NAME: ________________________

Blacktown Boys’ High School

2024 Year 12
Trial Examination

Mathematics Advanced
General • Reading time – 10 minutes
Instructions • Working time – 3 hours
• Write using black pen
• Calculators approved by NESA may be used
• A reference sheet is provided for this paper
• In Questions in Section II, show all relevant mathematical
reasoning and/or calculations

Total marks: Section I – 10 marks (pages 3 – 7)

100 • Attempt Questions 1 – 10
• Allow about 15 minutes for this section

Section II – 90 marks (pages 10 – 35)

• Attempt Questions 11 – 33
• Allow about 2 hours 45 minutes for this section

Assessor: K. Publico

Students are advised that this is a trial examination only and cannot in any way
guarantee the content of format of the 2024 Higher School Certificate Examination.
Section I
10 marks
Attempt Questions 1–10
Allow about 15 minutes for this section

Use the multiple choice answer sheet for Questions 1–10.

1 Which of the following is the range of the function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 𝑥𝑥 2 + 3?

A. [3, ∞)

B. (3, ∞)

C. (−∞, 3)

D. (− ∞, ∞)

2 The two spinners shown are used in a game.

Each arrow is spun once. The score is the total of the two numbers shown by the
arrows. A table is drawn up to show all scores below is partially completed.

Spinner B
1 2 2 3
Spinner 1 2 3
A 2 3
3

What is the probability of getting a score of 4 or more?

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A.
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3 What is the derivative of cos (ln 𝑥𝑥), where 𝑥𝑥 > 0?

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A. − sin � �
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B. − sin (ln 𝑥𝑥)

ln 𝑥𝑥
C. − sin � �
𝑥𝑥

sin(ln 𝑥𝑥)
D. −
𝑥𝑥

4 The weights of packets of lollies are normally distributed with a mean of 180g. If
99.85% of these packets of lollies have a weight more than 170g, then the standard
deviation of the distribution to one decimal place is

A. 3.0

B. 3.1

C. 3.2

D. 3.3

5 Let 𝑎𝑎 = 𝑒𝑒 𝑥𝑥 . Which expression is equal to log𝑒𝑒 (𝑎𝑎7 )?

A. 𝑥𝑥 7

B. 7𝑥𝑥

C. 𝑒𝑒 𝑥𝑥
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D. 𝑒𝑒 7𝑥𝑥

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6 The circle centred at 𝑂𝑂 has radius 8. Arc 𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴 has length 12 as shown in the diagram.

What is the area of the shaded sector 𝑂𝑂𝑂𝑂𝑂𝑂?

A. 48

B. 48𝜋𝜋

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D. 𝜋𝜋
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7 For which values of 𝑥𝑥 is the curve 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 2𝑥𝑥 3 + 𝑥𝑥 2 concave down?

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A. 𝑥𝑥 < −
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C. 𝑥𝑥 < 6

D. 𝑥𝑥 > 6

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8 The probability density function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) is given by
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(8𝑥𝑥 − 𝑥𝑥 3 ) 0 ≤ 𝑥𝑥 ≤ 2
𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = �12
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The median 𝑚𝑚 of this function satisfies the equation:

A. −𝑚𝑚4 + 4𝑚𝑚2 − 6 = 0

B. 𝑚𝑚4 − 16𝑚𝑚2 = 0

C. 𝑚𝑚4 − 16𝑚𝑚2 + 24 = 0.5

D. 𝑚𝑚4 − 16𝑚𝑚2 + 24 = 0

9 Which of the following is equivalent to

tan2 𝑥𝑥 − 1
tan2 𝑥𝑥 + 1

A. 1 − 2 cos2 𝑥𝑥

B. 1 − sec2 𝑥𝑥

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sin 𝑥𝑥 − cos2 𝑥𝑥

D. sec2 𝑥𝑥 − cosec2 𝑥𝑥

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10 The graphs of 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) and 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑔𝑔(𝑥𝑥) are shown.

Which graph best represents 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑓𝑓�𝑔𝑔(𝑥𝑥)�?

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Question 11 (2 marks)

5𝜋𝜋 1 7𝜋𝜋 5𝜋𝜋 2

Show that cot =− and hence evaluate cos × cot .
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Question 12 (2 marks)

Calculate the sum of the arithmetic series 17 + 25 + 33 + ⋯ + 3089. 2

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Question 13 (3 marks)

The table shows the types of study techniques students have said were the most
effective for preparing for examinations.

