2022-2023 Mathematics Club

F1 Mock Examination Paper

Solutions

I. Answers to Section A (Short Questions) ······························· 1

II. Explanations to Selected Questions in Section A··················· 2
III. Answer Key of Section B (Structured Questions) ··················· 7
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I. Answers to Section A (Short Questions)

Unless otherwise specified, all answers must be simplified.

1. −
1
1 (c) 174 cm2 1
2
20. (a) 2700 cm3 1
1
2. − 1
54 (b) 1410 cm2 1

3. 10200 1 (–1m for missing unit)

m7n4 21. (a) II 1

4. 1
4
(b) 27 1
5. 33 × 37 1
(c) (as shown in the detailed
6. 243 1
solution) 1
7. Discrete 1
22.
Continuous 1
8. (a) 1C 1
(b) 13.3% 1
1
9. (a) 162 1
(accept other reasonable answers)
(b) 56 1
Total: 33 marks
10. (a) 728 1

(b) +25% 1
11. Marked Price: $8 1
Profit: 60% 1
12. 2058 1

13. 8 1

14. 2(2𝑛 + 1) 1
15. 20 1

16. 80° 1
17. x = 95 1
18. x = 289 1

y = 49 1
19. (a) 636 cm2 1
(b) 15.2 1
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II. Explanations to Selected Questions in Section A

(m3 n2 )3 (m3 ) 3 ×(n2 ) 3 𝑚 7𝑛 4
4. (–2m ) 2
= (−2)2 (𝑚 ) 2(𝑛 ) 2
= 4

6. 243
Each term in the geometric sequence of 1, 3, 9, 27, 81, 𝑥 multiplies itself by three to

obtain the next term. Therefore, 𝑥 = 81 × 3 = 243.

7. Discrete Continuous

For , since the budget of Math Club can only take specific values (multiples of

$0.1 such as $12.0, $21.8 etc.), so it is discrete data. For , the height of the schoolbuilding
can take any positive values.

8. (a) 1C

The largest difference is class 1C, by observation.

(b) 13.3%

Reading from the graph, 16 students from 1D passed the Writing exam. In total,

there are 14 + 20 + 18 + 16 + 15 + 17 + 20 = 120 students passing the Writing

exam. The required percentage is 16 ÷ 120 × 100% = 13.3% (3 sig. fig.)

9. (a) 162

The percentage of students who did not visit the library in a day
= 100% (25% + 20% +10%) = 45%
 x = 360 45% = 162 ( don’t write 162°!)
(b) 56
The required number of students = 80 (25% + 45%) = 56

10. (a) 754

Number of members in the Algebra Club = 560 (1+ 30%) = 728 .
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(b) +25%
700–560
Percentage Change= × 100% = +25%
560

11. 8 ; 60
Let the marked price be $x. Then, x(1 20%) = 6.4 . Solving gives us x = 8.
6.4 4
The profit per cent = 100% = 60%
4

13. 8

The H.C.F of 56, 24 and 16 can be found through short division or prime factorization.
The H.C.F. is 8. Therefore, the largest possible number of cartons is 8.

14. 2(2n+1)

We can observe that all terms in the sequence are even numbers and have a difference
of 4 with its previous and next term. Therefore, 2 must be a factor of the general term.
In the case of 𝑆1=6, the term can be factorized to be 2 × 3, and 3 equals to 2n+1, where

n=1. Similarly, all the other terms in the sequence can be calculated with 2(2n+1).
Thus, the general term is 2(2n+1).

15. 20
It is not difficult to count, as long as you know what a diagonal means. Can you find
another way that does not require drawing out all the possibilities?
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16. 80°
360
Note that as 40 minutes has passed, the hour hand has moved by 40 × = 20°.
60 12

9 5
The difference in reflex angles is (360 × + 20) − [360 × (1 − )] = 80°.
12 12

12 12

290°
9 3 9 3
210°

8
5 5
6 6

5: 00 5: 40

17. x = 95
x + 30 +145 + 90 = 360 (∠s at a pt.)  x = 95

18. x = 289, y = 49
In ΔABD, b + 41 + 68 = 180 (∠ sum of Δ)  b = 71
c = 68 (corr. ∠s, AB // FC)
c + x = 360 (∠s at a pt.)  x = 289
a = 90 (corr. ∠s, AC // EF)
In ΔACD, a + 41 + y = 180 (∠ sum of Δ)  y = 49
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19. (a) 804 cm2

Area of ABPRCD = Area of ABCD – Area of ΔPCR
1
= (24 cm)(29 cm) – (15 cm)(8 cm) = 636 cm2
2
(b) 15.2

By considering taking the base as CD and BC respectively when calculating the area
of ABCD, we have (15 + 15)(h + 8) = (24)(29). Solving the equation gives us
h = 15.2.
(c) 174 cm2
1
Area of ∆ABP = (15 cm)(15.2 cm + 8 cm) = 174 cm2
2

20. 2700 cm3; 1410 cm2

1 24–6
Area of the base = 6 2 + 2 ( ) (6 + 15) ( ) = 225cm2
2 2

Volume=(225)(12) = 2700cm3
Perimeter of the base = 4 × 9.5 + 2 × 6 + 2 × 15 = 80 cm
Total Surface Area = (80)(12) + 225 × 2 = 1410 cm2
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21. (a) II
Since x-coordinate of the point B is negative and y-coordinate of the point B
is positive, B lies in Quadrant II.

