SLAA Summer Homework [753 marks]

1. [Maximum mark: 4] [Link].TZ1.2

The diameter of a spherical planet is 6 × 10 4
km .

(a) Write down the radius of the planet. [1]

(b) The volume of the planet can be expressed in the form

π(a × 10 k
) km
3
where 1 ≤ a < 10 and k ∈ Z .

Find the value of a and the value of k. [3]

2. [Maximum mark: 6] [Link].TZ0.T_1

Iron in the asteroid 16 Psyche is said to be valued at 8973 quadrillion euros (EUR)
, where one quadrillion = 10
15
.

(a) Write down the value of the iron in the form a × 10 where k

1 ≤ a < 10 , k ∈ Z . [2]

James believes the asteroid is approximately spherical with radius 113 km. He uses
this information to estimate its volume.

(b) Calculate James’s estimate of its volume, in km . 3

[2]

(c) The actual volume of the asteroid is found to be 6. 074 × 10 6

km
3
.

Find the percentage error in James’s estimate of the volume. [2]

3. [Maximum mark: 6] [Link].TZ2.T_1

A sphere with diameter 3 474 000 metres can model the shape of the Moon.

(a) Use this model to calculate the circumference of the Moon in

kilometres. Give your full calculator display.
 [3]

(b) Give your answer to part (a) correct to three significant figures. [1]

(c) Write your answer to part (b) in the form a × 10 , where 1 ≤ a < 10
k

, k ∈ Z. [2]

4. [Maximum mark: 6] [Link].TZ0.4

The first three terms of an arithmetic sequence are u 1, 5u 1 − 8 and 3u 1 + 8 .

(a) Show that u 1 = 4 . [2]

(b) Prove that the sum of the first n terms of this arithmetic sequence is
a square number. [4]

5. [Maximum mark: 12] [Link].TZ0.7

Helen and Jane both commence new jobs each starting on an annual salary of
$70, 000. At the start of each new year, Helen receives an annual salary increase of

$2400.

Let $H represent Helen’s annual salary at the start of her nth year of employment.
n

(a) Show that H n = 2400n + 67 600 . [2]

At the start of each new year, Jane receives an annual salary increase of 3% of her
previous year’s annual salary.

Jane’s annual salary, $J , at the start of her nth year of employment is given by
n

J n = 70 000(1. 03)
n−1
.

(b) Given that J follows a geometric sequence, state the value of the
n

common ratio, r. [1]

 At the start of year N , Jane’s annual salary exceeds Helen’s annual salary for the first
time.

(c.i) Find the value of N . [3]

([Link]) For the value of N found in part (c) (i), state Helen’s annual salary
and Jane’s annual salary, correct to the nearest dollar. [2]

(d) Find Jane’s total earnings at the start of her 10th year of
employment. Give your answer correct to the nearest dollar. [4]

6. [Maximum mark: 14] [Link].TZ1.8

Consider the arithmetic sequence u , u , u , … . 1 2 3

The sum of the first n terms of this sequence is given by S n = n

2
+ 4n.

(a.i) Find the sum of the first five terms. [2]

([Link]) Given that S 6 = 60 , find u . 6 [2]

(b) Find u .
1 [2]

(c) Hence or otherwise, write an expression for u in terms of n. n [3]

Consider a geometric sequence, v , where v n 2 = u1 and v 4 = u6 .

(d) Find the possible values of the common ratio, r. [3]

(e) Given that v 99 < 0 , find v .

5 [2]

7. [Maximum mark: 15] [Link].TZ1.8

Give your answers to parts (a)(ii), (c)(i) and (d) correct to two decimal places.

Daniela and Sorin have each recently received some money. Daniela won a cash
prize and Sorin received an inheritance.
Daniela had two options to choose from to receive her winnings. In both options she
receives a payment on the first day of each month for three years.

Option A Each payment is $4200.

Option B The first payment is $1500. In each month which follows, the payment is
4% more than the previous month.

(a) Find the total amount Daniela would receive if she chooses

(a.i) Option A; [2]

([Link]) Option B. [3]

Sorin received an inheritance of $160 000. Sorin invested his inheritance in an

account that pays a nominal annual interest rate of 5% per annum, compounded
monthly. The interest is added on the last day of each month.

(b) Write down an expression for the value of Sorin’s investment after n
years. [1]

Daniela chose Option B and received her first payment on 1st January 2023. Sorin
invested his inheritance on the same day.

(c.i) Find the total value of Daniela’s winnings and Sorin’s investment on
the last day of the sixth month. [3]

([Link]) Find the minimum number of complete months before the total
value of Daniela’s winnings and Sorin’s investment is at least
$257 000. [3]

At the end of the three years, Daniela invested $30 000 for a further six years in a
second account that pays a nominal interest rate of r% per annum compounded
quarterly.

(d) Find the value of r if this investment grows to $41 000 after six
years. [3]
8. [Maximum mark: 15] [Link].TZ1.8
Consider the series ln x + p ln x + 1

3
ln x + … , where x ∈ R, x > 1 and
p ∈ R, p ≠ 0.

Consider the case where the series is geometric.

(a.i) Show that p = ±

1
.
√3 [2] 

([Link]) Given that p and S = 3 + √3 , find the value of x.


> 0 ∞
[3]

Now consider the case where the series is arithmetic with common difference d.

