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MS-Mock Prep Topic 2 Functions [118 marks]

1. [5 marks]
The quadratic equation (𝑘 − 1)𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + (2𝑘 − 3) = 0, where 𝑘 ∈ ℝ, has real distinct
roots.
Find the range of possible values for 𝑘.

Markscheme
* 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.

attempts to find an expression for the discriminant, 𝛥, in terms of 𝑘 (M1)

𝛥 = 4 − 4(𝑘 − 1)(2𝑘 − 3) (= −8𝑘 2 + 20𝑘 − 8) (A1)

−2±√4−4(𝑘−1)(2𝑘−3)
Note: Award M1A1 for finding 𝑥 = .
2(𝑘−1)

attempts to solve 𝛥 > 0 for 𝑘 (M1)

Note: Award M1 for attempting to solve 𝛥 = 0 for 𝑘.

1
2
<𝑘<2 A1A1

1
Note: Award A1 for obtaining critical values 𝑘 = , 2 and A1 for correct inequality signs.
2

[5 marks]
2a. [3 marks]
Gemma and Kaia started working for different companies on January 1st 2011.
Gemma’s starting annual salary was $45 000, and her annual salary increases 2%
on January 1st each year after 2011.
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Find Gemma’s annual salary for the year 2021, to the nearest dollar.

Markscheme
METHOD 1
using geometric sequence with 𝑟 = 1.02 (M1)
correct expression or listing terms correctly (A1)
45000 × 1.0210 OR 45000 × 1.0211−1 OR listing terms
Gemma’s salary is $54855 (must be to the nearest dollar) A1

METHOD 2
𝑁 = 10
PV = ∓45000
I% = 2
P/Y = 1
C/Y = 1
𝐹𝑉 = ±54854.7489 … (M1)(A1)
Gemma’s salary is $54855 (must be to the nearest dollar) A1

[3 marks]
2b. [3 marks]
Kaia’s annual salary is based on a yearly performance review. Her salary for the years
2011, 2013, 2014, 2018, and 2022 is shown in the following table.

Assuming Kaia’s annual salary can be approximately modelled by the equation 𝑆 = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏,

show that Kaia had a higher salary than Gemma in the year 2021, according to the model.

Markscheme
finds 𝑎 = 1096.89 … and 𝑏 = −2160753.8 … (accept 𝑏 = −2.16 × 106) (A1)(A1)
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Note: Award (A1)(A1) for 𝑆 = 1096.89 … 𝑥 + 33028.49 …, or 𝑆 = 1096.89 … 𝑥 +

43997.4 …, or 𝑆 = 1096.89 … 𝑥 + 45094.3 …

Kaia’s salary in 2021 is $56063.21 (accept $56817.09 from 𝑏 = −2.16 × 106) A1

Kaia had a higher salary than Gemma in 2021 AG

[3 marks]
3a. [1 mark]
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
Plant 𝐵.

Markscheme
32 (cm) A1

[1 mark]
3b. [2 marks]
Plant 𝐴 correct to three significant figures.

Markscheme
ℎ𝐴 (0) = sin(6) + 27 (M1)
= 26.7205 …
= 26.7 (cm) A1

[2 marks]
3c. [3 marks]
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Find the values of 𝑡 when ℎ𝐴 (𝑡) = ℎ𝐵 (𝑡).

Markscheme
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]
3d. [6 marks]
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.

Markscheme
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)

4𝜋 5𝜋 7𝜋 8𝜋 10𝜋 11𝜋
Note: Award full marks for 𝑡 = − 3, − 3, ( 3 − 3, −3 − 3, − 3).
3 3 3 3 3

Award subsequent marks for correct use of these exact values.

1.18879 … < 𝑡 < 2.23598 … OR 4.33038 … < 𝑡 < 5.37758 … OR

7.47197 … < 𝑡 < 8.51917 … (A1)
attempts to calculate the total amount of time (M1)

5𝜋 4𝜋
3(2.2359 … − 1.1887 … ) (= 3 (( − 3) − ( − 3)))
3 3

= 3.14 (= 𝜋) (weeks) A1

[6 marks]
4a. [2 marks]
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2
Consider the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑒 −𝑥 − 0.5, for −2 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2.
Find the values of 𝑥 for which 𝑓(𝑥) = 0.

