An original Thinka practice paper modelled on the structure and difficulty of the May 2023 SL (TZ2) IB Diploma Programme Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation paper. Not affiliated with or reproduced from IB.
Paper 1 (Standard Level)
Section A consists of 13 compulsory short-response questions. Graphic display calculator is required. Show all working.
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PastPaper.question 1 · Short Response
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The weight of coffee in a bag, \(W\) grams, is normally distributed with a mean of 250 g and a standard deviation of 4 g. (a) Find the probability that a randomly chosen bag of coffee weighs less than 242 g. (b) The factory rejects any bag that weighs less than 242 g or more than \(k\) g. Given that 95% of the bags are accepted, find the value of \(k\).
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Part (a): We want to find \(P(W < 242)\) where \(W \sim N(250, 4^2)\). Using a graphic display calculator, we find \(P(W < 242) = 0.022750... \approx 0.0228\). Part (b): Since 95% of the bags are accepted, the probability of a bag being within the acceptable range is \(P(242 \le W \le k) = 0.95\). We can express the total probability as \(P(W \le k) = P(W < 242) + P(242 \le W \le k) = 0.022750 + 0.95 = 0.972750\). Using the inverse normal function on a GDC with an area of 0.972750, a mean of 250, and a standard deviation of 4, we obtain \(k \approx 257.69\). To 3 significant figures, \(k = 258\).
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(a) (M1) for attempting to use the normal distribution with mean 250 and standard deviation 4. (A1) for 0.0228. (b) (M1) for setting up the relation \(P(242 \le W \le k) = 0.95\). (M1) for finding \(P(W \le k) = 0.97275\) (or equivalent). (M1) for an attempt to use inverse normal. (A1) for 258.
PastPaper.question 2 · Short Response
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A ball is thrown from a platform. Its height, \(h\) metres above the ground, \(t\) seconds after being thrown, is modeled by the function \(h(t) = -4.9t^2 + bt + 10\), for \(t \ge 0\). (a) State the height of the platform. (b) Given that the ball reaches its maximum height after 1.5 seconds, (i) find the value of \(b\); (ii) find the maximum height of the ball. (c) Find the time \(t\) when the ball hits the ground.
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Part (a): The platform height is the height at \(t = 0\), which is \(h(0) = 10\) metres. Part (b)(i): The maximum height occurs at the vertex of the quadratic function, where \(t = -\frac{b}{2a}\). Substituting the values, we get \(1.5 = -\frac{b}{2(-4.9)}\), which simplifies to \(b = 1.5 \times 9.8 = 14.7\). Part (b)(ii): Substituting \(t = 1.5\) and \(b = 14.7\) back into \(h(t)\) gives \(h(1.5) = -4.9(1.5)^2 + 14.7(1.5) + 10 = 21.025 \approx 21.0\) metres. Part (c): The ball hits the ground when \(h(t) = 0\), so \(-4.9t^2 + 14.7t + 10 = 0\). Using the quadratic formula or GDC to solve for \(t > 0\) yields \(t \approx 3.57\) seconds.
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(a) (A1) for 10. (b)(i) (M1) for using the vertex formula \(t = -b/(2a)\). (A1) for \(b = 14.7\). (b)(ii) (A1) for 21.0. (c) (M1) for setting \(h(t) = 0\). (A1) for 3.57.
PastPaper.question 3 · Short Response
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A right pyramid has a square base \(ABCD\) of side length 8 cm and apex \(V\). The vertical height of the pyramid is 12 cm. Let \(M\) be the midpoint of the side \(AB\). (a) Find the length of \(VM\), the slant height of the pyramid. (b) Find the angle between the face \(VAB\) and the base \(ABCD\). (c) Find the total surface area of the pyramid.
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Part (a): Let \(O\) be the center of the square base. The distance from \(O\) to the midpoint \(M\) is half the side length of the base, so \(OM = 4\) cm. In the right-angled triangle \(VOM\), we apply Pythagoras' theorem: \(VM^2 = VO^2 + OM^2 = 12^2 + 4^2 = 160\). Thus, \(VM = \sqrt{160} \approx 12.6\) cm. Part (b): The angle between the face \(VAB\) and the base is the angle \(\angle VMO\). In triangle \(VOM\), \(\tan(\angle VMO) = \frac{VO}{OM} = \frac{12}{4} = 3\). Hence, \(\angle VMO = \arctan(3) \approx 71.6^\circ\). Part (c): The total surface area is the sum of the square base and four identical triangular faces: \(\text{Area} = 8^2 + 4 \times \left(\frac{1}{2} \times 8 \times \sqrt{160}\right) = 64 + 16\sqrt{160} \approx 266\) cm\(^2\).
