CSEC Mathematics

June 2024 – Paper 2

Solutions
 SECTION I

Answer ALL questions.

All working must be clearly shown.

1. (a) (i) Calculate the value of √(7.1)2 + (2.9)2, giving your answer correct to

(a) 2 significant figures [1]

√(7.1)2 + (2.9)2 = 7.7 (to 2 significant figures)

(b) 2 decimal places [1]

√(7.1)2 + (2.9)2 = 7.67 (to 2 decimal places)

(ii) Write the following quantities in ascending order. [1]

12
, 0.46 , 47%
25

12
= 0.48 , 0.46 , 47% = 0.47
25

12
In ascending order, the numbers should be arranged as 0.46, 47% , 25 .

12
………… 0.46 ………….. < ………… 47% ………….. < ………… 25 …………..
(b) Mahendra and Jaya shared $7 224 in the ratio 7:5. How much MORE money

does Mahendra receive than Jaya? [2]

Difference = 7 − 5

Difference = 2 parts

Total parts = 7 + 5

Total parts = 12 parts

Now,

12 parts = $7 224

$7 224
1 part = 12

1 part = $602

2 parts = 2 × $602

2 parts = $1204

∴ Mahendra receives $1204 more than Jaya.

(c) The present population of Portmouth is 550 000. It is expected that this

population will increase 42% by the year 2030.

(i) Write the number 550 000 in standard form. [1]

550 000 = 5.5 × 105

(ii) Calculate the expected population in Portmouth in 2030. [1]

Final percentage = (100 + 42)%

Final percentage = 142%

Expected population = 142% of 550 000

142 550 000

Expected population = 100 × 1

Expected population = 781 000

∴ The expected population in Portmouth in 2030 is 781 000.

(d) The graph below can be used to convert between United States dollars (US$)

and Eastern Caribbean dollars (EC$).

US$

EC$
Using the graph,

(i) convert US$2 to EC$ [1]

From graph, US$2 = EC$5.40.

(ii) convert EC$70 to US$ [1]

From graph, EC$7 = US$2.60.

Now,

EC$70 = US$2.60 × 10

EC$70 = US$26.00

Total: 9 marks
2. Laura needs to put mesh around two seedbeds to protect her seedlings.

Altogether, she uses 60 𝑚 of mesh. One of the seedbeds is a rectangle and the

other is a square, as shown in the diagram below.

Seedbed 𝒙 Seedbed 𝒚

The width of the rectangular seedbed is 𝑥 metres. The length of the rectangular

seedbed is 3 times its width. The length of a side of the square seedbed is 𝑦

metres.

(a) Using the information given above, derive a simplified expression for 𝑦 in

terms of 𝑥. [2]

Width of rectangular seedbed = 𝑥

Length of rectangular seedbed = 3𝑥

Now,

Perimeter of rectangular seedbed = 2(𝑥 + 3𝑥)

Perimeter of rectangular seedbed = 2(4𝑥)

Perimeter of rectangular seedbed = 8𝑥

Length of a side of the square seedbed = 𝑥

Now,

Perimeter of square seedbed = 4𝑦

 We are told that altogether, she uses 60 𝑚 of mesh.

So, we have,

8𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 60

(÷ 4)

2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 15

𝑦 = 15 − 2𝑥

∴ A simplified expression for 𝑦 in terms of 𝑥 is 𝑦 = 15 − 2𝑥.

(b) The area of the rectangular seedbed is equal to the area of the square

seedbed.

(i) Use this information and your answer in (a) to write down a quadratic

equation, in terms of 𝑥, and show it simplifies to

𝑥 2 − 60𝑥 + 225 = 0 [2]

Area of rectangular seedbed = length × width

Area of rectangular seedbed = 3𝑥 × 𝑥

Area of rectangular seedbed = 3𝑥 2

Area of square seedbed = side × side

Area of square seedbed = 𝑦 × 𝑦

Area of square seedbed = 𝑦 2

We are given that the area of the rectangular seedbed is equal to the

area of the square seedbed.

