JUNE 1988

PAPER 2

SECTION 1

b.

Calculate correct to one decimal place the values of x

for which

Answer ALL the questions in this section

2x2 + 2x 8 = 3x 6

1. You must not use slide rules, tables or calculators to work your
answers to this question. All steps and all calculations must be
clearly shown to earn credit for your solution.
a.

(6 marks)
5.

(a)

Given that
A= 1 0
0 3

Calculate, correct to 2 decimal places,

(i)
(ii)

0.03 x 1.3
6(3 1.47)

B= p q
0 r

and that AB = A + 2B,

calculate the values of p, q and r.

(3 marks)

(7 marks)

(b)

(b) Calculate the exact value of 3.12

0.3 x 0.13

(3 marks)
(c) A woman bought a stove for $2800. After using it for 2
years she decided to trade in the stove. The company estimated
a depreciation of 15% for the first year of its use and a further
15% on its reduced value, for the second year.
(i) Calculate the value of the stove after the two years.

(ii) Express the value of the stove after two years as a

Percentage of the original value.
(6 marks)
2. Given that:

In the diagram above, not drawn to scale, PQ and LM

Represent parallel edges of an east-west river bank.
Angle LPR = 55 and angle RQM = 25.
Given that PQ = 10 km, calculate
(i)
(ii)
(iii)

Some persons who like steelband also like pop-music.

Draw a carefully labeled Venn diagram to illustrate this
data.
Given that n(U) = 40000, n(S) = 25000, n(C) = 10000
and n(P) = 8000.
Determine n(S C) and n(C P).
( 2 marks)

6.

(b)

4.

(a)

Calculate

(i)
(ii)
(iii)

the length of AB
the gradient of AB
the co-ordinates of X.
(4 marks)

Determine the equation of the perpendicular bisector of

AB and state the co-ordinates of the point at which the
Perpendicular bisector meets the y-axis.
(6 marks)
Simplify
(i)

2(5x - y) 3(3x y)

(ii)

811/2 x 271/3

the acute angle PRQ

the distance RQ
the width of the river.

(6 marks)

(7 marks)

The scores obtained by 100 applicants on an aptitude test for

selection into a programme are shown in the frequency table
below.
Score

3. The co-ordinate of A and B are (3,5) and (7,1) respectively. X

is the mid-point of AB
(a)

Q
10

All persons who like calypso also like steelband but do

not like pop-music.

(b)

25

U is the set of persons in Tobago

C is the set of persons in Tobago who like calypso
S is the set of persons in Tobago who like steelband
P is the set of persons in Tobago who like pop-music

(a)

55

Frequency

09

10 - 19

13

20 29

17

30 39

20

40 49

19

50 59

14

60 69

70 79

Cumulative
Frequency

(a)

Copy in your answer booklet the table above and

complete the cumulative frequency column.

(c)

Draw the cumulative frequency curve using 2 cm to

represent each class interval and 2 cm to represent 10

applicants.
(d)

(i)

7.

A score of 45 was considered as

acceptable for the programme.
estimate the number of applicants who
qualified for entry.

(ii)

Assuming there were places for only 15

applicants, estimate the lowest score that
would be used to select them.

(iii)

Calculate the probability that an applicant

chosen at random obtained a score of at least
45.
(12 marks)

RELATIONS AND FUNCTIONS

9.

Given f:x = 2x - 3
and
g: x = x + 2
x-1
(a)
evaluate f(-2) and gf(-2)
(b)
determine f-1(x)
(c)
calculate the value of x, if f(x) = 12
(d)
calculate the value of x, for which
(i)
(ii)

8.

SECTION II
Answer TWO questions in this section.

Using your curve, answer the following:

(a)

(ii)
(iii)

(b)

Copy and complete the tables below for the functions

x = cos x and x = tan x, where x is measured in
degrees.

10

20

30

Cos x

1.00

0.985

0.940

0.866

Tan x

0.176

0.364

(b)

f(x) = 0
f(x) is undefined
(12 marks)

Use rulers and compasses only for this question. All

construction lines and areas must be clearly shown and
be of sufficient length and clarity to permit assessment.
(i)

(a)

(c)

Using the same scale and on the same axes, draw the
graph of x = tan x, for 0 x 50.

(d)

Using your graphs,

(ii)
(iii)

10.

(a)

(i)
(ii)

x(x + 1) > 0
x(x + 1) 6
(8 marks)

(b)

(i) the radius of the cylinder in cm

(ii)the mass of the cylinder in kg, if
the density of the steel is 5g/cm3.

Note:

solve the equation tan x = cos x in the range

0 x 50.
derive the value for which cos x = tan x in
the range 90 x 180.
deduce the corresponding value of tan x, for
each value of x, in the range 0 x 180.
(15 marks)

Find the range of values of x for which

A rectangular steel pyramid of height 6 cm and base

dimensions 11 cm by 16 cm, is melted down and rolled
into a cylinder of height 7 cm.
Calculate

50

Draw the graph of x = cos x for 0 x 50,

using a horizontal scale of 2 cm to represent
10 and a vertical scale of 10 cm to represent
1 unit.

(i)

Construct a triangle ABC in which AB = 8

cm, A = 45and B = 60.
Construct also the perpendicular bisector of
AC to meet AB at X.
Measure accurately and state length of AC
and AX.
(5 marks)

40

Volume of pyramid = 1 Ah
3
Volume of cylinder = r2h
Take to be 22
7

X
O

(7 marks)

C
X + 3y = 6
2x + 5y = 10

The diagram above shows a shaded region ABC

bounded by the line AB represented by the equation
2x+5y=10 and the broken line BC drawn parallel to

AO.

(i)

State the THREE in equalities in x and y to

describe the shaded region ABC.
Given that P = 3x + 2y, find the maximum
value of P for any point in the region ABC
(7 marks)

(ii)

VECTORS AND MATRICES

TRIGONOMETRY
(a )

13.

Given that tan = 2

K
Calculate the value of

M1 (0,
(i) cos
(ii) sin (90 - )
(iii) cos (90 - )

M1

(5 marks)
(b)

(X2, Y2)
Ll (X1, Y1)

P and Q are two points on level ground. P is 10 meters

due south of a vertical tower and the angle of elevation
of the top of the tower from P is 75. Q lies 30 meters
on a bearing of 60 from P.
(i)

Illustrate this information by means of a

sketch, taking care to indicate clearly the
appropriate distances and angles.

(ii)

Calculate, in meters,
(i)
(ii)

12. (a)

60O
60O

(a)

the height of the tower

the distance of Q from the foot of
the tower.
(10 marks)

N is the point (3, -1), not shown.

(i)
(ii)

the wind speed

the ground speed of the airplane.
(6 marks)

A helicopter is situated at a point p(25.8N, 2W) on the

earths surface. It has a range of 600 km. Calculate the
latitude and longitude of the furthest places which the
Helicopter can reach by flying
(i)
(ii)

[Note:

In the figure above, not drawn to scale, the

transformation R is an anti-clockwise
rotation about the origin O through an angle
of 60.
The image of the points L, and N under R
are respectively L, M and N. L is the
Point (2, 0) and M is the point (0, 6).

Use a scale of 1 cm to represent 1 kmh-1, determine by

drawing,

c.

L
(2, 0)

A model airplane, flying on a course due north with

an air speed of 10 kilometers per hour, encounters a
wind blowing from the west which causes the
airplane to go 30 off course.

(i)
(ii)

6)

(b)

Calculate the co-ordinate of L

and M.
Hence, determine the image of
the vector 0
and
1
1
0
under the transformation R and
write the matrix for R.

The transformation T is represented by the

matrix 0
-1
-1
0 .
Describe fully the transformation T.

due east
due north

(c)

Calculate the co-ordinate of the image N

under the combination of transformation
denoted by TR.

(d)

Determine the 2 x 2 matrix which represents

the combination of transformation denoted
by RT.
(7 marks)

(a)

(i) Calculate the determinant of the matrix

4 3
-1 1/2 .

Consider that the earth is a sphere with circumference

40 000 km.]

14.

(ii) Find the inverse of the matrix

4
-1

(iii) Hence, use a matrix method to solve

simultaneously the pair of equations

3.

8x + 6y = 28
-2x + y = 8

(a)

Solve 6x2 + 17x 14 = 0

(b)

A survey on a sample of persons who read at

least one of the magazines P, Q, and R
yielded the following data:

(8 marks)
(b)

72 persons read P
53 persons read Q
29 persons read R
14 persons read only P and R
9 persons read only P and Q
2 persons read only Q and R
44 persons read P only.

Given that a and b are two vectors in the

same plane.
OP = 3a + 2b
OQ = 5a 3b
OR = a + 7b

(i)
(ii)

(4 marks)

(i) Use x to represent the number of persons who

read all three magazines. Draw a carefully
labeled Venn Diagram to represent the data.
(ii) Determine the value of x.
(iii)Calculate the number of persons in the sample.
(6 marks)

express the vector PQ in terms of a and b

show that the points P, Q and R lie on a
straight line and indicate, on a diagram, their
relative positions.
(7 marks)
END OF EXAM

30 cm

JUNE 1989

PAPER 2

40 cm
50 cm

SECTION 1
(a)

Answer ALL the questions in this section

1.

(a)

The figure above, not drawn to scale,

represents a fish tank in the shape of a
cuboid of height 30 cm.

Find the exact value of

4422 5
3

11
3

(i)
(ii)

(5 marks)
(b)

Write your answer to part (a) as a decimal

correct to 2 significant figures.
(2 marks)

(c)

A sum of money is to be divided among A,

B, and C in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5. The largest
share amounts to $1200.
Calculate

5.

(i) The total sum of money to be shared

(ii) As share
(iii) the percentage of the total amount that
B receives.
(5 marks)
2.

(a)

Given that x = y 2 , express y in terms of x

y3
(3 marks)

(b)

Factorize completely x2 y2 4x + 4y
(3 marks)

(c)

Solve 3(x 2) - x 3 = 4.
2
4

Calculate the volume of the tank.

If there are 40 litres of water in
the tank, calculate the height of
water in the tank.
(5 marks)

(b)

Construct a triangle DAB such that AB = 8

cm and angle DAB 70. Through D,
construct DC parallel to AB. Construct also
the line BC perpendicular to AB. Measure
and state the length of DC. (Show all
construction lines clearly.)
(7 marks)

(a)

State THREE properties which define a

rhombus, with respect to its sides, angles
and diagonals.
D

(b)
O

(4 marks)

ABCD is a rhombus (not drawn to scale)

with AO = 4.8 cm and BO = 3.6 cm.

8.

The cumulative frequency distribution of the daily

wages, in dollars, for a group of
workers is shown in
the table
below:

Calculate
(i)
the length of AB
(ii)
the size of the angle BAD to the
nearest degree
(iii)
the area of ABCD.
(8 marks)
Use the answer sheet provided for this section
6.

