HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION 2012
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART PAPER 1
SAMPLE SOLUTIONS
Solution
1.
Marks
m12 n8
= m12 n83
n3
n5
= 12
m
1M
1M+1A
Remarks
for
ap
= apq
aq
1M for ap =
1
ap
. . . . . . . . (3)
2.
3a + b
=b1
8
3a + b = 8(b 1)
1M
for 8(b 1)
1M
for putting a on one side
1A
or equivalent
3a + b = 8b 8
3a = 8b 8 b
7b 8
a=
3
. . . . . . . . (3)
3. (a)
x2 6xy + 9y 2
=(x 3y)2
(b) x2 6xy + 9y 2 + 7x 21y
=(x 3y)2 + 7x 21y
1A
or equivalent
1M
for using (a)
1A
or equivalent
=(x 3y) + 7(x 3y)
=(x 3y)(x 3y + 7)
. . . . . . . . (3)
4. (a)
The daily wage of Ada
=480(1 + 20%)
=$576
(b) The daily wage of Christine
480
=
1 20%
=$600
1M
1A
u1 for missing unit
1M
Thus, Christine has the highest daily wage.
1A
f.t.
. . . . . . . . (4)
5. Let x and y be the number of male and female security guards in
each zone respectively.
(
6(x + y) = 132
yx
=4
So, we have 6(2x + 4) = 132.
Solving, we have x = 4.
Thus, the total number of male security guards is 24.
pp1 for undefined symbols
)
1A+1A
1M
for getting a linear equation in x or y only
1A
Let x be the number of male security guards in each zone.
6(x + x + 4) = 132
pp1 for undefined symbols
1A+1M+1A 1A for y = x + 4 + 1M for 6(x + y) = 132
Solving, we have x = 4.
Thus, the total number of male security guards is 24.
1A
. . . . . . . . (4)
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6. (a)
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Remarks
4x + 6
> 2(x 3)
7
4x + 6 > 14x 42
10x > 48
1M
for putting x on one side
10x < 48
x < 4.8
1A
For 2x 10 0, we have x 5.
4x + 6
Therefore, the solution of
> 2(x 3) and 2x 10 0
7
is x < 4.8.
(b) The positive integers satisfying both inequalities in (a) are 1,
2, 3 and 4.
Thus, the number of possible positive integers is 4.
1A
1A
f.t.
. . . . . . . . (4)
7. (a) 18.1 a = 6.8
a = 11.3
1A
b 12.1 = 3.2
b = 15.3
1A
(b) Let c s be the longest running time after training.
c = 18.1 2.9
= 15.2
1M
Since c < b = 15.3, all the students whose running time fall
between 15.3 and 18.1 must have shorter running time after
training.
Thus, at least 25% students have improved in their running
time.
8. (a) 4AED 4BEC
1A
f.t.
. . . . . . . . (4)
1A
DE
AE
=
BE
CE
15
AE = 8
20
=6
(b) AE 2 + BE 2 = 62 + 82
1M
for using side ratio
1A
= 100
= AB 2
1M
Thus, 4AEB is a right-angled triangle.
AC BD.
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(BC + AD) AB
DE = 1020
2
(6 + AD) 12
10 = 1020
2
AD = 11 cm
p
2
(b) CD = AB + (AD BC)2
p
= 122 + (11 6)2
= 169
9. (a)
Remarks
1M
1A
1M
= 13 cm
u1 for missing unit
for using Pythagoras theorem
1A
The total surface area of prism ABCDEF GH
=2 Area of ABCD + DE (AB + BC + CD + AD)
(6 + 11) 12
+ 10 (12 + 6 + 13 + 11)
2
2
=624 cm
=2
1A
u1 for missing unit
. . . . . . . . (5)
10. (a)
mean = 18
1A
median = 16
1A
. . . . . . . . (2)
(b) (i)
The mean number of hours of the 24 questionaires
18 20 + 18 4
=
24
=18
(ii) Let a and b be the number of hours of the other 2 questionaires of the last 4 questionaires.
a + b + 19 + 20
= 18
4
a + b = 33
If the median number of hours of the 24 questionaires is
the same as the median in (a), both a and b must be less
than or equal to 16, i.e. a + b 32.
Thus, it is impossible the new median to be the same as
the median in (a).
11. (a) Let C = a + bA , where a and b are non-zero constants.
