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Thinka May 2023 SL (TZ1) IB Diploma Programme-Style Mock — Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches

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An original Thinka practice paper modelled on the structure and difficulty of the May 2023 SL (TZ1) IB Diploma Programme Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches paper. Not affiliated with or reproduced from IB.

Paper 1 Section A (Non-Calculator)

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PastPaper.question 1 · Short Response
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A discrete random variable \(X\) has the probability distribution given by \(\text{P}(X=x) = kx\) for \(x \in \{1, 2, 3, 4\}\) and \(\text{P}(X=5) = m\), where \(k\) and \(m\) are constants. Given that \(\text{E}(X) = 3.8\), find the values of \(k\) and \(m\).
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To find \(k\) and \(m\), we use two properties of probability distributions. First, the sum of all probabilities is 1: \(\sum \text{P}(X=x) = 1 \implies k(1) + k(2) + k(3) + k(4) + m = 1 \implies 10k + m = 1\). Second, the expected value is 3.8: \(\text{E}(X) = \sum x \cdot \text{P}(X=x) = 1(k) + 2(2k) + 3(3k) + 4(4k) + 5(m) = 30k + 5m = 3.8\). We now solve these simultaneous equations. From the first equation, \(m = 1 - 10k\). Substituting this into the second equation: \(30k + 5(1 - 10k) = 3.8 \implies 30k + 5 - 50k = 3.8 \implies -20k = -1.2 \implies k = 0.06\). Substituting \(k = 0.06\) back to find \(m\): \(m = 1 - 10(0.06) = 0.4\).

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PastPaper.question 2 · Short Response
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Find the exact value of \(\int_{0}^{\sqrt{\pi}} x \sin(x^2) e^{\cos(x^2)} \text{d}x\).
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Let \(u = \cos(x^2)\). The derivative with respect to \(x\) is \(\frac{\text{d}u}{\text{d}x} = -2x \sin(x^2)\), which gives \(x \sin(x^2) \text{d}x = -\frac{1}{2} \text{d}u\). Next, we find the new limits of integration: when \(x = 0\), \(u = \cos(0) = 1\), and when \(x = \sqrt{\pi}\), \(u = \cos(\pi) = -1\). Substituting these into the integral gives: \(\int_{1}^{-1} e^u \left(-\frac{1}{2} \text{d}u\right) = \frac{1}{2} \int_{-1}^{1} e^u \text{d}u\). Evaluating this integral yields: \(\frac{1}{2} [e^u]_{-1}^{1} = \frac{1}{2}(e^1 - e^{-1}) = \frac{1}{2}(e - e^{-1})\).

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PastPaper.question 3 · Short Response
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The first three terms of an infinite geometric sequence are \(u_1 = \ln(x)\), \(u_2 = \ln(\sqrt{x})\), and \(u_3 = \ln(\sqrt[4]{x})\), where \(x > 1\). (a) Find the common ratio \(r\). (b) Given that the sum to infinity of this sequence is 8, find the value of \(x\).
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We first simplify the terms using the properties of logarithms: \(u_1 = \ln x\), \(u_2 = \ln(x^{1/2}) = \frac{1}{2} \ln x\), and \(u_3 = \ln(x^{1/4}) = \frac{1}{4} \ln x\). (a) The common ratio \(r\) is \(r = \frac{u_2}{u_1} = \frac{\frac{1}{2} \ln x}{\ln x} = \frac{1}{2}\). (b) Since \(|r| < 1\), the sum to infinity \(S_\infty\) is defined and given by: \(S_\infty = \frac{u_1}{1 - r} = 8 \implies \frac{\ln x}{1 - 1/2} = 8 \implies 2 \ln x = 8 \implies \ln x = 4 \implies x = e^4\).

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PastPaper.question 4 · Short Response
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Solve the equation \(2\cos^2(x) + 3\sin(x) - 3 = 0\) for \(0 \le x \le 2\pi\).
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Using the identity \(\cos^2(x) = 1 - \sin^2(x)\), we rewrite the equation in terms of \(\sin(x)\): \(2(1 - \sin^2(x)) + 3\sin(x) - 3 = 0 \implies 2 - 2\sin^2(x) + 3\sin(x) - 3 = 0 \implies 2\sin^2(x) - 3\sin(x) + 1 = 0\). Let \(y = \sin(x)\). This gives the quadratic equation \(2y^2 - 3y + 1 = 0\), which factors to \((2y - 1)(y - 1) = 0\). Therefore, we have \(\sin(x) = \frac{1}{2}\) or \(\sin(x) = 1\). Within the interval \(0 \le x \le 2\pi\): from \(\sin(x) = 1\), we get \(x = \frac{\pi}{2}\); from \(\sin(x) = \frac{1}{2}\), we get \(x = \frac{\pi}{6}\) and \(x = \frac{5\pi}{6}\).

