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Paper 2 (Extended) - Short and Structured Questions
Answer all questions. Electronic calculators should be used where appropriate. Full working must be shown.
21 Question · 61 marks
Question 1 · Short Answer
3 marks
Simplify completely.
\[\frac{2x^2 - 5x - 12}{3x^2 - 14x + 8}\]
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M1 for expressing both sides in terms of base 2 (or a common base), e.g. \(2^{4(3x-1)}\) and \(2^{3(2x+5)}\) M1 for equating indices and linear expansion: \(12x - 4 = 6x + 15\) oe A1 for \(x = \frac{19}{6}\) or \(3\frac{1}{6}\) or \(3.17\) or \(3.166\ldots\)
Question 3 · Short Answer
2 marks
A rectangular plot has a length of \(84\text{ m}\), correct to the nearest metre, and a width of \(55\text{ m}\), correct to the nearest metre.
Calculate the upper bound for the perimeter of the plot.
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M1 for correct substitution into cosine rule: \(7.4^2 + 9.6^2 - 2(7.4)(9.6)\cos(62)\) A1 for \(80.2\) or \(80.21\) to \(80.22\) A1 for \(8.96\) or \(8.956\ldots\)
Question 6 · Short Answer
3 marks
Simplify fully. $$\frac{2x^2 - x - 15}{4x^2 - 25}$$
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1. Factorise the numerator quadratic: $$2x^2 - x - 15 = (2x + 5)(x - 3)$$
2. Factorise the denominator as a difference of two squares: $$4x^2 - 25 = (2x - 5)(2x + 5)$$
3. Cancel the common factor of \((2x + 5)\): $$\frac{(2x + 5)(x - 3)}{(2x - 5)(2x + 5)} = \frac{x - 3}{2x - 5}$$
Marking scheme
M1 for \((2x + 5)(x - 3)\) M1 for \((2x - 5)(2x + 5)\) A1 for \(\dfrac{x - 3}{2x - 5}\) or \(\dfrac{-x + 3}{5 - 2x}\) final answer
Question 7 · Short Answer
2 marks
A rectangular field has a length of \(84\text{ m}\), correct to the nearest metre, and a width of \(55\text{ m}\), correct to the nearest metre.
Calculate the upper bound for the perimeter of the field.
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1. Find the upper bounds for the dimensions: $$\text{Upper bound of length} = 84 + 0.5 = 84.5\text{ m}$$ $$\text{Upper bound of width} = 55 + 0.5 = 55.5\text{ m}$$
2. Calculate the upper bound of the perimeter: $$\text{Perimeter} = 2 \times (84.5 + 55.5) = 2 \times 140 = 280\text{ m}$$
Marking scheme
B1 for length upper bound \(84.5\) or width upper bound \(55.5\) seen B1 for \(280\) cao
Question 8 · Short Answer
2 marks
Find the value of \(p\) when \(32^p = 8^{p+2}\).
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Worked solution
1. Express both sides as powers of base 2: $$32 = 2^5 \implies 32^p = 2^{5p}$$ $$8 = 2^3 \implies 8^{p+2} = (2^3)^{p+2} = 2^{3(p+2)} = 2^{3p+6}$$
Correct to 3 significant figures, \(AC = 9.20\text{ cm}\).
Marking scheme
M1 for implicit cosine rule statement: \(AC^2 = 7.4^2 + 9.6^2 - 2(7.4)(9.6)\cos(64)\) oe A1 for \(84.6\) or \(84.63\) to \(84.64\) A1 for \(9.20\) or \(9.199\) to \(9.200\)
Question 10 · Short Answer
3 marks
Find the equation of the line perpendicular to the line \(y = 3x - 5\) that passes through the point \((6, 2)\).
Give your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\).
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Worked solution
1. The gradient of the given line is \(3\). 2. The gradient of the perpendicular line is the negative reciprocal: $$m = -\frac{1}{3}$$
3. Use the point-slope formula with \((x_1, y_1) = (6, 2)\): $$y - 2 = -\frac{1}{3}(x - 6)$$ $$y - 2 = -\frac{1}{3}x + 2$$ $$y = -\frac{1}{3}x + 4$$
Marking scheme
M1 for gradient \(m = -\frac{1}{3}\) soi M1 for substituting \((6, 2)\) into \(y = (\text{their } m)x + c\) oe A1 for \(y = -\frac{1}{3}x + 4\) or \(y = -0.333x + 4\) oe
Question 11 · Short Answer
3 marks
Simplify \(\dfrac{2x^2 - 5x - 3}{4x^2 - 1}\).
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Worked solution
Factorise the numerator: \(2x^2 - 5x - 3 = (2x + 1)(x - 3)\). Factorise the denominator using difference of two squares: \(4x^2 - 1 = (2x - 1)(2x + 1)\). Simplify by cancelling the common factor \((2x + 1)\): \(\dfrac{(2x + 1)(x - 3)}{(2x - 1)(2x + 1)} = \dfrac{x - 3}{2x - 1}\).
Marking scheme
M1 for \((2x + 1)(x - 3)\) seen. M1 for \((2x - 1)(2x + 1)\) seen. A1 for \(\dfrac{x - 3}{2x - 1}\) cao.
Question 12 · Short Answer
2 marks
The mass, \(m\), of a solid metal sphere is \(650\text{ g}\), correct to the nearest \(10\text{ g}\). The volume, \(V\), of the sphere is \(80\text{ cm}^3\), correct to the nearest \(2\text{ cm}^3\). Calculate the upper bound of the density of the sphere.