(a)

(page 14 )

Given that R is an anticlockwise rotation of

90 about the origin and MN is reflection on
the x-axis, draw accurate diagrams to show
(i)
the image ABC of ABC under
R
(ii)
the image ABC of ABC
under M.

(b)

(i)

If the transformation Q = MR,

obtain a single matrix to
represent Q.

(ii)

(i)
(ii)
(iii)

and

17

51-55

45

56-60

56

61-65

60

Using 2 cm to represent $5 and 1 cm to

represent 5 workers, construct on graph
paper, a cumulative frequency curve for the
data.

(b)

Using your graph estimate

(i)
the semi-interquartile range for
the distribution
(ii)
the number of workers who
received more than $47.50 in
daily wages.
(iii)
the probability that a worker
selected at random receives a
wage which is more than $45.50
but less than $55.00.
(12 marks)

Determine clearly Q as a single

geometrical transformation.

Given that f(x) = 5x

46-50

(a)

(9 marks)
7.

41-45

Cumulative
Frequency
5

Wages ($)

g(x) = x 2

calculate f(2) and gf(2)

determine x when fg(x) = 0
prove (gf)-1 (23) 5

SECTION B
Distance 5
(Km)

(b)

Answer two questions in this section

Trigonometry

N 4
BO
B

9.
P

Two places, P and Q, are on the same parallel of

latitude 48 N but on longitude 57 E and 123 W
respectively.
(a)

Andy
1

Calculate, to the nearest hundred kilometers,

the distance PQ, travelling
(i)

10

(ii)

40
Time (mins)
The figure above represents the distance-time graph of
the two persons, Andy and Bob, journeying between
two offices, M and N. Andy leaves M at the same time
that Bob leaves N. Use the graph to
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)

20

30

(b)

determine the distance MN

determine how much time Andy spent in
walking between M and N
determine how far from M Andy and Bob
met
calculate Andys average, average speed for
the whole distance
explain fully the segment PQ on Bobs graph
(7 marks)

due east along their parallel on

latitude.
along the great circle over the
North Pole

Two aircrafts, X and Y, traveling at the

same ground speed left from P for Q at the
same time. If X used the great circle route
over the north pole while Y traveled due east
calculate the longitude of the point at which
aircraft Y was, at the time when aircraft X
reached Q.
[Take the radius of the earth to be 6400 km
and to be 3.14]
(15 marks)

10.

(a)

Prove that

1
tan A

+ tan A =

1___
cos A sin A
(4 marks)

(b)

Three stations P, Q and R, are on level

ground such that P is due south of Q and
R is on a bearing of 071 from Q. The
bearing of R from P is 036. A vertical
tower TQ is situated at Q. Given that TQ =
26m and QR is 84m, calculate

(b)

Using the scale of 2cm to represent radians

on the x-axis, and 2cm to 1 unit on the
y-axis, draw the graph of the function above
0 x .

(c)

Using your graph

(i)

(i)

the distance PR to the nearest

metre
the angle of elevation of T from
P.
(11 marks)

(ii)

state the maximum value of the

fraction
state the value of x within the
domain 0 x , for which the
fraction is negative.
determine the solution of 3 sin 2x
= 1.5.
(15 marks)

(ii)
(iii)

11.
RELATIONS AND FUNCTIONS

VECTORS AND MATRICES

Type

Fees per pupil

Full-time pupil

$200

Part-time pupil

$100

13.

(b)

3.
4.

(b)

Using a scale of 1 cm to 5 units on both axes

draw the graphs of the inequalities.

(c)

It the profit on each full-time pupil is $40

and that on each part-time pupils $30,
determine from your graphs

(ii)

the sum representing the profit.

(15 marks)
(a)

y = 3 sin 2x

2.12

prove that ABC is a straight line,

using a vector method
determine the ratio AB:BC
(9 marks)

Copy and complete the table below for

(ii)

the number of full-time and parttime pupils for the maximum

profit to be obtained.

draw on a diagram the point C

whose position vector is
2a + b
3

(i)

(i)

Write FOUR inequalities not including x

0, y 0, to represent the conditions stated
above.

y= 3 0
0 4

14.

(a)

(a)

and

evaluate XY and X + Y
if XY = X + Y, determine the
value of p, q and r.

(iii)

Let x represent the number of full-time pupils and y

represent the number of part-time pupils.

q
s

Given that A and B are two points whose

position vectors with respect to the origin
are a and b respectively.

The maximum number of places

at the school is 75.
There must be a minimum of 20
full-time pupils.
The number of part-time pupils
must be at least half the number
of full-time pupils.
The minimum weekly income
must be $6000.

2.

12.

Given x = p
r
(i)
(ii)

The table above shows the cost of tuition per week for a
private school. The conditions under which the school
operates are as follows:
1.

(a)

Using the graph above

(i)

express each of the position

vectors OA and OB in the form
x
y

(ii)

if OA + OB = c, show that
c = 34
2
3
4
X
(4 marks)
B

-2.12

-1

With 0 as origin, OMN is transformed

under a translation (T) to PQR such that
N (3, 2) moves to R (1, 1).

(b)

(i)

JUNE 1990

Determine the matrix of the

transformation.

PAPER 2

SECTION I

The point R is mapped to the point S (-2, -2)

under an enlargement (E), centre 0, scale
factor e.

Answer ALL question in this section

1.

(ii)

State the value of e.

(iii)

Hence determine the co-ordinates

of the mapping of the origin 0
under the combined
transformation represented by ET
(11 marks)

Calculators, slide rules and mathematical tables must be

NOT be used to answer this question. Show ALL steps
clearly.
(a)

Calculate the exact value of

4 1/3 - 1 5/6
1 3/7 x 2 2/3
(3 marks)

(b)
Answer sheet for Question 6- June 1989 (page 8)

Calculate the value of

0.023
0.351

6
4

giving your answer correct to two significant

figures.
(3 marks)

B
C

(c)

(i)

Some years ago, US$1.00 (one

United States dollar) was
equivalent to J$3.50 (three
dollars and fifty cents, Jamaican
currency). Calculate the amount
of US currency that was
equivalent to $8400.

(ii)

After devaluation J$1.00 was

worth 70% of its original value.
Calculate the new rate of
exchange for US$1.00 and hence
calculate the amount of Jamaican
dollars that would be equivalent
to US$2400.
(7 marks)

2
A
-3

-2

-1

5 6

-2
-4
-6

2.

Consider the folowing three statements:

1.
2.
3.

Some students play basketball

Tall students are over 2 metres in height
All basketball players are tall students.

(a)

Reprsent the statements in a suitable Venn

diagram and stating an appropriate universal
set.

(b)

Show on your Venn Diagram that

(i)
(ii)

3.

Nina is 1.5 m tall

Robert, who is 2.2 m tall, does
not play basketball.
(5 marks)

Solve the following equations for x:

(a)

3(x + 2)2 = 7(x + 2)

(5 marks)

(b)

92x = 1

(4 marks)

27
(c)

4.

(iii)

3x = y, given that sin y = 3 where 0 < y <

180.
2
(4 marks)

(a)

(i)

f(x)

6.

Length (mm)
200 204

ABC is the image of ABC

under a transformation T.
The vertices are A(-2, -4),
B(-5, -4) and C(-2, -2). Give a
full geometrical description of
the transformation T.
(9 marks)

Given that f(x) = 2 sin x/3, copy and

complete the following table

0.35

0.52

0.68

2
3

3
4

210 214

11

215 219

14

220 224

25

225 229

23

230 234

11

235 - 239

(7 marks)
A two-digit number in base ten in formed by
choosing the ten digit from the set {4, 5, 6,
7, 8} and the units digit from the set {1, 2, 3,
9}.

1.29

Using a scale of 2 cm to represent /12 unit

on the x-axis and 10 cm to represent 1 unit
on the f(x) axis, draw the graph of the
function f(x) for the domain 0 x .

(c)

By drawing a suitable tangent, determine the

gradient of the curve at x =
2.
(10 marks)

(a)

A= 3 5
1 0

and

B = 6
-1

8.

(a)

Calculate the matrix product AB.

(ii)

If C = x -8 and 2A + C =AB
4 y
calculate the values of x and y.
(8 marks)

(i)

Determine the total number of

different two-digit numbers that
may be formed.

(ii)

Calculate the probability that the

resulting number is even.

(iii)

Hence, deduce the probability

that the resulting number is odd.
(5 marks)

LMNOP is a hexagon (not drawn to scale)

with Q = 130, P = 110 and O = 90
L = M = N

4
-2

(i)

Frequency
3

205 209

(b)

(b)

(b)

The frequency distribution of the length of

100 rods measured to the nearest mm is
given in the following table.
Using an assumed mean of 222 mm,
calculate the mean length of all the rods.

ABC is the image of

ABC under an enlargement,
centre (0, 0) and scale factor k =2
Draw ABC, and state the
co-ordinate of the vertices.

(iii)

(a)

(a)

Using a scale of 1 cm to 1 unit on

each axis, draw on graph paper
triangle ABC whose vertices are
A(2, 2), B(5, 2) and C(2, 4).

(ii)

5.

7.

the cost of ONE sheet of the

more expensive glass.
(6 marks)

(i)

Calculate the value ofL.

(ii)

Given that PQ =4 cm and the

area of NOP is 12 cm2, calculate
the length of PN in cm, giving
your answer correct to one
decimal place.
L

The ratio of the prices of two different

sheets of glass is 2 : 5.

The total bill for 20 sheets of the cheaper

glass and 10 sheets of the more expensive
one is $1080. If d dollars represent the cost
one sheet of the cheaper glass, determine
(i)
(ii)

an expression in d for the cost of

ONE sheet of the more expensive
glass.
the value of d.

130O

110

O
(7 marks)

(b)

SECTION II

(Take as 22)
7

Answer TWO questions in this section

The diagram below, not drawn to scale,
represents a plot of land ABCDE in the
shape of a square of slides 21 m with a
semicircle at one end.
(i)

Calculate in metres, the perimeter

of the plot of land.

(ii)

WXYZ is a rectangular flower

bed of length 15 m and width
12m. Calculate in square metres,
the area of the shaded section.

(iii)

RELATIONS AND FUNCTIONS

9.

x
f(x)

The soil in the flower bed is

replaced to depth of 30 cm.
Calculate, in cubic centimetres,
the volume of the soil replaced,
writing your answer in standard
form.

(a)

0.5

Copy and complete the following table for

the function
f : x = 1 for real values of x in the domain
x2
0.5 x 3..5.
1.0
1.0

2.25
0.64

Using the same scale and axes,

draw the graph of the function
g : x = x for the same domain.
10

(ii)

Use your graph to solve the

equation 1 = x for real values
x2 10
of x such that 1 x < 4.

(iii)

Hence, deduce one solution of

the equation, 64x3 = 10 for
real values of x.
(15 marks)

21 m

Y
21 m

10.

(7 marks)

3.5
0.08

(i)

12 m
X

3.0

(c)

15 m

2.5
0.16

Using a scale of 4 cm to represent 1 unit on

the x-axis and 2 cm to represent 0.1 unit on
the f(x) axis, draw the graph of f : x = 1 for
x2
real values of x in the domain 1 x < 4.

