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HSC Paper Showcase
Reading
10 minutes
Writing
3 hours
Assessment
100 marks

NESA-approved calculators may be used. The Mathematics Advanced, Mathematics Extension 1 and Mathematics Extension 2 Reference Sheet is supplied separately as “Mathematics_Advanced_Extension_1_and_2_Reference_Sheet.pdf”. Resource: https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/curriculum/hsc-exam-papers/mathematics-advanced-extension-reference-sheet

Section I

Attempt Questions 1-10. Allow about 15 minutes for this section. Select the best answer for each question. Each question is worth 1 mark.

Question 1

1 mark
For f(x)=3-2e^(-x), which horizontal line does the graph approach as x increases without bound?
  1. y=3
  2. y=-2
  3. y=1
  4. x=3

Question 2

1 mark
The value of the derivative of f(x)=ln(x²+1) at x=1 is
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. frac12
  4. ln2

Question 3

1 mark
A random variable has density f(x)=6x(1-x) for 0leq xleq1. The value of Pr(X>0.5) is
  1. 0.5
  2. 0.25
  3. 0.75
  4. 1

Question 4

1 mark
An investment of 1000 earns 4% compound interest per annum. Its value after two years is
  1. 1081.60
  2. 1080.00
  3. 1040.00
  4. 1160.00

Question 5

1 mark
If Xsim N(60,4²), the standardised score corresponding to X=68 is
  1. 2
  2. 8
  3. -2
  4. 17

Question 6

1 mark
The solutions of sin x=((sqrt3) / (2)) for 0leq xleq2pi are
  1. x=fracpi3,frac(2pi)3
  2. x=fracpi6,frac(5pi)6
  3. x=fracpi3,frac(5pi)3
  4. x=frac(2pi)3,frac(4pi)3

Question 7

1 mark
A differentiable function satisfies F'(x)=3x²-2x and F(0)=5. What is F(2)?
  1. 9
  2. 4
  3. 5
  4. 13

Question 8

1 mark
A bag contains five blue counters and three gold counters. Two counters are selected without replacement. The probability that both are blue is
  1. frac5(14)
  2. ((25) / (64))
  3. ((10) / (21))
  4. frac38

Question 9

1 mark
A population is modelled by N(t)=120(1.5)^t. The multiplier that compares N(t+2) with N(t) is
  1. 2.25
  2. 1.5
  3. 3.0
  4. 120

Question 10

1 mark
If Xsim N(50,12²), which value is one standard deviation above the mean?
  1. 38
  2. 50
  3. 62
  4. 144

Section II

Attempt Questions 11-31. Allow about 2 hours and 45 minutes for this section. Show sufficient reasoning and working to support each answer.

Question 11

4 marks
Let f(x)=2x-3 and g(x)=x²+1.
(a) 2 marks
Find f(g(x)) and solve f(g(x))=7.
(b) 2 marks
State the range of fcirc g and justify your answer.

Question 12

4 marks
A medicine concentration is modelled by C(t)=800e^(-0.2t), where t is measured in hours.
(a) 2 marks
Find the exact half-life.
(b) 2 marks
Find the exact time when the concentration first reaches 100 units.

Question 13

4 marks
A random variable X takes values 0,1,2 with probabilities k,2k,3k, respectively.
(a) 2 marks
Find k and E(X).
(b) 2 marks
Find operatorname(Var)(X).

Question 14

5 marks
Let f(x)=xe^(-x) for xge0.
(a) 2 marks
Find f'(x) and the stationary point.
(b) 3 marks
Show that the stationary point is the absolute maximum and find the tangent there.

Question 15

4 marks
A machine is worth 5000 initially and retains 92% of its value each year.
(a) 2 marks
Write a formula for its value V_n at the start of year n, and find V_6 to the nearest cent.
(b) 2 marks
Find the machine's value after ten years, to the nearest cent.

Question 16

5 marks
The graph shows f(x)=x(4-x) for 0le xle4.
Graph Preview0A4xf(x)
(a) 2 marks
Find the maximum value of f and the exact area enclosed by the graph and the x-axis.
(b) 3 marks
Find the average value of f and solve f(x) equal to that average value.