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(a) (M1) for identifying the correct right-angled triangle and using Pythagoras. (A1) for 12.6. (b) (M1) for using trigonometric ratio on triangle VOM. (A1) for 71.6. (c) (M1) for attempting to calculate base area plus four triangular faces. (A1) for 266.
PastPaper.question 4 · Short Response
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An arithmetic sequence has first term \(u_1 = 15\) and common difference \(d = 4\). A geometric sequence has first term \(v_1 = 3\) and common ratio \(r = 1.2\). (a) Find the 10th term of the arithmetic sequence, \(u_{10}\). (b) Find the sum of the first 10 terms of the geometric sequence, \(S_{10}\). (c) Find the smallest value of \(n\) such that \(v_n > u_n\).
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Part (a): Using the arithmetic sequence formula: \(u_{10} = u_1 + 9d = 15 + 9(4) = 51\). Part (b): Using the geometric series sum formula: \(S_{10} = \frac{v_1(r^{10} - 1)}{r - 1} = \frac{3(1.2^{10} - 1)}{1.2 - 1} \approx 77.9\). Part (c): We want to find the smallest integer \(n\) such that \(3 \times 1.2^{n-1} > 15 + (n-1)4\). Evaluating this using a table of values on a GDC: for \(n = 19\), \(v_{19} \approx 79.9\) and \(u_{19} = 87\) (so \(v_{19} < u_{19}\)); for \(n = 20\), \(v_{20} \approx 95.8\) and \(u_{20} = 91\) (so \(v_{20} > u_{20}\)). Thus, the smallest value is \(n = 20\).
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(a) (M1) for substituting into arithmetic term formula. (A1) for 51. (b) (M1) for substituting into geometric sum formula. (A1) for 77.9. (c) (M1) for writing or setting up the inequality. (A1) for 20.
PastPaper.question 5 · Short Response
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A rectangular garden is built against a long brick wall, so only three sides need fencing. The total length of the fencing material available is 80 metres. Let \(x\) be the width of the garden perpendicular to the wall. (a) Write down an expression for the area, \(A\), of the garden in terms of \(x\). (b) Find \(\frac{\mathrm{d}A}{\mathrm{d}x}\). (c) Find the value of \(x\) that maximizes the area of the garden, and show that this value indeed gives a maximum.
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Part (a): If the width perpendicular to the wall is \(x\), the side parallel to the wall is \(80 - 2x\). The area is \(A(x) = x(80 - 2x) = 80x - 2x^2\). Part (b): Differentiating \(A\) with respect to \(x\) gives \(\frac{\mathrm{d}A}{\mathrm{d}x} = 80 - 4x\). Part (c): Setting \(\frac{\mathrm{d}A}{\mathrm{d}x} = 0\) to locate the stationary point: \(80 - 4x = 0 \implies x = 20\). To verify that it is a maximum, we find the second derivative: \(\frac{\mathrm{d}^2A}{\mathrm{d}x^2} = -4\). Since the second derivative is negative, \(x = 20\) gives a maximum area.
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(a) (M1) for finding side parallel to wall is \(80-2x\). (A1) for \(A = 80x - 2x^2\). (b) (M1)(A1) for \(80 - 4x\). (c) (M1) for setting derivative to 0 to get \(x = 20\). (R1) for verifying it is a maximum using the second derivative test.
PastPaper.question 6 · Short Response
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The table below shows the temperature, \(T\) (°C), and the number of cold drinks sold, \(D\), at a kiosk on 5 randomly selected days: Temp \(T\) (15, 20, 25, 30, 35) and Drinks \(D\) (50, 70, 90, 105, 130). (a) Find the product-moment correlation coefficient, \(r\). (b) Write down the equation of the regression line of \(D\) on \(T\) in the form \(D = aT + b\). (c) Estimate the number of cold drinks sold on a day when the temperature is 28°C, and comment on the reliability of this estimate.
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Part (a): Using a GDC to find the correlation coefficient for the given data, we get \(r \approx 0.998\). Part (b): Using linear regression on a GDC, the equation of the regression line of \(D\) on \(T\) is \(D = 3.9T - 8.5\). Part (c): For \(T = 28\), we substitute: \(D = 3.9(28) - 8.5 = 100.7\) drinks. Estimating to the nearest whole drink gives 101 drinks. This estimate is highly reliable because the value of \(r\) is extremely close to 1, indicating a very strong positive linear relationship, and 28°C is within the range of the given data (interpolation).
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(a) (A1) for 0.998. (b) (M1) for using the GDC's linear regression feature. (A1) for \(D = 3.9T - 8.5\). (c) (A1) for 101 (or 100.7). (R1) for stating that it is highly reliable due to strong correlation and interpolation.
