An original Thinka practice paper modelled on the structure and difficulty of the 2022 HKDSE Mathematics M1 (Calculus and Statistics) paper. Not affiliated with or reproduced from HKDSE.
Section A
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8 Question · 50 marks
Question 1 · Short Question
5 marks
The lifetime of a certain model of wireless earbuds follows a normal distribution with a standard deviation of \(1.2\) hours. A random sample of \(64\) earbuds is selected and the sample mean lifetime is found to be \(8.5\) hours.
(a) Construct a \(95\%\) confidence interval for the population mean lifetime of this model of earbuds. (2 marks)
(b) Suppose another random sample of size \(n\) is selected. Find the minimum value of \(n\) such that the width of the \(95\%\) confidence interval for the population mean lifetime is at most \(0.4\) hours. (3 marks)
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(a) A \(95\%\) confidence interval for the population mean \(\mu\) is \[ \left( 8.5 - 1.96 \cdot \frac{1.2}{\sqrt{64}},\, 8.5 + 1.96 \cdot \frac{1.2}{\sqrt{64}} \right) = (8.5 - 0.294,\, 8.5 + 0.294) = (8.206,\, 8.794) \]
(b) The width of the \(95\%\) confidence interval is \(2(1.96)\left(\frac{1.2}{\sqrt{n}}\right)\). We require: \[ 2(1.96)\left(\frac{1.2}{\sqrt{n}}\right) \le 0.4 \] \[ \frac{4.704}{\sqrt{n}} \le 0.4 \] \[ \sqrt{n} \ge \frac{4.704}{0.4} = 11.76 \] \[ n \ge 11.76^2 = 138.2976 \] Since \(n\) must be an integer, the minimum value of \(n\) is \(139\).
(a) Expand \((1 - 3x)^6\) in ascending powers of \(x\) up to the term in \(x^2\). (2 marks)
(b) In the expansion of \((2 + kx)(1 - 3x)^6\), where \(k\) is a constant, the coefficient of \(x^2\) is \(90\). (i) Find the value of \(k\). (ii) Hence, find the coefficient of \(x\) in the expansion of \((2 + kx)(1 - 3x)^6\). (3 marks)
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(a) Expand \(e^{-2kx}\) in ascending powers of \(x\) as far as the term in \(x^2\).
(b) In the expansion of \((1 + 4x)^5 e^{-2kx}\), the coefficient of \(x\) is \(14\). (i) Find the value of \(k\). (ii) Find the coefficient of \(x^2\) in the expansion of \((1 + 4x)^5 e^{-2kx}\).
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The slope of the tangent to a curve \(C\) at any point \((x, y)\) is given by \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = \frac{x+2}{\sqrt{2x+1}}\) for \(x > -\frac{1}{2}\). It is given that \(C\) passes through the point \((4, 10)\).
(b) Let \(\bar{X}\) be the mean of \(100\) independent random observations of \(X\). Using the central limit theorem, estimate \(\mathrm{P}(\bar{X} < 0.95)\).
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(a) Since the sum of all probabilities is 1, \[ 0.2 + p + q = 1 \implies p + q = 0.8 \] Given \(\mathrm{E}(X) = 1.1\), \[ (-2)(0.2) + (1)(p) + (3)(q) = 1.1 \] \[ -0.4 + p + 3q = 1.1 \implies p + 3q = 1.5 \] Solving the system of equations: \[ (p + 3q) - (p + q) = 1.5 - 0.8 \implies 2q = 0.7 \implies q = 0.35 \] \[ p = 0.8 - 0.35 = 0.45 \] Now find \(\mathrm{E}(X^2)\): \[ \mathrm{E}(X^2) = (-2)^2(0.2) + (1)^2(0.45) + (3)^2(0.35) = 0.8 + 0.45 + 3.15 = 4.4 \] \[ \mathrm{Var}(X) = \mathrm{E}(X^2) - [\mathrm{E}(X)]^2 = 4.4 - (1.1)^2 = 4.4 - 1.21 = 3.19 \]
(a) \(0.2 + p + q = 1\) (1M) \((-2)(0.2) + p + 3q = 1.1\) (1M) \(p = 0.45\) and \(q = 0.35\) (1A for both correct) \(\mathrm{Var}(X) = 3.19\) (1A)
(b) \(\bar{X} \sim N\left(1.1, \frac{3.19}{100}\right)\) (1M, can be absorbed in standardisation) Standardisation \(\mathrm{P}\left(Z < \frac{0.95 - 1.1}{\sqrt{0.0319}}\right)\) (1M) \(0.2005\) (r.t. 0.2005) (1A)
Question 6 · Short Question
7 marks
Let \(E\) and \(F\) be two events such that \(\mathrm{P}(E \mid F) = 0.4\), \(\mathrm{P}(E \mid F') = 0.25\) and \(\mathrm{P}(F) = k\), where \(0 < k < 1\).
