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2024 Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) Practice Paper with Answers

Thinka Jun 2024 (V1) Cambridge International A Level-Style Mock — Mathematics (0580)

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Paper 2 (Extended)

Answer all questions. Use of calculators is permitted. Candidates must show clear working where required.
22 Question · 69.96000000000001 marks
Question 1 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
Simplify completely: \(\frac{2x^2 - 5x - 3}{4x^2 - 1}\)
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Worked solution

Factor the numerator: \(2x^2 - 5x - 3 = (2x + 1)(x - 3)\).
Factor the denominator using the difference of two squares: \(4x^2 - 1 = (2x - 1)(2x + 1)\).
Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the common factor \((2x + 1)\):
\(\frac{(2x+1)(x-3)}{(2x-1)(2x+1)} = \frac{x-3}{2x-1}\).

Marking scheme

M1 for factoring the numerator: \((2x + 1)(x - 3)\)
M1 for factoring the denominator: \((2x - 1)(2x + 1)\)
A1 for the final simplified fraction \(\frac{x-3}{2x-1}\) or equivalent.
Question 2 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
Make \(t\) the subject of the formula: \(w = \frac{3t + 5}{2 - t}\)
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Worked solution

Multiply both sides by \(2 - t\) to clear the fraction:
\(w(2 - t) = 3t + 5\)
Expand the left side:
\(2w - wt = 3t + 5\)
Collect terms with \(t\) on one side and other terms on the opposite side:
\(2w - 5 = 3t + wt\)
Factorize the right side to isolate \(t\):
\(2w - 5 = t(3 + w)\)
Divide by \(3 + w\) (or \(w + 3\)) to solve for \(t\):
\(t = \frac{2w - 5}{w + 3}\).

Marking scheme

M1 for multiplying to remove the fraction: \(w(2 - t) = 3t + 5\)
M1 for collecting terms containing \(t\) and factorizing: \(t(3 + w) = 2w - 5\)
A1 for \(t = \frac{2w - 5}{w + 3}\) or equivalent correct expression.
Question 3 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
A solid is made of a hemisphere of radius \(r\) cm surmounting a cylinder of radius \(r\) cm and height \(2r\) cm. The total volume of the solid is \(72\pi\) \(\text{cm}^3\). Find the value of \(r\).
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Worked solution

The volume of a hemisphere is given by \(V_{\text{hemisphere}} = \frac{2}{3}\pi r^3\).
The volume of a cylinder is given by \(V_{\text{cylinder}} = \pi r^2 h = \pi r^2 (2r) = 2\pi r^3\).
The total volume of the composite solid is the sum of these volumes:
\(V_{\text{total}} = \frac{2}{3}\pi r^3 + 2\pi r^3 = \frac{8}{3}\pi r^3\).
Set this equal to the given total volume:
\(\frac{8}{3}\pi r^3 = 72\pi\)
Divide both sides by \(\pi\):
\(\frac{8}{3}r^3 = 72\)
Multiply by \(3\) and divide by \(8\):
\(r^3 = 72 \times \frac{3}{8} = 27\)
Take the cube root of both sides:
\(r = 3\).

Marking scheme

M1 for expressing either volume correctly in terms of \(r\): \(\frac{2}{3}\pi r^3\) or \(2\pi r^3\)
M1 for setting up the total volume equation: \(\frac{8}{3}\pi r^3 = 72\pi\)
A1 for \(r = 3\)
Question 4 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
Two mathematically similar cones have volumes \(24\pi\) \(\text{cm}^3\) and \(81\pi\) \(\text{cm}^3\). The curved surface area of the smaller cone is \(36\) \(\text{cm}^2\). Calculate the curved surface area of the larger cone.
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Worked solution

The ratio of the volumes of similar solids is the cube of the scale factor \(k\) of their linear dimensions:
\(k^3 = \frac{V_1}{V_2} = \frac{24\pi}{81\pi} = \frac{24}{81} = \frac{8}{27}\).
Therefore, the linear scale factor is:
\(k = \sqrt[3]{\frac{8}{27}} = \frac{2}{3}\).
The ratio of their surface areas is the square of the linear scale factor:
\(k^2 = \left(\frac{2}{3}\right)^2 = \frac{4}{9}\).
Let \(A\) be the curved surface area of the larger cone. We set up the area ratio:
\(\frac{36}{A} = \frac{4}{9}\)
Solve for \(A\):
\(A = 36 \times \frac{9}{4} = 81\) \(\text{cm}^2\).

Marking scheme

M1 for finding the linear scale factor ratio: \(\sqrt[3]{\frac{24}{81}} = \frac{2}{3}\) (or reciprocal)
M1 for finding the area scale factor ratio: \(\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)^2 = \frac{9}{4}\) (or reciprocal)
A1 for \(81\)
Question 5 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of the line segment joining the points \(A(-3, 8)\) and \(B(5, 2)\). Give your answer in the form \(ay + bx = c\), where \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\) are integers with no common factors other than 1 and \(a > 0\).
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Worked solution

1. Find the midpoint of \(AB\):
Midpoint \(M = \left(\frac{-3 + 5}{2}, \frac{8 + 2}{2}\right) = (1, 5)\).
2. Find the gradient of line \(AB\):
\(m_{AB} = \frac{2 - 8}{5 - (-3)} = \frac{-6}{8} = -\frac{3}{4}\).
3. Find the gradient of the perpendicular line:
\(m_{\perp} = -\frac{1}{m_{AB}} = \frac{4}{3}\).
4. Write the equation of the perpendicular bisector passing through \((1, 5)\):
\(y - 5 = \frac{4}{3}(x - 1)\)
Multiply by 3:
\(3(y - 5) = 4(x - 1)\)
\(3y - 15 = 4x - 4\)
Rearrange into the form \(ay + bx = c\):
\(3y - 4x = 11\).
Here \(a=3\) (which is \(>0\)), \(b=-4\), and \(c=11\). These have no common factors.

Marking scheme

M1 for finding the midpoint \((1, 5)\) OR finding the gradient of \(AB\) as \(-\frac{3}{4}\)
M1 for finding the perpendicular gradient as \(\frac{4}{3}\) and substituting \((1, 5)\) into \(y - y_1 = m_{\perp}(x - x_1)\)
A1 for \(3y - 4x = 11\) (or any equivalent integer format with \(a > 0\) having no common factors)
Question 6 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
A line \(L_1\) passes through the points \((2, -1)\) and \((8, 2)\). A second line \(L_2\) is perpendicular to \(L_1\) and passes through the point \((4, 5)\). Find the equation of the line \(L_2\). Give your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\).
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Worked solution

Find the gradient of line \(L_1\):
\(m_1 = \frac{2 - (-1)}{8 - 2} = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2}\).
Since \(L_2\) is perpendicular to \(L_1\), its gradient is the negative reciprocal:
\(m_2 = -\frac{1}{m_1} = -2\).
Write down the equation of line \(L_2\) in the form \(y = mx + c\) using the point \((4, 5)\):
\(5 = -2(4) + c\)
\(5 = -8 + c\)
\(c = 13\).
Therefore, the equation of the line \(L_2\) is \(y = -2x + 13\).

