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Hiking and Geometry Problem Set

Q: What mathematical approach can be used to determine the length of arc ABC in a circle of radius 40 cm given A^OC is 1.9 radians?

To determine the length of arc ABC, the formula for arc length, L = rθ, can be used, where r is the radius and θ is the subtended angle. With a radius of 40 cm and an angle A^OC of 1.9 radians, the arc length ABC is 40 * 1.9 = 76 cm .

Q: Calculate the height of point C from the ground if point A is 12 meters from the base of a windmill and the angle of elevation is 0.6 radians.

To calculate the height of point C from the ground, use the formula for the tangent of the angle of elevation: tan(θ) = height / distance. Given that θ = 0.6 radians and the distance from A to the base is 12 meters, the height is found by h = 12 * tan(0.6). Evaluating this gives approximately 8.21 meters .

Q: How is the rate of change of height function h(t) evaluated when the top of the bucket reaches point B?

The rate of change of the height function h(t) when the bucket is at point B involves differentiating the function h(t) = 13 + 8 cos(π/18 t) - 6 sin(π/18 t) with respect to t. Evaluating this derivative at the specific time t when the height of the bucket corresponds to point B's height requires applying the chain rule to handle the trigonometric functions and ensures capturing instantaneous velocity of change at that point .

Q: How can the cosine rule be applied to find the side length BD in triangle ABD given specific angle measurements?

Using the cosine rule, which states that for any triangle ABC, c^2 = a^2 + b^2 - 2ab cos(C), where C is the included angle between sides a and b, we can substitute the known values for sides and angles in triangle ABD: BD^2 = AB^2 + AD^2 - 2*AB*AD*cos(D). Solving this for BD gives the required side length .

Q: Why would finding the coordinates of point P, the closest point to the origin on the line L, involve calculus?

Finding the coordinates of point P, the closest point to the origin on the line described by r = (-1 3 8) + t(4 5 -1), involves determining where the gradient of the distance function to the origin is zero. This involves setting up the distance function from the origin and differentiating with respect to t to find the minimum distance. This calculus-based approach is necessary because it allows finding the critical points where the slope is zero, indicating minimal distance .

Q: What is the significance of proving the tangent lengths AC = tan θ in a circle with respect to trigonometric identities?

Proving that AC = tan θ when tangents are drawn from points A and B on a circle entails understanding the geometric properties and their connections to trigonometric identities. It demonstrates the relationship between a circle's radius, tangents, and angle θ, and verifies how trigonometric identities can be applied to complex geometric figures to find lengths and areas. This enhances comprehension of how angles and line segments interact within a circle's constrained space .

Q: How does the height of point D above the ground change over time according to the given formula?

The height of point D above the ground changes according to the function h(t) = p cos(3π/10 t) + q, where p and q are real numbers. When t = 0, point D is at its maximum height, indicating that the cosine function starts at its maximum value. The function suggests that the height fluctuates sinusoidally over time, with its amplitude dictated by p and its vertical shift by q .

Q: What method can you use to determine the value of θ given the area of a field accessible to a horse is modeled by a specific formula and set to a fixed value?

To determine the value of θ, given the field's area is modeled by 392θ^2/(θ + sinθ) and set to 460 m^2, utilize numerical methods such as iteration or graphing to solve this transcendental equation. The complexity of θ + sinθ not allowing straightforward algebraic solution requires experimentation with approximations, graph intersects, or computational aids to find an accurate value of θ corresponding to the predetermined area .

Q: How does the law of sines facilitate finding angle DBC given the sides and angles of triangle DCB?

The Law of Sines states that the ratio of the length of a side of a triangle to the sine of its opposite angle is constant for all three sides of the triangle. In triangle DCB, using the known side lengths and angle DCB, along with the corresponding angle, allows for setting up the ratio to determine angle DBC. Specifically, sin(DBC)/DB = sin(110°)/125, solving this equation yields angle DBC .

Q: When trying to find angle BÂC in triangle ABC, what role does the Law of Cosines play in determining geometric properties?

The Law of Cosines provides a means to relate the lengths of a triangle’s sides with the cosine of one of its angles. In triangle ABC, where the sides and angle AĈB are given, the Law of Cosines helps to find the angle BÂC by rearranging the formula and solving for the unknown angle, thus determining the angular geometry critical for further calculations or construction in spatial reasoning .

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Questions
[Link].TZ0.7
Adam sets out for a hike from his camp at point A. He hikes at an average speed of 4.2
km/h for 45 minutes, on a bearing of 035° from the camp, until he stops for a break at
point B.

Adam leaves point B on a bearing of 114° and continues to hike for a distance of 4.6‌km
until he reaches point C.

Adam’s friend Jacob wants to hike directly from the camp to meet Adam at point C .

a. Find the distance from point A to point B. [2]

∧
b.i. Show that AB⁡C is 101°. [2]

[Link]. Find the distance from the camp to point C. [3]

∧
c. Find BC⁡A. [3]

d. Find the bearing that Jacob must take to point C. [3]

e. Jacob hikes at an average speed of 3.9 km/h.

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Find, to the nearest minute, the time it takes for Jacob to reach point C. [3]

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𝜋
Consider a function 𝑓, such that 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 5 . 8sin ( 6 ( 𝑥 + 1 ) ) + 𝑏, 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 10, 𝑏 ∈ 𝑅.

The function 𝑓 has a local maximum at the point (2, 21.8) , and a local minimum at (8,
10.2).

2𝜋
A second function 𝑔 is given by 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑝sin ( ( 𝑥 − 3.75 ) ) + 𝑞, 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 10; 𝑝, 𝑞 ∈ 𝑅.
9

The function 𝑔 passes through the points (3, 2.5) and (6, 15.1).

a. Find the period of 𝑓. [2]

b.i. Find the value of 𝑏. [2]

[Link]. Hence, find the value of 𝑓(6). [2]

c. Find the value of 𝑝 and the value of 𝑞. [5]

d. Find the value of 𝑥 for which the functions have the greatest difference. [2]

[Link].TZ0.1
A metal sphere has a radius 12.7 cm.

Find the volume of the sphere expressing your answer in the form 𝑎 × 10𝑘 ,
1 ⩽ 𝑎 < 10 and 𝑘 ∈ 𝑍.

[3]

The sphere is to be melted down and remoulded into the shape of a cone with a
height of 14.8 cm.

Find the radius of the base of the cone, correct to 2 significant figures. [3]

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The following diagram shows part of a circle with centre O and radius 4 cm.

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Chord AB has a length of 5 cm and AÔB = θ.

a. Find the value of θ, giving your answer in radians. [3]

b. Find the area of the shaded region. [3]

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The base of an electric iron can be modelled as a pentagon ABCDE, where:

BCDE is a rectangle with sides of length (𝑥 + 3) cm and (𝑥 + 5) cm;

ABE is an isosceles triangle, with AB = AE and a height of 𝑥 cm;
the area of ABCDE is 222 cm2 .

Insulation tape is wrapped around the perimeter of the base of the iron, ABCDE.

F is the point on AB such that BF = 8 cm. A heating element in the iron runs in a straight
line, from C to F.

a.i. Write down an equation for the area of ABCDE using the above information.

[2]
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[Link]. Show that the equation in part (a)(i) simplifies to 3𝑥 2 + 19𝑥 − 414 = 0. [2]

b. Find the length of CD. [2]

c. ^
Show that angle BAE = 67.4∘ , correct to one decimal place. [3]

d. Find the length of the perimeter of ABCDE. [3]

e. Calculate the length of CF. [4]

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The following diagram shows a circle with centre O and radius 3.

Points A, P and B lie on the circumference of the circle.

^
Chord AB has length 𝐿 and AOB = 𝜃 radians.

a. Show that arc APB has length 6π - 3𝜃. [2]

b. Show that 𝐿 = √ 18 - 18 cos 𝜃. [2]

c. Arc APB is twice the length of chord AB. Find the value of 𝜃. [3]

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A rocket is travelling in a straight line, with an initial velocity of 140 m s−1. It accelerates to
a new velocity of 500 m s−1 in two stages.

During the first stage its acceleration, 𝑎 m s−2, after 𝑡 seconds is given by
𝑎 ( 𝑡 ) = 240sin ( 2𝑡 ) , where 0 ⩽ 𝑡 ⩽ 𝑘.

The first stage continues for 𝑘 seconds until the velocity of the rocket reaches 375 m s−1.

a. Find an expression for the velocity, 𝑣 m s−1, of the rocket during the first stage.

[4]

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b. Find the distance that the rocket travels during the first stage. [4]

During the second stage, the rocket accelerates at a constant rate. The distance
which the rocket travels during the second stage is the same as the distance it
travels during the first stage.

Find the total time taken for the two stages. [6]

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The following diagram shows a right-angled triangle, ABC, with AC = 10cm, AB = 6cm and
BC = 8cm.

The points D and F lie on [ AC ] .

[ BD ] is perpendicular to [ AC ] .
BEF is the arc of a circle, centred at A.
The region 𝑅 is bounded by [ BD ] , [ DF ] and arc BEF.

a. ^
Find BAC. [2]

b. Find the area of 𝑅. [5]

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The diagram below shows a triangular-based pyramid with base ADC.
Edge BD is perpendicular to the edges AD and CD.

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^ ^
AC = 28.4cm, AB = 𝑥cm, BC = 𝑥 + 2cm, ABC = 0.667, BAD = 0.611

Calculate AD

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Olivia’s house consists of four vertical walls and a sloping roof made from two rectangles.
The height, CD, from the ground to the base of the roof is 4.5 m.
∧ ∧
The base angles of the roof are ABC = 27∘ and AC⁡B = 26∘ .

The house is 10 m long and 5 m wide.

The length AC is approximately 2.84 m.

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Olivia decides to put solar panels on the roof. The solar panels are fitted to both sides of
the roof.

Each panel is 1.6 m long and 0.95 m wide. All the panels must be arranged in uniform
rows, with the shorter edge of each panel parallel to AB or AC. Each panel must be at
least 0.3 m from the edge of the roof and the top of the roof, AF.

Olivia estimates that the solar panels will cover an area of 29 m2.

a. Find the length AB, giving your answer to four significant figures. [5]

b. Find the total area of the two rectangles that make up the roof. [3]

Find the maximum number of complete panels that can be fitted to the whole roof.

[3]

d. Find the percentage error in her estimate. [3]

Olivia investigates arranging the panels, such that the longer edge of each panel is
parallel to AB or AC.

State whether this new arrangement will allow Olivia to fit more solar panels to the
roof. Justify your answer.

[2]

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A pan, in which to cook a pizza, is in the shape of a cylinder. The pan has a diameter of 35
cm and a height of 0.5 cm.

A chef had enough pizza dough to exactly fill the pan. The dough was in the shape of a
sphere.

The pizza was cooked in a hot oven. Once taken out of the oven, the pizza was placed in a
dining room.

The temperature, 𝑃, of the pizza, in degrees Celsius, °C, can be modelled by

𝑃(𝑡) = 𝑎(2.06)−𝑡 + 19, 𝑡 ⩾ 0

where 𝑎 is a constant and 𝑡 is the time, in minutes, since the pizza was taken out of the
oven.

When the pizza was taken out of the oven its temperature was 230 °C.

The pizza can be eaten once its temperature drops to 45 °C.

a. Calculate the volume of this pan. [3]

b. Find the radius of the sphere in cm, correct to one decimal place. [4]

c. Find the value of 𝑎. [2]

Find the temperature that the pizza will be 5 minutes after it is taken out of the oven.

[2]

Calculate, to the nearest second, the time since the pizza was taken out of the oven
until it can be eaten.

[3]

f. In the context of this model, state what the value of 19 represents. [1]

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A water container is made in the shape of a cylinder with internal height ℎ cm and internal
base radius 𝑟 cm.

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The water container has no top. The inner surfaces of the container are to be coated with
a water-resistant material.

The volume of the water container is 0.5 m3 .

The water container is designed so that the area to be coated is minimized.

One can of water-resistant material coats a surface area of 2000 cm2 .

a. Write down a formula for 𝐴, the surface area to be coated. [2]

b. Express this volume in cm3 . [1]

Write down, in terms of 𝑟 and ℎ, an equation for the volume of this water container.

[1]
1000000
d. Show that 𝐴 = 𝜋𝑟2 + . [2]
𝑟

e. Find
d𝐴
. [3]
d𝑟

f. Using your answer to part (e), find the value of 𝑟 which minimizes 𝐴. [3]

g. Find the value of this minimum area. [2]

Find the least number of cans of water-resistant material that will coat the area in
part (g).

[3]

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A factory packages coconut water in cone-shaped containers with a base radius of 5.2 cm
and a height of 13 cm.

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The factory designers are currently investigating whether a cone-shaped container can
be replaced with a cylinder-shaped container with the same radius and the same total
surface area.

a. Find the volume of one cone-shaped container. [2]

b. Find the slant height of the cone-shaped container. [2]

Show that the total surface area of the cone-shaped container is 314 cm2, correct to
three significant figures.

[3]

d. Find the height, ℎ, of this cylinder-shaped container. [4]

The factory director wants to increase the volume of coconut water sold per
container.

State whether or not they should replace the cone-shaped containers with
cylinder‑shaped containers. Justify your conclusion.

[4]

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An archaeological site is to be made accessible for viewing by the public. To do this,
archaeologists built two straight paths from point A to point B and from point B to point
C as shown in the following diagram. The length of path AB is 185 m, the length of path
∧
BC is 250 m, and angle AB⁡C is 125°.

The archaeologists plan to build two more straight paths, AD and DC. For the paths to go
∧ ∧
around the site, angle BA⁡D is to be made equal to 85° and angle BC⁡D is to be made equal
to 70° as shown in the following diagram.

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a. Find the distance from A to C. [3]

∧
b.i. Find the size of angle BA⁡C. [3]

∧
[Link]. Find the size of angle CA⁡D. [1]

∧
c. Find the size of angle AC⁡D. [2]

d. The length of path AD is 287 m. Find the area of the region ABCD. [4]

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The Tower of Pisa is well known worldwide for how it leans.

Giovanni visits the Tower and wants to investigate how much it is leaning. He draws a
diagram showing a non-right triangle, ABC.

On Giovanni’s diagram the length of AB is 56 m, the length of BC is 37 m, and angle ACB is

60°. AX is the perpendicular height from A to BC.

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Giovanni’s tourist guidebook says that the actual horizontal displacement of the
Tower, BX, is 3.9 metres.

a.i.

Use Giovanni’s diagram to show that angle ABC, the angle at which the Tower is
leaning relative to the
horizontal, is 85° to the nearest degree.

[5]

[Link]. Use Giovanni's diagram to calculate the length of AX. [2]

[Link].

Use Giovanni's diagram to find the length of BX, the horizontal displacement of the
Tower.

[2]

b. Find the percentage error on Giovanni’s diagram. [2]

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Giovanni adds a point D to his diagram, such that BD = 45 m, and another triangle is
formed.

Find the angle of elevation of A from D. [3]

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Abdallah owns a plot of land, near the river Nile, in the form of a quadrilateral ABCD.

The lengths of the sides are AB = 40 m, BC = 115 m, CD = 60 m, AD = 84 m and angle

^
BAD = 90∘ .