(ii) When \(k = 0.5\), \[ \mathrm{P}(E) = 0.15(0.5) + 0.25 = 0.325 \] Since \(\mathrm{P}(E \mid F) = 0.4 \neq 0.325 = \mathrm{P}(E)\) (or \(\mathrm{P}(E \cap F) = 0.2 \neq \mathrm{P}(E)\mathrm{P}(F) = 0.1625\)), \(E\) and \(F\) are not independent.
(iii) \[ \mathrm{P}(E) + \mathrm{P}(G) = 0.325 + 0.75 = 1.075 > 1 \] If \(E\) and \(G\) were mutually exclusive, then \(\mathrm{P}(E \cup G) = \mathrm{P}(E) + \mathrm{P}(G) = 1.075 > 1\), which contradicts the axiom that probability cannot exceed 1. Thus, \(E\) and \(G\) cannot be mutually exclusive.
(ii) Comparing \(\mathrm{P}(E \mid F)\) and \(\mathrm{P}(E)\) (or \(\mathrm{P}(E \cap F)\) and \(\mathrm{P}(E)\mathrm{P}(F)\)) with correct conclusion (1A)
Testing the nature of the stationary points using the first derivative: - For \(x < -7\), \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} < 0\). - For \(-7 < x < 1\), \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} > 0\). - For \(x > 1\), \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} < 0\).
Hence, Maximum point is \(\left(1, \frac{1}{2}\right)\). Minimum point is \(\left(-7, -\frac{1}{14}\right)\).
(c) When \(x = 0\), \(y = \frac{0 + 3}{0^2 + 7} = \frac{3}{7}\). The slope of the tangent at \(x = 0\) is \[ \left.\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x}\right|_{x=0} = \frac{7}{(0 + 7)^2} = \frac{7}{49} = \frac{1}{7} \] The equation of the tangent is \[ y - \frac{3}{7} = \frac{1}{7}(x - 0) \implies x - 7y + 3 = 0 \]
(b) Setting \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = 0\) to find critical values \(x = 1, -7\) (1M) Testing intervals or signs for maximum and minimum (1M) Maximum point \(\left(1, \frac{1}{2}\right)\) and Minimum point \(\left(-7, -\frac{1}{14}\right)\) (1A for both)
(b)(i) Since \(f(x)\) attains an extreme value at \(x = 2\), \(f'(2) = 0\). \[ 2(k + 1 - 2(2))e^{-2(2)} = 0 \] Since \(e^{-4} \neq 0\), \[ k + 1 - 4 = 0 \implies k = 3 \]
(ii) When \(k = 3\), \[ f''(2) = 4(2(2) - 3 - 2)e^{-4} = 4(-1)e^{-4} = -4e^{-4} < 0 \] By the second derivative test, the extreme value is a maximum value.
(iii) Setting \(f''(x) = 0\) with \(k = 3\): \[ 4(2x - 3 - 2)e^{-2x} = 0 \implies 2x - 5 = 0 \implies x = \frac{5}{2} \] For \(x < \frac{5}{2}\), \(f''(x) < 0\), and for \(x > \frac{5}{2}\), \(f''(x) > 0\). So the concavity changes at \(x = \frac{5}{2}\). The corresponding \(y\)-coordinate is \[ f\left(\frac{5}{2}\right) = \left(2\left(\frac{5}{2}\right) - 3\right)e^{-2(5/2)} = (5 - 3)e^{-5} = 2e^{-5} \] Thus, the point of inflexion is \(\left(\frac{5}{2}, 2e^{-5}\right)\).