Marking scheme

M1 for gradient of \(L_1\) as \(\frac{1}{2}\)
M1 for perpendicular gradient as \(-2\) and attempting to substitute \((4, 5)\) to find \(c\)
A1 for \(y = -2x + 13\)
Question 7 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
In triangle \(ABC\), \(AB = 7\) cm, \(BC = 12\) cm, and \(AC = 15\) cm. Calculate angle \(ABC\). Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.
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Worked solution

Apply the Cosine Rule to find angle \(ABC\) (which is opposite side \(AC\)):
\(AC^2 = AB^2 + BC^2 - 2(AB)(BC)\cos(ABC)\)
Substitute the given lengths:
\(15^2 = 7^2 + 12^2 - 2(7)(12)\cos(ABC)\)
\(225 = 49 + 144 - 168\cos(ABC)\)
\(225 = 193 - 168\cos(ABC)\)
Subtract 193 from both sides:
\(32 = -168\cos(ABC)\)
Calculate \(\cos(ABC)\):
\(\cos(ABC) = -\frac{32}{168} = -\frac{4}{21}\)
Solve for the angle:
\(ABC = \arccos\left(-\frac{4}{21}\right) \approx 100.98^\circ\).
Rounding to one decimal place gives \(101.0^\circ\).

Marking scheme

M1 for correct substitution into Cosine Rule: \(15^2 = 7^2 + 12^2 - 2(7)(12)\cos(ABC)\)
M1 for rearrangement to isolate cosine term: \(\cos(ABC) = -\frac{32}{168}\) (or \(-0.1905\))
A1 for \(101.0\) or \(101\)
Question 8 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
In a sale, the price of a television is reduced by 15%. The sale price is then reduced by a further 10% during a special weekend promotion. The final promotional price is \(\$382.50\). Calculate the original price of the television.
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Worked solution

Let \(P\) be the original price of the television.
After a 15% reduction, the price is \(0.85P\).
After a further 10% reduction, the price is \(0.85P \times 0.90 = 0.765P\).
Set up the equation with the final promotional price:
\(0.765P = 382.50\)
Solve for \(P\):
\(P = \frac{382.50}{0.765} = 500\).
The original price of the television was \(\$500\).

Marking scheme

M1 for compound multiplier \(0.85 \times 0.90 = 0.765\) or for showing step-by-step reverse percentage calculation (e.g., \(382.50 / 0.90 = 425\))
M1 for calculating \(\frac{382.50}{0.765}\) or \(\frac{425}{0.85}\)
A1 for \(500\)
Question 9 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
Rearrange the formula \(y = \frac{3x + a}{5 - 2x}\) to make \(x\) the subject.
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Worked solution

Multiply both sides by \((5 - 2x)\):
\(y(5 - 2x) = 3x + a\)

Expand the brackets:
\(5y - 2xy = 3x + a\)

Rearrange to collect all terms with \(x\) on one side and the remaining terms on the other side:
\(5y - a = 3x + 2xy\)

Factor out \(x\) on the right-hand side:
\(5y - a = x(3 + 2y)\)

Divide both sides by \((3 + 2y)\) to make \(x\) the subject:
\(x = \frac{5y - a}{3 + 2y}\) or \(x = \frac{5y - a}{2y + 3}\)

Marking scheme

M1 for correctly multiplying by the denominator to get \(y(5 - 2x) = 3x + a\)
M1 for isolating terms containing \(x\) on one side, e.g., \(3x + 2xy = 5y - a\)
A1 for the correct final expression: \(x = \frac{5y - a}{3 + 2y}\) (or equivalent)
Question 10 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
Find the equation of the line perpendicular to \(3x - 4y = 12\) that passes through the point \((6, -2)\). Give your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\).
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Worked solution

First, find the gradient of the given line \(3x - 4y = 12\):
\(4y = 3x - 12 \implies y = \frac{3}{4}x - 3\)
The gradient of this line is \(m_1 = \frac{3}{4}\).

The gradient of the perpendicular line is the negative reciprocal of \(m_1\):
\(m_2 = -\frac{1}{m_1} = -\frac{4}{3}\).

Use the point-slope formula with point \((6, -2)\):
\(y - (-2) = -\frac{4}{3}(x - 6)\)
\(y + 2 = -\frac{4}{3}x + 8\)
\(y = -\frac{4}{3}x + 6\)

Marking scheme

M1 for finding the gradient of the given line as \(\frac{3}{4}\) or stating the perpendicular gradient as \(-\frac{4}{3}\)
M1 for substituting their perpendicular gradient and the point \((6, -2)\) into a linear equation
A1 for the correct final equation \(y = -\frac{4}{3}x + 6\) (or equivalent)
Question 11 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
A solid metal sphere of radius \(3\text{ cm}\) is melted down and recast into a solid cone of height \(8\text{ cm}\). Calculate the radius of the base of the cone, giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
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Worked solution

The volume of a sphere is given by:
\(V_{\text{sphere}} = \frac{4}{3}\pi r^3 = \frac{4}{3}\pi (3)^3 = 36\pi\text{ cm}^3\)

The volume of a cone is given by:
\(V_{\text{cone}} = \frac{1}{3}\pi R^2 h = \frac{1}{3}\pi R^2 (8) = \frac{8}{3}\pi R^2\)

Since the volume remains the same:
\(\frac{8}{3}\pi R^2 = 36\pi\)
\(\frac{8}{3} R^2 = 36\)
\(R^2 = 36 \times \frac{3}{8} = 13.5\)
\(R = \sqrt{13.5} \approx 3.6742...\text{ cm}\)

Correct to 3 significant figures, \(R = 3.67\text{ cm}\).

Marking scheme

M1 for equating volume of a sphere to volume of a cone with correct formulae: \(\frac{4}{3}\pi (3)^3 = \frac{1}{3}\pi R^2 (8)\)
M1 for rearranging to find \(R^2 = 13.5\) or \(R = \sqrt{13.5}\)
A1 for the correct answer \(3.67\) (accept \(3.67\) to \(3.68\))
Question 12 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
In triangle \(ABC\), \(AB = 7.2\text{ cm}\), \(BC = 5.4\text{ cm}\), and angle \(ABC = 112^\circ\). Calculate the length of \(AC\), giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
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Worked solution

Using the Cosine Rule to find side \(AC\):
\(AC^2 = AB^2 + BC^2 - 2(AB)(BC)\cos(\angle ABC)\)
\(AC^2 = 7.2^2 + 5.4^2 - 2(7.2)(5.4)\cos(112^\circ)\)
\(AC^2 = 51.84 + 29.16 - 77.76 \times (-0.37460659)\)
\(AC^2 = 81.0 + 29.1294 = 110.1294\)
\(AC = \sqrt{110.1294} \approx 10.494\text{ cm}\)

Correct to 3 significant figures, \(AC = 10.5\text{ cm}\).

