Functions and Statistics [264 marks]

1. [Maximum mark: 5]
(a) [3]

Markscheme

valid approach using Pythagorean identity (M1)

5 2
= 1 (or equivalent) (A1)
2
sin A + ( )
6

√ 11
sin A =
6
A1

[3 marks]

(b) [2]

Markscheme

√ 11
1

2
× 8 × 6 ×
6
(or equivalent) (A1)

area = 4√ 11 A1

[2 marks]

2. [Maximum mark: 15]

(a) [2]

Markscheme

evidence of median position (M1)

80th employee
 40 minutes A1

[2 marks]

(b) [3]

Markscheme

valid attempt to find interval (25–55) (M1)

18 (employees), 142 (employees) A1

124 A1

[3 marks]

(c) [3]

Markscheme

recognising that there are 16 employees in the top 10% (M1)

144 employees travelled more than k minutes (A1)

k= 56 A1

[3 marks]

(d) [1]

Markscheme

b= 70 A1

[1 mark]
 (e.i) [2]

Markscheme

recognizing a is first quartile value (M1)

40 employees

a= 33 A1

[2 marks]

(e.ii) [2]

Markscheme

47 − 33 (M1)

IQR = 14 A1

[2 marks]

(f ) [2]

Markscheme

attempt to find 1.5 × their IQR (M1)

33 − 21

12 (A1)

[2 marks]

3. [Maximum mark: 5]
 (a) [2]

Markscheme

attempt to form composition M1

correct substitution g ( x+3

4
) = 8(
x+3

4
) + 5 A1

(g ∘ f ) (x) = 2x + 11 AG

[2 marks]

(b) [3]

Markscheme

attempt to substitute 4 (seen anywhere) (M1)

correct equation a = 2 × 4 + 11 (A1)

a= 19 A1

[3 marks]

4. [Maximum mark: 6]
(a) [3]

Markscheme

3
(or equivalent) A1
4
π(12.7)
3

8580.24 (A1)

V = 8.58 × 103 A1
 [3 marks]

(b) [3]

Markscheme

recognising volume of the cone is same as volume of their sphere (M1)

(14.8) = 8580.24 (or equivalent) A1

1 2
πr
3

r = 23.529

r = 24 (cm) correct to 2 significant figures A1

[3 marks]

5. [Maximum mark: 6]
(a) [3]

Markscheme

METHOD 1

attempt to use the cosine rule (M1)

2 2 2

cos θ = (or equivalent) A1

4 +4 −5

2×4×4

θ = 1.35 A1

METHOD 2

attempt to split triangle AOB into two congruent right triangles (M1)

sin( 2 ) A1
θ 2.5
=
4
 θ = 1.35 A1

[3 marks]

(b) [3]

Markscheme

attempt to find the area of the shaded region (M1)

2
× 4 × 4 × (2π − 1.35 …) A1

= 39.5 (cm2) A1

[3 marks]

6. [Maximum mark: 6]
(a) [3]

Markscheme

5.5 4
(1 +
4×100
) (M1)(A1)

1.056 A1

[3 marks]

(b) [3]

Markscheme

EITHER
 4n m
2P = P × (1 +
5.5

100×4
) OR 2P = P × (their (a)) (M1)
(A1)

Note: Award (M1) for substitution into loan payment formula. Award (A1) for
correct substitution.

OR

PV = ±1
FV = ∓1
I% = 5.5
P/Y = 4
C/Y = 4
n = 50.756… (M1)(A1)

OR

PV = ±1
FV = ∓2
I% = 100(their (a) − 1)
P/Y = 1
C/Y = 1 (M1)(A1)

THEN

⇒ 12.7 years

Laurie will have double the amount she invested during 2032 A1

[3 marks]

7. [Maximum mark: 16]

(a) [2]

Markscheme
 4.2

60
× 45 A1

AB = 3.15 (km) A1

[2 marks]

(b.i) [2]

Markscheme

66° or (180 − 114) A1

35 + 66 A1

ABC = 101° AG

[2 marks]

(b.ii) [3]

Markscheme

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) [3]

Markscheme
 valid approach to find angle BCA (M1)

eg sine rule

correct substitution into sine rule A1

sin(BCA)
sin 101
eg 3.15
=
6.0507…

BCA = 30.7° A1

[3 marks]

(d) [3]

Markscheme

BAC = 48.267 (seen anywhere) A1

valid approach to find correct bearing (M1)

eg 48.267 + 35

bearing = 83.3° (accept 083°) A1

[3 marks]

(e) [3]

Markscheme

attempt to use time M1

distance
=
speed

6.0507

3.9
or 0.065768 km/min (A1)

t = 93 (minutes) A1
 [3 marks]

8. [Maximum mark: 5]
[5]

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.