 So, we have,

3𝑥 2 = 𝑦 2

3𝑥 2 = (15 − 2𝑥)2 [from part (i)]

3𝑥 2 = 225 − 60𝑥 + 4𝑥 2

0 = 225 − 60𝑥 + 4𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 2

0 = 225 − 60𝑥 + 𝑥 2

∴ 𝑥 2 − 60𝑥 + 225 = 0
Q.E.D.

(ii) Solve the equation 𝑥 2 − 60𝑥 + 225 = 0 using the quadratic

formula. [3]

𝑥 2 − 60𝑥 + 225 = 0 which is in the form 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0,

where 𝑎 = 1, 𝑏 = −60 and 𝑐 = 225.

Using the quadratic formula,

−𝑏±√𝑏 2 −4𝑎𝑐
𝑥= 2𝑎

−(−60)±√(−60)2 −4(1)(225)
𝑥= 2(1)

60±√3600−900
𝑥= 2

60±√2700
𝑥= 2

60−√2700 60+√2700
Either 𝑥= or 𝑥=
2 2

𝑥 = 4.019 (to 4 s.f.) 𝑥 = 55.98 (to 4 s.f.)

(iii) Calculate the TOTAL area of the two seedbeds. [2]

Recall that: 𝑦 = 15 − 2𝑥

Consider when 𝑥 = 55.98.

Then,

𝑦 = 15 − 2(55.98)

𝑦 = 15 − 111.96

𝑦 = −96.96 𝑚 (which is negative)

So, 𝑥 = 55.98 is invalid for a dimension.

Now,

When 𝑥 = 4.019,

𝑦 = 15 − 2(4.019)

𝑦 = 15 − 8.038

𝑦 = 6.962 𝑚

Total area of seedbeds = 3𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2

Total area of seedbeds = 3(4.019)2 + (6.962)2

Total area of seedbeds = 96.9 𝑚2 (to 3 significant figures)

∴ The total area of the two seedbeds is 96.9 𝑚2.

Total: 9 marks
3. (a) A vertical flagpole, 𝐹𝑃, stands on horizontal ground and is held by two ropes,

𝑃𝐺 and 𝑃𝑅, as shown in the diagram below.

𝑃𝐺 = 18 𝑚, 𝐹𝑅 = 9.7 𝑚 and angle 𝐹𝐺𝑃 = 38°.

𝟏𝟖 𝒎

𝟑𝟖°
𝑮 𝑭 𝟗. 𝟕 𝒎 𝑹

(i) Calculate the height of the flagpole, 𝐹𝑃. [2]

Consider the right-angled triangle 𝐹𝐺𝑃.

𝑜𝑝𝑝
sin 𝜃 = ℎ𝑦𝑝

𝐹𝑃
sin 38° = 18

𝐹𝑃 = 18 sin 38°

𝐹𝑃 = 11.1 𝑚 (to 3 significant figures)

∴ The height of the flagpole, 𝐹𝑃, is 11.1 𝑚.

(ii) Find 𝑃𝑅, the length of one of the pieces of rope used to hold the

flagpole. [2]

Consider the right-angled triangle 𝐹𝑃𝑅.

 Using Pythagoras’ Theorem,

𝑐 2 = 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2

(𝑃𝑅)2 = (𝐹𝑅)2 + (𝐹𝑃)2

(𝑃𝑅)2 = (9.7)2 + (18 sin 38°)2

(𝑃𝑅)2 = 216.8986529

𝑃𝑅 = √216.8986529

𝑃𝑅 = 14.7 𝑚 (to 3 significant figures)

∴ The length of 𝑃𝑅 is 14.7 𝑚.

(b) In the diagram below, 𝑃𝑄 is parallel to 𝑀𝑁, 𝐿𝑅𝑇 is an isosceles triangle and

𝑆𝐿𝑇 is a straight line.

𝒙° 𝑳
𝑷 > 𝑸

𝒚° 𝟐𝟖° 𝑹
𝑴
𝑻
> 𝑵

Find the value of 𝑥. [2]

Consider the triangle 𝐿𝑅𝑇. The base angles in an isosceles triangle are equal.