Study Technique Frequency Cumulative Cumulative

Frequency Percentage
Practice questions 108 108 36
Flashcards 87 195 65
Mind mapping 45 240 A
Note taking 21 261 87
Group work 18 B 93
Watch videos 15 294 98
Read textbooks 6 300 100
Total 300

(a) What are the values of A and B? 2

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Question 14 (6 marks)

The discrete random variable has probability distribution shown below.

𝑋𝑋 0 1 2 3 4 5
𝑃𝑃(𝑋𝑋 = 𝑥𝑥) 0.07 𝑘𝑘 0.1 3𝑘𝑘 2𝑘𝑘 0.05

(a) Show that the value of 𝑘𝑘 is 0.13. 1

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Question 15 (3 marks)

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The second term of a geometric series is 91. The sixth term is . 3
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Find the possible value(s) of the common ratio and the corresponding first term(s).

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Question 16 (2 marks)

Find the equation of the tangent to the curve 𝑦𝑦 = (4𝑥𝑥 + 2)3 at the point (1, 0). 2

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Question 17 (3 marks)

(a) Differentiate 𝑒𝑒 3𝑥𝑥 (1 + 3𝑥𝑥). 2

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(b) Hence, find �(2 + 3𝑥𝑥)𝑒𝑒 3𝑥𝑥 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 1

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Question 18 (3 marks)

(a) Use the trapezoidal rule with five function values to estimate 2
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� �4 − 𝑥𝑥 2 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑
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Leave the answer in exact form.

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(b) Is the area found in part (a) an overestimation or underestimation? Explain 1

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Question 19 (4 marks)

The table below shows the future values of an annuity of $1 for different rates of
interest and for different numbers of compounding periods. The contributions made
are at the end of each time period.

(a) An annuity account is to be opened in order to save $8500 in 2 years time. 2

Equal instalments are to be made at the end of each quarter for 2 years at an
interest rate of 16% p.a. compounding quarterly. Find the amount of each
quarterly instalment.

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Question 20 (2 marks)

Consider the graph of 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) as shown. 2

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Sketch the graph of 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑓𝑓(4𝑥𝑥) showing the 𝑥𝑥-intercepts and the coordinates
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Question 21 (4 marks)

(a) The diagram below shows the graph of 𝑦𝑦 = 5 sin 𝑥𝑥. On the same set of axes 1
sketch 𝑦𝑦 = 3 cos 𝑥𝑥 between 0 ≤ 𝑥𝑥 ≤ 2𝜋𝜋.

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on the diagram from part (a).

(c) Find the area of the shaded region. 2

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Question 22 (5 marks)

A farm has a watering system which repeatedly fills a storage tank then empties its’
contents to water different sections of the farm. The volume of water 𝑉𝑉 (in cubic
metres) in the tank at a time 𝑡𝑡 is given by the equation

𝑉𝑉 = 2 − 2√3 cos 𝑡𝑡 − 2sin 𝑡𝑡

where 𝑡𝑡 is measured in minutes.

𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑
(a) Find . 1
𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑

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Question 23 (5 marks)

25 students sit an exam with a total mark out of 40. For each of the 25 students, the
number 𝑥𝑥 of the lessons missed and the number 𝑦𝑦 of the marks lost on the test were
recorded. The total number of marks lost was 230 more than the total number of
lessons missed. The correlation coefficient between lessons missed and marks lost was
𝑟𝑟 = 0.81 and the least squares regression line of marks lost on lessons missed has
equation 𝑦𝑦 = 1.5𝑥𝑥 + 6.

(a) Describe the nature and strength of the correlation between lessons missed and 1
marks lost.

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passes through the point (𝑥𝑥̅ , 𝑦𝑦�), find the mean number of lessons missed and
marks lost.

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Question 24 (6 marks)

Consider the curve given by 𝑦𝑦 = −𝑥𝑥 3 + 12𝑥𝑥 − 7, for −5 ≤ 𝑥𝑥 ≤ 5.

(a) Find the coordinates of the stationary points and determine their nature. 3

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(c) Sketch the curve for −5 ≤ 𝑥𝑥 ≤ 5, showing all key features. 2

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Question 25 (2 marks)

A ball dropped from a height of 16 metres rebounds from the floor, rising to a height 2
of 12 metres. At subsequent rebounds the ball rises to a height equal to three-quarters
of the previous height.