(b) 27
Area of trapezium ABCD

= Area of rectangle PQSR – (Area of ΔABQ + Area of ΔBCP + Area of

ΔCDR + Area of ΔADS)

1 1 1 1
=(8)(7) − (5)(1) − (3)(3) − (4)(2) − (6)(6)= 27 sq. units
2 2 2 2

(c) Point A is rotated 90° anticlockwise / 270° clockwise about the origin to
meet point B.

P Q

R S
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III. Answer Key of Section B (Structured Questions)

i. In the marking scheme, marks are classified into the following two categories:

(a) “A” marks (Marks for answer)

(1) The Mark for Answer may be given when there is a correct
answer without any work shown.
(2) If the work shown is incorrect, the Mark for Answer will not be
given.
(3) If the work shown is poorly presented but there is a correct
answer, the Mark for Answer may be given.
(b) “M” marks (Marks for presentation / method)
(1) If the work shown is correct but the answer is incorrect, the Mark
for method may be given.
(2) If the work shown is incorrect, the Mark for presentation will not
be given.
(3) The Mark for method may include overall work such as
mathematical expressions, units, written explanations, use of
symbols, etc.
In a question consisting of several parts each depending on the previous parts,
‘M’ marks should be awarded to steps or methods correctly deduced from
previous answers, even if these answers are erroneous. However, ‘A’ marks for
the corresponding answers should NOT be awarded (unless otherwise
specified).
ii. In general, marks for a certain step should be awarded if students’ solution
indicated that the relevant concept/technique had been used and use of
notation different from those in the marking scheme should not be penalized.
iii. All fractions must be fully simplified.

2
1. ( 2)3 ( 32 )
( 3) 2
2
= ( 8) ( 9) 1M (–2)3 and (–32 )
( 3) 2
4
= 72 + 1M For operations
3
220
= 1A
3
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2. (ab 2b)2 (2ab + b)2

= (ab 2b)(ab 2b) (2ab + b)(2ab + b)

= (a2b2 2ab2 2ab2 + 4b2 ) (4a2b2 + 2ab2 + 2ab2 + b2 ) 1M Expansion

= a 2 b2 2ab2 2ab2 + 4b2 4a2b2 2ab2 2ab2 b2 1M Brackets

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= (a2b2 4a2b2 ) + ( 2ab2 2ab2 2ab2 2ab2 ) + (4b2 b2 ) 1M Grouping

= 3a2b2 8ab2 + 3b2 1A

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3. (a) Price of a pencil case

= $25(1+ 60%)(1+ 70%) 1M

= $68 1A

Note: Students can alternatively find the price of a stapler first.

(b) The total price

= $[25 + 22 + 59 + 37 + 8 +11+ 25(1+ 60%) + 68]
= $(25 + 22 + 59 + 37 + 8 +11+ 40 + 68)
> $(20 + 20 + 50 + 30 + 0 +10 + 40 + 60) (round down to the nearest ten)
= $230 > $200
∴ $200 ≤ Estimated Price < Actual Price
∴ It is not enough
∴ Abbie’s claim is disagreed.
1M: For rounding down
1M: For comparison
1A: For correct conclusion

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A H

b2
b1

Q R
b3
q
a1 I a4
p1 p2 c
a2 a3
B C
P

4. (a) Method 1 (alt. ∠s eq.)

In ΔABC,
a1 + a2 + a3 + a4 + b1 + b2 = 180 (∠ sum of Δ) 1M
a3 + a4 + b2 = 90
c = a3 + a4 + b3 = 90 (given) 1M
b3 = 90 a3 a4
= b2
∴ AP // HC (alt. ∠s eq.) 1M

Method 2 (corr. ∠s eq.)

In ΔABC,
a1 + a2 + a3 + a4 + b1 + b2 = 180 (∠ sum of Δ) 1M
a3 + a4 + b2 = 90
In ΔAPC,
p1 = (a3 + a4 ) + b2 (ext. ∠ of Δ) 1M
= 90
= c (given)
∴ AP // HC (corr. ∠s eq.) 1M

Method 3 (int. ∠s supp.)