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Worked solution
Upper bound of mass = \(650 + 5 = 655\text{ g}\). Lower bound of volume = \(80 - 1 = 79\text{ cm}^3\). Upper bound of density = \(\dfrac{\text{Upper bound of mass}}{\text{Lower bound of volume}} = \dfrac{655}{79} \approx 8.291139...\text{ g/cm}^3\).
Marking scheme
M1 for \(655\) seen or \(79\) seen, or \(\dfrac{\text{UB of mass}}{\text{LB of volume}}\) with one correct bound. A1 for \(8.29\) or \(8.291\text{ to }8.29114\) or \(\dfrac{655}{79}\) or \(8\dfrac{23}{79}\).
Question 13 · Multi-step Reasoning
3 marks
A solid metal cone has base radius \(r\text{ cm}\) and slant height \(3r\text{ cm}\). A solid hemisphere has radius \(R\text{ cm}\). The total surface area of the cone is equal to the total surface area of the hemisphere.
Find an expression for \(R\) in terms of \(r\). Give your answer in the form \(k r\), where \(k\) is an exact simplified surd or fraction.
[The curved surface area, \(A\), of a cone with radius \(r\) and slant height \(l\) is \(A = \pi r l\).] [The curved surface area, \(A\), of a sphere with radius \(r\) is \(A = 4\pi r^2\).]
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1. Find the total surface area of the solid cone: \[\text{Total Surface Area}_{\text{cone}} = \pi r^2 + \pi r l = \pi r^2 + \pi r (3r) = 4\pi r^2\]
2. Find the total surface area of the solid hemisphere (curved surface plus circular base): \[\text{Total Surface Area}_{\text{hemisphere}} = 2\pi R^2 + \pi R^2 = 3\pi R^2\]
3. Equate the two surface areas and solve for \(R\): \[3\pi R^2 = 4\pi r^2\] \[3R^2 = 4r^2\] \[R^2 = \frac{4}{3}r^2\] \[R = \sqrt{\frac{4}{3}}r = \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}r = \frac{2\sqrt{3}}{3}r\]
Marking scheme
M1 for total surface area of cone: \(\pi r^2 + \pi r(3r) [= 4\pi r^2]\) M1 for total surface area of hemisphere: \(2\pi R^2 + \pi R^2 [= 3\pi R^2]\) A1 for \(R = \frac{2\sqrt{3}}{3}r\) oe (e.g. \(\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}r\) or \(\sqrt{\frac{4}{3}}r\))
Question 14 · Multi-step Reasoning
4 marks
In triangle \(PQR\), \(PQ = 8\text{ cm}\), \(QR = 11\text{ cm}\) and the area of triangle \(PQR\) is \(35.2\text{ cm}^2\). Angle \(PQR\) is obtuse.
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1. Use the area formula for a triangle to find \(\sin(\angle PQR)\): \[\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} a b \sin(\angle PQR)\] \[35.2 = \frac{1}{2} \times 8 \times 11 \times \sin(\angle PQR) = 44 \sin(\angle PQR)\] \[\sin(\angle PQR) = \frac{35.2}{44} = 0.8\]
M1 for \(\frac{1}{2} \times 8 \times 11 \times \sin(\angle PQR) = 35.2\) oe B1 for \(\angle PQR = 126.87^\circ\) or \(126.9^\circ\) or \(126.8699...^\circ\) M1 for correct use of cosine rule: \(8^2 + 11^2 - 2(8)(11)\cos(\text{their obtuse angle})\) A1 for \(17.0\) or \(17.04\) to \(17.05\) nfww
Question 15 · Multi-step Reasoning
4 marks
The line \(L_1\) passes through the points \(A(-2, 9)\) and \(B(4, -3)\). The line \(L_2\) is the perpendicular bisector of the line segment \(AB\).
Find the equation of \(L_2\). Give your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\).
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1. Find the midpoint of \(AB\): \[\text{Midpoint} = \left(\frac{-2 + 4}{2}, \frac{9 + (-3)}{2}\right) = \left(\frac{2}{2}, \frac{6}{2}\right) = (1, 3)\]
2. Find the gradient of line \(L_1\): \[m_1 = \frac{-3 - 9}{4 - (-2)} = \frac{-12}{6} = -2\]
3. Determine the gradient of \(L_2\) (perpendicular to \(L_1\)): \[m_2 = -\frac{1}{-2} = \frac{1}{2}\]
4. Use the point-slope form with \((1, 3)\) and \(m = \frac{1}{2}\): \[y - 3 = \frac{1}{2}(x - 1)\] \[y = \frac{1}{2}x - \frac{1}{2} + 3\] \[y = \frac{1}{2}x + \frac{5}{2} \quad \text{or} \quad y = 0.5x + 2.5\]
Marking scheme
B1 for midpoint \((1, 3)\) soi M1 for gradient of \(AB = \frac{-3 - 9}{4 - (-2)} [= -2]\) M1 for perpendicular gradient \(= -\frac{1}{\text{their } m_1} [= \frac{1}{2}]\) A1 for \(y = \frac{1}{2}x + \frac{5}{2}\) or \(y = 0.5x + 2.5\) oe
Question 16 · Multi-step Reasoning
3 marks
A car travels a distance of \(450\text{ metres}\), correct to the nearest \(10\text{ metres}\). The time taken is \(18.4\text{ seconds}\), correct to \(1\text{ decimal place}\).