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PastPaper.question 5 · Short Response
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Consider the function \(f(x) = \frac{ax + 3}{2x + b}\) for \(x \neq -\frac{b}{2}\), where \(a, b \in \mathbb{R}\). The graph of \(y = f(x)\) has a vertical asymptote at \(x = -3\) and a horizontal asymptote at \(y = 2\). (a) Find the values of \(a\) and \(b\). (b) Find \(f^{-1}(x)\), the inverse function of \(f(x)\).
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(a) The vertical asymptote occurs when the denominator is zero: \(2x + b = 0 \implies x = -\frac{b}{2}\). Since the vertical asymptote is at \(x = -3\), we have \(-\frac{b}{2} = -3 \implies b = 6\). The horizontal asymptote is determined by the ratio of the leading coefficients: \(y = \frac{a}{2}\). Since the horizontal asymptote is at \(y = 2\), we have \(\frac{a}{2} = 2 \implies a = 4\). Thus, \(f(x) = \frac{4x + 3}{2x + 6}\). (b) To find the inverse, let \(x = \frac{4y + 3}{2y + 6}\). Multiplying both sides by the denominator: \(x(2y + 6) = 4y + 3 \implies 2xy + 6x = 4y + 3\). Grouping terms with \(y\): \(2xy - 4y = 3 - 6x \implies y(2x - 4) = 3 - 6x \implies y = \frac{3 - 6x}{2x - 4}\). Thus, \(f^{-1}(x) = \frac{3 - 6x}{2x - 4}\).

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PastPaper.question 6 · Short Response
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A curve has the equation \(y = x^3 - 3x^2 - 9x + 5\). Find the coordinates of the points on the curve where the tangent is parallel to the line \(y = 15x - 7\).
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First, find the gradient function of the curve by differentiating \(y\) with respect to \(x\): \(\frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x} = 3x^2 - 6x - 9\). Since the tangent is parallel to the line \(y = 15x - 7\), their gradients must be equal, so we set the derivative to 15: \(3x^2 - 6x - 9 = 15 \implies 3x^2 - 6x - 24 = 0\). Dividing by 3 gives \(x^2 - 2x - 8 = 0\), which factors to \((x - 4)(x + 2) = 0\). This yields \(x = 4\) and \(x = -2\). Substituting these back into the original curve equation to find the \(y\)-coordinates: for \(x = 4\), \(y = 4^3 - 3(4^2) - 9(4) + 5 = 64 - 48 - 36 + 5 = -15\); for \(x = -2\), \(y = (-2)^3 - 3(-2)^2 - 9(-2) + 5 = -8 - 12 + 18 + 5 = 3\). The coordinates of the points are \((4, -15)\) and \((-2, 3)\).

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Paper 1 Section B (Non-Calculator)

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PastPaper.question 1 · Extended Response
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Consider the function f(x) = x \ln(x^2) for x > 0.

(a) Show that f'(x) = 2(1 + \ln x). [3 marks]

(b) Find the exact coordinates of the local minimum of the curve y = f(x). [4 marks]

(c) Let R be the region bounded by the curve y = f(x), the x-axis, and the vertical lines x = 1 and x = e. Find the exact area of R. [4 marks]

(d) Let g(x) = \frac{\ln x}{\sqrt{x}} for x \ge 1. Find the exact volume of the solid generated when the region bounded by the curve y = g(x), the x-axis, and the vertical line x = e^2 is rotated through 2\pi radians about the x-axis. [4 marks]
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(a) Using the properties of logarithms, for x > 0 we have f(x) = x \ln(x^2) = 2x \ln x. Applying the product rule: f'(x) = \frac{d}{dx}(2x) \cdot \ln x + 2x \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(\ln x) = 2 \ln x + 2x \left(\frac{1}{x}\right) = 2 \ln x + 2 = 2(1 + \ln x).

(b) For a stationary point, we set f'(x) = 0. This gives 2(1 + \ln x) = 0 \implies \ln x = -1 \implies x = e^{-1} = \frac{1}{e}. Substituting this value into f(x) gives the y-coordinate: f(e^{-1}) = e^{-1} \ln((e^{-1})^2) = e^{-1} \ln(e^{-2}) = -2e^{-1} = -\frac{2}{e}. Since f'(x) < 0 for 0 < x < e^{-1} and f'(x) > 0 for x > e^{-1}, this point is a local minimum. The exact coordinates of the local minimum are (e^{-1}, -2e^{-1}).

(c) Since f(x) \ge 0 for x \ge 1, the area of R is given by Area = \int_{1}^{e} 2x \ln x \, dx. We use integration by parts with u = \ln x and dv = 2x \, dx. This gives du = \frac{1}{x} \, dx and v = x^2. Thus, \int 2x \ln x \, dx = x^2 \ln x - \int x \, dx = x^2 \ln x - \frac{x^2}{2} + C. Evaluating this from 1 to e: [x^2 \ln x - \frac{x^2}{2}]_{1}^{e} = (e^2 \ln e - \frac{e^2}{2}) - (1^2 \ln 1 - \frac{1}{2}) = (e^2 - \frac{e^2}{2}) + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{e^2 + 1}{2}.