180°−28°
∠𝐿𝑅𝑇 = 2

152°
∠𝐿𝑅𝑇 = 2

∠𝐿𝑅𝑇 = 76°
 Now, ∠𝐿𝑅𝑇 and Angle 𝑦 as shown in the diagram lie on a straight line and

therefore, add up to 180°.

𝑦 = 180° − 76°

𝑦 = 104°

Since Angle 𝑥 and Angle 𝑦 are corresponding angles, they are equal.

Angle 𝑥 = Angle 𝑦

Angle 𝑥 = 104°

∴ The value of 𝑥 = 104°.

(c) The diagram below shows a shape, 𝑇, and its image, 𝑄, after a transformation.

𝒙
(i) Describe fully the single transformation that maps Shape 𝑇 onto

Shape 𝑄. [2]

The single transformation that maps Shape 𝑇 onto Shape 𝑄 is a

reflection in the line 𝑦 = 𝑥.

(ii) On the diagram above, draw the image of Shape 𝑇 after it undergoes a

−1
translation by the vector ( ). Label this image 𝑀. [1]
6

See diagram above.

Total: 9 marks
4. (a) A rectangle, 𝑃𝑄𝑅𝑆, has a diagonal, 𝑃𝑅, where 𝑃 is the point (−3, 10) and 𝑅 is

the point (4, −4).

(i) Calculate the length of the line 𝑃𝑅. [2]

Points are 𝑃(−3, 10) and 𝑅(4, −4).

Length of 𝑃𝑅 = √(𝑥2 − 𝑥1 )2 + (𝑦2 − 𝑦1 )2

2
Length of 𝑃𝑅 = √(4 − (−3)) + (−4 − 10)2

Length of 𝑃𝑅 = √(7)2 + (−14)2

Length of 𝑃𝑅 = √49 + 196

Length of 𝑃𝑅 = 7√5

Length of 𝑃𝑅 = 15.7 units (to 3 significant figures)

∴ The length of the line 𝑃𝑅 is 15.7 units.

(ii) Determine the equation of the line 𝑃𝑅. [3]

Points are 𝑃(−3, 10) and 𝑅(4, −4).

𝑦 −𝑦
Gradient, 𝑚 = 𝑥2−𝑥1
2 1

−4−10
Gradient, 𝑚 = 4−(−3)

−14
Gradient, 𝑚 = 7

Gradient, 𝑚 = −2
 Substituting 𝑚 = −2 and point (4, −4) into 𝑦 − 𝑦1 = 𝑚(𝑥 − 𝑥1 ) gives:

𝑦 − (−4) = −2(𝑥 − 4)

𝑦 + 4 = −2𝑥 + 8

𝑦 = −2𝑥 + 8 − 4

𝑦 = −2𝑥 + 4

∴ The equation of the line 𝑃𝑅 is: 𝑦 = −2𝑥 + 4

(b) Two functions, 𝑓 and 𝑔, are defined as follows.

𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 + 1 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 2

Find, in its simplest form, an expression for

(i) 𝑓(𝑥 − 2) [2]

𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 + 1

𝑓(𝑥 − 2) = 3(𝑥 − 2) + 1

𝑓(𝑥 − 2) = 3𝑥 − 6 + 1

𝑓(𝑥 − 2) = 3𝑥 − 5

(ii) 𝑔(3𝑥 + 2) + 10 [2]

𝑔(3𝑥 + 2) + 10 = (3𝑥 + 2)2 + 10

𝑔(3𝑥 + 2) + 10 = 9𝑥 2 + 12𝑥 + 4 + 10

𝑔(3𝑥 + 2) + 10 = 9𝑥 2 + 12𝑥 + 14

Total: 9 marks
5. (a) Mr. Morgan administered a spelling test to his class. The table below shows

the number of words out of 10 that each students spelt correctly.