D
W

2.0

(b)

1.5

At a factory, two types of motor cycles, M1 and M2 are

assembled. The factory can produce a maximum of 80
motor cycles daily. For each M2 motor cylcle made,
there must be at least two M1 motor cycles produced. It
takes one workman to produce each M1 motor cycle but
three workmen to produce each M2 motor cycle.
Factory policy requires that at least 90 workmen be
employed.
Let x represent the number of M1 motor
cycles and y the number of M2 motor cycles
produced daily.

(a)

Write down three inequalities, not including

x 0, y 0, which represent the above
conditions.

(b)

Using a scale of 2 cm to 10 motor cycles on

EACH axis, shade, on graph paper, the
region which satisfies the inequalities.

(c)

Given that a profit of $250 is made on each

M1 motor cycle and $200 on each M2 motor
cycle, use your graph to determine the
values of x and y which give the maximum
profit.
Calculate the maximum profit. (15 marks)

TRIGONOMETRY

VECTORS AND MATRICES

13.

11.

The foot, F, of a hill and the base B, of vertical tower

TB, 21 metres tall, are on the same horizontal level.
From the top, T, of the tower, the angle depression of F
is 36.9. P is a point on the hill 24. 5 m away from F
along the line of greatest slope. T, B, F, and P all lie in
the same vertical plane. The angle of depression of P
from T is 19.4.
(a)

Draw a sketch to represent the information

given above.

(b)

Show that

(c)

12.

(a)

O
F
A

(i)

TF is 3. 5 m approximately

(ii)

sin TPF = 3/7 approximately.

The diagram, not drawn to scale, shows a regular 8sided polygon ABCDEFGH, centre 0. OE = .
(a)

Show that COE = 90

(b)

Calculate
(i)
the angle CDE

Calculate
(i)

the gradient of the hill

(ii)

the height, in metres, of P above

F, giving your answer correct to
one decimal place.
(15 marks)

(ii)

An helicopter is set on a course of 095. A

wind is blowing from a direction of 50 east
of north at a speed of 40 kmh-1.

(i)

the track and ground speed of

the helicopter when it has an air
speed of 100 kmh-1

Given that P is the midpoint of CE, show

that OP = PE

(d)

Given that r represents the unit vector in the

direction OD and s is the unit vector in the
direction OF, express in terms of r and s
(i)
(ii)

(ii)

the course which must be set if

the helicopter is to fly on a track
of 095.
(8 marks)

14

(a)

(15 marks)
Four points on a plane have the following
co-ordinates:

The triangle QOR is mapped onto triangle

QOP by a combination of two
transformation a reflection and a stretch.
(i)

where the angle is measured in radians.

(ii)

State the values of d when = 4

3
giving your answer in surd form.

(iii)

describe fully the transformation

and determine the matrix for
(a)
(b)
(c)

d = 3 2 sin

For -2 2, determine all

the values of for which d = 0.

OE
OG

O(0, 0); P(0, 12); Q(6, 0); R(0, -3)

In an experiment, the distance d of a moving

object from its starting point is given by the
equation

(i)

the length of CE in terms of

(c)

Using a scale of 1 cm to 20 kmh -1, determine

by drawing,

(b)

(ii)

(b)

state the largest possible value of

d, giving your answer in surd
form.
(7 marks)

the reflection
the stretch
the combination of the
2 transformation

Determine the matrix which

maps triangle QOP onto triangle
QOR.
(8 marks)

The vertices of triangle ABC have

co-ordinates A(2, 30; B(4, 6); C(6, 3) and
the triangle ABC has verices A(3, 3); B(6.
5, 6); C (7, 3). ABC is the image of ABC
under a shear by a positive scale factor
Determine, for the shear,
(i)
(ii)

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the equation of the invariant line

its scale factor.
(7 marks)

(b)
JUNE 1991

PAPER 2

Determine the probability that a pupil

selected at random from the class obtained

SECTION I

(i)

exactly 6 marks

Answer ALL the question in this section.

(ii)

at least 6 marks
(4 marks)

1.

All steps in your calculation must be clearly shown.

(a)

4.

(a)
A

Calculate the exact value of:

(2 1/3 1 5/6) 1 1/3

(4 marks)
(b)

(c)

The simple interest on $15000 for 4 years

is $8100. Calculate the rate percent per
annum.
(3 marks)

F
12 cm

The sum of $2500 is divided among Peter,

Queen and Raymond. Raymond received
half, Peter received $312.50 and Queen
received the remainder.
Calculate (i)

The figure ABCDEF above, not drawn to

scale, represents a wedge with measurement
as shown. BC is perpendicular to the plane
FEDC.

Raymonds share

Calculate

(iii) the ratio in which the $2500

was divided among the three
persons

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

(iv) the percentage of the total

that Peter received.
(5 marks)
(a)

(b)

(b)

Factorize completely:
(i)
(ii)

1 (a + b)2
(2x2 + xy y2) + 2x y
(3 marks)

5.

(4 marks)
Solve the simultaneous equations:

(5 marks)
(a)

The scores obtained by a class of ten

students in a test were:

(a)

2, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 11, 12
Calculate
(i)
(ii)
(iii)

Using ruler and compasses only, construct a

parallelogram ABCD, such that AB = 6. 5
cm, AD = 5. 7 cm and the angle DAB =60.
Measure and state the length of BD in
centimetres.

There are 50 students in Form VI

x+y=5
xy = 6
3.

the height, in cm, of BD

the surface area in cm2, of the
wedge
the volume, in cm3, of th wedge
the size of angle BDC.
(7 marks)

[Note: All construction line must be clearly

shown]
(4 marks)

Solve:
x -5=x+4
5
15

(c)

13 cm
D

(ii) Queens share

2.

the median mark

the mean mark
the standard deviation of the
marks; showing clearly all steps
in your calculation.
(8 marks)

11

All students study Mathematics.

17 study Biology
18 study Chemistry
24 study Physics
5 study Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
7 study Physics, Biology and Mathematics
6 study Chemistry, Biology and Mathematic
2 study all four subjects.
Draw a carefully labelled Venn Diagram to
represent the data, using the universal set as
a the set of students who study Mathematics.
(3 marks)

(b)

Determine the number of students who study

at LEAST TWO subjects.
(2 marks)

(c)

Calculate the number of students who study

Mathematics only.
(1 marks)

(ii)
6.

(a)

f:x=5+x
g : x = x3

(b)

The rectanhle WXYZ, with co-ordinates

(2, 2), (5, 2), (5, 4) and (2, 4) respectively, is
mapped onto parallelogram WXYZ with
co-ordinates (5, 2), (8, 2), (10, 4) and (7, 4)
respectively under a shear (S).

Determine expressions for the function

(i)
(ii)
(b)

fg
g-1

(i)

Plot the rectangle WXYZ and its

image WXYZ.

(ii)

Determine the equation of the

invariant line.

S = 3t + t2

(iii)

Calculate the area of WXYZ.

Copy and complete the table

below for S = 3t + t2

(iv)

State the co-ordinates of the

image of the point (2, 3) under
the shear S.
(7 marks)

The distance S, in metres, moved by a

particle from its starting point, at t seconds,
is given by

(i)

t
S

Determine the length of OP

(5 marks)

The function f and g are defined by;

2
10

3
8

(ii)

5
40

6
54

7
70

8
8.

(a)P

40

Using a scale of 1 cm to
represent 1 second and 1 cm to
represent 10 m, draw a graph of
the function

70

10 m

S = 3t + t for the range 0 t 8

7.

(iii)

Using the graph, estimate the

distance moved in 4.5 seconds.

(iv)

Draw a tangent to the curve at t =

6. Estimate the value of the
tangent at this point. Give an
interpretation of this value.
(8 marks)

10
A

Calculate the length QR to one decimal

place.
(5 marks)

In the diagram above, not drawn to scale, the

points X, Q and R are on a straight line in
the same horizontal plane. The angle of
depression of a point Q from the top of a
tower PX, 10 m high, is 70. The angle of
depression of R from the top of the tower is
40.

(b)
P
0

S
X

(a)

In the graph above, A and B are points such

that OA = a and OB = b. The point P (not
shown) is such that

OP = a + b,

(i)

In the diagram above, not drawn to scale,

PQ, XY and SR are parallel lines. QY = 10
cm, YR = 5 cm and XY = 3 cm.
(i)
Prove that triangle PQX and
RSX are similar.
(ii)
Calculate the lengths PQ and RS.
(iii)
Calculate the ratio of the areas of
triangles PQX and RSX.

Write OP in the form x

y

12

(8 marks)
SECTION II
Answer ANY TWO questions in this section

Determine

TRIGONOMETRY
9.

(a)

(b)

Prove that

(ii)
(iii)

(a)

(b)

Draw a carefully labelled

diagram of the entire route
taken. Show the north direction.
Calculate the distance PR to 2
significant figures.
Determine the bearing of P from
R.
(13 marks)

12.
x
y

(a)
1
5.00

(a)

(ii)

Hence deduce the minimum

value of 4x2 + 4x + 3.
(6 marks)

expression
minimum.

5
1.00

6
0.83

for

(i)

0x6

Shading on your graph the region

which satisfies the inequalities
y 5/x, x + y 6, x 0 and y 0

(ii)

Indicate a point Z in the region

which satisfies the inequalities
y 5/x

(iii)

and

x + y > 6.

Identify, by writing the letter T,

the region bounded by the curve
and the straight line.

(iv)

State the inequalities which

describe the region bounded by
thhe curve and the straight line.
(15 marks)
VECTORS AND MATRICES
(a)

If A =

(i)
(ii)

A motorist starting a car from rest,

accelerates uniformly to a speed of 40
kmh-1 in 2 minutes. He maintains this
speed for another 3 minutes. He then
applies the brakes and decelerates
uniformly to rest in 1 minute.
(i)

Using the same axes and scale given above,

draw the graph of the function

(d)

13.

(b)

(c)

The shortest distance between

Town P(80E, 72N) and Town
Q(100W, yN) is 10054.4 km.
Determine yN, the latitude of Q.
(12 marks)

Use the method of completing

the square to determine the value
of x for which the
4x2 + 4x + 3 is

Copy and complete the table below for y =

5/x

Using a scale of 2 cm to represent 1 unit on

both x and y axes, draw the graph of the
function above for 1 x 6.

The distance between Town

P(80E, 72N) is 800 km. If
Town R is east of Town P,
determine xE, the longitude of
R. Give your answer to the
nearest degree.

(i)

the average speed for the whole

journey in kmh-1
(9 marks)

(b)

RELATIONS AND FUNCTIONS

11.

the retardation, in kmh-2,

during the last minute
the total distance of the journey

x+y=6

[Take the radius of the earth to be 6400 km

and to be 3.142]

(ii)

(iii)

(v)

If sin A = 3/5, cos B = 15/17 and A and B

are acute angles, determine the exact value
of tan A and B.
(3 marks)

(i)

the acceleration, in kmh -2,

during the first two minutes.