(d) The volume of revolution V is given by V = \pi \int_{1}^{e^2} [g(x)]^2 \, dx = \pi \int_{1}^{e^2} \frac{(\ln x)^2}{x} \, dx. We use the substitution u = \ln x, which gives du = \frac{1}{x} \, dx. Changing the limits of integration: when x = 1, u = 0; when x = e^2, u = 2. This yields V = \pi \int_{0}^{2} u^2 \, du = \pi [\frac{u^3}{3}]_{0}^{2} = \frac{8\pi}{3}.

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PastPaper.question 2 · Extended Response
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The discrete random variable X has the probability distribution given in the following table:

\begin{array}{c|c|c|c|c} x & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\ \hline P(X = x) & 0.1 & a & b & 0.2 \\ \end{array}

where a and b are constants. It is given that the expected value of X is E(X) = 2.6.

(a) Show that a = 0.4 and b = 0.3. [5 marks]

(b) Find the variance of X, Var(X). [3 marks]

(c) Two independent observations of X, denoted by X_1 and X_2, are made. Find the probability that X_1 + X_2 \ge 6. [4 marks]

(d) Given that X_1 + X_2 \ge 6, find the probability that X_1 = 4. [3 marks]
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(a) Since the sum of all probabilities in a probability distribution is 1, we have: 0.1 + a + b + 0.2 = 1 \implies a + b = 0.7. Using the expectation formula E(X) = \sum x \cdot P(X=x) = 2.6: 1(0.1) + 2a + 3b + 4(0.2) = 2.6 \implies 0.1 + 2a + 3b + 0.8 = 2.6 \implies 2a + 3b = 1.7. We can solve these simultaneous equations by expressing a = 0.7 - b. Substituting into the second equation: 2(0.7 - b) + 3b = 1.7 \implies 1.4 + b = 1.7 \implies b = 0.3. This gives a = 0.7 - 0.3 = 0.4.

(b) To find the variance, we first calculate E(X^2): E(X^2) = 1^2(0.1) + 2^2(0.4) + 3^2(0.3) + 4^2(0.2) = 0.1 + 1.6 + 2.7 + 3.2 = 7.6. Using the formula Var(X) = E(X^2) - [E(X)]^2: Var(X) = 7.6 - (2.6)^2 = 7.6 - 6.76 = 0.84.

(c) The possible outcomes (X_1, X_2) where X_1 + X_2 \ge 6 are: (2, 4), (3, 3), (4, 2), (3, 4), (4, 3), and (4, 4). Since the two observations are independent, the probabilities are: P(2, 4) = 0.4 \times 0.2 = 0.08, P(3, 3) = 0.3 \times 0.3 = 0.09, P(4, 2) = 0.2 \times 0.4 = 0.08, P(3, 4) = 0.3 \times 0.2 = 0.06, P(4, 3) = 0.2 \times 0.3 = 0.06, P(4, 4) = 0.2 \times 0.2 = 0.04. Summing these probabilities: P(X_1 + X_2 \ge 6) = 0.08 + 0.09 + 0.08 + 0.06 + 0.06 + 0.04 = 0.41.

(d) We are seeking the conditional probability P(X_1 = 4 | X_1 + X_2 \ge 6) = \frac{P(X_1 = 4 \cap (X_1 + X_2 \ge 6))}{P(X_1 + X_2 \ge 6)}. The outcomes where X_1 = 4 and X_1 + X_2 \ge 6 are (4, 2), (4, 3), and (4, 4). The combined probability of these outcomes is P(4, 2) + P(4, 3) + P(4, 4) = 0.08 + 0.06 + 0.04 = 0.18. Thus, the conditional probability is \frac{0.18}{0.41} = \frac{18}{41}.

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PastPaper.question 3 · Extended Response
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Consider the function f(x) = 2 \cos(2x) - 4 \sin(x) + 1 defined on the domain 0 \le x \le 2\pi.

(a) Show that f(x) can be written in the form -4\sin^2(x) - 4\sin(x) + 3. [3 marks]

(b) Solve the equation f(x) = 0 for 0 \le x \le 2\pi. [5 marks]

(c) Find the coordinates of all local maximum and local minimum points of the curve y = f(x) on the interval 0 < x < 2\pi, justifying your classifications. [7 marks]
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(a) Using the double-angle identity \cos(2x) = 1 - 2\sin^2(x), we substitute this into the expression for f(x): f(x) = 2(1 - 2\sin^2(x)) - 4\sin(x) + 1 = 2 - 4\sin^2(x) - 4\sin(x) + 1 = -4\sin^2(x) - 4\sin(x) + 3.

(b) To solve f(x) = 0, we solve -4\sin^2(x) - 4\sin(x) + 3 = 0. Let u = \sin(x). The quadratic equation becomes 4u^2 + 4u - 3 = 0. Factoring this yields (2u - 1)(2u + 3) = 0. Therefore, u = \frac{1}{2} or u = -\frac{3}{2}. Since the range of the sine function is [-1, 1], we reject u = -\frac{3}{2}. Solving \sin(x) = \frac{1}{2} on the interval 0 \le x \le 2\pi gives the solutions x = \frac{\pi}{6} and x = \frac{5\pi}{6}.