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(a) \(f'(x) = 2(k + 1 - 2x)e^{-2x}\) (1M for product rule, 1A for answer) \(f''(x) = 4(2x - k - 2)e^{-2x}\) (1A)
(b)(i) \(f'(2) = 0 \implies k = 3\) (1M)
(ii) \(f''(2) = -4e^{-4} < 0\) with conclusion (1A)
(c) Let \( R \) be the region bounded by the curve \( y = f(x) \), the \( x \)-axis, and the straight lines \( x = 0 \) and \( x = 2 \). (i) Find the exact area of \( R \). (ii) Determine whether the estimate obtained in (a) is an over-estimate or an under-estimate. Explain your answer.
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(a) Width of each sub-interval \( \Delta x = \frac{2-0}{4} = 0.5 \).
(ii) \(\begin{aligned} \int f(x) \, dx &= \int (x+2)e^{-x} \, dx \\ &= - \int \frac{d}{dx} \left( (x+3)e^{-x} \right) dx \\ &= -(x+3)e^{-x} + C \end{aligned}\) where \( C \) is an arbitrary constant.
(c) (i) Since \( f(x) = (x+2)e^{-x} > 0 \) for all \( 0 \le x \le 2 \), \(\begin{aligned} \text{Area of } R &= \int_{0}^{2} (x+2)e^{-x} \, dx \\ &= \left[ -(x+3)e^{-x} \right]_{0}^{2} \\ &= -5e^{-2} - (-3e^0) \\ &= 3 - 5e^{-2} \end{aligned}\)
(ii) \( f'(x) = -(x+1)e^{-x} \) \(\begin{aligned} \frac{d^2}{dx^2} f(x) &= \frac{d}{dx} \left( -(x+1)e^{-x} \right) \\ &= -e^{-x} + (x+1)e^{-x} \\ &= x e^{-x} \end{aligned}\) For \( 0 < x < 2 \), \( x > 0 \) and \( e^{-x} > 0 \), so \( \frac{d^2}{dx^2} f(x) > 0 \). Thus, the curve is concave upwards on \( [0, 2] \). Therefore, the estimate obtained in (a) is an over-estimate.
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(a) 1M: for applying trapezoidal rule 1M: for correct values of \( f(x) \) 1A: for \( 2.3358 \) (accept r.t. 2.3358)
(b)(i) 1A: for \( -(x+2)e^{-x} \)
(b)(ii) 1M: for using the result in (b)(i) 1A: for \( -(x+3)e^{-x} + C \) (must include constant of integration)
(c)(i) 1M: for substituting limits into the antiderivative 1A: for \( 3 - 5e^{-2} \) (or \( 3 - \frac{5}{e^2} \))
(c)(ii) 1M: for finding \( \frac{d^2}{dx^2} f(x) = x e^{-x} \) 1M: for showing \( \frac{d^2}{dx^2} f(x) > 0 \) for \( 0 < x < 2 \) 1A (f.t.): for concluding that it is an over-estimate
Question 2 · structured
12 marks
Let \( k \) be a positive constant. Define \( f(x) = \frac{kx}{e^{2x}} \) for all real numbers \( x \).
(a) Find \( f'(x) \) and \( f''(x) \). (3 marks)
(b) (i) Find the coordinates of the maximum point of the graph of \( y = f(x) \). (ii) Determine the range of values of \( x \) for which the graph of \( y = f(x) \) is concave downward. (3 marks)
(c) (i) By considering \( \frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}x}\left( (2x+1)e^{-2x} \right) \), find \( \int f(x) \,\mathrm{d}x \). (ii) A company models its instantaneous profit rate (in million dollars per year) at time \( t \) years (\( t \ge 0 \)) by \( P'(t) = f(t) + \frac{2}{t+1} \). It is given that \( P(0) = 0 \) and \( f(0.5) = 4e^{-1} \). \quad (1) Find the value of \( k \). \quad (2) Find the total profit of the company in the first 2 years, correct to 4 decimal places. (6 marks)
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(b) (i) Setting \( f'(x) = 0 \): \( k(1-2x)e^{-2x} = 0 \implies x = \frac{1}{2} \) Since \( f''\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = 4k\left(\frac{1}{2}-1\right)e^{-1} = -2ke^{-1} < 0 \), \( f(x) \) attains its maximum at \( x = \frac{1}{2} \). \( f\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = \frac{k(1/2)}{e^{2(1/2)}} = \frac{k}{2e} \) Thus, the coordinates of the maximum point are \( \left(\frac{1}{2}, \frac{k}{2e}\right) \).