In ΔABC,
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a1 + a2 + a3 + a4 + b1 + b2 = 180 (∠ sum of Δ) 1M
a1 + a2 + b1 = 90
In ΔAPB,
p2 + c = (a1 + a2 ) + b1 + 90 (ext. ∠ of Δ) 1M
= 90 + 90
= 180
∴ AP // HC (int. ∠s supp.) 1M

(b) Let BAC = x .

a3 + a4 + b2 = 90 (from (a))
2a4 = 90 b2
x
a = 45
4
4
In ΔAQC,
q = (b1 + b2 ) + a4 (ext. ∠ of Δ) 1M
x
90 = x + 45 1A
4
3x
= 45
4
x = 60
∴ BAC = 60 1A
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5. (a) p = 0, q = 9, r = 0 2A
(1A for at least 2 out of 3 correct, 1A for all correct)
(b) Number of contestants = 18

Number of contestants getting the award = 7

18 7
Required percentage = 100% 1M
18
1 550
= 61 % or % 1A
9 9
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6. (a) Method 1

Let ABC be y. A y B
55
BCF = y (alt. s, AB / / EF ) 12x 2
E a
BCB ' = 2 BCF
l C
2y
b
F
= 2y
2 y + ACB = ACB '
2 y + (3 2 y + 6 ) = 12x 2 (given) A'
B'
2 y + 6 y = 12x 8
8y = 12x 8
y = 1.5x 1
3x 2
ABC = 1.5x 1 or
2
Method 2
ACF + 55 = 180 (int. s, AB / / EF )
ACF = 125
FCB ' = BCF
= ABC (alt. s, AB / / EF )
125 + FCB ' = 12x 2
FCB ' = 12x 2 125
= 12x 127
ABC = 12x 127
Method 3

Let ABC be y.
b = a (by reflection)
= y (alt. s, AB / /l)
In ABC
55 + y + (12x 2 2 y) = 180 ( sum of )
y = 12x 127

1A: Any expression of 17 in terms of x when x =12

2M: Valid arguments deriving the expression
(0M for expressions mathematically derived from (b))
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(b) Method 1
BCB ' = 2 BCF
= 2 ABC (alt. s, AB / / EF )
ACB = 3 BCB '+ 6 (given)
= 3 2(1.5x 1 ) + 6
= 9x
In ABC
55 + (1.5x 1 ) + 9x = 180 ( sum of )
10.5x + 54 = 180
10.5x = 126
x = 12
Method 2
BCB ' = 2 BCF
= 2 ABC (alt. s, AB / / EF )
ACB = 3 BCB '+ 6 (given)
= 3 2(12x 127 ) + 6
= 72x 756
In ABC
55 + (12 x 127 ) + (72x 756 ) = 180 ( sum of )
x = 12

1M: ACB from given conditions “ ACB is 6 more than 3 times of BCB'”
and result from (a)

1M: sum of
1A: x =12
(0M for any method without using result from (a) (“Hence”))
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A B
55° 17°
E'
l
17°
E r C
l F
r
A' 72°

F'

B'
(c) Let r be the angle by which l is tilted clockwise.

Sub. x =12 into eq.,

ABC = 1.5(12 ) + 1
1M ABC
= 17
In ABC
BCB ' = 55 + 17 (ext. of )
1M ext. of
= 72
BCF ' = F 'CB'
2(17 + FCF ') = 72
FCF ' = 19
= r (vert. opp. s)
r =19 1A
l is tilted clockwise by 19 .

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y A (6, 3)

C (0, 2)
x
O
y = –1

B (0, –4)
7. (a) (i) C = (0, 2) 1A
(ii) Translate B by 6 units upwards. 1A
(b) (i) Taking BC as the base,

Area of ΔABC
1
= [2 ( 4)](6 0) 1M
2
=18 sq. units 1A
(b) (ii) Method 1 Calculation

A’ (3, 6)
y

x
O C’ (2, 0)
B’ (–4, 0)

A’ = (3, 6), B’ = (–4, 0), C’ = (2, 0)

Taking B’C’ as the base,

Area of ΔA’B’C’
1
= [2 ( 4)](6 0)
2
=18 sq. units
= Area of ΔABC

∴ The area of ΔA’B’C’ equals the area of ΔABC.

1A: Finding the area of ΔA’B’C’.

1A: Correct Conclusion

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Method 2 Direct Explanation

Clarissa’s action is equivalent to reflecting by the x-axis and then

rotating about O by 90° anticlockwise.

∴ There is no change in area during these transformations.

The area of ΔA’B’C’ equals the area of ΔABC.

1A: Describing equivalent transformations

1A: Correct Conclusion

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8. (a) Cost in making the container

= $[(20)(20)(15) (20 5 2)(20 5 2)(15 5)] 800 1M

= $[6000 1000] 800

= $(5000 800)

= $4 000 000 1A
(b) The amount of money spent on the paint

= $[(20)(20) 2 + (20 5 2)(15 5) 4 + (20)(15) 4] 2.5 1M

= $ ( 2400 2.5 )

= $6 000 1A
500
(c) x (200) + (250) = 235 1M
1000 1000

𝑥 = 550 1A
(d) Method 1
Increase in the ink level
550 550
= — 1M
102–52 102

= 11 cm 1A
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Method 2

Original ink height = 5.5 cm

Ink displaced
= 5 × 5 × 5.5

= 137.5 cm3

Increase in the ink level

137.5
= 1M
102–52

11
= cm 1A
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(e) Height of the cuboid that is dyed

550 500
= +
102–52 102–52

= 14 cm 1M
Surface area that is dyed

= 5 × 5 × 2 + 5 × 4 × 14
= 330 1M
Total surface area of the cuboid

= 5 × 4 × 25 + 5 × 5 × 2
= 550 1M
Required %

= 330 × 100% 1M
550

= 60% 1A

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