Calculate the upper bound for the average speed of the car in \(\text{km/h}\).
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1. Determine the upper and lower bounds of distance and time: - Distance: \(450\text{ m}\) to nearest \(10\text{ m} \implies \text{Upper Bound } d_{\text{UB}} = 450 + 5 = 455\text{ m}\) - Time: \(18.4\text{ s}\) to \(1\text{ d.p.} \implies \text{Lower Bound } t_{\text{LB}} = 18.4 - 0.05 = 18.35\text{ s}\)
2. Find the upper bound for average speed in \(\text{m/s}\): \[\text{Speed}_{\text{UB}} = \frac{d_{\text{UB}}}{t_{\text{LB}}} = \frac{455}{18.35}\text{ m/s}\]
3. Convert the speed from \(\text{m/s}\) to \(\text{km/h}\) by multiplying by \(3.6\): \[\text{Speed}_{\text{UB}} = \frac{455}{18.35} \times 3.6 = \frac{1638}{18.35} \approx 89.2643...\text{ km/h}\]
4. Give the answer to 3 significant figures: \(89.3\text{ km/h}\).
Marking scheme
B1 for \(455\) or \(18.35\) seen M1 for \(\frac{\text{their } 455}{\text{their } 18.35} \times 3.6\) or \(\frac{\text{their } 455 / 1000}{\text{their } 18.35 / 3600}\) A1 for \(89.3\) or \(89.26\) to \(89.27\) nfww
Question 17 · Multi-step Reasoning
4 marks
The vector \(\mathbf{p} = \begin{pmatrix} 2k \\ 7 \end{pmatrix}\) and the vector \(\mathbf{q} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ k + 1 \end{pmatrix}\).
The magnitude of the vector \(\mathbf{p} - \mathbf{q}\) is \(\sqrt{50}\). Given that \(k > 0\), find the value of \(k\).
B1 for \(\mathbf{p} - \mathbf{q} = \begin{pmatrix} 2k - 3 \\ 6 - k \end{pmatrix}\) seen or implied M1 for \((2k - 3)^2 + (6 - k)^2 = (\sqrt{50})^2\) M1 for simplifying to \(5k^2 - 24k - 5 = 0\) and attempting to solve by factorisation or quadratic formula A1 for \(k = 5\) (and rejecting \(k = -0.2\))
Question 18 · Multi-step Reasoning
3 marks
A solid metal block in the shape of a cuboid has: - length \(8.4\text{ cm}\), correct to 1 decimal place, - width \(5.6\text{ cm}\), correct to 1 decimal place, - height \(0.5\text{ cm}\), correct to 1 decimal place.
The mass of the block is \(240\text{ g}\), correct to the nearest \(10\text{ g}\).
Calculate the lower bound for the density of the metal block. Give your answer in \(\text{g/cm}^3\), correct to 3 significant figures.
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Worked solution
To find the lower bound for density, we divide the lower bound of the mass by the upper bound of the volume:
1. Find the bounds for each measurement: - Mass: \(240\text{ g}\) to the nearest \(10\text{ g} \implies \text{Lower bound} = 240 - 5 = 235\text{ g}\) - Length: \(8.4\text{ cm}\) to 1 d.p. \(\implies \text{Upper bound} = 8.4 + 0.05 = 8.45\text{ cm}\) - Width: \(5.6\text{ cm}\) to 1 d.p. \(\implies \text{Upper bound} = 5.6 + 0.05 = 5.65\text{ cm}\) - Height: \(0.5\text{ cm}\) to 1 d.p. \(\implies \text{Upper bound} = 0.5 + 0.05 = 0.55\text{ cm}\)
2. Calculate the upper bound of the volume: \[\text{Volume}_{\text{upper}} = 8.45 \times 5.65 \times 0.55 = 26.258375\text{ cm}^3\]
3. Calculate the lower bound for density: \[\text{Density}_{\text{lower}} = \dfrac{235}{26.258375} \approx 8.9495256\dots\text{ g/cm}^3\]
Correct to 3 significant figures, the density is \(8.95\text{ g/cm}^3\).
Marking scheme
B1 for at least two of the correct bounds seen: \(235\), \(8.45\), \(5.65\), \(0.55\) M1 for \(\dfrac{\text{LB mass}}{\text{UB length} \times \text{UB width} \times \text{UB height}}\) with \(235 \le \text{LB mass} < 240\) and \(8.4 < \text{UB length} \le 8.45\), \(5.6 < \text{UB width} \le 5.65\), \(0.5 < \text{UB height} \le 0.55\) A1 for \(8.95\) or \(8.949\dots\) to \(8.950\dots\)
Question 19 · free-response
3 marks
A curve has equation \(y = 2x^3 - 9x^2 + 12x - 5\).
Find the coordinates of the two stationary points on the curve.
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The coordinates of the stationary points are \((1, 0)\) and \((2, -1)\).
Marking scheme
M1 for derivative with at least two terms correct: \(6x^2 - 18x + 12\) M1 for setting their derivative to 0 and solving for \(x\) (giving \(x = 1\) and \(x = 2\)) A1 for both points correct: \((1, 0)\) and \((2, -1)\) cao
Question 20 · free-response
3 marks
The equation of a curve is \(y = x^3 - 4x^2 + 7\).
Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point where \(x = 3\). Give your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\).
\(y =\) ..................................... [3]
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1. Find the \(y\)-coordinate at \(x = 3\): \[y = (3)^3 - 4(3)^2 + 7 = 27 - 36 + 7 = -2\] So the point of tangency is \((3, -2)\).
2. Differentiate the equation to find the gradient function: \[\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = 3x^2 - 8x\]
3. Evaluate the gradient at \(x = 3\): \[m = 3(3)^2 - 8(3) = 27 - 24 = 3\]
M1 for correct differentiation: \(3x^2 - 8x\) (or at least one term correct) M1 for substituting \(x = 3\) into their derivative to find \(m = 3\) AND finding \(y = -2\) A1 for \(y = 3x - 11\) cao
Question 21 · free-response
3 marks
A curve has equation \(y = \frac{16}{x} + x^2\) for \(x \ne 0\).
Find the coordinates of the turning point on the curve.
The coordinates of the turning point are \((2, 12)\).
Marking scheme
M1 for correct differentiation of at least one term: \(-16x^{-2}\) or \(2x\) M1 for equating their derivative to 0 and solving for \(x\) to obtain \(x = 2\) A1 for \((2, 12)\) cao
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Paper 4 (Extended) - Structured Long-Form Questions
Answer all questions. Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures. Non-calculator methods must show all steps.
8 Question · 111.5 marks
Question 1 · structured
14.5 marks
A solid metal trophy is made from a hemisphere of radius \(r\text{ cm}\) fixed to the top of a right circular cylinder of radius \(r\text{ cm}\) and height \(h\text{ cm}\).
[The volume, \(V\), of a sphere with radius \(r\) is \(V = \frac{4}{3}\pi r^3\).] [The curved surface area, \(A\), of a sphere with radius \(r\) is \(A = 4\pi r^2\).]
(a) The total height of the trophy is \(18\text{ cm}\). (i) Express \(h\) in terms of \(r\). .................................................. [1]
(ii) Show that the total volume, \(V\text{ cm}^3\), of the trophy is given by \[V = 18\pi r^2 - \frac{1}{3}\pi r^3\] .................................................. [3]
(b) When \(r = 6\text{ cm}\), (i) calculate the total volume of the trophy, giving your answer in terms of \(\pi\), .................................................. \(\text{cm}^3\) [2]
(ii) calculate the total surface area of the trophy (including the flat circular base). .................................................. \(\text{cm}^2\) [4]
(c) The trophy is melted down and recast into identical solid spheres, each with radius \(1.8\text{ cm}\). Find the maximum number of complete spheres that can be made from the trophy when \(r = 6\text{ cm}\). .................................................. [4.5]
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(a)(i) The total height is \(h + r = 18\), so \(h = 18 - r\).
(b)(ii) \(h = 18 - 6 = 12\text{ cm}\). Surface area consists of: - Flat circular base: \(\pi r^2 = \pi (6^2) = 36\pi\) - Curved surface of cylinder: \(2\pi r h = 2\pi(6)(12) = 144\pi\) - Curved surface of hemisphere: \(2\pi r^2 = 2\pi(6^2) = 72\pi\) Total surface area \(= 36\pi + 144\pi + 72\pi = 252\pi \approx 791.68\text{ cm}^2\) (or \(792\text{ cm}^2\) to 3 s.f.).
(c) Volume of one small sphere \(= \frac{4}{3}\pi (1.8)^3 = \frac{4}{3}\pi (5.832) = 7.776\pi\text{ cm}^3\). Number of spheres \(= \frac{576\pi}{7.776\pi} = \frac{576}{7.776} \approx 74.07\). Maximum complete spheres \(= 74\).
Marking scheme
(a)(i) B1 for \(h = 18 - r\) oe (a)(ii) M1 for cylinder volume \(= \pi r^2(18 - r)\) soi M1 for hemisphere volume \(= \frac{2}{3}\pi r^3\) soi A1 for fully correct algebraic simplification leading to \(18\pi r^2 - \frac{1}{3}\pi r^3\) with no errors seen (b)(i) M1 for substituting \(r = 6\) into formula A1 for \(576\pi\) (or \(1809.5...\) to 1810) (b)(ii) M1 for curved surface of cylinder \(= 2\pi(6)(12)\) or \(144\pi\) M1 for curved hemisphere \(= 2\pi(6)^2\) or \(72\pi\) M1 for base area \(= \pi(6)^2\) or \(36\pi\) A1 for \(792\) or \(791.68\dots\) or \(252\pi\) (c) M1 for \(\frac{4}{3}\pi(1.8)^3\) soi (\(24.429\dots\) or \(7.776\pi\)) M1 for \(\frac{\text{their } 576\pi}{\text{their volume of small sphere}}\) M1 for obtaining \(74.07\dots\) A1.5 for \(74\) (must truncate to an integer)
Question 2 · structured
14.5 marks
Three radar tracking stations, \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\), are situated on level ground. \(B\) is \(42\text{ km}\) from \(A\) on a bearing of \(065^\circ\). \(C\) is \(68\text{ km}\) from \(A\) on a bearing of \(140^\circ\).