(b.i) Show that p =

2
.
3 [3] 

([Link]) Write down d in the form k ln x, where k ∈ Q .

[1] 

([Link]) The sum of the first n terms of the series is −3 ln x.

Find the value of n. [6] 

9. [Maximum mark: 15] [Link].TZ0.8

Consider the function f (x) = a
x
where x, a ∈ R and x > 0, a > 1 .

The graph of f contains the point ( 2

3
, 4) .

(a) Show that a = 8 . [2]

(b) Write down an expression for f −1

(x) . [1]

(c) Find the value of f −1

.
(√ 32) [3]

Consider the arithmetic sequence log 8

27 , log 8 p , log 8 q , log 8 125 , where
p > 1 and q > 1.
 (d.i) Show that 27, p, q and 125 are four consecutive terms in a
geometric sequence. [4]

([Link]) Find the value of p and the value of q. [5]

10. [Maximum mark: 6] [Link].TZ0.3

On 1st January 2020, Laurie invests $P in an account that pays a nominal annual
interest rate of 5.5 %, compounded quarterly.

The amount of money in Laurie’s account at the end of each year follows a
geometric sequence with common ratio, r.

(a) Find the value of r, giving your answer to four significant figures. [3]

(b) Laurie makes no further deposits to or withdrawals from the

account.

Find the year in which the amount of money in Laurie’s account will
become double the amount she invested. [3]

11. [Maximum mark: 7] [Link].TZ1.2

Darren buys a car for $35 000. The value of the car decreases by 15 % in the first year.

(a) Find the value of the car at the end of the first year. [2]

After the first year, the value of the car decreases by 11 % in each subsequent year.

(b) Find the value of Darren’s car 10 years after he buys it, giving your
answer to the nearest dollar. [2]

When Darren has owned the car for n complete years, the value of the car is less than
10 % of its original value.

(c) Find the least value of n. [3]

12. [Maximum mark: 6] [Link].TZ1.2
The value of a car is given by the function C , where t is in years
t
= 40 000(0. 91)

since 1 January 2023 and C is in USD ($).

(a) Write down the annual rate of depreciation of the car. [1]

(b) Find the value of the car on 1 January 2028. [2]

Alvie wants to buy this car. On 1 January 2023, he invested $15 000 in an account
that earns 3% annual interest compounded yearly. He makes no further deposits to,
or withdrawals from, the account.

Alvie wishes to buy this car for its value on 1 January 2028. In addition to the money
in his account, he will need an extra $M .

(c) Find the value of M . [3]

13. [Maximum mark: 14] [Link].TZ1.8

The function f is defined as f (x) = log 2 (8x) , where x > 0 .

(a) Find the value of

(a.i) f (2) ; [2]

([Link]) f(
1

8
) . [1]

(b) Find an expression for f −1

(x) . [4]

(c) Hence, or otherwise, find f −1

(0) . [1]

The graph of y 2
= f (4x ) can be obtained by translating and stretching the graph
of y = log x. 2
 (d) Describe these two transformations specifying the order in which
they are to be applied. [6]

14. [Maximum mark: 5] [Link].TZ1.6

Consider the function h(x) = log 10 (3x
2
− rx + r − 2) , where x ∈ R .

Find the possible values of r. [5]

15. [Maximum mark: 6] [Link].TZ2.4

The loudness of a sound, L, measured in decibels, is related to its intensity, I units, by
L = 10 log 10 (I × 10
12
) .

Consider two sounds, S and S .

1 2

S1 has an intensity of 10 −6
units and a loudness of 60 decibels.

S2 has an intensity that is twice that of S . 1

(a) State the intensity of S . 2 [1]

(b) Determine the loudness of S . 2 [2]

The maximum loudness of thunder in a thunderstorm was measured to be 115

decibels.

(c) Find the corresponding intensity, I , of the thunder. [3]

16. [Maximum mark: 5] [Link].TZ0.3

(a) Show that (2n − 1) 2
+ (2n + 1)
2
= 8n
2
+ 2 , where n ∈ Z. [2]

(b) Hence, or otherwise, prove that the sum of the squares of any two
consecutive odd integers is even. [3]
17. [Maximum mark: 8] [Link].TZ0.1
(a) Explain why any integer can be written in the form 4k or 4k + 1 or
4k + 2 or 4k + 3, where k ∈ Z. [2]

(b) Hence prove that the square of any integer can be written in the
form 4t or 4t + 1, where t ∈ Z . +
[6]

18. [Maximum mark: 6] [Link].TZ2.3

Consider any three consecutive integers, n − 1, n and n + 1.

(a) Prove that the sum of these three integers is always divisible by 3. [2]

(b) Prove that the sum of the squares of these three integers is never
divisible by 3. [4]

19. [Maximum mark: 5] [Link].TZ0.2

Solve the equation 2 ln x = ln 9 + 4 . Give your answer in the form
x = pe where p, q ∈ Z . [5]
q +

20. [Maximum mark: 12] [Link].TZ1.7

Consider the function defined by f (x) =
3

2
e
x−2
, 0 ≤ x ≤ 4 .

(a) Show that the inverse function is given by f −1

(x) = 2 + ln (
2x
3
) . [3]

The graphs of f and f −1

intersect at two points P and Q, as shown on the following
diagram.
 (b) Find PQ. [3]

The graph of f is reflected in the x-axis and then translated parallel to the y-axis by 5
units in the positive direction to give the graph of a function g.

