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MARK SCHEME for the May/June 2015 series

9709 MATHEMATICS
9709/32 Paper 3, maximum raw mark 75

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of
the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not
indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began,
which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner
Report for Teachers.

Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2015 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE®, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some
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Mark Scheme Notes

Marks are of the following three types:

M Method mark, awarded for a valid method applied to the problem. Method marks are
not lost for numerical errors, algebraic slips or errors in units. However, it is not usually
sufficient for a candidate just to indicate an intention of using some method or just to
quote a formula; the formula or idea must be applied to the specific problem in hand,
e.g. by substituting the relevant quantities into the formula. Correct application of a
formula without the formula being quoted obviously earns the M mark and in some
cases an M mark can be implied from a correct answer.

A Accuracy mark, awarded for a correct answer or intermediate step correctly obtained.
Accuracy marks cannot be given unless the associated method mark is earned (or
implied).

B Mark for a correct result or statement independent of method marks.

• When a part of a question has two or more “method” steps, the M marks are
generally independent unless the scheme specifically says otherwise; and similarly
when there are several B marks allocated. The notation DM or DB (or dep*) is used
to indicate that a particular M or B mark is dependent on an earlier M or B
(asterisked) mark in the scheme. When two or more steps are run together by the
candidate, the earlier marks are implied and full credit is given.

• The symbol implies that the A or B mark indicated is allowed for work correctly
following on from previously incorrect results. Otherwise, A or B marks are given for
correct work only. A and B marks are not given for fortuitously “correct” answers or
results obtained from incorrect working.

• Note: B2 or A2 means that the candidate can earn 2 or 0.

B2/1/0 means that the candidate can earn anything from 0 to 2.

The marks indicated in the scheme may not be subdivided. If there is genuine
doubt whether a candidate has earned a mark, allow the candidate the benefit of
the doubt. Unless otherwise indicated, marks once gained cannot subsequently
be lost, e.g. wrong working following a correct form of answer is ignored.

• Wrong or missing units in an answer should not lead to the loss of a mark unless
the scheme specifically indicates otherwise.

• For a numerical answer, allow the A or B mark if a value is obtained which is

correct to 3 s.f., or which would be correct to 3 s.f. if rounded (1 d.p. in the case of
an angle). As stated above, an A or B mark is not given if a correct numerical
answer arises fortuitously from incorrect working. For Mechanics questions, allow
A or B marks for correct answers which arise from taking g equal to 9.8 or 9.81
instead of 10.

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The following abbreviations may be used in a mark scheme or used on the scripts:

AEF Any Equivalent Form (of answer is equally acceptable)

AG Answer Given on the question paper (so extra checking is needed to ensure that
the detailed working leading to the result is valid)

BOD Benefit of Doubt (allowed when the validity of a solution may not be absolutely
clear)

CAO Correct Answer Only (emphasising that no “follow through” from a previous error
is allowed)

CWO Correct Working Only – often written by a “fortuitous” answer

ISW Ignore Subsequent Working

MR Misread

PA Premature Approximation (resulting in basically correct work that is insufficiently

accurate)

SOS See Other Solution (the candidate makes a better attempt at the same question)

SR Special Ruling (detailing the mark to be given for a specific wrong solution, or a
case where some standard marking practice is to be varied in the light of a
particular circumstance)

Penalties

MR – 1 A penalty of MR – 1 is deducted from A or B marks when the data of a question or

part question are genuinely misread and the object and difficulty of the question
remain unaltered. In this case all A and B marks then become “follow through ”
marks. MR is not applied when the candidate misreads his own figures – this is
regarded as an error in accuracy. An MR – 2 penalty may be applied in particular
cases if agreed at the coordination meeting.

PA – 1 This is deducted from A or B marks in the case of premature approximation. The

PA – 1 penalty is usually discussed at the meeting.