(iv)

A ship sails 4 n autical miles from port P on

a course 069 to a point Q, changes course to
295 and sails a further 5 nautical miles to a
port R.
(i)

10.

1
+
1
=
1.
sin2
cos2 sin2 cos2
(2 marks)

(ii)

(iii)

3
2

2
-3

evaluate the determinant of A]

determine A-1
using A-1 solve the simultaneous
equations:
3x + 2y =1
2x - 3y =5
(7 marks)

Draw a diagram of the velocitytime graph to show the different

segments of the journey.

(b)

S is the transformation represented by

-1 0 x

13

0 1
(i)

(a)

Perform the transformation S

on a square with vertices at
A(0, 0), B(0, 1), C(1, 1), D(1, 0)
and write in co-ordinate form, the
images of A, B, C and D.

(ii)

14.

y +

(b)

A piece of string 64 cm long, is divided in

three pieces in the ratio 1:2:5. Calculate the
length of the longest piece.
(3 maks)

(c)

A merchant sold a pen for $5.35, therby

making a profit of 7% on the cost to him.
Calculate

Describe, in words, the single

transformation represented by
transformation S.
(8 marks)

(i)

(i)

the cost price of the pen to the

merchant.

(ii)

the selling price the merchant

should request in order to make
a 15% profit.
(5 marks)

T is a matrix
p q
r s

2.

Determine the elements of T

which map A(2, 1) onto
A(4, 3) and B(3, 2) onto
B(6, 6).
(ii)

(a)

Solve

2x 1 2

(4 marks)
(b) U
Spanish

Derive the matix S, such that TS

represents the transformation
matrix for a reflection in the xaxis.
(10 marks)

French

(b)

x + 5 = 2
3

German
The Venn Diagram above illustrates some of
the information given below.

There are 100 members in a foreign

language club.

48 members speak Spanish

45 members speak French
52 members speak German
15 members speak Spanish and French
18 members speak Spanish and German
21 members speak German and French

The figure ABC is a triangle with X and Y

the mid-points of AB and AC respectively.
Using a vector method prove that]
(i)
(ii)

BC is parallel to XY
BC = 2XY.

Each member speak AT LEAST ONE of the

three languages.
(5 marks)
Let the number of members who speak all
three languages be x.
(i)

JUNE 1992

PAPER 2

(ii)

SECTION I
Answer ALL the question in this section.
1.

Write an algebraic expression to represent

the number of members in the shaded region
Describe the region shaded

(iii)

Write an equation to show the total number

of members in the club

(iv)

Hence, determine the number of members

who speak all languages.
(7 marks)

(a)

Solve the simultaneous equations

All working must be clearly shown.

3.
(a)

Calculate the exact value of

5 2/7 + 3 5/7
4 - 2 4/5

4x - 4y = 2
7x + 2y = 17
(4 marks)

14

(4 marks)

(b)

Factorise completely:

MARKS

(i)
(ii)

1 - 9x
3x2 7x 6

0-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-70
71-80
81-90
91-100

(3 marks)
(c)

The vector p translates the point (2, 3) to the

point (4, 6).
The vector q translates the point (2, 7) to the
point (-4, 3).
(i)
(ii)

4.

(a)

Write p and q as column vectors.

Hence, determine the vector
(p + q)
(5 marks)

(i)

Using ruler and compasses only,

construct a quadrilateral ABCD
in which AB = AD = 6 cm,
BC = 4 cm , angle BAD = 60
and angle ABC = 90.

(ii)

Measure and state

-

(b)

(ii)

5.

x
y

(a)

-2
7

(b)

Using a scale of 1 cm to represent 10 marks

on the x-axis and 1 cm to represent 5
candidates on the y-axis, draw the
cumulative frequency curve for the data.

(c)

From your cumulative frequency curve,

estimate

7.

(i)

the number of candidates who

scored at LEAST 45 marks

(ii)

the probability that a candidate

chosen at random scored less
than 45 marks.
(11 marks)

In this question, take = 3.14

Determine the equation of the

line LN.
(6 marks)

Copy in your answer booklet the table for

f(x) = 2x2 x 3 for the domain -2 x 3,
and calculate the missing values.
-1

(b)

Copy the table above in your answer booklet

and complete the cumulative frequency
column.

the length of DC
the size of angle of ADC
(6marks)

Describe geometrically the

transformation Q.

CUMULATIVE
FREQUENCY
4
11

(a)

The images of L(1, 1) and N(2, 3) under a

single transformation Q are L(-1, 1) and
N(-3, 2) respectively.
(i)

NUMBER OF
CANDIDATES
4
7
9
12
18
13
12
11
9
5

1
-2

2
3

3
12

Using a scale of 2 cm to represent 1 unit on

the x-axis and 1 cm to represent 1 unit on
the f(x) axis, draw the graph of f(x) for
-2 x 3.

In the figure shown here, not drawn to scale, the

chord HK subtends angle HOK at O, the centre of the
circle. Angle HOK = 120 and OH = 12 cm.
Calculate to three significant figures

(c)

From your graph, determine,

(a)

the area of the circle

the value of x for which f(x) = 0

the minimum value of f(x)
(11 marks)

(b)

the area of the minor sector OHK

(c)

the area of triangle HOK

You should attach your graph carefully to

the page on which you did the other working
for this question.

(d)

the length of the minor are HK.

(i)
(ii)
Note:

6.

(11 marks)

The frequency distribution of the Mathematics marks

obtained by 100 candidates is given below.

15

8.

SECTION II

Answer TWO of the questions in this section.

RELATIONS AND FUNCTIONS
0

136

720

9.

A manufacturer produces two types of ball-point pens:

Type L and Type M. There are at least 50 of Type L
and at least 25 of Type M pens.

F
O

The manufacture, however, does not produces more

than 80 Type L or more than 60 of Type M or more
than 120 of both Type L and Type M taken together.

(a)

Using x to represent the number of Type L

pens and y the number of Type M pens
produced, write THREE inequalities (not
including x 0 and y 0) which represent
the above conditions.

(b)

Using scale of 1 cm to represent 10 pens on

each axis, draw the graph of the inequalities

In the figure above, not drawn to scale, ABCDE is a

pentegon inscribed in a circle of centrem 0. The
diameter AB is produced to F. Angle CDF = 136 and
angle BAD = 72.
(a)

Calculate, giving reasons for your answer,

the magnitude of angles
(i)
(ii)
(iii)

Identify the region which satisfies the

inequalities.

CDA
BCD
AED

(c)

(6 marks)
Given that OA =15 cm and angle EAD = 35
calculate the length of AE.
(4 marks)

10.

(ii)

Use the graph to determine the

values of x and y which give a
maximum profit, and hence
determine the maximum profit.
(15 marks)

CYCLIST
FROM B

CYCLIST
FROM B

40
50

DISTANCE IN KILOMETREES

Write an expression to represent

his total profit.

30

(b)

(i)

Solve the equation 3x2 +5x = 6, giving your

answer correct to two decimal places.
(5 marks)

(a)

20

(b)

The manufacturer makes a profit of $1.50

on each Type L pen and $1.10 on each Type
M pen.

10

10

20

30

40

50

60
70
80
TIME IN MINUTES

The graph above records, the journeys of

two cyclists travelling between towns A and
B. The cyclists begin their journey at the
same time.
Calculate

16

(i)
(ii)

the distance between the two

towns
the time the cyclists from B takes
for the journey

(iii)

the average speed of the cyclists

from B, in metres per second

(iv)

the distance from town B where

the cyclist met

(v)

13.

(a)

Points U, V and W have position

-1
-2

2 and 5
6

If U, V and W are collinear, determine

the value of .
(6 marks)
(b)

the average speed, in metres per

second, at which the cyclist from
A would need to travel after he
met the cyclist from B, in order
to complete the journey in the
same time as the cyclist from B.
(10 marks)

The matrix 5 12 represents a

3
5
transformation T.
(i)

Determine the co-ordinates of the

image of the point (1, -1) under
the transformation T.

(ii)

Derive the equation of the line

onto which the line x + y = 0 is
mapped by the transformation T.
(9 marks)

TRIGONOMETRY
11.

(a)

Prove that 2 cos2 1 = 2 sin2

14.

(2 marks)
(b)

The angles of depression from the top of the

tower T to R and S are 32 and 22
repectiely. The points R and S and the foot
of the tower are on the same horizontal
plane. The height of the tower TX is 52 m.
The bearings of R and S from X are 270
and 220 respectively.

(a)

The position vectors of the points A, B, C

and D are a, b, 3a b and a + b respectively
(i)
(ii)

(b)

Prove that CD is parallel to AB

Determine the ratio AB : CD.

The poin t E(3, 2), under a shear S, where

the invariant line is the x-axis, has image
E(7, 2).

(i)

Draw a sketch to represent the

information given above.

Determine

(ii)

Hence or otherwise, calculate

(i)
(ii)

- the distance RS to one decimal

place

(iii)

- the bearing of S from R.

(13 marks)
12.

respectively.

the scale factor of the shear S.

the (2 x 2) matrix which
represents S.
the co-ordinates of the image F
of the point F(2, 1) under the
transformation S.

In this question take the radius of the earth to be

6400 km and to be 3.142.
(a)

The co-ordinates of the points P and Q on

the earths surface are (26 S, 25 W) ans
(60 N, 25 W) respectively.
Calculate
(i)
(ii)

(b)

the shortest distance from P to Q

the circumference of the circle of
latitude 60 N.

Two tracking stations X and Y are both

situated on latitude 60 N. Station X is
situated at (60 N, 10 E) and station Y is
situated west of X. The distance between X
and Y along latitude 60 N is 1800 km.
Calculate the position of the tracking station
Y.
(8 marks)

JUNE 1993
VECTORS AND MATRICES

PAPER 2

SECTION I
17

4
Answer ALL the question in this section
1.

All working must be clearly shown.

(a)

Calculate the exact value

0

(3 2/7 + 1 2/3) 1 1/7

(4 marks)
(b)

(c)

Evaluate 0.0004 x 10-6, giving your

answer in standard form.
(3 marks)

Given that a and b are unit vector as shown in the

diagram above,

A tourist exchanged US$200.00 for

Jamaican currency at the rate US$1.00 =
J$18.81. She had to pay a government tax
of 2 % of the amount exchanged.

(i)

write the position vectors OP and OQ in

terms of a and b.

(ii)

determine the length of OP.

(5 marks)

Calculate in Jamaican currency

(i)
(ii)

2.

(a)

3.

the tax paid

the amount the tourist received.
(4 marks)

(a)

(i)

Draw a carefully labelled Venn diagram to

represent the information given above.

(ii)

Determine the number of students who study

Physics.