(c) Write down

(c.i) an expression for g(x); [2]

([Link]) the domain of g. [1]

(d) Solve the equation f (x) = g(x). Give your answer in the form
x = a + ln b, where a, b ∈ Q. [3]

21. [Maximum mark: 15] [Link].TZ1.8

The functions f and g are defined by

f (x) = ln (2x − 7) , where x >

7

g(x) = 2 ln x − ln d , where x > 0, d ∈ R

+
.
 (a) State the equation of the vertical asymptote to the graph of
y = g(x). [1]

The graphs of y = f (x) and y = g(x) intersect at two distinct points.

(b.i) Show that, at the points of intersection, x 2

− 2dx + 7d = 0 . [4]

([Link]) Hence, show that d 2

− 7d > 0. [3]

([Link]) Find the range of possible values of d. [2]

The following diagram shows parts of the graph y = f (x) and y .

= g(x)

The graphs intersect at x = p and x = q , where p < q .

(c) In the case where d = 10, find the value of q − p. Express your
answer in the form a√b, where a, b ∈ Z
+
. [5]

22. [Maximum mark: 15] [Link].TZ1.8

Consider the series ln x + p ln x + 1
3
ln x + … , where x ∈ R, x > 1 and
p ∈ R, p ≠ 0 .
 Consider the case where the series is geometric.

(a.i) Show that p = ±

1
.
√3 [2] 

([Link]) Given that p and S = 3 + √3 , find the value of x.


> 0 ∞
[3]

Now consider the case where the series is arithmetic with common difference d.

(b.i) Show that p =

2
.
3 [3] 

([Link]) Write down d in the form k ln x, where k ∈ Q .

[1] 

([Link]) The sum of the first n terms of the series is −3 ln x.

Find the value of n. [6] 

23. [Maximum mark: 16] [Link].TZ1.7

Two friends Amelia and Bill, each set themselves a target of saving $20 000. They
each have $9000 to invest.

Amelia invests her $9000 in an account that offers an interest rate of 7% per
annum compounded annually.

(a.i) Find the value of Amelia’s investment after 5 years to the nearest
hundred dollars. [3]

([Link]) Determine the number of years required for Amelia’s investment to

reach the target. [2]

(b) Bill invests his $9000 in an account that offers an interest rate of r%
per annum compounded monthly, where r is set to two decimal
places.
 Find the minimum value of r needed for Bill to reach the target after [3]
10 years.

A third friend Chris also wants to reach the $20 000 target. He puts his money in a
safe where he does not earn any interest. His system is to add more money to this
safe each year. Each year he will add half the amount added in the previous year.

(c.i) Show that Chris will never reach the target if his initial deposit is
$9000. [5]

([Link]) Find the amount Chris needs to deposit initially in order to reach the
target after 5 years. Give your answer to the nearest dollar. [3]

24. [Maximum mark: 8] [Link].TZ0.S_6

An infinite geometric series has first term u 1 = a and second term u 2 =
1

4
a
2
− 3a

, where a > 0.

(a) Find the common ratio in terms of a. [2]

(b) Find the values of a for which the sum to infinity of the series exists. [3]

(c) Find the value of a when S ∞ = 76 . [3]

25. [Maximum mark: 4] [Link].TZ1.2

Find the coefficient of x in the expansion of (2x − 5) .
8 11
[4]

26. [Maximum mark: 6] [Link].TZ1.6

The binomial expansion of (1 + kx) is given by n

1 +
9x

2
+ 15k x
2 2
+ … + k
n
x
n
, where n ∈ Z
+
and k ∈ Q .

Find the value of n and the value of k. [6]

27. [Maximum mark: 7] [Link].TZ1.6
8
The coefficient of x in the expansion of (ax
6 3
+ b) is 448.

10
The coefficient of x in the expansion of (ax
6 3
+ b) is 2880.

Find the value of a and the value of b, where a , b > 0 . [7]

28. [Maximum mark: 16] [Link].TZ1.7

The following diagram shows parts of the graphs of two functions f and g.

The graph of f is linear, has an x-intercept at (6, 0) and a y-intercept at (0, 12) .

The graph of g has x-intercepts at (−2, 0) and (6, 0) and a y-intercept at (0, 12) .
 (a) Write down the equation for f in the form f (x) = mx + c . [2]

The function g is given by g(x) = −x

2
+ bx + 12 , where b is a real constant.

(b) Find the value of b. [3]

(c) Show that the area of the region enclosed by the graph of f and the
graph of g can be represented by the definite integral
6
∫
0
(−x
2
+ 6x)dx . [2]

(d) Hence, find the area of the region enclosed by the graph of f and
the graph of g. [4]

Point P is on the graph of g. The tangent to the graph of g at P is parallel to the

graph of f .

(e) Find the coordinates of P. [5]

29. [Maximum mark: 7] [Link].TZ2.4

Quadrilateral OABC is shown on the following set of axes.

OABC is symmetrical about [OB].

A has coordinates (6, 0) and C has coordinates (3, 3√ 3) .