METHOD 1

2 ln x − ln 9 = 4

uses m ln x = ln x
m
(M1)

2
ln x − ln 9 = 4

uses ln a − ln b = ln
a

b
(M1)
2
x
ln = 4
9

A1
x 4
= e
9

x
2
= 9e
4
⇒ x = √ 9e
4
(x > 0) A1

x = 3e
2
(p = 3, q = 2) A1

METHOD 2

expresses 4 as 4 ln e and uses ln x

m
= m ln x (M1)
 2 ln x = 2 ln 3 + 4 ln e (ln x = ln 3 + 2 ln e) A1

uses 2 ln e = ln e
2
and ln a + ln b = ln ab (M1)

ln x = ln (3e )
2
A1

x = 3e
2
(p = 3, q = 2) A1

METHOD 3

expresses 4 as 4 ln e and uses m ln x = ln x

m
(M1)

A1
2 2 4
ln x = ln 3 + ln e

uses ln a + ln b = ln ab (M1)

2 2 4
ln x = ln (3 e )

x
2
= 3
2
e
4
⇒ x = √3 2 e 4 (x > 0) A1

so x = 3e
2
(x > 0) (p = 3, q = 2) A1

[5 marks]

9. [Maximum mark: 6]
[6]

Markscheme

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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.
 (f ∘ g)(x) = ax + b − 2 (M1)

(f ∘ g)(2) = −3 ⇒ 2a + b − 2 = −3 (2a + b = −1) A1

(g ∘ f )(x) = a(x − 2) + b (M1)

(g ∘ f )(1) = 5 ⇒ −a + b = 5 A1

a valid attempt to solve their two linear equations for a and b M1

so a = −2 and b = 3 A1

[6 marks]

10. [Maximum mark: 6]

(a) [2]

Markscheme

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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 u 2 − u1 = u3 − u2 (M1)

(5u 1 − 8) − u 1 = (3u 1 + 8) − (5u 1 − 8)

6u 1 = 24 A1

OR
 u 1 +u 3
uses u 2 =
2
(M1)

u 1 +(3u 1 +8)
5u 1 − 8 =
2

3u 1 = 12 A1

THEN

so u 1 = 4 AG

[2 marks]

(b) [4]

Markscheme

d = 8 (A1)

uses S n M1
n
= (2u 1 + (n − 1)d)
2

A1
n
Sn = (8 + 8(n − 1))
2

2
= 4n

2
= (2n) A1

Note: The final A1 can be awarded for clearly explaining that 4n 2 is a

square number.

so sum of the first n terms is a square number AG

 [4 marks]

11. [Maximum mark: 5]

[5]

Markscheme

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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.

2
< k < 2 A1A1
 Note: Award A1 for obtaining critical values k =
1

2
, 2 and A1 for correct
inequality signs.

[5 marks]

12. [Maximum mark: 7]

(a) [2]

Markscheme

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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 3(2π − 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

 [2 marks]

(b) [2]

Markscheme

uses the cosine rule (M1)

L
2
= 3
2
+ 3
2
− 2(3)(3) cos θ A1

so L = √ 18 − 18 cos θ AG

[2 marks]

(c) [3]

Markscheme

6π − 3θ = 2√ 18 − 18 cos θ A1

attempts to solve for θ (M1)

θ = 2. 49 A1

[3 marks]

13. [Maximum mark: 8]

(a.i) [2]

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.

r = 0. 946 A2

[2 marks]

(a.ii) [1]

Markscheme

the value of r shows a (very) strong positive correlation between age and
(systolic) blood pressure A1

[1 mark]

(b) [2]

Markscheme

p = 1. 05t + 69. 3 A1A1

Note: Only award marks for an equation. Award A1 for a = 1. 05 and A1

for b = 69. 3. Award A1A0 for y = 1. 05x + 69. 3.