Number of Words 5 6 7 8 9 10

Frequency 8 4 2 2 3 4

(i) For the data set shown above, state the

(a) mode [1]

The mode is 5 words spelt correctly.

(b) median [1]

The median is 6 words spelt correctly.

(ii) Calculate the mean number of words spelt correctly. [2]

∑ 𝑓𝑥
Mean = ∑𝑓

(5×8)+(6×4)+(7×2)+(8×2)+(9×3)+(10×4)
Mean = 8+4+2+2+3+4

40+24+14+16+27+40
Mean = 23

161
Mean = 23

Mean = 7 words

∴ The mean number of words spelt correctly is 7 words.

(b) The attendance officer at a particular school recorded the time, 𝑡, in minutes,

taken by each student in a group to travel to school. The data collected is

shown on the cumulative frequency curve below.

Using the cumulative frequency curve, find an estimate of

(i) the number of students who took at MOST 32 minutes to travel to

school [1]

From graph, the number of students who took at MOST 32 minutes to

travel to school is 52 students.

(ii) the inter-quartile range [2]

Assuming 𝑛 = 220 students,

3
𝑄3 occurs at = 4 (𝑛 + 1)

3
𝑄3 occurs at = 4 (220 + 1)

3
𝑄3 occurs at = 4 (221)

𝑄3 occurs at = 165.75th value

So, the value of 𝑄3 is 54 minutes.

1
𝑄1 occurs at = 4 (𝑛 + 1)

1
𝑄1 occurs at = 4 (220 + 1)

1
𝑄1 occurs at = 4 (221)

𝑄1 occurs at = 55.25th value

So, the value of 𝑄1 is 33 minutes.

Now,

𝐼𝑄𝑅 = 𝑄3 − 𝑄1

𝐼𝑄𝑅 = 54 − 33

𝐼𝑄𝑅 = 21 minutes

∴ The inter-quartile range is 21 minutes.

(c) The letters in the word “POSITIVITY” are each written on separate cards and

placed in a bag. Dacia picks 2 of these cards, at random, with replacement.

P O S I T I V I T Y

Find the probability that she picks the letter “I” then the letter “V”. [2]

𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠

Probability she picks “I” = 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠

3
Probability she picks “I” = 10

𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠

Probability she picks “V” = 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠

1
Probability she picks “V” = 10

Now, the events are independent.

So, we have,
3 1
Probability that she picks “I” then “V” = 10 × 10

3
Probability that she picks “I” then “V” = 100

Total: 9 marks
 22
6. [In this question, take 𝜋 = .]
7

(a) The diagram below shows a gold bar in the shape of a trapezoidal prism. Its

volume is 2 886 𝑐𝑚3 . The length and height of the prism are indicated on the

diagram.

𝟖. 𝟕𝟐 𝒄𝒎

(i) Calculate the area of the shaded cross-section of the trapezoidal

prism. [1]

Volume of prism = Cross-sectional area × length

𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑚
Cross-sectional area = 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ

2886
Cross-sectional area = 31.2

Cross-sectional area = 92.5 𝑐𝑚

∴ The area of the shaded cross-section is 92.5 𝑐𝑚.

(ii) The cuboid-shaped gold bar shown below has the same volume as the

trapezoidal prism-shaped gold bar displayed at (a).

𝒉 𝒄𝒎
𝟖. 𝟐 𝒄𝒎
𝟑𝟎. 𝟔 𝒄𝒎

Calculate the height, ℎ, of the cuboid-shaped gold bar. [2]

Volume = length × width × height

2886 = 30.6 × 8.2 × ℎ

2886
ℎ = 30.6×8.2

2886
ℎ = 250.92

ℎ = 11.5 𝑐𝑚 (to 3 significant figures)

∴ The height, ℎ, of the cuboid-shaped gold bar is 11.5 𝑐𝑚.

(b) The trapezoidal gold bar is melted down and all the gold is used to make SIX

identical spheres.