 (a.i) Write down the coordinates of the midpoint of [AC]. [1]

([Link]) Hence or otherwise, find the equation of the line passing through
the points O and B. [3]

(b) Given that [OA] is perpendicular to [AB], find the area of the
quadrilateral OABC. [3]

30. [Maximum mark: 7] [Link].TZ1.1

Consider the function defined by f (x) = x
2
− 10x. The graph of f passes through

the point A(4, −24).

(a.i) Find the gradient of the tangent to the graph of f at the point A.
[2] 

([Link]) Hence, write down the gradient of the normal to the graph of f at
Point A. [1] 

(b) Write down the equation of the normal to the graph of f at Point A.
[1] 

The normal to the graph of f at point A intersects the graph of f again at a second
point B.

(c) Find the coordinates of B.

[3] 

31. [Maximum mark: 15] [Link].TZ1.8

The following table shows the population of Canada t years after the year 2000.

A student uses linear regression to model the population of Canada using these data.
The student model is p = at + b.
(a.i) Write down the value of a and the value of b.
[2] 

([Link]) Interpret, in context, the value of a.

[1] 

The student uses this model to predict the population of Canada in the year 2030,
where t = 30, and calculates a population of approximately 41. 4 million people.

(b) Comment on the reliability of the student’s prediction.

[1] 

A data scientist, Benoit, uses additional information to develop an exponential

model for Canada’s future population.

In this model, B(t) = 30. 6(1. 007) represents the millions of people in Canada t
t

years after the year 2000, where 25 ≤ t ≤ 100.

(c.i) Use Benoit’s model to predict the population of Canada in the year
2100.
[2] 

([Link]) Interpret, in context, the value 1. 007 in Benoit’s model.

[1] 

Another data scientist, Cecilia, develops a third model for the Canadian population.

In this model, C(t) =

1+e
61
−0.03t
represents the millions of people in Canada t years
after the year 2000, where 25 ≤ t ≤ 100 .

(d) Use Cecilia’s model to predict the population of Canada in the year
2100.
[1] 

(e) Determine the year in which the difference between the predictions
from Benoit’s model and Cecilia’s model is greatest. [3] 

(f ) Find the value of

(f.i) B′(40);
[1] 
 ([Link]) C′(40).
[1] 

(g) Compare and interpret, in context, the values of B′(40) and C′(40)
. [2] 

32. [Maximum mark: 16] [Link].TZ0.7

(a) The graph of a quadratic function f has its vertex at the point (3, 2)

and it intersects the x-axis at x = 5. Find f in the form

.
2
f (x) = a(x − h) + k
[3]

The quadratic function g is defined by g(x) = px

2
+ (t − 1)x − p where x ∈ R

and p, t ∈ R, p ≠ 0.

In the case where g(−3) = g(1) = 4,

(b.i) find the value of p and the value of t. [4]

([Link]) find the range of g. [3]

(c) The linear function j is defined by j(x) = −x + 3p where x ∈ R

and p ∈ R, p ≠ 0.

Show that the graphs of j(x) = −x + 3p and

g(x) = px + (t − 1)x − p have two distinct points of
2

intersection for every possible value of p and t. [6]

33. [Maximum mark: 5] [Link].TZ2.1

The following table shows values of f (x) and g(x) for different values of x.

Both f and g are one-to-one functions.

 (a) Find g(0). [1]

(b) Find (f .
∘ g)(0) [2]

(c) Find the value of x such that f (x) = 0 . [2]

34. [Maximum mark: 7] [Link].TZ1.1

Consider the function f (x) = 7√x − x − 7 , where 0 ≤ x ≤ 60 .

(a) Find the value of

(a.i) ;
f (0) [1]

([Link]) f (60) . [1]

(b) Find the two roots of f (x) = 0 . [2]

(c) Sketch the graph of y = f (x) on the following grid.

 [3]

35. [Maximum mark: 14] [Link].TZ1.8

Consider the function f (x) =
4x+2

x−2
, x ≠ 2 .

(a) Sketch the graph of y = f (x). On your sketch, indicate the values
of any axis intercepts and label any asymptotes with their
equations. [5]

(b) Write down the range of f . [1]

Consider the function g(x) = x

2
+ bx + c . The graph of g has an axis of symmetry
at x = 2.

The two roots of g(x) = 0 are − 1

2
and p, where p ∈ Q .

(c) Show that p =

9
2
. [1]

(d) Find the value of b and the value of c. [3]

(e) Find the y-coordinate of the vertex of the graph of y = g(x) . [2]

(f ) Find the number of solutions of the equation f (x) .

= g(x) [2]
36. [Maximum mark: 5] [Link].TZ2.3
Consider the function f (x) = e
x
− 3x − 4 .

(a) On the following axes, sketch the graph of f for −4 ≤ x ≤ 3.

[3]

The function g is defined by g(x) = e

2x
− 6x − 7 .

(b) The graph of g is obtained from the graph of f by a horizontal

stretch with scale factor k, followed by a vertical translation of c
units.

Find the value of k and the value of c. [2]

37. [Maximum mark: 5] [Link].TZ2.3

A function f is defined by f (x) = 1 −
1

x−2
, where x ,
∈ R x ≠ 2 .