PastPaper.question 7 · Short Response
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A car is purchased for $32,000. Its value, \(V\), after \(t\) years can be modeled by the exponential decay function \(V(t) = A \times b^t\), for \(t \ge 0\). (a) Write down the value of \(A\). (b) Given that after 3 years the car is worth $18,500, (i) find the value of \(b\), correct to 3 decimal places; (ii) find the percentage annual rate of depreciation. (c) Calculate the time, in years, for the car's value to drop below $5,000.
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Part (a): Since \(V(0) = 32000\), we have \(A = 32000\). Part (b)(i): Since \(V(3) = 18500\), we write \(18500 = 32000 \times b^3\). Solving for \(b\) yields \(b^3 = 0.578125\), so \(b = \sqrt[3]{0.578125} \approx 0.833\). Part (b)(ii): The percentage annual rate of depreciation is \((1 - b) \times 100 = (1 - 0.833036) \times 100 \approx 16.7\%\). Part (c): We set up the inequality \(32000 \times (0.833036)^t < 5000\). Solving for \(t\) using a GDC or logarithms: \(t > \frac{\ln(5000/32000)}{\ln(0.833036)} \approx 10.2\) years.
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(a) (A1) for 32000. (b)(i) (M1) for substituting the values into the equation. (A1) for 0.833. (b)(ii) (A1) for 16.7%. (c) (M1) for setting up the inequality or equation. (A1) for 10.2.
PastPaper.question 8 · Short Response
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A boat leaves port \(P\) and sails 15 km on a bearing of 060° to point \(A\). It then changes direction and sails 22 km on a bearing of 130° to point \(B\). (a) Find the distance from port \(P\) to point \(B\). (b) Find the bearing of \(B\) from \(P\).
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Part (a): In triangle \(PAB\), we can find the interior angle \(\angle PAB\). The bearing from \(A\) back to \(P\) is \(60^\circ + 180^\circ = 240^\circ\). The bearing from \(A\) to \(B\) is \(130^\circ\). Thus, the interior angle \(\angle PAB = 240^\circ - 130^\circ = 110^\circ\). Using the cosine rule to find the side \(PB\): \(PB^2 = 15^2 + 22^2 - 2(15)(22)\cos(110^\circ) \approx 934.73\). Taking the square root, \(PB \approx 30.6\) km. Part (b): Using the sine rule to find the angle \(\angle APB\): \(\frac{\sin(\angle APB)}{22} = \frac{\sin(110^\circ)}{30.573}\), which yields \(\sin(\angle APB) \approx 0.67618\), so \(\angle APB \approx 42.5^\circ\). The bearing of \(B\) from \(P\) is \(60^\circ + 42.5^\circ = 102.5^\circ \approx 103^\circ\).
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(a) (M1) for finding the angle \(\angle PAB = 110^\circ\). (M1) for applying the cosine rule correctly. (A1) for 30.6 km. (b) (M1) for applying the sine rule to find \(\angle APB\). (A1) for finding \(\angle APB \approx 42.5^\circ\). (A1) for the final bearing of 103°.
PastPaper.question 9 · Short Response
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The weights of organic apples in an orchard are normally distributed with a mean of \(150\) grams and a standard deviation of \(\sigma\) grams. It is known that \(8\%\) of these apples weigh more than \(180\) grams. (a) Find the value of \(\sigma\). (b) Find the probability that a randomly chosen apple from this orchard weighs less than \(135\) grams.
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(a) Let \(X\) be the weight of an apple, where \(X \sim N(150, \sigma^2)\). We are given \(P(X > 180) = 0.08\). This implies that \(P(X \le 180) = 0.92\). Standardizing this gives \(P\left(Z \le \frac{180 - 150}{\sigma}\right) = 0.92\). Using the inverse normal function on a GDC, we find \(Z_{0.92} \approx 1.40507\). Therefore, \(\frac{30}{\sigma} = 1.40507 \implies \sigma = \frac{30}{1.40507} \approx 21.351 \approx 21.4\) grams. (b) We want to find \(P(X < 135)\) where \(X \sim N(150, 21.351^2)\). Using the normal cumulative distribution function on a GDC with lower bound \(-\infty\) (or a very small number like \(-9999\)), upper bound \(135\), mean \(150\), and standard deviation \(21.351\), we find \(P(X < 135) \approx 0.24115 \approx 0.241\).