Calculate, for EACH sphere of gold, its

(i) radius [3]

4
[The volume, 𝑉, of a sphere with radius, 𝑟 is 𝑉 = 3 𝜋𝑟 3 . ]

Volume of six spheres = 2886 𝑐𝑚3

2886
Volume of one sphere = 6

Volume of one sphere = 481 𝑐𝑚3

Now,
4
𝑉 = 3 𝜋𝑟 3

4 22
481 = 3 × × 𝑟3
7

3 7
𝑟 3 = 481 × 4 × 22

10101
𝑟3 = 88

3 10101
𝑟=√ 88

𝑟 = 4.86 𝑐𝑚 (to 3 significant figures)

∴ The radius of each sphere of gold is 4.86 𝑐𝑚.

(ii) surface area [1]

[The surface area, 𝐴, of a sphere with radius 𝑟, 𝐴 = 4𝜋𝑟 2 . ]

Surface area, 𝐴 = 4𝜋𝑟 2

22
Surface area, 𝐴 = 4 × × (4.86)2
7

Surface area, 𝐴 = 297 𝑐𝑚3 (to 3 significant figures)

∴ The surface area, 𝐴, of the sphere is 297 𝑐𝑚3 .

(iii) mass, to the nearest kilogram, given that the density of gold is

19.3 𝑔/𝑐𝑚3 [2]

Mass
[Density = Volume]

Mass
Density = Volume

Mass = Density × Volume

Mass = 19.3 × 481

Mass = 9283.3 𝑔

Now,

Mass = 9283.3 ÷ 1000

Mass = 9 𝑘𝑔 (to the nearest kilogram)

∴ The mass of each sphere is 9 𝑘𝑔.

Total: 9 marks
7. The diagram below shows the first four diagrams in a sequence of regular

hexagons. Each regular hexagon is made using sticks of unit length.

Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Diagram 3 Diagram 4

(a) Complete the diagram below to represent Diagram 5 in the sequence of

regular hexagons. [2]

The completed diagram is as follows:

 (b) The number of regular hexagons, 𝐻, the number of sticks, 𝑆, and the

perimeter of each figure, 𝑃, follow a pattern. The values for 𝐻, 𝑆 and 𝑃, for the

first 4 diagrams are shown in the table below. Study the pattern of numbers

in each row of the table and answer the questions that follow.

Complete the rows marked (i), (ii) and (iii) in the table below.

Diagram Number of Number of

Perimeter
Number Hexagons Sticks
(𝑷)
(𝑫) (𝑯) (𝑺)
1 3 15 12

2 5 23 16

3 7 31 20

4 9 39 24

(i) 5 11 47 28 [2]
i ⋮ ⋮ ⋮ ⋮

23 47 191 100
(ii) [2]
⋮ ⋮ ⋮ ⋮

(iii) 𝑛 2𝑛 + 1 8𝑛 + 7 4𝑛 + 8 [3]
i

Consider the 𝑛th figure.

𝐻 = 2𝑛 + 1

𝑆 = 8𝑛 + 7

𝑃 = 4𝑛 + 8
(i) When 𝑛 = 5,

𝐻 = 2(5) + 1

𝐻 = 10 + 1

𝐻 = 11

𝑆 = 8(5) + 7

𝑆 = 40 + 7

𝑆 = 47

(ii) Consider 𝐻 = 47.

47 = 2𝑛 + 1

47 − 1 = 2𝑛

46 = 2𝑛
46
=𝑛
2

23 = 𝑛

When 𝑛 = 23,

𝑃 = 4(23) + 8

𝑃 = 92 + 8

𝑃 = 100
(c) Skyla says that she can make one of these figures with a perimeter of

EXACTLY 1 005. Explain why she is incorrect. [1]

𝑃 = 4𝑛 + 8

To be correct, 4𝑛 + 8 = 1005 and 𝑛 ∈ ℕ.

4𝑛 + 8 = 1005

4𝑛 = 1005 − 8

4𝑛 = 997
997
𝑛= 4

997
The value 𝑛 = is not a natural number, so it is not a possible figure.
4

Hence, Skyla is incorrect.

Total: 10 marks
 SECTION II

Answer ALL questions.