This information is shown on the diagram.

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The formula that the ancient Egyptians used to estimate the area of a quadrilateral ABCD
is
(AB + CD)(AD + BC)
area = 4
.

Abdallah uses this formula to estimate the area of his plot of land.

a. Show that BD = 93 m correct to the nearest metre. [2]

b. ^
Calculate angle BCD. [3]

c. Find the area of ABCD. [4]

d.i. Calculate Abdallah’s estimate for the area. [2]

[Link]. Find the percentage error in Abdallah’s estimate. [2]

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The following diagram shows a water wheel with centre O and radius 10 metres. Water
flows into buckets, turning the wheel clockwise at a constant speed.

The height, ℎ metres, of the top of a bucket above the ground 𝑡 seconds after it
passes through point A is modelled by the function
π π
ℎ𝑡 = 13 + 8 cos 18 𝑡 - 6 sin 18 𝑡, for 𝑡 ≥ 0.

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A bucket moves around to point B which is at a height of 4 . 06 metres above the

ground. It takes 𝑘 seconds for the top of this bucket to go from point A to point B.

The chord [ AB ] is 17 . 0 metres, correct to three significant figures.

a.i. Find the height of point A above the ground. [2]

[Link].

Calculate the number of seconds it takes for the water wheel to complete one
rotation.

[2]

[Link]. Hence find the number of rotations the water wheel makes in one hour. [2]

b. Find 𝑘. [3]

c. ^
Find AOB. [3]

d. Determine the rate of change of ℎ when the top of the bucket is at B. [2]

[Link].TZ0.S_7

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The following diagram shows a circle with centre O and radius 1 cm. Points A and B lie
^ π
on the circumference of the circle and AOB = 2𝜃, where 0 < 𝜃 < .
2

The tangents to the circle at A and B intersect at point C.

a. Show that AC = tan 𝜃. [1]

Find the value of 𝜃 when the area of the shaded region is equal to the area of sector
OADB.

[6]

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OAB is a sector of the circle with centre O and radius 𝑟, as shown in the following
diagram.

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𝜋
The angle AOB is 𝜃 radians, where 0 < 𝜃 < 2 .

The point C lies on OA and OA is perpendicular to BC.

a. Show that OC = 𝑟cos𝜃. [1]

b. Find the area of triangle OBC in terms of 𝑟 and θ. [2]

3
c. Given that the area of triangle OBC is of the area of sector OAB, find θ. [4]
5

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The following diagram shows the chord [AB] in a circle of radius 8 cm, where AB = 12 cm.

Find the area of the shaded segment.

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The following diagram shows a circle with centre O and radius 40 cm.

^
The points A, B and C are on the circumference of the circle and AOC = 1.9 radians.

a. Find the length of arc ABC. [2]

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b. Find the perimeter of sector OABC. [2]

c. Find the area of sector OABC. [2]

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The following diagram shows a circle, centre O and radius 𝑟 mm. The circle is divided into
five equal sectors.

^
One sector is OAB, and AOB = 𝜃.

The area of sector AOB is 20𝜋 mm2 .

a. Write down the exact value of 𝜃 in radians. [1]

b. Find the value of 𝑟. [3]

c. Find AB. [3]

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The diagram shows a circle, centre O, with radius 4 cm. Points A and B lie on the
circumference of the circle and AÔB = θ , where 0 ≤ θ ≤ 𝜋.

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a. Find the area of the shaded region, in terms of θ. [3]

b. The area of the shaded region is 12 cm2. Find the value of θ. [3]

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Note: In this question, distance is in millimetres.
𝜋
Let 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 𝑎sin⁡( 𝑥 − 2 ) + 𝑎, for 𝑥 ⩾ 0.

The graph of 𝑓 passes through the origin. Let P𝑘 be any point on the graph of 𝑓 with 𝑥-
coordinate 2𝑘𝜋, where 𝑘 ∈ 𝑁. A straight line 𝐿 passes through all the points P𝑘 .

Diagram 1 shows a saw. The length of the toothed edge is the distance AB.

The toothed edge of the saw can be modelled using the graph of 𝑓 and the line 𝐿.
Diagram 2 represents this model.

The shaded part on the graph is called a tooth. A tooth is represented by the region
enclosed by the graph of 𝑓 and the line 𝐿, between P𝑘 and P𝑘 + 1 .

a. Show that 𝑓(2𝜋) = 2𝜋. [3]

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b.i. Find the coordinates of P0 and of P1 . [3]

[Link]. Find the equation of 𝐿. [3]

c. Show that the distance between the 𝑥-coordinates of P𝑘 and P𝑘 + 1 is 2𝜋. [2]

A saw has a toothed edge which is 300 mm long. Find the number of complete
teeth on this saw.

[6]

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The following diagram shows quadrilateral ABCD.

∧ ∧
AB = 11cm,BC = 6cm,BA⁡D = 100∘ , and CB⁡D = 82∘

a. Find DB. [3]

b. Find DC. [3]

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Two points P and Q have coordinates (3, 2, 5) and (7, 4, 9) respectively.

Let PR = 6i − j + 3k.
→

→
a.i. Find PQ. [2]

[Link]. →
Find |PQ|. [2]

b. Find the angle between PQ and PR. [4]

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c. Find the area of triangle PQR. [2]

Hence or otherwise find the shortest distance from R to the line through P and Q.

[3]

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At Grande Anse Beach the height of the water in metres is modelled by the function
ℎ(𝑡) = 𝑝cos(𝑞 × 𝑡) + 𝑟, where 𝑡 is the number of hours after 21:00 hours on 10 December
2017. The following diagram shows the graph of ℎ , for 0 ⩽ 𝑡 ⩽ 72.

The point A(6.25, 0.6) represents the first low tide and B(12.5, 1.5) represents the next
high tide.

a.i. How much time is there between the first low tide and the next high tide? [2]

[Link]. Find the difference in height between low tide and high tide. [2]

b.i. Find the value of 𝑝; [2]

[Link]. Find the value of 𝑞; [3]

[Link]. Find the value of 𝑟. [2]

There are two high tides on 12 December 2017. At what time does the second high
tide occur?

[3]

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A communication tower, T, produces a signal that can reach cellular phones within a
radius of 32 km. A straight road passes through the area covered by the tower’s signal.

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The following diagram shows a line representing the road and a circle representing the
area covered by the tower’s signal. Point R is on the circumference of the circle and
points S and R are on the road. Point S is 38 km from the tower and RŜT = 43˚.

a. Let SR = 𝑥. Use the cosine rule to show that 𝑥 2 − ( 76cos43∘ ) 𝑥 + 420 = 0. [2]

Hence or otherwise, find the total distance along the road where the signal from
the tower can reach cellular phones.

[4]

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Triangle ABC has a = 8.1 cm, b = 12.3 cm and area 15 cm2. Find the largest possible
perimeter of triangle ABC.

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Consider the points A(−3, 4, 2) and B(8, −1, 5).

2 1
A line L has vector equation 𝑟 = ( 0 ) + 𝑡( −2 ). The point C (5, 𝑦, 1) lies on line L.
−5 2

→
a.i. Find AB. [2]

→
[Link]. Find |AB|. [2]

b.i. Find the value of 𝑦. [3]

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[Link]. → 8 [2]
Show that AC = ( −10 ).
−1

→ →
c. Find the angle between AB and AC. [5]

d. Find the area of triangle ABC. [2]

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The depth of water in a port is modelled by the function 𝑑(𝑡) = 𝑝cos⁡𝑞𝑡 + 7.5, for
0 ⩽ 𝑡 ⩽ 12, where 𝑡 is the number of hours after high tide.

At high tide, the depth is 9.7 metres.

At low tide, which is 7 hours later, the depth is 5.3 metres.

a. Find the value of 𝑝. [2]

b. Find the value of 𝑞. [2]

c. Use the model to find the depth of the water 10 hours after high tide. [2]

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Let 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 2sin ( 3𝑥 ) + 4 for 𝑥 ∈ 𝑅.

Let 𝑔 ( 𝑥 ) = 5𝑓 ( 2𝑥 ) .

The function 𝑔 can be written in the form 𝑔 ( 𝑥 ) = 10sin ( 𝑏𝑥 ) + 𝑐.

a. The range of 𝑓 is 𝑘 ≤ 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) ≤ 𝑚. Find 𝑘 and 𝑚. [3]

b. Find the range of 𝑔. [2]

c.i. Find the value of 𝑏 and of 𝑐. [3]

[Link]. Find the period of 𝑔. [2]

d.
4𝜋
The equation 𝑔 ( 𝑥 ) = 12 has two solutions where 𝜋 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 3
. Find both solutions.

[3]

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A Ferris wheel with diameter 110 metres rotates at a constant speed. The lowest point
on the wheel is 10 metres above the ground, as shown on the following diagram. P is a

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point on the wheel. The wheel starts moving with P at the lowest point and completes
one revolution in 20 minutes.

The height, ℎ metres, of P above the ground after 𝑡 minutes is given by

ℎ ( 𝑡 ) = 𝑎 cos ( 𝑏𝑡 ) + 𝑐, where 𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐 ∈ ℝ.

Find the values of 𝑎, 𝑏 and 𝑐.

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The following diagram shows the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎sin𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, for 0 ⩽ 𝑥 ⩽ 12.

The graph of 𝑓 has a minimum point at (3, 5) and a maximum point at (9, 17).

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The graph of 𝑔 is obtained from the graph of 𝑓 by a translation of ( 𝑘 ). The maximum

0
point on the graph of 𝑔 has coordinates (11.5, 17).

The graph of 𝑔 changes from concave-up to concave-down when 𝑥 = 𝑤.

𝜋
a. (i) Find the value of 𝑐. (ii) Show that 𝑏 = 6 . (iii) Find the value of 𝑎. [6]

b. (i) Write down the value of 𝑘. (ii) Find 𝑔(𝑥). [3]

c. (i) Find 𝑤.

(ii) Hence or otherwise, find the maximum positive rate of change of 𝑔. [6]

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The following diagram shows the quadrilateral ABCD.

AB = 6.73 cm, BC = 4.83 cm, BĈD = 78.2° and CD = 3.80 cm.

a. Find BD. [3]

b. The area of triangle ABD is 18.5 cm2. Find the possible values of θ. [4]

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The following diagram shows a triangle ABC.

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^ ^
AB = 5cm, CAB = 50° and ACB = 112°

a. Find BC. [3]

b. Find the area of triangle ABC. [3]

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Two straight fences meet at point A and a field lies between them.

A horse is tied to a post, P, by a rope of length 𝑟 metres. Point D is on one fence

^
and point E is on the other, such that PD = PE = PA = 𝑟 and DPE = 𝜃 radians. This is shown
in the following diagram.

The length of the arc DE shown in the diagram is 28 m.

A new fence is to be constructed between points B and C which will enclose the field, as
shown in the following diagram.

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Point C is due west of B and AC = 800 m . The bearing of B from A is 195°.

a. Write down an expression for 𝑟 in terms of 𝜃. [1]

392
b. Show that the area of the field that the horse can reach is 2 𝜃 + sin 𝜃. [4]
𝜃

c. The area of field that the horse can reach is 460 m2 . Find the value of 𝜃. [2]

d. ^
Hence, find the size of DAE. [2]

e.i. ^
Find the size of ABC. [2]

[Link]. Find the length of new fence required. [3]

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→ 4
Let AB = ( 1 ).
2

→
a. Find |AB|. [2]

b. → 3 [4]
Let AC = ( 0 ). Find BAC.
^

[Link].TZ2.S_7
−1 4
The vector equation of line 𝐿 is given by r = ( 3 ) + 𝑡( 5 ).
8 −1
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Point P is the point on 𝐿 that is closest to the origin. Find the coordinates of P.

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A flat horizontal area, ABC, is such that AB = 100 m , BC = 50 m and angle AĈB = 43.7° as
shown in the diagram.

a. Show that the size of angle BÂC is 20.2°, correct to 3 significant figures. [3]

b. Calculate the area of triangle ABC. [4]

c. Find the length of AC. [3]

d. A vertical pole, TB, is constructed at point B and has height 25 m.

Calculate the angle of elevation of T from, M, the midpoint of the side AC. [5]

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The six blades of a windmill rotate around a centre point C. Points A and B and the base
of the windmill are on level ground, as shown in the following diagram.

From point A the angle of elevation of point C is 0 . 6 radians.

An observer walks 7 metres from point A to point B.

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The observer keeps walking until he is standing directly under point C. The observer has
a height of 1 . 8 metres, and as the blades of the windmill rotate, the end of each blade
passes 2 . 5 metres over his head.

One of the blades is painted a different colour than the others. The end of this blade
is labelled point D. The height ℎ, in metres, of point D above the ground can be
3π
modelled by the function ℎ𝑡 = 𝑝 cos 10 𝑡 + 𝑞, where 𝑡 is in seconds and 𝑝, 𝑞 ∈ ℝ. When
𝑡 = 0, point D is at its maximum height.

Given that point A is 12 metres from the base of the windmill, find the height of
point C above the ground.

[2]

b. Find the angle of elevation of point C from point B. [2]

c. Find the length of each blade of the windmill. [2]

d. Find the value of 𝑝 and the value of 𝑞. [4]

If the observer stands directly under point C for one minute, point D will pass over
his head 𝑛 times.

Find the value of 𝑛. [3]

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The quadrilateral ABCD represents a park, where AB = 120 m, AD = 95 m and DC = 100 m.
Angle DAB is 70° and angle DCB is 110°. This information is shown in the following
diagram.

A straight path through the park joins the points B and D.

A new path, CE, is to be built such that E is the point on BD closest to C.

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The section of the park represented by triangle DCE will be used for a charity race. A
track will be marked along the sides of this section.

a. Find the length of the path BD. [3]

b. Show that angle DBC is 48.7°, correct to three significant figures. [3]

c. Find the area of the park. [4]

d. Find the length of the path CE. [2]

e. Calculate the total length of the track. [3]

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A farmer owns a plot of land in the shape of a quadrilateral ABCD.

AB = 105 m, BC = 95 m, CD = 40 m, DA = 70 m and angle DCB = 90∘ .

The farmer wants to divide the land into two equal areas. He builds a fence in a straight
line from point B to point P on AD, so that the area of PAB is equal to the area of PBCD.

Calculate

a. the length of BD; [2]

b. the size of angle DAB; [3]

c. the area of triangle ABD; [3]

d. the area of quadrilateral ABCD; [2]

e. the length of AP; [3]

f. the length of the fence, BP. [3]

[Link].TZ0.T_6
A restaurant serves desserts in glasses in the shape of a cone and in the shape of a
hemisphere. The diameter of a cone shaped glass is 7.2 cm and the height of the cone is
11.8 cm as shown.

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The volume of a hemisphere shaped glass is 225 cm3 .

The restaurant offers two types of dessert.

The regular dessert is a hemisphere shaped glass completely filled with chocolate
mousse. The cost, to the restaurant, of the chocolate mousse for one regular dessert is
$1.89.

The special dessert is a cone shaped glass filled with two ingredients. It is first filled with
orange paste to half of its height and then with chocolate mousse for the remaining
volume.