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(a) [3.15 marks] (M1) for setting up the standardized equation: \(\frac{180 - 150}{\sigma} = z\) (A1) for finding \(z \approx 1.40507\) (A1) for \(\sigma \approx 21.4\) (accept \(21.3\) from early rounding of \(z\) to \(1.41\))
(b) [3 marks] (M1) for setting up the normal cumulative probability: \(P(X < 135)\) (A1) for substituting the mean and their standard deviation from (a) (A1) for \(0.241\) (accept \(0.242\) if using \(\sigma = 21.4\))
PastPaper.question 10 · Short Response
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The temperature, \(T\), of a cup of coffee cooling in a room is modeled by the function \(T(t) = 22 + A e^{-kt}\), where \(T\) is measured in degrees Celsius (\(^\circ\text{C}\)) and \(t\) is the time in minutes after the coffee was poured. The initial temperature of the coffee is \(85^\circ\text{C}\). After \(15\) minutes, the temperature of the coffee is \(48^\circ\text{C}\). (a) Find the value of \(A\). (b) Find the value of \(k\). (c) Find the time, in minutes, it takes for the temperature of the coffee to reach \(30^\circ\text{C}\).
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(a) The initial temperature occurs when \(t = 0\). Substituting these values: \(T(0) = 22 + A e^{0} = 85 \implies 22 + A = 85 \implies A = 63\). (b) When \(t = 15\), \(T(15) = 48\). Substituting \(A = 63\): \(22 + 63 e^{-15k} = 48 \implies 63 e^{-15k} = 26 \implies e^{-15k} = \frac{26}{63}\). Taking the natural logarithm on both sides: \(-15k = \ln\left(\frac{26}{63}\right) \implies k = -\frac{1}{15}\ln\left(\frac{26}{63}\right) \approx 0.05896 \approx 0.0590\). (c) Set \(T(t) = 30\): \(22 + 63 e^{-0.05896t} = 30 \implies 63 e^{-0.05896t} = 8 \implies e^{-0.05896t} = \frac{8}{63}\). Taking the natural logarithm: \(-0.05896t = \ln\left(\frac{8}{63}\right) \implies t = -\frac{1}{0.05896}\ln\left(\frac{8}{63}\right) \approx 35.006 \approx 35.0\) minutes.
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(a) [2 marks] (M1) for substituting \(t = 0\) and equating to \(85\) (A1) for \(A = 63\)
(b) [2.15 marks] (M1) for substituting \(t = 15\), \(T = 48\), and their \(A\) value into the equation (A1) for obtaining \(k \approx 0.0590\) (accept \(0.05896\))
(c) [2 marks] (M1) for setting up the equation \(22 + 63 e^{-kt} = 30\) with their values (A1) for \(t \approx 35.0\) (accept \(35\))
PastPaper.question 11 · Short Response
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A triangular plot of land \(ABC\) has sides \(AB = 110\text{ m}\), \(AC = 85\text{ m}\), and angle \(\hat{BAC} = 55^\circ\). (a) Find the distance \(BC\) in meters. (b) Find the area of the plot of land in square meters. (c) A post is placed at point \(D\) on the boundary line \(BC\) such that \(AD\) is perpendicular to \(BC\). Find the length \(AD\) in meters.
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(a) Using the Cosine Rule: \(BC^2 = AB^2 + AC^2 - 2(AB)(AC)\cos(\hat{BAC})\). Substituting the known values: \(BC^2 = 110^2 + 85^2 - 2(110)(85)\cos(55^circ) = 12100 + 7225 - 18700\cos(55^\circ) \approx 19325 - 10725.88 = 8599.12\). Therefore, \(BC = \sqrt{8599.12} \approx 92.731 \approx 92.7\text{ m}\). (b) Using the sine area formula: \(\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2}(AB)(AC)\sin(\hat{BAC}) = \frac{1}{2}(110)(85)\sin(55^\circ) = 4675\sin(55^\circ) \approx 3829.53 \approx 3830\text{ m}^2\). (c) The area can also be expressed using the base \(BC\) and perpendicular height \(AD\): \(\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times BC \times AD\). Substituting the known area and base: \(3829.53 = \frac{1}{2} \times 92.731 \times AD \implies AD = \frac{2 \times 3829.53}{92.731} \approx 82.595 \approx 82.6\text{ m}\).
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(a) [2.15 marks] (M1) for correct substitution into the Cosine Rule (A1) for \(BC \approx 92.7\text{ m}\) (accept \(92.73\))
(b) [2 marks] (M1) for correct substitution into the area formula (A1) for \(\text{Area} \approx 3830\text{ m}^2\) (accept \(3829.5\))
(c) [2 marks] (M1) for equating the area from part (b) to \(\frac{1}{2} \times BC \times AD\) (A1) for \(AD \approx 82.6\text{ m}\) (accept \(82.5\) or \(82.7\) depending on rounding propagation)
PastPaper.question 12 · Short Response
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Samantha invests \(\$8\,000\) in a savings account that offers a nominal annual interest rate of \(4.2\%\) compounded monthly. (a) Find the amount of money in Samantha's account after \(5\) years. Give your answer to the nearest cent. (b) Find the total interest earned during these \(5\) years. (c) Determine the number of complete months it will take for the initial investment to double in value.