(a) The graph of y = f (x) has a vertical asymptote and a horizontal

asymptote.
 Write down the equation of

(a.i) the vertical asymptote; [1]

([Link]) the horizontal asymptote. [1]

(b) Find the coordinates of the point where the graph of y = f (x)

intersects

(b.i) the y-axis; [1]

([Link]) the x-axis. [1]

(c) On the following set of axes, sketch the graph of y = ,

f (x)

showing all the features found in parts (a) and (b).

[1]

38. [Maximum mark: 15] [Link].TZ2.8

The following table shows the population of Canada t years after the year 2000.
A student uses linear regression to model the population of Canada using these data.
The student model is p = at + b.
(a.i) Write down the value of a and the value of b. [2]

([Link]) Interpret, in context, the value of a. [1]

The student uses this model to predict the population of Canada in the year 2030,
where t = 30, and calculates a population of approximately 41. 3 million people.

(b) Comment on the reliability of the student’s prediction. [1]

A data scientist, Benoit, uses additional information to develop an exponential

model for Canada’s future population.

In this model, B(t) = 33. 5(1. 005) represents the millions of people in Canada t
t

years after the year 2000, where 25 ≤ t ≤ 100.

(c.i) Use Benoit’s model to predict the population of Canada in the year
2100. [2]

([Link]) Interpret, in context, the value 1. 005 in Benoit’s model. [1]

Another data scientist, Cecilia, develops a third model for the Canadian population.

In this model, C(t) =

1+e
62
−0.02t
represents the millions of people in Canada t years
after the year 2000, where 25 ≤ t ≤ 100 .

(d) Use Cecilia’s model to predict the population of Canada in the year
2100. [1]

(e) Determine the year in which the difference between the predictions
from Benoit’s model and Cecilia’s model is greatest. [3]

(f ) Find the value of

(f.i) B′(75); [1]

([Link]) C′(75). [1]

 (g) Compare and interpret, in context, the values of B′(75) and C′(75)
. [2]

39. [Maximum mark: 7] [Link].TZ1.4

The total number of children, y, visiting a park depends on the highest temperature,
T , in degrees Celsius ( °C). A park official predicts the total number of children

visiting his park on any given day using the model y = −0. 6T + 23T + 110,
2

where 10 ≤ T ≤ 35.

(a) Use this model to estimate the number of children in the park on a
day when the highest temperature is 25 °C. [2]

An ice cream vendor investigates the relationship between the total number of
children visiting the park and the number of ice creams sold, x. The following table
shows the data collected on five different days.

Total number
81 175 202 346 360
of children (y)
Ice creams
15 27 23 35 46
sold (x)

(b) Find an appropriate regression equation that will allow the vendor
to predict the number of ice creams sold on a day when there are y
children in the park. [3]

(c) Hence, use your regression equation to predict the number of ice
creams that the vendor sells on a day when the highest temperature
is 25°C. [2]

40. [Maximum mark: 16] [Link].TZ0.7

A particle P moves along the x-axis. The velocity of P is v m s at time t
−1

seconds, where v(t) = 4 + 4t − 3t for 0 ≤ t ≤ 3. When t = 0, P is at the origin

2

O.
 (a.i) Find the value of t when P reaches its maximum velocity. [2]

([Link]) Show that the distance of P from O at this time is 88

27
metres. [5]

(b) Sketch a graph of v against t, clearly showing any points of

intersection with the axes. [4]

(c) Find the total distance travelled by P . [5]

41. [Maximum mark: 5] [Link].TZ0.5

The quadratic equation (k − 1)x 2
+ 2x + (2k − 3) = 0 , where k ,
∈ R

has real distinct roots.

Find the range of possible values for k. [5]

42. [Maximum mark: 8] [Link].TZ2.6

A function f is defined by f (x) , where x .
2(x+3)
= ∈ R, x ≠ −2
3(x+2)

The graph y = f (x) is shown below.

 (a) Write down the equation of the horizontal asymptote. [1]

Consider g(x) = mx + 1 , where m ∈ R, m ≠ 0 .

(b.i) Write down the number of solutions to f (x) = g(x) for m > 0 . [1]

([Link]) Determine the value of m such that f (x) = g(x) has only one
solution for x. [4]

([Link]) Determine the range of values for m, where f (x) = g(x) has two
solutions for x ≥ 0. [2]

43. [Maximum mark: 17] [Link].TZ2.8

The derivative of a function f is given by f ′(x) =
2x+2
2
x +2x+2
, for x ∈ R .

(a.i) Show that x 2

+ 2x + 2 > 0 for all values of x. [2]
 ([Link]) Hence, find the values of x for which f is increasing. [1]

(b.i) Write down the value of x for which f ′(x) = 0 . [1]

([Link])
2

Show that f ′′(x) =

−2x −4x

2
2
. [4]
(x +2x+2)

([Link]) Hence, justify that the value of x found in part (b)(i) corresponds to
a local minimum point on the graph of f . [2]

It is given that f (2) = 3 + ln 10 .

(c) Find an expression for f (x). [4]

(d) Find the equation of the normal to the graph of f at (2, 3 + ln 10)

. [3]

44. [Maximum mark: 7] [Link].TZ1.2

The function f is defined by f (x) =
7x+7

2x−4
for x ,
∈ R x ≠ 2 .