Marking scheme

M1 for correct substitution into the Cosine Rule: \(7.2^2 + 5.4^2 - 2(7.2)(5.4)\cos(112^\circ)\)
M1 for evaluating to \(AC^2 \approx 110.1...\) or \(AC = \sqrt{110.1...}\)
A1 for \(10.5\) (accept \(10.49\) to \(10.5\))
Question 13 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
After a price increase of \(15\%\), the cost of a gym membership is \(\$41.40\) per month. In a winter sale, this new price is reduced by \(10\%\). Calculate the overall percentage change from the original price to the sale price.
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Worked solution

Let the original price be \(P\).
An increase of \(15\%\) means:
\(1.15P = 41.40\)
\(P = \frac{41.40}{1.15} = 36\)
So the original price is \(\$36\).

In the sale, the new price \(\$41.40\) is reduced by \(10\%\):
\(\text{Sale Price} = 41.40 \times (1 - 0.10) = 41.40 \times 0.90 = 37.26\)

Now, calculate the percentage change from the original price (\(\$36\)) to the sale price (\(\$37.26\)):
\(\text{Percentage Change} = \frac{37.26 - 36}{36} \times 100 = \frac{1.26}{36} \times 100 = 3.5\%\)

Marking scheme

M1 for finding the original price: \(41.40 \div 1.15 = 36\)
M1 for finding the sale price: \(41.40 \times 0.90 = 37.26\)
A1 for \(3.5\%\) or \(3.5\) (accept 3.5% increase)
Question 14 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
Simplify completely \(\frac{2x^2 - 5x - 3}{4x^2 - 1}\).
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Worked solution

Factor the numerator, which is a quadratic expression:
\(2x^2 - 5x - 3 = (2x + 1)(x - 3)\)

Factor the denominator, which is a difference of two squares:
\(4x^2 - 1 = (2x - 1)(2x + 1)\)

Now substitute back into the fraction and cancel common factors:
\(\frac{(2x + 1)(x - 3)}{(2x - 1)(2x + 1)} = \frac{x - 3}{2x - 1}\)

Marking scheme

M1 for factoring numerator: \((2x + 1)(x - 3)\)
M1 for factoring denominator: \((2x - 1)(2x + 1)\)
A1 for the completely simplified fraction: \(\frac{x - 3}{2x - 1}\)
Question 15 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
The coordinates of point \(A\) are \((-2, 5)\) and the coordinates of point \(B\) are \((4, 1)\). Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of the line segment \(AB\) in the form \(y = mx + c\).
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Worked solution

First, find the midpoint of the line segment \(AB\):
\(M = \left(\frac{-2 + 4}{2}, \frac{5 + 1}{2}\right) = (1, 3)\)

Next, find the gradient of \(AB\):
\(m_{AB} = \frac{1 - 5}{4 - (-2)} = \frac{-4}{6} = -\frac{2}{3}\)

The gradient of the perpendicular bisector is the negative reciprocal of \(m_{AB}\):
\(m_{\perp} = -\frac{1}{-2/3} = \frac{3}{2} = 1.5\)

Now, use the point-slope formula with the midpoint \((1, 3)\):
\(y - 3 = 1.5(x - 1)\)
\(y - 3 = 1.5x - 1.5\)
\(y = 1.5x + 1.5\)

Marking scheme

M1 for finding the midpoint \((1, 3)\)
M1 for finding the perpendicular gradient \(\frac{3}{2}\) or \(1.5\)
A1 for the correct final equation \(y = 1.5x + 1.5\) (or \(y = \frac{3}{2}x + \frac{3}{2}\))
Question 16 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
A solid hemisphere has a volume of \(144\pi\text{ cm}^3\). Calculate the total surface area of this hemisphere, leaving your answer in terms of \(\pi\).
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Worked solution

The volume of a hemisphere is given by:
\(V = \frac{2}{3}\pi r^3\)

Equating to the given volume:
\(\frac{2}{3}\pi r^3 = 144\pi\)
\(\frac{2}{3} r^3 = 144\)
\(r^3 = 144 \times \frac{3}{2} = 216\)
\(r = \sqrt[3]{216} = 6\text{ cm}\)

The total surface area of a solid hemisphere consists of the curved surface area plus the flat circular base:
\(A_{\text{total}} = 2\pi r^2 + \pi r^2 = 3\pi r^2\)

Substituting \(r = 6\):
\(A_{\text{total}} = 3\pi (6)^2 = 3\pi (36) = 108\pi\text{ cm}^2\)

Marking scheme

M1 for finding the radius \(r = 6\) from the volume formula
M1 for using \(3\pi r^2\) for the total surface area of a solid hemisphere
A1 for the correct final answer \(108\pi\)
Question 17 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
Simplify fully \(\frac{2x^2 - 7x - 15}{x^2 - 25}\).
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Worked solution

Factorise the numerator:
\(2x^2 - 7x - 15 = 2x^2 - 10x + 3x - 15 = 2x(x-5) + 3(x-5) = (2x+3)(x-5)\).

Factorise the denominator:
\(x^2 - 25 = (x-5)(x+5)\).

Divide the numerator by the denominator to simplify:
\(\frac{(2x+3)(x-5)}{(x-5)(x+5)} = \frac{2x+3}{x+5}\).

Marking scheme

M1 for factorising the numerator: \((2x+3)(x-5)\)
M1 for factorising the denominator: \((x-5)(x+5)\)
A1 for final simplified fraction \(\frac{2x+3}{x+5}\) (or equivalent)
Question 18 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
A solid hemisphere has a total surface area of \(108\pi \text{ cm}^2\). Find the volume of this hemisphere, giving your answer in terms of \(\pi\).
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Worked solution

The total surface area of a solid hemisphere is composed of its curved surface area and its circular base:
\text{Total Surface Area} = 2\pi r^2 + \pi r^2 = 3\pi r^2\).

Setting this equal to the given area:
\(3\pi r^2 = 108\pi \implies r^2 = 36 \implies r = 6\text{ cm}\).

The volume of a hemisphere is given by:
\(V = \frac{2}{3}\pi r^3\).

Substituting \(r = 6\):
\(V = \frac{2}{3}\pi (6^3) = \frac{2}{3}\pi (216) = 144\pi\text{ cm}^3\).

Marking scheme

M1 for setting up the area equation \(3\pi r^2 = 108\pi\) and finding \(r = 6\)
M1 for substituting their \(r\) into the volume formula \(\frac{2}{3}\pi r^3\)
A1 for final answer \(144\pi\)
Question 19 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
The line \(L_1\) passes through the points \((2, 9)\) and \((8, 6)\). The line \(L_2\) is perpendicular to \(L_1\) and passes through the midpoint of the line segment joining \((2, 9)\) and \((8, 6)\). Find the equation of \(L_2\) in the form \(y = mx + c\).
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Worked solution

First, find the gradient of \(L_1\):
\(m_1 = \frac{6 - 9}{8 - 2} = \frac{-3}{6} = -0.5\).