The cost, to the restaurant, of 100 cm3 of orange paste is $7.42.

A chef at the restaurant prepares 50 desserts; 𝑥 regular desserts and 𝑦 special desserts.
The cost of the ingredients for the 50 desserts is $111.44.

Show that the volume of a cone shaped glass is 160 cm3 , correct to 3 significant
figures.

[2]

b. Calculate the radius, 𝑟, of a hemisphere shaped glass. [3]

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c. Find the cost of 100 cm3 of chocolate mousse. [2]

d. Show that there is 20 cm3 of orange paste in each special dessert. [2]

e. Find the total cost of the ingredients of one special dessert. [2]

f. Find the value of 𝑥. [3]

[Link].TZ0.T_3
Using geometry software, Pedro draws a quadrilateral ABCD. AB = 8 cm and CD = 9 cm.
Angle BAD = 51 . 5° and angle ADB = 52 . 5°. This information is shown in the diagram.

CE = 7 cm, where point E is the midpoint of BD.

a. Calculate the length of BD. [3]

b. Show that angle EDC = 48 . 0°, correct to three significant figures. [4]

c. Calculate the area of triangle BDC. [3]

Pedro draws a circle, with centre at point E, passing through point C. Part of the
circle is shown in the diagram.

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Show that point A lies outside this circle. Justify your reasoning. [5]

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^
Consider a triangle ABC, where AC = 12, CB = 7 and BAC = 25°.

Find the smallest possible perimeter of triangle ABC.

[Link].TZ0.5
The following diagram shows a semicircle with centre O and radius 𝑟. Points P, Q and R lie
^
on the circumference of the circle, such that PQ = 2𝑟 and ROQ = 𝜃, where 0 < 𝜃 < π.

Given that the areas of the two shaded regions are equal, show that 𝜃 = 2 sin 𝜃.

[5]

b. Hence determine the value of 𝜃. [1]

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Farmer Brown has built a new barn, on horizontal ground, on his farm. The barn has a
cuboid base and a triangular prism roof, as shown in the diagram.

The cuboid has a width of 10 m, a length of 16 m and a height of 5 m.

The roof has two sloping faces and two vertical and identical sides, ADE and GLF.
The face DEFL slopes at an angle of 15° to the horizontal and ED = 7 m .

The roof was built using metal supports. Each support is made from five lengths of metal
AE, ED, AD, EM and MN, and the design is shown in the following diagram.

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ED = 7 m , AD = 10 m and angle ADE = 15° .

M is the midpoint of AD.
N is the point on ED such that MN is at right angles to ED.

Farmer Brown believes that N is the midpoint of ED.

a. Calculate the area of triangle EAD. [3]

b. Calculate the total volume of the barn. [3]

c. Calculate the length of MN. [2]

d. Calculate the length of AE. [3]

e. Show that Farmer Brown is incorrect. [3]

f. Calculate the total length of metal required for one support. [4]

[Link].TZ1.3
A company is designing a new logo. The logo is created by removing two equal
segments from a rectangle, as shown in the following diagram.

The rectangle measures 5 cm by 4 cm. The points A and B lie on a circle, with centre O
and radius 2 cm, such that AÔB = 𝜃, where 0 < 𝜃 < 𝜋. This information is shown in
the following diagram.

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a. Find the area of one of the shaded segments in terms of 𝜃. [3]

b. Given that the area of the logo is 13 . 4 cm2 , find the value of 𝜃. [3]

[Link].TZ1.7

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All lengths in this question are in centimetres.

A solid metal ornament is in the shape of a right pyramid, with vertex V and square base
ABCD. The centre of the base is X. Point V has coordinates ( 1, 5, 0 ) and point A has
coordinates ( - 1, 1, 6 ) .

The volume of the pyramid is 57 . 2 cm3 , correct to three significant figures.

a. Find AV. [2]

b. ^
Given that AVB = 40°, find AB. [3]

c. Find the height of the pyramid, VX. [3]

A second ornament is in the shape of a cuboid with a rectangular base of length

2𝑥 cm, width 𝑥 cm and height 𝑦 cm. The cuboid has the same volume as the
pyramid.

The cuboid has a minimum surface area of 𝑆 cm2 . Find the value of 𝑆. [5]

[Link].TZ2.1
The following diagram shows a circle with centre O and radius 5 metres.
^
Points A and B lie on the circle and AOB = 1 . 9 radians.

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a. Find the length of the chord [AB]. [3]

b. Find the area of the shaded sector. [3]

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A farmer is placing posts at points A, B, and C in the ground to mark the boundaries of
a triangular piece of land on his property.

From point A, he walks due west 230 metres to point B.

From point B, he walks 175 metres on a bearing of 063° to reach point C.

This is shown in the following diagram.

The farmer wants to divide the piece of land into two sections. He will put a post at point
D, which is between A and C. He wants the boundary BD to divide the piece of land such
that the sections have equal area. This is shown in the following diagram.

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a. Find the distance from point A to point C. [4]

b. Find the area of this piece of land. [2]

c. Find CÂB. [3]

d. Find the distance from point B to point D. [5]

[Link].TZ2.8
A scientist conducted a nine-week experiment on two plants, 𝐴 and 𝐵, of the same
species. He wanted to determine the effect of using a new plant fertilizer. Plant 𝐴 was
given fertilizer regularly, while Plant 𝐵 was not.

The scientist found that the height of Plant 𝐴, ℎ𝐴 cm, at time 𝑡 weeks can be modelled
by the function ℎ𝐴 ( 𝑡 ) = sin ( 2𝑡 + 6 ) + 9𝑡 + 27, where 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 9.

The scientist found that the height of Plant 𝐵, ℎ𝐵 cm, at time 𝑡 weeks can be modelled
by the function ℎ𝐵 ( 𝑡 ) = 8𝑡 + 32, where 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 9.

Use the scientist’s models to find the initial height of

a.i. Plant 𝐵. [1]

[Link]. Plant 𝐴 correct to three significant figures. [2]

b. Find the values of 𝑡 when ℎ𝐴 𝑡 = ℎ𝐵 𝑡. [3]

For 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 9, find the total amount of time when the rate of growth of Plant 𝐵
was greater than the rate of growth of Plant 𝐴.

[6]

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Markschemes
[Link].TZ0.7
a.
4.2
60
× 45 A1
AB = 3.15 (km) A1
[2 marks]
b.i. 66° or (180 − 114) A1 35 + 66 A1 ∧
AB⁡C = 101° AG [2 marks]
[Link]. attempt to use cosine rule (M1)
AC2 = 3.152 + 4.62 − 2 × 3.15 × 4.6 cos 101° (or equivalent) A1
AC = 6.05 (km) A1 [3 marks]
c. valid approach to find angle BCA (M1) eg sine rule

correct substitution into sine rule A1 ∧

sin(BC⁡A )
∧
BC⁡A = 30.7° A1
sin101
eg 3.15
= 6.0507 …

[3 marks]
A1
∧
d. BA⁡C = 48.267 (seen anywhere)

valid approach to find correct bearing (M1) eg 48.267 + 35

bearing = 83.3° (accept 083°) A1 [3 marks]

e. attempt to use time =
distance
speed
M1 6.0507
3.9
or 0.065768 km/min (A1)
t = 93 (minutes) A1 [3 marks]

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correct approach A1
𝜋 2𝜋
eg 6
= 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑑
(or equivalent)

period = 12 A1
[2 marks]

b.i. valid approach (M1) eg

max+min
2
𝑏 = max − amplitude
21.8 + 10.2
2
, or equivalent

𝑏 = 16 A1 [2 marks]

[Link]. attempt to substitute into their function (M1) 𝜋

5.8sin ( 6 ( 6 + 1 ) ) + 16

𝑓(6) = 13.1 A1 [2 marks]

c. valid attempt to set up a system of equations (M1)

two correct equations A1
2𝜋
𝑝sin ( ( 3 − 3.75 ) ) + 𝑞 = 2.5, 𝑝sin ( 2𝜋 ( 6 − 3.75 ) ) + 𝑞 = 15.1
9 9

valid attempt to solve system (M1) 𝑝 = 8.4; 𝑞 = 6.7 A1A1 [5 marks]

d. attempt to use |𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥)| to find maximum difference (M1) 𝑥 = 1.64 A1

[2 marks]

[Link].TZ0.1
a.
4
3
𝜋 ( 12.7 ) 3 (or equivalent) A1
8580.24 (A1)
V = 8.58 × 103 A1
[3 marks]
b. recognising volume of the cone is same as volume of their sphere (M1)
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1
3
𝜋𝑟2 ( 14.8 ) = 8580.24 (or equivalent) A1 r = 23.529

r = 24 (cm) correct to 2 significant figures A1 [3 marks]

[Link].TZ0.2
a.

METHOD 1
attempt to use the cosine rule (M1)
2 2 2
cos θ =
4 +4 −5
2×4×4
(or equivalent) A1
θ = 1.35 A1

METHOD 2
attempt to split triangle AOB into two congruent right triangles (M1)
𝜃
sin ( 2 ) =
2.5
4
A1
θ = 1.35 A1

[3 marks]
b. attempt to find the area of the shaded region (M1)
1
2
× 4 × 4 × ( 2𝜋 − 1.35 … ) A1 = 39.5 (cm2) A1 [3 marks]

[Link].TZ1.T_2
a.i.
1
222 = 2 𝑥(𝑥 + 3) + (𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 + 5) (M1)(M1)(A1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct area of triangle, (M1) for correct area of rectangle, (A1)
for equating the sum to 222.

OR
222 = (𝑥 + 3)(2𝑥 + 5) − 2 ( 4 ) 𝑥(𝑥 + 3)
1
(M1)(M1)(A1)

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Note: Award (M1) for area of bounding rectangle, (M1) for area of triangle, (A1) for
equating the difference to 222.

[2 marks]
[Link]. 1 3
222 = 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 5𝑥 + 15
2 2
(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for complete expansion of the brackets, leading to the final
answer, with no incorrect working seen. The final answer must be seen to award (M1).

3𝑥 2 + 19𝑥 − 414 = 0 (AG) [2 marks]

b. 𝑥 = 9 ( and 𝑥 = −
46
3
) (A1) CD = 12 (cm) (A1)(G2) [2 marks]
c. 1
2
(their 𝑥 + 3) = 6 (A1)(ft) Note: Follow through from part (b).

^
tan(
BAE
2
) =
6
9
(M1)

Note: Award (M1) for their correct substitutions in tangent ratio.

^
BAE = 67.3801 …∘ (A1) = 67.4∘ (AG)
Note: Do not award the final (A1) unless both the correct unrounded and rounded
answers are seen.

OR 1
2
(their 𝑥 + 3) = 6 (A1)(ft) ^
tan⁡(ABE) =
9
6
(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for their correct substitutions in tangent ratio.
^
BAE = 180∘ − 2(ABE)
^ ^
BAE = 67.3801 …∘ (A1) = 67.4∘ (AG)
Note: Do not award the final (A1) unless both the correct unrounded and rounded
answers are seen.

[3 marks]
d. 2√92 + 62 + 12 + 2(14) (M1)(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into Pythagoras. Award (M1) for the
addition of 5 sides of the pentagon, consistent with their 𝑥.

61.6 (cm) ( 61.6333 … (cm) ) (A1)(ft)(G3)

Note: Follow through from part (b). [3 marks]
e. ^
FBC = 90 + (
180 − 67.4
2
) ( = 146.3∘ ) (M1) OR 180 −
67.4
2
(M1)
CF2 = 82 + 142 − 2(8)(14)cos⁡(146.3∘ ) (M1)(A1)(ft)

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Note: Award (M1) for substituted cosine rule formula and (A1) for correct
substitutions. Follow through from part (b).

CF = 21.1 (cm) (21.1271 … ) (A1)(ft)(G3) OR ^

GBF =
67.4
2
= 33.7∘ (A1)
Note: Award (A1) for angle GBF = 33.7∘ , where G is the point such that CG is a
^

projection/extension of CB and triangles BGF and CGF are right-angled triangles. The
candidate may use another variable.

GF = 8sin⁡33.7∘ = 4.4387 … ANDBG = 8cos⁡33.7∘ = 6.6556 … (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into trig formulas to find both GF and BG.

CF2 = (14 + 6.6556 … )2 + (4.4387 … )2 (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into Pythagoras formula to find CF.

CF = 21.1 (cm) (21.1271 … ) (A1)(ft)(G3) [4 marks]

[Link].TZ0.2
a.

* This sample question was produced by experienced DP mathematics senior examiners to aid
teachers in preparing for external assessment in the new MAA course. There may be minor
differences in formatting compared to formal exam papers.

EITHER
uses the arc length formula (M1)
arc length is 32π - 𝜃 A1

OR
length of arc AB is 3𝜃 A1
the sum of the lengths of arc AB and arc APB is 6π A1

THEN
so arc APB has length 6π - 3𝜃 AG

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[2 marks]
b. uses the cosine rule (M1) 𝐿 2 = 32 + 32 - 233 cos 𝜃 A1
so 𝐿 = √ 18 - 18 cos 𝜃 AG [2 marks]
c. 6π - 3𝜃 = 2√ 18 - 18 cos 𝜃 A1 attempts to solve for 𝜃 (M1)
𝜃 = 2 . 49 A1 [3 marks]

[Link].TZ0.S_10
a.

recognizing that 𝑣 = ∫ 𝑎 (M1)

correct integration A1
eg −120cos ( 2𝑡 ) + 𝑐

attempt to find 𝑐 using their 𝑣 ( 𝑡 ) (M1)

eg −120cos ( 0 ) + 𝑐 = 140

𝑣 ( 𝑡 ) = − 120cos ( 2𝑡 ) + 260 A1 N3
[4 marks]
b. evidence of valid approach to find time taken in first stage (M1)
eg graph, −120cos ( 2𝑡 ) + 260 = 375 𝑘 = 1.42595 A1
attempt to substitute their 𝑣 and/or their limits into distance formula (M1)
∫0 ( 260 − 120cos ( 2𝑡 ) ) d𝑡 353.608
1.42595 𝑘
eg ∫0 |𝑣|, ∫ 260 − 120cos ( 2𝑡 ) ,

distance is 354 (m) A1 N3 [4 marks]

c. recognizing velocity of second stage is linear (seen anywhere) R1
eg
1
graph, 𝑠 = 2 ℎ ( 𝑎 + 𝑏 ) , 𝑣 = 𝑚𝑡 + 𝑐 valid approach (M1)
eg ∫ 𝑣 = 353.608 correct equation (A1) eg
1
2
ℎ ( 375 + 500 ) = 353.608

time for stage two = 0.808248 (0.809142 from 3 sf) A2

2.23420 (2.23914 from 3 sf) 2.23 seconds (2.24 from 3 sf) A1 N3 [6 marks]

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a.

correct working (A1)

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8 6 ^ 62 + 102 − 82
eg sin𝛼 = 10
, cos𝜃 =
10
, cosBAC =
2 × 6 × 10

0.927295
^
BAC = 0.927 ( = 53.1∘ ) (A1) N2
[2 marks]
b.