(a) Show that angle \(BAC = 75^\circ\). .................................................. [1]
(b) Calculate the distance \(BC\). .................................................. \(\text{km}\) [4]
(d) Find the bearing of \(C\) from \(B\). .................................................. [3]
(e) A helicopter flies at a constant height directly above station \(B\). The angle of elevation of the helicopter from station \(A\) is \(14^\circ\). Calculate the height of the helicopter above the ground, giving your answer in metres. .................................................. \(\text{m}\) [3]
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(a) B1 for \(140 - 65 = 75^\circ\) (b) M1 for \(42^2 + 68^2 - 2(42)(68)\cos(75^\circ)\) M1 for correct order of operations (\(6388 - 1478.37... = 4909.6...\)) M1 for \(\sqrt{\text{their } 4909.6}\) A1 for \(70.1\) or \(70.068\dots\) to \(70.07\) (c) M1 for \(\frac{\sin(\angle ABC)}{68} = \frac{\sin(75^\circ)}{\text{their } BC}\) or correct cosine rule for angle M1.5 for \(\sin(\angle ABC) = 0.937\dots\) A1 for \(69.6^\circ\) or \(69.62^\circ\dots\) (d) M1 for back bearing of \(A\) from \(B = 245^\circ\) soi M1 for \(245^\circ - \text{their } 69.62^\circ\) A1 for \(175.4^\circ\) or \(175.38^\circ\dots\) (e) M1 for \(\tan(14^\circ) = \frac{H}{42}\) oe M1 for multiplying by \(1000\) to convert \(\text{km}\) to \(\text{m}\) A1 for \(10500\) or \(10470\) to \(10472\)
Question 3 · structured
14.5 marks
A logistics company recorded the daily delivery times, in minutes, for \(120\) couriers. The results are summarised in the cumulative frequency table below.
\[\begin{array}{|l|c|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline \text{Delivery time } (t\text{ mins}) & t \leqslant 60 & t \leqslant 90 & t \leqslant 110 & t \leqslant 130 & t \leqslant 150 & t \leqslant 180 \\ \hline \text{Cumulative frequency} & 12 & 38 & 76 & 102 & 114 & 120 \\ \hline \end{array}\]
(a) Use the cumulative frequency table to find: (i) the median delivery time, .................................................. \(\text{mins}\) [2]
(ii) the interquartile range, .................................................. \(\text{mins}\) [3]
(iii) the number of couriers whose delivery time was greater than \(140\text{ minutes}\). .................................................. [2.5]
(b) (i) Complete the frequency table below using the cumulative frequency data.
\[\begin{array}{|l|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline \text{Delivery time } (t\text{ mins}) & 0 < t \leqslant 60 & 60 < t \leqslant 90 & 90 < t \leqslant 110 & 110 < t \leqslant 130 & 130 < t \leqslant 180 \\ \hline \text{Frequency} & 12 & & & 26 & \\ \hline \end{array}\] .................................................. [2]
(ii) Calculate an estimate of the mean delivery time. .................................................. \(\text{mins}\) [4]
(c) Two couriers are chosen at random from the \(120\) couriers. Find the probability that both took \(60\text{ minutes}\) or less for their deliveries. .................................................. [1]
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(a)(i) For \(N = 120\), median is at cumulative frequency \(60\). Between \((90, 38)\) and \((110, 76)\): Using linear interpolation: \(t = 90 + \frac{60 - 38}{76 - 38} \times (110 - 90) = 90 + \frac{22}{38} \times 20 = 90 + 11.58 = 101.58 \approx 102\text{ mins}\).
(a)(i) M1 for finding value at cumulative frequency \(60\) A1 for answer in range \([101, 103]\) (a)(ii) M1 for \(Q_1\) at CF \(30\) and \(Q_3\) at CF \(90\) M1 for subtraction \(Q_3 - Q_1\) A1 for answer in range \([38, 42]\) (a)(iii) M1.5 for identifying cumulative frequency at \(t = 140\) as \(108\) A1 for \(120 - 108 = 12\) (b)(i) B2 for all three missing values correct: \(26, 38, 18\) (B1 for 1 or 2 correct) (b)(ii) M1 for at least 3 correct midpoints seen (\(30, 75, 100, 120, 155\)) M1 for \(\sum f x\) with their midpoints and frequencies M1 for \(\frac{\sum f x}{120}\) A1 for \(100\) or \(100.2\) nfww (c) B1 for \(\frac{11}{1190}\) or \(0.00924\) oe
Question 4 · structured
14.5 marks
A passenger coach travels a distance of \(180\text{ km}\) from City \(P\) to City \(Q\) at an average speed of \(x\text{ km/h}\). On the return journey from \(Q\) to \(P\), adverse weather causes the average speed to decrease by \(15\text{ km/h}\).
(a) Write down an expression, in terms of \(x\), for the time taken, in hours, for: (i) the journey from \(P\) to \(Q\), .................................................. \(\text{hours}\) [1]
(ii) the return journey from \(Q\) to \(P\). .................................................. \(\text{hours}\) [1]
(b) The return journey takes \(36\text{ minutes}\) longer than the outward journey. (i) Write down an equation in \(x\) to represent this information and show that it simplifies to \[x^2 - 15x - 4500 = 0\] .................................................. [4.5]
(ii) Factorise \(x^2 - 15x - 4500\). .................................................. [2]
(iii) Solve the equation \(x^2 - 15x - 4500 = 0\) to find the average speed of the coach on the journey from \(P\) to \(Q\). .................................................. \(\text{km/h}\) [2]
(c) Calculate the total time taken for the entire round trip (from \(P\) to \(Q\) and back to \(P\)). Give your answer in hours and minutes. .................................................. \(\text{hours }\) .................................................. \(\text{minutes}\) [4]
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(b)(ii) Two numbers that multiply to \(-4500\) and add to \(-15\) are \(-75\) and \(60\). \((x - 75)(x + 60)\).