ALL working MUST be clearly shown.

ALGEBRA, RELATIONS, FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHS

8. (a) The functions 𝑓 and 𝑔 are defined as follows.

2𝑥−1
𝑓(𝑥) = and 𝑔(𝑥) = 5 − 𝑥 2
3

(i) Determine the value of

(a) 𝑔(2) [1]

𝑔(𝑥) = 5 − 𝑥 2

𝑔(2) = 5 − (2)2

𝑔(2) = 5 − 4

𝑔(2) = 1

(b) 𝑓 −1 (3) [2]

2𝑥−1
We are given that 𝑓(𝑥) = .
3

Now,
2𝑥−1
3= 3

2𝑥 − 1 = 3 × 3
 2𝑥 − 1 = 9

2𝑥 = 9 + 1

2𝑥 = 10
10
𝑥= 2

𝑥=5

∴ 𝑓 −1 (3) = 5

(ii) Derive an expression, in its simplest form, for 𝑓𝑔(𝑥). [2]

𝑓𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑓[𝑔(𝑥)]

𝑓𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑓(5 − 𝑥 2 )

2(5−𝑥 2 )−1
𝑓𝑔(𝑥) = 3

10−2𝑥 2 −1
𝑓𝑔(𝑥) = 3

9−2𝑥 2
𝑓𝑔(𝑥) = 3

9−2𝑥 2
∴ 𝑓𝑔(𝑥) =
3
(iii) Sketch the graph of the function 𝑔(𝑥) in the space provided below. On

your sketch, indicate the maximum/minimum point and the roots of

the function. [3]

(𝟎, 𝟓)
𝟓×

𝟏
(−√𝟓, 𝟎) (√𝟓, 𝟎)
×−𝟐 × 𝒙
−𝟑 −𝟏 𝟎 𝟏 𝟐 𝟑

−𝟏

−𝟐

−𝟑

−𝟒

−𝟓

𝑔(𝑥) = 5 − 𝑥 2

Let 𝑦 = 5 − 𝑥 2 .

When 𝑥 = 0,

𝑦 = 5 − (0)2

𝑦 =5−0

𝑦=5
 So, the curve cuts the 𝑦-axis at the point (0, 5).

When 𝑦 = 0,

5 − 𝑥2 = 0

𝑥2 = 5

𝑥 = ±√5

𝑥 = ±2.24

So, the roots of the curve are at (−2.24 , 0) and (2.24 , 0).

The maximum point of the curve is at the point (0, 5).

(b) The graph below shows a quadratic function.

(𝟏, 𝟑)

(𝟎, −𝟐)
(i) On the grid above, draw the tangent to the curve at 𝑥 = 1. [1]

See grid above.

(ii) Use the tangent drawn to estimate the gradient of the curve at

𝑥 = 1. [2]

Points are (0, −2) and (1, 3).

𝑦 −𝑦
Gradient, 𝑚 = 𝑥2−𝑥1
2 1

3−(−2)
Gradient, 𝑚 = 1−0

5
Gradient, 𝑚 = 1

Gradient, 𝑚 = 5

∴ The gradient of the curve at 𝑥 = 1 is 𝑚 = 5.

(iii) Write down the equation of the tangent in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐. [1]

From graph, 𝑐 = −2.

Substituting 𝑚 = 5 and 𝑐 = −2 into 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 gives:

𝑦 = 5𝑥 − 2

∴ The equation of the tangent is: 𝑦 = 5𝑥 − 2

Total: 12 marks
 GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY

9. (a) 𝑉, 𝑋, 𝑌 and 𝑍 lie on the circumference of a circle shown below, centre 𝑂, with

diameter 𝑉𝑌. 𝑈𝑊 is a tangent to the circle at 𝑉. Angle 𝑉𝑋𝑍 = 62° and Angle

𝑋𝑉𝑌 = 18°.

𝒃°
𝑿
𝟔𝟐°
𝒁 𝒆°
𝒅°
𝑶
𝒄°

𝟏𝟖°

𝒂°
𝑾
𝑼 𝑽

(i) State a theorem that justifies the values of EACH of the following

angles.