Question 17

4 marks
Let Xsim N(72,6²). Use Phi(1)=0.8413 and z_(0.90)=1.282.
(a) 2 marks
Find P(X>78).
(b) 2 marks
Find the 90th percentile.

Question 18

4 marks
For delivery journeys, x is route length in kilometres and y is delivery time in minutes. A least-squares line is widehat y=2.4x+15, with r=0.86. A 10-kilometre journey takes 42 minutes.
(a) 2 marks
Interpret the gradient and find the predicted time for a 10-kilometre journey.
(b) 2 marks
Find the residual and interpret the coefficient of determination.

Question 19

5 marks
Checkpoints A and B are 18 km apart on an east-west line, with B due east of A. Checkpoint C has bearing 065^circ from A and bearing 310^circ from B.
(a) 2 marks
Find the three interior angles of triangle ABC.
(b) 3 marks
Find AC, correct to one decimal place.

Question 20

5 marks
A loan balance satisfies B_(n+1)=1.005B_n-600, with B_0=20000.
(a) 2 marks
Find B_1 and explain why the balance initially decreases.
(b) 3 marks
Show that B_n=120000-100000(1.005)^n.

Question 21

5 marks
A random variable X has density f(x)=cx(2-x) for 0le xle2.
(a) 2 marks
Find c.
(b) 3 marks
Find the cumulative distribution function on 0le xle2, and hence find P(X>1).

Question 22

4 marks
The graph of y=x² is transformed to g(x)=-2(x-3)²+5.
(a) 2 marks
Describe the transformations.
(b) 2 marks
State the vertex and range of g.

Question 23

5 marks
A closed cylinder has volume 128pitext( cm)³, radius r cm and height h cm.
(a) 2 marks
Show that its surface area is S(r)=2pi r²+((256pi) / (r)).
(b) 3 marks
Find the dimensions that minimise the surface area and justify the minimum.

Question 24

4 marks
A data set has mean 42 and standard deviation 6. Every value x is transformed to y=1.5x-4.
(a) 2 marks
Find the mean and standard deviation of the transformed data.
(b) 2 marks
A value x=50 has z-score 4 / 3. Show that its transformed value has the same z-score.

Question 25

4 marks
A function satisfies f'(x)=6x²-12x+2 and f(0)=5.
(a) 2 marks
Find f(x).
(b) 2 marks
Find the x-coordinates of the stationary points.

Question 26

4 marks
The graph shows f(x)=x³-3x.
Graph PreviewAOBxf(x)
(a) 2 marks
Find and classify the stationary points.
(b) 2 marks
Find the exact area between the graph and the x-axis for 0le xlesqrt3.

Question 27

4 marks
A particle has displacement s(t)=t³-6t²+9t metres for 0le tle4.
(a) 2 marks
Find the times when the particle changes direction and its displacement at those times.
(b) 2 marks
Find the total distance travelled.

Question 28

4 marks
At the end of each month, 300 is deposited into an account earning 0.4% interest per month for 24 months.
(a) 2 marks
Find an exact expression for the balance immediately after the 24th deposit.
(b) 2 marks
Write an exact expression for the interest earned.

Question 29

4 marks
A circle has radius 10 cm. A chord of length 10 cm subtends the minor angle theta at the centre, as shown. Find theta, the minor-sector area and the exact minor-segment area.
Diagram PreviewOABθ10 cmhorizontal distancevertical distance
(a) 4 marks
Determine all three quantities.

Question 30

4 marks
A population is modelled by P(t)=1200a^t, with P(3)=1800.
(a) 2 marks
Find a exactly and write the model.
(b) 2 marks
Find the exact doubling time.

Question 31

4 marks
The curve y=x³-4x and the x-axis enclose two finite regions between x=-2 and x=2. Find the total enclosed area.
(a) 4 marks
Find the total area.

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Worked Solutions And Marking Guide

Section I Question 1

Answer: y=3

As xtoinfty, e^(-x)to0, so f(x)to3.

Section I Question 2

Answer: 1

Since f'(x)=2x / (x²+1), substituting x=1 gives 1.