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1 State or imply ordinates 0, 0.405465…, 0.623810…, 0.693147… B1

1
Use correct formula, or equivalent, with h = π and four ordinates M1
6
Obtain answer 0.72 A1 [3]

2 Use laws of indices correctly and solve for u M1

16
Obtain u in any correct form, e.g. u = A1
16 − 1
Use correct method for solving an equation of the form 4 x = a , where a > 0 M1
Obtain answer x = 0.0466 A1 [4]

3 EITHER: Use correct product rule M1

Obtain correct derivative in any form, e.g. − sin x cos 2 x − 2 cos x sin 2 x A1
Use the correct double angle formulae to express derivative in cos x and sin x,
or cos 2x and sin x M1
OR1: Use correct double angle formula to express y in terms of cos x and attempt
differentiation M1
Use chain rule correctly M1
Obtain correct derivative in any form, e.g. − 6 cos 2 x sin x + sin x A1
OR2: Use correct factor formula and attempt differentiation M1
3 1
Obtain correct derivative in any form, e.g. − sin 3x − sin x A1
2 2
Use correct trig formulae to express derivative in terms of cos x and sin x, or sin x M1
Equate derivative to zero and obtain an equation in one trig function M1
Obtain 6 cos 2 x = 1 , 6 sin 2 x = 5 , tan 2 x = 5 or 3 cos 2 x = −2 A1
Obtain answer x = 1.15 (or 65.9°) and no other in the given interval A1 [6]
[Ignore answers outside the given interval.]
[SR: Solution attempts following the EITHER scheme for the first two marks can earn the
second and third method marks as follows:
Equate derivative to zero and obtain an equation in tan 2x and tan x M1
Use correct double angle formula to obtain an equation in tan x M1]

4 (i) State R = 13 B1
Use trig formula to find α M1
Obtain α = 33.69° with no errors seen A1 [3]

(ii) Evaluate sin −1 (1 / 13 ) to at least 1 d.p. (16.10° to 2 d.p ) B1

Carry out an appropriate method to find a value of θ in the interval 0° < θ < 180° M1
Obtain answer θ = 130.2° and no other in the given interval A1 [3]
[Ignore answers outside the given interval.]
[Treat answers in radians as a misread and deduct A1 from the marks for the angles.]

5 (i) State or imply AT = r tan x or BT = r tan x B1

Use correct arc formula and form an equation in r and x M1
Rearrange in the given form A1 [3]

(ii) Calculate values of a relevant expression or expressions at x = 1 and x = 1.3 M1

Complete the argument correctly with correct calculated values A1 [2]

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(iii) Use the iterative formula correctly at least once M1

Obtain final answer 1.11 A1
Show sufficient iterations to 4 d.p. to justify 1.11 to 2 d.p., or show there is a sign change in
the interval (1.105, 1.115) A1 [3]

1
6 (i) State or imply du = − dx , or equivalent B1
2 x
Substitute for x and dx throughout M1
± 2( 2 − u ) 2
Obtain integrand , or equivalent A1
u
Show correct working to justify the change in limits and obtain the given answer with
no errors seen A1 [4]

(ii) Integrate and obtain at least two terms of the form a ln u, bu, and cu 2 M1*
2
Obtain indefinite integral 8 ln u − 8u + u , or equivalent A1
Substitute limits correctly M1(dep*)
Obtain the given answer correctly having shown sufficient working A1 [4]

7 (i) Square x + iy and equate real and imaginary parts to −1 and 4 3 M1

2 2
Obtain x − y = −1 and 2 xy = 4 3 A1
Eliminate one unknown and find an equation in the other M1
Obtain x 4 + x 2 − 12 = 0 or y 4 − y 2 − 12 = 0 , or three term equivalent A1
Obtain answers ± ( 3 + 2i) A1 [5]
[If the equations are solved by inspection, give B2 for the answers and B1 for justifying them]

(ii) Show a circle with centre − 1+ 4 3 in a relatively correct position B1

Show a circle with radius 1 and centre not at the origin B1
Carry out a complete method for calculating the greatest value of arg z M1
Obtain answer 1.86 or 106.4° A1 [4]

A Bx + C
8 (i) State or imply the form + 2 B1
3 − 2x x + 4
Use a relevant method to determine a constant M1
Obtain one of the values A = 3, B = −1, C = −2 A1
Obtain a second value A1
Obtain the third value A1 [5]

2
(ii) Use correct method to find the first two terms of the expansion of (3 − 2 x) −1 , (1− x) −1 ,
3
1
(4 + x 2 ) −1 or (1+ x 2 ) −1 M1
4
Obtain correct unsimplified expansions up to the term in x 2 of each partial fraction A1 +A1
Multiply out up to the term in x2 by Bx +C, where BC ≠ 0 M1
1 5 41
Obtain final answer + x+ x 2 , or equivalent A1 [5]
2 12 72

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 − 1
[Symbolic coefficients, e.g.   are not sufficient for the first M1.The f.t. is on A, B, C.]
2
[In the case of an attempt to expand (5 x 2 + x + 6)(3 − 2 x) −1 ( x 2 + 4) −1 , give
M1A1A1for the expansions, M1 for multiplying out fully, and A1 for the final answer.]