Note: There may be slight differences in the final answer, depending on the approach
the candidate uses in part (b). Accept a final answer that is consistent with their
working.

correct area of sector ABF (seen anywhere) (A1)

∘
1 53.1301
eg 2
× 62 × 0.927,
360∘
× 𝜋 × 62 , 16.6913

correct expression (or value) for either [ AD ] or [ BD ] (seen anywhere) (A1)

eg
^
AD = 6cos ( BAC ) ( = 3.6 ) BD = 6sin ( 53.1∘ ) ( = 4.8 )

correct area of triangle ABD (seen anywhere) (A1)

1 ^ ^ ^
eg 2
× 6cosBAD × 6sinBAD, 9sin ( 2BAC ) , 8.64 (exact)

appropriate approach (seen anywhere) (M1)

eg Atriangle ABD − Asector , their sector − their triangle ABD 8.05131

area of shaded region = 8.05 (cm2) A1 N2 [5 marks]

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evidence of choosing cosine rule (M1)
eg 𝑎2 = 𝑏2 + 𝑐2 − 2𝑏𝑐cos𝐴

correct substitution to find AB (A1)

2
eg 28.42 = 𝑥 2 + ( 𝑥 + 2 ) − 2𝑥 ( 𝑥 + 2 ) cos ( 0.667 )

𝑥 = 42.2822 A2
appropriate approach to find AD (M1)
AD
eg AD = 𝑥cos ( 0.611 ) , cos ( 0.611 ) =
42.2822

34.6322
AD = 34.6 A1 N3
[6 marks]
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a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

180° − 27° − 26° (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct working to find angle BA⁡C or 127 seen.
∧

AB
sin26∘
=
5
sin127∘
(M1)(A1)
Note: Award (M1) for substitution into sine rule formula and (A1) for correct
substitution.

2.74450 (m) (A1)

(AB =) 2.745 (m) (A1)(ft)(G4)
Note: The final (A1)(ft) is for correctly rounding their unrounded AB to 4 sf. If 2.745 is
given as the final answer, the unrounded answer need not be seen, award (M1)(M1)(A1)
(A2). For all other answers, the unrounded answer must be seen to an accuracy greater
than 4 sf.

Award (G3) for a final answer of 2.74450…(m) with no working. If radians are used then
award at most (M1)(M1)(A1)(A0)(A1)(ft) for an answer of 3.920 (m).

[5 marks]
b. Units are required in this question part.
10 × 2.84 + 10 × 2.74450… (M1)(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for finding their area of each rectangle and (M1) for adding their
areas.

OR 10 × (2.84 + 2.74450…) (M1)(M1)

Note: Award (M1) for adding AC and their AB. Award (M1) for multiplying their total area
by 10.

55.8 (55.8450…) m2 (A1)(ft)(G3) Note: Follow through from their AB in part (a).
[3 marks]
c. 10 − 2 ( 0.3 )
1.6
(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct calculation of the number of panels on the long side.
2.745 − 2 ( 0.3 )
0.95
OR 2.84 − 2 ( 0.3 )
0.95
(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct calculation of the number of panels on either short side
with no further incorrect working.
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20 (A1)(ft)(G2) Note: Follow through from part (a). Do not award (M0)(M1)(A1)(ft).
[3 marks]
d. 20 × 1.6 × 0.95 (= 30.4) (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for their 20 × 1.6 × 0.95 or 30.4 seen. Follow through from their 20 in
part (c). Award (M0) if their 20 is not an integer.

|
29 − 30.4
30.4
| × 100% (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution of their 30.4 into the percentage error
formula. Their 30.4 must be exact.

found. Accept a method in two steps where “×100” is implicit from their answer.

The second (M1) is contingent on the first (M1) being awarded, eg do not award (M0)
(M1)(A0).
4.61 (%) (4.60526 (%)) (A1)(ft)(G3)
Note: Follow through from their answer to part (c). Percentage sign is not required.
Award (G2) for an unsupported final answer of 4.61. [3 marks]
e. 1 × 9 (array) OR 18 (total panels) (R1)(ft)
Note: Award (R1) for one correct array seen (1 × 9) or total number of panels (18).
Working is not required, but award (R0) for incorrect working seen. Correct working is
10 − 0.6 2.84 − 0.6 2.745 − 0.6
as follows. ( 0.95
, 1.6
, 1.6
)
Reasoning may compare both sides of the roof or just one side; accept correct
comparisons with part (c) values. Follow through from their treatment of tolerances in
part (c) and maximum number of panels.
Award (R0) for any approach with no clearance or for any method which includes
further incorrect working.

No (new arrangement will mean fewer solar panels) (A1)(ft)

Note: Follow through from their maximum number of panels in part (c). Do not award
(R0)(A1)(ft).
[2 marks]

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a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

(𝑉 = ) 𝜋 × (17.5)2 × 0.5 (A1)(M1)

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Notes: Award (A1) for 17.5 (or equivalent) seen.

Award (M1) for correct substitutions into volume of a cylinder formula.

= 481 cm3 (481.056 … cm3 , 153.125𝜋 cm3 ) (A1)(G2)

[3 marks]
b. 4
3
× 𝜋 × 𝑟3 = 481.056 … (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for equating their answer to part (a) to the volume of sphere.

𝑟3 =
3 × 481.056 …
4𝜋
( = 114.843 … ) (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correctly rearranging so 𝑟3 is the subject.

𝑟 = 4.86074 … (cm) (A1)(ft)(G2)

Note: Award (A1) for correct unrounded answer seen. Follow through from part (a).

= 4.9 (cm) (A1)(ft)(G3)

Note: The final (A1)(ft) is awarded for rounding their unrounded answer to one
decimal place.

[4 marks]
c. 230 = 𝑎(2.06)0 + 19 (M1) Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution.

𝑎 = 211 (A1)(G2) [2 marks]

d. (𝑃 = ) 211 × (2.06)−5 + 19 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into the function, 𝑃(𝑡). Follow through
from part (c). The negative sign in the exponent is required for correct substitution.

= 24.7 (°C) (24.6878 … (°C)) (A1)(ft)(G2) [2 marks]

e. 45 = 211 × (2.06)−𝑡 + 19 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for equating 45 to the exponential equation and for correct
substitution (follow through for their 𝑎 in part (c)).

(𝑡 = ) 2.89711 … (A1)(ft)(G1)
174 (seconds) ( 173.826 … (seconds) ) (A1)(ft)(G2)
Note: Award final (A1)(ft) for converting their 2.89711 … minutes into seconds.

[3 marks]
f. the temperature of the (dining) room (A1) OR

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the lowest final temperature to which the pizza will cool (A1) [1 mark]

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a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

(𝐴 = ) 𝜋𝑟2 + 2𝜋𝑟ℎ (A1)(A1)

Note: Award (A1) for either 𝜋𝑟2 OR 2𝜋𝑟ℎ seen. Award (A1) for two correct terms
added together.

[2 marks]
b. 500000 (A1) Notes: Units not required. [1 mark]
c. 500000 = 𝜋𝑟2 ℎ (A1)(ft)
Notes: Award (A1)(ft) for 𝜋𝑟2 ℎ equating to their part (b).

Do not accept unless 𝑉 = 𝜋𝑟2 ℎ is explicitly defined as their part (b). [1 mark]
d. 𝐴 = 𝜋𝑟2 + 2𝜋𝑟 (
500000
𝜋𝑟2
) (A1)(ft)(M1)
Note: Award (A1)(ft) for their
500000
𝜋𝑟2
seen.

Award (M1) for correctly substituting only into a correct part (a).
500000
𝜋𝑟2

Award (A1)(ft)(M1) for rearranging part (c) to 𝜋𝑟ℎ =

500000
𝑟
and substituting for 𝜋𝑟ℎ in
expression for 𝐴.

𝐴 = 𝜋𝑟2 +
1000000
𝑟
(AG)
Notes: The conclusion, 𝐴 = 𝜋𝑟2 +
1000000
𝑟
, must be consistent with their working seen
for the (A1) to be awarded.

Accept 106 as equivalent to 1000000. [2 marks]

e. 2𝜋𝑟 −
1000000
𝑟2
(A1)(A1)(A1)
Note: Award (A1) for 2𝜋𝑟, (A1) for
1
𝑟2
or 𝑟−2 , (A1) for −1000000. [3 marks]
(M1) Note: Award (M1) for equating their part (e) to zero.
1000000
f. 2𝜋𝑟 − =0
𝑟2

𝑟3 =
1000000
OR 𝑟 = 3√ 1000000 (M1) Note: Award (M1) for isolating 𝑟. OR
2𝜋 2𝜋

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sketch of derivative function (M1) with its zero indicated (M1)

(𝑟 = ) 54.2 (cm) (54.1926 … ) (A1)(ft)(G2) [3 marks]
g. 𝜋(54.1926 … )2 + (54.1926 … )
1000000
(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution of their part (f) into the given equation.

= 27700 (cm2 ) (27679.0 … ) (A1)(ft)(G2) [2 marks]

h. 27679.0 …
(M1) Note: Award (M1) for dividing their part (g) by 2000.
2000

= 13.8395 … (A1)(ft) Notes: Follow through from part (g).

14 (cans) (A1)(ft)(G3)
Notes: Final (A1) awarded for rounding up their 13.8395 … to the next integer.

[3 marks]

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a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.
2
𝜋 ( 5.2 ) × 13
3
(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution in the volume formula for cone.
368 (368.110…) cm3 (A1)(G2)
Note: Accept 117.173…𝜋 cm3 or 8788
75
𝜋 cm3.

[2 marks]
b. (slant height2) = (5.2)2 + 132 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into the formula.
14.0 (14.0014…) (cm) (A1)(G2) [2 marks]
c. 14.0014… × (5.2) × 𝜋 + (5.2)2 × 𝜋 (M1)(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for their correct substitution in the curved surface area formula for
cone; (M1) for adding the correct area of the base. The addition must be explicitly seen
for the second (M1) to be awarded. Do not accept rounded values here as may come
from working backwards.

313.679… (cm2) (A1)

Note: Use of 3 sf value 14.0 gives an unrounded answer of 313.656…. 314 (cm2) (AG)
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Note: Both the unrounded and rounded answers must be seen for the final (A1) to be
awarded.

[3 marks]
d. 2 × 𝜋 × (5.2) × ℎ + 2 × 𝜋 × (5.2)2 = 314 (M1)(M1)(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution in the curved surface area formula for
cylinder; (M1) for adding two correct base areas of the cylinder; (M1) for equating their
total cylinder surface area to 314 (313.679…). For this mark to be awarded the areas of
the two bases must be added to the cylinder curved surface area and equated to 314.
Award at most (M1)(M0)(M0) for cylinder curved surface area equated to 314.

(ℎ =) 4.41 (4.41051…) (cm) (A1)(G3) [4 marks]

e. 𝜋 × (5.2)2 × 4.41051… (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution in the volume formula for cylinder.
375 (374.666…) (cm3) (A1)(ft)(G2) Note: Follow through from part (d).
375 (cm3) > 368 (cm3) (R1)(ft) OR
“volume of cylinder is larger than volume of cone” or similar (R1)(ft)
Note: Follow through from their answer to part (a). The verbal statement should be
consistent with their answers from parts (e) and (a) for the (R1) to be awarded.

replace with the cylinder containers (A1)(ft)

Note: Do not award (A1)(ft)(R0). Follow through from their incorrect volume for the
cylinder in this question part but only if substitution in the volume formula shown.

[4 marks]

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a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

AC2 = 1852 + 2502 − 2 × 185 × 250 × cos(125°) (M1)(A1)

Note: Award (M1) for substitution in the cosine formula; (A1) for correct substitution.
387 (387.015…) (m) (A1)(G2)
Note: If radians are used the answer is 154 (154.471…), award at most (M1)(A1)(A0).
[3 marks]
b.i.
250
∧ =
387.015 …
∘
sin ( 125 )
(M1)(A1)(ft) OR cos−1 (
1852 + 387.015 …2 − 2502
) (M1)(A1)(ft)
sinBA⁡C 2 × 185 × 387.015 …

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Note: Award (M1) for substitution in the sine or cosine formulas; (A1)(ft) for correct
substitution.

(A1)(ft)(G2) Note: Follow through from part (a).

∧
BAC = 31.9∘ (31.9478…°)

[3 marks]
[Link]. (CAD =) 53.1° (53.0521…°) (A1)(ft)
Note: Follow through from their part (b)(i) only if working seen. [1 mark]
c. (ACD = ) 70° − (180° − 125° − 31.9478°…) (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for subtracting their angle AC⁡B from 70°. OR
∧

(ADC =) 360 − (85 + 70 + 125) = 80 (ACD =) 180 − 80 − 53.0521... (M1)

46.9° (46.9478…°) (A1)(ft)(G2) Note: Follow through from part (b)(i). [2 marks]
∘
d. 185 × 250 × sin ( 125 )
2
+
287 × 387.015 … × sin ( 53.0521 …∘ )
2
(M1)(M1)(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for substitution in the area formula for either triangle; (M1) for correct
substitution for both areas; (M1) for adding their two areas;

18942.8… + 44383.9… 63300 (m2) (63326.8… (m2)) (A1)(ft)(G3)

Note: Follow through from parts (a) and (b)(ii). OR
287 × sin ( 53.0521 … )
DC = = 313.884 …
sin ( 46.9478 … )

0.5 × 287 × 185 × sin85∘ + 0.5 × 250 × 313.884 … × sin70∘ M1M1M1

Note: Award (M1) for substitution in the area formula for either triangle; (M1) for correct
substitution for both areas; (M1) for adding their two areas;

26446.4… + 36869.3… 63300 (63315.8…) (m2) (A1)(ft)(G3) [4 marks]

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a.i.
sin BAC
37
=
sin 60
56
(M1)(A1)
Note: Award (M1) for substituting the sine rule formula, (A1) for correct substitution.
(A1)
∧
angle BA⁡C = 34.9034…°

Note: Award (A0) if unrounded answer does not round to 35. Award (G2) if 34.9034…
seen without working.

(M1)
∧
angle AB⁡C = 180 − (34.9034… + 60)

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Note: Award (M1) for subtracting their angle BAC + 60 from 180.

85.0965…° (A1)
85° (AG)
Note: Both the unrounded and rounded value must be seen for the final (A1) to be
∧
awarded. If the candidate rounds 34.9034...° to 35° while substituting to find angle AB⁡C
, the final (A1) can be awarded but only if both 34.9034...° and 35° are seen.
If 85 is used as part of the workings, award at most (M1)(A0)(A0)(M0)(A0)(AG). This is
the reverse process and not accepted.

[Link]. sin 85… × 56 (M1) = 55.8 (55.7869…) (m) (A1)(G2)

Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution in trigonometric ratio.
[Link]. √562 − 55.7869 …2 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution in the Pythagoras theorem formula. Follow
through from part (a)(ii).

OR cos(85) × 56 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution in trigonometric ratio.
= 4.88 (4.88072…) (m) (A1)(ft)(G2)
Note: Accept 4.73 (4.72863…) (m) from using their 3 s.f answer. Accept equivalent
methods.

