplify : \(\frac{x^{2} - y^{2}}{3x + 3y}\)
(b)
In the diagram, PQRS is a rectangle. /PK/ = 15 cm, /SK/ = /KR/ and <PKS = 30°. Calculate, correct to three significant figures : (i) /PS/ ; (ii) /SK/ and (iii) the area of the shaded portion.
Answer Details
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Question 10 Report
(a) With the aid of four- figure logarithm tables, evaluate \((0.004592)^{\frac{1}{3}}\).
(b) If \(\log_{10} y + 3\log_{10} x = 2\), express y in terms of x.
(c) Solve the equations:
\[ \begin{aligned} 3x - 2y &= 21\\ 4x + 5y &= 5. \end{aligned} \](a) Using four-figure logarithm tables: \[\log(0.004592) = \bar{3}.6621 = -3 + 0.6621 = -2.3379.\] \[(0.004592)^{1/3}:\quad \frac{1}{3}(-2.3379) = -0.7793 = \bar{1}.2207.\] Antilog of \(0.2207\) is \(1.662\), so the value is \(1.662\times 10^{-1} \approx \mathbf{0.1662}.\)
(b) \(\log_{10} y + 3\log_{10} x = 2 \Rightarrow \log_{10}(yx^3) = 2 \Rightarrow yx^3 = 10^2 = 100.\) \[\mathbf{y = \frac{100}{x^3}}.\]
(c) \(3x - 2y = 21\ \ (1)\), \(4x + 5y = 5\ \ (2).\)
\((1)\times 5:\ 15x - 10y = 105.\quad (2)\times 2:\ 8x + 10y = 10.\) Adding: \(23x = 115 \Rightarrow x = 5.\)
From \((1)\): \(3(5) - 2y = 21 \Rightarrow -2y = 6 \Rightarrow y = -3.\)
Solution: \(\mathbf{x = 5,\ y = -3}.\)
Answer Details
(a) Using four-figure logarithm tables: \[\log(0.004592) = \bar{3}.6621 = -3 + 0.6621 = -2.3379.\] \[(0.004592)^{1/3}:\quad \frac{1}{3}(-2.3379) = -0.7793 = \bar{1}.2207.\] Antilog of \(0.2207\) is \(1.662\), so the value is \(1.662\times 10^{-1} \approx \mathbf{0.1662}.\)
(b) \(\log_{10} y + 3\log_{10} x = 2 \Rightarrow \log_{10}(yx^3) = 2 \Rightarrow yx^3 = 10^2 = 100.\) \[\mathbf{y = \frac{100}{x^3}}.\]
(c) \(3x - 2y = 21\ \ (1)\), \(4x + 5y = 5\ \ (2).\)
\((1)\times 5:\ 15x - 10y = 105.\quad (2)\times 2:\ 8x + 10y = 10.\) Adding: \(23x = 115 \Rightarrow x = 5.\)
From \((1)\): \(3(5) - 2y = 21 \Rightarrow -2y = 6 \Rightarrow y = -3.\)
Solution: \(\mathbf{x = 5,\ y = -3}.\)
Question 11 Report
(a) Using a ruler and a pair of compasses only, construc :
(i) a triangle PQR such that /PQ/ = 10 cm, /QR/ = 7 cm and < PQR = 90° ; (ii) the locus \(l_{1}\) of points equidistant from Q and R ; (iii) the locus \(l_{2}\) of points equidistant from P and Q.
(b) Locate the point O equidistant from P, Q and R.
(c) With O as centre, draw the circumcircle of the triangle PQR.
(d) Measure the radius of the circumcircle.
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Therefore, PQ = 10 cm, QR = 7 cm, and ∠PQR = 90°.
The locus of points equidistant from Q and R is the perpendicular bisector of QR.
This line is labelled l1.
The locus of points equidistant from P and Q is the perpendicular bisector of PQ.
This line is labelled l2.
Point O, which is equidistant from P, Q, and R, is the point of intersection of l1 and l2.
Since triangle PQR is right-angled at Q, the point O is also the midpoint of the hypotenuse PR. It is the centre of the circle passing through P, Q, and R.
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Therefore, PQ = 10 cm, QR = 7 cm, and ∠PQR = 90°.
The locus of points equidistant from Q and R is the perpendicular bisector of QR.
This line is labelled l1.
The locus of points equidistant from P and Q is the perpendicular bisector of PQ.
This line is labelled l2.
Point O, which is equidistant from P, Q, and R, is the point of intersection of l1 and l2.
Since triangle PQR is right-angled at Q, the point O is also the midpoint of the hypotenuse PR. It is the centre of the circle passing through P, Q, and R.
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(a)
In the diagram, AOB is a straight line. < AOC = 3(x + y)°, < COB = 45°, < AOD = (5x + y)° and < DOB = y°. Find the values of x and y.
(b) From two points on opposite sides of a pole 33m high, the angles of elevation of the top of the pole are 53° and 67°. If the two points and the base are on te same horizontal level, calculate, correct to three significant figures, the distance between the two points.
(a) From the diagram, AOB is a straight line, so the angles on the upper side of the line sum to \(180^\circ\), and the angles on the lower side also sum to \(180^\circ\).