[2 marks]
 (c) [2]

Markscheme

122 (mmHg) (M1)A1

[2 marks]

(d) [1]

Markscheme

the regression equation should not be used because it involves

extrapolation A1

[1 mark]

14. [Maximum mark: 17]

(a) [1]

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.

when t = 0, T = 100 ⇒ 100 = T 0 e

0
A1

so T 0 = 100 AG
 [1 mark]

(b) [3]

Markscheme

correct substitution of t = 10, T = 70 M1

70 = 100e
−10k
or e
−10k
=
7

10

EITHER

−10k = ln
7

10
A1

ln
7

10
= − ln
10

7
or − ln
7

10
= ln
10

7
A1

OR

e
10k
=
10

7
A1

10k = ln
10

7
A1

THEN

k =
1

10
ln
10

7
AG

[3 marks]

(c) [2]
 Markscheme

substitutes t = 15 into T (M1)

T = 58. 6 (°C) A1

[2 marks]

(d) [4]

Markscheme

a decreasing exponential A1

starting at (0, 100) labelled on the graph or stated A1

T → 0 as t → ∞ A1

horizontal asymptote T = 0 labelled on the graph or stated A1

Note: Award A0 for stating y = 0 as the horizontal asymptote.

 [4 marks]

(e) [4]

Markscheme

100e
−kt
= 50 where k =
1

10
ln
10

7
A1

EITHER

uses an appropriate graph to attempt to solve for t (M1)

OR

manipulates logs to attempt to solve for t e.g. ln 1

2
= (−
1

10
ln
10

7
)t

(M1)

A1
ln 2
t = 1 10
= 19. 433 …
ln
10 7

THEN

temperature will be 50 °C after 19 minutes and 26 seconds A1

[4 marks]

(f ) [3]

Markscheme
METHOD 1
t

substitutes T 0 = 100, t = 10 and T = 70 into T = T 0 a 10

(M1)
10

70 = 100a 10
A1

a =
7

10
A1

METHOD 2
t
1 10
100a 10
= 100e
−kt
where k =
10
ln
7

EITHER
1

(M1)
−k −10k
e = a 10
⇒ a = e

OR
10
1 10 t

a = (e
(-
10
ln
7
)t
) (M1)

THEN

10 7

a = e
− ln
7
(= e
ln
10
) A1

a =
7

10
A1

[3 marks]
15. [Maximum mark: 9]
(a) [2]

Markscheme

x 1 +x 2 x 4 +x 5 x 4 +x 5 −x 1 −x 2
LQ =
2
, UQ =
2
, I QR =
2
M1A1

[2 marks]

(b) [5]

Markscheme

U Q + 1.5I QR = 1.25x 4 + 1.25x 5 − 0.75x 1 − 0.75x 2 ⩾ x 5

M1A1

Since 1.25x 4 + 0.25x 5 ⩾ 0.75x 1 + 0.75x 2 due to the ascending

order. R1

Similarly
LQ − 1.5I QR = 1.25x 1 + 1.25x 2 − 0.75x 4 − 0.75x 5 ⩽ x 1

M1A1

Since 0.25x 1 + 1.25x 2 ⩽ 0.75x 3 + 0.75x 4 due to the ascending

order.

So there are no outliers for a data set of 5 numbers. AG

[5 marks]

(c) [2]

Markscheme
 For example 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 100 where I QR = 4 A1A1

[2 marks]

16. [Maximum mark: 13]

(a) [6]

Markscheme

4x−5 A B
f (x) =
(x−1)(x−2)
≡
x−1
+
x−2
M1A1

⇒ 4x − 5 ≡ A (x − 2) + B (x − 1) M1A1

x = 1 ⇒ A = 1 x = 2 ⇒ B = 3 A1A1

1 3
f (x) = +
x−1 x−2

[6 marks]

(b) [3]

Markscheme

−2 −2
f
′
(x) = −(x − 1) − 3(x − 2) M1A1

This is always negative so function is always decreasing. R1AG

[3 marks]

(c) [4]

Markscheme
 0
0
M1A1
1 3
∫ + dx = [ln |x − 1| + 3 ln |x − 2|]
x−1 x−2 −1
−1

= (3 ln 2) − ( ln 2 + 3 ln 3) = 2 ln 2 − 3 ln 3 = ln
4

27
A1A1

[4 marks]

17. [Maximum mark: 15]

(a) [1]

Markscheme

Stratified sampling A1

[1 mark]

(b.i) [3]

Markscheme

There are 260 students in total A1

84

260
× 9 = 2.91 M1A1

So 3 students will be selected. AG

[3 marks]

(b.ii) [2]