(a) Find the zero of f (x). [2]

(b) For the graph of y = f (x) , write down the equation of

(b.i) the vertical asymptote; [1]

([Link]) the horizontal asymptote. [1]

(c) Find f −1
(x) , the inverse function of f (x). [3]

45. [Maximum mark: 6] [Link].TZ1.5

Find the range of possible values of k such that e 2x
+ ln k = 3e
x
has at
least one real solution. [6]
46. [Maximum mark: 6] [Link].TZ2.5
The following diagram shows part of the graph of y =
x

x 2 +2
for x ≥ 0 .

The shaded region R is bounded by the curve, the x-axis and the line
x = c.

The area of R is ln 3.

Find the value of c. [6]

47. [Maximum mark: 7] [Link].TZ2.6

The functions f and g are defined for x ∈ R by

f (x) = ax + b , where a, b ∈ Z

g(x) = x
2
+ x + 3 .

Find the two possible functions f such that

(g ∘ f )(x) = 4x − 14x + 15.
2

[7]

48. [Maximum mark: 14] [Link].TZ2.9

A circle with equation x 2
+ y
2
= 9 has centre (0, 0) and radius 3.
 A triangle, PQR, is inscribed in the circle with its vertices at P(−3, 0), Q(x, y) and
R(x, − y), where Q and R are variable points in the first and fourth quadrants

respectively. This is shown in the following diagram.

(a) For point Q, show that y = √9 − x

2
. [1]

(b) Hence, find an expression for A, the area of triangle PQR, in terms
of x. [3]

(c)
2

Show that dA

dx
=
9−3x−2x

√ 9−x 2
. [4]

(d) Hence or otherwise, find the y-coordinate of R such that A is a

maximum. [6]

49. [Maximum mark: 15] [Link].TZ0.S_10

The following diagram shows part of the graph of f (x) =
k

x
, for x > 0, k > 0 .

Let P(p, k

p
) be any point on the graph of f . Line L is the tangent to the graph of
1

f at P.
(a.i) Find f ′(p) in terms of k and p. [2]

([Link]) Show that the equation of L is kx + p

1
2
y − 2pk = 0 . [2]

Line L intersects the x-axis at point A(2p,

1 0) and the y-axis at point B.

(b) Find the area of triangle AOB in terms of k. [5]

(c) 4
The graph of f is translated by ( ) to give the graph of g.
3

In the following diagram:

point Q lies on the graph of g

points C, D and E lie on the vertical asymptote of g
points D and F lie on the horizontal asymptote of g
point G lies on the x-axis such that FG is parallel to DC.

Line L is the tangent to the graph of g at Q, and passes through E

2

and F.
 [6]

Given that triangle EDF and rectangle CDFG have equal areas,
find the gradient of L in terms of p.
2

50. [Maximum mark: 6] [Link].TZ0.S_4

Let f (x) = a log (x − 4), for x
3
> 4 , where a > 0 .

Point A(13, 7) lies on the graph of f .

(a) Find the value of a. [3]

(b) The x-intercept of the graph of f is (5, 0) .

On the following grid, sketch the graph of f .

 [3]

51. [Maximum mark: 9] [Link].TZ0.2

A set of data comprises of five numbers x 1 , x2 , x3 , x4 , x5 which have been placed
in ascending order.

(a) Recalling definitions, such as the Lower Quartile is the th piece

n+1

of data with the data placed in order, find an expression for the
Interquartile Range. [2]

(b) Hence, show that a data set with only 5 numbers in it cannot have
any outliers. [5]

(c) Give an example of a set of data with 7 numbers in it that does have
an outlier, justify this fact by stating the Interquartile Range. [2]

52. [Maximum mark: 15] [Link].TZ0.1

The principal of a high school is concerned about the effect social media use might
be having on the self-esteem of her students. She decides to survey a random sample
of 9 students to gather some data. She wants the number of students in each grade in
the sample to be, as far as possible, in the same proportion as the number of students
in each grade in the school.
(a) State the name for this type of sampling technique. [1]

The number of students in each grade in the school is shown in table.

(b.i) Show that 3 students will be selected from grade 12. [3]

([Link]) Calculate the number of students in each grade in the sample. [2]

In order to select the 3 students from grade 12, the principal lists their names in
alphabetical order and selects the 28th, 56th and 84th student on the list.

(c) State the name for this type of sampling technique. [1]

Once the principal has obtained the names of the 9 students in the random sample,
she surveys each student to find out how long they used social media the previous
day and measures their self-esteem using the Rosenberg scale. The Rosenberg scale
is a number between 10 and 40, where a high number represents high self-esteem.

(d.i) Calculate Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient, r. [2]

([Link]) Interpret the meaning of the value of r in the context of the

principal’s concerns. [1]

([Link]) Explain why the value of r makes it appropriate to find the equation
of a regression line. [1]

(e) Another student at the school, Jasmine, has a self-esteem value of

29.
 By finding the equation of an appropriate regression line, estimate [4]
the time Jasmine spent on social media the previous day.

53. [Maximum mark: 14] [Link].TZ1.7

MyLife is a social media platform with 89. 8 million users, all aged 12 years old and
above.
The following frequency table shows the number of users by age group.