Find the total number of metres travelled by the ball before it comes to rest.

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Question 26 (3 marks)

A gardener plants apple trees in rows, starting with a row of 14 trees. Each successive
row has 6 more trees.
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Question 27 (4 marks)

The diagram below shows a sketch of the curve 𝐶𝐶 with equation 4

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𝑦𝑦 = + 3𝑥𝑥 − 4, 𝑥𝑥 ≥ 0
𝑥𝑥 2
The point 𝑃𝑃 lies on the curve and has 𝑥𝑥-coordinate 4. The line 𝑙𝑙 is the normal to the
curve at 𝑃𝑃.

Find the exact area of the shaded region R.

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Question 28 (4 marks)

In a population of giraffes, the heights of adult females and the heights of adult males 4
are each normally distributed.

Information relating to two males from the population is given in Table 1.

Table 1 Height Gender Percentage of males shorter than this

(metres) giraffe
5.3 Male 84%
4.85 Male 2.5%

The means and standard deviations of adult females and male giraffe heights, in
centimetres, are given in table 2.

Table 2 Mean Standard Deviation

Male 𝑚𝑚 𝑠𝑠
Female 0.88𝑚𝑚 0.9𝑠𝑠

A selected female giraffe is shorter than 97.5% of the population of adult female
giraffes.

By first labelling the normal distribution curve below with the heights of the two males
given in Table 1, calculate the height of the selected female, in metres, correct to two
decimal places.

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Question 29 (3 marks)

The continuous random variable, 𝑋𝑋, has a probability density function given by
1 𝑥𝑥
cos � � 3𝜋𝜋 ≤ 𝑥𝑥 ≤ 5𝜋𝜋
𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = �4 2
0 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒

(a) Find the mode of 𝑋𝑋. 1

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Question 30 (7 marks)

A particle is moving in a straight line, starting from the origin. At time 𝑡𝑡 seconds, the
particle has displacement 𝑥𝑥 metres from the origin and velocity 𝑣𝑣 𝑚𝑚/𝑠𝑠. The
displacement is given by 𝑥𝑥 = 5 log𝑒𝑒 (2𝑡𝑡 + 1) − 3𝑡𝑡.

(a) Find an expression for the velocity 𝑣𝑣. 1

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Question 31 (4 marks)

5 people want to adopt an animal at the local shelter. All 5 people have the same
probability of adopting a dog 𝑃𝑃(𝐷𝐷) and the same probability of adopting a cat 𝑃𝑃(𝐶𝐶).

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It is given that 𝑃𝑃(𝐷𝐷) = , 𝑃𝑃(𝐷𝐷|𝐶𝐶) = , and 𝑃𝑃(𝐶𝐶|𝐷𝐷) = .
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Dev is one of the five people looking to adopt a pet.

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Question 32 (5 marks)

Calvin borrows $470 000 to purchase a property at 7.1% p.a. where interest is
compounded monthly. He makes repayments of $3300 per month. Interest is
calculated just before each payment.

(a) Find the amount owing after the first 2 years. 2

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Question 32 continued

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Question 33 (8 marks)

A rectangular pyramid is placed in a bowl of depth d which is part of a sphere with

centre 𝑂𝑂 and radius 𝑟𝑟. The apex of the pyramid coincides with 𝑂𝑂. The vertices of the
base, 𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴, lie on the bowl’s inner surface as shown in the diagram. The
perpendicular from 𝑂𝑂 meets the diagonal 𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷 in its midpoint 𝑀𝑀.
Let 𝑂𝑂𝑂𝑂 = 𝑥𝑥, 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 = 𝑏𝑏, and 𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴 = 3𝑏𝑏.

(a) Show that 𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷 = 2√𝑟𝑟 2 − 𝑥𝑥 2 1

………………………………………………………………………………….

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2
(b) Show that the volume of the pyramid is 𝑉𝑉 = 𝑥𝑥(𝑟𝑟 2 − 𝑥𝑥 2 ). 2
5

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Question 33 continued

(c) Find the value of 𝑥𝑥 that will maximise the volume of the pyramid. 3

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𝑟𝑟
(d) If the depth of the bowl is units deep, explain why the maximum 2
3
volume from part (c) cannot be achieved and hence find the greatest volume

now possible.