Markscheme
 grade 9 = 60

260
× 9 ≈ 2, grade 10 = 83

260
× 9 ≈ 3, grade 11
33
=
260
× 9 ≈ 1 A2

[2 marks]

(c) [1]

Markscheme

Systematic sampling A1

[1 mark]

(d.i) [2]

Markscheme

r = −0.901 A2

[2 marks]

(d.ii) [1]

Markscheme

The negative value of r indicates that more time spent on social media
leads to lower self-esteem, supporting the principal’s concerns. R1

[1 mark]

(d.iii) [1]

Markscheme
 r being close to –1 indicates there is strong correlation, so a regression line
is appropriate. R1

[1 mark]

(e) [4]

Markscheme

Find the regression line of t on s. M1

t = −0.281s + 9.74 A1

t = (−0.2807 …) (29) + 9.739 … = 1.60 hours M1A1

[4 marks]

18. [Maximum mark: 6]

(a) [3]

Markscheme

1 2
2
1 1 −2 (−x) x x
3
(1 − x) = 1 + (−x) + ( ) … = 1 − − …
3 3 3 2! 3 9

M1A1A1

[3 marks]

(b) [3]

Markscheme

1
8 1 1 2 701 1458
M1A1A1
3 3
( ) ≃ 1 − − ⇒ 3
≃ ⇒ √9 ≃
9 27 729 √9 729 701
 [3 marks]

19. [Maximum mark: 27]

(a) [2]

Markscheme

1 + 5x + 10x
2
+ 10x
3
+ 5x
4
+ x
5
M1A1

[2 marks]

(b) [4]

Markscheme

It is an infinite GP with a = 1, r = −x R1A1

−1
M1A1AG
1 1
S∞ = = = (1 + x)
1−(−x) 1+x

[4 marks]

(c) [2]

Markscheme

−1 2 3 4
(1 + x) = 1 − x + x − x + x −. . .

−2
−1(1 + x) = −1 + 2x − 3x
2 3
+ 4x −. . . A1

−2
(1 + x) = 1 − 2x + 3x
2 3
− 4x +. . . A1
 [2 marks]

(d) [2]

Markscheme

−3
−2(1 + x) = −2 + 6x − 12x
2 3
+ 20x . . . A1

−3
(1 + x) = 1 − 3x + 6x
2
− 10x . . .
3
A1

[2 marks]

(e) [3]

Markscheme

−n n(n+1) n(n+1)(n+2)
(1 + x) = 1 − nx +
2!
x
2
−
3!
3
x ... A1A1A1

[3 marks]

(f ) [1]

Markscheme

1
q
= a0 ⇒ a0 = 1 A1

[1 mark]

(g) [2]

Markscheme

q−1
q(1 + x) = a 1 + 2a 2 x + 3a 3 x +. . .
2
A1

a1 = q A1
 [2 marks]

(h) [4]

Markscheme

q−2
q (q − 1)(1 + x) = 1 × 2a 2 + 2 × 3a 3 x+. . . A1

q(q−1)
a2 =
2!
A1

q−3
q (q − 1) (q − 2)(1 + x) = 1 × 2 × 3a 3 +. . . A1

q(q−1)(q−2)
a3 =
3!
A1

[4 marks]

(i) [1]

Markscheme

q q(q−1) q(q−1)(q−2)
(1 + x) = 1 + qx +
2!
x
2
+
3!
3
x ... A1

[1 mark]

(j) [2]

Markscheme

1+x
2
= 1 − x
2
+ x
4 6
− x +. . . M1A1

[2 marks]

(k) [4]
 Markscheme

3 5 7

M1A1
x x x
arctan x + c = x − + − +. . .
3 5 7

Putting x = 0 ⇒ c = 0 R1
3 5 7

So arctan x = x −
x

3
+
x

5
−
x

7
+. . . A1

[4 marks]

20. [Maximum mark: 6]

(a) [5]

Markscheme

attempt to form equation for the sum of frequencies= 16 or mean= 3

(M1)

p + q + 4 + 2 + 3 = 16(⇒ p + q = 7) A1

p+2q+12+8+18

16
= 3(⇒ p + 2q = 10) OR
p+2q+12+8+18

9+p+q
= 3(⇒ 2p + q = 11) A1

attempt to eliminate one variable from their equations (M1)

p + 2(7 − p) + 38 = 48 OR 2(7 − q) + q = 11

p = 4 and q = 3 A1

Note: Award M1A0A0M0A1 for p = 4, q = 3 with no working.