Section I Question 3

Answer: 0.5

The density is symmetric about x=0.5, so half the probability lies on each side.

Section I Question 4

Answer: 1081.60

Compute 1000(1.04)²=1081.60.

Section I Question 5

Answer: 2

Standardise using (68-60) / 4=2.

Section I Question 6

Answer: x=fracpi3,frac(2pi)3

Sine is positive in quadrants I and II with reference angle pi / 3.

Section I Question 7

Answer: 9

The accumulated change is int_0²(3x²-2x),dx=4, so F(2)=5+4=9.

Section I Question 8

Answer: frac5(14)

Multiply 5 / 8 by 4 / 7 to obtain 20 / 56=5 / 14.

Section I Question 9

Answer: 2.25

Two periods multiply the population by (1.5)²=2.25.

Section I Question 10

Answer: 62

One standard deviation above the mean is 50+12=62.

Section II Question 11

(a) f(g(x))=2x²-1, with x=pm2.

Substitute g(x) into f; solve 2x²-1=7.

(b) [-1,infty).

Use x^2ge0; identify the minimum value 2(0)-1=-1.

Mark allocation

  • Part a (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.
  • Part b (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.

Detailed marking criteria

Part a (1 mark)

Substitute g(x) into f.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part a (1 mark)

Solve 2x²-1=7.; Obtains the correct final result f(g(x))=2x²-1, with x=pm2.

Part b (1 mark)

Use x^2ge0.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part b (1 mark)

Identify the minimum value 2(0)-1=-1.; Completes the required reasoning and reaches [-1,infty).

Section II Question 12

(a) 5ln2 hours.

Set 800e^(-0.2t)=400; solve e^(-0.2t)=1 / 2 using logarithms.

(b) 5ln8 hours.

Set 800e^(-0.2t)=100; take logarithms and solve for t.

Mark allocation

  • Part a (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.
  • Part b (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.

Detailed marking criteria

Part a (1 mark)

Set 800e^(-0.2t)=400.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part a (1 mark)

Solve e^(-0.2t)=1 / 2 using logarithms.; Obtains the correct final result 5ln2 hours.

Part b (1 mark)

Set 800e^(-0.2t)=100.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part b (1 mark)

Take logarithms and solve for t.; Obtains the correct final result 5ln8 hours.

Section II Question 13

(a) k=frac16 and E(X)=frac43.

Use 6k=1; calculate 0(k)+1(2k)+2(3k).

(b) frac59.

Calculate E(X²)=7 / 3; subtract [E(X)]²=16 / 9.

Mark allocation

  • Part a (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.
  • Part b (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.

Detailed marking criteria

Part a (1 mark)

Use 6k=1.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part a (1 mark)

Calculate 0(k)+1(2k)+2(3k).; Obtains the correct final result k=frac16 and E(X)=frac43.

Part b (1 mark)

Calculate E(X²)=7 / 3.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part b (1 mark)

Subtract [E(X)]²=16 / 9.; Obtains the correct final result frac59.

Section II Question 14

(a) f'(x)=e^(-x)(1-x), with stationary point (1,1 / e).

Apply the product rule; solve f'(x)=0; substitute x=1.

(b) The absolute maximum is 1 / e at x=1, and the tangent is y=1 / e.

Show f' changes from positive to negative at 1; compare with f(0)=0 and f(x)to0; use the zero gradient to write the horizontal tangent.

Mark allocation

  • Part a (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.
  • Part b (3 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.

Detailed marking criteria

Part a (1 mark)

Apply the product rule.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part a (1 mark)

Solve f'(x)=0.; Substitute x=1.; Obtains the correct final result f'(x)=e^(-x)(1-x), with stationary point (1,1 / e).

Part b (1 mark)

Show f' changes from positive to negative at 1.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part b (1 mark)

Compare with f(0)=0 and f(x)to0.

Part b (1 mark)

Use the zero gradient to write the horizontal tangent.; Completes the required reasoning and reaches The absolute maximum is 1 / e at x=1, and the tangent is y=1 / e.