So, we have a + 2b = 62 and a + 6b = 74.
Solving, we have a = 56 and b = 3.
1A
pp1 for undefined symbol
1M
1M
1A
f.t.
. . . . . . . . (4)
1A
1M
1A
for either substitution
for both correct
1A
u1 for missing unit
The required cost
=56 + 3(13)
=$ 95
. . . . . . . . (4)
(b)
The surface area of the larger can
3
=13 ( 8)2
1M
for using similarity
1A
u1 for missing unit
=52 m
The required cost
=56 + 3(52)
=$ 212
. . . . . . . . (2)
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12. (a)
Marks
The volume of the cone
1
= r2 h
3
1
= 0.482 0.96
3
=0.073728 m3
Remarks
1 2
r h
3
1M
for V =
1A
u1 for missing unit
0.0737
. . . . . . . . (2)
(b) (i)
The volume of the milk
1 4
= r3
2 3
2
= 0.63
3
=0.144 m3
(ii) The height of the portion of the cone in the milk
p
= 0.62 0.482
4 3
r
3
1M
for V =
1A
u1 for missing unit
1M
for using Pythagoras theorem
1M
for using similarity
=0.36 m
The volume of the portion of the cone in the milk
"
2 #
0.96 0.36
= (0.073728) 1
0.96
=0.044928 m3
The volume of the remaining milk in the container
=0.144 0.044928
=0.311 m
96 cm
Thus, the volume of the remaining milk in the container is
larger than 0.3 m3 .
1A
f.t.
. . . . . . . . (5)
60
cm
36 cm
48 cm
13. (a) Since x 2 is a factor of kx3 21x2 + 24x 4, we have
k(23 ) 21(22 ) + 24(2) 4 = 0
1M
8k = 40
k=5
1A
. . . . . . . . (2)
(b) (i)
The coordinates of R
=(0, 15m2 63m + 72)
1M
The area of rectangle OP QR
=(m)(15m2 63m + 72)
=15m3 63m2 + 72m
1A
(ii) If the area of rectangle OP QR is 12, m satisfy
15m3 63m2 + 72m = 12
5m3 21m2 + 24m 4 = 0
(m 2)(5m2 11m + 2) = 0
1M+1A
1M for (m 2)(am2 + bm + c)
(m 2)(5m 1)(m 2) = 0
1
or m = 2 (repeated)
5
Thus, there are only 2 possible locations of Q such that the
area of rectangle OP QR is 12.
m=
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14. (a) (i) and L are parallel with lies below L by a vertical
distance of 1.
1A+1A
(ii) The equation of L is
x
y
+
=1
3 1
x
y = 1
3
Thus, the equation of is
x
y = 11
3
x 3y 6 = 0
1M
Remarks
1A for parallel +
1A for vertical distance
for intercept form
1M
1A
. . . . . . . . (5)
(b) (i)
The coordinates of Q
=(6, 0)
Subtituting the coordinates of Q into the equation of ,
we have
L.S. = 6 3(0) 6
=0
= R.S.
Thus, Q passes through .
(ii) Since Q passes through , HQ = KQ = radius of C.
Let F and G be the feet of the perpendiculars from A and
B to respectively.
AF = BG =perpendicular distance from L to .
1A
1M
1M
Hence, we have
Area of 4AQH : Area of 4BQK
1
1
= HQ AF : KQ BG
2
2
=1 : 1
1A
. . . . . . . . (4)
15. (a)
The standard deviation after the adjustment
=10 (1 + 20%)
=12
1A
. . . . . . . . (1)
(b) Let be the mean score before the adjustment.
Let xi be the test score of a student before the adjustment.
The standard score of that student after the adjustment
(1.2xi + 5) (1.2 + 5)
12
1.2(xi )
=
12
xi
=
10
Thus, the standard score of each student remains unchange.
=
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for mean score after adjustment
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16. (a)
Marks
Remarks
The required probability
C48 (C12 )4
C416
8
=
13
=
The required probability
14
12
10
=
15
14
13
8
=
13
1M
for numerator or demoninator
1A
r.t. 0.615
n2
n1
1M
for
1A
r.t. 0.615
n4
n2
n6
n3
. . . . . . . . (2)
(b)
The required probability
8
=1
13
5
=
13
1M
for 1 (a)
1A
r.t. 0.385
1M
for considering 2 cases
1A
r.t. 0.385
1M
for considering 3 cases
1A
r.t. 0.385
The required probability
C28 + C38 (C12 )2
C416
5
=
13
The required probability
1
14
2
14
12
3
= +
+
15
15
14
15
14
13
5
=
13
. . . . . . . . (2)
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17. (a) Since C touches the x-axis, the radius of C is 10.