(b)(iii) \(x - 75 = 0 \implies x = 75\) or \(x + 60 = 0 \implies x = -60\). Since speed must be positive, \(x = 75\text{ km/h}\).
(c) Outward time \(= \frac{180}{75} = 2.4\text{ hours}\). Return time \(= \frac{180}{75 - 15} = \frac{180}{60} = 3\text{ hours}\). Total time \(= 2.4 + 3 = 5.4\text{ hours}\). \(0.4\text{ hours} = 0.4 \times 60 = 24\text{ minutes}\). Total time \(= 5\text{ hours } 24\text{ minutes}\).
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(a)(i) B1 for \(\frac{180}{x}\) (a)(ii) B1 for \(\frac{180}{x - 15}\) (b)(i) M1 for \(\frac{36}{60}\) or \(\frac{3}{5}\) or \(0.6\) seen M1 for \(\frac{180}{x - 15} - \frac{180}{x} = \frac{3}{5}\) oe M1.5 for correctly clearing fractions: \(180x - 180(x - 15) = 0.6x(x - 15)\) or \(900x - 900(x - 15) = 3x(x - 15)\) A1 for fully correct algebraic working leading to \(x^2 - 15x - 4500 = 0\) with no steps omitted (b)(ii) M1 for \((x + a)(x + b)\) where \(ab = -4500\) or \(a + b = -15\) A1 for \((x - 75)(x + 60)\) (b)(iii) B1 for \(x = 75\) (and \(x = -60\)) B1 for selecting positive value \(x = 75\) with reason or rejecting \(-60\) (c) M1 for \(\frac{180}{\text{their } 75}\) (\(= 2.4\)) M1 for \(\frac{180}{\text{their } 60}\) (\(= 3\)) M1 for adding times to get \(5.4\text{ hours}\) A1 for \(5\text{ hours } 24\text{ minutes}\)
Question 5 · structured
14.5 marks
Bag \(A\) contains \(5\) red marbles and \(3\) blue marbles. Bag \(B\) contains \(4\) red marbles and \(6\) blue marbles.
(a) A marble is chosen at random from Bag \(A\) and its colour is noted. Find the probability that the marble is red. .................................................. [1]
(b) A fair six-sided die is rolled. - If the die shows a \(1\) or a \(2\), a marble is drawn at random from Bag \(A\). - If the die shows any other number, a marble is drawn at random from Bag \(B\).
(i) Calculate the probability that the marble drawn is red. .................................................. [3.5]
(ii) Given that the marble drawn is red, calculate the probability that it came from Bag \(A\). .................................................. [3]
(c) In another experiment, two marbles are drawn at random from Bag \(B\) one after the other without replacement. (i) Calculate the probability that both marbles are of the same colour. .................................................. [3.5]
(ii) Calculate the probability that at least one marble is blue. .................................................. [3.5]
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(c)(ii) \(P(\text{At least one blue}) = 1 - P(\text{Both Red}) = 1 - \frac{2}{15} = \frac{13}{15} \approx 0.867\).
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(a) B1 for \(\frac{5}{8}\) or \(0.625\) (b)(i) M1 for \(\frac{1}{3} \times \frac{5}{8}\) (\(=\frac{5}{24}\)) M1 for \(\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{4}{10}\) (\(=\frac{4}{15}\)) M0.5 for adding the two probabilities A1 for \(\frac{19}{40}\) or \(0.475\) (b)(ii) M1.5 for \(\frac{\text{their } (5/24)}{\text{their } (19/40)}\) M0.5 for simplifying fraction A1 for \(\frac{25}{57}\) or \(0.439\) or \(0.4385\dots\) (c)(i) M1 for \(\frac{4}{10} \times \frac{3}{9}\) (\(=\frac{2}{15}\)) M1 for \(\frac{6}{10} \times \frac{5}{9}\) (\(=\frac{5}{15}\)) M0.5 for adding their two probabilities A1 for \(\frac{7}{15}\) or \(0.467\) or \(0.4666\dots\) (c)(ii) M2 for \(1 - \text{their } P(\text{Both Red})\) or \(\left(\frac{4}{10}\times\frac{6}{9}\right) + \left(\frac{6}{10}\times\frac{4}{9}\right) + \left(\frac{6}{10}\times\frac{5}{9}\right)\) M0.5 for correct computation A1 for \(\frac{13}{15}\) or \(0.867\) or \(0.8666\dots\)
Question 6 · Structured
14.5 marks
A decorative metal ornament consists of a solid cone fixed on top of a solid cylinder of radius \(r\text{ cm}\). The cylinder has radius \(r = 4.5\text{ cm}\) and height \(h = 12.0\text{ cm}\). The cone has base radius \(r = 4.5\text{ cm}\) and slant height \(l = 7.5\text{ cm}\).
[The volume, \(V\), of a cone with radius \(r\) and height \(h\) is \(V = \frac{1}{3}\pi r^2 h\).] [The curved surface area, \(A\), of a cone with radius \(r\) and slant height \(l\) is \(A = \pi r l\).]