The gradient of \(L_2\) (perpendicular to \(L_1\)) is:
\(m_2 = -\frac{1}{-0.5} = 2\).

Next, find the midpoint \(M\) of the line segment:
\(M = \left(\frac{2+8}{2}, \frac{9+6}{2}\right) = (5, 7.5)\).

Using the point-gradient form for \(L_2\):
\(y - 7.5 = 2(x - 5) \implies y = 2x - 10 + 7.5 \implies y = 2x - 2.5\).

Marking scheme

M1 for gradient of perpendicular line \(m_2 = 2\) (or for showing gradient of \(L_1 = -0.5\))
M1 for finding the midpoint \((5, 7.5)\)
A1 for equation \(y = 2x - 2.5\) (or equivalent, such as \(y = 2x - \frac{5}{2}\))
Question 20 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
In triangle \(ABC\), \(AB = 7 \text{ cm}\), \(BC = 11 \text{ cm}\) and angle \(BAC = 110^\circ\). Calculate the size of angle \(ACB\). Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.
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Worked solution

Using the Sine Rule:
\(\frac{\sin(ACB)}{AB} = \frac{\sin(BAC)}{BC}\)

Substituting the given values:
\(\frac{\sin(ACB)}{7} = \frac{\sin(110^\circ)}{11}\)

Solving for \(\sin(ACB)\):
\(\sin(ACB) = \frac{7 \sin(110^\circ)}{11} \approx 0.59798\)

Calculating the angle:
\(ACB = \sin^{-1}(0.59798) \approx 36.72^\circ\).

To 1 decimal place, the angle is \(36.7^\circ\).

Marking scheme

M1 for correct substitution into Sine Rule: \(\frac{\sin(ACB)}{7} = \frac{\sin(110^\circ)}{11}\)
M1 for rearranging to find \(\sin(ACB) \approx 0.598\)
A1 for \(36.7\) (accept answers in range \(36.7\) to \(36.8\))
Question 21 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
The price of a laptop is reduced by 15% in a sale. The sale price is then reduced by a further 10% in a clearance promotion. The final clearance price is $459. Calculate the original price of the laptop.
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Worked solution

Let the original price be \(P\).

After a 15% reduction, the price is:
\(P \times (1 - 0.15) = 0.85P\).

After a further 10% reduction, the price is:
\(0.85P \times (1 - 0.10) = 0.85P \times 0.90 = 0.765P\).

We are given the final price is $459:
\(0.765P = 459 \implies P = \frac{459}{0.765} = 600\).

Marking scheme

M1 for setting up the equation \(0.85 \times 0.90 \times P = 459\) or finding overall multiplier \(0.765\)
M1 for dividing \(459\) by their multiplier (or finding the intermediate price after first discount, \(510\))
A1 for \(600\)
Question 22 · Short Answer
3.18 marks
An investment of $2500 grows to $2924.65 after 3 years at a compound interest rate of \(r\%\) per year. Calculate the value of \(r\). Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
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Worked solution

Using the compound interest formula:
\(A = P\left(1 + \frac{r}{100}\right)^n\)

Substituting the given values:
\(2924.65 = 2500\left(1 + \frac{r}{100}\right)^3\)

Dividing both sides by 2500:
\(\left(1 + \frac{r}{100}\right)^3 = \frac{2924.65}{2500} = 1.16986\)

Taking the cube root of both sides:
\(1 + \frac{r}{100} = \sqrt[3]{1.16986} \approx 1.0537\)

Solving for \(r\):
\(\frac{r}{100} = 0.0537 \implies r = 5.37\).

Marking scheme

M1 for setting up equation \(2500(1 + r/100)^3 = 2924.65\)
M1 for taking the cube root of \(1.16986\) to get \(1.0537\)
A1 for \(5.37\) (accept answers in the range \(5.36\) to \(5.38\))

Paper 4 (Extended)

Answer all questions. Structured multi-part questions requiring detailed algebraic and geometric steps.
11 Question · 129.79999999999998 marks
Question 1 · Structured
11.8 marks
A rectangular picture of length \(x + 5\) cm and width \(2x - 3\) cm is mounted on a rectangular cardboard so that there is a border of width \(2\) cm all around the picture.

(a) Find an expression, in terms of \(x\), for the length and the width of the cardboard.
(b) Show that the area of the cardboard, \(A\) cm\(^2\), is given by \(A = 2x^2 + 19x + 9\).
(c) Given that the area of the cardboard is \(84\text{ cm}^2\), form an equation in \(x\) and solve it to find the dimensions of the picture.
(d) Express \(\frac{3}{2x - 3} - \frac{2}{x + 5}\) as a single fraction in its simplest form.
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Worked solution

(a) Since there is a border of \(2\) cm all around, we add \(2 \times 2 = 4\) cm to both the length and width of the picture.
Length of cardboard = \(x + 5 + 4 = x + 9\) cm.
Width of cardboard = \(2x - 3 + 4 = 2x + 1\) cm.

(b) Area of cardboard \(A = (x + 9)(2x + 1) = 2x^2 + x + 18x + 9 = 2x^2 + 19x + 9\) cm\(^2\).

(c) Set \(A = 84\):
\(2x^2 + 19x + 9 = 84 \Rightarrow 2x^2 + 19x - 75 = 0\).
Factorizing the quadratic equation:
\((2x + 25)(x - 3) = 0\).
This gives \(x = 3\) or \(x = -12.5\). Since length must be positive, we select \(x = 3\).
Dimensions of the picture:
Length = \(3 + 5 = 8\) cm.
Width = \(2(3) - 3 = 3\) cm.

(d) Common denominator is \((2x - 3)(x + 5)\):
\(\frac{3(x + 5) - 2(2x - 3)}{(2x - 3)(x + 5)} = \frac{3x + 15 - 4x + 6}{(2x - 3)(x + 5)} = \frac{21 - x}{(2x - 3)(x + 5)}\).

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(a) M1 for adding 4 to either dimension. A1 for \(x+9\) and \(2x+1\).
(b) M1 for expanding \((x+9)(2x+1)\) with at least 3 correct terms. A1 for fully correct simplification to the given formula.
(c) M1 for setting quadratic expression to 84. M1 for correct factorization attempt or use of quadratic formula on \(2x^2 + 19x - 75 = 0\). A1 for \(x=3\). A1 for dimensions 8 cm and 3 cm.
(d) M1 for finding a common denominator. M1 for correct expansion of numerator. A1 for final fraction \(\frac{21-x}{(2x-3)(x+5)}\).
Question 2 · Structured
11.8 marks
A cyclist travels a distance of \(36\) km at an average speed of \(x\) km/h.

(a) Write down an expression, in terms of \(x\), for the time taken in hours.
(b) The cyclist returns by a different route which is \(4\) km longer. On the return journey, the average speed is \(2\) km/h slower. Write down an expression, in terms of \(x\), for the time taken for the return journey.
(c) The return journey takes \(30\) minutes longer than the outward journey. Show that \(x^2 - 10x - 144 = 0\).
(d) Solve the equation \(x^2 - 10x - 144 = 0\) to find the speed of the cyclist on the outward journey.
(e) Find the total time taken for the entire round trip.
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Worked solution

(a) Outward time \(T_1 = \frac{36}{x}\) hours.

