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23 Question · 69 marks
Question 1 · Short Answer
3 marks
The volumes of two mathematically similar cylinders are in the ratio \(27 : 125\). The surface area of the smaller cylinder is \(54\text{ cm}^2\). Calculate the surface area of the larger cylinder.
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Worked solution
First, find the linear scale factor from the ratio of the volumes: \(\text{Linear scale factor} = \sqrt[3]{\frac{27}{125}} = \frac{3}{5}\).
Next, find the area scale factor by squaring the linear scale factor: \(\text{Area scale factor} = \left(\frac{3}{5}\right)^2 = \frac{9}{25}\).
Let \(A\) be the surface area of the larger cylinder: \(\frac{54}{A} = \frac{9}{25}\) \(A = 54 \times \frac{25}{9} = 6 \times 25 = 150\text{ cm}^2\).
Marking scheme
M1 for finding the linear scale factor \(\frac{3}{5}\) or \(3:5\) (or reciprocal) M1 for area scale factor \(\frac{9}{25}\) or \(9:25\) (or reciprocal) A1 for 150
Question 2 · Short Answer
3 marks
The position vector of \(P\) is \(\begin{pmatrix} -3 \\ 4 \end{pmatrix}\) and \(\overrightarrow{PQ} = \begin{pmatrix} 8 \\ 8 \end{pmatrix}\). Find \(|\overrightarrow{OQ}|\).
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M1 for \(8^2 + 11^2 - 2(8)(11)\cos(120)\) A1 for 273 A1 for 16.5 or 16.52 to 16.53
Question 5 · Short Answer
3 marks
Solve the equation \(\frac{x}{2} + \frac{5}{x+1} = 3\).
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Worked solution
Multiply the entire equation by \(2(x+1)\) to clear the fractions: \(x(x+1) + 2(5) = 3 \times 2(x+1)\) \(x^2 + x + 10 = 6x + 6\)
Rearrange into standard quadratic form: \(x^2 - 5x + 4 = 0\)
Factorise the quadratic: \((x-4)(x-1) = 0\)
So, \(x = 1\) or \(x = 4\).
Marking scheme
M1 for clearing fractions correctly to get \(x(x+1) + 10 = 6(x+1)\) oe M1 for rearranging to \(x^2 - 5x + 4 = 0\) A1 for \(x = 1\) and \(x = 4\)
Question 6 · Short Answer
3 marks
\(A\) and \(B\) are points on a circle, centre \(O\). The line \(TA\) is a tangent to the circle at \(A\). Angle \(TAB = 64^\circ\). Calculate the reflex angle \(AOB\).
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Worked solution
By the alternate segment theorem, the angle subtended by chord \(AB\) in the major segment is \(64^\circ\).
The angle subtended at the centre \(O\) is twice the angle subtended at the circumference: \(\text{Angle } AOB \text{ (obtuse)} = 2 \times 64^\circ = 128^\circ\).
To find the reflex angle \(AOB\): \(\text{Reflex angle } AOB = 360^\circ - 128^\circ = 232^\circ\).
Marking scheme
M1 for angle at circumference = \(64^\circ\) or obtuse angle \(AOB = 128^\circ\) M1 for \(360 - 2 \times 64\) oe A1 for 232
Question 7 · Short Answer
3 marks
Simplify completely \(\left( \frac{27x^6}{y^{-3}} \right)^{-\frac{2}{3}}\). Give your answer in the form \(\frac{1}{ax^b y^c}\) where \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\) are integers.
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Worked solution
First simplify inside the bracket: \(\frac{27x^6}{y^{-3}} = 27x^6 y^3\).
Now apply the exponent \(-\frac{2}{3}\): \((27x^6 y^3)^{-\frac{2}{3}} = (27)^{-\frac{2}{3}} \cdot (x^6)^{-\frac{2}{3}} \cdot (y^3)^{-\frac{2}{3}}\).
Multiplying these together yields: \(\frac{1}{9x^4 y^2}\).
Marking scheme
M1 for simplifying inside bracket to \(27x^6 y^3\) or applying power of \(2/3\) first M1 for dealing with fractional power to get coefficient \(\frac{1}{9}\) A1 for \(\frac{1}{9x^4y^2}\)
Question 8 · Short Answer
3 marks
Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of the line segment joining the points \(A(2, -3)\) and \(B(6, 5)\). Give your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\).
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First find the midpoint of \(AB\): \(\text{Midpoint} = \left( \frac{2+6}{2}, \frac{-3+5}{2} \right) = (4, 1)\).
Next, find the gradient of \(AB\): \(m_{AB} = \frac{5 - (-3)}{6 - 2} = \frac{8}{4} = 2\).
The gradient of the perpendicular line is the negative reciprocal: \(m_{\perp} = -\frac{1}{2}\).
Use the point-slope form with midpoint \((4, 1)\) and gradient \(-\frac{1}{2}\): \(y - 1 = -\frac{1}{2}(x - 4)\) \(y = -\frac{1}{2}x + 2 + 1\) \(y = -\frac{1}{2}x + 3\).
Marking scheme
B1 for Midpoint = \((4, 1)\) M1 for gradient of perpendicular line = \(-1/2\) (implied by gradient of \(AB = 2\)) A1 for \(y = -1/2x + 3\) oe
Question 9 · Short Answer
3 marks
A rectangular garden has length \( L = 12.4\text{ m} \) correct to 1 decimal place, and width \( W = 8.35\text{ m} \) correct to 2 decimal places.