(a) Show that the vertical height of the cone is \(6.0\text{ cm}\). [2]
(b) Calculate the total volume of the ornament. Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. ......................................... \(\text{cm}^3\) [3]
(c) Calculate the total exterior surface area of the ornament (including its flat base). ......................................... \(\text{cm}^2\) [4]
(d) The ornament is made of brass with a density of \(8.4\text{ g/cm}^3\). Calculate the mass of the ornament in kilograms. ......................................... \(\text{kg}\) [2.5]
(e) A geometrically similar ornament has a total exterior surface area of \(1100\text{ cm}^2\). Calculate the height of the cylinder for this larger ornament. ......................................... \(\text{cm}\) [3]
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(a) Using Pythagoras' theorem on the right-angled cross-section of the cone: \(h_{\text{cone}} = \sqrt{l^2 - r^2} = \sqrt{7.5^2 - 4.5^2} = \sqrt{56.25 - 20.25} = \sqrt{36} = 6.0\text{ cm}\).
(c) The exterior surface area consists of: 1. Base circle of cylinder: \(\pi r^2 = \pi \times 4.5^2 = 20.25\pi\) 2. Curved surface area of cylinder: \(2\pi r h = 2\pi \times 4.5 \times 12.0 = 108\pi\) 3. Curved surface area of cone: \(\pi r l = \pi \times 4.5 \times 7.5 = 33.75\pi\) Total exterior surface area = \(20.25\pi + 108\pi + 33.75\pi = 162\pi \approx 508.938\text{ cm}^2\). Correct to 3 significant figures: \(509\text{ cm}^2\) (or \(508.9\text{ cm}^2\)).
(d) Mass = \(\text{Density} \times \text{Volume} = 8.4 \times 890.6415 = 7481.39\text{ g}\). In kilograms: \(\frac{7481.39}{1000} \approx 7.48\text{ kg}\).
(e) Let \(k\) be the linear scale factor. Ratio of areas: \(k^2 = \frac{1100}{162\pi} = \frac{1100}{508.938} \approx 2.16136\). \(k = \sqrt{2.16136} \approx 1.470156\). Height of cylinder = \(12.0 \times 1.470156 \approx 17.6\text{ cm}\).
Marking scheme
(a) M1 for \(\sqrt{7.5^2 - 4.5^2}\) or \(h^2 + 4.5^2 = 7.5^2\) A1 for complete evaluation showing \(\sqrt{36} = 6.0\)
(b) M1 for \(\pi \times 4.5^2 \times 12\) [\(243\pi\) or \(763.4\)] M1 for \(\frac{1}{3}\pi \times 4.5^2 \times 6\) [\(40.5\pi\) or \(127.2\)] A1 for \(890.6\) or \(891\) (accept \(283.5\pi\))
(c) M1 for \(\pi \times 4.5 \times 7.5\) [\(33.75\pi\) or \(106.0\)] M1 for \(2\pi \times 4.5 \times 12\) [\(108\pi\) or \(339.3\)] M1 for adding base area \(\pi \times 4.5^2\) [\(20.25\pi\) or \(63.6\)] A1 for \(509\) or \(508.9\) to \(509.0\) (accept \(162\pi\))
(d) M1 for their (b) \(\times 8.4\) M0.5 for dividing by 1000 to convert to kg A1 for \(7.48\) or \(7.481\) to \(7.482\)
(e) M1 for \(\sqrt{\frac{1100}{\text{their }(c)}}\) or \(k^2 = \frac{1100}{508.9}\) M1 for \(12.0 \times \sqrt{\frac{1100}{\text{their }(c)}}\) A1 for \(17.6\) or \(17.64\) to \(17.65\)
Question 7 · Structured
14.5 marks
The diagram shows the positions of three ports: Port \(A\), Port \(B\), and Port \(C\). Port \(B\) is \(48\text{ km}\) from Port \(A\) on a bearing of \(074^\circ\). Port \(C\) is \(72\text{ km}\) from Port \(A\) on a bearing of \(138^\circ\).
(a) Show that angle \(BAC = 64^\circ\). [1]
(b) Calculate the distance between Port \(B\) and Port \(C\). ......................................... \(\text{km}\) [4]
(d) Find the bearing of Port \(C\) from Port \(B\). .........................................\(^\circ\) [2.5]
(e) A lighthouse \(L\) is positioned on the direct line between Port \(B\) and Port \(C\) such that it is at the shortest possible distance from Port \(A\). (i) Calculate this shortest distance \(AL\). ......................................... \(\text{km}\) [2] (ii) A patrol boat sails directly from Port \(A\) to lighthouse \(L\) at an average speed of \(28\text{ km/h}\). Calculate the time taken in minutes and seconds. ......................... min ......................... s [2]
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(d) Bearing of \(A\) from \(B\) is \(180^\circ + 74^\circ = 254^\circ\). Bearing of \(C\) from \(B\) is \(254^\circ - 75.75^\circ = 178.25^\circ\) (or using \(180 - (180 - 74) + \dots = 178.3^\circ\) / \(178^\circ\)). Specifically: Angle between North at \(B\) and line \(BA\) pointing south-west is \(180^\circ - 74^\circ = 106^\circ\) on the left of the North line. So bearing of \(C\) from \(B\) is \(180^\circ - (106^\circ - \angle ABC) = 180^\circ - (106^\circ - 75.75^\circ) = 180^\circ - 30.25^\circ = 149.75^\circ\) wait: Let North at \(B\) be \(N_B\). Co-interior angles between North at \(A\) and North at \(B\): angle \(N_B B A = 180^\circ - 74^\circ = 106^\circ\). The line \(BC\) is turned clockwise from line \(BA\) by angle \(ABC = 75.75^\circ\). So the bearing of \(C\) from \(B\) is \(360^\circ - 106^\circ - 75.75^\circ = 178.25^\circ\) (or \(178.3^\circ\) or \(178^\circ\)).