Upper side (angles \(AOC\) and \(COB\)):
\[3(x+y) + 45 = 180\]\[3(x+y) = 135 \Rightarrow x + y = 45 \quad (1)\]Lower side (angles \(AOD\) and \(DOB\)):
\[(5x + y) + y = 180\]\[5x + 2y = 180 \quad (2)\]From (1), \(y = 45 - x\). Substitute into (2):
\[5x + 2(45 - x) = 180\]\[5x + 90 - 2x = 180\]\[3x = 90 \Rightarrow x = 30\]Then \(y = 45 - 30 = 15\).
\(x = 30,\quad y = 15\)
Check: \(3(x+y)=135^\circ\), \(135+45=180^\circ\) (upper). \(5x+y=165^\circ\), \(165+15=180^\circ\) (lower). Correct.
(b) Let the base of the pole be \(B\), and let the two points be \(P\) and \(Q\) on opposite sides. The pole \(BT = 33\ \text{m}\) is vertical.
For the point with elevation \(53^\circ\):
\[\tan 53^\circ = \frac{33}{PB} \Rightarrow PB = \frac{33}{\tan 53^\circ} = \frac{33}{1.3270} = 24.867\ \text{m}\]For the point with elevation \(67^\circ\):
\[\tan 67^\circ = \frac{33}{QB} \Rightarrow QB = \frac{33}{\tan 67^\circ} = \frac{33}{2.3559} = 14.008\ \text{m}\]Since the points are on opposite sides of the pole, the distance between them is:
\[PQ = PB + QB = 24.867 + 14.008 = 38.875\ \text{m}\]Distance \(\approx 38.9\ \text{m}\) (to 3 significant figures).
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(a) From the diagram, AOB is a straight line, so the angles on the upper side of the line sum to \(180^\circ\), and the angles on the lower side also sum to \(180^\circ\).
Upper side (angles \(AOC\) and \(COB\)):
\[3(x+y) + 45 = 180\]\[3(x+y) = 135 \Rightarrow x + y = 45 \quad (1)\]Lower side (angles \(AOD\) and \(DOB\)):
\[(5x + y) + y = 180\]\[5x + 2y = 180 \quad (2)\]From (1), \(y = 45 - x\). Substitute into (2):
\[5x + 2(45 - x) = 180\]\[5x + 90 - 2x = 180\]\[3x = 90 \Rightarrow x = 30\]Then \(y = 45 - 30 = 15\).
\(x = 30,\quad y = 15\)
Check: \(3(x+y)=135^\circ\), \(135+45=180^\circ\) (upper). \(5x+y=165^\circ\), \(165+15=180^\circ\) (lower). Correct.
(b) Let the base of the pole be \(B\), and let the two points be \(P\) and \(Q\) on opposite sides. The pole \(BT = 33\ \text{m}\) is vertical.
For the point with elevation \(53^\circ\):
\[\tan 53^\circ = \frac{33}{PB} \Rightarrow PB = \frac{33}{\tan 53^\circ} = \frac{33}{1.3270} = 24.867\ \text{m}\]For the point with elevation \(67^\circ\):
\[\tan 67^\circ = \frac{33}{QB} \Rightarrow QB = \frac{33}{\tan 67^\circ} = \frac{33}{2.3559} = 14.008\ \text{m}\]Since the points are on opposite sides of the pole, the distance between them is:
\[PQ = PB + QB = 24.867 + 14.008 = 38.875\ \text{m}\]Distance \(\approx 38.9\ \text{m}\) (to 3 significant figures).
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Out of the 24 apples in a box, 6 are bad. If three apples are taken from the box at random, with replacement, find the probability that :
(a) the first two are good and the third is bad ;
(b) all three are bad ;
(c) all the three are good.
Out of \(24\) apples, \(6\) are bad, so \(18\) are good. Because the drawing is with replacement, each draw is independent with \[P(\text{good}) = \frac{18}{24} = \frac{3}{4},\qquad P(\text{bad}) = \frac{6}{24} = \frac{1}{4}.\]
(a) First two good, third bad: \[\frac{3}{4}\times\frac{3}{4}\times\frac{1}{4} = \mathbf{\frac{9}{64}}.\]
(b) All three bad: \[\frac{1}{4}\times\frac{1}{4}\times\frac{1}{4} = \mathbf{\frac{1}{64}}.\]
(c) All three good: \[\frac{3}{4}\times\frac{3}{4}\times\frac{3}{4} = \mathbf{\frac{27}{64}}.\]
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Out of \(24\) apples, \(6\) are bad, so \(18\) are good. Because the drawing is with replacement, each draw is independent with \[P(\text{good}) = \frac{18}{24} = \frac{3}{4},\qquad P(\text{bad}) = \frac{6}{24} = \frac{1}{4}.\]
(a) First two good, third bad: \[\frac{3}{4}\times\frac{3}{4}\times\frac{1}{4} = \mathbf{\frac{9}{64}}.\]
(b) All three bad: \[\frac{1}{4}\times\frac{1}{4}\times\frac{1}{4} = \mathbf{\frac{1}{64}}.\]
(c) All three good: \[\frac{3}{4}\times\frac{3}{4}\times\frac{3}{4} = \mathbf{\frac{27}{64}}.\]
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