(ii) For the graph to be concave downward, \( f''(x) < 0 \): \( 4k(x-1)e^{-2x} < 0 \) Since \( k > 0 \) and \( e^{-2x} > 0 \) for all \( x \), we have: \( x - 1 < 0 \implies x < 1 \)
(c) (i) \( \frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}x}\left( (2x+1)e^{-2x} \right) = 2e^{-2x} + (2x+1)(-2e^{-2x}) = -4xe^{-2x} \) Thus, \( xe^{-2x} = -\frac{1}{4}\frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}x}\left( (2x+1)e^{-2x} \right) \) \( \int f(x) \,\mathrm{d}x = k \int xe^{-2x} \,\mathrm{d}x = -\frac{k}{4}(2x+1)e^{-2x} + C \), where \( C \) is a constant.
(ii) (1) Since \( f(0.5) = 4e^{-1} \): \( \frac{k(0.5)}{e^{2(0.5)}} = 4e^{-1} \implies 0.5k e^{-1} = 4e^{-1} \implies k = 8 \)
(2) The total profit in the first 2 years is: \( P(2) - P(0) = \int_0^2 P'(t) \,\mathrm{d}t \) \( = \int_0^2 \left( 8te^{-2t} + \frac{2}{t+1} \right) \mathrm{d}t \) \( = \left[ -2(2t+1)e^{-2t} + 2\ln(t+1) \right]_0^2 \) \( = \left( -2(5)e^{-4} + 2\ln 3 \right) - \left( -2(1)e^0 + 2\ln 1 \right) \) \( = 2 - 10e^{-4} + 2\ln 3 \) \( \approx 2 - 0.183156 + 2.197225 \approx 4.0141 \) million dollars.
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(a) \( f'(x) = k(1-2x)e^{-2x} \) : 1M For using product rule to differentiate \( f'(x) \) : 1M \( f''(x) = 4k(x-1)e^{-2x} \) : 1A
(b) (i) \( x = \frac{1}{2} \) and \( y = \frac{k}{2e} \) with justification of maximum : 1M+1A (ii) \( x < 1 \) : 1A
(c) (i) \( \frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}x}\left( (2x+1)e^{-2x} \right) = -4xe^{-2x} \) : 1M \( \int f(x)\,\mathrm{d}x = -\frac{k}{4}(2x+1)e^{-2x} + C \) : 1A (ii) (1) \( k = 8 \) : 1A (2) Setting up \( \int_0^2 P'(t)\,\mathrm{d}t \) : 1M Using results from (c)(i) and integrating \( \frac{2}{t+1} \) : 1M \( 4.0141 \) (accept \( 2 - 10e^{-4} + 2\ln 3 \)) : 1A
Question 3 · structured
13 marks
(a) Using the trapezoidal rule with 4 sub-intervals, estimate \(\int_{0}^{2} x e^{2x} \, dx\).
(b) (i) Find \(\frac{d}{dx}\left( (2x - 1)e^{2x} \right)\). (ii) Hence, find \(\int x e^{2x} \, dx\).
(c) Find the exact value of \(\int_{0}^{2} x e^{2x} \, dx\).
(d) (i) Find \(\frac{d^2}{dx^2}\left( x e^{2x} \right)\). (ii) Explain whether the estimate obtained in (a) is an over-estimate or an under-estimate.
(e) Let \(S\) be the area of the region bounded by the curve \(y = (x + 1)e^{2x}\), the curve \(y = x e^{2x}\), the line \(x = 0\), and the line \(x = 2\). Find the exact value of \(S\).