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End of paper

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 which of the following is the range of the function fful m 3

Al 3 I
B 13 07

4 0,3
D o of

The two spinners shown are used in a game

i
Spinner A Spinner B
Each arrow is spun once The score is the total of the two numbers
shown by the arrows a table of below is
stones
partially rompleted
Spinner B Spinner B
I 2 2 3 1 2 2 3

I 2 3 1 2 3 3 4

Spinner A 2 3 spinner A 2 3 4 4 5

3 3 4 5 5 6

what is the probability of getting a scone

of 4 or more

Al
B

a
D
What is the derivative of cos Insel where reso

y cos inn
Al sin

B sin inn
add sin inn In inn

c sin sin final I

sin ink sin inn
1
n n

The weights of packets of lollies normally distributed

are with

a mean of 180 g If 99.85 of thesepackets of lollies have a

weight more than then the standard deviation of the

170g
distribution to one decimal place is
A 3.0 g
B 3.1 g

ds's
D 3.3
g
i 5 D 3

3.333

3.3

o.it 2 Bill 341 34 13 2.35 0.15

Let a e which expression is equal to loge

a

Al n

B In loge a loge enl

c e logee
D e In logee

n
 The circle centred at 0 has radius 8 Are AB has length 12

as shown in the diagram

12

what is the area of the shaded sector OAB

A 48 Are 2 r to
2
B 487T

c 641 12 80

D 6413T 0

Shaded sector r o

18
48 u

for 2m th
For which values of x is the cause concave down
A R L concane down f n CO

B N fine Gu 2n

c R C 6 f n 12 n 2

D n 6 12m 2 CO

12m C Z

n C
The probability density function flu is given by

flu I 18m m 242

0 elsewhere

The median m of this function satisfies the equation

A m 4m 6 0

B MY_16m 0 f 8m m dm 0.5

c m4 16m 24 0.5

D m4 16m 24 0
it 4m a g

n 6

4m 0 6

16m m 24
m4 16m 24 0

Which of the following is equivalent to

ff
Al 1 210s n

B 1 sec n

a Ysinin eosin
D sec'm cosec'm
sink 10522
sink cos'm

sin n cos'm
1 cos'm cos'm
1 2605h
The graphs
of y flu and y g a are shown

which graph best represents y g flat

 show that cot and hence evaluate ios cot

cot correct solution

shows that

cot

10s cot
t

Calculate the arithmetic series 17 25 33 3089

sum
of the

a 17 d 8 1 3089

Tn a t th t d
su Elated
38
3089 17 n 1 8 25117 3089

3089 17 8n 8 597905
3089 8n 9
3080 8h correct solution
n 385 finds n 385
 The table shows the types of study techniques students
have said were the most effective for preparing for
examinations
cumulative fregiency Cumulative
Study tennique Frequency
Practice questions 108 108 36
Flashcards 87 195 65
mind mapping 45 240 80 A
Note taking 21 261 87
Group work 18 279 B 93
Watch videos 15 294 98

Read textbook 6 300 100

Total 300

a what are the values of A and B

A 80 B 279 correct solution

one correct value

b Determine which significant study

are the most

techniques by applying the Pareto principle

practice questions flashcards mind mapping
correct solution
The discrete random variable has probability distribution

0 1 2 3 4 5
plx.nl 0.07 k 0.1
3k 2k 0.05

show that the is

a value of k 0.13
0.07 t k t o I 3k 2k t 0.05 I
6k 0.78
k 0.13 correct solution
 b calculate the expected value and variance of X
E Xi 0 0.07 1 0 13 2 0.1 3 8.39 4 0.26 5 0.05

2.79
ECT 0 0.07 1 0.13 2 40.1 32 0.39 42 0.26 52 0.05
9.45
Var I ELI LE xD correct solution
9.45 2.19 obtains

116659 E x 2.79

d Find P 41
260.13 0.05 0,31 correct solution

d Find P 24 1 22
P 4 1 221
P 41 22
P 227
P X 2 P I

1 P x ol P x 11
0.1 0.39
1 0.07 0.13 correct solution
0.49 obtains correct
0.8 numerator or

denominator
The second term geometric series is 91 The sixth term is 4 6
of a

Find the possible value sl of the common ratio and the corresponding
first term s

T2 ar 91 ar 91

To art 4 6 art 96

It 4096
9 ar 91

r
4
correct solution
solves simultaneously r
to find r value
r
forms equations
for Tz and To
alt at aft at