(iii)

Given that x students study Mathematics and

Chemistry only, and twice as many study
Chemistry only, write an algebraic equation
to represents the information given and
hence, calculate the value of x.
(6 marks)

2P
5

5 = 3
P

(4 marks)

(b)

Given that y varies inversely as x2 and that

y = 3 when x = 2, calculae the value of y
when x = 3.
(3 marks)

(c)

The cost of four chairs and a small table is

$684. The cost of six chairs and a large
table is $1196. The cost of the large table
is TWICE the cost of the small table.

There are 68 students in Form V.

15 students study Mathematics only.
12 students study Physics only.
8 students study Physics and Chemistry only.
2 students study Physics and Mathematics only.
3 students study Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
4 students do not study any of these subjects.

Solve

Given that a is the cost, in dollars, of a chair

and b is the cost, in dollars, of a small table.

4.

(a)

(i)

write a pair of simultaneous

equations to represent the
information given

(ii)

calculate the cost of the large

table.
(5 marks)

(i)

Using rulers and compasses only,

construct a triangle ABC with
AB = 9.5 cm, AC = 7. 5 cm and
angle BAC = 60.

(ii)

Locate the point D such that DB

is perpendicular to AB and CD is
parellel to AB.
Measure and state the length of

BD
in centimetres.
(6
marks)

(b)
Triangle PQR
with P(1, 1),
Q(11, 2) and
R(1,
9) is mapped
onto triangle

(b)

18

PQR with
and R(3, 3).

P(3, 3), Q(8, 3.5),

(i)

Using a scale of 2 cm to 1 unit on

both axes, draw on graph paper
triangles PQR and PQR.

7.

(d)

Calculate the probability that a customer

chosen at random would have waited for
more than 27 minutes.
(3 marks)

(a)

Copy and complete the table below for the

function

Note: Draw the x-axis on the longer side

of the graph paper.
(ii)

5.

An aeroplane travel distance of 3700 km in

7 hours. Calculate its average speed.
(2 marks)

(b)

An aeroplane left Kingston at 21:00 hours

local time and travelled for 9 hours
arriving at Los Angeles airport at 01:30 hrs
local time on the following day. Calculate
the difference in time between Kingston and
Los Angeles.
(4 marks)
(i)

(ii)

6.

Hence, describe fully the

transformation which maps
triangle PQR onto triangle
PQR.
(6 marks)

(a)

(c)

y = 5 + x 2x2
x
y

8.

The angle of elevation from a

point P on the ground to the top
of a tower 20 m tall, is 65.
Calculate the distance of P from
the foot of the tower.

-3
-16

-2

-1
2

(b)

Using a scale of 2 cmto 5 minutes on the

horizontal axis and 2 cm to 10 customers
on the verical axis, draw a cumulative
frequency curve to illustrate the information
(4 marks)

(c)

Estimate the proportion of customers who

waited more than 16 minutes.
(2 marks)

3
-10

(c)

Using your graph or otherwise, determine

the range of values of x for which
x 2x2 > -3
(5 marks)

Note for this question: Take = 22/7

Volume of cone 1/3 r2h

O
O

210

No. of
Customers
5
12
15
19
21
25
3

Construct a cumulative frequency table to

represent the data above.
(2 marks)

2
-1

Using a scale of 2 cm to 1 unit on the x-axis

and 1 cm to 1 unit on the y-axis, draw the
graph
y = 5 + x 2x2 for -3 x 3.
(4 marks)

A point Y is 3.2 m nearer than P

to the foot of the tower.
Calculate the angle of depression
of Y from the top of the tower.
(6 marks)

(a)

1
4

(b)

A survey was taken among 100 customers to find out

the time spent waiting in lines for service at the bank.
The following table shows the result of the survey.
Waiting time
(in minutes)
1-5
6-10
11-15
16-20
21-25
26-30
31-35

1/2

The diagram above, not drawn to scale, shows the

MAJOR sector, AOB, of a circle of radius 6 cm. It
represents the net of a cone.
(a)

show by calculation that the circumference

of the base of the cone is 22 cm.
(2 marks)

(b)

Calculate
(i)
(ii)

(c)

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the radius of the base of the cone

the height of the cone, giving
your answer correct to one
decimal place.
(5 marks)

Calculate to two significant figures the

volume of liquid, in litres, that the cone
holds when filled.
(3 marks)

R
S
V
Calculate, giving reasons,
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

SECTION II
Answer any TWO questions in this section.

angle PQR
angle SPR
angle PST
angle PTS
(7 marks)

RELATIONS AND FUNCTIONS

(b)
9.

(a)

Given that f(x) = x + 3 2x2

(i)

(b)

10.

determine the value of x at which

the maximum value f(x) occurs

(iii)

state the maximum value f(x)

(6 marks)

Express k(x) as g(x), where f(x)

and g(x) are two simple functions

(ii)

Show that k-1(x) = f-1g-1(x)

(9 marks)

(b)

(i)
(ii)
(iii)

12.

(c)

(a)

Using a scale of 1 cm to represent 5 kmh-1,

find by accurate drawing
(i)
(ii)

(b)

SHADE the region that satisfies

the THREE inequalities.
(7 marks)

If K is 12 km away from M, and the boat

leaves K at 07:00 hrs, calculate the time at
which the boat reaches M.
(3 marks)

13.

In the figure shown here, not drawn to scale,

the quadrilateral PQRS is inscribed in the
circle, centre O. PR passes through O. The
tangents TP and TS are drawn to the circle
from T. Angle RSV = 20.

(a)

Using a scale of 2 cm to represent 1 unit on

EACH axis, draw PQR with P(1, 4),
Q(3, 1) and R(4, 2).
(3 marks)

(b)

PQR is transformed by the matrix

1 2
0 1

(i)
(ii)

the course of the boat

the resultant speed of the boat.
(12 marks)

VECTORS AND MATRICES

Determine the maximum amount spent and

state the (x, y) value that gives this amount.
(4 marks)

the exact value of cos2

the value of , if 90 < < 180
the length of BC, correct to one
decimal place.
(8 marks)

A point K is on a bearing of 025 from another point M.

The boat leaves K to got to M. The engine speed of the
boat is 55 kmh-1. A wind is blowing from the East at a
speed of 25 kmh-1.
(a)

Write THREE inequalities in x and y to

represent the above information.
(i)
Using a scale of 2 cm to
represent 1 unit on EACH axes,
draw the graphs of the inequalitie
(ii)

Given that sin2 = 0.64, determine

A composite function k is defined as

k(x) = (2x 1)2.
(i)

7 cm

4 cm

A boy has $280. He wants to buy x records at $35 each

and y tapes at $40 each. He must buy more than one
but not more than four tapes. He must also but at least
three records.
(a)

11.

derive f(x) in the form

f(x) = c + a(x + b)2, where a, b,
and c are constants

(ii)

In the triangle, ABC shown here, not drawn

to scale, AB =4 cm, AC = 7 cm and angle
BAC is .
A

20

Determine the co-ordinates of the

image , PQR.
Draw triangle PQR and
describe the transformation fully.
(7 marks)

(c)

14.

(a)

Determine the 2 x 2 matrix that will

transform PQR onto PQR.
(5 marks)

(iii)
(iv)

P is the point (6, 4) and Q is the point (8, 2).

M and N are the mid-points of OP and OQ
respectively, where O is the origin.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)

(b)

(i)
(ii)

her gross yearly salary

her total tax-free allowance for
the year
her taxable yearly income
A 10% tax is changed on the first
$20000 of taxable income.
A 20% tax is changed on the
portion of taxable income above
$20000

Determine the vector PQ

Determine the vector MN
State the relationships between
MN and PQ.
(8 marks)

Calculate the amount of income tax Janet pays for a year.

(8 marks)

Given the equations

3.

(a)

Given the following information

x y = -5
3x + 2y = -5

U = {3, 6, 9, 12,., 27}

(i)

E = {even numbers}

(ii)
(iii)

write the equations in matrix

form
determine the inverse of the
matrix
hence, solve the equations.
(7 marks)

G = {numbers greater than 15}

E and G are subsets of U.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)

JUNE 1994

PAPER 2
(b)

(i)

SECTION I
Answer ALL the questions in this section

List the members of E and of G.

Draw a Venn diagram to
represent the above data
State n(E G).
(6 marks)
The width of a rectangular field
is w metres. The length is 6
metres more than twice the width
Write, in terms of w, algebraic
expressions for

All working must be clearly shown.

1.

(a)

Given that a = 4, b = -2, and c = 3

calculate the value of

a2 - bc
b + c

(ii)
(4 marks)

(b)

Factorise

(4 marks)

(c)

4.

(a)

(i)

Given that 2x + 4 =1,

3
y
express y in terms of x.
(3 marks)

2.

(a)

Evaluate 3.7 x 102 + 2.4 x 103, giving your

answer in standard form.
(3 marks)

(b)

Janets gross salary is $2400 per month.

Her tax-free allowances are shown in Table
A below.

(ii)

Write an algebraic equation

for the area of the field
Determine the value of w.
(6 marks)

The scale used for a map is

1:250 000. The distance MN
on the map 4.4 cm.
Calculate, in kilometres, the
actual distance of M from N.
A car leaves M at 09: 50 hrs and
arrives at N at 10: 04 hrs the
same day.
Calculate
-

TABLE A: Tax-free Allowances

National Insurance
Personal Allowance

The area of the field 360 m2

-

(i) 9a2 b2
(ii) 3x 8y -4xy +6

the length of the field

the area of the field

5% of gross salary
$3000 per year

Calculate

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the time, in minutes, taken

for the journey
the average speed of the car
in kilometres per hour,
giving your answer to the
nearest whole number.
(6 marks)

(b)

(iii)

Calculate the vector OP, using

the sum of two vectors.

(iv)

Calculate the co-ordinates of P,

Q and P.
(6 marks)

PQR is mapped by a reflection onto

PQR where P is (-4, 1) and Q(-6,2)

(b)

(i)
(ii)
420

40 m

(iii)
(iv)

X
20 m

In the figure above, not drawn to scale, TF is

perpendicular to FY, FX = 40 m, XY = 20 m
and angles TXF = 42.

7.

(a)

Given that 2 -3 x =
1 2 -1

(5 marks)

the height TF
angle XTY.

(b)

A straight line HK cuts the y-axis at H(0,-1).

The gradient of HK is 2/3

(6 marks)
5.

(a)

Using ruler and protractor, construct a

quadrilateral VWXY in which YX = 8 cm,
angle XYV = 80, VY = 6 cm, XW = 7 cm
and angle XYW = 35.

(i)

Show that the equation of the line

HK is 2x 3y = 3.

(ii)

On graph paper, using 2 cm to

represent 1 unit on each axis,
draw on the same axes the graph
of 2x 3y = 3 and x + y 4.

(iii)

Shade only the region to

represent both inequalities:
2x 3y 3 and x + y 4.

(iv)

State the x values which satisfy

both inequalities.
(6 marks)

Measure and state the length of VW correct

to one decimal place.
(5 marks)
J

(b)

8.

In the figure above, not drawn to scale, C is the centre

of the circle of radius 5 cm. AB is a chord of length 6
cm. J is a point on the circumference so that JA = JB.
(i)
(ii)
6.