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(a) Using the compound interest formula: \(FV = PV \left(1 + \frac{r}{100k}\right)^{kn}\), where \(PV = 8000\), \(r = 4.2\), \(k = 12\), and \(n = 5\). \(FV = 8000 \left(1 + \frac{4.2}{1200}\right)^{12 \times 5} = 8000 (1.0035)^{60}\). Using a GDC: \(FV \approx 9865.795\). To the nearest cent, the amount is \(\$9\,865.80\). (b) Interest earned is \(FV - PV = 9865.80 - 8000 = \$1\,865.80\). (c) To double the investment, the future value must be at least \(\$16\,000\). Let \(m\) be the number of months: \(8000(1.0035)^m = 16000 \implies 1.0035^m = 2\). Taking logarithms: \(m = \frac{\ln(2)}{\ln(1.0035)} \approx 198.38\) months. Since we are looking for the number of complete months, we round up to \(199\) (at \(198\) months, the value is \(\$15\,978.47\), which is not yet doubled; at \(199\) months, it is \(\$16\,034.40\)).
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(a) [2 marks] (M1) for correct substitution into the compound interest formula (A1) for \(\$9\,865.80\)
(b) [2 marks] (M1) for subtracting \(8000\) from their answer in (a) (A1) for \(\$1\,865.80\) (allow follow-through)
(c) [2.15 marks] (M1) for setting up the inequality or equation \(8000(1.0035)^m = 16000\) (A1) for \(198.38\) (A1) for rounding up to \(199\) complete months
PastPaper.question 13 · Short Response
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A company's weekly profit, \(P\), in thousands of dollars, is modeled by the function \(P(x) = -x^3 + 12x^2 - 21x - 10\), where \(x\) represents the number of hundreds of items sold, for \(2 \le x \le 10\). (a) Find the derivative \(P'(x)\). (b) Find the value of \(x\) that maximizes the weekly profit. (c) Calculate the maximum weekly profit, in dollars.
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(a) Applying the power rule to differentiate: \(P'(x) = \frac{d}{dx}(-x^3 + 12x^2 - 21x - 10) = -3x^2 + 24x - 21\). (b) To find the critical points, set \(P'(x) = 0\): \(-3x^2 + 24x - 21 = 0 \implies -3(x^2 - 8x + 7) = 0 \implies -3(x-1)(x-7) = 0\). This gives \(x = 1\) or \(x = 7\). Since the domain is \(2 \le x \le 10\), we consider \(x = 7\). To confirm it is a local maximum, we can find the second derivative: \(P''(x) = -6x + 24\). Evaluated at \(x=7\): \(P''(7) = -6(7) + 24 = -18 < 0\), confirming a local maximum. Thus, \(x = 7\). (c) Substitute \(x = 7\) into \(P(x)\): \(P(7) = -(7)^3 + 12(7)^2 - 21(7) - 10 = -343 + 588 - 147 - 10 = 88\). Since \(P\) is in thousands of dollars, the maximum weekly profit is \(88 \times 1000 = \$88\,000\).
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(a) [2 marks] (M1) for applying the power rule to at least two terms (A1) for \(-3x^2 + 24x - 21\)
(b) [2.15 marks] (M1) for setting their derivative equal to \(0\) (A1) for finding \(x = 7\) (rejecting \(x = 1\) due to domain restrictions)
(c) [2 marks] (M1) for substituting their \(x\) value from (b) into \(P(x)\) (A1) for \(\$88\,000\) (must include correct unit/scale; accept \(88\) thousand dollars)
Paper 2 (Standard Level)
Section A consists of 5 compulsory extended-response questions. Answers must be written in the answer booklet provided.
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PastPaper.question 1 · Paper 2 (Standard Level)
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A farmer purchases a new tractor for $85,000.
(a) The tractor depreciates in value at a rate of 12% per year. (i) Find the value of the tractor after 5 years, to the nearest dollar. (ii) Find the number of completed years it takes for the tractor's value to fall below $30,000.
(b) To purchase the tractor, the farmer takes out a loan of $85,000 at a nominal annual interest rate of 6.5%, compounded monthly. The loan is to be repaid in equal monthly instalments over a period of 7 years. (i) Find the monthly payment, to the nearest cent. (ii) Find the total amount paid to repay the loan. (iii) Find the total interest paid on the loan.