Section II Question 15

(a) V_n=5000(0.92)^(n-1), and V_6=3295.41.

Identify first term 5000 and ratio 0.92; evaluate 5000(0.92)^5.

(b) 2171.94.

Apply ten years of declining-balance depreciation: 5000(0.92)¹⁰approx2171.94.

Mark allocation

  • Part a (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.
  • Part b (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.

Detailed marking criteria

Part a (1 mark)

Identify first term 5000 and ratio 0.92.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part a (1 mark)

Evaluate 5000(0.92)^5.; Obtains the correct final result V_n=5000(0.92)^(n-1), and V_6=3295.41.

Part b (1 mark)

Apply ten years of declining-balance depreciation: 5000(0.92)¹⁰approx2171.94.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part b (1 mark)

Obtains the correct final result 2171.94.

Section II Question 16

(a) Maximum 4 at x=2; area ((32) / (3)) square units.

Use the quadratic vertex at x=2; evaluate int_0⁴(4x-x²),dx.

(b) Average value frac83; x=2pm((2sqrt3) / (3)).

Divide the integral 32 / 3 by the interval length 4; solve x(4-x)=8 / 3; retain both solutions in [0,4].

Mark allocation

  • Part a (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.
  • Part b (3 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.

Detailed marking criteria

Part a (1 mark)

Use the quadratic vertex at x=2.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part a (1 mark)

Evaluate int_0⁴(4x-x²),dx.; Obtains the correct final result Maximum 4 at x=2; area ((32) / (3)) square units.

Part b (1 mark)

Divide the integral 32 / 3 by the interval length 4.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part b (1 mark)

Solve x(4-x)=8 / 3.

Part b (1 mark)

Retain both solutions in [0,4].; Obtains the correct final result Average value frac83; x=2pm((2sqrt3) / (3)).

Section II Question 17

(a) 0.1587.

Standardise 78 to obtain z=1; calculate 1-Phi(1).

(b) 79.692, approximately 79.7.

Use x=72+1.282(6); evaluate the percentile.

Mark allocation

  • Part a (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.
  • Part b (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.

Detailed marking criteria

Part a (1 mark)

Standardise 78 to obtain z=1.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part a (1 mark)

Calculate 1-Phi(1).; Obtains the correct final result 0.1587.

Part b (1 mark)

Use x=72+1.282(6).

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part b (1 mark)

Evaluate the percentile.; Obtains the correct final result 79.692, approximately 79.7.

Section II Question 18

(a) Each additional kilometre is associated with 2.4 additional predicted minutes; the prediction is 39 minutes.

Interpret 2.4 using kilometres and minutes; substitute x=10.

(b) Residual 3 minutes; about 74% of delivery-time variation is explained by its linear association with route length.

Calculate observed minus predicted, 42-39=3; calculate r²=0.7396 and interpret in context.

Mark allocation

  • Part a (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.
  • Part b (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.

Detailed marking criteria

Part a (1 mark)

Interpret 2.4 using kilometres and minutes.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part a (1 mark)

Substitute x=10.; Completes the required reasoning and reaches Each additional kilometre is associated with 2.4 additional predicted minutes; the prediction is 39 minutes.

Part b (1 mark)

Calculate observed minus predicted, 42-39=3.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part b (1 mark)

Calculate r²=0.7396 and interpret in context.; Completes the required reasoning and reaches Residual 3 minutes; about 74% of delivery-time variation is explained by its linear association with route length.

Section II Question 19

(a) angle A=25^circ, angle B=40^circ, and angle C=115^circ.

At A, compare bearings 065^circ and 090^circ. At B, compare bearings 270^circ and 310^circ. Subtract the two angles from 180^circ.

(b) ACapprox12.8 km.

Identifies that AC is opposite 40^circ and AB is opposite 115^circ; applies the sine rule ((AC) / (sin 40^circ))=((18) / (sin 115^circ)); evaluates and rounds to ACapprox12.8 km.

Mark allocation

  • Part a (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.
  • Part b (3 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.