(c) To find the stationary points, we differentiate f(x): f'(x) = -8\sin(x)\cos(x) - 4\cos(x) = -4\cos(x)(2\sin(x) + 1). Setting f'(x) = 0 gives two possibilities:
1. \cos(x) = 0 \implies x = \frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{3\pi}{2}
2. 2\sin(x) + 1 = 0 \implies \sin(x) = -\frac{1}{2} \implies x = \frac{7\pi}{6}, \frac{11\pi}{6}.

Now, we evaluate the y-coordinates:
- For x = \frac{\pi}{2}: f(\frac{\pi}{2}) = -4(1)^2 - 4(1) + 3 = -5.
- For x = \frac{3\pi}{2}: f(\frac{3\pi}{2}) = -4(-1)^2 - 4(-1) + 3 = 3.
- For x = \frac{7\pi}{6}: f(\frac{7\pi}{6}) = -4(-\frac{1}{2})^2 - 4(-\frac{1}{2}) + 3 = 4.
- For x = \frac{11\pi}{6}: f(\frac{11\pi}{6}) = -4(-\frac{1}{2})^2 - 4(-\frac{1}{2}) + 3 = 4.

To classify the stationary points, we find the second derivative f''(x) = -8\cos(2x) + 4\sin(x):
- At x = \frac{\pi}{2}: f''(\frac{\pi}{2}) = -8\cos(\pi) + 4\sin(\frac{\pi}{2}) = 8 + 4 = 12 > 0 \implies (\frac{\pi}{2}, -5) is a local minimum.
- At x = \frac{3\pi}{2}: f''(\frac{3\pi}{2}) = -8\cos(3\pi) + 4\sin(\frac{3\pi}{2}) = 8 - 4 = 4 > 0 \implies (\frac{3\pi}{2}, 3) is a local minimum.
- At x = \frac{7\pi}{6}: f''(\frac{7\pi}{6}) = -8\cos(\frac{7\pi}{3}) + 4\sin(\frac{7\pi}{6}) = -4 - 2 = -6 < 0 \implies (\frac{7\pi}{6}, 4) is a local maximum.
- At x = \frac{11\pi}{6}: f''(\frac{11\pi}{6}) = -8\cos(\frac{11\pi}{3}) + 4\sin(\frac{11\pi}{6}) = -4 - 2 = -6 < 0 \implies (\frac{11\pi}{6}, 4) is a local maximum.

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Paper 2 Section A (Calculator Required)

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PastPaper.question 1 · Short Response
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The weights of chocolate bars produced by a manufacturer are normally distributed with a mean of 150 grams and a standard deviation of 6 grams.

(a) Find the probability that a randomly chosen chocolate bar weighs more than 155 grams. [2 marks]

(b) A packet contains 10 randomly chosen chocolate bars. Find the probability that at least 3 of these chocolate bars weigh more than 155 grams. [4 marks]
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Let \(X\) be the weight of a randomly chosen chocolate bar. We have \(X \sim N(150, 6^2)\).

(a) Using a graphic display calculator (GDC):
\(P(X > 155) \approx 0.202328\)
To three significant figures, \(P(X > 155) = 0.202\).

(b) Let \(Y\) be the number of chocolate bars in the packet that weigh more than 155 grams. Then \(Y \sim B(10, p)\), where \(p = 0.202328...\).
We want to find \(P(Y \ge 3)\):
\(P(Y \ge 3) = 1 - P(Y \le 2)\)
Using a GDC with binomial cumulative probability:
\(P(Y \le 2) \approx 0.67228...\)
\(P(Y \ge 3) = 1 - 0.67228... \approx 0.3277...\)
To three significant figures, \(P(Y \ge 3) = 0.328\).

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PastPaper.question 2 · Short Response
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Let \(f(x) = 3 \cos(x)\) and \(g(x) = e^{0.2x}\) for \(-\pi \le x \le \pi\).

(a) Find the \(x\)-coordinates of the two points where the curves \(y = f(x)\) and \(y = g(x)\) intersect. [2 marks]

(b) Find the area of the region completely enclosed by the two curves. [4 marks]
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(a) To find the points of intersection, we set \(f(x) = g(x)\):
\(3 \cos(x) = e^{0.2x}\)
Using a GDC to find the intersection points in the interval \([-\pi, \pi]\), we obtain:
\(x_1 \approx -1.311\) and \(x_2 \approx 1.137\)
To three significant figures, \(x = -1.31\) and \(x = 1.14\).

(b) The area \(A\) of the enclosed region is given by:
\(A = \int_{-1.3112...}^{1.1374...} (3 \cos(x) - e^{0.2x}) \, dx\)
Using the integration function on a GDC:
\(A \approx 3.192\)
To three significant figures, \(A = 3.19\).