(a) Angle 𝑏 = 62° [1]

Angles in the same segment, standing on the same chord, are

equal.

Hence, Angle 𝑏 = 62°.

 (b) Angle 𝑐 = 124° [1]

The angle at the centre of the circle is twice the angle at the

circumference.

Angle 𝑐 = 2 × 62°

Angle 𝑐 = 124°

(c) Angle 𝑂𝑉𝑊 = 90° [1]

The angle between a tangent and a radius is 90°.

Hence, Angle 𝑂𝑉𝑊 = 90°.

(ii) Find the values of Angles 𝑎, 𝑑 and 𝑒. Show ALL working where

appropriate. [3]

∠𝑎 =

The angle between a tangent 𝑈𝑊 and a chord 𝑉𝑍 is equal to the angle

in the alternate segment.

∴ ∠𝑎 = 62°

∠𝑑 =

Since 𝑂𝑍 and 𝑂𝑉 are both radii of the same circle, then 𝑂𝑍 = 𝑂𝑉.

So, Triangle 𝑂𝑉𝑍 is an isosceles triangle and the base angles are equal.
Hence,

180°−124°
∠𝑑 = 2

56°
∠𝑑 = 2

∠𝑑 = 28°

∠𝑒 =

The angle between a tangent and a radius is 90°.

Angle 𝑍𝑉𝑌 = 90° − 62°

Angle 𝑍𝑉𝑌 = 28°

All angles in a triangle add up to 180°.

∠𝑒 = 180° − (62° + 18° + 28° + 28°)

∠𝑒 = 180° − 136°

∠𝑒 = 44°
(b) The diagram below shows a quadrilateral 𝑃𝑄𝑅𝑆 formed by joining two

triangles, 𝑃𝑄𝑆 and 𝑄𝑅𝑆.

𝑵

𝑺 𝒙°
𝟕𝟐° 𝟐𝟓°
𝒕°
𝑹

𝒚° 𝟒𝟑°
𝑸
𝑷 𝟐𝟏 𝒎

(i) Calculate the length of 𝑄𝑅. [3]

Using the cosine rule,

(𝑄𝑅)2 = (𝑅𝑆)2 + (𝑄𝑆)2 − 2(𝑅𝑆)(𝑄𝑆) cos 𝑄𝑅̂ 𝑆

(𝑄𝑅)2 = (16)2 + (18)2 − 2(16)(18) cos 25°

(𝑄𝑅)2 = 57.96671467

𝑄𝑅 = √57.96671467

𝑄𝑅 = 7.61 𝑚 (to 3 significant figures)

∴ The length of 𝑄𝑅 is 7.61 𝑚.

(ii) The bearing of 𝑃 from 𝑆 is 205°. Determine the bearing of

(a) 𝑅 from 𝑆 [1]

𝑥 = 205° − (25° + 72°)

𝑥 = 205° − 97°

𝑥 = 108°

∴ The bearing of 𝑅 from 𝑆 is 108°.

(b) 𝑆 from 𝑃 [2]

𝑡 = 205° − 180°

𝑡 = 25°

Since angle 𝑦 and angle 𝑡 are alternate angles, they are equal.

Hence, angle 𝑦 = 25°.

∴ The bearing of 𝑆 from 𝑃 is 25°.

Total: 12 marks
 VECTORS AND MATRICES

6 2𝑣
10. (a) The determinant of the matrix ( ) is 24.
−5 −𝑣

Calculate the value of 𝑣. [2]

6 2𝑣
Let 𝐴 = ( ).
−5 −𝑣

𝑎 𝑏
The matrix is in the form ( ),
𝑐 𝑑

where 𝑎 = 6, 𝑏 = 2𝑣, 𝑐 = −5 and 𝑑 = −𝑣.