Calculate the upper bound for the perimeter of the garden.
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Worked solution
For \( L = 12.4\text{ m} \) (correct to 1 d.p.): The upper bound of \( L \) is \( L_{\text{UB}} = 12.4 + 0.05 = 12.45\text{ m} \).
For \( W = 8.35\text{ m} \) (correct to 2 d.p.): The upper bound of \( W \) is \( W_{\text{UB}} = 8.35 + 0.005 = 8.355\text{ m} \).
The perimeter \( P \) of a rectangle is given by \( P = 2(L + W) \).
The upper bound of the perimeter is: \( P_{\text{UB}} = 2(L_{\text{UB}} + W_{\text{UB}}) = 2(12.45 + 8.355) = 2(20.805) = 41.61\text{ m} \).
Marking scheme
**B1** for \( 12.45 \) or \( 8.355 \) seen. **M1** for \( 2(\text{their } L_{\text{UB}} + \text{their } W_{\text{UB}}) \), where \( L_{\text{UB}} > 12.4 \) and \( W_{\text{UB}} > 8.35 \). **A1** for \( 41.61 \)
Question 10 · Short Answer
3 marks
A solid metal cylinder of radius \( 3\text{ cm} \) and height \( 8\text{ cm} \) is melted down and recast into a solid sphere of radius \( R\text{ cm} \).
Calculate the value of \( R \).
[The volume, \( V \), of a sphere with radius \( r \) is \( V = \frac{4}{3}\pi r^3 \).]
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Since the volume remains the same during recasting, the volume of the sphere is also \( 72\pi\text{ cm}^3 \): \( \frac{4}{3}\pi R^3 = 72\pi \)
Divide both sides by \( \pi \): \( \frac{4}{3} R^3 = 72 \)
Multiply both sides by \( \frac{3}{4} \): \( R^3 = 72 \times \frac{3}{4} = 54 \)
Calculate the cube root: \( R = \sqrt[3]{54} \approx 3.77976\text{ cm} \).
Rounding to 3 significant figures gives \( 3.78 \).
Marking scheme
**M1** for volume of cylinder \( \pi \times 3^2 \times 8 \) or \( 72\pi \) or \( 226.19\dots \) **M1** for equating sphere volume to their cylinder volume, e.g., \( \frac{4}{3}\pi R^3 = \text{their } V \), leading to \( R^3 = \dots \) **A1** for \( 3.78 \) or \( 3.779\dots \)
Question 11 · Short Answer
3 marks
Simplify fully.
\[ \frac{2x^2 - 5x - 3}{4x^2 - 1} \]
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**B1** for numerator factorisation: \( (2x + 1)(x - 3) \) **B1** for denominator factorisation: \( (2x - 1)(2x + 1) \) **B1** for final answer \( \frac{x - 3}{2x - 1} \) or equivalent
Question 12 · Short Answer
3 marks
A bag contains 5 red counters and 3 blue counters.
Two counters are taken at random from the bag, one after the other, without replacement.
Calculate the probability that both counters are of the same colour.
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Worked solution
Total number of counters = \( 5 + 3 = 8 \).
Probability of selecting two red counters: \( P(\text{Red, Red}) = \frac{5}{8} \times \frac{4}{7} = \frac{20}{56} \).
Probability of selecting two blue counters: \( P(\text{Blue, Blue}) = \frac{3}{8} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{6}{56} \).
Probability of selecting two counters of the same colour: \( P(\text{Same Colour}) = P(\text{Red, Red}) + P(\text{Blue, Blue}) = \frac{20}{56} + \frac{6}{56} = \frac{26}{56} = \frac{13}{28} \approx 0.464 \).
Marking scheme
**M1** for \( \frac{5}{8} \times \frac{4}{7} \) or \( \frac{3}{8} \times \frac{2}{7} \) **M1** for sum of both probabilities: \( \frac{5}{8} \times \frac{4}{7} + \frac{3}{8} \times \frac{2}{7} \) **A1** for \( \frac{13}{28} \) or equivalent fraction, or \( 0.464 \) or \( 0.4642\dots \)
Question 13 · Short Answer
3 marks
These are the first four terms of a sequence.
\[ 1.5, \quad 8, \quad 18.5, \quad 33 \]
The \(n\)-th term of this sequence is of the form \( an^2 + bn - 1 \).
Find the values of \( a \) and \( b \).
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Use the first term (\( n = 1 \)): \( a(1)^2 + b(1) - 1 = 1.5 \Rightarrow a + b = 2.5 \) (Equation 1)
Use the second term (\( n = 2 \)): \( a(2)^2 + b(2) - 1 = 8 \Rightarrow 4a + 2b = 9 \Rightarrow 2a + b = 4.5 \) (Equation 2)
Subtract Equation 1 from Equation 2: \( (2a + b) - (a + b) = 4.5 - 2.5 \Rightarrow a = 2 \).
Substitute \( a = 2 \) into Equation 1: \( 2 + b = 2.5 \Rightarrow b = 0.5 \).
**M1** for setting up at least one correct equation using a term, e.g. \( a + b - 1 = 1.5 \) or \( 4a + 2b - 1 = 8 \) **M1** for a correct method to solve their simultaneous equations to find \( a \) or \( b \) **A1** for both \( a = 2 \) and \( b = 0.5 \) (or \( \frac{1}{2} \))
Question 14 · Short Answer
3 marks
Write these values in order of size, starting with the smallest.