91 91

a 728 a 728
 Find the equation of the tangent to the curve

y 4m 213 at the
point I 1,0

4am 3 4 4m 21 correct solution

12 4m 272 correct
at 11,01 differentiation
1dm 12 4 11 272
12 67
432

mtangent 432

y o 432 n 17
432m 432
y
0
4322 y 432

at Differentiate e 1 32
correct
a V I soluti
3h n differentiates
31 V 3
n
em correctly

In Be 3e i 34

3e I it 3m11
3e 12 327

b Hence find 12 321 e dm correct

solution
512 34 e du 3e 2 3 n due

e I 3rd C
 Using the with five function values to
at trapezoidal role
estimate in exact form
1 F die

b is the area found in part at an overestimation or

underestimation Explain your answer

2 1 0 I 2
a n correct
Fur o Fs 2 53 0 solution

applies formal
A 0
2153 2 53 for trapezoidal
1 2 1253 21 rule correctly
253 2
2

b concave down graph

using the rule would
give an underestimation correct solution
 a An annuity account is to be opened in order to save 8500 in 2 years

time Equal instalments are to be made at the end of each quarter

for 2 years at an interest rate of 161 p a compounding quarterly
Find the amount of each quarterly instalment
16 pia 41 per quarter correct solution
2 4 8 quarters identifies
8 quarters at 41 per quarter 9.2142 correct table value
9.2142 8500
Quarterly instalment n is given by a

n 8500 9 2142

922.4892
922 49

b Find the amount in the annuity account after I year

Annuity of 922.49
4quarters at 41 per quarter 4.2465 correct solution
922.49 4.2465 3917,3537 identifier correct
3917,35 table value
 shown
consider the graph of y fful as

my

y y n

sketch the graph of y 14m showing the n intercepts

and the coordinates of the turning points

n y If 4m

2
1 2141 ft 21

p
f

a
fyfmy.gg
some correct key
features shown
 the graphs of 5 sink
a The diagram below shows y on the

same set of axes sketch 9 30052 betweenO En 21T

correct solution
4
Y 3505K
i
o t at n
2

by shade the region represented by the integral tsina 3cosn du

the diagram from part lal

correct solution

3105h
y

4 y 5 sink
6

c Find the area

of the shaded region

If Tsina scosn due 5cosn 3 sink

5 cost 3sint 5 cos I 3 sin E

8 m

correct solution

integrates correctly
 A farm has a watering system which repeatedly fills storage tank
a

then empties its contents to water different sections of the farm

in cubic metres the tank at time
The volume of water in a

t is given by the equation

V 2 25 cost Isint where t is measured in minutes

at Give equation for day

an

b Is the tank initially filling or emptying

d at what time does the tank first become completely full
and what is its capacity when full

a The 253 sint 2 cost correct solution

b when 0 correct solution

tht 253 sin d 2 cos d
253 101 2 11 correct solution
2 finds and 6
i tank is emptying at this time sets up equation to find
tant
c Full empty when Idt
or 0

253 sint 2 cost 0 2 253 cost 2 sint

253 sint 2 cost 2 253 ios 25in

6m

tant Is
t

As tank is initially emptying second value corresponds to

when full Tank first full when minutes
25 students sit with total mark 40
an exam a out of
For each
of the 25 students the number n of lessons

missed and the number g of marks lost on the test

were recorded The total number of marks lost was
230 total missed The
more than number of lessons

correlation coefficient between lessons missed and mants

lost was r 0.81 and the least squares regression line
lessons missed had
of marks lost on equation
y 1.5m 6
a Describe the nature and strength of the correlation
between lessons missed and marks lost

b Given that the least squares regression line of

marks lost on lesson missed passes through the

point x̅ 51 find the mean numbers of lessons

missed and marks lost

c Find the least squares regression line of maths gained
on lessons missed

a strong positive linear relationship correct solution

b t.tn 6
y
lost
Total manks 275 correct solution
Total lessons missed 252 finds it or