Markscheme
𝑥 = −0.832554 … , 𝑥 = 0.832554 …
𝑥 = −0.833, 𝑥 = 0.833 A1A1

[2 marks]
4b. [3 marks]
Sketch the graph of 𝑓 on the following grid.
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Markscheme

A1A1A1

Note: Award A1 for approximately correct shape. Only if this mark is awarded, award A1
for approximately correct roots and maximum point and A1 for approximately correct
endpoints.
Allow −1 < 𝑥 ≤ −0.8, 0.8 ≤ 𝑥 < 1 for roots, 𝑥 = 0, 0.4 ≤ 𝑦 ≤ 0.6 for maximum and 𝑥 =
±2, −0.6 ≤ 𝑦 ≤ −0.4 for endpoints.

[3 marks]
5a. [3 marks]
2
Let 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 − 40.15𝑥 for 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 3.
Sketch the graph of 𝑓 on the grid below.
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Markscheme

A1A1A1

Note: Award A1 for a smooth concave down curve with generally correct shape. If first
mark is awarded, award A1 for local maximum and 𝑥-intercept in approximately correct
position, award A1 for endpoints at 𝑥 = 0 and 𝑥 = 3 with approximately correct 𝑦-
coordinates.

[3 marks]
5b. [2 marks]
Find the value of 𝑥 for which 𝑓′(𝑥) = 0.

Markscheme
recognizing that 𝑓′(𝑥) = 0 at local maximum (M1)
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𝑥 = 2.33084 …
𝑥 = 2.33 A1

[2 marks]
6a. [2 marks]
An arithmetic sequence has first term 60 and common difference −2.5.
Given that the 𝑘th term of the sequence is zero, find the value of 𝑘.

Markscheme
attempt to use 𝑢1 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑 = 0 (M1)
60 − 2.5(𝑘 − 1) = 0
𝑘 = 25 A1

[2 marks]
6b. [3 marks]
Let 𝑆𝑛 denote the sum of the first 𝑛 terms of the sequence.
Find the maximum value of 𝑆𝑛 .

Markscheme
METHOD 1
attempting to express 𝑆𝑛 in terms of 𝑛 (M1)
use of a graph or a table to attempt to find the maximum sum (M1)
= 750 A1

METHOD 2

EITHER
recognizing maximum occurs at 𝑛 = 25 (M1)
25 25
𝑆25 = 2
(60 + 0), 𝑆25 =
2
(2 × 60 + 24 × −2.5) (A1)
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OR
attempting to calculate 𝑆24 (M1)
24
𝑆24 = (2 × 60 + 23 × −2.5) (A1)
2

THEN
= 750 A1

[3 marks]
7a. [2 marks]
Let 𝑓(𝑥) = 4 − 𝑥 3 and 𝑔(𝑥) = ln 𝑥, for 𝑥 > 0.
Find (𝑓 ∘ 𝑔)(𝑥).

Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences
in marking or structure.
attempt to form composite (in any order) (M1)
eg 𝑓(ln 𝑥) , 𝑔(4 − 𝑥 3 )
(𝑓 ∘ 𝑔)(𝑥) = 4 − (ln 𝑥)3 A1 N2
[2 marks]
7b. [2 marks]
Solve the equation (𝑓 ∘ 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑥.

Markscheme
valid approach using GDC (M1)

eg , (2.85, 2.85)
2.85056
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2.85 A1 N2
[2 marks]
7c. [3 marks]
Hence or otherwise, given that 𝑔(2𝑎) = 𝑓 −1 (2𝑎), find the value of 𝑎.

Markscheme
METHOD 1 – (using properties of functions)
recognizing inverse relationship (M1)

eg 𝑓(𝑔(2𝑎)) = 𝑓(𝑓 −1 (2𝑎)) (= 2𝑎)

equating 2𝑎 to their 𝑥 from (i) (A1)

eg 2𝑎 = 2.85056
1.42528
𝑎 = 1.43 A1 N2

METHOD 2 – (finding inverse)

interchanging 𝑥 and 𝑦 (seen anywhere) (M1)
3
eg 𝑥 = 4 − 𝑦 3 , 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = √4 − 𝑥
correct working (A1)
3
eg √4 − 2𝑎 = ln(2𝑎), sketch showing intersection of 𝑓 −1 (2𝑥) and 𝑔(2𝑥)
1.42528
𝑎 = 1.43 A1 N2