Therefore, the order starting from the smallest is: \[ \frac{7}{10}, \quad 72\%, \quad 0.722, \quad \frac{13}{18} \]
Marking scheme
**M2** for converting at least three values to a common format (e.g., decimals: \( 0.722\dots, 0.72, 0.722, 0.7 \)) (or **M1** for converting at least two values to a common format) **A1** for correct order: \( \frac{7}{10}, 72\%, 0.722, \frac{13}{18} \)
Question 15 · Short Answer
3 marks
A cuboid \( ABCDEFGH \) has dimensions \( AB = 6\text{ cm} \), \( BC = 4\text{ cm} \) and \( AE = 5\text{ cm} \).
Calculate the angle between the diagonal \( AG \) and the base \( ABCD \).
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The base \( ABCD \) is a rectangle with \( AB = 6\text{ cm} \) and \( BC = 4\text{ cm} \). First, calculate the length of the base diagonal \( AC \) using Pythagoras' theorem: \( AC = \sqrt{AB^2 + BC^2} = \sqrt{6^2 + 4^2} = \sqrt{36 + 16} = \sqrt{52}\text{ cm} \approx 7.2111\text{ cm} \).
The vertical height is \( CG = AE = 5\text{ cm} \). The angle between the diagonal \( AG \) and the base is the angle \( \theta = \angle CAG \) in the right-angled triangle \( ACG \).
Rounding to 1 decimal place gives \( 34.7^\circ \).
Marking scheme
**M1** for diagonal of base \( AC = \sqrt{6^2 + 4^2} \) or \( \sqrt{52} \) or \( 7.21\dots \) **M1** for \( \tan\theta = \frac{5}{\text{their } AC} \) or equivalent trigonometric equation to find angle **A1** for \( 34.7 \) or \( 34.73\dots \)
Question 16 · Short Answer
3 marks
In a group of 30 students, 18 study Biology, 15 study Chemistry and 5 study neither Biology nor Chemistry.
Find the probability that a student chosen at random from those who study Biology also studies Chemistry.
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Let \( B \) be the set of students studying Biology, and \( C \) be the set of students studying Chemistry. Total students in the group = 30.
Students studying at least one of Biology or Chemistry: \( n(B \cup C) = 30 - 5 = 25 \).
We use the set formula: \( n(B \cup C) = n(B) + n(C) - n(B \cap C) \) \( 25 = 18 + 15 - n(B \cap C) \) \( n(B \cap C) = 33 - 25 = 8 \). So, 8 students study both Biology and Chemistry.
We want to find the probability that a student who studies Biology also studies Chemistry: \( P(C | B) = \frac{n(B \cap C)}{n(B)} = \frac{8}{18} = \frac{4}{9} \approx 0.444 \).
Marking scheme
**M1** for finding the number of students who study both subjects: \( 18 + 15 - (30 - 5) = 8 \) **M1** for division by number of Biology students: \( \frac{\text{their } 8}{18} \) **A1** for \( \frac{4}{9} \) or \( 0.444 \) or \( 0.4444\dots \)
Question 17 · Short Answer
3 marks
The volume of a cylinder is \(540\pi\text{ cm}^3\). The height of the cylinder is \(15\text{ cm}\). Calculate the total surface area of this cylinder. Give your answer in terms of \(\pi\).
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Using the volume formula for a cylinder: \[V = \pi r^2 h\] \[540\pi = \pi \times r^2 \times 15\] \[r^2 = \frac{540}{15} = 36\] \[r = 6\text{ cm}\]
Using the total surface area formula for a cylinder: \[A = 2\pi r^2 + 2\pi r h\] \[A = 2\pi(6)^2 + 2\pi(6)(15)\] \[A = 72\pi + 180\pi = 252\pi\text{ cm}^2\]
Marking scheme
M1 for \(540\pi = \pi r^2 (15)\) or \(r^2 = 36\) or \(r = 6\) M1 for \(2\pi(\text{their } r)^2 + 2\pi(\text{their } r)(15)\) A1 for \(252\pi\)
Question 18 · Short Answer
3 marks
The length of a rectangular rug is \(3.4\text{ m}\), correct to the nearest \(10\text{ cm}\). The width of the rug is \(2.15\text{ m}\), correct to the nearest \(5\text{ cm}\). Calculate the upper bound for the area of the rug.
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First, find the upper bounds of both dimensions: - Length: \(3.4\text{ m}\) to the nearest \(10\text{ cm}\) (\(0.1\text{ m}\)) has an upper bound of: \[3.4 + 0.05 = 3.45\text{ m}\] - Width: \(2.15\text{ m}\) to the nearest \(5\text{ cm}\) (\(0.05\text{ m}\)) has an upper bound of: \[2.15 + 0.025 = 2.175\text{ m}\]
Calculate the upper bound for the area: \[\text{Area}_{\text{UB}} = 3.45 \times 2.175 = 7.50375\text{ m}^2\]
Marking scheme
B1 for \(3.45\) or \(2.175\) seen M1 for \((\text{their } L_{\text{UB}}) \times (\text{their } W_{\text{UB}})\) where \(3.4 < L_{\text{UB}} \le 3.45\) and \(2.15 < W_{\text{UB}} \le 2.175\) A1 for \(7.50375\)
Question 19 · Short Answer
3 marks
Calculate \(\frac{7.2 \times 10^5}{1.5 \times 10^{-3}} + 1.2 \times 10^8\). Give your answer in standard form.