The equation of C is
1A
(x 6)2 + (y 10)2 = 102
Remarks
can be absorbed
1A
. . . . . . . . (2)
(b) The equation of L is y = x + k.
Substituting y = x + k into the equation of C, we have
1M
(x 6)2 + (x + k 10)2 = 102
2x2 2(k 4)x + (k 10)2 64 = 0
Let (x0 , y0 ) be the mid-point of AB.
k4
k
= 2
2
2
k
k
y0 =
2 +k = +2
2
2
x0 =
1M+1A
1A
Thus, the mid-point of AB =
1M for using sum of roots
k
k
2, + 2 .
2
2
The equation of L is y = x + k.
The line passing through (6, 10) and perpendicular to L has
equation
y 10
=1
x6
y =x+4
Substituting y = x + k into the equation, we have
x + k = x + 4
k
k
x = 2, y = + 2
2
2
1M
1A
1M
1A+1A
. . . . . . . . (5)
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Remarks
18. (a) By sine formula,
PA
AB
=
sin P BA
sin AP B
20
PA
=
sin 60
sin (180 72 60 )
1M
P A 23.30704256
P A 23.3
1A
r.t.
. . . . . . . . (2)
(b) (i) Let E, F , G be the feet of the perpendicular of P to the
plane ABCD, the line AB and the line BC respectively.
AF
= cos P AB
PA
AF 7.20227224
AF
= cos EAF
AE
7.20227224
AE
cos 45
10.18555108
p
P E = P A2 AE 2
p
23.307042562 10.185551082
1M
20.96360613
EG = F B
1M
= AB AF
12.79772776
tan = tan P GE
PE
=
EG
1.638072518
1M
for identifying the angle
58.59703733
58.6
1A
(ii) tan = tan P BE =
PE
EB
1M
for identifying the angle
1A
f.t.
EB > EG
PE
PE
<
EB
EG
tan < tan
<
. . . . . . . . (6)
Q
P
D
E
G
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19. (a) (i)
A(1) = ab2 = 254100
A(2) = ab2(2) = 307461
Solving, we have b = 1.1 and a = 210000.
1A+1A
2(4)
A(4) = ab
= (210000)(1.214 )
= 450, 153.6501
Thus, the weight of the cargos handled in the 4-th year is
450,153.6501 tonnes.
(ii) The total weight of the cargos handled in n years
n
X
=
A(i)
1A
r.t. 450,000
1M
for summing up A(i)
1M
for
i=1
ab2 (b2n 1)
b2 1
i=1
(210, 000)(1.21)(1.21n 1)
=
1.21 1
=1, 210, 000(1.21n 1) tonnes
kri =
kr(rn 1)
r1
1A
. . . . . . . . (6)
A(n)
1M
for considering the ratio
B(m)
A(n)
ab2n
(b) (i)
=
B(m)
2abm
b2n
= n4
2b
1 n+4
= 1.1
2
1 for n log1.1 2 4 3.27
Thus, for the first 3 years, the weight of the cargos handled
by Y is larger than that by X.
(ii) The total weight of the cargos handled in n years by X
and Y
n4
n
X
X
2i
2abi
ab +
=
i=1
n
X
1A
for changing m to n 4
1A
f.t.
1A
for correct upper limits
1M
for setting up a quadratic equation
i=1
2(210, 000)(1.1)(1.1n4 1)
1.1 1
4,
200,
000
=1, 210, 000(1.12n ) +
(1.1n ) 5, 830, 000
1.331
Let x = 1.1n , we have
4, 200, 000
1, 210, 000x2 +
x 5, 830, 000 > 20, 000, 000
1.331
1, 610, 510x2 + 4, 200, 000x 34, 379, 730 > 0
=1, 210, 000(1.21n 1) +
x < 6.104700691 (rejected since 1.1n > 0 ) or
x > 3.496831134.
Thus, we have
1A
1.1n > 3.496831134
n > 13.13455888
The new facility should be installed in the 13-th year.
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