(c) After 3 years of making monthly payments, the farmer decides to pay off the remaining balance of the loan in one lump sum. Find the amount of this lump sum, to the nearest dollar.
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(a) (i) Using the depreciation formula: \(V = 85000 \times (1 - 0.12)^5 = 85000 \times 0.88^5 = 44857.22\). To the nearest dollar, the value is $44,857.
(ii) We solve \(85000 \times 0.88^t < 30000 \implies 0.88^t < \frac{30000}{85000} \approx 0.35294\). Taking logarithms on both sides: \(t \ln(0.88) < \ln(0.35294) \implies t > 8.15\) years. Since we require the number of completed years, it is 9 years.
(b) (i) Using a financial calculator (TVM solver) with: \(N = 84\), \(I\% = 6.5\), \(PV = 85000\), \(FV = 0\), \(P/Y = 12\), \(C/Y = 12\). This gives \(PMT = -1260.11\). So the monthly payment is $1,260.11.
(ii) Total amount paid = \(1260.11 \times 84 = 105849.24\) USD.
(c) The lump sum is the present value of the remaining 48 payments. Using TVM solver with: \(N = 48\), \(I\% = 6.5\), \(PMT = -1260.11\), \(FV = 0\), \(P/Y = 12\), \(C/Y = 12\). This gives \(PV = 53141.61\). To the nearest dollar, the lump sum is $53,142. (If using unrounded payment of 1260.1068, \(PV = 53141.48 \approx 53141\)).
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(a) (i) (M1) for substituting into depreciation formula. (A1) for 44857.22. (A1) for nearest dollar response: $44,857. [3 marks] (ii) (M1) for setting up inequality or equation. (A1) for 8.15. (A1) for 9 years. [3 marks] (b) (i) (M1) for setting up TVM parameters. (A2) for $1,260.11. [3 marks] (ii) (M1) for multiplying payment by 84. (A1) for $105,849.24. [2 marks] (iii) (M1) for total paid minus loan principal. (A1) for $20,849.24. [2 marks] (c) (M1) for identifying 48 remaining payments. (M1) for setting up TVM to find PV. (A1) for $53,142 (accept $53,141). [3 marks]
PastPaper.question 2 · Paper 2 (Standard Level)
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A rare species of bird is introduced to a wildlife reserve. Its population \(P(t)\) after \(t\) years is modeled by the function:
(a) Find the initial population of the birds introduced to the reserve. (b) Find the population of birds after 10 years, to the nearest whole number. (c) Using your graphic display calculator, find the rate at which the bird population is growing after 5 years. (d) Find the value of \(t\) when the population reaches 800. (e) State the maximum population of birds that the reserve can support in the long term, and justify your answer mathematically. (f) A second model is proposed by a scientist, who suggests that the population grows linearly according to the formula \(L(t) = 45t + 80\). Find the range of values of \(t\) (for \(t \ge 0\)) for which the population predicted by the linear model is within 10% of the population predicted by the logistic model \(P(t)\).
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(a) Initial population is at \(t = 0\): \(P(0) = \frac{1200}{1 + 14 e^0} = \frac{1200}{15} = 80\).
(e) As \(t \to \infty\), \(e^{-0.15 t} \to 0\). Therefore, \(P(t) \to \frac{1200}{1 + 0} = 1200\). The maximum population is 1200.
(f) The linear model is within 10% of \(P(t)\) if \(P(t) \le L(t) \le 1.1 P(t)\) (since \(L(t) \ge P(t)\) for all \(t \ge 0\)). Since \(L(0) = P(0) = 80\), the lower bound is \(t = 0\). Solving \(L(t) = 1.1 P(t) \implies 45t + 80 = 1.1 \times \frac{1200}{1 + 14 e^{-0.15 t}}\) using the solver on the GDC gives \(t \approx 0.248\). Thus, the range of values is \(0 \le t \le 0.248\) (or up to 0.25 years).
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(a) (M1) for evaluating \(P(0)\). (A1) for 80. [2 marks] (b) (M1) for substituting \(t = 10\). (A1) for 291. [2 marks] (c) (M1) for setup of numerical derivative. (A2) for 20.5 (or 20.6 with other methods). [3 marks] (d) (M1) for setting equation equal to 800. (M1) for applying logs or GDC solver. (A1) for 22.2. [3 marks] (e) (R1) for stating limit as \(t \to \infty\). (A1) for 1200. [2 marks] (f) (M1) for identifying inequality \(L(t) \le 1.1 P(t)\). (M1) for setting up the equation \(45t + 80 = 1.1 P(t)\). (A1) for finding intersection at 0.248. (A1) for final range \(0 \le t \le 0.248\). [4 marks]
PastPaper.question 3 · Paper 2 (Standard Level)
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Four cell phone towers are located at points \(A(8, 10)\), \(B(1, 9)\), \(C(9, 2)\), and \(D(5, 1)\), where coordinates represent kilometers.
