1M

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1. 1M

1M

1A or equivalent

(3)
1M ℓ ℓ ℓ h k hk
for (ab ) =a b or (a ) =a
cp p−q cp 1
1M q
=c q
= q− p
for c or c c
2.
1A or equivalent

(3)
1A
3. (a)

1M
(b)
1A for using the result of (a)

(3)
4. Let p and q be the original number of boys and the original
number of girls in the group respectively.

1M

1M
1A for both correct
Solving (1) and (2), we have and .

∴ 1A

∴ The ratio of the original number of boys to the original

number of girls is 4 : 1.
(4)

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5. (a)
1A

and
1M for putting x on one side

1A
∴ The required range is .

(b) The integers satisfying both inequalities in (a) are

–2, –1, 0, 1 and 2.
∴ The number of integers satisfying both inequalities
in (a) is 5. 1A

(4)
6. Let $x be the price of smartphone B.
Thus, the price of smartphone A is $(1+22%)x and the price
1A
of smartphone C is .
1M + 1A 1M for getting a linear equation in
one unknown

1A

∴ The price of smartphone B is $1700.

(4)
1A + 1A
7. (a) The coordinates of and are (2, –4) and (9, 3)
respectively.

1M

(b) Slope of PQ for either one

Slope of

∴
1 f.t.
∴ PQ is parallel to .
(4)

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8. (a) Note that .
The mean of the distribution
1M

1A
1A
The mode of the distribution is 4.

1M

(b) The required probability 1A

(5)
9. (a) ∵
1M
∴ (base ∠s, isos. △)
1M
(ext. ∠ of △)

(alt. ∠s, BF // CE) 1A

1M
(b) (corr. ∠s, BF // CE)

In △ADE,

(∠ sum of △)
1A

(5)
1A
10. (a) Let , where and are non-zero
constants.
By substituting and into
the equation, we have

1M

By substituting and into for either one

the equation, we have

(2) – (1):

By substituting into (1), we have

1A

1A
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When , .
The required cost is $230 000.

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(b) When ,
1M

The extra cost

∴ The claim is agreed. 1A f.t.

(6)
11. (a) Note that and .
Solving, we have and . 1A for both correct

The volume of the upper part of the solid

1M

The volume of the lower part of the solid

1M

1A
∴ The required difference

(b) The total surface area of the solid 1M

1A

(6)
1M
12. (a) Let , where is a

polynomial. 1M
1A
Since , we have .
1M

∴
1A

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(b) , where a and b are

constants.
Since , we have .
∴
Note that .

∴
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∴ The roots of the equation are 2, –4 and

∴ Not all the roots of the equation are

integers.
Thus, the claim is disagreed. 1A f.t.

(7)
13. (a) The range = 44 – 14 = 30 1M
The inter-quartile range = 30 + b – 19 = 11 + b 1M

1A

(b) (i) The mean of the distribution

1M

1A
∴ The least possible value of a is 2.

1M

(ii) The mean age of the new trees

Since 25 < 27, the new mean of the ages of the
1A f.t.
trees in the garden must be decreased.
∴ The claim is agreed.
(7)
14. (a) Let (a, 0) be the coordinates of P.
1M

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1A

∴ The coordinates of P are (–10, 0).

1M
(b) Since , AP is a diameter of the circle C.

1M
The radius of C

1A
The centre of C

∴ The equation of C is .
(or x2 + y2 + 8x – 16y – 20 = 0)

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(c) (i) is the perpendicular bisector of PQ. 1A

(ii) Let (b, 0) be the coordinates of Q.

∴ The coordinates of Q are (2, 0). 1A

The coordinates of D 1A
The x-coordinate of A = the x-coordinate of Q and
the x-coordinate of B = the x-coordinate of D
∴ Area of △ADQ = area of △ABQ

Thus, the claim is agreed. 1A

f.t.
(9)

1M for numerator

15. (a) The required probability 1A

1M for using the result of (a)

(b) The required probability 1A

(4)

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16. (a) Let a and r be the first term and the common ratio of
the geometric sequence respectively.
1M
and
Solving, we have or .

∴
1A
∴ The first term of the sequence is .

1M

(b)
1M

∴ The least value of n is 72. 1A

(5)

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17. (a) (∠ in semi-circle)

(tangent ⊥ radius)
∴
(common angle)
(∠ sum of △)
∴ △PQR ~ △SQP (AAA)

Marking Scheme:
Case 1 Any correct proof with correct reasons.
Case 2 Any correct proof without reasons.

(b) (i) (corr. sides, ~△s)

(ii) Since PQ is a diameter,

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(Pyth. theorem)

(Pyth. theorem)

∴ The perimeter of △PTS

Thus, the claim is disagreed. 1A

f.t.
(6)

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18. (a) (i) Consider △PTR.
By the sine formula, we have
1M

1A r.t. 8.56 cm
By the cosine formula, we have
1M

for either one

1A for either one

r.t. 5.83 cm

(ii) Consider △PTQ.

By the cosine formula, we have

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Consider △PQR.
By the sine formula, we have

(b) (i)

Consider △PRC.
By the cosine formula, we have

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(ii)

∴
1M
∴ ∠PCR is not a right angle.
∴ ∠VCR is not the angle between the face
VPQ and the face PQR.
Thus, the claim is not correct. 1A f.t.
(9)

19. (a)

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∴ The graph of passes through A.

(b) (i)

∴ The coordinates of M are (k – 1, –k – 3).

(ii) Note that the circumcentre of △ANM lies on AN

when △ANM is a right-angled triangle with
.

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1M

(iii) The coordinates of P are (–3, –1).

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The coordinates of Q are .

Mid-point of AN
∴ The coordinates of S are (2, –4).

Slope of PS

Slope of PQ

∴ Slope of PS ≠ slope of PQ
∴ P, Q and S are not collinear.
Thus, the claim is not agreed. 1A
f.t.
(11)

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