[5 marks]
 (b) [1]

Markscheme

mean final score = 30 A1

[1 mark]

21. [Maximum mark: 8]

(a) [4]

Markscheme

2r + r θ = 10 A1

2
2
r θ = 6. 25 A1

attempt to eliminate θ to obtain an equation in r M1

correct intermediate equation in r A1

25 10 25 1 10
10 − 2r =
2r
OR r
− 2 =
2r
2
OR 2
2
r (
r
− 2) = 6. 25

OR 1. 25 + 2r
2
= 10r

4r
2
− 20r + 25 = 0 AG

[4 marks]

(b) [4]

Markscheme

attempt to solve quadratic by factorizing or use of formula or completing

the square (M1)
 2
20±√ (−20) −4(4)(25)
2 20±√ 400−400
(2r − 5) = 0 OR r =
2(4)
(=
8
)

r =
5

2
A1

attempt to substitute their value of r into their perimeter or area equation

(M1)
5
10−2( )
θ = 5
2
or θ =
25
5
2
( ) 2( )
2 2

θ = 2 A1

[4 marks]

22. [Maximum mark: 14]

(a) [5]

Markscheme
vertical asymptote x = 2 sketched and labelled with correct equation
A1

horizontal asymptote y = 4 sketched and labelled with correct equation

A1

For an approximate rational function shape:

labelled intercepts − 12 on x-axis, −1 on y-axis A1A1

 two branches in correct opposite quadrants with correct asymptotic
behaviour A1

Note: These marks may be awarded independently.

[5 marks]

(b) [1]

Markscheme

y ≠ 4 (or equivalent) A1

[1 mark]

(c) [1]

Markscheme

1
− +p
2 +
5

2
OR (−
1

2
) + 2 ×
5

2
OR 2

2
= 2 OR −4 = −p +
1

A1

9
p =
2
AG

[1 mark]

(d) [3]

Markscheme

METHOD 1

attempt to substitute both roots to form a quadratic (M1)

EITHER

(x +
1

2
)(x −
9

2
) OR x
2
− (−
1

2
+
9

2
)x + (−
1

2
×
9

2
)

9
= x
2
− 4x −
4
A1A1

9
(b = −4, c = − )
4

Note: Award A1 for each correct value. They may be embedded or stated
explicitly.

OR

2 9
(2x + 1)(2x − 9) = 4(x − 4x − )
4

b = −4, c = −
9

4
A1A1

Note: Award A1 for each correct value. They must be stated explicitly.

METHOD 2

OR A1
b
− = 2 4 + b = 0 ⇒ b = −4
2

attempt to form a valid equation to find c using their b (M1)

2 2
(−
1

2
) + −4(−
1

2
) + c = 0 OR (
9

2
) + −4(
9

2
) + c = 0

c = −
9

4
A1

METHOD 3
 attempt to form two valid equations in b and c (M1)

1 2 1 9 2 9
(− ) + b(− ) + c = 0, ( ) + b( ) + c = 0
2 2 2 2

9
b = −4, c = −
4
A1A1

METHOD 4

2
attempt to write g(x) in the form (x − h) + k and substitute for x, h

and g(x) (M1)

1 2 25
(− − 2) + k = 0 ⇒ k = −
2 4

2 25
(x − 2) −
4

= x
2
− 4x −
9

4
A1A1

9
(b = −4, c = − )
4

Note: Award A1 for each correct value. They may be embedded or stated
explicitly.

[3 marks]

(e) [2]

Markscheme

attempt to substitute x = 2 into their g(x) OR

complete the square on their g(x) (may be seen in part (d)) (M1)

y = −
25

4
A1
 [2 marks]

(f ) [2]

Markscheme

both graphs sketched on same axes and identifying points of intersection

(M1)

3 solutions A1
 Note: Exception to FT: If the candidate’s graph in part (a) is incorrect, the M1
may be awarded for a sketch of their graph from part (a) and g(x). Do not
award the final A1 in this case.

[2 marks]

23. [Maximum mark: 14]

(a) [5]

Markscheme
 vertical asymptote x = 2 sketched and labelled with correct equation
A1

horizontal asymptote y = 4 sketched and labelled with correct equation

A1

For an approximate rational function shape:

labelled intercepts − 12 on x-axis, −1 on y-axis A1A1

two branches in correct opposite quadrants with correct asymptotic

behaviour A1

Note: These marks may be awarded independently.