[2 marks]
b. |
4.88 − 3.9
3.9
| × 100 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into the percentage error formula.
= 25.1 (25.1282) (%) (A1)(ft)(G2) Note: Follow through from part (a)(iii). [2 marks]
c. 55.7869 …
tan−1 ( 40.11927 … ) (A1)(ft)(M1)
Note: Award (A1)(ft) for their 40.11927… seen. Award (M1) for correct substitution into
trigonometric ratio.

OR (37 − 4.88072…)2 + 55.7869…2 (AC =) 64.3725…

64.3726…2 + 82 − 2 × 8 × 64.3726… × cos120 (AD =) 68.7226…

∧
sin 120
68.7226 …
=
sin AD⁡C
64.3725 …
(A1)(ft)(M1)
Note: Award (A1)(ft) for their correct values seen, (M1) for correct substitution into the
sine formula.

= 54.3° (54.2781…°) (A1)(ft)(G2)

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Note: Follow through from part (a). Accept equivalent methods. [3 marks]

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a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

BD2 = 402 + 842 (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into Pythagoras.

Accept correct substitution into cosine rule.

BD = 93.0376 … (A1)
= 93 (AG)

Note: Both the rounded and unrounded value must be seen for the (A1) to be
awarded.

[2 marks]
b. cos⁡𝐶 =
1152 + 602 − 932
2 × 115 × 60
(932 = 1152 + 602 − 2 × 115 × 60 × cos⁡𝐶) (M1)(A1)
Note: Award (M1) for substitution into cosine formula, (A1) for correct substitutions.

= 53.7∘ (53.6679 …∘ ) (A1)(G2) [3 marks]

c.
1
2
(40)(84)
1
+ 2 (115)(60)sin⁡(53.6679 … ) (M1)(M1)(A1)(ft)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into right-angle triangle area. Award (M1)
for substitution into area of triangle formula and (A1)(ft) for correct substitution.

= 4460 m2 (4459.30 … m2 ) (A1)(ft)(G3)

Notes: Follow through from part (b). [4 marks]
d.i.
(40 + 60)(84 + 115)
4
(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution in the area formula used by ‘Ancient
Egyptians’.

= 4980 m2 (4975 m2 ) (A1)(G2) [2 marks]

[Link]. |
4975 − 4459.30 …
4459.30 …
| × 100 (M1)
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Notes: Award (M1) for correct substitution into percentage error formula.

= 11.6 (%) (11.5645 … ) (A1)(ft)(G2)

Notes: Follow through from parts (c) and (d)(i). [2 marks]

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a.i.

valid approach (M1)

π π
eg ℎ0, 13 + 8 cos × 0 - 6 sin × 0, 13 + 8 × 1 - 6 × 0
18 18

21 (metres) A1 N2
[2 marks]
[Link]. valid approach to find the period (seen anywhere) (M1)
eg 36, 21, attempt to find two consecutive max/min, 50 . 3130 - 14 . 3130
2π
π , 𝑏=
2π
period
, 36 (seconds) (exact) A1 N2 [2 marks]
18

[Link]. correct approach (A1) eg

60 × 60
36
, 1 . 6666 rotations per minute

100 (rotations) A1 N2 [2 marks]

b. correct substitution into equation (accept the use of 𝑡) (A1)
π π
eg 4 . 06 = 13 + 8 cos × 𝑘 - 6 sin ×𝑘
18 18

valid attempt to solve their equation (M1) eg 11 . 6510

11 . 7 A1 N3 [3 marks]
c. METHOD 1 evidence of choosing the cosine rule or sine rule (M1)
eg AB2 = OA2 + OB2 - 2 × OA × OB cosAOB,
^
^
sinAOB
=
^
sinOAB correct working (A1)
AB OB

π 1 ^ ^ ^
^ sin - AOB sinOAB sinπ - 2 × OAB
^ 102 + 102 - 17 . 02 sinAOB =
eg cosAOB =
2 × 10 × 10
, - 0 . 445,
17 . 0
= 2 2
10
, 10 17 . 0

2 . 03197 , 116 . 423° 2 . 03 116° A1 N3 METHOD 2

attempt to find the half central angle (M1) 1 ^
1
AB
eg sin 2 AOB = 2
OA

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correct working (A1) eg 2 × sin-1

8.5
10
2 . 03197 , 116 . 423°

2 . 03 116° A1 N3 METHOD 3
valid approach to find fraction of period (M1) eg
𝑘
36
,
11 . 6510
36

correct approach to find angle (A1) eg

𝑘
36
× 2π

2 . 03348, 116 . 510° (2 . 04203 using 11 . 7) 2 . 03 117° A1 N3 [3 marks]

d. recognizing rate of change is ℎ' (M1) eg ℎ'𝑘, ℎ'11 . 6510 , 0 . 782024

-0 . 782024 (-0 . 768662 from 3 sf ) rate of change is -0 . 782 ms-1 A1 N2

(-0 . 769 ms-1 from 3 sf ) [2 marks]

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a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

correct working for AC (seen anywhere) A1

AC AC
eg tan 𝜃 = , tan 𝜃 =
OA 1

AC = tan 𝜃 AG N0
[1 mark]
b. METHOD 1 (working with half the areas)
area of triangle OAC or triangle OBC (A1) eg
1
2
× 1 × tan 𝜃

correct sector area (A1) eg

1
2
× 𝜃 × 12 ,
1
2
𝜃

correct approach using their areas to find the shaded area (seen anywhere) (A1)
eg Atheir triangle - Atheir sector ,
1
2
𝜃
1
- 2 tan 𝜃 correct equation A1
eg
1
2
tan
1 1
𝜃 - 2 𝜃 = 2 𝜃 , tan 𝜃 = 2𝜃 1 . 16556 1 . 17 A2 N4
METHOD 2 (working with entire kite and entire sector) area of kite OACB (A1)
eg
1
2 × 2 × 1 × tan 𝜃 ,
1
2
× cos
1
𝜃
× 2 sin 𝜃 correct sector area (A1)
1
eg 2
× 2𝜃 × 12 , 𝜃

correct approach using their areas to find the shaded area (seen anywhere) (A1)
eg Akite OACB - Asector OADB , 𝜃 - tan 𝜃 correct equation A1
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eg tan 𝜃 - 𝜃 = 𝜃 , tan 𝜃 = 2𝜃 1 . 16556 1 . 17 A2 N4 [6 marks]

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a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

cos𝜃 =
OC
𝑟
A1
OC = 𝑟cos𝜃 AG N0
[1 mark]
b. valid approach (M1) eg
1
2
OC × OBsin𝜃 , BC = 𝑟sin𝜃,
1
2
𝑟cos𝜃 × BC ,
1
2
𝑟sin𝜃 × OC

1 1
area = 2 𝑟2 sin𝜃cos𝜃 ( = 4 𝑟2 sin ( 2𝜃 ) ) (must be in terms of 𝑟 and θ) A1 N2
[2 marks]
c.

valid attempt to express the relationship between the areas (seen anywhere) (M1)
3 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 2
eg OCB = 5 OBA , 2
𝑟 sin𝜃cos𝜃 = 5 × 2 𝑟2 𝜃 ,
4
𝑟 sin2𝜃 =
10
𝑟 𝜃

correct equation in terms of θ only A1 eg sin𝜃cos𝜃 = 𝜃 ,

5
3 1
4
sin2𝜃 =
3
10
𝜃

valid attempt to solve their equation (M1) eg sketch, −0.830017, 0 0.830017

θ = 0.830 A1 N2 Note: Do not award final A1 if additional answers given.

[4 marks]

[Link].TZ1.S_5
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

attempt to find the central angle or half central angle (M1)

, cosine rule, right triangle

correct working (A1)

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2 2 2
8 + 8 − 12 6 𝜋 6
egcos⁡𝜃 = 2∙8∙8
, sin−1 ( 8 ) , 0.722734, 41.4096∘ , 2
− sin−1 ( 8 )

^
correct angle AOB (seen anywhere)

eg1.69612, 97.1807∘ , 2 × sin−1 ( )

6
8
(A1)
correct sector area
1
eg (8)(8)(1.70),
2
97.1807
360
(64𝜋), 54.2759 (A1)
area of triangle (seen anywhere) (A1)
1 1 1
eg 2 (8)(8)sin⁡1.70, 2 (8)(12)sin⁡0.722, 2
× √ 64 − 36 × 12, 31.7490

appropriate approach (seen anywhere) (M1)

eg𝐴triangle − 𝐴sector , their sector-their triangle

22.5269

area of shaded region = 22.5 (cm2 ) A1 N4

Note: Award M0A0A0A0A1 then M1A0 (if appropriate) for correct triangle area without
any attempt to find an angle in triangle OAB.

[7 marks]

[Link].TZ2.S_1
a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

correct substitution into arc length formula (A1)

eg(40)(1.9)

arc length = 76 (cm) A1 N2

[2 marks]
b. valid approach (M1) egarc + 2𝑟, 76 + 40 + 40 perimeter = 156 (cm) A1 N2
[2 marks]
c. correct substitution into area formula (A1) 1
eg 2 (1.9)(40)2

area = 1520 (cm2 ) A1 N2 [2 marks]

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[Link].TZ0.S_3
a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

𝜃=
2𝜋
5
A1 N1
[1 mark]
b. correct expression for area (A1) eg𝐴 = 𝑟2 (
1 2𝜋
) ,
𝜋𝑟2
2 5 5

evidence of equating their expression to 20𝜋 (M1)

1
eg 2 𝑟2 (
2𝜋
5
) = 20𝜋, 𝑟2 = 100, 𝑟 = ± 10 𝑟 = 10 A1 N2 [3 marks]
c. METHOD 1 evidence of choosing cosine rule (M1) eg𝑎2 = 𝑏2 + 𝑐2 − 2𝑏𝑐cos𝐴

correct substitution of their 𝑟 and 𝜃 into RHS (A1) eg102 + 102 − 2 × 10 × 10cos⁡(
2𝜋
5
)

11.7557 AB = 11.8 (mm) A1 N2 METHOD 2

evidence of choosing sine rule (M1) eg
sin𝐴
𝑎
=
sin𝐵
𝑏

correct substitution of their 𝑟 and 𝜃 (A1) 2𝜋

sin⁡ 5
1 2𝜋
sin⁡( ( 𝜋 − ) ) 11.7557
eg =
2 5
AB 10

AB = 11.8 (mm) A1 N2 [3 marks]

[Link].TZ1.S_3
a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

valid approach to find area of segment (M1)

1
eg area of sector – area of triangle, 2 𝑟2 ( 𝜃 − sin𝜃 )

correct substitution (A1)

1 1 1
eg ( 4 ) 2𝜃 − 2 ( 4 ) 2 sin𝜃, 2 × 16 [ 𝜃 − sin𝜃 ]
4

area = 80 – 8 sinθ, 8(θ – sinθ) A1 N2

[3 marks]
b. setting their area expression equal to 12 (M1) eg 12 = 8(θ – sinθ) 2.26717

θ = 2.27 (do not accept an answer in degrees) A2 N3 [3 marks]

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[Link].TZ0.S_10
a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

substituting 𝑥 = 2𝜋 M1
𝜋
eg2𝜋 + 𝑎sin⁡( 2𝜋 − 2 ) + 𝑎

2𝜋 + 𝑎sin⁡(
3𝜋
2
) +𝑎 (A1)
2𝜋 − 𝑎 + 𝑎 A1
𝑓(2𝜋) = 2𝜋 AG N0
[3 marks]
b.i. substituting the value of 𝑘 (M1) P0 (0, 0), P1 (2𝜋, 2𝜋) A1A1 N3 [3 marks]
[Link]. attempt to find the gradient (M1) 2𝜋 − 0
eg 2𝜋 − 0 , 𝑚 = 1 correct working (A1)
eg
𝑦 − 2𝜋
𝑥 − 2𝜋
= 1, 𝑏 = 0, 𝑦 − 0 = 1(𝑥 − 0) y=x A1 N3 [3 marks]
c. subtracting 𝑥-coordinates of P𝑘 + 1 and P𝑘 (in any order) (M1)
eg2(𝑘 + 1)𝜋 − 2𝑘𝜋, 2𝑘𝜋 − 2𝑘𝜋 − 2𝜋 correct working (must be in correct order) A1
eg2𝑘𝜋 + 2𝜋 − 2𝑘𝜋, |2𝑘𝜋 − 2(𝑘 + 1)𝜋| distance is 2𝜋 AG N0 [2 marks]
d. METHOD 1 recognizing the toothed-edge as the hypotenuse (M1)
eg3002 = 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 , sketch correct working (using their equation of 𝐿 (A1)
eg3002 = 𝑥2 + 𝑥2 𝑥=
300
√2
(exact), 212.132 (A1)
dividing their value of 𝑥 by 2𝜋 ( do not accept
300
2𝜋
) (M1) eg
212.132
2𝜋
33.7618 (A1)
33 (teeth) A1 N2 METHOD 2
vertical distance of a tooth is 2𝜋 (may be seen anywhere) (A1)
attempt to find the hypotenuse for one tooth (M1) eg𝑥2 = (2𝜋)2 + (2𝜋)2

𝑥 = √8𝜋2 (exact), 8.88576 (A1) dividing 300 by their value of 𝑥 (M1) eg

33.7618 (A1) 33 (teeth) A1 N2 [6 marks]

[Link].TZ2.S_2
a.
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* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

evidence of choosing sine rule (M1)

𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
eg sin 𝐴
= sin 𝐵
= sin 𝐶

correct substitution (A1)

DB 11
eg ∘ = ∘
sin 59 sin 100

9.57429

DB = 9.57 (cm) A1 N2
[3 marks]
b. evidence of choosing cosine rule (M1)
∧
eg 𝑎2 = 𝑏2 + 𝑐2 − 2𝑏𝑐cos ( 𝐴 ) , DC2 = DB2 + BC2 − 2DB × BC × cos (DB⁡C )

correct substitution into RHS (A1) 10.5677 DC = 10.6 (cm) A1 N2

2
eg 9.57 + 6 − 2 × 9.57 × 6 × cos82∘ , 111.677
2

[3 marks]

[Link].TZ2.S_8
a.i.

valid approach (M1)

eg (7, 4, 9) − (3, 2, 5) A − B

4
PQ = 4i + 2j + 4k ( = ( 2 )) A1 N2
→

[2 marks]
[Link]. correct substitution into magnitude formula (A1) →
|PQ| = 6 A1 N2
eg √42 + 22 + 42

[2 marks]
b. finding scalar product and magnitudes (A1)(A1)
scalar product = (4 × 6) + (2 × (−1) + (4 × 3) (= 34)

magnitude of PR = √ 36 + 1 + 9 = ( 6.782 )

M1
∧
correct substitution of their values to find cos QPR

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∧
eg cos QP⁡R =
24 − 2 + 12
, 0.8355 0.581746
( 6 ) × ( √46 )

A1 N3 [4 marks]
∧ ∧
QPR = 0.582 radians or QP⁡R = 33.3°

c. correct substitution (A1) area is 11.2 (sq. units) A1 N2

1 → → 1
eg 2 × |PQ| × |PR| × sin𝑃, 2 × 6 × √46 × sin0.582

[2 marks]
d.

recognizing shortest distance is perpendicular distance from R to line through P and Q