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PastPaper.question 3 · Short Response
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A surveyor is measuring a triangular piece of land \(ABC\). The side \(AB = 120\text{ m}\), the side \(BC = 85\text{ m}\), and the angle \(ABC = 72^\circ\).

(a) Find the length of the side \(AC\). [3 marks]

(b) Find the area of the triangular piece of land. [3 marks]
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(a) To find the length \(AC\), we use the cosine rule:
\(AC^2 = AB^2 + BC^2 - 2(AB)(BC)\cos(ABC)\)
\(AC^2 = 120^2 + 85^2 - 2(120)(85)\cos(72^\circ)\)
\(AC^2 = 14400 + 7225 - 20400 \cos(72^\circ)\)
\(AC^2 = 21625 - 6303.95...\)
\(AC^2 = 15321.04...\)
\(AC = \sqrt{15321.04...} \approx 123.78\)
To three significant figures, \(AC = 124\text{ m}\).

(b) The area \(A\) of the triangle is given by:
\(A = \frac{1}{2} a c \sin(B)\)
\(A = \frac{1}{2} (120)(85) \sin(72^\circ)\)
\(A = 5100 \sin(72^\circ)\)
\(A \approx 4850.39...\)
To three significant figures, the area is \(4850\text{ m}^2\).

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PastPaper.question 4 · Short Response
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An arithmetic sequence has first term \(u_1 = 12\) and common difference \(d = 4.5\). A geometric sequence has first term \(v_1 = 3\) and common ratio \(r = 1.15\).

(a) Find the value of \(u_{20}\). [2 marks]

(b) Find the smallest value of \(n\) such that the sum of the first \(n\) terms of the geometric sequence, \(S_n\), is greater than the sum of the first \(n\) terms of the arithmetic sequence, \(A_n\). [4 marks]
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(a) Using the formula for the \(n\)-th term of an arithmetic sequence:
\(u_{20} = u_1 + (20 - 1)d\)
\(u_{20} = 12 + 19(4.5) = 12 + 85.5 = 97.5\).

(b) The sum of the first \(n\) terms of the arithmetic sequence is:
\(A_n = \frac{n}{2}(2u_1 + (n-1)d) = \frac{n}{2}(24 + (n-1)4.5)\)
\(A_n = \frac{n}{2}(4.5n + 19.5) = 2.25n^2 + 9.75n\).

The sum of the first \(n\) terms of the geometric sequence is:
\(S_n = \frac{v_1(r^n - 1)}{r - 1} = \frac{3(1.15^n - 1)}{1.15 - 1} = 20(1.15^n - 1)\).

We require \(S_n > A_n\):
\(20(1.15^n - 1) > 2.25n^2 + 9.75n\).
Using a GDC to find the values of \(S_n\) and \(A_n\) for integer values of \(n\):
For \(n = 36\):
\(A_{36} = 2.25(36)^2 + 9.75(36) = 3267\)
\(S_{36} = 20(1.15^{36} - 1) \approx 3042.92\)
(Here, \(S_{36} < A_{36}\))

For \(n = 37\):
\(A_{37} = 2.25(37)^2 + 9.75(37) = 3441\)
\(S_{37} = 20(1.15^{37} - 1) \approx 3502.50\)
(Here, \(S_{37} > A_{37}\))

Thus, the smallest value of \(n\) is \(37\).

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PastPaper.question 5 · Short Response
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The depth of water, \(d\) meters, in a harbor is modeled by the function \(d(t) = a \cos(b t) + c\), where \(t\) is the number of hours after high tide, and \(a, b, c > 0\).

At high tide, the depth is 14.6 meters. At low tide, which occurs 6.2 hours later, the depth is 8.2 meters.

(a) Find the values of \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\). [3 marks]

(b) A cargo ship can only safely enter the harbor when the water depth is at least 10 meters. Find the total number of hours during the first 12 hours after high tide that the ship can safely enter the harbor. [3 marks]
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(a) The maximum depth (high tide) is \(a + c = 14.6\).
The minimum depth (low tide) is \(-a + c = 8.2\).
Solving these simultaneously:
\(2c = 22.8 \implies c = 11.4\)
\(a = 14.6 - 11.4 = 3.2\)

The time between high tide and low tide is half the period:
\(\frac{\text{Period}}{2} = 6.2 \implies \text{Period} = 12.4\text{ hours}\)
\(b = \frac{2\pi}{\text{Period}} = \frac{2\pi}{12.4} = \frac{5\pi}{31} \approx 0.507\) (to 3 sf).