[3 marks]
8a. [4 marks]
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) = 240 sin(2𝑡),
where 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 𝑘.
Find an expression for the velocity, 𝑣 m s−1, of the rocket during the first stage.
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Markscheme
recognizing that 𝑣 = ∫ 𝑎 (M1)
correct integration A1
eg −120 cos(2𝑡) + 𝑐
attempt to find 𝑐 using their 𝑣(𝑡) (M1)
eg −120 cos(0) + 𝑐 = 140
𝑣(𝑡) = −120 cos(2𝑡) + 260 A1 N3
[4 marks]
8b. [4 marks]
The first stage continues for 𝑘 seconds until the velocity of the rocket reaches 375 m s−1.
Find the distance that the rocket travels during the first stage.

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

353.608
distance is 354 (m) A1 N3
[4 marks]
8c. [6 marks]
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.

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

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]
9a. [2 marks]

Let 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 8, 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 4 − 3 and ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑔(𝑥)).

Find ℎ(𝑥).

Markscheme
attempt to form composite (in any order) (M1)
eg 𝑓(𝑥 4 − 3), (𝑥 − 8)4 − 3
ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥 4 − 11 A1 N2
[2 marks]
9b. [5 marks]
Let C be a point on the graph of ℎ. The tangent to the graph of ℎ at C is parallel to the graph
of 𝑓.
Find the 𝑥-coordinate of C.

Markscheme
recognizing that the gradient of the tangent is the derivative (M1)
eg ℎ′
correct derivative (seen anywhere) (A1)
ℎ′ (𝑥) = 4𝑥 3
correct value for gradient of 𝑓 (seen anywhere) (A1)
𝑓 ′ (𝑥) = 1, 𝑚 = 1
setting their derivative equal to 1 (M1)
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4𝑥 3 = 1
0.629960
3 1
𝑥 = √4 (exact), 0.630 A1 N3

[5 marks]
10a. [2 marks]
SpeedWay airline flies from city A to city B. The flight time is normally distributed with a
mean of 260 minutes and a standard deviation of 15 minutes.
A flight is considered late if it takes longer than 275 minutes.
Calculate the probability a flight is not late.

Markscheme
valid approach (M1)
eg P(𝑋 < 275), 1 − 0.158655
0.841344
0.841 A1 N2
[2 marks]
10b. [3 marks]
The flight is considered to be on time if it takes between 𝑚 and 275 minutes. The
probability that a flight is on time is 0.830.
Find the value of 𝑚.

Markscheme
valid approach (M1)
eg P(𝑋 < 275) − P(𝑋 < 𝑚) = 0.830
correct working (A1)
eg P(𝑋 < 𝑚) = 0.0113447
225.820
226 (minutes) A1 N3
[3 marks]
10c. [3 marks]
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During a week, SpeedWay has 12 flights from city A to city B. The time taken for any flight
is independent of the time taken by any other flight.
Calculate the probability that at least 7 of these flights are on time.

Markscheme
evidence of recognizing binomial distribution (seen anywhere) (M1)
eg 𝑛 𝐶𝑎 × 𝑝𝑎 × 𝑞𝑛−𝑎 , B(𝑛, 𝑝)
evidence of summing probabilities from 7 to 12 (M1)
eg P(𝑋 = 7) + P(𝑋 = 8) + ⋯ + P(𝑋 = 12), 1 − P(𝑋 ≤ 6)
0.991248
0.991 A1 N2
[3 marks]
10d. [4 marks]
Given that at least 7 of these flights are on time, find the probability that exactly 10 flights
are on time.

Markscheme
finding P(𝑋 = 10) (seen anywhere) A1
12
eg ( ) × 0.8310 × 0.172 (= 0.295952)
10
recognizing conditional probability (M1)
P(𝑋=10∩𝑋≥7)
eg P(𝐴|𝐵), P(𝑋 = 10|𝑋 ≥ 7), P(𝑋≥7)

correct working (A1)

0.295952
eg 0.991248

0.298565
0.299 A1 N1
Note: Exception to the FT rule: if the candidate uses an incorrect value for the probability
that a flight is on time in (i) and working shown, award full FT in (ii) as appropriate.
[4 marks]
10e. [3 marks]
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SpeedWay increases the number of flights from city A to city B to 20 flights each week, and
improves their efficiency so that more flights are on time. The probability that at least 19
flights are on time is 0.788.
A flight is chosen at random. Calculate the probability that it is on time.