Detailed marking criteria

Part a (1 mark)

At A, compare bearings 065^circ and 090^circ.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part a (1 mark)

At B, compare bearings 270^circ and 310^circ.; Subtract the two angles from 180^circ.; Obtains the correct final result angle A=25^circ, angle B=40^circ, and angle C=115^circ.

Part b (1 mark)

Identifies that AC is opposite 40^circ and AB is opposite 115^circ.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part b (1 mark)

Applies the sine rule ((AC) / (sin 40^circ))=((18) / (sin 115^circ)).

Part b (1 mark)

Evaluates and rounds to ACapprox12.8 km.

Section II Question 20

(a) B_1=19,500; the 600 repayment exceeds the first month's 100 interest.

Substitute B_0=20000; compare 0.005B_0=100 with the repayment.

(b) B_n=120000-100000(1.005)^n.

Iterate the recurrence to identify the accumulated repayment series; sum the finite geometric series; simplify using 600 / 0.005=120000.

Mark allocation

  • Part a (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.
  • Part b (3 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.

Detailed marking criteria

Part a (1 mark)

Substitute B_0=20000.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part a (1 mark)

Compare 0.005B_0=100 with the repayment.; Completes the required reasoning and reaches B_1=19,500; the 600 repayment exceeds the first month's 100 interest.

Part b (1 mark)

Iterate the recurrence to identify the accumulated repayment series.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part b (1 mark)

Sum the finite geometric series.

Part b (1 mark)

Simplify using 600 / 0.005=120000.; Completes the required reasoning and reaches B_n=120000-100000(1.005)^n.

Section II Question 21

(a) c=frac34.

Require total probability 1; evaluate int_0^2x(2-x),dx=4 / 3.

(b) F(x)=((3x²) / (4))-((x³) / (4)), and P(X>1)=frac12.

Integrate the density from 0 to x; evaluate F(1)=1 / 2; use P(X>1)=1-F(1).

Mark allocation

  • Part a (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.
  • Part b (3 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.

Detailed marking criteria

Part a (1 mark)

Require total probability 1.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part a (1 mark)

Evaluate int_0^2x(2-x),dx=4 / 3.; Obtains the correct final result c=frac34.

Part b (1 mark)

Integrate the density from 0 to x.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part b (1 mark)

Evaluate F(1)=1 / 2.

Part b (1 mark)

Use P(X>1)=1-F(1).; Obtains the correct final result F(x)=((3x²) / (4))-((x³) / (4)), and P(X>1)=frac12.

Section II Question 22

(a) Reflect in the x-axis, stretch vertically by factor 2, then translate 3 units right and 5 units up.

Read the multiplier -2; read the horizontal and vertical translations from vertex form.

(b) Vertex (3,5); range yle5.

Identify the vertex from the translated form; use the downward opening to state the maximum range.

Mark allocation

  • Part a (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.
  • Part b (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.

Detailed marking criteria

Part a (1 mark)

Read the multiplier -2.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part a (1 mark)

Read the horizontal and vertical translations from vertex form.; Obtains the correct final result Reflect in the x-axis, stretch vertically by factor 2, then translate 3 units right and 5 units up.

Part b (1 mark)

Identify the vertex from the translated form.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part b (1 mark)

Use the downward opening to state the maximum range.; Obtains the correct final result Vertex (3,5); range yle5.

Section II Question 23

(a) S(r)=2pi r²+256pi / r.

Use h=128 / r²; substitute into S=2pi r²+2pi rh.

(b) r=4 cm and h=8 cm.

Solve S'(r)=4pi r-256pi / r²=0; obtain r=4 and hence h=8; use S''(4)>0 to justify the minimum.

Mark allocation

  • Part a (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.
  • Part b (3 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.

Detailed marking criteria

Part a (1 mark)

Use h=128 / r^2.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part a (1 mark)

Substitute into S=2pi r²+2pi rh.; Completes the required reasoning and reaches S(r)=2pi r²+256pi / r.

Part b (1 mark)

Solve S'(r)=4pi r-256pi / r²=0.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part b (1 mark)

Obtain r=4 and hence h=8.

Part b (1 mark)

Use S''(4)>0 to justify the minimum.; Completes the required reasoning and reaches r=4 cm and h=8 cm.