(b) We require \(d(t) \ge 10\) for \(0 \le t \le 12\):
\(3.2 \cos\left(\frac{5\pi}{31} t\right) + 11.4 \ge 10\)
Using a GDC to find the intersections of \(y = d(t)\) and \(y = 10\) on the interval \([0, 12]\):
\(t_1 \approx 3.994\text{ hours}\)
\(t_2 \approx 8.406\text{ hours}\)

Since \(d(0) = 14.6 > 10\), the depth is at least 10 meters during the intervals:
\(0 \le t \le 3.994\) and \(8.406 \le t \le 12\)

The total duration of safety is:
\(T = 3.994 + (12 - 8.406) = 3.994 + 3.594 = 7.588\text{ hours}\)
To three significant figures, the total time is \(7.59\) hours.

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PastPaper.question 6 · Short Response
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A biologist measures the temperature of a lake, \(T\) (\(^\circ\)C), and the concentration of dissolved oxygen, \(D\) (mg/L), at various depths. The data collected is shown in the table below.

$$\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline T \text{ (} ^\circ\text{C)} & 10.2 & 12.4 & 15.1 & 18.5 & 20.2 & 22.8 & 25.0 \\ \hline D \text{ (mg/L)} & 11.3 & 10.5 & 9.8 & 8.9 & 8.2 & 7.5 & 7.1 \\ \hline \end{array}$$

(a) Write down the product-moment correlation coefficient, \(r\), for this data. [2 marks]

(b) Find the equation of the regression line of \(D\) on \(T\). [2 marks]

(c) Use your regression equation to estimate the dissolved oxygen concentration when the temperature is \(17.0^\circ\)C. [2 marks]
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(a) Entering the data into a GDC, the product-moment correlation coefficient is:
\(r \approx -0.99833...\)
To three significant figures, \(r = -0.998\).

(b) The equation of the regression line is of the form \(D = aT + b\).
From the GDC:
\(a \approx -0.28709...\)
\(b \approx 14.136...\)
Thus, the equation of the regression line is:
\(D = -0.287T + 14.1\) (or \(D = -0.28709...T + 14.136...\))

(c) Substituting \(T = 17.0\) into the regression equation:
\(D = -0.28709(17.0) + 14.136\)
\(D \approx -4.8805 + 14.136 \approx 9.2555\)
To three significant figures, the dissolved oxygen concentration is \(9.26\text{ mg/L}\).

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Paper 2 Section B (Calculator Required)

Answer all questions in the answer booklet provided. Please start each question on a new page.
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PastPaper.question 1 · Extended Response
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A particle \(P\) moves along a straight line. The velocity of \(P\) at time \(t\) seconds, \(v\text{ m s}^{-1}\), is given by

\[v(t) = 8 \cos(t) \ln(t + 1) - 3, \quad \text{for } 0 \le t \le 6.\]

(a) Find the values of \(t\) for which the particle is at rest. [3]

(b) Find the acceleration of the particle at \(t = 2\). [3]

(c) Find the total distance traveled by the particle in the interval \(0 \le t \le 6\). [3]

(d) Given that the initial displacement of the particle is \(s(0) = 4\) meters:

(i) Write down an expression for the displacement \(s(t)\) as an integral, and hence find the displacement of the particle at \(t = 6\). [3]

(ii) Find the maximum distance of the particle from the origin in the interval \(0 \le t \le 6\). [3]
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(a)
The particle is at rest when \(v(t) = 0\).
Using a GDC to solve \(8 \cos(t) \ln(t + 1) - 3 = 0\) in the interval \(0 \le t \le 6\), we find:
\(t \approx 0.554\text{ s}\)
\(t \approx 0.998\text{ s}\)
\(t \approx 4.92\text{ s}\) (to 3 significant figures).

(b)
Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity, \(a(t) = v'(t)\).
We can find this value using the numerical derivative feature of the GDC at \(t = 2\):
\(a(2) = v'(2) \approx -9.10\text{ m s}^{-2}\) (to 3 significant figures).
Alternatively, differentiating analytically:
\(v'(t) = 8 \left( -\sin(t)\ln(t+1) + \frac{\cos(t)}{t+1} \right)\)
At \(t = 2\):
\(v'(2) = 8 \left( -\sin(2)\ln(3) + \frac{\cos(2)}{3} \right) \approx 8(-0.9093 \times 1.0986 - 0.1387) \approx -9.10\text{ m s}^{-2}\).

(c)
The total distance traveled is given by the integral of the speed:
\(D = \int_0^6 |v(t)| \text{ d}t\)
Using the GDC to evaluate \(\int_0^6 |8 \cos(t) \ln(t + 1) - 3| \text{ d}t\), we obtain:
\(\text{Distance} \approx 34.2\text{ m}\) (to 3 significant figures).

(d)
(i) The displacement \(s(t)\) at time \(t\) is given by:
\(s(t) = s(0) + \int_0^t v(u) \text{ d}u = 4 + \int_0^t (8 \cos(u) \ln(u + 1) - 3) \text{ d}u\).
Using the GDC to evaluate \(s(6)\):
\(s(6) = 4 + \int_0^6 v(t) \text{ d}t \approx 4 - 18.77 \approx -14.8\text{ m}\) (to 3 significant figures).