(e)(i) Shortest distance \(AL\) is the perpendicular from \(A\) to \(BC\). Area of triangle \(ABC = \frac{1}{2} \times AB \times AC \times \sin(64^\circ) = \frac{1}{2} \times 48 \times 72 \times \sin(64^\circ) = 1728 \times 0.898794 = 1553.115\text{ km}^2\). Also Area = \(\frac{1}{2} \times BC \times AL\). \(AL = \frac{2 \times 1553.115}{66.768} = \frac{3106.23}{66.768} \approx 46.52\text{ km} = 46.5\text{ km}\). Alternatively, in right-angled triangle \(ABL\): \(AL = AB \times \sin(\angle ABC) = 48 \times \sin(75.75^\circ) = 48 \times 0.96928 = 46.53\text{ km}\).
(e)(ii) Time = \(\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}} = \frac{46.524}{28} \approx 1.66157\text{ hours}\). \(1.66157 \times 60 = 99.694\text{ minutes} = 99\text{ minutes and } 0.694 \times 60\text{ seconds} \approx 99\text{ min } 42\text{ s}\) (or \(99\text{ min } 40\text{ s}\) to \(42\text{ s}\)).
Marking scheme
(a) B1 for \(138^\circ - 74^\circ = 64^\circ\) with correct subtraction shown.
(b) M1 for correct substitution into cosine rule: \(48^2 + 72^2 - 2(48)(72)\cos(64)\) M1 for correct evaluation of terms: \(2304 + 5184 - 6912\cos(64)\) or \(7488 - 3029.98\dots\) M1 for square root of \(4458\dots\) A1 for \(66.8\) or \(66.76\) to \(66.77\)
(c) M1 for correct use of sine rule: \(\frac{\sin(\angle ABC)}{72} = \frac{\sin(64)}{\text{their } 66.8}\) or cosine rule M1 for \(\sin(\angle ABC) = \frac{72\sin(64)}{66.77}\) or \(\cos(\angle ABC) = \frac{48^2 + 66.77^2 - 72^2}{2(48)(66.77)}\) A1 for \(75.7^\circ\) to \(75.8^\circ\) (or \(75.6^\circ\) from rounded values)
(d) M1 for co-interior angle \(180 - 74 = 106\) or back-bearing \(254^\circ\) soi M0.5 for \(360 - 106 - \text{their } 75.7^\circ\) or \(254 - \text{their } 75.7^\circ\) A1 for \(178.2^\circ\) to \(178.4^\circ\) or \(178^\circ\)
(e)(i) M1 for \(48 \times \sin(\text{their } 75.7^\circ)\) or \(\frac{2 \times \text{Area}}{\text{their } 66.8}\) A1 for \(46.5\) or \(46.52\) to \(46.54\)
(e)(ii) M1 for \(\frac{\text{their } 46.5}{28}\) soi A1 for \(99\text{ min } 40\text{ s}\) to \(99\text{ min } 43\text{ s}\) (or \(1\text{ h } 39\text{ min } 41\text{ s}\))
Question 8 · long_answer
10 marks
The table shows some values of the function \(y = x^3 - 3x - 1\) for \(-2.5 \le x \le 2.5\).
(b) Plot all 9 points correctly: \((-2.5, -9.1)\), \((-2, -3)\), \((-1.5, 1.1)\), \((-1, 1)\), \((0, -1)\), \((1, -3)\), \((1.5, -2.1)\), \((2, 1)\), \((2.5, 7.1)\), and join with a smooth, continuous curve.
(c) Draw a tangent touching the curve at \(x = 2\). Using two points on the tangent, for example \((1, -8)\) and \((2, 1)\): \(\text{Gradient} = \frac{1 - (-8)}{2 - 1} = 9\).
(d)(i) Draw the line \(y = x - 2\) passing through points such as \((0, -2)\), \((2, 0)\), and \((-2, -4)\).
(ii) The equation \(x^3 - 4x + 1 = 0\) can be written as \(x^3 - 3x - 1 = x - 2\). The solutions are the \(x\)-coordinates of the intersections of the curve and the line \(y = x - 2\): \(x \approx -2.1\), \(x \approx 0.3\), and \(x \approx 1.9\).
Marking scheme
(a) B1 for 1.125 or 1.1 B1 for -2.125 or -2.1
(b) B3 for correct smooth curve through all points (M2 for 7 or 8 points correctly plotted, M1 for 5 or 6 points correctly plotted)
(c) M1 for drawing a tangent to the curve at x = 2 A1 for gradient in range [7.5, 10.5] dep on M1
(d)(i) B1 for straight line y = x - 2 correctly drawn with two correct points identified (d)(ii) B2 for all three solutions in ranges [-2.2, -2.0], [0.2, 0.4], [1.8, 2.0] (B1 for any two correct solutions)
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