(a) Show that the equation of the perpendicular bisector of the line segment \(AB\) is \(7x + y = 41\). (b) The equation of the perpendicular bisector of \(AD\) is \(x + 3y = 23\). Find the coordinates of the vertex \(V_1\) of the Voronoi diagram where the cells of \(A\), \(B\), and \(D\) meet. (c) A house is located at \(H(6, 5)\). (i) Determine which tower is closest to the house by calculating the distance from \(H\) to each of the four towers. (ii) Hence, state the tower that services this house. (d) The second vertex of the Voronoi diagram, \(V_2\), where the cells of \(B\), \(C\), and \(D\) meet has coordinates \((5.78, 6.39)\). Find the area of the triangular region \(V_1 V_2 D\).
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(a) Midpoint of \(AB\): \(M_{AB} = \left(\frac{8+1}{2}, \frac{10+9}{2}\right) = (4.5, 9.5)\). Gradient of \(AB\): \(m_{AB} = \frac{9-10}{1-8} = \frac{1}{7}\). Perpendicular gradient: \(m_{\perp} = -7\). Equation of perpendicular bisector: \(y - 9.5 = -7(x - 4.5) \implies y = -7x + 31.5 + 9.5 \implies 7x + y = 41\).
(b) To find \(V_1\), solve the system of equations: \(7x + y = 41\) \(x + 3y = 23\) From the first equation, \(y = 41 - 7x\). Substituting into the second: \(x + 3(41 - 7x) = 23 \implies x + 123 - 21x = 23 \implies -20x = -100 \implies x = 5\). Then, \(y = 41 - 35 = 6\). So the coordinates of \(V_1\) are \((5, 6)\).
(ii) Tower \(D\) services this house because it is the closest (distance of 4.12 km).
(d) The coordinates of \(V_1\) are \((5, 6)\) and \(D\) are \((5, 1)\). The line segment \(V_1 D\) is a vertical segment of length \(6 - 1 = 5\). If we treat this as the base of the triangle \(V_1 V_2 D\), the height is the horizontal distance from the vertex \(V_2(5.78, 6.39)\) to the line \(x = 5\): \(h = 5.78 - 5 = 0.78\). Therefore, the Area of \(V_1 V_2 D\) is: \(\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} = \frac{1}{2} \times 5 \times 0.78 = 1.95\). (Using precise coordinates of \(V_2 = (\frac{52}{9}, \frac{57.5}{9})\), \(h = \frac{7}{9}\) and \(\text{Area} = \frac{35}{18} \approx 1.94\)). Both 1.94 and 1.95 are accepted.
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(a) (M1) for finding midpoint of \(AB\). (M1) for finding gradient of \(AB\). (M1) for taking negative reciprocal of gradient. (A1) for showing the steps leading to the given equation. [4 marks] (b) (M1) for attempting to solve the system of simultaneous equations. (A1) for \(x = 5\), (A1) for \(y = 6\). [3 marks] (c) (i) (M1) for using distance formula. (A2) for calculating any three distances correctly, (A1) for all four distances correct. [4 marks] (ii) (A1) for stating Tower \(D\). [1 mark] (d) (M1) for identifying the length of \(V_1 D\) as 5. (M1) for identifying the height as \(5.78 - 5 = 0.78\) (or using other trigonometric methods). (M1) for substituting into area of triangle formula. (A1) for 1.94 (or 1.95). [4 marks]
PastPaper.question 4 · Paper 2 (Standard Level)
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A study is conducted to investigate if there is an association between a person's preferred type of exercise and their age group. A random sample of 300 members of a sports club is surveyed, and the results are shown below:
| Age Group | Yoga | Running | Swimming | Total | |---|---|---|---|---| | Under 30 | 25 | 55 | 20 | 100 | | 30 to 50 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 120 | | Over 50 | 30 | 15 | 35 | 80 | | Total | 90 | 110 | 100 | 300 |
(a) A person is selected at random from the sample. Find the probability that: (i) the person prefers Swimming; (ii) the person is Over 50 and prefers Yoga; (iii) the person is Under 30, given that they prefer Running.