25 x̅ 230
255 5
Sub ñ
5 5 1.52 6 obtains

sub into 255 230 255

25 x̅ 230 25 1.5 x̅ 6
25 x̅ 230 37.52 150
80 12.5 I
 w̅ 6.4

I 1.5 6.41 6
5 15.6
Since test is out of 40 marks gained 40
c y
i least square regression line for marks gained
on lessons last
Marks gained 40 t.tn 61
40 6 t.tn
t.tn 34
correct solution
 consider the curve given by y m 12m 7 for 5E n E 5

a Find the coordinates of the stationary points and determine

their nature
Am 3m 12
6K

stationary points at dm 0 correct solution

0 322 12 Finds both stationary

3m 12 points
n 4 Differentiates to
n I 2 find done and obtains

at R 2 y 1 2 12 4 21 7 n 2
f 81 24 7

23

at n 2
y 213 12 27 7

8 24 7
9

1 2 23 data 66 2
12

minimum turning point

2,9 7mn 612
12 A
i maximum turning point
at 10
b show that there is a
point of inflection 7

inflection point at 1 0

0 6K correct solution
n O

y 013 12 o 7

7
 n 1 0 I
6 0 6

concavity w̅ A

there is a change in concavity at 0 7

c sketch the curve for 5k n 5 showing all key features

7,587 158
torrect solution

shows some

key features
12,9

I t n

1 21 23

72 15 72
a ball dropped from a
height of 16 metres rebounds from the
floor rising to a height of 12 metres At subsequent rebounds
to three the
the ball rises to a height equal quarters of
previous height
Find the total number of metres travelled by the ball

it to rest
before comes

16 12 9 6.75

correct solution
mffmfyag.am correctly applies
limiting sum

formula and

Distance travelled 16 2 uses 16

16 96
112 metres
A gardener plants apple trees in rows starting with a row
of
14 trees Each successive row has 6 more trees

a calculate the number of trees in the 5ᵗʰ vow

9 14 D G
Ts 14 5 116 correct solution
38 38 trees in 5ᵗʰ row

b The gardener there

plants 6020 trees How many rows are

5 za mild
correct solution
a 14 d 6 Sn 6020 obtains 6n 22n 12040 0

6020 21141 n 116

12040 n 28 Gn 6

12040 28 n t 6m 6h

6m 22m 12040 0

n
22 FEET
2 6

22 5444
12

22 538
12

43 n 0
The diagram below shows a sketch of the curve with equation

y 3k 4 v20 The point P lies on the curve and has

n coordinate 4 The line l is the normal to the curve at P

Find the exact area of the shaded region

y 3m 4
correct solutions
p
correctly forms integration

I to find area

i finds equation of normal

1 4 2615 and n intercept

differentiates to find
3m 4
y gradient of normal
y 16m 3m 4
AM 32m 3
at 32 4 3
14,9 m
tangent
2.5

normal 2

Equation of normal Area f the 41 due 11 22 tt al

y 9
K 4 f 6m 3m 41 du 101.25

5y 45 2n 8 4m 101.25

2n
Ty 53 0
f In 4m 101.25

n intercept ly o
f
4
4141 441
2n 5 o 53 0

22 53 101.25

R 26.7 22.5 101.25

123,75
In a population of giraffes the heights of adult females
and the heighs of adult males are each normally
distributed
Information relating to two males from the population
is
given in table 1

Table 1 Height Gender Percentage of males shorter

than this giraffe
5 3 m male 841
4 85m Male 2.5

The means and standard deviations of adult female

and male giraffe heights in centimetres are given
in table 2

Table 2 Mean Standard Deviation

Female 0.88m 0.95
Male m s

a selected female 97.5

giraffe is shorter than of the

population of adult female giraffes

By first labelling the normal distribution curve below with

the heights of the two males given in Table 1 calculate
the height of the selected female in centimetres correct
to 2 decimal places
 Method 1 Normal Distribution Graphs

4.85 593

o.it 2 Bill 34 t 341 13 2.351 0.15

Male Male
mean 5.15 m

5 D 0.15 n

5 5.15 513 5.45 5.6

4.7 4.8T
Female
mean 5.15 0 88

Female 4 532
5D 0.15 0.9
0 135
I
4,127 4,262 4.397 4,532 4,667 4.802 4,937

Female shorter than 97.5 of population is 4.262m

4.26 on 12 d p
Method 2 2 scones
Using

1 5.3 M
2
4.85ft
0 5 3 p 2 0 4.85 M

30 0,45
0 0 15

0.15 5 3 m
5 15 M

M 5.15 1 Male mean 5 15

5D 0,15

Female
mean 5.15 0.88 torrect solution
4 532 identifies m and a

5D 0.15 0.9 of female giraffes

0 135 identifies m and o
of male giraffes
2 n 4,532 correct labelling
0.735 of normal
n 4.532 0.27 distribution curve