(a)

(ii)
the form

Write the position vectors of P in

a
b.

The results of a test for defective bottles are

shown in the table below, where x is the
number of defectie bottles per carton, and n
is the number of cartons.
0
19

1
16

2
5

3
7

4
3

Illustrate the information given above on a bar chart.

(3 marks)
(b)

The points P(2, 1), Q(4, 2) and R(3, -5) are

the vertices of PQR. PQR is mapped
onto PQR by a translation -1 .
2
On graph paper, using 1 cm to
represent 1 unit on each axis, plot
the points P, Q, and R.

(a)

x
n

Calculate the perpendicular distance of C

from AB
Show that JA = 9. 5 cm approx.
(6 marks)

(i)

-2 + 3
y
-1

calculate the values of x and y.

Calculate, correct to 2 significant figures,

(i)
(ii)

Plot the points P and Q

Draw on the same axis the mirror
line .
Write the equation of
Find the co-ordinates of R.
(5 marks)

Each carton contains a total of 48 bottles.

Calculate, for the sample
(i)
(ii)

(c)
contain no
results of the

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the total number of bottles

the total number of defective
bottles.
(4 marks)

The company produces 250 cartons each day

but only ships cartons which
defective bottles. Using the
above sample.

(i)

calculate the probability of

randomly choosing a carton
which contain no defective
bottles
estimate the number of cartons
that is likely to be shipped in a
five-day week.
(4 marks)

(ii)

x
F(x)

-3
12

(b)

Indicate, on your answer sheet,

the value of x for which 2x =12
Stae this x-value.
Indicate also, the value of y for
which y = 121.4.
State this y-value.

(iii)

U ms -1

(c)

Use the answer sheet provided (page 34) to answer part

(a) of this question.

(ii)

2
7

Using 2 cm to represent 1 unit on the x-axis,

1 cm to represent 1 unit on the y-axis, draw
the graph of
-3 x 2.
(4 marks)

RELATIONS, FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHS

(i)

f(x) = 2x2 + x -3 for

Answer TWO questions in this section.

(a)

-1

(3 marks)

SECTION II

9.

-2
3

(d)

Determine the gradient of the

curve y = 2x at x = 2, giving
your answer correct to 2
significant figures.
(8 marks)

Using the graph,

(i)

determine the value of x for the

minimum value of f(x)

(ii)

determine the minimum value of

f(x)

(iii)

state the values of x for f(x) > 0.

(4 marks)

Using the same scale and the same axes as

in part (b)
(i)
(ii)

draw the graph of g(x) = 3x 1

shade the area which repersents
f(x) g(x).
(4 marks)

(b)
R

80

TRIGONOMETRY AND GEOMETRY

S
11.

(a)

A
40
0

E
0

t min

The following above shows the velocity-time graph

BRSE of a moving body.

10.

the acceleration of the body during the first

two minutes.

(ii)

the acceleration of the body during the last

minute

(iii)

the total distance moved during the first ten

minutes.
(7 marks)

(a)

Given that f(x) = 2x2 + x 3, copy and

complete the table below.

In the diagram above, not drawn to scale, O

is the centre of the circle and AOB is a
diametre. D is a point on the circumference
and F is the midpoint of the chord BE.
Angle ABE = 70.

Calculate, clearly stating the units,

(i)

700

(i)
(ii)
(iii)

Calculate angle BDE

Show that OFB and AEF are
similar.
Calculate angle AOF.

(Note: State reasons and show necessary

working.)
(9 marks)

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(b)

VMNPQ is pyramid on a square base

MNPQ of side 40 cm.
(i)

12.

Draw a diagram to represent the

pyramid. Clearly label the
vertices.

(ii)

Draw a plan of the pyramid,

viewed from above.
State the scale used.

(iii)

The height of the pyramid is 20

cm. Show that the length of the
sloping edge VM is 20 3 cm.
(6 marks)

VECTORS AND MATRICES

13.

OFGH is a parallelogram where O(0, 0) is the origin.

The position vectors of F is 3 and the position vectors
1
of g is 2 . M is the midpoint of OG.
4
(a)

Sketch a diagram to show the position

vectors of F and G.
(2 marks)

(b)

Determine the vector FG.

(a)
(3 marks)
P

(c)

Show that the position vector

(i)

of H is -1
3

(ii)

of M is 1
2

.
(2 marks)

(d)
(In this question take the radius of the earth to be
6400 km and take to be 3.142)

Use vectors to show that

(i)
(ii)

(i)

A ship X travelled due South from P(15W,

30 N to Q.

(ii)

(a)

Calculate the circmference of the

circle that passes through P and
Q
Given that the distance PQ is
3114 km, calculate the position
of Q.

Another ship Y travelled due East from

P(15 W, 30 N) to T(30 E, 30 N).
-

(b)

14.

Show that the radius of the circle

that passes through P and T is
6400 cos 30.
Calculate the distance PT
(7 marks)

Show, with the aid of diagrams, that

(i)

the transformation represented by

the matrix 0 1
is not a
1 0 rotation.

(ii)

the transformation represented by

the matrix 2 0 is not a
0 1 rotation.
(4 marks)

(b)

Determine the matrix which represents a

reflection in the line y = x.
(5 marks)

(c)

The matrix A= -1 0 and the matrix K= -1 0

0 -1
0 1
(i)
(ii)

In triangle VXR, VX = 5 cm, VR = 4 cm

and angle XVR = 55. Calculate to 3
significant figures
(i)
the area of triangle VXR
(ii)
the perpendicular distane of X
from VR
(iii)
the magnitude of angle XRV
(8 marks)

(iii)

24

the diagonals of the paralleogram

of OFGH bisect one another
OFGH is a square.
(8 marks)

Calculate AK
Identify the co-ordinates of the
image of the point (5, 3) under
the combined transformation
represented by AK
Describe completely the
combination of the two
transformation represented by
AK.
(6 marks)

Answer Sheet for Question 9 (a)

(Page 32)

Graph of

(b)

Solve

(3 marks)

y= 2x

(c)

Y
14

If a * b = ab, where the positive root is

taken, calculate
(2 * 18) * 24.

3.

12

(a)

8
6

(b)

June 1995

PAPER 2

Answer ALL the questions in this section.

(i)

Draw a carefully Labelled Venn

diagram to represent the
information above.

(ii)

Write an algebraic expression in

x to represent the number of
travellers who visited Barbados
only

(iii)

Write an equation in x to show

the total number of visitors in the
survey.

(iv)

Calculate the number of

travellers who visited all three
countries.
(7 marks)

All working must be clearly shown.

(b)

Calculate 0.05181 3.14 and write your

answer
(i)
correct to 2 decimal places
(ii)
correct to 3 significant figures
(iii)
in standard form
(4 marks)

4.

(a)

Calculate the exact value of

(3 3/5 x 1 2/3) - 2 2/7

A straight line is drawn through the points

A(-5, 3) and B(1, 2).
(i)
(ii)

Determine the gradient of AB

Write the equation of the line AB
(4 marks)

(i)

Using rulers and compasses only,

construct

(3 marks)
(c)

2.

(a)

The simple interest on a sum of money

invested at 3% per annum for 2 years was
$39.75. Calculate the sum of money
invested.
(3 marks)

(b)

Factorise completely:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)

sketch vector a + b
express a + b as a column vector
determine the magnitude of a + b
(4 marks)

A survey of 156 visitors to the Caribbean

found that:

SECTION I

(a)

9 25m
2x2 x 15
x + y ax ay

(ii)

(6 marks)

25

and b = 5
4

118 persons visited Barbados

98 persons visited Antigua
110 persons visited Tobago
25 persons visited Barbados & Antigua only
35 persons visited Barbados & Tobago only.
30 persons visited Tobago & Antigua only
x visitors had visited all three countries.

2
0

(3 marks)

Given that -1 0
0 1
(i)
(ii)
(iii)

10

1.

P1 - P2=1
2
3

the triangle CAB with angle

CAB = 60, with AB = 8cm
and AC = 9 cm.
the perpendicular bisector
of AB to meet AC at X and
AB at Y.

Measure and state the length of

XY

(iii)

Measure and state the size on

angle ABC.

(b)
Y

5.

Note:

Credit will be given for construction lines

clearly shown.
(7 marks)

(a)

In the trapezium DEFG shown here, not

drawn to scale, DE = 10 cm, DG = 13 cm
and GX = 5 cm. Angle EFX and DXF are
right angles.
D

V
X

F
In the diagram above, the transformation M
followed by another transformation N, maps
triangle XUV on to triangle TUW.
Describe fully transformation M and N.

Calculate
(i)
(ii)
(b)

the length of DX.

the area of trapezium DEFG.
(5 marks)

(5 marks)
7

In this problem, take to be 22/7.

A piece of wire, formed into a circle,
encloses an area of 1386 cm2.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)

6.

(a)

Height
(cm)
Frequency

Calculate the radius of the circle.

Calculate the length of the wire
used to form the circle.
The wire is then bent to form a
square. Calculate, in cm2, the
area of the square.
(7 marks)

(a)

4-6

79

10 12

13 - 15

14

20

Calculate

(ii)

In the diagram shown here, not drawn to

scale, PR = 7 cm, QO = 10 cm and angles at
R and S are right angles.

7 cm

8.
S
5 cm

1-3

(i)

The table below shows the heights of a sample of

seedlings measured to the nearest centimetre.

the number of seedlings in the

sample.
the mean height of the seedlings
in the sample.
(4 marks0

(b)

Draw a histogram to display the data

(4 marks)

(c)

Calculate the probability that a seedling

chosen at random will measure 10 cm or
more in height.
(3 marks)
Given that f(x) = x and g(x) = x 2

(a)

Calculate

(i)
(ii)
(iii)

10 cm

g(-2)
fg(4)
f-1(4)
(6 marks)

Q
Calculate
(i)
(ii)

the size of angle POR

the length of RS
(7 marks)

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(b)

Copy on graph paper the diagram here, and

show by shading ONLY, the region which
satisfies both the inequalities.

(b)

x >5
x y

If x = 1 is one root of the equation

(x c)2 = 4(x + c + 2), calculate to 2
decimal places, the possible values of the
constant c.
(7 marks)
TRIGONOMETRY

11.

In this question, take the radius of the earth to be

6400 km and use = 3. 14.
(a)

Using the diagram here, not drawn to scale,

state the co-ordinates of:

0
5

(5 marks)
SECTION II
Answer any TWO questions in this setion.
RELATIONS AND FUNCTIONS
9.

(a)

Given radians = 180, express

(i)
(ii)

(i)
(ii)
(iii)

/6 radians in degrees
210 in radians
(2 marks)

(b)

(i)

x
F(x)

0
0

/6
0.50

2/6

(ii)

10.

(b)

A function f is defined on the set of real

numbers by f(x) = sin x.

3/6

4/6
0. 8

5/6
0. 5

6/6

(ii)
(iii)

7/6
-0. 50

12.