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M1 for \(4.8 \times 10^8\) or \(480\ 000\ 000\) as the result of the division M1 for adding both terms with the same exponent, e.g., \((4.8 + 1.2) \times 10^8\) A1 for \(6 \times 10^8\) (or \(6.0 \times 10^8\))
Question 20 · Short Answer
3 marks
The value of a motorcycle depreciates exponentially at a rate of \(10\%\) per year. At the end of 3 years, the value is \(\$14\ 580\). Calculate the original value of the motorcycle.
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Let \(V_0\) be the original value. Using the compound depreciation formula: \[V_0 \times (1 - 0.10)^3 = 14\ 580\] \[V_0 \times 0.9^3 = 14\ 580\] \[V_0 \times 0.729 = 14\ 580\] \[V_0 = \frac{14\ 580}{0.729} = 20\ 000\]
Marking scheme
M1 for \(V_0 \times 0.9^3 = 14\ 580\) oe M1 for \(\frac{14\ 580}{0.9^3}\) oe A1 for \(20\ 000\)
Question 21 · Short Answer
3 marks
Simplify \((125 a^9 b^{12})^{\frac{2}{3}}\).
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Apply the exponent \(\frac{2}{3}\) to each term inside the bracket: \[(125)^{\frac{2}{3}} \times (a^9)^{\frac{2}{3}} \times (b^{12})^{\frac{2}{3}}\] - For the coefficient: \[125^{\frac{2}{3}} = (5^3)^{\frac{2}{3}} = 5^2 = 25\] - For the power of \(a\): \[a^{9 \times \frac{2}{3}} = a^6\] - For the power of \(b\): \[b^{12 \times \frac{2}{3}} = b^8\]
This gives \(25a^6b^8\).
Marking scheme
B1 for \(25\) B1 for \(a^6\) B1 for \(b^8\) If B0 scored, award SC1 for two out of three terms correct
Question 22 · Short Answer
3 marks
In triangle \(PQR\), \(PQ = 8\text{ cm}\), \(QR = 11\text{ cm}\) and angle \(PQR = 120^\circ\). Calculate the length of \(PR\).
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To 3 significant figures, the length of \(PR\) is \(16.5\text{ cm}\).
Marking scheme
M1 for \(8^2 + 11^2 - 2(8)(11)\cos(120^\circ)\) A1 for \(273\) (or \(PR^2 = 273\)) A1 for \(16.5\) (accept \(16.52\) to \(16.53\))
Question 23 · Short Answer
3 marks
A drawer contains 5 black socks and 7 white socks. Two socks are taken out at random, one after the other, without replacement. Calculate the probability that both socks are of the same colour.
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The total number of socks is \(5 + 7 = 12\).
Probability of picking two black socks: \[P(\text{Black, Black}) = \frac{5}{12} \times \frac{4}{11} = \frac{20}{132}\]
Probability of picking two white socks: \[P(\text{White, White}) = \frac{7}{12} \times \frac{6}{11} = \frac{42}{132}\]
Probability that both are the same colour: \[P(\text{Same Colour}) = \frac{20}{132} + \frac{42}{132} = \frac{62}{132} = \frac{31}{66} \approx 0.470\]
Marking scheme
M1 for \(\frac{5}{12} \times \frac{4}{11}\) or \(\frac{7}{12} \times \frac{6}{11}\) M1 for adding their two product probabilities A1 for \(\frac{31}{66}\) or \(0.470\) (accept \(0.4696\dots\))
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Question 1 · Structured multi-part questions
11 marks
A bag contains 7 red balls and 5 blue balls.
(a) One ball is taken at random and not replaced. A second ball is then taken at random.
Find the probability that:
(i) both balls are red, [2]
(ii) one is red and one is blue. [3]
(b) A third ball is then taken at random from the remaining balls, given that the first two balls were different colors.
Find the probability that the third ball is blue. [3]
(c) If the first ball is replaced before the second ball is drawn, find the probability that at least one of the first two balls drawn is blue. [3]
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(a) (i) There are 7 red balls and 12 balls in total. After drawing one red ball, there are 6 red balls and 11 balls left. \(P(\text{both red}) = \frac{7}{12} \times \frac{6}{11} = \frac{42}{132} = \frac{7}{22}\).
(ii) One is red and one is blue means we can draw Red then Blue, or Blue then Red. \(P(\text{one red, one blue}) = P(R, B) + P(B, R) = \frac{7}{12} \times \frac{5}{11} + \frac{5}{12} \times \frac{7}{11} = \frac{35}{132} + \frac{35}{132} = \frac{70}{132} = \frac{35}{66}\).
(b) If the first two balls were different colors, 1 red and 1 blue have been removed. Remaining balls in the bag: 6 red and 4 blue (10 balls in total). \(P(\text{third is blue}) = \frac{4}{10} = \frac{2}{5}\).
(c) Since there is replacement, the probability of drawing red remains \(\frac{7}{12}\) and blue remains \(\frac{5}{12}\) for each draw. \(P(\text{at least one blue}) = 1 - P(\text{both red}) = 1 - \left(\frac{7}{12} \times \frac{7}{12}\right) = 1 - \frac{49}{144} = \frac{95}{144}\).