(M1)
1 ℎ
eg sketch, height of triangle with base [PQ], 2 × 6 × ℎ, sin33.3∘ = 46
√

correct working (A1) eg

1 →
× 6 × 𝑑 = 11.2, |PR| × sin𝑃, √ 46 × sin33.3∘ 3.72677
2

distance = 3.73 (units) A1 N2 [3 marks]

[Link].TZ1.S_8

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a.i.

attempt to find the difference of 𝑥-values of A and B (M1)

eg6.25 − 12.5

6.25 (hours), (6 hours 15 minutes) A1 N2

[2 marks]
[Link]. attempt to find the difference of 𝑦-values of A and B (M1) eg1.5 − 0.6

0.9 (m) A1 N2 [2 marks]

b.i. valid approach (M1) eg
max−min
2
, 0.9 ÷ 2 𝑝 = 0.45 A1 N2 [2 marks]
[Link]. METHOD 1 period = 12.5 (seen anywhere) (A1)
valid approach (seen anywhere) (M1) egperiod =
2𝜋
𝑏
, 𝑞=
2𝜋
,
period 12.5
2𝜋
0.502654

𝑞=
4𝜋
25
, 0.503 ( or −
4𝜋
25
, − 0.503 ) A1 N2 METHOD 2
attempt to use a coordinate to make an equation (M1)
eg𝑝cos⁡(6.25𝑞) + 𝑟 = 0.6, 𝑝cos⁡(12.5𝑞) + 𝑟 = 1.5 correct substitution (A1)
eg0.45cos⁡(6.25𝑞) + 1.05 = 0.6, 0.45cos⁡(12.5𝑞) + 1.05 = 1.5 0.502654

𝑞=
4𝜋
25
, 0.503 ( or −
4𝜋
25
, − 0.503 ) A1 N2 [3 marks]
[Link]. valid method to find 𝑟 (M1) eg
max+min
2
, 0.6 + 0.45 𝑟 = 1.05 A1 N2
[2 marks]
c. METHOD 1 attempt to find start or end 𝑡-values for 12 December (M1)
eg3 + 24, 𝑡 = 27, 𝑡 = 51 finds 𝑡-value for second max (A1) 𝑡 = 50

23:00 (or 11 pm) A1 N3 METHOD 2

valid approach to list either the times of high tides after 21:00 or the 𝑡-values of high
tides after 21:00, showing at least two times (M1)

eg21:00 + 12.5, 21:00 + 25, 12.5 + 12.5, 25 + 12.5

correct time of first high tide on 12 December (A1) eg10:30 (or 10:30 am)

time of second high tide = 23:00 A1 N3 METHOD 3

attempt to set their ℎ equal to 1.5 (M1) 4𝜋
egℎ(𝑡) = 1.5, 0.45cos⁡( 25 𝑡 ) + 1.05 = 1.5

correct working to find second max (A1) eg0.503𝑡 = 8𝜋, 𝑡 = 50

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23:00 (or 11 pm) A1 N3 [3 marks]

[Link].TZ0.S_7
a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

recognizing TR =32 (seen anywhere, including diagram) A1

correct working A1
eg 322 = 𝑥2 + 382 − 2 ( 𝑥 ) ( 38 ) cos43∘ , 1024 = 1444 + 𝑥2 − 76 ( 𝑥 ) cos43∘

𝑥 2 − ( 76cos43∘ ) 𝑥 + 420 = 0 AG N0

[2 marks]
b.

Note: There are many approaches to this question, depending on which triangle the
candidate has used, and whether they used the cosine rule and/or the sine rule. Please
check working carefully and award marks in line with the markscheme.

METHOD 1 correct values for 𝑥 (seen anywhere) A1A1 𝑥 = 9.02007, 46.5628

recognizing the need to find difference in values of 𝑥 (M1)

eg 46.5 − 9.02, 𝑥 1 − 𝑥 2 37.5427 37.5 (km) A1 N2 METHOD 2
correct use of sine rule in ΔSRT
∧ ∘
sinSR⁡T sin43 ∧
eg 38
=
32
, SR⁡T = 54.0835° (A1)

recognizing isosceles triangle (seen anywhere) (M1)

eg
^
𝑇 = 180∘ − 2 ⋅ 54.0835∘ , two sides of 32 correct working to find distance A1
eg 2 2 ∘ ∘
√32 + 32 − 2 ⋅ 32 ⋅ 32cos ( 180 − 2 ⋅ 54.0835 ) ,

sin71.8329∘
𝑑
=
sin54.0835∘
32
, 322 = 322 + 𝑥 2 − 2 ⋅ 32𝑥cos ( 0.944 ) 37.5427 37.5 (km) A1 N2
[4 marks]

[Link].TZ1.S_6
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

correct substitution into the formula for area of a triangle (A1)

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1
eg 15 = 2
× 8.1 × 12.3 × sin C

correct working for angle C (A1)

eg sin C = 0.301114, 17.5245…, 0.305860

recognizing that obtuse angle needed (M1)

eg 162.475, 2.83573, cos C < 0

evidence of choosing the cosine rule (M1)

eg a2 = b2 + c2 − 2bc cos(A)

correct substitution into cosine rule to find c (A1)

eg c2 = (8.1)2 + (12.3)2 − 2(8.1)(12.3) cos C

c = 20.1720 (A1)
8.1 + 12.3 + 20.1720 = 40.5720

perimeter = 40.6 A1 N4
[7 marks]

[Link].TZ0.S_8
a.i.

Note: There may be slight differences in answers, depending on which combination of

unrounded values and previous correct 3 sf values the candidates carry through in
subsequent parts. Accept answers that are consistent with their working.

valid approach (M1)

8 −3
eg B − A, AO + OB, ( −1 ) − ( 4 )
5 2

11
→
AB = ( −5 ) A1 N2
3

[2 marks]
[Link].

Note: There may be slight differences in answers, depending on which combination of

unrounded values and previous correct 3 sf values the candidates carry through in
subsequent parts. Accept answers that are consistent with their working.
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correct substitution into formula (A1) eg 2 2

√11 + ( −5 ) + 3
2 12.4498

→
|AB| = √ 155 (exact), 12.4 A1 N2 [2 marks]

b.i.

Note: There may be slight differences in answers, depending on which combination of

unrounded values and previous correct 3 sf values the candidates carry through in
subsequent parts. Accept answers that are consistent with their working.

valid approach to find 𝑡 (M1)

5 2 1
eg ( 𝑦 ) = ( 0 ) + 𝑡( −2 ), 5 = 2 + 𝑡, 1 = − 5 + 2𝑡
1 −5 2

𝑡=3 (seen anywhere) (A1)

attempt to substitute their parameter into the vector equation (M1)
5 2 1 𝑦= −6 A1 N2 [3 marks]
eg 𝑦
( ) = ( 0 ) + 3( −2 ), 3 ⋅ ( −2 )
1 −5 2

[Link].

Note: There may be slight differences in answers, depending on which combination of

unrounded values and previous correct 3 sf values the candidates carry through in
subsequent parts. Accept answers that are consistent with their working.

correct approach A1 5 −3
eg ( −6 ) − ( 4 ), AO + OC, 𝑐 − 𝑎
1 2

8
AG N0
→
AC = ( −10 )
−1

Note: Do not award A1 in part (ii) unless answer in part (i) is correct and does not result
from working backwards.

[2 marks]
c.

Note: There may be slight differences in answers, depending on which combination of

unrounded values and previous correct 3 sf values the candidates carry through in
subsequent parts. Accept answers that are consistent with their working.

finding scalar product and magnitude (A1)(A1)

scalar product = 11 × 8 + −5 × −10 + 3 × −1 (=135)

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→
|AC| = √82 + ( −10 ) 2 + ( −1 ) 2 ( = √ 165, 12.8452 )

evidence of substitution into formula (M1)

→ →
11 × 8 + − 5 × − 10 + 3 × − 1 AB ∙ AC
eg cos𝜃 = →
,cos𝜃 = 2 2 2
2 2
|AB| × √82 + ( −10 ) + ( −1 ) √155 × √8 + ( −10 ) + ( −1 )

correct substitution (A1) eg cos𝜃 =

11 × 8 + − 5 × − 10 + 3 × − 1
2 2 2
, cos𝜃 =
135
159.921 …
,
√155 × √8 + ( −10 ) + ( −1 )

cos𝜃 = 0.844162 … 0.565795, 32.4177° ^

𝐴 = 0.566, 32.4° A1 N3 [5 marks]
d.

Note: There may be slight differences in answers, depending on which combination of

unrounded values and previous correct 3 sf values the candidates carry through in
subsequent parts. Accept answers that are consistent with their working.

correct substitution into area formula (A1)

1 1
eg × 155 × √ 165 × sin ( 0.566 … ) , × √ 155 × 165 × sin ( 32.4 ) 42.8660
2 √ 2

area = 42.9 A1 N2 [2 marks]

[Link].TZ2.S_4
a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

valid approach (M1)

max−min
eg 2
, sketch of graph, 9.7 = 𝑝cos⁡(0) + 7.5

𝑝 = 2.2 A1 N2
[2 marks]
b. valid approach (M1) eg𝐵 =
2𝜋
period
, period is 14,
360
14
, 5.3 = 2.2cos⁡7𝑞 + 7.5

0.448798 𝑞=
2𝜋
14
𝜋
( ) , (do not accept degrees)
7
A1 N2 [2 marks]
c. valid approach (M1) eg𝑑(10), 2.2cos (
20𝜋
14
) + 7.5 7.01045 7.01 (m) A1 N2
[2 marks]

[Link].TZ1.S_8
a.
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* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

valid attempt to find range (M1)

, max = 6 min = 2,
𝜋 𝜋
2sin ( 3 × 6 ) + 4 and 2sin ( 3 × 2 ) + 4 , 2 ( 1 ) + 4 and 2 ( −1 ) + 4,

𝑘 = 2, 𝑚 = 6 A1A1 N3
[3 marks]
b. 10 ≤ 𝑦 ≤ 30 A2 N2 [2 marks]
c.i. evidence of substitution (may be seen in part (b)) (M1)
eg 5 ( 2sin ( 3 ( 2𝑥 ) ) + 4 ) , 3 ( 2𝑥 )

𝑏 = 6, 𝑐 = 20 (accept 10sin ( 6𝑥 ) + 20 ) A1A1 N3

Note: If no working shown, award N2 for one correct value. [3 marks]
[Link]. correct working (A1) eg
2𝜋
𝑏
1.04719 2𝜋
6
𝜋
( = ) , 1.05
3
A1 N2 [2 marks]
d. valid approach (M1) eg

8
, sin−1 ( − 10 ) , 6𝑥 = − 0.927, − 0.154549, 𝑥 = 0.678147

Note: Award M1 for any correct value for 𝑥 or 6𝑥 which lies outside the domain of 𝑓.
3.81974, 4.03424 𝑥 = 3.82, 𝑥 = 4.03 (do not accept answers in degrees) A1A1 N3
[3 marks]

[Link].TZ1.4
amplitude is
110
2
= 55 (A1)
𝑎 = - 55 A1
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𝑐 = 65 A1
2π
𝑏
= 20 OR -55 cos20𝑏 + 65 = 10 (M1)
𝑏=
10
π
= 0 . 314 A1

[5 marks]

[Link].TZ0.S_10
a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

(i) valid approach (M1)

5 + 17
eg 2

𝑐 = 11 A1 N2
(ii) valid approach (M1)
2𝜋
egperiod is 12, per = 𝑏
, 9−3

𝑏=
2𝜋
12
A1
𝑏=
𝜋
6
AG N0
(iii) METHOD 1
valid approach (M1)
𝜋
eg5 = 𝑎sin⁡( 6 × 3 ) + 11, substitution of points

𝑎= −6 A1 N2
METHOD 2
valid approach (M1)
17 − 5
eg 2
, amplitude is 6

𝑎= −6 A1 N2
[6 marks]
b. (i) 𝑘 = 2.5 A1 N1 (ii)
𝜋
𝑔(𝑥) = − 6sin⁡( 6 (𝑥 − 2.5) ) + 11 A2 N2
[3 marks]
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c. (i) METHOD 1 Using 𝑔 recognizing that a point of inflexion is required M1

egsketch, recognizing change in concavity evidence of valid approach (M1)
eg𝑔″ (𝑥) = 0, sketch, coordinates of max/min on 𝑔′ 𝑤 = 8.5 (exact) A1 N2
METHOD 2 Using 𝑓 recognizing that a point of inflexion is required M1
egsketch, recognizing change in concavity

evidence of valid approach involving translation (M1) eg𝑥 = 𝑤 − 𝑘, sketch, 6 + 2.5

𝑤 = 8.5 (exact) A1 N2
(ii) valid approach involving the derivative of 𝑔 or 𝑓 (seen anywhere) (M1)
𝜋
eg𝑔′ (𝑤), − 𝜋cos⁡( 6 𝑥 ) , max on derivative, sketch of derivative

attempt to find max value on derivative M1

eg−𝜋cos⁡( 6 (8.5 − 2.5) ) , 𝑓′ (6), dot on max of sketch 3.14159
𝜋

max rate of change = 𝜋 (exact), 3.14 A1 N2 [6 marks]

[Link].TZ2.S_3
a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

choosing cosine rule (M1)

eg 𝑐2 = 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 − 2𝑎𝑏cos𝐶

correct substitution into RHS (A1)

eg 4.832 + 3.802 − 2 × 4.83 × 3.80 × cos78.2 , 30.2622,

4.832 + 3.802 − 2 ( 4.83 ) ( 3.80 ) × cos1.36

5.50111

5.50 (cm) A1 N2
[3 marks]
b. correct substitution for area of triangle ABD (A1) eg
1
2
× 6.73 × 5.50111sin𝜃

correct equation A1 eg
1
2
× 6.73 × 5.50111sin𝜃 = 18.5 , sin𝜃 = 0.999393

88.0023, 91.9976, 1.53593, 1.60566 θ = 88.0 (degrees) or 1.54 (radians)

θ = 92.0 (degrees) or 1.61 (radians) A1A1 N2 [4 marks]

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a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

evidence of choosing sine rule (M1)

sin𝐴 sin𝐵
eg 𝑎
= 𝑏

correct substitution (A1)

BC 5
eg =
sin⁡50 sin⁡112

4.13102

BC = 4.13 (cm) A1 N2
[3 marks]
b. correct working (A1) ^
egB = 180 − 50 − 112, 18°, AC = 1.66642

correct substitution into area formula (A1)

1 1
eg 2 × 5 × 4.13 × sin⁡18, 0.5(5)(1.66642)sin⁡50, 2 (4.13)(1.66642)sin⁡112 3.19139

area = 3.19 (cm2 ) A1 N2 [3 marks]

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a.