Using a scale of 2 cm to
represent a unit of /6 radians on
the x-axis and 5 cm to represent
1 unit on the y-axis, draw the
graph of f(x) for
0 x 7/6.
(6 marks)

(c)

By drawing an appropriate straight line on

the graph of f(x), estimate the range of
values of x (in degrees) for which
sin x 0. 8.
(4 marks)

(a)

Solve the following equations:

x2 + 9y2 = 37
x - 2y = -3

(a)

(3 marks)

Calculate
(i)

Complete the table for given

values of x where x is stated in
radians and the value of f(x) is
given to two places of decimals.
(3 marks)

Point A
Point R
Point T

the latitude of Q, if Q lies 1600

km due north of A.
the distance in km between Q
and M, if M is due east of Q an
on longitude 20 E.
the longitude of L, if lies 1200
km due west of R.
(12 marks)

Prove the identity

sin2 = (1 + cos) (1 cos )

(2 marks)

(b)

In the triangle above, not drawn to scale, the

right angle and the angle are indicated.
Given that cos = 3/5, calculate the value of
sin + tan
(5 marks)
(8 marks)

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represented by the matrix

3
0

0
1

(c)

T
65O
Determine
L

(i)

(ii)
(iii)

M
In the diagram above, not drawn to scale, O
is the centre of the circle LMNT and PTQ a
tangent to the circle at T. Given that LTQ
= 65, calculate, stating your reasons, the
size of:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

<LMN
<LNT
<TLN
<TPN
(8 marks)

VECTORS AND MATRICES

13.

F
X

B
Q

O
Y
Y
In the diagram above, not drawn to scale,
OP = 12p, OQ = 12q, OX = 4p and OY =
4q.

14.

(a)

State PQ and XY in terms of p and q

(4 marks)

(b)

Given that XR = XQ, write PR and YR in

terms of p and q.
(8 marks)

(c)

Prove by a vector method that the points Y,

R and P are collinear.
(3 marks)

(a)

If T = 3 0 and G = -2 , evaluate TG.

0 1
3
(2 marks)

(b)

The equation of a straight line PQ is

y = 3x + 1 and T is a transformation

28

the value of k, if P is the point

(2, k).
the co-ordinates of the image of
P under the transformation T.
the co-ordinates of the point Q if
Q is invariant under the
transformation T.
(13 marks)

4a2 1

(ii)
(d)

(3 marks)

Solve the equation

4x + 5 - 9 + 2x = 0
4
3

JUNE 1996

3.

PAPER 2

(3 marks)

(a)

SECTION I

Answer ALL the questions in this section.

1.

(a)

(b)

(c)

Calculate the exact vale of

Figure 1

2 1/3 - 1 ,
1 5/6
expressing your answer as a fraction in
lowest terms
(2 marks)
Evaluate 1. 073, giving your answer to
three siginifant figures.
(2 marks)

The Venn Diagram (Figure 1) shows two sets, X and Y,

which are subsets of the universal set .

Copy the diagram and shade the region which

represents
(X Y) X.
(1 mark)

The Peters family consist of Mr Peters, his

wife and two children. Mr Peters monthly
salary is $2,800.

(b)

Figure 2 is a Venn Diagram showing the

universal set and three subsets A, B, C.
The lower case letters written in the diagram
are members of the various subsets.

Table showing income tax allowance for a

year are calculated as follows
Husband
Wife
Each Child

$1000
$600
$200

Table showing Tax Rate for a year

Chargeable Income
For every dollar of the first $12000.
For every dollar of the next $ 8000
For every dollar of the next $20000

Rate of tax
5 cents
15 cents
35 cents

r s

g h

q
v

t
u

Calculate for Mr Peters,

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)

2.

(a)

his salary for the year

his total allowances
his chargeable income
the amount he has to pay as
income tax
the percent of his salary paid as
income tax.
(8 marks)

Given that l = -5, m = 3 and n = 7

calculate the value of lm(m n)
(2 marks)

(b)

If p = q + r , express s in terms of p, q, & r.

s s
(2 marks)

(c)

Factorise completely:
(i)

c) Y

8h2 4h

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8
6
4
2

(i)

Figure 2
List the members
(A B C)

(ii)

List the members of B C.

(iii)

State the value of n(B C)

(3 marks)

calculate

(i)
(ii)
(iii)

(5 marks)
(b)

Write your answer to this question on the

answer sheet provided (Page 44 ).
The diagram drawn on the answer sheet
shows triangle ABC.

The diagram above shows vector b and vector c.

T is a translation vector represented by -6

0 .

Express in the form p

q
(i)
(ii)
(iii)

f(3)
g-1(x)
gf(3)

R is 180 rotation about the point (5, 3).

b
c
bc

(i)

Write down the co-ordinates of

A, B and C.

(ii)

Draw and label triangle ABC

which is the image of triangle
ABC under T.

(iii)

Draw and label triangle ABC

which is the image of triangle
ABC under R.
(6 marks)

Calculate
(iv)
(iv)

bc
the size of the angle between b c
and the x-axis.
(8 marks)
6.

4.

(a)

(i)

(a)

Construct triangle LMN with

MN = 10 cm, LM = 6. 5 cm and
angle LMN = 50.

(ii)

Measure and state the length of

LN.

(iii)

Measure and state the size of

angle LNM.

(iv)

Using ruler and compasses

ONLY, construct LX so that LX
is perpendicular to MN and
meets MN in X.

2
1
0

The graph above shows a staight line EF intersecting

the x-axis ay F.
1 2 3
(i)
(ii)
(iii)

State the co-ordinates of F.

Calculate the gradient of EF.
Determinine the equation EF

(b)
A
(b) Vel. m/s
But

P
80

40

D
C

In the diagram above, not drawn to scale,

ABC and PCD are right angled triangles.
Angle ABC = 40, AB = 10 cm, PD = 8 cm
and BD = 15 cm.

60
40
20

Time (seconds)

Calculate, giving your answer correct to 1

decimal place.
(i)
(ii)
5.

(a)

the length of BC in centimetres

the size of angle PDC in degrees
(5 marks)

The velocity-time graph shown above represents the

journey of a motor cyclist, between two points.

If f(x) = 2x -1 and g(x) = (x +2),

30

10

Using the graph, determine, by stating the units,

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

the length of time during the which the

cyclist accelerated
the acceleration
the length of time during which the velocity
was constant
the deceleration.
(7 marks)

7.
Year
Cost

The diagram VXYZ above, not drawn to

scale, represents a right open-ended paper
cone. The lant height VX is 14 cm, the base
diameter XY is 21 cm and VO is the height
of the cone.

(a)
1990
10000

1991
30000

1992
36000

1993
30000

1994
34000

1995
50000

[Take to be 22/7]

($)
The table above shows the cost of a plot of land over a period of
time.
(i)

On graph paper, using a scale of 2 cm to

represent 1 year on the horizontal axis and 1
cm to represent $10000 on the vertical axis,
draw a line graph to represent the data.

(i)

Calculate, in cm, the

circumferences of the base of the
cone.

(ii)

Show that the height of the cone

is approximately 9. 3 cm .

(iii)

Calculate the volume, in cm3, of

the cone.
(5 marks)

From your graph:

(ii)

Determine the period during which the cost

of plot of land showed the greatest rate of
increase.

(iii)

State the year during which the cost of the

plot of land decreased.

(i)

Draw a diagram of the plane

figure, showing the position of V

(iv)

Estimate the cost of the plot of land in year

1996.

(ii)

Write the length of each side on

your diagram.

(v)

Stae one reason for your estimate in (iv)

above.
(8 marks)

(iii)

Calculate the size of the angles,

in degrees, at V.
(5 marks)

(b)

The cone is cut along a straight line drawn

from Y to V. The paper is flattened out to
form a plane figure.

SECTION II
Answer any TWO questions in this section.
(b)

RELATIONS AND FUNCTIONS

A firm manufacturing computers found that

on average 65 out of 80 of its computers
passed the required standard set for quality
control.

9.

Calculate

8.

x
f(x)

(i)

the probability that a computer

selected at random would be
defective.

(ii)

the number of computers the firm

would expect to be defective, if it
manufactured 336 computers.
(4 marks)
V

(a)

(a)
-3
-27

Given that f(x) = x3, copy and complete the

table below:
-2

-1

F
O

2
8

3
27
(2 marks)

(b)

Using 2 cm to represet 1 unit on the x-axis

and 1 cm to represent 5 unit on the y-axis,
draw the graph of f(x) = x3 for -3 x 3.
(5 marks)

(c)

On the graph of f(x) = x3:

(i)

31

0
0

Draw a tangent to the curve at

the point x = 2.

(d)

10.

(ii)

Estimate the gradient of f(x)

at x

(iii)

Draw the graph of g(x) =-6x-20

(6 marks)

12.

A flourist uses x lillies ad y roses to make bouquets.

The total number of flowers in a bouquet must be less
than or equal to 45.
Write an inequality in x and y to represent
this condition.

(ii)

There must be at least 10 lillies in the

bouquet. Write an inequality to represent
this condition.

(iii)

Using a scale of 1 cm to 5 units on each axis

graph the inequalitiesw in (i) and (ii) above.

(v)

Shade ONLY the region which satisfies the

three inequalities in (i) and (iii) above.

(vi)

(vii)

(a)

Convert
160 to radians
2/ 3 radians to degrees
(2 marks)

(b)

1500

The number of lillies is less than or equal to

twice the number of roses. Write an
inequality in x and y to represent this
condition.

(iv)

Given that tan = 2/3 and is an acute

angle, show that sin cos = 23/7.
(4 marks)

(i)
(ii)

Using the graph, obtain the value of x for

which f(x) = g(x).
(2 marks)

(i)

(b)

K
The diagram above, not drawn to scale,
shows a circle of radius 10 cm. O is the
centre of the circle. J, K and L are points on
the circumference of the circle. Angle JOK
= 150.
Take to be 3.14

The profit on a lily is $1, and the profit on a

rose is $2. Write an expression for a total
profit made on a bouquet.
Use the graph to determine the maximum
profit that could be made on bouquet.
(15 marks)

(i)

Calculate the length in cm of the

minor are JK.

(ii)

Show that the area of the minor

sector OJK is 125/3 cm3.

(iii)

If the area of the triangle LOK is

43. 3 cm2, calculate, in degrees,
the size of the angle LOK.
(7 marks)

TRIGONOMETRY
11.

(a)

(c)

Two ships leave a Port O.

One ship travels on a bearing of 340 to a
point P which is 50 km from O. The other
ship travels on a bearing of 060 to a point
Q, 85 km from O.
(i)

0
T

Draw a diagram to represent the

position of the port and the two
ships.

70
M

On your diagram, carefully label

North, the given angles and the
distance travelled.
(ii)

Calculate the distance PQ in km.

(iii)

Determine the bearing of P from

Q.
(11 marks)

The diagrams above, not drawn to scale,

shows TP and TQ as tangents to a circle
from a point T. The circle has centre O and
the angle OMQ = 70.
Calculate, giving reasons for your answer,
the measure of

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(i)
(ii)
(iii)

angle POQ
angle MPQ
angle PTQ

(v)

Describe, in words, RS as a single

geometrical transformation.