Marking scheme
(a)(i) M1 for \(\frac{7}{12} \times \frac{6}{11}\), A1 for \(\frac{7}{22}\) or equivalent (e.g. 0.318) (a)(ii) M1 for \(\frac{7}{12} \times \frac{5}{11}\) or \(\frac{5}{12} \times \frac{7}{11}\), M1 for adding both products, A1 for \(\frac{35}{66}\) or equivalent (e.g. 0.530) (b) M1 for determining remaining balls as 6 red and 4 blue, A1 for \(\frac{4}{10}\) or \(\frac{2}{5}\) (c) M1 for \(\frac{7}{12} \times \frac{7}{12}\), M1 for subtracting their product from 1, A1 for \(\frac{95}{144}\) or equivalent (e.g. 0.660)
Question 2 · Structured multi-part questions
11 marks
A solid metal toy is made of a cone mounted on a cylinder of the same radius. The cylinder has radius \(r\text{ cm}\) and height \(3r\text{ cm}\). The cone has radius \(r\text{ cm}\) and height \(4r\text{ cm}\).
(a) Show that the total volume, \(V\text{ cm}^3\), of the toy is \(\frac{13}{3}\pi r^3\). [3]
(b) The total volume of the toy is \(560\text{ cm}^3\). Calculate the value of \(r\), correct to 2 decimal places. [3]
(c) Calculate the total surface area of the toy when \(r = 4.2\text{ cm}\). [5]
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(c) The total surface area consists of the base of the cylinder, the curved surface area of the cylinder, and the curved surface area of the cone. Base of cylinder: \(\pi r^2\). Curved surface of cylinder: \(2\pi r h = 2\pi r (3r) = 6\pi r^2\). Slant height of cone: \(l = \sqrt{r^2 + (4r)^2} = \sqrt{17r^2} = r\sqrt{17}\). Curved surface of cone: \(\pi r l = \pi r^2\sqrt{17}\). Total surface area: \(A = \pi r^2 (7 + \sqrt{17})\). When \(r = 4.2\): \(A = \pi (4.2)^2 (7 + \sqrt{17}) \approx 55.4177 \times 11.1231 \approx 616.42\text{ cm}^2\).
Marking scheme
(a) M1 for cylinder volume \(3\pi r^3\), M1 for cone volume \(\frac{4}{3}\pi r^3\), A1 for final sum leading to \(\frac{13}{3}\pi r^3\) (b) M1 for equating \(\frac{13}{3}\pi r^3 = 560\), M1 for solving for \(r^3\), A1 for \(r \approx 3.45\) (c) M1 for finding slant height \(l = r\sqrt{17}\), M1 for cylinder curved area \(6\pi r^2\) and base \(\pi r^2\), M1 for cone curved area \(\pi r^2\sqrt{17}\), A1 for substitution of \(r = 4.2\), A1 for 616 (accept 616 to 617)
Question 3 · Structured multi-part questions
11 marks
A field \(ABCD\) is in the shape of a quadrilateral. \(AB = 85\text{ m}\), \(BC = 60\text{ m}\), \(CD = 75\text{ m}\), angle \(ABC = 110^\circ\), and angle \(ACD = 48^\circ\).
(a) Calculate the length \(AC\). [4]
(b) Calculate angle \(CAD\). [4]
(c) Calculate the area of the triangle \(ABC\). [3]
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(a) In triangle \(ABC\), using the cosine rule: \(AC^2 = AB^2 + BC^2 - 2 \cdot AB \cdot BC \cos(110^\circ)\) \(AC^2 = 85^2 + 60^2 - 2(85)(60)\cos(110^\circ)\) \(AC^2 = 7225 + 3600 - 10200(-0.34202)\) \(AC^2 = 10825 + 3488.6 = 14313.6\) \(AC = \sqrt{14313.6} \approx 119.64\text{ m} \approx 119.6\text{ m}\).
(b) In triangle \(ACD\), using the cosine rule to find \(AD\) first: \(AD^2 = AC^2 + CD^2 - 2 \cdot AC \cdot CD \cos(48^\circ)\) \(AD^2 = 119.64^2 + 75^2 - 2(119.64)(75)\cos(48^\circ)\) \(AD^2 = 14313.6 + 5625 - 17946(0.66913)\) \(AD^2 = 19938.6 - 12008.2 = 7930.4\) \(AD \approx 89.05\text{ m}\).
Now using the sine rule in triangle \(ACD\) to find angle \(CAD\): \(\frac{\sin(\angle CAD)}{CD} = \frac{\sin(48^\circ)}{AD}\) \(\sin(\angle CAD) = \frac{75 \cdot \sin(48^\circ)}{89.05} \approx \frac{75 \cdot 0.74314}{89.05} \approx 0.62586\) \(\angle CAD = \arcsin(0.62586) \approx 38.75^\circ \approx 38.8^\circ\).
(c) \(\text{Area of } ABC = \frac{1}{2} \cdot AB \cdot BC \cdot \sin(ABC) = \frac{1}{2} \cdot 85 \cdot 60 \cdot \sin(110^\circ) = 2550 \cdot 0.93969 \approx 2396.2\text{ m}^2\). To 3 significant figures, this is \(2400\text{ m}^2\).