9 (i) Separate variables correctly and attempt integration of one side B1

Obtain term ln x B1
Obtain term of the form a ln(k + e − t ) M1
Obtain term − ln(k + e −t ) A1
Evaluate a constant or use limits x = 10, t = 0 in a solution containing terms a ln(k + e − t )
and b ln x M1*
Obtain correct solution in any form, e.g. ln x − ln 10 = − ln(k + e −t ) + ln(k + 1) A1 [6]

(ii) Substitute x = 20, t = 1 and solve for k M1(dep*)

Obtain the given answer A1 [2]

(iii) Using e −t → 0 and the given value of k, find the limiting value of x M1
Justify the given answer A1 [2]

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10 (i) Carry out a correct method for finding a vector equation for AB M1
Obtain r = 2i − j + 3k + λ ( −i + 2 j + 2k ) , or equivalent A1
Equate at least two pairs of components of general points on AB and l and solve for λ or
for µ M1
4 3
Obtain correct answer for λ or µ, e.g. λ = 1 or µ = 0; λ = − or µ = ;
5 5
1 3
or λ = or µ = − A1
4 2
Verify that not all three pairs of equations are satisfied and that the lines fail to intersect A1 [5]

(ii) EITHER: Obtain a vector parallel to the plane and not parallel to l, e.g. i − 2 j + k B1
Use scalar product to obtain an equation in a, b and c, e.g. 3a + b − c = 0 B1
Form a second relevant equation, e.g. a – 2b + c = 0 and solve for one ratio,
e.g. a : b M1
Obtain final answer a : b : c = 1 : 4 : 7 A1
Use coordinates of a relevant point and values of a, b and c in general equation
and find d M1
Obtain answer x + 4y + 7z = 19, or equivalent A1
OR1: Obtain a vector parallel to the plane and not parallel to l, e.g. i − 2 j + k B1
Obtain a second relevant vector parallel to the plane and attempt to calculate
their vector product, e.g. (i − 2 j + k ) × (3i + j − k ) M1
Obtain two correct components A1
Obtain correct answer, e.g. i + 4 j + 7k A1
Substitute coordinates of a relevant point in x + 4y + 7z = d, or equivalent,
and find d M1
Obtain answer x + 4y + 7z = 19, or equivalent A1
OR2: Obtain a vector parallel to the plane and not parallel to l, e.g. i − 2 j + k B1
Using a relevant point and second relevant vector, form a 2-parameter equation
for the plane M1
State a correct equation, e.g. r = 2i − j + 3k + s (i − 2 j + k ) + t (3i + j − k ) A1
State 3 correct equations in x, y, z, s and t A1
Eliminate s and t M1
Obtain answer x + 4y + 7z = 19, or equivalent A1
OR3: Using the coordinates of A and two points on l, state three simultaneous
equations in a, b, c and d, e.g. a + b + 2c = d, 2a − b + 3c = d and 4a + 2b + c = d B1
Solve and find one ratio, e.g. a : b M1
State one correct ratio A1
Obtain a correct ratio of three of the unknowns, e.g. a : b : c = 1 : 4 : 7,
or equivalent A1
Either use coordinates of a relevant point and the found ratio to find the fourth
unknown, e.g. d, or find the ratio a : b : c : d M1
Obtain answer x + 4y + 7z = 19, or equivalent A1
OR4: Obtain a vector parallel to the plane and not parallel to l, e.g. i − 2 j + k B1
Using a relevant point and second relevant vector, form a determinant equation
for the plane M1
x − 2 y +1 z − 3
State a correct equation, e.g. 1 −2 1 =0 A1
3 1 −1
Attempt to expand the determinant M1
Obtain or imply two correct cofactors A1
Obtain answer x + 4y +7z =19, or equivalent A1 [6]

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