n 4,262 m
The continuous random variable X has a probability density function

given by
s E 3T n 5H
flu
0 elsewhere

a Find the

modeof X mode 41T

correct solution

b Find the value that P cal

of a such

P cal as an correct solution

connect integration

E sin
Isin Isin I
B
Isin I

Isin

Isin
sin

a
 a particle is moving in a straight line starting from
the
origin at time t seconds the particle has displacement
n metres from the origin
velocity v s The
and m

displacement is given by n 3t 5 loge 2 1

a Find an expression for the velocity v

correct solution
8 5 2
3

b when does the particle come to rest

at rest when 0

correct solution
0 3
2
obtains
10 3 2 1
3
24
10 3 2 1

10 64 3
7 6 t

f
c Find the initial acceleration
t
10 124 1 3 correct solution
2
ft a to 2 2 17 connect differential

at 4 0
a
121T
20 m s
d Find the distance travelled by the particle in the first
3 seconds Answer correct to 4 decimal places
at t n 5in 21767 1 31
5in

3 5in 2137
n 1 3637
51h7 9

i Total distance travelled 2 5in 72 51h7 9

4 310177
4,3102 m

correct solution
finds displacement
at or

3
 local shelter 5
5 people want to adopt an animal at the all

the same probability of adopting a P D and have

people have dog
the same probability of adopting a cat PCC
It is given that PCD P DIC and P CID

Dev is one of the fine people looking to adopt a

pet

at show that the probability of Dev adopting a cat is

P P
Plaid Plaid

correct
solution
plane D p a obtains
PCA MP D

PCI 8

b what is the probability that at least one of the 5

people will

dog Give your answer to 2 decimal places

NOT adopt a

P at least I person not adopting 1 P all dogs

a
dog
1 9415
0 890207

0 89

correct solution
finds
PCall dogs
 Calvin borrows 470 000 to purchase a
property at T.li p.a where

interest is compounded monthly He makes repayments of 3300

per month interest is calculated just before each payment

it Find the amount owing after the first 2 years
Ii Find the number of months required to repay the loan

i Repayment 3300 7.1 P.a n

l
2 per month
1 00 per month
connect solution
A 470000 I 3300 finds expression
470 000 2o 3300 for A using
A A 6 3300
exact values
470 000 I 3300 o 3300

470000 3300 18 3300

470 000 0612 3300 1

As Az 18 3300
3300
470000 11 3300
18 1 o
1
470000 1 0 3300 7002 18 1 3300

470000 11 33001 12 18 1

An 470000 18 3300
0
t i

470000 1 0 3300 it tt
470000 1 330011 8 1 1

1
 Hence after 2 years n 24 months

Azy 4701100 18 724 3300 I 1

I

456654,2456
456654 25 is still owing after 2 years

Ii Loan repaid 0 owing

An 0

470000 141 33004 8 1 1

0
1

470 000 1 01 330011 17 1

470000 I 1 33 1 1 i
160
I In 3300 3300

3300

o correct solution
collects terms
with power n
313 5073 8 together
314 months recognises An 0
26 yrs 2 months
a show that DB 2ft
DB 2 MB correct solution
MB r m

MB TE
DB 2Eur

b Show that the volume of this pyramid is In r m

Ah
3D b K

b u

DB b 36 F 2
DB 955
5 10 b 4 r m

DB 10 b 4

r n n
correct solution
n't
ER fr obtains an

expression for DB

in terms b
of
 b
Find the value R that will maximise the volume
of
of the pyramid
nr n

Fm 322 n wool
4

Max at It o connect solution

0 3m finds a values
3m v2 connect differentiat
n

at n n 273
r
3151 1 31 1
r 31
r 3
E r Ir
r 1 Ir

25

a
i maximum
In o
r
at Fs
slope
c If the depth d of the bowl is units deep explain why the
max volume from part bbl iannot be achieved and hence
find the greatest volume now possible

From diagram
dtn r

n r

nor

nI i n

at Adn decreasing volume

a negative
i max at conditions a

r
correct solution
V finds n

4
Ir or states why
Is would not

19 1 work

1
4