Markscheme
correct equation (A1)
20 19 (1
eg ( )𝑝 − 𝑝) + 𝑝20 = 0.788
19
valid attempt to solve (M1)
eg graph
0.956961
0.957 A1 N1
[3 marks]
11a. [2 marks]
𝑥+3
The functions 𝑓 and 𝑔 are defined such that 𝑓(𝑥) = and 𝑔(𝑥) = 8𝑥 + 5.
4

Show that (𝑔 ∘ 𝑓)(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 11.

Markscheme
attempt to form composition M1
𝑥+3 𝑥+3
correct substitution 𝑔 ( ) = 8( ) + 5 A1
4 4

(𝑔 ∘ 𝑓)(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 11 AG
[2 marks]
11b. [3 marks]
Given that (𝑔 ∘ 𝑓)−1 (𝑎) = 4, find the value of 𝑎.

Markscheme
attempt to substitute 4 (seen anywhere) (M1)
correct equation 𝑎 = 2 × 4 + 11 (A1)
𝑎 = 19 A1
[3 marks]
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12a. [3 marks]
Consider the points A(−2, 20), B(4, 6) and C(−14, 12). The line 𝐿 passes through
the point A and is perpendicular to [BC].
Find the equation of 𝐿.

Markscheme
12−6 1
𝑚BC = −14−4 (= − 3) (A1)
−1
finding 𝑚𝐿 = 𝑚 using their 𝑚BC (M1)
BC

𝑚𝐿 = 3
𝑦 − 20 = 3(𝑥 + 2), 𝑦 = 3𝑥 + 26 A1

Note: Do not accept 𝐿 = 3𝑥 + 26

[3 marks]
12b. [2 marks]
The line 𝐿 passes through the point (𝑘, 2).
Find the value of 𝑘.

Markscheme
substituting (𝑘, 2) into their 𝐿 (M1)
2 − 20 = 3(𝑘 + 2) OR 2 = 3𝑘 + 26
𝑘 = −8 A1

[2 marks]
13a. [2 marks]
Consider the function 𝑓(𝑥) = −2(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 3), for 𝑥 ∈ ℝ. The following diagram shows
part of the graph of 𝑓.
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For the graph of 𝑓

find the 𝑥-coordinates of the 𝑥-intercepts.

Markscheme
setting 𝑓(𝑥) = 0 (M1)
𝑥 = 1, 𝑥 = −3 (accept (1,0), (−3,0)) A1

[2 marks]
13b. [3 marks]
find the coordinates of the vertex.

Markscheme
METHOD 1
𝑥 = −1 A1
substituting their 𝑥-coordinate into 𝑓 (M1)
𝑦=8 A1
(−1,8)

METHOD 2
attempt to complete the square (M1)
−2((𝑥 + 1)2 − 4) (M1)
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𝑥 = −1, 𝑦 = 8 A1A1
(−1,8)

[3 marks]
13c. [2 marks]
The function 𝑓 can be written in the form 𝑓(𝑥) = −2(𝑥 − ℎ)2 + 𝑘.
Write down the value of ℎ and the value of 𝑘.

Markscheme
ℎ = −1 A1
𝑘=8 A1

[2 marks]
14a. [1 mark]
2𝑥+4
The function 𝑓 is defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = , where 𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 ≠ 3.
3−𝑥

Write down the equation of

the vertical asymptote of the graph of 𝑓.

Markscheme
𝑥=3 A1

[1 mark]
14b. [1 mark]
the horizontal asymptote of the graph of 𝑓.

Markscheme
𝑦 = −2 A1

[1 mark]
14c. [1 mark]
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Find the coordinates where the graph of 𝑓 crosses
the 𝑥-axis.

Markscheme
(−2, 0) (accept 𝑥 = −2) A1

[1 mark]
14d. [1 mark]
the 𝑦-axis.

Markscheme
4 4 4
(0, 3) (accept 𝑦 = 3 and 𝑓(0) = 3) A1

[1 mark]
14e. [1 mark]
Sketch the graph of 𝑓 on the axes below.
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Markscheme

A1

Note: Award A1 for completely correct shape: two branches in correct quadrants with
asymptotic behaviour.

[1 mark]
15a. [2 marks]
Consider the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎 𝑥 where 𝑥, 𝑎 ∈ ℝ and 𝑥 > 0, 𝑎 > 1.
2
The graph of 𝑓 contains the point (3 , 4).