(b) Return distance = \(36 + 4 = 40\) km.
Return speed = \(x - 2\) km/h.
Return time \(T_2 = \frac{40}{x - 2}\) hours.

(c) Return journey is \(30\) minutes (\(0.5\) hours) longer:
\(\frac{40}{x - 2} - \frac{36}{x} = 0.5\)
Multiply both sides by \(2x(x - 2)\) to clear denominators:
\(80x - 72(x - 2) = x(x - 2)\)
\(80x - 72x + 144 = x^2 - 2x\)
\(8x + 144 = x^2 - 2x\)
\(x^2 - 10x - 144 = 0\).

(d) Factorize: \((x - 18)(x + 8) = 0\).
Since speed must be positive, \(x = 18\) km/h.

(e) Outward time = \(\frac{36}{18} = 2\) hours.
Return time = \(\frac{40}{16} = 2.5\) hours.
Total time = \(2 + 2.5 = 4.5\) hours.

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(a) B1 for \(\frac{36}{x}\).
(b) B1 for \(\frac{40}{x-2}\).
(c) M1 for setting up the equation \(\frac{40}{x-2} - \frac{36}{x} = 0.5\). M1 for multiplying by \(2x(x-2)\) or \(x(x-2)\) correctly. A1 for establishing the given quadratic equation.
(d) M1 for factorizing \((x-18)(x+8)=0\) or correct use of formula. A1 for \(x = 18\).
(e) M1 for calculating both times. A1 for \(4.5\) hours.
Question 3 · Structured
11.8 marks
A solid metallic object is formed by joining a hemisphere of radius \(r\) cm to the top of a cylinder of radius \(r\) cm and height \(h\) cm. The total volume of the object is \(576\pi\) cm\(^3\).

(a) Show that \(h = \frac{576}{r^2} - \frac{2}{3}r\).
(b) Given that the height of the cylinder is \(h = 12\) cm:
(i) Show that \(2r^3 + 36r^2 - 1728 = 0\).
(ii) Verify that \(r = 6\) is a solution to this equation.
(c) For \(r = 6\) and \(h = 12\), calculate the total surface area of the object, leaving your answer in terms of \(\pi\).
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Worked solution

(a) Total volume \(V = V_{\text{hemisphere}} + V_{\text{cylinder}} = \frac{2}{3}\pi r^3 + \pi r^2 h = 576\pi\).
Divide by \(\pi\):
\(\frac{2}{3}r^3 + r^2 h = 576 \Rightarrow r^2 h = 576 - \frac{2}{3}r^3\).
Divide by \(r^2\):
\(h = \frac{576}{r^2} - \frac{2}{3}r\).

(b) (i) Substitute \(h = 12\):
\(12 = \frac{576}{r^2} - \frac{2}{3}r\).
Multiply by \(3r^2\):
\(36r^2 = 1728 - 2r^3 \Rightarrow 2r^3 + 36r^2 - 1728 = 0\).
(ii) Substitute \(r = 6\):
\(2(6^3) + 36(6^2) - 1728 = 2(216) + 36(36) - 1728 = 432 + 1296 - 1728 = 1728 - 1728 = 0\). This is verified.

(c) Total surface area of the composite solid includes the curved surface of the hemisphere, the curved surface of the cylinder, and the bottom circular base of the cylinder:
\(A = 2\pi r^2 + 2\pi r h + \pi r^2 = 3\pi r^2 + 2\pi r h\).
For \(r = 6\) and \(h = 12\):
\(A = 3\pi(6^2) + 2\pi(6)(12) = 3\pi(36) + 144\pi = 108\pi + 144\pi = 252\pi\) cm\(^2\).

Marking scheme

(a) M1 for correct formula of total volume. M1 for dividing by \(\pi\) and attempting to isolate \(h\). A1 for correct algebraic steps showing \(h = \frac{576}{r^2} - \frac{2}{3}r\).
(b)(i) M1 for substituting \(h=12\) and multiplying by \(3r^2\). A1 for correct equation. (ii) B1 for showing numerical verification yielding 0.
(c) M1 for sum of three parts of the surface area: \(2\pi r^2 + 2\pi r h + \pi r^2\) (or \(3\pi r^2 + 2\pi r h\)). M1 for substituting \(r=6\) and \(h=12\). A1 for \(252\pi\).
Question 4 · Structured
11.8 marks
A cone has a base radius of \(r\) cm and a slant height of \(l\) cm. The curved surface area of this cone is \(135\pi\) cm\(^2\).

(a) Given that \(l = 15\) cm, find the radius \(r\) and show that the vertical height of the cone is \(12\) cm.
(b) This cone is filled completely with water. The water is then poured into a hollow sphere of radius \(R = 8\) cm. Calculate:
(i) the volume of water in the cone, in terms of \(\pi\).
(ii) the percentage of the volume of the sphere that is filled with water.
(c) A second cone is geometrically similar to the first cone. Its total surface area (including the base) is \(1.44\) times the total surface area of the first cone. Find the volume of this second cone, in terms of \(\pi\).
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(a) Curved surface area \(= \pi r l = 135\pi\).
With \(l = 15\):
\(\pi r (15) = 135\pi \Rightarrow 15r = 135 \Rightarrow r = 9\) cm.
Using Pythagoras' theorem, vertical height \(h = \sqrt{l^2 - r^2} = \sqrt{15^2 - 9^2} = \sqrt{225 - 81} = \sqrt{144} = 12\) cm.

(b) (i) Volume of water in the cone:
\(V_{\text{cone}} = \frac{1}{3}\pi r^2 h = \frac{1}{3}\pi (9^2)(12) = 4\pi \times 81 = 324\pi\) cm\(^3\).
(ii) Volume of the sphere:
\(V_{\text{sphere}} = \frac{4}{3}\pi R^3 = \frac{4}{3}\pi (8^3) = \frac{2048}{3}\pi \approx 682.67\pi\) cm\(^3\).
Percentage filled = \(\frac{V_{\text{cone}}}{V_{\text{sphere}}} \times 100\% = \frac{324\pi}{\frac{2048}{3}\pi} \times 100\% = \frac{972}{2048} \times 100\% \approx 47.46\%\), which is \(47.5\%\) (to 3 s.f.).

(c) The second cone is similar to the first.
Area scale factor \(k^2 = 1.44\).
Linear scale factor \(k = \sqrt{1.44} = 1.2\).
Volume scale factor \(k^3 = 1.2^3 = 1.728\).
Volume of second cone = \(324\pi \times 1.728 = 559.872\pi\) cm\(^3\).