Marking scheme
(a) M1 for correct cosine rule equation: \(AC^2 = 85^2 + 60^2 - 2 \cdot 85 \cdot 60 \cos(110^\circ)\), A1 for evaluation of cos term, A1 for \(AC^2 = 14313.6\), A1 for \(AC \approx 119.6\) or \(120\) (b) M1 for cosine rule to find \(AD\), A1 for \(AD \approx 89.1\), M1 for sine rule setup: \(\frac{\sin(\angle CAD)}{75} = \frac{\sin(48^\circ)}{89.05}\), A1 for angle \(CAD \approx 38.8^\circ\) (accept 38.7 to 38.9) (c) M1 for area formula: \(\frac{1}{2} \cdot 85 \cdot 60 \cdot \sin(110^\circ)\), A1 for correct calculation, A1 for \(2400\) or \(2396\)
Question 4 · Structured multi-part questions
11 marks
The points \(A\) and \(B\) have coordinates \((2, -3)\) and \((6, 5)\) respectively.
(a) Find the gradient of the line \(AB\). [2]
(b) Find the equation of the line \(AB\). [2]
(c) Find the coordinates of the midpoint of \(AB\). [2]
(d) Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of \(AB\) in the form \(y = mx + c\). [3]
(e) Point \(C\) lies on the perpendicular bisector of \(AB\) such that its x-coordinate is \(-2\). Find its y-coordinate. [2]
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(d) The gradient of the perpendicular bisector is the negative reciprocal of the gradient of \(AB\). \(m_{\perp} = -\frac{1}{2} = -0.5\). Since it passes through the midpoint \((4, 1)\): \(y - 1 = -0.5(x - 4) \implies y = -0.5x + 3\).
(a) M1 for correct formula with values, A1 for 2 (b) M1 for standard line equation format using their gradient, A1 for \(y = 2x - 7\) (c) M1 for formula setup, A1 for \((4, 1)\) (d) M1 for perpendicular gradient \(-0.5\), M1 for using midpoint \((4,1)\) with perpendicular gradient, A1 for \(y = -0.5x + 3\) (e) M1 for substituting \(x = -2\) into their line, A1 for 4
Question 5 · Structured multi-part questions
11 marks
A curve has the equation \(y = 2x^3 - 9x^2 - 24x + 12\).
(a) Find the derivative \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x}\). [2]
(b) Find the coordinates of the two turning points of the curve. [5]
(c) Determine the nature of each turning point. Show your working clearly. [4]
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(a) Differentiating term by term: \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = 6x^2 - 18x - 24\).
(c) The second derivative is \(\frac{\mathrm{d}^2y}{\mathrm{d}x^2} = 12x - 18\). At \(x = -1\): \(\frac{\mathrm{d}^2y}{\mathrm{d}x^2} = 12(-1) - 18 = -30 < 0\), which indicates a local maximum. At \(x = 4\): \(\frac{\mathrm{d}^2y}{\mathrm{d}x^2} = 12(4) - 18 = 30 > 0\), which indicates a local minimum.
Marking scheme
(a) B2 for \(6x^2 - 18x - 24\) (B1 for at least two terms correct) (b) M1 for setting their derivative to 0, M1 for factoring/solving to find \(x = 4, x = -1\), M1 for substituting \(x = -1\) into curve equation, M1 for substituting \(x = 4\) into curve equation, A1 for both points \((-1, 25)\) and \((4, -100)\) correct (c) M1 for finding second derivative \(12x - 18\), M1 for substituting \(x = -1\) to get negative result, M1 for substituting \(x = 4\) to get positive result, A1 for correct conclusion (Maximum at \(x=-1\), Minimum at \(x=4\))
Question 6 · Structured multi-part questions
11 marks
(a) Liam invests \(\$4500\) at a rate of \(2.8\%\) per year compound interest. Calculate the total value of Liam’s investment at the end of \(8\) years. Give your answer correct to the nearest dollar. [3]
(b) Sophia invests \(\$5000\) in another account. At the end of \(5\) years, the value of her investment is \(\$5800\). Calculate the rate of compound interest per year for Sophia’s account. [4]
(c) The population of a city is decreasing exponentially at a rate of \(1.5\%\) per year. The population now is \(240\,000\). Calculate the population of the city after \(10\) years, correct to the nearest hundred. [4]
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(a) \(V = 4500 \times (1 + 0.028)^8 = 4500 \times (1.028)^8\). \(V \approx 4500 \times 1.24683 = 5610.74\). To the nearest dollar, this is \(\$5611\).
(b) Let \(r\) be the rate of interest. \(5000 \times (1 + r)^5 = 5800 \implies (1 + r)^5 = 1.16\). \(1 + r = 1.16^{0.2} \approx 1.0301\). \(r \approx 0.0301 \implies 3.01\%\).