[5 marks]

(b) [1]

Markscheme

y ≠ 4 (or equivalent) A1

[1 mark]

(c) [1]

Markscheme

1
− +p
5 1 5 1
2 +
2
OR (−
2
) + 2 ×
2
OR 2

2
= 2 OR −4 = −p +
2

A1
 p =
9

2
AG

[1 mark]

(d) [3]

Markscheme

METHOD 1

attempt to substitute both roots to form a quadratic (M1)

EITHER

1 9 1 9 1 9
(x +
2
)(x −
2
) OR x
2
− (−
2
+
2
)x + (−
2
×
2
)

9
= x
2
− 4x −
4
A1A1

9
(b = −4, c = − )
4

Note: Award A1 for each correct value. They may be embedded or stated
explicitly.

OR

2 9
(2x + 1)(2x − 9) = 4(x − 4x − )
4

b = −4, c = −
9

4
A1A1

Note: Award A1 for each correct value. They must be stated explicitly.

METHOD 2
 OR A1
b
− = 2 4 + b = 0 ⇒ b = −4
2

attempt to form a valid equation to find c using their b (M1)

2 2
(−
1

2
) + −4(−
1

2
) + c = 0 OR (
9

2
) + −4(
9

2
) + c = 0

9
c = −
4
A1

METHOD 3

attempt to form two valid equations in b and c (M1)

2 2
1 1 9 9
(− ) + b(− ) + c = 0, ( ) + b( ) + c = 0
2 2 2 2

b = −4, c = −
9

4
A1A1

METHOD 4

2
attempt to write g(x) in the form (x − h) + k and substitute for x, h

and g(x) (M1)

2
1 25
(− − 2) + k = 0 ⇒ k = −
2 4

2 25
(x − 2) −
4

9
= x
2
− 4x −
4
A1A1

9
(b = −4, c = − )
4

Note: Award A1 for each correct value. They may be embedded or stated
explicitly.

[3 marks]
(e) [2]

Markscheme

attempt to substitute x = 2 into their g(x) OR

complete the square on their g(x) (may be seen in part (d)) (M1)

25
y = −
4
A1

[2 marks]

(f ) [2]

Markscheme
both graphs sketched on same axes and identifying points of intersection
(M1)

3 solutions A1

Note: Exception to FT: If the candidate’s graph in part (a) is incorrect, the M1
may be awarded for a sketch of their graph from part (a) and g(x). Do not
award the final A1 in this case.

[2 marks]
24. [Maximum mark: 5]
(a)
(a.i) [1]

Markscheme

f (4) = 1 A1

[1 mark]

(a.ii) [1]

Markscheme

f ∘ f (4) = 3 A1

[1 mark]

(a.iii) [1]

Markscheme

f
−1
(3) = 1 A1

[1 mark]

(b) [2]

Markscheme
 concave up curve with y intercept at (0, 10) and x intercept at (5, 0)

A1

curve passes through (2, 2) OR through (1, 4) and (3, 1) A1

Note: Do not award the second mark unless the first mark has been
awarded. (Do not award A0A1).

[2 marks]

25. [Maximum mark: 7]

(a.i) [1]

Markscheme
 9 3√ 3 9 3√ 3
(
2
,
2
) (accept x =
2
and y =
2
) A1

[1 mark]

(a.ii) [3]

Markscheme

change in y
using m =
change in x
with their midpoint OR gradient perpendicular
to AC

OR m = tan 30° (M1)

√3
m =
3
(A1)

√3 3√ 3 √3 9
y =
3
x OR y −
2
=
3
(x −
2
) (must be written as an
equation) A1

[3 marks]

(b) [3]

Markscheme

substituting x = 6 into their equation (M1)

so at B y = 2√ 3 (A1)

area of triangle OAB

1
= × 6 × 2√ 3 = 6√ 3
2

area of quadrilateral OABC = 12√ 3 A1

[3 marks]
26. [Maximum mark: 8]
(a) [1]

Markscheme

y =
2

3
(must be written as equation with y =) A1

[1 mark]

(b.i) [1]

Markscheme

2 A1

[1 mark]

(b.ii) [4]

Markscheme

EITHER

2(x+3)
= mx + 1
3(x+2)

attempt to expand to obtain a quadratic equation (M1)