(vi)

Calculate the values of a and b such that the

point (a, b) is an invariant point under the
transformation SQ.
(15 marks)

(6 marks)

13.

In the triangle OXY, OX = x and OY = y. M is the

mid-point of XY. OL =3/4 OX and ON = 3/2 OY.
Answer sheet for Question 5 (b)
X

Y
C

8
O

(i)

Copy the triangle OXY and indicate on the

triangle, the positions of L, M and N.

(ii)

Express in terms x and y XY, LM and MN.

4
2

Using a vector method,

(iii)

Prove L, M and N are collinear.

(iv)

State the value of the ratio LM : MN.

(15 marks)

-4

-2

o
-2

14
-4
Y

(Page

A plane is defined by two perpendicular co-ordinate

axes, Ox and Oy.

(i)

Write down a 2 x 2 matrix which represents

R, a reflection in the line y = x.

(ii)

Write down a 2x 2 matrix which represents

S, an anticliockwise rotation through 180
about the origin.

(iii)

Describe, in words, the transformation Q

which is represented by vector 2 .
1

(iv)

Determine the image of the points (3, 4)

under the following transformation
RS
SQ

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JUNE 1997

(a)

the volume of the rectangular block of wood

(2 marks)

(b)

the area of the wooden top surface of the

container
(3 marks)

(c)

the capacity, in litres, of the container

(3 marks)
the volume of the wood in the container.
(2 marks)

(d)

PAPER 2

(Use = 22/7)

SECTION I

Total 10 Marks

Answer ALL the question in this section.

1.

(a)

4.

(i)

2.8 + 1. 36
4 - 2.7

(ii)

(27/8)1/3

ITEM
Rental
Energy Charge
Fuel Charge

If 3x + 1 - x 2 = 2 + 2x - 3
3
2
3
find the value of x
(5 marks)

(b)

Factorise completely:
(i)
(ii)

(c)

Previous Reading
30 November
05783

exactly
correct to 2 decimal places
correct to 2 significant figures
in standard form
(4 marks)

(a)

15x2y 20xy2
3 12b2

RATE
$2.00 per month
15 c per KWH
2. 05 c per KWH

The meter reading for the KWH used for December and
January were:

Calculate 9.72 x 12. 05 and write your

answer
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

2.

The charges for electricity are given in the

table below:

Calculate the exact value of

(6 marks)
(b)

(a)

Present Reading
31 January
06593

A government tax of 15% of the total charges is added

to the bill.
Calculate
(i)
(ii)

the number of KWH units used

the total amount to be paid.
(7 marks)

(b)

(4 marks)

Given that m = -3, n = 2, p = -1,

find the value of m(p n)2
3p + m

(4 marks)

3.

The Venn Diagra above represents information about

the 40 members of a youth club.
F = {members who play football}
C = {members who play cricket}
T = {members who play tennis}
A rectangular blockl of wood is 6 cm high. The crosssection of the block is a square of side 16 cm. A
cylindrical container is carved out of the block. The
cylinder is 5 cm deep and the diameter of the crosssection is 14 cm. The figure above, not drawn to scale,
shows the top surface of the container.

The same number, x play football only and tennis only.

Calculate

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(i)

Calculate the number who play

football.

(ii)

State the information represented

by the shaded region of the Venn
diagram

(iii)

State the relationship represented

between the members of C and F,
and between C and T.
(5 marks0

(ii)

Write a matrix to represent the

results of the matches played by
three teams. Name the matrix R.

(iii)

Construct the matrix product

which may be used to find the
number of points each team was
awarded at the end of the
competitiion.

(iv)

Using your matrix product,

calculate the total points awarded
to each team

Total 12 Marks

5.

f and g are function defined as follows

f(x) = 3x 3
g(x) = x
(a)

Calculate the value of f(-3).

(b)

Write expressions for

(i)
f-1(x)
(ii)
g-1(x)

(2 marks)

(b)

(4 marks)

6.

(c)

Hence, or otherwise, write an expression for

(gf)-1.
(4 marks)
Total 10 Marks

(a)

(i)

Using ruler and compasses only,

construct the trapezium KLMN
with KL parallel to NM, KL =
4 cm, NM = 7 cm, KLM =
120 and LM = 6 cm.

(ii)

Show that NKL = MNK = 90

(iii)

Show, by calculation, that the

distance between KL and MN is
33 cm.
(9 marks)

(b)

7.

(a)

The figure above, not drawn to scale, is a sketch of

symmetrical jar. The jar is in the shape of two
cylinders joined by a frustum of a cone. The diameter
of the bottom cylinder is 8 cm and the top cylinder is 2
cm. The height of each cylinder is 2 cm. The total
height of the jar is 8 cm.
Construct full-size drawing of
(i)
(ii)

(7 marks)
Total 12 Marks

A plane takes off at an angle of elevation of

17 to the ground. After 25 seconds the
plane has travelled a horizontal distance of
2400 metres.
(i)

Draw a sketch to represent the

given information.

(ii)

Calculate to 2 significant figures

the height of the plane, the
ground after 25 seconds.
(4 marks)
Total 13 Marks

the plan
the elevator

8.

Graph paper is required for parts (b) and (c) of this

question.
The table below shows the distribution of 100 pieces by
length.

In a competition three points are awarded

for winning a match, zero points if the
match was lost and one point for a draw.

Length (cm)

No. of pieces

1 10
11 20
21 30
31 40
41 50
51 60
61 70
71 80

3
7
10
19
33
14
8
6

Cumulative
Frequency
3
10

The results of seven matches played by

three teams, J, K, and L are:

(a)

Team J won 3, lost 1 and drew 3;

Team K won 2, lost 4 and drew 1;
Team L won 3, lost 2 and drew 2.

Copy and complete the cumulative

frequency column in the table in your
answer book.
(2 marks)

(b)

On your graph paper, use a scale of 2 cm to

represent 10 cm on the x-axis, and 2 cm to
represent 10 pieces of ribbon on the y-axis.
Draw a cumulative frequency curve to
represent the information given in the table.
(4 marks)

(i)

Write a column matrix to

represent the points awarded for
a win, a lost and a draw. Name
the matrix P.

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(c)

Using your graph, estimate

(i)
(ii)

the lower quartile

the upper quartile
(2 marks)

(d)

A piece of ribbon is chosen at random.

Calculate the probability that it is NOT
longer than 50 cm.
(2 marks)
Total 10 Marks
10.

An answer sheet is provided for this question (Page

SECTION II
The diagram on the graph sheet represents the distancetime graph of a bus and a car.

Answer any TWO questions in this section.

RELATIONS AND FUNCTIONS

The bus leaves a town X at 08: 30 hrs and travels to

another town Y. Its distance-time graph is DFGH. The
car leaves Y and travels to X. Its distance-time graph
PGQR. There is a check-point M between X and Y
where all vehicles MUST stop.

An answer sheet is provided for part (b) of this question

(Below).

Use the graph to answer the following.

9.

(a)

(i)

Sketch the graph of the function

F = x2 + x 6 for -4 x 3.

(a)

(i)
(ii)

From the graph, estimate for the domain given

(b)

(ii)

the range of F

(iii)

the interval of the domain for

which F(x) < 0.
(7 marks)

(b)

(ii)

On the same axes, draw the

graph of 5y = 18x + 36.

(iii)

Using your graph, find the

solution of the simultaneous
equations y + 2 = 2x2 3x and
5y = 18x + 36
(8 marks)
Total 15 Marks

FG?
GQ?
G?
(3 marks)

y = 2x2 3x 2.
Using the graph, find the gradient
of the curve at the point where x
= 2.

the distance between X and Y

the position of M.
(3 marks)

What information about the vehicles is given

by
(i)
(ii)
(iii)

The figure on the graph sheet shows the

graph of the curve

(i)

State

(c)

At what time did the car

(i)
(ii)
(iii)

leave Y?
reach M?
arrive at X?
(3 marks)

(d)

For the journey between Y and M, calculate

the velocity in kmh
(i)
(ii)

the bus
the car
(4 marks)

(e)

Answer sheet for Question 9(b)

Calculate the average speed of the car for

the whole journey to the nearest kmh -1.
(2 marks)
Total 15 Marks

Answer sheet for Question 10.

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expressing the answer in standard

form.
(ii)

Calculate the longitude of F.

(iii)

Another airoport is situated at

H(50N, 130E). Calculate the
shortest distance between H and
G, expressing the answer in
standard form.

[Use radius of the earth = 6370 km]

(12 marks)
Total 15 Marks

TRIGONOMETRY AND GEOMETRY

VECTORS AND MATRICES

11.
13.

KLMN is a quadrilateral. The position vector K (-2,1),

of L (1, 4) and of M(1, 1)
(a)

Find
(i)
(ii)

(b)

(a)

Calculate, giving reasons

(i)
(ii)
(iii)

angle MSQ
angle RSP
angle SPN

12.

Given that SR = 12 cm, show that the area

of MRS = 39 cm2, correct t significant
figures.
(5 marks)
Total 15 Marks

14.

LM
KM

(2 marks)

(c)

P is the midpoint of KM. Find the position

vector of P.
(3 marks)

(d)

P is also the midpoint of LN. Show that the

position vector on N is (-2, -2)
(3 marks)

(e)

Show that KLMN is a parallelogram, given

reason
(3 marks)
Total 15 Marks

(10 marks)
(b)

(4 marks)

Write the question of the line

(i)
(ii)

In the figure above, not drawn to scale, SR is a tangent

to the circle. The chords SN and MP intersect at Q.
The chord MQP produced meets the tangent SR at R.
Angle SRP = 26, angle QMS = 52 and angle PQS =
76.

LM
KM

Graph paper is required for part (a) of this question

In this question, use = 3. 14

The position vector of H is (-1, 1), of K is

(1, 5), and of W is (-3,3). H, K, and W are
the vertices of HKW. The triangle HKW
is reflected in line y = -x.

(a)

(i)

State the position vector of the

vertices of the image.

(ii)

Using 2 cm to represent 1 unit on

each axis, draw on graph paper
the triangle HKW and its image.

(iii)

Name the axes of symmetry of

the shape made by the object and
the image together.

(b)

(a)

A wheel is turning at the rate of 33

revolutions per minute. Expess this speed
in radians per second, correct to 2
significant figures.
(3 marks)
An airport is situated at G (40 N, 50 W).
Another airport at F lies east of G. The
airport at G and F are 3 x 10 cm apart,
measured along the circle of latitude.
(i)

Calculate the length of the circle

of latitude (
),

(b)

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The matrix N = 1 1 . Describe a

-1 -2
transformation on GDF. The coordinates
of the image are G(3, 2), D(5, 2) & F(4,3).
Find
(i)

the matrix which would

transform GDF onto GDF.

(ii)

the coordinates of G, D and F.

(6 marks)
Total 15 Marks

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