Section II Question 24

(a) Mean 59; standard deviation 9.

Transform the mean using 1.5(42)-4; multiply the standard deviation by |1.5|.

(b) The transformed value is 71, and (71-59) / 9=4 / 3.

Calculate y=1.5(50)-4=71; standardise using the transformed mean and standard deviation.

Mark allocation

  • Part a (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.
  • Part b (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.

Detailed marking criteria

Part a (1 mark)

Transform the mean using 1.5(42)-4.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part a (1 mark)

Multiply the standard deviation by |1.5|.; Obtains the correct final result Mean 59; standard deviation 9.

Part b (1 mark)

Calculate y=1.5(50)-4=71.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part b (1 mark)

Standardise using the transformed mean and standard deviation.; Completes the required reasoning and reaches The transformed value is 71, and (71-59) / 9=4 / 3.

Section II Question 25

(a) f(x)=2x³-6x²+2x+5.

Integrate f'(x); use f(0)=5 to determine the constant.

(b) x=1pm((sqrt6) / (3)).

Set 6x²-12x+2=0; apply the quadratic formula and simplify.

Mark allocation

  • Part a (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.
  • Part b (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.

Detailed marking criteria

Part a (1 mark)

Integrate f'(x).

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part a (1 mark)

Use f(0)=5 to determine the constant.; Obtains the correct final result f(x)=2x³-6x²+2x+5.

Part b (1 mark)

Set 6x²-12x+2=0.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part b (1 mark)

Apply the quadratic formula and simplify.; Obtains the correct final result x=1pm((sqrt6) / (3)).

Section II Question 26

(a) A local maximum at (-1,2) and a local minimum at (1,-2).

Solve f'(x)=3x²-3=0; substitute the inputs and use f''(x)=6x.

(b) frac94 square units.

Factor to identify the zeros 0 and sqrt3; integrate 3x-x³ over the interval.

Mark allocation

  • Part a (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.
  • Part b (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.

Detailed marking criteria

Part a (1 mark)

Solve f'(x)=3x²-3=0.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part a (1 mark)

Substitute the inputs and use f''(x)=6x.; Completes the required reasoning and reaches A local maximum at (-1,2) and a local minimum at (1,-2).

Part b (1 mark)

Factor to identify the zeros 0 and sqrt3.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part b (1 mark)

Integrate 3x-x³ over the interval.; Obtains the correct final result frac94 square units.

Section II Question 27

(a) Direction changes at t=1,3; s(1)=4 and s(3)=0.

Differentiate and factor v(t)=3(t-1)(t-3); verify sign changes and substitute the two times into s.

(b) 12 metres.

Evaluate s(0)=0 and s(4)=4; add the absolute changes 0to4, 4to0 and 0to4.

Mark allocation

  • Part a (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.
  • Part b (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.

Detailed marking criteria

Part a (1 mark)

Differentiate and factor v(t)=3(t-1)(t-3).

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part a (1 mark)

Verify sign changes and substitute the two times into s.; Obtains the correct final result Direction changes at t=1,3; s(1)=4 and s(3)=0.

Part b (1 mark)

Evaluate s(0)=0 and s(4)=4.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part b (1 mark)

Add the absolute changes 0to4, 4to0 and 0to4.; Obtains the correct final result 12 metres.

Section II Question 28

(a) 300((1.004²⁴-1) / (0.004)).

Recognise the deposits as a geometric series; use the future-value annuity sum.

(b) 300((1.004²⁴-1) / (0.004))-7200.

Calculate total contributions 24(300)=7200; subtract them from the accumulated balance.

Mark allocation

  • Part a (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.
  • Part b (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.

Detailed marking criteria

Part a (1 mark)

Recognise the deposits as a geometric series.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part a (1 mark)

Use the future-value annuity sum.; Obtains the correct final result 300((1.004²⁴-1) / (0.004)).

Part b (1 mark)

Calculate total contributions 24(300)=7200.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part b (1 mark)

Subtract them from the accumulated balance.; Obtains the correct final result 300((1.004²⁴-1) / (0.004))-7200.