(a) M1 for compound interest formula setup: \(4500 \times 1.028^8\), A1 for \(5610.74\), B1 for rounding to \(5611\) (b) M1 for compound interest setup: \(5000(1+r)^5 = 5800\), M1 for dividing by \(5000\) to get \(1.16\), M1 for \(\sqrt[5]{1.16}\), A1 for \(3.01\%\) (accept 3.0% to 3.02%) (c) M1 for population formula: \(240000 \times 0.985^{10}\), A1 for correct evaluation \(206335\), B1 for rounding to nearest hundred (\(206300\))
Question 7 · Structured multi-part questions
11 marks
(a) Show that \(\frac{3}{2x - 1} - \frac{2}{x + 3}\) can be written as \(\frac{11 - x}{(2x - 1)(x + 3)}\). [3]
(b) Solve the equation \(\frac{3}{2x - 1} - \frac{2}{x + 3} = 1\). Show all your working and give your answers correct to 2 decimal places. [8]
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(a) M1 for finding a common denominator, M1 for expanding the numerator correctly, A1 for showing the final simplified form \(\frac{11-x}{(2x-1)(x+3)}\) (b) M1 for setting up the equation \(11 - x = (2x - 1)(x + 3)\), M1 for expanding the RHS: \(2x^2 + 5x - 3\), M1 for rearranging to form quadratic \(2x^2 + 6x - 14 = 0\) or \(x^2 + 3x - 7 = 0\), M1 for correct use of quadratic formula with their coefficients, A1 for \(\sqrt{37}\) or \(\sqrt{148}\), A1 for one correct solution, A1 for other correct solution (accept 1.54 and -4.54)
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(a) Sequence A is an arithmetic sequence with a common difference of 3. \(n\text{th term} = 4 + 3(n - 1) = 3n + 1\).
(b) Sequence B values: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30. First differences: 4, 6, 8, 10. Second differences: 2, 2, 2. This is a quadratic sequence of the form \(an^2 + bn + c\) where \(2a = 2 \implies a = 1\). Comparing terms to \(n^2\): \(n=1: 2 - 1 = 1\) \(n=2: 6 - 4 = 2\) \(n=3: 12 - 9 = 3\) This residual is equal to \(n\). Thus, the \(n\)th term is \(n^2 + n\).
(c) Sequence C values: \(3^1, 3^2, 3^3, \dots\). This is a geometric sequence where the \(n\)th term is \(3^n\).
(ii) Substitute \(n = 10\) into \(n^3 - 2n\): \(10^3 - 2(10) = 1000 - 20 = 980\).
Marking scheme
(a) M1 for realizing difference is 3, A1 for \(3n + 1\) (b) M1 for quadratic method (finding second difference of 2), M1 for adjusting to \(n^2\), A1 for \(n^2 + n\) (c) M1 for identifying powers of 3, A1 for \(3^n\) (d)(i) M1 for substituting \(n = 5\) into formula, A1 for 115 (d)(ii) M1 for substituting \(n = 10\) into formula, A1 for leading to 980
Question 9 · structured
11 marks
A solid metal cone has radius 6 cm and height 15 cm. (a) Show that the volume of the cone is 180ΓΙ cm^3. (b) The cone is melted down and all the metal is used to make identical solid spheres of radius 1.5 cm. Calculate the volume of one sphere, leaving your answer in terms of ΓΙ. (c) Find the number of complete spheres that can be made. (d) A larger cone is mathematically similar to the original cone. The volume of the larger cone is 1440ΓΙ cm^3. (i) Find the scale factor of similarity. (ii) Calculate the total surface area of the original cone.
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(a) Volume of a cone is V = (1/3) * ΓΙ * r^2 * h. Substituting r = 6 and h = 15 gives V = (1/3) * ΓΙ * 6^2 * 15 = (1/3) * ΓΙ * 36 * 15 = 180ΓΙ cm^3. (b) Volume of a sphere is V_s = (4/3) * ΓΙ * R^3. Substituting R = 1.5 gives V_s = (4/3) * ΓΙ * (1.5)^3 = (4/3) * ΓΙ * 3.375 = 4.5ΓΙ cm^3. (c) Number of spheres = (Volume of cone) / (Volume of one sphere) = 180ΓΙ / 4.5ΓΙ = 40. (d)(i) Let k be the scale factor. The ratio of the volumes of similar shapes is equal to the cube of the scale factor: k^3 = (Volume of larger cone) / (Volume of original cone) = 1440ΓΙ / 180ΓΙ = 8. Therefore, k = ∛8 = 2. (ii) The total surface area of a cone is A = ΓΙ * r^2 + ΓΙ * r * l, where l is the slant height. Since l^2 = r^2 + h^2, we have l = √(6^2 + 15^2) = √(36 + 225) = √261 ≈ 16.155 cm. Total surface area = ΓΙ * 6^2 + ΓΙ * 6 * 16.155 = 36ΓΙ + 96.93ΓΙ = 132.93ΓΙ ≈ 417.6 cm^2. Rounding to 3 significant figures gives 418 cm^2.
Marking scheme
(a) M1 for (1/3) * ΓΙ * 6^2 * 15, A1 for completing proof to show 180ΓΙ. (b) M1 for (4/3) * ΓΙ * 1.5^3, A1 for 4.5ΓΙ or 9ΓΙ/2. (c) M1 for 180ΓΙ / their (b), A1 for 40. (d)(i) M1 for k^3 = 1440ΓΙ / 180ΓΙ or k^3 = 8, A1 for 2. (d)(ii) M1 for slant height l = √(6^2 + 15^2), M1 for total surface area formula ΓΙ * r^2 + ΓΙ * r * l with their values, A1 for 418 or 417.6.