Show that 𝑎 = 8.

Markscheme
2
2
𝑓 (3) = 4 OR 𝑎3 = 4 (M1)
3 3
𝑎 = 42 OR 𝑎 = (22 )2 OR 𝑎2 = 64 OR 3√𝑎 = 2 A1
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𝑎=8 AG

[2 marks]
15b. [1 mark]
Write down an expression for 𝑓 −1 (𝑥).

Markscheme
𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = log 8 𝑥 A1

Note: Accept 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = log 𝑎 𝑥.

ln 𝑥
Accept any equivalent expression for 𝑓 −1 e.g. 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = .
ln 8

[1 mark]
15c. [3 marks]

Find the value of 𝑓 −1 (√32).

Markscheme
correct substitution (A1)
1
log 8 √32 OR 8 𝑥 = 322
correct working involving log/index law (A1)
5
5
1 5 1 ln 22
log 8 32 OR log 8 2 OR log 8 2 = OR log 2 2 2 OR log 2 8 = 3 OR OR 23𝑥 =
2 2 3 ln 23
5
22
5
𝑓 −1 (√32) = 6 A1

[3 marks]
15d. [4 marks]
Consider the arithmetic sequence log 8 27 , log 8 𝑝 , log 8 𝑞 , log 8 125 , where 𝑝 > 1 and 𝑞 >
1.
Show that 27, 𝑝, 𝑞 and 125 are four consecutive terms in a geometric sequence.
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Markscheme
METHOD 1
equating a pair of differences (M1)
𝑢2 − 𝑢1 = 𝑢4 − 𝑢3 (= 𝑢3 − 𝑢2 )
log 8 𝑝 − log 8 27 = log 8 125 − log 8 𝑞
log 8 125 − log 8 𝑞 = log 8 𝑞 − log 8 𝑝
𝑝 125 125 𝑞
log 8 (27) = log 8 ( ) , log 8 ( ) = log 8 (𝑝) A1A1
𝑞 𝑞

𝑝 125 125 𝑞
= and =𝑝 A1
27 𝑞 𝑞

27, 𝑝, 𝑞 and 125 are in geometric sequence AG

Note: If candidate assumes the sequence is geometric, award no marks for part (i). If 𝑟 =
5
has been found, this will be awarded marks in part (ii).
3

METHOD 2
expressing a pair of consecutive terms, in terms of 𝑑 (M1)
𝑝 = 8𝑑 × 27 and 𝑞 = 82𝑑 × 27 OR 𝑞 = 82𝑑 × 27 and 125 = 83𝑑 × 27
two correct pairs of consecutive terms, in terms of 𝑑 A1
8𝑑×27 82𝑑×27 83𝑑×27
= = 82𝑑×27 (must include 3 ratios) A1
27 8𝑑×27

all simplify to 8𝑑 A1
27, 𝑝, 𝑞 and 125 are in geometric sequence AG

[4 marks]
15e. [5 marks]
Find the value of 𝑝 and the value of 𝑞.

Markscheme
METHOD 1 (geometric, finding 𝐫)
𝑢4 = 𝑢1 𝑟 3 OR 125 = 27(𝑟)3 (M1)
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5
𝑟 = 3 (seen anywhere) A1
125 5
𝑝 = 27𝑟 OR =3 (M1)
𝑞

𝑝 = 45, 𝑞 = 75 A1A1

METHOD 2 (arithmetic)
𝑢4 = 𝑢1 + 3𝑑 OR log 8 125 = log 8 27 + 3𝑑 (M1)
5
𝑑 = log 8 (3) (seen anywhere) A1
5 5
log 8 𝑝 = log 8 27 + log 8 (3) OR log 8 𝑞 = log 8 27 + 2 log 8 (3) (M1)

𝑝 = 45, 𝑞 = 75 A1A1

METHOD 3 (geometric using proportion)

recognizing proportion (M1)
𝑝𝑞 = 125 × 27 OR 𝑞2 = 125𝑝 OR 𝑝2 = 27𝑞
two correct proportion equations A1
attempt to eliminate either 𝑝 or 𝑞 (M1)
125×27 125×27
𝑞2 = 125 × OR 𝑝2 = 27 ×
𝑞 𝑝

𝑝 = 45, 𝑞 = 75 A1A1

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