𝑟=
28
𝜃
A1

[1 mark]
b. recognising sum of area of sector and area of triangle required (M1)
1 2
2
𝑟 𝜃
1
+ 𝑟 × 𝑟 × sinπ - 𝜃
2
=
𝑟2
2
(𝜃 + sinπ - 𝜃 A1

sinπ - 𝜃 = sin 𝜃 (substitution seen anywhere) A1

1 28 2
𝜃 +2
1 28 2
sin 𝜃 OR
1 28 2
𝜃 + sin 𝜃 A1 area =
392
𝜃
2 𝜃 + sin 𝜃 AG
2 𝜃 𝜃 2 𝜃

[4 marks]
c. 392
2 𝜃 + sin 𝜃 = 460 (M1) 𝜃 = 1 . 43917 … 𝜃 = 1 . 44 A1 [2 marks]
𝜃

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d. π-π-𝜃
2
OR
𝜃
2
(M1) ^
DAE = 0 . 719588 …
^
DAE = 0 . 720 A1 [2 marks]
e.i. ^
ABC = 195 - 180 + 90 (A1) = 105° A1 [2 marks]
[Link]. choosing sine rule (M1) BC
^
800
= sin105 OR
BC
^
800
= sin1 . 83 A1
sin DAE sin DAE

BC = 546 m A1 [2 marks]

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a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

correct substitution (A1)

eg√42 + 12 + 22

4.58257
→
|AB| = √ 21 (exact), 4.58 A1 N2
[2 marks]
b. finding scalar product and |AC|
→
(A1)(A1)
→
scalar product = (4 × 3) + (1 × 0) + (2 × 0) ( = 12) |AC| = √32 + 0 + 0 ( = 3)

substituting their values into cosine formula (M1)

4×3 + 0 + 0 4
eg cos B𝐴C =
^
, , cos⁡𝜃 = 0.873 0.509739 (29.2059°)
2
√3 × √21 √21

^
BAC = 0.510 (29.2°) A1 N2 [4 marks]

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* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

METHOD 1 (Distance between the origin and P)

correct position vector for OP (A1)
→
−1 + 4𝑡
eg OP = ( 3 + 5𝑡 ) , P = ( −1 + 4𝑡,3 + 5𝑡,8 − 𝑡 )
8−𝑡

correct expression for OP or OP2 (seen anywhere) A1

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2 2 2 2 2 2
eg √ ( −1 + 4𝑡 ) + ( 3 + 5𝑡 ) + ( 8 − 𝑡 ) , ( −1 + 4𝑥 ) + ( 3 + 5𝑥 ) + ( 8 − 𝑥 )

valid attempt to find the minimum of OP (M1)

eg 𝑑′ = 0, root on sketch of 𝑑′ , min indicated on sketch of 𝑑
1
𝑡 = − 14 , − 0.0714285 (A1)
substitute their value of 𝑡 into 𝐿 (only award if there is working to find 𝑡) (M1)
1
eg one correct coordinate, −1 + 4 ( − 14 )

( −1.28571,2.64285,8.07142 )
9 37 113
( − , , ) = ( −1.29,2.64,8.07 )
7 14 14
A1 N2

METHOD 2 (Perpendicular vectors)

recognizing that closest implies perpendicular (M1)
→
eg OP⊥𝐿 (may be seen on sketch), 𝑎 ∙ 𝑏 = 0

valid approach involving OP

→
(M1)
→
−1 + 4𝑡 4 → 4 →
eg OP = ( 3 + 5𝑡 ),( 5 ) ∙ OP,( 5 )⊥OP
8−𝑡 −1 −1

correct scalar product A1

eg 4 ( −1 + 4𝑡 ) + 5 ( 3 + 5𝑡 ) − 1 ( 8 − 𝑡 ) , −4 + 16𝑡 + 15 + 25𝑡 − 8 + 𝑡 = 0, 42𝑡 + 3
1
𝑡 = − 14 , − 0.0714285 (A1)
→
substitute their value of 𝑡 into 𝐿 or OP (only award if scalar product used to find 𝑡) (M1)
1
eg one correct coordinate, −1 + 4 ( − )
14

( −1.28571,2.64285,8.07142 )
9 37 113
( − , , ) = ( −1.29,2.64,8.07 )
7 14 14
A1 N2

[6 marks]

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a.

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marking or structure.
sin43.7∘
100
=
sinBAC
50
(M1)(A1)
Note: Award (M1) for substitution into sine rule formula, (A1) for correct substitution.

BAC = 20.2087… = 20.2° (A1)(AG)

Note: Award (A1) only if both the correct unrounded and rounded answers are seen.

[3 marks]

b. units are required in part (b) 1

2
( 100 ) ( 50 ) sin ( 116.1 ) (A1)(M1)(A1)
Note: Award (A1) for 116.1 or unrounded value or 116 seen, (M1) for substitution into
area of triangle formula, (A1) for correct substitution.

= 2250 m2 (2245.06… m2) (A1)(G3)

Note: The answer is 2250 m2; the units are required. Use of 20.2087… gives 2245.23….
[4 marks]
c. 100
sin43.7
=
AC
sin ( 116.1 )
(M1)(A1)(ft)
Note: Award (M1) for substitution into sine rule formula, (A1)(ft) for their correct
substitution. Follow through from their 116.1.

AC = 130 (m) (129.982… (m)) (A1)(ft)(G2)

Note: Use of 20.2087… gives 129.992…. OR
AC2 = 1002 + 502 −2(100)(50) cos (116.1) (M1)(A1)(ft)
Note: Award (M1) for substitution into cosine rule formula, (A1)(ft) for their correct
substitution. Follow through from their 116.1.

AC = 130 (m) (129.997… (m)) (A1)(ft)(G2)

Note: Award (M1) for substitution into cosine rule formula, (A1)(ft) for their correct
substitution.

[3 marks]
d. BM2 = 1002 + 652 − 2(100)(65) cos (20.2°) (M1)(A1)(ft) OR
BM2 = 502 + 652 − 2(50)(65) cos (43.7°) (M1)(A1)(ft)

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Note: Award (M1) for substitution into cosine rule formula, (A1)(ft) for correct
substitution, including half their AC.

BM = 45.0 (44.9954… OR 45.0079…) (A1)(ft)

Note: Use of 20.2052… gives 45. Award (G2) for 45.0 seen without working.
tan ( TMB ) =
25
their BM
(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into tangent formula.
(A1)(ft)(G4)
∧
TMB = 29.1° (29.0546…°)

Note: Follow through within part (d) provided their BM is seen. Use of 44.9954 gives
29.0570… and use of 45.0079… gives 29.0503…. Follow through from their AC in part
(c).

[5 marks]

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tan 0 . 6 =
ℎ
12
(M1)
8 . 20964 …
8 . 21 m A1

[2 marks]
b. tan 𝐵 =
8 . 2096 …
5
OR tan-1 1 . 6419 … (A1) 1 . 02375 …

1 . 02 (radians) (accept 58 . 7°) A1 [2 marks]

c. 𝑥 + 1 . 8 + 2 . 5 = 8 . 20964 … (or equivalent) (A1) 3 . 90964 …

3 . 91 (m) A1 [2 marks]
d. METHOD 1
recognition that blade length = amplitude, 𝑝 =
max-min
2
(M1)
𝑝 = 3 . 91 A1 centre of windmill = vertical shift, 𝑞 =
max+min
2
(M1)
𝑞 = 8 . 21 A1 METHOD 2
attempting to form two equations in terms of 𝑝 and 𝑞 (M1)(M1)
12 . 1192 … = 𝑝 cos 10 · 0 + 𝑞,
3π
4 . 3000 … = 𝑝 cos 10 ·
3π 10
3
+𝑞 𝑝 = 3 . 91 A1
𝑞 = 8 . 21 A1 [4 marks]
e. appropriate working towards finding the period (M1)
period =
2π
3π = 6 . 6666 … rotations per minute =
60
their period
(M1)
10

𝑛 = 9 (must be an integer) (accept 𝑛 = 10, 𝑛 = 18, 𝑛 = 19) A1 [3 marks]

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a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

(BD2 = ) 952 + 1202 − 2 × 95 × 120 × cos⁡70∘ (M1)(A1)

Note: Award (M1) for substituted cosine rule, (A1) for correct substitution.

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(BD = ) 125 (m) ( 125.007 … (m) ) (A1)(G2)

[3 marks]
b. sin⁡DBC
100
=
sin⁡110∘
125.007 …
(M1)(A1)(ft)
Note: Award (M1) for substituted sine rule, (A1)(ft) for correct substitution.

Follow through from their answer to part (a). (DBC = ) 48.7384 …∘ (A1)(ft)
(DBC = ) 48.7∘ (AG)
Notes: Award the final (A1)(ft) only if both their unrounded answer and 48.7° is seen.
Follow through from their answer to part (a), only if their unrounded answer rounds to
48.7°.

[3 marks]
c.
1
2
1
× 125.007 … × 100 × sin⁡21.3∘ + 2 × 95 × 120 × sin⁡70∘ (A1)(M1)(M1)
Note: Award (A1) for 21.3° (21.2615…) seen, (M1) for substitution into (at least) one
area of triangle formula in the form 𝑎𝑏sin⁡𝑐, (M1) for their correct substitutions and
1
2
adding the two areas.

7630 m2 (7626.70 … m2 ) (A1)(ft)(G3)

Notes: Follow through from their answers to part (a). Accept 7620 m2 (7622.79 … m2 )
from use of 48.7384…

[4 marks]
d. (CE = ) 100 × sin⁡21.3∘ (M1) (CE = ) 36.3 (m) ( 36.3251 … (m) ) (A1)(ft)(G2)
Note: Follow through from their angle 21.3° in part (c). Award (M0)(A0) for halving
110° and/or assuming E is the midpoint of BD in any method seen.

OR 1
area of BCD = 2 BD × CE (M1)
(CE = ) 36.3 (m) ( 36.3251 … (m) ) (A1)(ft)(G2)
Note: Follow through from parts (a) and (c). Award (M0)(A0) for halving 110° and/or
assuming E is the midpoint of BD in any method seen.

[2 marks]
e. √1002 − 36.3251 …2 + 100 + 36.3251 … (M1)(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct use of Pythagoras to find DE (or correct trigonometric
equation, 100 × cos⁡21.3, to find DE), (M1) for the sum of 100, their DE and their CE.

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229 (m) ( 229.494 … (m) ) (A1)(ft)(G2)

Note: Follow through from part (d). Use of 3 sf values gives an answer of
230 (m) ( 229.5 (m) ) .

[3 marks]

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a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

(BD = ) √95 + 402

2
(M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into Pythagoras’ theorem.

= 103 (m) ( 103.077 … , 25√ 17 ) (A1)(G2)

[2 marks]
b. ^
cos⁡BAD =
1052 + 702 − (103.077 … )2
2 × 105 × 70
(M1)(A1)(ft)
Note: Award (M1) for substitution into cosine rule, (A1)(ft) for their correct
substitutions. Follow through from part (a).
^
(BAD) = 68.9∘ (68.8663 … ) (A1)(ft)(G2)
Note: If their 103 used, the answer is 68.7995 … [3 marks]
c.
1
(Area of ABD = ) × 105 × 70 × sin⁡(68.8663 … )
2
(M1)(A1)(ft)
Notes: Award (M1) for substitution into the trig form of the area of a triangle formula.

Award (A1)(ft) for their correct substitutions. Follow through from part (b).

If 68.8° is used the area = 3426.28 … m2 . = 3430 m2 (3427.82 … ) (A1)(ft)(G2)

[3 marks]
d.
1
area of ABCD = 2 × 40 × 95 + 3427.82 … (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correctly substituted area of triangle formula added to their
answer to part (c).

= 5330 m2 (5327.83 … ) (A1)(ft)(G2) [2 marks]

e.
1
2
× 105 × AP × sin⁡(68.8663 … ) = 0.5 × 5327.82 … (M1)(M1)
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Notes: Award (M1) for the correct substitution into triangle formula.

Award (M1) for equating their triangle area to half their part (d).

(AP = ) 54.4 (m) (54.4000 … ) (A1)(ft)(G2)

Notes: Follow through from parts (b) and (d). [3 marks]
f. BP2 = 1052 + (54.4000 … )2 − 2 × 105 × (54.4000 … ) × cos⁡(68.8663 … ) (M1)(A1)(ft)
Notes: Award (M1) for substituted cosine rule formula.

Award (A1)(ft) for their correct substitutions. Accept the exact fraction
53
in place of
147
cos(68.8663 … ).

Follow through from parts (b) and (e). (BP = ) 99.3 (m) (99.3252 … ) (A1)(ft)(G2)
Notes: If 54.4 and cos⁡(68.9) are used the answer is 99.3567 … [3 marks]

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a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.
1
(𝑉 = ) 3 𝜋(3.6)2 × 11.8 (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into volume of a cone formula.

= 160.145 … (cm3 ) (A1)

= 160 (cm3 ) (AG)

Note: Both rounded and unrounded answers must be seen for the final (A1) to be
awarded.

[2 marks]
b. 1
2
4
× 3 𝜋𝑟3 = 225 (M1)(A1)
Notes: Award (M1) for multiplying volume of sphere formula by
1
2
(or equivalent).

Award (A1) for equating the volume of hemisphere formula to 225. OR

4
3
𝜋𝑟3 = 450 (A1)(M1)
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Notes: Award (A1) for 450 seen, (M1) for equating the volume of sphere formula to
450.

(𝑟 = ) 4.75 (cm) (4.75380 … ) (A1)(G2) [3 marks]

c. 1.89 × 100
(M1) Note: Award (M1) for dividing 1.89 by 2.25, or equivalent.
225

= 0.84 (A1)(G2) Note: Accept 84 cents if the units are explicit. [2 marks]
d. 𝑟2 = 1.8 (A1) 1
𝑉2 = 3 𝜋(1.8)2 × 5.9 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into volume of a cone formula, but only if
the result rounds to 20.

= 20 cm3 (AG) OR 1
𝑟2 = 2 𝑟 (A1) 1
𝑉2 = ( 2 ) 160
3
(M1)
3
Notes: Award (M1) for multiplying 160 by ( 2 ) . Award (A0)(M1) for 8 × 160 if
1 1 1
2
is not
seen.

= 20 (cm3 ) (AG)
Notes: Do not award any marks if the response substitutes in the known value
(𝑉 = 20) to find the radius of the cone.

[2 marks]
e.
100
20 140
× 7.42 + 100 × 0.84 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for the sum of two correct products. $ 2.66 (A1)(ft)(G2)
Note: Follow through from part (c). [2 marks]
f. 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 50 (M1) Note: Award (M1) for correct equation.

1.89𝑥 + 2.66𝑦 = 111.44 (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for setting up correct equation, including their 2.66 from part (e).

(𝑥 = ) 28 (A1)(ft)(G3)
Note: Follow through from part (e), but only if their answer for 𝑥 is rounded to the
nearest positive integer, where 0 < 𝑥 < 50.

Award at most (M1)(M1)(A0) for a final answer of “28, 22”, where the 𝑥-value is not
clearly defined.

[3 marks]

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a.

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marking or structure.
BD
sin 51 . 5°
=
8
sin 52 . 5°
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award (M1) for substituted sine rule, (A1) for correct substitution.

BD= 7 . 89 cm 7 . 89164 … (A1)(G2)

Note: If radians are used the answer is 9 . 58723 … award at most (M1)(A1)(A0).