(b) A \(\chi^2\) test of independence is carried out at the 5% significance level. (i) State the null hypothesis for this test. (ii) Write down the number of degrees of freedom. (iii) Find the expected frequency of people Over 50 who prefer Running. (iv) Find the \(\chi^2\) statistic and the corresponding \(p\)-value for this test. (v) State the conclusion of the test in context, justifying your answer.
(c) Out of the 300 people surveyed, 120 are selected for a follow-up fitness program. It is found that the fitness scores of the participants are normally distributed with a mean of 68 and a standard deviation of 8.5. Find the probability that a randomly chosen participant has a score between 60 and 75.
(iv) Using the GDC \(\chi^2\) two-way test: \(\chi^2\text{ statistic} \approx 27.5\), \(p\text{-value} \approx 1.61 \times 10^{-5}\).
(v) Since the \(p\text{-value} \approx 1.61 \times 10^{-5} < 0.05\), we reject the null hypothesis. There is sufficient evidence at the 5% significance level to conclude that preferred type of exercise and age group are not independent (they are associated).
(c) Let \(X\) be the fitness score. \(X \sim N(68, 8.5^2)\). Using the GDC (normalCDF): \(P(60 \le X \le 75) \approx 0.622\).
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PastPaper.question 5 · Paper 2 (Standard Level)
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A cylindrical metal can with a closed top and bottom is designed to hold a volume of \(500\text{ cm}^3\) of juice. Let the radius of the can be \(r\text{ cm}\) and the height be \(h\text{ cm}\).
(a) Write down an expression for the volume of the can in terms of \(r\) and \(h\). (b) Show that the total surface area, \(A\text{ cm}^2\), of the can is given by \(A = 2\pi r^2 + \frac{1000}{r} \). (c) Find \(\frac{\text{d}A}{\text{d}r}\). (d) Find the value of \(r\) that minimizes the surface area of the can. (e) Find the minimum surface area of the can. (f) The cost of the metal for the top and bottom of the can is $0.04 per \(\text{cm}^2\), and the cost of the metal for the curved side of the can is $0.02 per \(\text{cm}^2\). Find the radius \(r\) that minimizes the total cost of the metal for the can.
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(a) \(V = \pi r^2 h\).
(b) Total surface area is the sum of top, bottom, and curved side: \(A = 2\pi r^2 + 2\pi r h\). From the volume equation: \(\pi r^2 h = 500 \implies h = \frac{500}{\pi r^2}\). Substitute \(h\) into surface area equation: \(A = 2\pi r^2 + 2\pi r \left(\frac{500}{\pi r^2}\right) = 2\pi r^2 + \frac{1000}{r}\).
(c) \(\frac{\text{d}A}{\text{d}r} = 4\pi r - 1000 r^{-2} = 4\pi r - \frac{1000}{r^2}\).
(d) To find the minimum surface area, set \(\frac{\text{d}A}{\text{d}r} = 0\): \(4\pi r - \frac{1000}{r^2} = 0 \implies 4\pi r^3 = 1000 \implies r^3 = \frac{250}{\pi} \approx 79.577\). \(r = \sqrt[3]{\frac{250}{\pi}} \approx 4.30\text{ cm}\).
(f) The cost function \(C(r)\) is given by: \(C = 0.04 \times (2\pi r^2) + 0.02 \times (2\pi r h)\) \(C = 0.08\pi r^2 + 0.02 \times \left(\frac{1000}{r}\right) = 0.08\pi r^2 + \frac{20}{r}\). To find the minimum cost, find \(\frac{\text{d}C}{\text{d}r}\): \(\frac{\text{d}C}{\text{d}r} = 0.16\pi r - \frac{20}{r^2}\). Setting \(\frac{\text{d}C}{\text{d}r} = 0 \implies 0.16\pi r^3 = 20 \implies r^3 = \frac{20}{0.16\pi} = \frac{125}{\pi}\). \(r = \sqrt[3]{\frac{125}{\pi}} \approx 3.41\text{ cm}\).
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(a) (A1) for \(\pi r^2 h\). [1 mark] (b) (A1) for \(2\pi r^2 + 2\pi r h\). (M1) for expressing \(h\) in terms of \(r\). (A1) for substituting and showing the given formula. [3 marks] (c) (A1) for \(4\pi r\). (M1) for differentiating the second term. (A1) for \(-1000 r^{-2}\). [3 marks] (d) (M1) for setting derivative to 0. (M1) for solving for \(r^3\). (A1) for \(r \approx 4.30\). [3 marks] (e) (M1) for substituting their \(r\) into \(A\). (A1) for 349. [2 marks] (f) (M1) for setting up the cost equation. (M1) for finding the derivative of cost function. (M1) for setting derivative to 0. (A1) for \(r \approx 3.41\). [4 marks]