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(a) Let \(f(x) = x e^{2x}\). With \(n = 4\) sub-intervals on \([0, 2]\), the width of each sub-interval is \(\Delta x = \frac{2 - 0}{4} = 0.5\). Using the trapezoidal rule: \[ \begin{aligned} \int_{0}^{2} x e^{2x} \, dx &\approx \frac{0.5}{2} \left[ f(0) + f(2) + 2\left( f(0.5) + f(1) + f(1.5) \right) \right] \\ &= 0.25 \left[ 0(e^0) + 2e^4 + 2\left( 0.5e^1 + 1e^2 + 1.5e^3 \right) \right] \\ &= 0.25 \left( 2e^4 + e + 2e^2 + 3e^3 \right) \\ &\approx 0.25 (109.196300 + 2.718282 + 14.778112 + 60.256611) \\ &\approx 46.737326 \\ &\approx 46.7373 \end{aligned} \]
(ii) From (b)(i), \(\frac{d}{dx}\left( (2x - 1)e^{2x} \right) = 4x e^{2x}\). Integrating both sides with respect to \(x\): \[ 4 \int x e^{2x} \, dx = (2x - 1)e^{2x} + C_1 \] \[ \int x e^{2x} \, dx = \frac{1}{4}(2x - 1)e^{2x} + C \] where \(C\) is an arbitrary constant.
(c) Using the antiderivative found in (b)(ii): \[ \begin{aligned} \int_{0}^{2} x e^{2x} \, dx &= \left[ \frac{1}{4}(2x - 1)e^{2x} \right]_{0}^{2} \\ &= \frac{1}{4}(2(2) - 1)e^{2(2)} - \frac{1}{4}(2(0) - 1)e^{2(0)} \\ &= \frac{3e^4}{4} - \left(-\frac{1}{4}\right) \\ &= \frac{3e^4 + 1}{4} \end{aligned} \]
(ii) For all \(x \in [0, 2]\), \(x + 1 > 0\) and \(e^{2x} > 0\), so \[ \frac{d^2}{dx^2}\left( x e^{2x} \right) = 4(x + 1)e^{2x} > 0 \] Since the curve \(y = x e^{2x}\) is concave upwards on \([0, 2]\), the line segments connecting the consecutive points lie above the curve. Therefore, the estimate in (a) is an over-estimate.
(a) - 1M: Correct application of the trapezoidal rule formula with \(h = 0.5\) - 1M: Correct substitutions of \(f(0), f(0.5), f(1), f(1.5), f(2)\) - 1A: Correct estimate \(\approx 46.7373\) (r.t. 46.7373)
(b) (i) - 1M: Product rule differentiation - 1A: \(4x e^{2x}\) (ii) - 1A: \(\frac{1}{4}(2x - 1)e^{2x} + C\) (must include constant of integration \(C\))
(c) - 1M: Applying Fundamental Theorem of Calculus with limits \(0\) and \(2\) - 1A: \(\frac{3e^4 + 1}{4}\) (exact value)
(d) (i) - 1M: Differentiating first derivative using product rule - 1A: \(4(x + 1)e^{2x}\) (ii) - 1A: Showing \(\frac{d^2 y}{dx^2} > 0\) for \(x \in [0, 2]\) and concluding it is an over-estimate (f.t.)
(e) - 1M: Setting up the definite integral for area \(\int_0^2 ((x+1)e^{2x} - xe^{2x}) \, dx\) - 1A: \(\frac{e^4 - 1}{2}\) (exact value)
Question 4 · structured
14 marks
The rate of change of the amount of a certain pollutant in a lake, in \(\text{kg/day}\), is modeled by \[ P(t) = (5t + 10)e^{-0.2t}, \] where \(t\) (\(t \ge 0\)) is the number of days elapsed since the start of a chemical spill. At \(t = 0\), the amount of pollutant in the lake is \(50\text{ kg}\). Denote the amount of pollutant in the lake at time \(t\) days by \(A(t)\text{ kg}\).
(a) Find \(\dfrac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}t}\left[(pt + q)e^{-0.2t}\right]\), where \(p\) and \(q\) are constants. Hence, find \(\displaystyle\int (5t + 10)e^{-0.2t}\,\mathrm{d}t\). (3 marks)
(b) (i) Find \(\dfrac{\mathrm{d}P}{\mathrm{d}t}\). (ii) Find the maximum value of \(P(t)\) and the exact time \(t\) at which this maximum occurs. (4 marks)
(c) Express \(A(t)\) in terms of \(t\). (3 marks)
(d) An environmentalist makes the following two claims: - Claim 1: "The total amount of pollutant in the lake will eventually exceed \(230\text{ kg}\)." - Claim 2: "The time taken for the amount of pollutant in the lake to increase from \(50\text{ kg}\) to \(150\text{ kg}\) is less than \(6\) days."