(ii) The distance from the origin is given by \(|s(t)|\).
The critical points of \(s(t)\) occur when \(s'(t) = v(t) = 0\), which are at \(t \approx 0.554\), \(t \approx 0.998\), and \(t \approx 4.92\).
We evaluate the displacement at the boundaries and these critical points:
- \(s(0) = 4\)
- \(s(0.554) = 4 + \int_0^{0.554} v(t) \text{ d}t \approx 3.17\)
- \(s(0.998) = 4 + \int_0^{0.998} v(t) \text{ d}t \approx 3.25\)
- \(s(4.92) = 4 + \int_0^{4.92} v(t) \text{ d}t \approx -21.8\)
- \(s(6) \approx -14.8\)

Comparing the absolute values:
- \(|s(0)| = 4\)
- \(|s(0.554)| \approx 3.17\)
- \(|s(0.998)| \approx 3.25\)
- \(|s(4.92)| \approx 21.8\)
- \(|s(6)| \approx 14.8\)

Therefore, the maximum distance of the particle from the origin in the interval is \(21.8\text{ m}\) (at \(t \approx 4.92\text{ s}\)).

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PastPaper.question 2 · Extended Response
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The weights of apples grown in a particular orchard are normally distributed with mean \(\mu\) grams and standard deviation \(\sigma\) grams.

(a) It is found that 12% of the apples weigh less than 110 grams, and 15% of the apples weigh more than 180 grams.

(i) Write down two equations in terms of \(\mu\) and \(\sigma\). [2]

(ii) Find the value of \(\mu\) and of \(\sigma\). [3]

(b) Apples that weigh more than 170 grams are classified as "Premium". Find the probability that a randomly selected apple is classified as Premium. [2]

(c) A box contains 12 randomly selected apples. Find the probability that:

(i) exactly 3 of these apples are Premium. [2]

(ii) at least 2 of these apples are Premium. [2]

(d) The orchard owner selects 100 boxes, each containing 12 apples. Find the expected number of boxes that contain at least 2 Premium apples. [2]

(e) An apple is chosen at random and is found to weigh more than 130 grams. Find the probability that it weighs less than 160 grams. [2]
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(a)
(i) Let \(W\) be the weight of a randomly selected apple. We are given:
\(P(W < 110) = 0.12\) and \(P(W > 180) = 0.15 \implies P(W < 180) = 0.85\).
Standardizing these probabilities using \(Z \sim N(0, 1)\):
For \(P(Z < z_1) = 0.12\), the GDC gives \(z_1 \approx -1.17498\).
Hence: \(\frac{110 - \mu}{\sigma} = -1.175\) (or \(\mu - 1.175\sigma = 110\)).
For \(P(Z < z_2) = 0.85\), the GDC gives \(z_2 \approx 1.03643\).
Hence: \(\frac{180 - \mu}{\sigma} = 1.036\) (or \(\mu + 1.036\sigma = 180\)).

(ii) Solving the two equations simultaneously:
Subtracting the first equation from the second:
\(1.03643\sigma - (-1.17498\sigma) = 180 - 110\)
\(2.21141\sigma = 70 \implies \sigma \approx 31.654\text{ g} \approx 31.7\text{ g}\).
Substituting \(\sigma\) back to find \(\mu\):
\(\mu = 180 - 1.03643(31.654) \approx 147.19\text{ g} \approx 147\text{ g}\).

(b)
Using the normal parameters \(\mu = 147.19\) and \(\sigma = 31.654\):
\(P(W > 170) = P\left(Z > \frac{170 - 147.19}{31.654}\right) = P(Z > 0.7206)\).
Using GDC normalcdf(170, E99, 147.19, 31.654):
\(P(W > 170) \approx 0.23558 \approx 0.236\).

(c)
Let \(X\) be the number of Premium apples in a box of 12. \(X\) follows a binomial distribution \(X \sim B(12, 0.23558)\).
(i) \(P(X = 3)\):
Using GDC binompdf(12, 0.23558, 3):
\(P(X = 3) = \binom{12}{3} (0.23558)^3 (1-0.23558)^9 \approx 0.262\).

(ii) \(P(X \ge 2)\):
\(P(X \ge 2) = 1 - P(X \le 1) = 1 - [P(X=0) + P(X=1)]\).
Using GDC 1 - binomcdf(12, 0.23558, 1):
\(P(X \ge 2) \approx 1 - 0.1810 = 0.819\).

(d)
This is a binomial process with \(N = 100\) trials and success probability \(p = P(X \ge 2) \approx 0.819\).
Expected number of boxes \(E(Y) = Np = 100 \times 0.819 = 81.9\).

(e)
We want to find the conditional probability:
\(P(W < 160 \mid W > 130) = \frac{P(130 < W < 160)}{P(W > 130)}\).
Using GDC:
\(P(130 < W < 160) = \text{normalcdf}(130, 160, 147.19, 31.654) \approx 0.3637\).
\(P(W > 130) = \text{normalcdf}(130, E99, 147.19, 31.654) \approx 0.7065\).
Thus, the conditional probability is:
\(\frac{0.3637}{0.7065} \approx 0.515\) (to 3 significant figures).