Marking scheme

(a) M1 for \(\pi r (15) = 135\pi\). A1 for \(r = 9\). M1 for \(h = \sqrt{15^2 - 9^2}\) showing height is 12.
(b)(i) M1 for \(\frac{1}{3}\pi r^2 h\) formula. A1 for \(324\pi\).
(b)(ii) M1 for \(\frac{4}{3}\pi R^3\) formula. M1 for dividing volume of cone by volume of sphere. A1 for \(47.5\%\) (accept \(47.46\%\)).
(c) M1 for finding linear scale factor \(k = 1.2\). M1 for volume scale factor \(k^3 = 1.728\). A1 for \(559.872\pi\) (or \(560\pi\)).
Question 5 · Structured
11.8 marks
The line \(L_1\) passes through the points \(A(-2, 5)\) and \(B(6, 1)\).

(a) Find the equation of the line \(L_1\), giving your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\).
(b) The line \(L_2\) is perpendicular to \(L_1\) and passes through the midpoint of \(AB\).
(i) Find the coordinates of the midpoint of \(AB\).
(ii) Show that the equation of \(L_2\) is \(2x - y - 1 = 0\).
(c) The line \(L_2\) crosses the \(x\)-axis at point \(C\) and the \(y\)-axis at point \(D\). Find the coordinates of \(C\) and \(D\).
(d) Calculate the area of triangle \(OCD\), where \(O\) is the origin.
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(a) Gradient of \(L_1\):
\(m_1 = \frac{1 - 5}{6 - (-2)} = \frac{-4}{8} = -0.5\).
Using point \(B(6, 1)\):
\(y - 1 = -0.5(x - 6) \Rightarrow y = -0.5x + 3 + 1 \Rightarrow y = -0.5x + 4\).

(b) (i) Midpoint of \(AB = \left(\frac{-2 + 6}{2}, \frac{5 + 1}{2}\right) = (2, 3)\).
(ii) The gradient of the perpendicular line \(L_2\):
\(m_2 = -\frac{1}{m_1} = -\frac{1}{-0.5} = 2\).
Using the midpoint \((2, 3)\):
\(y - 3 = 2(x - 2) \Rightarrow y - 3 = 2x - 4 \Rightarrow 2x - y - 1 = 0\).

(c) For point \(C\) (on \(x\)-axis, \(y=0\)):
\(2x - 0 - 1 = 0 \Rightarrow 2x = 1 \Rightarrow x = 0.5\). So \(C(0.5, 0)\).
For point \(D\) (on \(y\)-axis, \(x=0\)):
\(2(0) - y - 1 = 0 \Rightarrow y = -1\). So \(D(0, -1)\).

(d) Triangle \(OCD\) is right-angled at \(O\), with base \(OC = 0.5\) units and height \(OD = 1\) unit.
Area \(= \frac{1}{2} \times 0.5 \times 1 = 0.25\) square units.

Marking scheme

(a) M1 for finding gradient of \(L_1\). A1 for \(y = -0.5x + 4\).
(b)(i) B1 for midpoint \((2, 3)\).
(b)(ii) M1 for finding perpendicular gradient \(2\). M1 for substituting gradient and midpoint into line equation. A1 for establishing \(2x - y - 1 = 0\).
(c) B1 for \(C(0.5, 0)\). B1 for \(D(0, -1)\).
(d) M1 for \(\frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}\). A1 for \(0.25\).
Question 6 · Structured
11.8 marks
The line \(M_1\) has the equation \(3x + 4y = 24\).

(a) Find the gradient of \(M_1\).
(b) The line \(M_2\) is perpendicular to \(M_1\) and passes through the point \(P(7, 7)\). Find the equation of \(M_2\) in the form \(y = mx + c\).
(c) The two lines \(M_1\) and \(M_2\) intersect at the point \(Q\).
(i) Solve the simultaneous equations to find the coordinates of \(Q\).
(ii) Calculate the distance \(PQ\).
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Worked solution

(a) Rearranging \(3x + 4y = 24\):
\(4y = -3x + 24 \Rightarrow y = -0.75x + 6\).
Gradient of \(M_1 = -0.75\).

(b) Gradient of perpendicular line \(M_2\) is \(-\frac{1}{-0.75} = \frac{4}{3}\).
Using point \(P(7, 7)\):
\(y - 7 = \frac{4}{3}(x - 7) \Rightarrow y = \frac{4}{3}x - \frac{28}{3} + 7 \Rightarrow y = \frac{4}{3}x - \frac{7}{3}\).

(c) (i) We solve:
1) \(3x + 4y = 24\)
2) \(4x - 3y = 7\) (from \(3y = 4x - 7\))
Multiply (1) by 3 and (2) by 4:
\(9x + 12y = 72\)
\(16x - 12y = 28\)
Add both equations:
\(25x = 100 \Rightarrow x = 4\).
Substitute \(x = 4\) into (1):
\(3(4) + 4y = 24 \Rightarrow 12 + 4y = 24 \Rightarrow y = 3\).
So, \(Q(4, 3)\).

(ii) Distance \(PQ = \sqrt{(7-4)^2 + (7-3)^2} = \sqrt{3^2 + 4^2} = \sqrt{25} = 5\).

Marking scheme

(a) B1 for gradient \(-0.75\) (or \(-\frac{3}{4}\)).
(b) M1 for finding perpendicular gradient \(\frac{4}{3}\). M1 for substituting \(P(7, 7)\). A1 for \(y = \frac{4}{3}x - \frac{7}{3}\).
(c)(i) M1 for method of solving simultaneous equations. A1 for \(x=4\), A1 for \(y=3\) (coordinates \((4,3)\)).
(c)(ii) M1 for using distance formula \(\sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2 + (y_2-y_1)^2}\). A1 for \(5\).
Question 7 · Structured
11.8 marks
A field \(ABCD\) is in the shape of a quadrilateral. \(AB = 120\) m, \(BC = 85\) m, and angle \(ABC = 72^\circ\).

(a) Calculate the length of the diagonal \(AC\).
(b) The length of \(AD = 140\) m and angle \(ADC = 48^\circ\). Angle \(ACD\) is acute. Calculate:
(i) angle \(ACD\).
(ii) the area of the triangle \(ACD\).
(c) A flagpole stands vertically at \(B\). The angle of elevation of the top of the flagpole from \(A\) is \(8^\circ\). Calculate the height of the flagpole.
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Worked solution

(a) Using the Cosine Rule in \(\triangle ABC\):
\(AC^2 = AB^2 + BC^2 - 2 \cdot AB \cdot BC \cdot \cos(72^\circ)\)
\(AC^2 = 120^2 + 85^2 - 2(120)(85)\cos(72^\circ) = 14400 + 7225 - 20400(0.309017) = 21625 - 6303.95 = 15321.05\)
\(AC = \sqrt{15321.05} \approx 123.78\) m, which is \(123.8\) m (to 1 d.p.).