Section II Question 29

(a) theta=fracpi3; sector area ((50pi) / (3))text( cm)²; segment area ((50pi) / (3))-25sqrt3text( cm)^2.

Use 10=2(10)sin(theta / 2) to obtain theta=pi / 3; calculate sector area frac12r^2theta; calculate triangle area frac12r^2sintheta=25sqrt3; subtract triangle area from sector area.

Mark allocation

  • Part a (4 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.

Detailed marking criteria

Part a (1 mark)

Use 10=2(10)sin(theta / 2) to obtain theta=pi / 3.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part a (1 mark)

Calculate sector area frac12r^2theta.

Part a (1 mark)

Calculate triangle area frac12r^2sintheta=25sqrt3.

Part a (1 mark)

Subtract triangle area from sector area.; Obtains the correct final result theta=fracpi3; sector area ((50pi) / (3))text( cm)²; segment area ((50pi) / (3))-25sqrt3text( cm)^2.

Section II Question 30

(a) a=(3 / 2)^(1 / 3), so P(t)=1200(3 / 2)^(t / 3).

Use 1200a³=1800; solve a³=3 / 2 and substitute into the model.

(b) ((3ln2) / (ln(3 / 2))).

Set (3 / 2)^(t / 3)=2; take logarithms and solve for t.

Mark allocation

  • Part a (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.
  • Part b (2 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.

Detailed marking criteria

Part a (1 mark)

Use 1200a³=1800.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part a (1 mark)

Solve a³=3 / 2 and substitute into the model.; Obtains the correct final result a=(3 / 2)^(1 / 3), so P(t)=1200(3 / 2)^(t / 3).

Part b (1 mark)

Set (3 / 2)^(t / 3)=2.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part b (1 mark)

Take logarithms and solve for t.; Obtains the correct final result ((3ln2) / (ln(3 / 2))).

Section II Question 31

(a) 8 square units.

Factor x(x-2)(x+2) to locate the three intercepts; use odd symmetry to double the area on [0,2]; integrate 4x-x³ from 0 to 2; evaluate 2(4)=8.

Mark allocation

  • Part a (4 marks): award one mark for each distinct criterion listed below.

Detailed marking criteria

Part a (1 mark)

Factor x(x-2)(x+2) to locate the three intercepts.

Acceptable alternatives: Accept an equivalent valid method or expression that demonstrates this mathematical decision.

Part a (1 mark)

Use odd symmetry to double the area on [0,2].

Part a (1 mark)

Integrate 4x-x³ from 0 to 2.

Part a (1 mark)

Evaluate 2(4)=8.; Obtains the correct final result 8 square units.

Diagnostic Checklist

TopicQuestionsMarksMarks LostAction
Calculus and Applications Q2, Q7, Q14(a), Q14(b), Q16(a), Q16(b), Q23(a), Q23(b), Q25(a), Q25(b), Q26(a), Q26(b), Q27(a), Q27(b), Q31(a) 33 ___ Review the listed calculus and applications items, their worked solutions and the evidence-specific marking criteria.
Functions, Graphs and Modelling Q1, Q9, Q11(a), Q11(b), Q12(a), Q12(b), Q22(a), Q22(b), Q30(a), Q30(b) 18 ___ Review the listed functions, graphs and modelling items, their worked solutions and the evidence-specific marking criteria.
Probability and Statistics Q3, Q5, Q8, Q10, Q13(a), Q13(b), Q17(a), Q17(b), Q18(a), Q18(b), Q21(a), Q21(b), Q24(a), Q24(b) 25 ___ Review the listed probability and statistics items, their worked solutions and the evidence-specific marking criteria.
Sequences and Financial Mathematics Q4, Q15(a), Q15(b), Q20(a), Q20(b), Q28(a), Q28(b) 14 ___ Review the listed sequences and financial mathematics items, their worked solutions and the evidence-specific marking criteria.
Trigonometry and Geometry Q6, Q19(a), Q19(b), Q29(a) 10 ___ Review the listed trigonometry and geometry items, their worked solutions and the evidence-specific marking criteria.

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