[3 marks]
b. (A1)(ft)(M1)(A1)(ft)
2 2
9 + 3 . 94582 …2 - 7
cos EDC = 2 × 9 × 3 . 94582 …

Note: Award (A1) for 3 . 94582 … or

7 . 89164 …
2
seen, (M1) for substituted cosine rule, (A1)
(ft) for correct substitutions.
48 . 0° (3 sig figures) (AG)
EDC= 47 . 9515 … ° (A1)

Note: Both an unrounded answer that rounds to the given answer and the rounded
value must be seen for the final (M1) to be awarded.
Award at most (A1)(ft)(M1)(A1)(ft)(A0) if the known angle 48 . 0° is used to validate the
result. Follow through from their BD in part (a).

[4 marks]
c. Units are required in this question.

area=
1
2
× 7 . 89164 … × 9 × sin 48 . 0° (M1)(A1)(ft)

Note: Award (M1) for substituted area formula. Award (A1) for correct substitution.

area= 26 . 4 cm2 26 . 3908 … (A1)(ft)(G3) Note: Follow through from part (a).

[3 marks]
d. AE2 = 82 + 3 . 94582 … 2 - 2 × 8 × 3 . 94582 … cos 76° (A1)(M1)(A1)(ft)

Note: Award (A1) for 76° seen. Award (M1) for substituted cosine rule to find AE, (A1)(ft)
for correct substitutions.
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AE= 8 . 02 cm 8 . 01849 … (A1)(ft)(G3) Note: Follow through from part (a).

AE2 = 9 . 78424 …2 + 3 . 94582 … 2 - 2 × 9 . 78424 … × 3 . 94582 … cos 52 . 5° (A1)

(M1)(A1)(ft)

Note: Award (A1) for AD ( 9 . 78424 … ) or 76° seen. Award (M1) for substituted cosine
rule to find AE (do not award (M1) for cosine or sine rule to find AD), (A1)(ft) for correct
substitutions.

AE= 8 . 02 cm 8 . 01849 … (A1)(ft)(G3)

Note: Follow through from part (a). 8 . 02 > 7. (A1)(ft)

point A is outside the circle. (AG)

Note: Award (A1) for a numerical comparison of AE and CE. Follow through for the final
(A1)(ft) within the part for their 8 . 02. The final (A1)(ft) is contingent on a valid method
to find the value of AE.
Do not award the final (A1)(ft) if the (AG) line is not stated.
Do not award the final (A1)(ft) if their point A is inside the circle.

[5 marks]

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EITHER
attempt to use cosine rule (M1)
122 + AB2 - 2 × 12 × cos 25° × AB = 72 OR AB2 - 21 . 7513 … AB + 95 = 0 (A1)
at least one correct value for AB (A1)
AB = 6 . 05068 … OR AB = 15 . 7007 …

using their smaller value for AB to find minimum perimeter (M1)

12 + 7 + 6 . 05068 …

OR
attempt to use sine rule (M1)

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sin B sin 25° ^ ^
= OR sin B = 0 . 724488 … OR B = 133 . 573 … ° OR B = 46 . 4263 … °
12 7
(A1)
at least one correct value for 𝐶 (A1)
^ ^
𝐶 = 21 . 4263 … ° OR 𝐶 = 108 . 573 … °
^
using their acute value for 𝐶 to find minimum perimeter (M1)
7 sin 21 . 4263 … °
12 + 7 + √122 + 72 - 2 × 12 × 7 cos 21 . 4263 … ° OR 12 + 7 + sin 25°

THEN
25 . 0506 …

minimum perimeter = 25 . 1. A1

[5 marks]

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a.

attempt to find the area of either shaded region in terms of 𝑟 and 𝜃 (M1)

Note: Do not award M1 if they have only copied from the booklet and not applied to
the shaded area.

1
Area of segment = 2 𝑟2 𝜃 - 2 𝑟2 sin 𝜃
1
A1
1
Area of triangle = 𝑟2 sinπ - 𝜃
2
A1
correct equation in terms of 𝜃 only (A1)
𝜃 - sin 𝜃 = sinπ - 𝜃
𝜃 - sin 𝜃 = sin 𝜃 A1
𝜃 = 2 sin 𝜃 AG

Note: Award a maximum of M1A1A0A0A0 if a candidate uses degrees (i.e.,

1 2
𝑟 sin180° - 𝜃), even if later work is correct.
2

Note: If a candidate directly states that the area of the triangle is 12 𝑟2 sin 𝜃, award a
maximum of M1A1A0A1A1.

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b. 𝜃 = 1 . 89549 … 𝜃 = 1 . 90 A1

Note: Award A0 if there is more than one solution. Award A0 for an answer in degrees.

[1 mark]

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a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.
1
(Area of EAD =) 2 × 10 × 7 × sin15 (M1)(A1)
Note: Award (M1) for substitution into area of a triangle formula, (A1) for correct
substitution. Award (M0)(A0)(A0) if EAD or AED is considered to be a right-angled
triangle.

= 9.06 m2 (9.05866… m2) (A1) (G3)

[3 marks]
b. (10 × 5 × 16) + (9.05866… × 16) (M1)(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into volume of a cuboid, (M1) for adding the
correctly substituted volume of their triangular prism.

= 945 m3 (944.938… m3) (A1)(ft) (G3) Note: Follow through from part (a).
[3 marks]
c. MN
5
= sin15 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into trigonometric equation.
(MN =) 1.29(m) (1.29409… (m)) (A1) (G2) [2 marks]
d. (AE2 =) 102 + 72 − 2 × 10 × 7 × cos 15 (M1)(A1)
Note: Award (M1) for substitution into cosine rule formula, and (A1) for correct
substitution.

(AE =) 3.71(m) (3.71084… (m)) (A1) (G2) [3 marks]

e. ND2 = 52 − (1.29409…)2 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into Pythagoras theorem.
(ND =) 4.83 (4.82962…) (A1)(ft) Note: Follow through from part (c). OR

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1.29409 …
ND
= tan15 ∘
(M1) Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into tangent.
(ND =) 4.83 (4.82962…) (A1)(ft) Note: Follow through from part (c). OR
ND
5
= cos 15∘ (M1) Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into cosine.
(ND =) 4.83 (4.82962…) (A1)(ft) Note: Follow through from part (c). OR
ND2 = 1.29409…2 + 52 − 2 × 1.29409… × 5 × cos 75° (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into cosine rule.
(ND =) 4.83 (4.82962…) (A1)(ft) Note: Follow through from part (c).
4.82962… ≠ 3.5 (ND ≠ 3.5) (R1)(ft) OR
4.82962… ≠ 2.17038… (ND ≠ NE) (R1)(ft) (hence Farmer Brown is incorrect)

Note: Do not award (M0)(A0)(R1)(ft). Award (M0)(A0)(R0) for a correct conclusion

without any working seen.

[3 marks]
f. (EM2 =) 1.29409…2 + (7 − 4.82962…)2 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for their correct substitution into Pythagoras theorem. OR
(EM2 =) 52 + 72 − 2 × 5 × 7 × cos 15 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into cosine rule formula.
(EM =) 2.53(m) (2.52689...(m)) (A1)(ft) (G2)(ft)
Note: Follow through from parts (c), (d) and (e).
(Total length =) 2.52689… + 3.71084… + 1.29409… +10 + 7 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for adding their EM, their parts (c) and (d), and 10 and 7.
= 24.5 (m) (24.5318… (m)) (A1)(ft) (G4)
Note: Follow through from parts (c) and (d). [4 marks]

[Link].TZ1.3
a.

valid approach to find area of segment by finding area of sector – area of triangle
(M1)
1 2 1
𝑟 𝜃 - 2 𝑟2 sin 𝜃
2

1 2
2
2 𝜃
1
- 2 22 sin 𝜃 (A1)

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area = 2𝜃 - 2 sin 𝜃 A1

[3 marks]
b. EITHER area of logo = area of rectangle – area of segments (M1)
5 × 4 - 2 × 2𝜃 - 2 sin 𝜃 = 13 . 4 (A1)
OR
area of one segment =
20 - 13 . 4
2
= 3.3 (M1) 2𝜃 - 2 sin 𝜃 = 3 . 3 (A1)
𝜃 = 2 . 35672 … 𝜃 = 2 . 36 (do not accept an answer in degrees) A1
THEN
Note: Award (M1)(A1)A0 if there is more than one solution.
Award (M1)(A1FT)A0 if the candidate works in degrees and obtains a final answer of
135 . 030 …
[3 marks]

[Link].TZ1.7
a.

attempt to use the distance formula to find AV (M1)

√1 - -12 + 5 - 12 + 0 - 62
= 7 . 48331 …
= 7 . 48 cm = √ 56 or 2√ 14 A1

[2 marks]
b. METHOD 1 attempt to apply cosine rule OR sine rule to find AB (M1)
AB= √7 . 48 …2 + 7 . 48 …2 - 2 × 7 . 48 … × 7 . 48 … cos40° OR
AB
sin 40°
= √56
sin 70°
(A1)
= 5 . 11888 … = 5 . 12 cm A1 METHOD 2 Let M be the midpoint of [AB]

attempt to apply right-angled trigonometry on triangle AVM (M1)

= 2 × 7 . 48 … × sin20° (A1) = 5 . 11888 … = 5 . 12 cm A1 [3 marks]
c. METHOD 1 equating volume of pyramid formula to 57 . 2 (M1)
1
3
× 5 . 11 …2 × ℎ = 57 . 2 (A1) ℎ = 6 . 54886 … ℎ = 6 . 55 cm A1
METHOD 2 Let M be the midpoint of [AB] AV2 = AM2 + MX2 + XV2 (M1)

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⇒ XV = √7 . 48 …2 -
5 . 11 … 2
-
5 . 11 … 2
(A1)
ℎ = 6 . 54886 … ℎ = 6 . 55 cm A1
2 2

[3 marks]
d. 𝑉 = 𝑥 × 2𝑥 × 𝑦 = 57 . 2 (A1) 𝑆 = 22𝑥 2 + 𝑥𝑦 + 2𝑥𝑦 A1
Note: Condone use of A.

attempt to substitute 𝑦 =
57 . 2
2𝑥2
into their expression for surface area (M1)
57 . 2
𝑆𝑥 = 4𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 2𝑥2
EITHER
attempt to find minimum turning point on graph of area function (M1)
OR
d𝑆
= 8𝑥 - 171 . 6𝑥 -2 = 0 OR 𝑥 = 2 . 77849 … (M1) 92 . 6401 …
d𝑥
THEN
minimum surface area = 92 . 6 cm2 A1 [5 marks]

[Link].TZ2.1
a.

EITHER
uses the cosine rule (M1)
AB2 = 52 + 52 - 2 × 5 × 5 × cos 1 . 9 (A1)

OR
uses right-angled trigonometry (M1)
AB
2
5
sin 0 . 95 (A1)

OR
uses the sine rule (M1)
1
𝛼 = 2 π - 1 . 9 = 0 . 6207 …
AB
sin 1 . 9
=
5
sin 0 . 6207 …
(A1)

THEN
AB = 8 . 13415 …

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AB = 8 . 13 m A1

[3 marks]
b. let the shaded area be 𝐴 attempt at finding reflex angle (M1)
METHOD 1
^
AOB = 2π - 1 . 9 = 4 . 3831 … substitution into area formula (A1)
1
𝐴 = 2 × 52 × 4 . 3831 … OR
2π - 1 . 9
2π
× π52 = 54 . 7898 … = 54 . 8 m2 A1
METHOD 2 let the area of the circle be 𝐴𝐶 and the area of the unshaded sector be 𝐴𝑈

𝐴 = 𝐴𝐶 - 𝐴𝑈 (M1) 1
𝐴 = π × 52 - 2 × 52 × 1 . 9 = 78 . 5398 … - 23 . 75 (A1)
= 54 . 7898 … = 54 . 8 m2 A1 [3 marks]

[Link].TZ2.7
a.
^
ABC = 27° (A1)
attempt to substitute into cosine rule (M1)
1752 + 2302 - 2175230cos 27° (A1)
108 . 62308 …
AC = 109 m A1

[4 marks]
b. correct substitution into area formula (A1) 1
2
× 175 × 230 × sin 27°

9136 . 55 … area = 9140 m2 A1 [2 marks]

c. attempt to substitute into sine rule or cosine rule (M1)
^ 2 2 2 47 . 0049 …
sin 27°
108 . 623 …
=
sin A
175
OR cos A =
108 . 623 … + 230 - 175
2 × 108 . 623 … × 230
(A1)
CÂB = 47 . 0° A1 [3 marks]
d. METHOD 1 recognizing that for areas to be equal, AD = DC (M1)
1
AD = AC = 54 . 3115 …
2
A1
attempt to substitute into cosine rule to find BD (M1)
correct substitution into cosine rule (A1)
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BD = 230 + 54 . 3115 - 223054 . 3115cos 47 . 0049° BD = 197 . 009 …

2 2 2

BD = 197 m A1 METHOD 2
correct expressions for areas of triangle BDA and triangle BCD using BD A1
1 1
× BD × 230 × sin 𝑥° and × BD × 175 × sin 27 - 𝑥° OR
2 2

1 1
2
× BD × 230 × sin 27 - 𝑥° and 2
× BD × 175 × sin 𝑥°

correct equation in terms of 𝑥 (A1)

175 sin27 - 𝑥 = 230 sin 𝑥 or 175 sin 𝑥 = 230 sin27 - 𝑥

𝑥 = 11 . 6326 … or 𝑥 = 15 . 3673 … (A1)

substituting their value of 𝑥 into equation to solve for BD (M1)
1 1
× BD × 230 × sin 11 . 6326 … = 2 × BD × 175 × sin 15 . 3673 … or
2

1
2
1
× BD × 230 × sin 11 . 6326 … = 2 × 9136 . 55 … BD = 197 m A1 [5 marks]

[Link].TZ2.8
a.i.

32 (cm) A1

[1 mark]
[Link]. ℎ𝐴 0 = sin6 + 27 (M1) = 26 . 7205 … = 26 . 7 (cm) A1 [2 marks]
b. attempts to solve ℎ𝐴 𝑡 = ℎ𝐵 𝑡 for 𝑡 (M1)
𝑡 = 4 . 00746 … , 4 . 70343 … , 5 . 88332 … 𝑡 = 4 . 01, 4 . 70, 5 . 88 (weeks) A2
[3 marks]
c. recognises that ℎ𝐴 '𝑡 and ℎ𝐵 '𝑡 are required (M1)
attempts to solve ℎ𝐴 '𝑡 = ℎ𝐵 '𝑡 for 𝑡 (M1)
𝑡 = 1 . 18879 … and 2 . 23598 … OR 4 . 33038 … and 5 . 37758 … OR 7 . 47197 … and
8 . 51917 … (A1)
Note: Award full marks for 𝑡 = 4π3 - 3, 5π
3
- 3,
7π
3
- 3,
8π
3
-3
10π
3
- 3,
11π
3
- 3.

Award subsequent marks for correct use of these exact values.

1 . 18879 … < 𝑡 < 2 . 23598 … OR 4 . 33038 … < 𝑡 < 5 . 37758 … OR

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7 . 47197 … < 𝑡 < 8 . 51917 … (A1)

attempts to calculate the total amount of time (M1)
32 . 2359 … - 1 . 1887 … =3
5π
3
-3-
4π
3
-3 = 3 . 14 = π (weeks) A1
[6 marks]

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