2
2x + 6 = 3mx + 6mx + 3x + 6

3mx
2
+ (6m + 1)x = 0 OR 3mx
2
+ 6mx + x = 0 A1

recognition that discriminant Δ = 0 for one solution (M1)

2
(6m + 1) = 0
 OR

2(x+3)
= mx + 1
3(x+2)

attempt to expand to obtain a quadratic equation (M1)

2
2x + 6 = 3mx + 6mx + 3x + 6

3mx
2
+ (6m + 1)x = 0 OR 3mx
2
+ 6mx + x = 0 A1

attempt to solve their quadratic for x and equating their solutions (M1)

x(3mx + 6m + 1) = 0

6m+1
x = 0 OR x = −
3m
(= 0)

6m+1
− = 0
3m

OR

attempt to find f ′(x) using the quotient rule (M1)

2 (x+2)−(x+3) −2 2(3x+6)−3(2x+6)
f ′(x) =
3
( 2
) = ( 2
) OR 2
(x+2) 3(x+2) (3x+6)

or equivalent A1

recognition that m is the derivative of f (x) at x = 0 (M1)

THEN

⇒ m = −
1

6
A1

[4 marks]

(b.iii) [2]
 Markscheme

Note: In this part, FT may be awarded only for values of m between −1

and 0.

−
1

6
< m < 0 A2

Note: Award A1 for only m > −

1

6
. Award A1 for only m < 0.

[2 marks]

27. [Maximum mark: 7]

(a) [3]

Markscheme

median = 75 A1

(upper quartile =) 84 OR (lower quartile =) 68 (A1)

Interquartile range = 16 A1

[3 marks]

(b)
(b.i) [2]

Markscheme

Note: In this part, their reasoning and answer must be consistent with their
values in part (a).
 In both part (i) and part (ii), award R0A1 for a correct answer with no
reasoning.

80 > 75 OR Australia has a higher median OR Spain’s median is lower

R1

Note: Award R1 for correct reasoning based on a comparison of their

medians.

in general (on average), rabbits in Australia have longer ears (than rabbits
in Spain

OR

in the top 50 % of each distribution, some rabbits in Spain have smaller

ears than those in Australia

OR

in the bottom 50 % of each distribution, some rabbits in Australia have

longer ears than those in Spain A1

[2 marks]

(b.ii) [2]

Markscheme

Note: In this part, their reasoning and answer must be consistent with their
values in part (a).

In both part (i) and part (ii), award R0A1 for a correct answer with no
reasoning.
 16 > 11 OR higher IQR in Spain OR lower IQR in Australia R1

Note: Award R1 for correct reasoning based on a comparison of their IQR’s.

(the IQR’s suggest that) there is more variation/spread in (the middle 50 %

of ) rabbit ears in Spain (than those in Australia) (or equivalent) A1

Note: Award A1 for any correct answer which uses the IQR’s to compare
each distribution.

[2 marks]

28. [Maximum mark: 5]

(a) [3]

Markscheme

attempt to use trigonometry to find the radius of the cone OR Oliver’s

distance from centre (r + 5) (M1)

r+5
tan 58°=
18.2

r+5
OR sin 32°
=
18.2

sin 58°
OR
(r + 5 =)11. 3726 … (A1)

r = 6. 37262 … (m)

(r =) 6. 37 (m) A1

[3 marks]
 (b) [2]

Markscheme

attempt to substitute h = 20 and their radius into the correct volume of

cone formula (M1)
2
π(6.37262…) (20)
V =
3

= 850. 540 …

3
= 851 (m) (A1)

Note: Accept 849. 840 … (850) obtained from using r = 6. 37.

[2 marks]

29. [Maximum mark: 7]

(a) [2]

Markscheme

r = 0. 901017 …

r = 0. 901 A2

[2 marks]

(b) [1]

Markscheme

Student 11 Test B: should not extrapolate R1

 [1 mark]

(c.i) [1]

Markscheme

Student 12 Test A: should not use line of y on x to predict x from y (or

equivalent) R1

[1 mark]

(c.ii) [3]

Markscheme

attempt to find the equation of the regression line of x on y (M1)

(x =)0. 987124 … y − 3. 21970 … ((x =) 0. 987y − 3. 22)

A1

(x =)0. 987124 … (90) − 3. 21970 … (= 85. 6214 …)

A1

= 86 to nearest integer. AG

Note: Condone notation for x and y switched if values are correct.

[3 marks]

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