(b) (i) Using the Sine Rule in \(\triangle ACD\):
\(\frac{\sin(ACD)}{AD} = \frac{\sin(ADC)}{AC} \Rightarrow \frac{\sin(ACD)}{140} = \frac{\sin(48^\circ)}{123.78}\)
\(\sin(ACD) = \frac{140 \times \sin(48^\circ)}{123.78} \approx \frac{140 \times 0.743145}{123.78} \approx 0.84052\)
Since angle \(ACD\) is acute:
\(ACD = \arcsin(0.84052) \approx 57.19^\circ\), which is \(57.2^\circ\) (to 1 d.p.).

(ii) Angle \(CAD = 180^\circ - 48^\circ - 57.19^\circ = 74.81^\circ\).
Area of \(\triangle ACD = \frac{1}{2} \cdot AD \cdot AC \cdot \sin(CAD) = \frac{1}{2} (140)(123.78)\sin(74.81^\circ) \approx 8664.6 \times 0.96507 \approx 8362\) m\(^2\), which is \(8360\) m\(^2\) (to 3 s.f.).

(c) In right-angled \(\triangle AB\text{(top)}\):
\(\tan(8^\circ) = \frac{\text{height}}{AB} = \frac{\text{height}}{120}\)
\(\text{height} = 120 \times \tan(8^\circ) \approx 120 \times 0.14054 \approx 16.86\) m, which is \(16.9\) m (to 3 s.f.).

Marking scheme

(a) M1 for correct Cosine Rule formula setup. A1 for \(AC^2 = 15321\). A1 for \(123.8\) m (or \(124\)).
(b)(i) M1 for correct Sine Rule setup. A1 for \(\sin(ACD) = 0.841\). A1 for \(57.2^\circ\).
(b)(ii) M1 for finding angle \(CAD = 74.8^\circ\). M1 for correct area of triangle formula setup. A1 for \(8360\) m\(^2\).
(c) M1 for \(120 \tan(8^\circ)\). A1 for \(16.9\) m.
Question 8 · Structured
11.8 marks
An electronics store imports and sells smartphones.

(a) The store bought a batch of smartphones for \(\$24,000\). They sold \(60\%\) of the phones at a profit of \(35\%\), and the remaining \(40\%\) of the phones at a discount of \(10\%\) on the cost price. Calculate the total percentage profit the store made on the entire batch.
(b) The selling price of a premium smartphone in the store is \(\$882\), which includes a \(5\%\) local sales tax and a \(20\%\) markup on the price the store paid for it. Calculate the original price the store paid for this smartphone.
(c) The store's annual revenue increased by \(8\%\) in 2021, and then decreased by \(5\%\) in 2022.
(i) Express the revenue in 2022 as a percentage of the revenue in 2020.
(ii) If the revenue in 2022 was \(\$385,020\), calculate the revenue in 2020.
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(a) Overall profit percentage:
\(60\% \text{ of phones sold at } +35\%\)
\(40\% \text{ of phones sold at } -10\%\)
Overall change = \(0.60(35\%) + 0.40(-10\%) = 21\% - 4\% = 17\%\).

(b) Let \(P\) be the original price.
Markup of \(20\%\) makes the price \(1.20P\).
Local sales tax of \(5\%\) makes the final selling price \(1.05 \times 1.20P = 1.26P\).
\(1.26P = 882 \Rightarrow P = \frac{882}{1.26} = 700\).
Original price paid = \(\$700\).

(c) (i) Let the 2020 revenue be \(R\).
2021 revenue = \(1.08R\).
2022 revenue = \(0.95 \times 1.08R = 1.026R\).
This represents \(102.6\%\) of the 2020 revenue.

(ii) Given \(1.026R = 385020\):
\(R = \frac{385020}{1.026} = 375000\).
Revenue in 2020 was \(\$375,000\).

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(a) M1 for \(0.6 \times 35\) or \(1.35 \times 14400\). M1 for \(0.4 \times (-10)\) or \(0.90 \times 9600\). A1 for \(17\%\).
(b) M1 for establishing \(1.20 \times 1.05\) or multiplier \(1.26\). M1 for setting up \(1.26P = 882\). A1 for \(\$700\).
(c)(i) M1 for multiplying multipliers \(1.08 \times 0.95\). A1 for \(102.6\%\).
(c)(ii) M1 for dividing \(385020\) by their multiplier. A1 for \(\$375,000\).
Question 9 · Structured
11.8 marks
A solid metal sphere of radius \(3\text{ cm}\) is melted down and recast to form a hollow cylinder of height \(8\text{ cm}\). The outer radius of the cylinder is \(R\text{ cm}\) and the inner radius is \(2\text{ cm}\). (a) Show that the volume of the metal sphere is \(36\pi\text{ cm}^3\). [2] (b) Calculate the value of \(R\), giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures. [4] (c) The cylinder is then painted on all its exposed surfaces (top and bottom rings, inner curved surface, and outer curved surface). Calculate the total surface area that is painted, in terms of \(\pi\) or correct to 3 significant figures. [5.8]
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(a) The volume of a sphere is given by \(V = \frac{4}{3}\pi r^3\). Substituting \(r = 3\text{ cm}\): \(V = \frac{4}{3}\pi (3)^3 = \frac{4}{3}\pi (27) = 36\pi\text{ cm}^3\). (b) The volume of the hollow cylinder is given by \(V = \pi(R^2 - r_{\text{inner}}^2)h\). Given \(r_{\text{inner}} = 2\text{ cm}\), \(h = 8\text{ cm}\), and volume = \(36\pi\text{ cm}^3\): \(\pi(R^2 - 2^2) \times 8 = 36\pi\) which simplifies to \(8(R^2 - 4) = 36\). This gives \(R^2 - 4 = 4.5\), so \(R^2 = 8.5\), which yields \(R = \sqrt{8.5} \approx 2.9154... \approx 2.92\text{ cm}\) (to 3 s.f.). (c) The total exposed surface area of the hollow cylinder is the sum of: - Outer curved surface area: \(2\pi Rh = 2\pi(\sqrt{8.5})(8) = 16\pi\sqrt{8.5} \approx 146.55\text{ cm}^2\); - Inner curved surface area: \(2\pi rh = 2\pi(2)(8) = 32\pi \approx 100.53\text{ cm}^2\); - Two circular rings (top and bottom): \(2 \times \pi(R^2 - r^2) = 2 \times \pi(8.5 - 4) = 9\pi \approx 28.27\text{ cm}^2\). Total surface area = \(16\pi\sqrt{8.5} + 32\pi + 9\pi = (41 + 16\sqrt{8.5})\pi \approx 275.35\text{ cm}^2\). To 3 significant figures, this is \(275\text{ cm}^2\).