We are given that det(𝐴) = 24.

det(𝐴) = 𝑎𝑑 − 𝑏𝑐

24 = (6)(−𝑣) − (2𝑣)(−5)

24 = −6𝑣 + 10𝑣

24 = 4𝑣
24
=𝑣
4

6=𝑣

∴ The value of 𝑣 = 6.
(b) The matrices 𝐿 and 𝑀 are defined as follows.

9 5 2
𝐿=( ), 𝑀=( )
3 2 −4

Evaluate EACH of the following.

(i) The matrix product 𝐿𝑀 [2]

9 5 2
𝐿𝑀 = ( )( )
3 2 −4

(9 × 2) + (5 × −4)
𝐿𝑀 = ( )
(3 × 2) + (2 × −4)

18 + (−20)
𝐿𝑀 = ( )
6 + (−8)

18 − 20
𝐿𝑀 = ( )
6−8

−2
𝐿𝑀 = ( )
−2

(ii) 𝐿−1, the inverse of 𝐿 [2]

9 5
𝐿=( )
3 2

𝑑 −𝑏
det(𝐿) = 𝑎𝑑 − 𝑏𝑐 𝑎𝑑𝑗 = ( )
−𝑐 𝑎

2 −5
det(𝐿) = (9)(2) − (5)(3) 𝑎𝑑𝑗 = ( )
−3 9

det(𝐿) = 18 − 15

det(𝐿) = 3

Now,
 1
𝐿−1 = det(𝐿) × 𝑎𝑑𝑗

1 2 −5
𝐿−1 = 3 ( )
−3 9
2 5
−3
𝐿−1 = ( 3 3 9 )
−3 3

2 5
−3
𝐿−1 = ( 3 )
−1 3

5
(c) ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑃𝑄 = ( ).
−4

If 𝑃 is the point (−2, 3), determine the coordinates of 𝑄. [2]

𝑃 is the point (−2, 3).

−2
Then, ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑂𝑃 = ( ).
3

Using the triangle law,

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = 𝑂𝑄
𝑃𝑄 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ − 𝑂𝑃
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = 𝑃𝑄
𝑂𝑄 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ + 𝑂𝑃
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = ( 5 ) + (−2)
𝑂𝑄
−4 3

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = ( 3 )
𝑂𝑄
−1

∴ The coordinates of 𝑄 are (3, −1).

(d) In the pentagon 𝑂𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷, 𝑂𝐴 is parallel to 𝐷𝐶 and 𝐴𝐵 is parallel to 𝑂𝐷.

𝑂𝐷 = 2𝐴𝐵 and 𝑂𝐴 = 2𝐷𝐶. ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗

𝑂𝐴 = 𝑎 and ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐴𝐵 = 𝑏.

𝑨 𝒃 𝑩 𝒃 𝑬
>>
𝟏
𝒂
𝟐
𝒂
𝑪

𝟏
𝒂
𝟐

𝑶 | >> 𝑫
𝒃 𝒃

Find, in terms of 𝑎 and 𝑏, in its simplest form,

(i) ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐴𝐷 [1]

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = 2𝐴𝐵
𝑂𝐷 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑂𝐷 = 2𝒃

Using the triangle law,

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐴𝐷 = ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐴𝑂 + ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑂𝐷

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = −𝑂𝐴
𝐴𝐷 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ + 𝑂𝐷
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐴𝐷 = −𝒂 + 2𝒃

(ii) ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐵𝐶 [2]

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
2𝐶𝐷 𝑂𝐴
1
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐶𝐷 = 2 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑂𝐴

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = 1 𝒂
𝐶𝐷 2
 Using the triangle law,

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐵𝐶 𝐵𝐸 + ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐸𝐶

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = 𝒃 − 1 𝒂
𝐵𝐶 2

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = − 1 𝒂 + 𝒃
𝐵𝐶 2

(iii) ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ | and |𝐵𝐶

State the conclusion about |𝐴𝐷 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ | that can be drawn from your

responses in (i) and (ii). [1]

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐴𝐷 = −𝒂 + 2𝒃

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = − 1 𝒂 + 𝒃
𝐵𝐶 2

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ | = 2|𝐵𝐶
We can deduce that |𝐴𝐷 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ |.

Total: 12 marks

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