(a) Find the percentage of MyLife users aged 55 years or older. [1]

(b) A sample of 1000 MyLife users is chosen at random. Find the

probability that fewer than 150 of them are aged 55 years or older. [3]

(c) Given that a MyLife user chosen at random is 55 years or older, find
the probability that they are 75 years or older. [4]

(d) List the mid-interval value for each class interval. [1]

(e) Hence, for MyLife users, estimate

(e.i) the mean age; [1]

([Link]) the variance of the ages. [2]

A different social media platform, SmallTalk, reports that its users have a mean age of
29. 9 years and a variance of 137 years .
2
 The following four diagrams represent age distributions.

(f.i) Identify the diagram which best represents the age distributions for
the users of MyLife and SmallTalk. [1]

([Link]) In your chosen diagram, identify which social media platform is

represented by the dotted line. [1]

54. [Maximum mark: 5] [Link].TZ0.5

The following table below shows the marks scored by seven students on two
different mathematics tests.

Let L1 be the regression line of x on y. The equation of the line L1 can be written in
the form x = ay + b.

(a) Find the value of a and the value of b. [2]

 (b) Let L2 be the regression line of y on x. The lines L1 and L2 pass through
the same point with coordinates (p , q).

Find the value of p and the value of q. [3]

55. [Maximum mark: 6] [Link].TZ1.1

Consider the following set of ordered data.

(a) Write down

(a.i) the mode; [1]

([Link]) the range; [1]

([Link]) the median. [1]

(b) Find the interquartile range. [3]

56. [Maximum mark: 15] [Link].TZ1.8

The following table shows the population of Canada t years after the year 2000.

A student uses linear regression to model the population of Canada using these data.
The student model is p = at + b.

(a.i) Write down the value of a and the value of b.

[2] 

([Link]) Interpret, in context, the value of a.

[1] 
The student uses this model to predict the population of Canada in the year 2030,
where t = 30, and calculates a population of approximately 41. 4 million people.

(b) Comment on the reliability of the student’s prediction.

[1] 

A data scientist, Benoit, uses additional information to develop an exponential

model for Canada’s future population.

In this model, B(t) represents the millions of people in Canada t

t
= 30. 6(1. 007)

years after the year 2000, where 25 ≤ t ≤ 100 .

(c.i) Use Benoit’s model to predict the population of Canada in the year
2100.
[2] 

([Link]) Interpret, in context, the value 1. 007 in Benoit’s model.

[1] 

Another data scientist, Cecilia, develops a third model for the Canadian population.

In this model, C(t) = 61

represents the millions of people in Canada t years
1+e −0.03t

after the year 2000, where 25 ≤ t ≤ 100.

(d) Use Cecilia’s model to predict the population of Canada in the year
2100.
[1] 

(e) Determine the year in which the difference between the predictions
from Benoit’s model and Cecilia’s model is greatest. [3] 

(f ) Find the value of

(f.i) B′(40);
[1] 

([Link]) C′(40).
[1] 

(g) Compare and interpret, in context, the values of B′(40) and C′(40)
. [2] 
57. [Maximum mark: 6] [Link].TZ1.3
Two events A and B are such that P(A) = 0. 45 , P(B) = 0. 65 and
P(A ∪ B) = 0. 8.

(a) Find P(A ∩ B). [3]

(b) Find P(A ′ ′

B ) . [3]

58. [Maximum mark: 6] [Link].TZ2.3

Two events A and B are such that P (A) = 0. 65 , P (B) = 0. 45 and
P (A ∪ B) = 0. 85.

(a) Find P (A ∩ B). [3]

(b) Find P (A′ B′) . [3]

59. [Maximum mark: 6] [Link].TZ2.5

A species of bird can nest in two seasons: Spring and Summer.

The probability of nesting in Spring is k.

The probability of nesting in Summer is k

2
.

This is shown in the following tree diagram.

 (a) Complete the tree diagram to show the probabilities of not nesting
in each season. Write your answers in terms of k. [2]

It is known that the probability of not nesting in Spring and not nesting in Summer is
5
9
.

(b.i) Show that 9k 2

− 27k + 8 = 0 . [3]

([Link]) Both k =
1

3
and k =
8

3
satisfy 9k 2
− 27k + 8 = 0 .

State why k =
1

3
is the only valid solution. [1]

60. [Maximum mark: 7] [Link].TZ1.1

Consider the function defined by f (x) = x
2
− 10x. The graph of f passes through

the point A(4, −24).

(a.i) Find the gradient of the tangent to the graph of f at the point A.
[2] 

([Link]) Hence, write down the gradient of the normal to the graph of f at
Point A. [1] 
 (b) Write down the equation of the normal to the graph of f at Point A.
[1] 

The normal to the graph of f at point A intersects the graph of f again at a second
point B.

(c) Find the coordinates of B.

[3] 

61. [Maximum mark: 13] [Link].TZ1.7

The temperature of a cup of tea, t minutes after it is poured, can be modelled by
, t ≥ 0. The temperature is measured in degrees Celsius (
−0.08t
H (t) = 21 + 75e

°C).

(a.i) Find the initial temperature of the tea. [1]

([Link]) Find the temperature of the tea three minutes after it is poured. [1]

(b) Write down the value of H ′(3). [2]

(c) Interpret the meaning of your answer to part (b) in the given
context. [2]

(d) After k minutes, the tea will be below 67 °C and cool enough to
drink.

Find the least possible value of k, where k ∈ Z

+
. [3]

As the tea cools, H (t) approaches the temperature of the room, which is constant.