Marking scheme

Part (a): M1: For substituting \(r=3\) into the volume of a sphere formula: \(\frac{4}{3}\pi \times 3^3\). A1: For simplifying correctly to show \(36\pi\). Part (b): M1: For writing a correct expression for the volume of the hollow cylinder: \(\pi(R^2 - 2^2) \times 8\). M1: For setting the volume expression equal to \(36\pi\) and simplifying: \(8(R^2 - 4) = 36\). M1: For solving to find \(R^2 = 8.5\) or \(R = \sqrt{8.5}\). A1: For \(2.92\) (accept \(2.915\) to \(2.92\)). Part (c): M1: For calculating the outer curved surface area: \(2 \times \pi \times \sqrt{8.5} \times 8\) (or using their \(R\)). M1: For calculating the inner curved surface area: \(2 \times \pi \times 2 \times 8 = 32\pi\). M1: For calculating the area of the two rings: \(2 \times \pi(R^2 - 4) = 9\pi\). M1: For summing their three surface areas. A1.8: For \(275\) (accept \(275\) to \(275.4\), or in terms of \(\pi\) as \((41 + 16\sqrt{8.5})\pi\)).
Question 10 · Structured
11.8 marks
A triangular plot of land \(ABC\) has sides \(AB = 75\text{ m}\), \(BC = 110\text{ m}\) and angle \(ABC = 58^\circ\). (a) Calculate the distance \(AC\), correct to 1 decimal place. [4] (b) Calculate the area of the plot \(ABC\), correct to the nearest square metre. [3] (c) A flagpole stands vertically at \(A\). From point \(B\), the angle of elevation of the top of the flagpole, \(T\), is \(18^\circ\). Calculate the angle of elevation of \(T\) from point \(C\), correct to 1 decimal place. [4.8]
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(a) Using the cosine rule in triangle \(ABC\): \(AC^2 = AB^2 + BC^2 - 2 \cdot AB \cdot BC \cdot \cos(ABC)\). Substituting the given values: \(AC^2 = 75^2 + 110^2 - 2 \cdot 75 \cdot 110 \cdot \cos(58^\circ) = 5625 + 12100 - 16500 \cdot \cos(58^\circ) \approx 17725 - 8743.67 = 8981.33\). Thus, \(AC = \sqrt{8981.33} \approx 94.77\text{ m}\). Correct to 1 decimal place, \(AC = 94.8\text{ m}\). (b) Using the area formula: \(\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \cdot AB \cdot BC \cdot \sin(ABC) = \frac{1}{2} \cdot 75 \cdot 110 \cdot \sin(58^\circ) = 4125 \cdot \sin(58^\circ) \approx 3498.2\text{ m}^2\). To the nearest square metre, the area is \(3498\text{ m}^2\). (c) Let the height of the flagpole be \(h = AT\). Since \(T\) is vertically above \(A\), triangle \(TAB\) is right-angled at \(A\). \(\tan(18^\circ) = \frac{AT}{AB} = \frac{h}{75} \implies h = 75 \tan(18^\circ) \approx 24.369\text{ m}\). For the angle of elevation from \(C\), triangle \(TAC\) is right-angled at \(A\). Let the angle of elevation be \(\theta\). \(\tan(\theta) = \frac{AT}{AC} = \frac{24.369}{94.77} \approx 0.25714 \implies \theta = \arctan(0.25714) \approx 14.42^\circ\). Correct to 1 decimal place, the angle of elevation is \(14.4^\circ\).

Marking scheme

Part (a): M1: For correct substitution into cosine rule: \(75^2 + 110^2 - 2(75)(110)\cos(58^\circ)\). A1: For correct calculation of \(17725 - 8743.67\) or \(8981.33\). M1: For taking the square root of their positive value. A1: For \(94.8\) (accept \(94.75\) to \(94.85\)). Part (b): M1: For correct formula \(\frac{1}{2} a b \sin(C)\) with correct values: \(\frac{1}{2} \times 75 \times 110 \times \sin(58^\circ)\). M1: For evaluation of the area to \(\approx 3498.2\). A1: For \(3498\). Part (c): M1: For using \(\tan(18^\circ) = \frac{h}{75}\) to find the height \(h\). A1: For \(h \approx 24.4\) or better. M1: For using \(\tan(\theta) = \frac{h}{\text{their } AC}\). M1: For evaluating \(\arctan\left(\frac{24.369}{94.77}\right)\). A0.8: For \(14.4\) (accept \(14.3\) to \(14.5\)).
Question 11 · Structured
11.8 marks
The points \(A\) and \(B\) have coordinates \((-2, 5)\) and \((6, 11)\) respectively. (a) Find the gradient of the line \(AB\). [2] (b) Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of the line segment \(AB\), giving your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\). [5] (c) The perpendicular bisector of \(AB\) crosses the \(x\)-axis at the point \(P\) and the \(y\)-axis at the point \(Q\). Calculate the distance \(PQ\). [4.8]
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(a) The gradient of \(AB\) is \(m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{11 - 5}{6 - (-2)} = \frac{6}{8} = 0.75\) (or \(\frac{3}{4}\)). (b) The perpendicular bisector passes through the midpoint of \(AB\). Midpoint \(M = \left(\frac{-2 + 6}{2}, \frac{5 + 11}{2}\right) = (2, 8)\). The gradient of the perpendicular bisector, \(m_{\perp}\), is \(m_{\perp} = -\frac{1}{0.75} = -\frac{4}{3}\). The equation of the line is given by \(y - 8 = -\frac{4}{3}(x - 2)\). Simplifying: \(y - 8 = -\frac{4}{3}x + \frac{8}{3} \implies y = -\frac{4}{3}x + \frac{32}{3}\) (or \(y = -1.33x + 10.7\)). (c) Point \(P\) lies on the \(x\)-axis, so setting \(y = 0\): \(0 = -\frac{4}{3}x + \frac{32}{3} \implies \frac{4}{3}x = \frac{32}{3} \implies x = 8\). Thus, \(P = (8, 0)\). Point \(Q\) lies on the \(y\)-axis, so setting \(x = 0\): \(y = \frac{32}{3}\). Thus, \(Q = \left(0, \frac{32}{3}\right)\). The distance \(PQ\) is \(PQ = \sqrt{(8 - 0)^2 + \left(0 - \frac{32}{3}\right)^2} = \sqrt{64 + \frac{1024}{9}} = \sqrt{\frac{576 + 1024}{9}} = \sqrt{\frac{1600}{9}} = \frac{40}{3} \approx 13.3\) (or \(13\frac{1}{3}\)).

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Part (a): M1: For \(\frac{11 - 5}{6 - (-2)}\). A1: For \(0.75\) (or \(\frac{3}{4}\)). Part (b): M1: For midpoint of \(AB\) calculated as \((2, 8)\). M1: For finding the perpendicular gradient: \(m_{\perp} = -\frac{1}{\text{their gradient}}\). M1: For substituting their midpoint and their perpendicular gradient into \(y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)\) or \(y = mx + c\). M1: For solving to find \(c\). A1: For \(y = -\frac{4}{3}x + \frac{32}{3}\) (or equivalent with decimals rounded to 3 s.f.: \(y = -1.33x + 10.7\)). Part (c): M1: For setting \(y = 0\) to find the coordinates of \(P\). M1: For setting \(x = 0\) to find the coordinates of \(Q\). M1: For applying Pythagoras' theorem to find the distance between their \(P\) and \(Q\). A1.8: For \(\frac{40}{3}\) or \(13.3\) (accept \(13.3\) or \(13.33...\)).

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