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PastPaper.question 3 · Extended Response
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A surveyor standing at point \(A\) observes two communication towers, \(B\) and \(C\).

Tower \(B\) is at a distance of 800 meters from \(A\) on a bearing of \(040^\circ\).
Tower \(C\) is at a distance of 1200 meters from \(A\) on a bearing of \(110^\circ\).

(a) Find the distance between Tower \(B\) and Tower \(C\). [3]

(b) Find the bearing of Tower \(C\) from Tower \(B\). [4]

(c) A drone starts at Tower \(B\) and flies in a straight line towards Tower \(C\) at a constant speed of \(5\text{ m s}^{-1}\). At the same time, another drone starts at Tower \(A\) and flies directly towards Tower \(B\) at a constant speed of \(4\text{ m s}^{-1}\).

Let \(t\) be the time in seconds after the drones start flying.

Write down an expression for:

(i) the distance of the first drone from Tower \(B\) at time \(t\). [1]

(ii) the distance of the second drone from Tower \(B\) at time \(t\). [2]

(d) Find the value of \(t\) for which the distance between the two drones is minimized, and find this minimum distance. [5]
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(a)
From the given bearings, the angle between \(AB\) and \(AC\) is:
\(\widehat{BAC} = 110^\circ - 40^\circ = 70^\circ\).
Using the Cosine Rule in triangle \(ABC\):
\(BC^2 = AB^2 + AC^2 - 2(AB)(AC) \cos(\widehat{BAC})\)
\(BC^2 = 800^2 + 1200^2 - 2(800)(1200) \cos(70^\circ)\)
\(BC^2 = 640000 + 1440000 - 1920000 \cos(70^\circ)\)
\(BC^2 \approx 2080000 - 656678.4 = 1423321.6\)
\(BC \approx 1193.03\text{ m} \approx 1190\text{ m}\) (to 3 significant figures).

(b)
Let \(\widehat{ABC}\) be the angle inside the triangle at vertex \(B\).
Using the Sine Rule to find \(\widehat{ABC}\):
\(\frac{\sin(\widehat{ABC})}{AC} = \frac{\sin(\widehat{BAC})}{BC}\)
\(\frac{\sin(\widehat{ABC})}{1200} = \frac{\sin(70^\circ)}{1193.03}\)
\(\sin(\widehat{ABC}) = 1200 \times \frac{\sin(70^\circ)}{1193.03} \approx 0.94518\)
Since \(AC > BC\), \(\widehat{ABC}\) is the largest angle. Looking at the geometry, \(\widehat{ABC}\) is acute:
\(\widehat{ABC} \approx 70.93^\circ\).
Now we determine the bearing of \(C\) from \(B\).
Draw a north line at \(B\). The bearing of \(A\) from \(B\) is \(40^\circ + 180^\circ = 220^\circ\).
Since Tower \(C\) lies to the south-east and to the "left" of the vector \(\vec{BA}\), the bearing of \(C\) from \(B\) is:
\(\text{Bearing} = 220^\circ - \widehat{ABC} = 220^\circ - 70.93^\circ = 149.07^\circ \approx 149^\circ\).

(c)
(i) Since the first drone starts at \(B\) and flies towards \(C\) at \(5\text{ m s}^{-1}\), its distance from \(B\) after \(t\) seconds is:
\(d_1(t) = 5t\).

(ii) The second drone starts at \(A\) and flies towards \(B\) at \(4\text{ m s}^{-1}\).
The initial distance \(AB\) is 800 meters. After \(t\) seconds, the drone has traveled \(4t\) meters from \(A\).
Thus, its distance from \(B\) is:
\(d_2(t) = 800 - 4t\).

(d)
At any time \(t\), the positions of the two drones, \(D_1\) and \(D_2\), form a triangle with vertex \(B\), where the angle \(\widehat{D_1 B D_2}\) is \(\widehat{ABC} \approx 70.93^\circ\).
Applying the Cosine Rule to triangle \(B D_1 D_2\), the distance \(D(t)\) between the drones is:
\(D(t)^2 = (5t)^2 + (800 - 4t)^2 - 2(5t)(800 - 4t) \cos(70.93^\circ)\)
\(D(t) = \sqrt{25t^2 + (800 - 4t)^2 - 10t(800 - 4t) \cos(70.93^\circ)}\)

We enter this function into our GDC and find its minimum.
The quadratic inside the square root is:
\(f(t) = 25t^2 + 640000 - 6400t + 16t^2 - (8000t - 40t^2) \cos(70.93^\circ)\)
Using GDC to plot and find the minimum of \(D(t)\):
The coordinates of the minimum point are \((83.4, 514)\).
Therefore, the distance between the two drones is minimized at \(t \approx 83.4\text{ s}\) (or \(83.3\text{ s}\)), and the minimum distance is \(514\text{ m}\) (or \(515\text{ m}\)).

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