Question 10 · structured
11 marks
A bag contains 5 red balls and 3 blue balls. Two balls are selected at random from the bag, one after the other, without replacement. (a) Calculate the probability that: (i) both balls are red, (ii) the two balls are of different colours. (b) In a game, a player wins $5 if they select two balls of the same colour, and loses $2 if they select two balls of different colours. (i) Show that the probability of selecting two balls of the same colour is 13/28. (ii) Calculate the expected win or loss for a player playing this game once.
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(a)(i) M1 for (5/8) * (4/7), A1 for 5/14 or 20/56 or 0.357. (ii) M1 for (5/8)*(3/7) or (3/8)*(5/7), M1 for summing both products, A1 for 15/28 or 30/56 or 0.536. (b)(i) M1 for P(Blue, Blue) = (3/8)*(2/7), M1 for summing P(Red, Red) + P(Blue, Blue), A1 for obtaining 13/28. (ii) M1 for 5 * (13/28), M1 for -2 * (15/28), A1 for expected win of $1.25.
Question 11 · structured
11 marks
The equation of a curve is y = 2x^3 - 3x^2 - 12x + 5. (a) Find the derivative, dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of the two turning points of the curve. (c) Determine the nature of each of the turning points. Show your working clearly. (d) Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point where x = 1.
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(a) Differentiating the equation term by term, we get: dy/dx = d/dx(2x^3) - d/dx(3x^2) - d/dx(12x) + d/dx(5) = 6x^2 - 6x - 12. (b) At the turning points, the derivative is zero: 6x^2 - 6x - 12 = 0. Dividing by 6: x^2 - x - 2 = 0. Factoring: (x - 2)(x + 1) = 0, so x = 2 or x = -1. When x = 2, y = 2(2)^3 - 3(2)^2 - 12(2) + 5 = 16 - 12 - 24 + 5 = -15. When x = -1, y = 2(-1)^3 - 3(-1)^2 - 12(-1) + 5 = -2 - 3 + 12 + 5 = 12. The coordinates of the turning points are (2, -15) and (-1, 12). (c) Using the second derivative: d^2y/dx^2 = 12x - 6. For x = 2: d^2y/dx^2 = 12(2) - 6 = 18. Since this is positive, (2, -15) is a minimum turning point. For x = -1: d^2y/dx^2 = 12(-1) - 6 = -18. Since this is negative, (-1, 12) is a maximum turning point. (d) At x = 1, y = 2(1)^3 - 3(1)^2 - 12(1) + 5 = -8. The gradient at x = 1 is dy/dx = 6(1)^2 - 6(1) - 12 = -12. Using the equation of a straight line, y - y1 = m(x - x1): y - (-8) = -12(x - 1) => y + 8 = -12x + 12 => y = -12x + 4.
Marking scheme
(a) B1 for two terms correct in differentiation, B1 for all terms correct. (b) M1 for setting their dy/dx = 0, A1 for x = 2 and x = -1, A1 for y = -15 and y = 12, A1 for coordinates paired correctly. (c) M1 for finding second derivative d^2y/dx^2 = 12x - 6, M1 for evaluating at their x-values, A1 for correct conclusion of maximum at (-1, 12) and minimum at (2, -15). (d) M1 for evaluating gradient at x = 1 to find m = -12 and finding y = -8, A1 for y = -12x + 4.
Question 12 · structured
11 marks
The plot of land ABC is a triangle with AB = 85 m, BC = 110 m, and angle ABC = 64°. (a) Calculate the distance AC. (b) Calculate the area of the plot of land ABC. (c) Calculate the shortest distance from B to AC. (d) A vertical flagpole, BP, of height 15 m stands at corner B. Calculate the angle of elevation of the top of the flagpole, P, from corner A.
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(a) Using the Cosine Rule: AC^2 = AB^2 + BC^2 - 2 * AB * BC * cos(ABC) = 85^2 + 110^2 - 2 * 85 * 110 * cos(64°) = 7225 + 12100 - 18700 * 0.43837 = 19325 - 8197.54 = 11127.46. AC = ∑11127.46 = 105.487 m ≈ 105 m (to 3 significant figures). (b) Area of a triangle = (1/2) * AB * BC * sin(ABC) = (1/2) * 85 * 110 * sin(64°) = 4675 * 0.89879 = 4201.86 m^2 ≈ 4200 m^2 (to 3 significant figures). (c) The shortest distance d from B to AC represents the height of the triangle with base AC. Area = (1/2) * base * height => 4201.86 = (1/2) * 105.487 * d => d = (2 * 4201.86) / 105.487 = 79.666 m ≈ 79.7 m (to 3 significant figures). (d) In the right-angled triangle ABP, BP is the opposite side (height of flagpole = 15 m) and AB is the adjacent side (distance = 85 m). Let θ be the angle of elevation. tan(θ) = BP / AB = 15 / 85 = 3 / 17 ≈ 0.17647. θ = arctan(0.17647) ≈ 10.007° ≈ 10.0° (correct to 1 decimal place).
Marking scheme
(a) M1 for 85^2 + 110^2 - 2 * 85 * 110 * cos(64°), A1 for AC^2 ≈ 11127, A1 for AC = 105 or 105.5. (b) M1 for (1/2) * 85 * 110 * sin(64°), A1 for 4200 or 4201.9. (c) M1 for using Area = (1/2) * base * height, M1 for substituting their values of Area and AC, A1 for 79.7 or 79.67. (d) M1 for right-angled triangle ABP with BP = 15 and AB = 85, M1 for tan(θ) = 15 / 85, A1 for 10.0°.
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