For each claim, determine whether it is correct. Explain your answer. (4 marks)
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(a) \begin{align*} \frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}t}\left[(pt + q)e^{-0.2t}\right] &= p e^{-0.2t} + (pt + q)(-0.2e^{-0.2t}) \\ &= (-0.2pt + p - 0.2q)e^{-0.2t} \end{align*} Setting \((-0.2pt + p - 0.2q)e^{-0.2t} = (5t + 10)e^{-0.2t}\): Comparing coefficients: \begin{align*} -0.2p &= 5 \implies p = -25 \\ p - 0.2q &= 10 \implies -25 - 0.2q = 10 \implies q = -175 \end{align*} Therefore, \[ \int (5t + 10)e^{-0.2t}\,\mathrm{d}t = (-25t - 175)e^{-0.2t} + C = -25(t + 7)e^{-0.2t} + C, \] where \(C\) is an arbitrary constant.
(ii) Set \(\dfrac{\mathrm{d}P}{\mathrm{d}t} = 0\): Since \(e^{-0.2t} > 0\) for all \(t\), \[ 3 - t = 0 \implies t = 3 \] Testing the nature of the stationary point: - For \(0 \le t < 3\), \(\dfrac{\mathrm{d}P}{\mathrm{d}t} > 0\). - For \(t > 3\), \(\dfrac{\mathrm{d}P}{\mathrm{d}t} < 0\).
Thus, \(P(t)\) attains its maximum value at \(t = 3\). The maximum value of \(P(t)\) is: \[ P(3) = (5(3) + 10)e^{-0.2(3)} = 25e^{-0.6} \approx 13.7203\text{ kg/day} \]
(d) For Claim 1: Since \(\lim_{t \to \infty} 25(t + 7)e^{-0.2t} = 0\), \[ \lim_{t \to \infty} A(t) = 225 - 0 = 225 \] Since \(A'(t) = P(t) > 0\) for all \(t \ge 0\), \(A(t)\) is strictly increasing for \(t \ge 0\), which implies \(A(t) < 225 < 230\) for all \(t \ge 0\). Thus, the total amount of pollutant will never exceed \(230\text{ kg}\). Claim 1 is incorrect.
For Claim 2: At \(t = 6\), \[ A(6) = 225 - 25(6 + 7)e^{-0.2(6)} = 225 - 325e^{-1.2} \approx 225 - 325(0.301194) \approx 127.1119\text{ kg} \] Since \(A(6) \approx 127.1119 < 150\) and \(A(t)\) is strictly increasing, \(A(t) = 150\) occurs at some \(t > 6\). Therefore, the time taken for the amount of pollutant to reach \(150\text{ kg}\) is greater than \(6\) days. Claim 2 is incorrect.
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(a) - \(\frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}t}\left[(pt+q)e^{-0.2t}\right] = (-0.2pt + p - 0.2q)e^{-0.2t}\): 1M - Equating coefficients to obtain \(p = -25\) and \(q = -175\): 1M - \(-25(t+7)e^{-0.2t} + C\): 1A
(b) (i) \(\frac{\mathrm{d}P}{\mathrm{d}t} = (3-t)e^{-0.2t}\): 1A (ii) - Setting \(\frac{\mathrm{d}P}{\mathrm{d}t} = 0\) and solving \(t = 3\): 1M - Justification of maximum using first derivative test or second derivative test: 1M - Maximum value \(25e^{-0.6}\) (or r.t. 13.72): 1A
(c) - Using \(A(t) = \int P(t)\,\mathrm{d}t\): 1M - Substituting \(t = 0, A = 50\) to find constant \(C_1 = 225\): 1M - \(A(t) = 225 - 25(t+7)e^{-0.2t}\): 1A
(d) - Considering \(\lim_{t \to \infty} A(t) = 225\) and concluding Claim 1 is incorrect: 1M + 1A (f.t.) - Calculating \(A(6) \approx 127.1119 < 150\) and concluding Claim 2 is incorrect: 1M + 1A (f.t.)
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