(e) Find the temperature of the room. [2]

(f ) Find the limit of H ′(t) as t approaches infinity. [2]

62. [Maximum mark: 14] [Link].TZ0.9

Consider a function f with domain a < x < b . The following diagram shows the
graph of f ′, the derivative of f .

The graph of f ′, the derivative of f , has x-intercepts at x = p, x = 0 and x = t .

There are local maximum points at x = q and x = t and a local minimum point at
x = r.

(a) Find all the values of x where the graph of f is increasing. Justify
your answer. [2]

(b) Find the value of x where the graph of f has a local maximum. [1]

(c.i) Find the value of x where the graph of f has a local minimum.
Justify your answer. [2]

([Link]) Find the values of x where the graph of f has points of inflexion.
Justify your answer. [3]

(d) The total area of the region enclosed by the graph of f ′, the
derivative of f , and the x-axis is 20.
 Given that f (p) + f (t) = 4 , find the value of f (0). [6]

63. [Maximum mark: 17] [Link].TZ1.9

Consider a cylinder of radius 4r and height h. A smaller cylinder of radius r is
removed from the centre to form a hollow cylinder. This is shown in the following
diagram.

All lengths are measured in centimetres.

The total surface area of the hollow cylinder, in cm , is given by S .

2

The volume of the hollow cylinder, in cm , is given by V .

3

(a) Show that S = 30 πr 2

+ 10 πrh. [3]

(b) The total surface area of the hollow cylinder is 240π cm . 2

Show that V = 360 πr − 45πr . 3

[6]

(c) Find an expression for dV

dr
. [2]

The hollow cylinder has its maximum volume when r = p√

2
3
, where p ∈ Z
+
.

(d) Find the value of p. [3]

 (e) Hence, find this maximum volume, giving your answer in the form
q π√ , where q2

3
∈ Z
+
. [3]

64. [Maximum mark: 14] [Link].TZ1.7

Consider the curve with equation y = x
3
− x
2
− x + 1 .

(a) Find

(a.i) dy

dx
; [2]

([Link])
2

. [1]
d y

dx 2

The curve has a local maximum at A.

(b) Find the coordinates of A, using your answer to part (a)(ii) to justify
your answer. [6]

The curve has a point of inflexion at B.

(c) Find the x-coordinate of B. [2]

The line L is the normal to the curve at the point (0, .

1)

(d) Find the equation of L. [3]

65. [Maximum mark: 15] [Link].TZ2.8

A window is designed in the shape of a semicircle attached to a rectangle.

The rectangular section of the window has dimensions 2x metres by h metres.

The window consisting of its two sections is shown in the following diagram.
Let the area of the window be A square metres.
(a) Write down an expression for A in terms of x and h. [2]

Let the perimeter of the window be P metres.

(b) Given that P = 10 , show that h =

1
2
(10 − 2x − πx). [2]

The window is designed to let in the maximum amount of light.

The rectangular section of the window consists of clear glass and lets in three units of
light per square metre.

The semicircular section of the window consists of tinted glass and lets in one unit of
light per square metre.

(c) Show that the amount of light, L units, let in by the window is given
by L = 30x − 6x − πx .
2 5

2
2
[4]

(d.i) Find an expression for dL

dx
. [2]

([Link]) Find the value of x so that the window lets in the maximum amount
of light. Justify that this value of x gives a maximum. [3]

([Link]) Find the value of h so that the window lets in the maximum amount
of light. [2]
66. [Maximum mark: 5] [Link].TZ1.5
Consider the curve with equation y = (2x − 1)e
kx
, where x ∈ R and
k ∈ Q.

The tangent to the curve at the point where x = 1 is parallel to the line
y = 5e x.
k

Find the value of k. [5]

67. [Maximum mark: 7] [Link].TZ0.5

The function f is defined for all x ∈ R. The line with equation y = 6x − 1 is the

tangent to the graph of f at x = 4.

(a) Write down the value of f ′(4). [1]

(b) Find f (4). [1]

The function g is defined for all x ∈ R where g(x) = x

2
− 3x and h(x) = f (g(x)) .

(c) Find h(4). [2]

(d) Hence find the equation of the tangent to the graph of h at x = 4 . [3]

68. [Maximum mark: 16] [Link].TZ0.9

Let f (x) =
ln 5x

kx
where x ,
> 0 k ∈ R
+
.

(a) Show that f ′

(x) =
1−ln 5x

kx
2
. [3]

The graph of f has exactly one maximum point P.

(b) Find the x-coordinate of P. [3]

The second derivative of f is given by f ′′

(x) =
2 ln 5x−3

kx
3
. The graph of f has exactly
one point of inflexion Q.
 (c) [3]
3

Show that the x-coordinate of Q is 1

5
e 2
.

(d) The region R is enclosed by the graph of f , the x-axis, and the vertical
lines through the maximum point P and the point of inflexion Q.

Given that the area of R is 3, find the value of k. [7]

69. [Maximum mark: 6] [Link].TZ1.3

(a) Find ∫ (e + 5)
3x
d x .
[3] 

It is given that h′(x) = e

3x
+ 5 and h(2. 1) = 185 .

(b) Find h(x).

[3] 

70. [Maximum mark: 6] [Link].TZ2.5

A particle moves in a straight line such that its velocity, v ms −1
, at time t seconds is
given by v(t) = 1 + e − e −t
for 0 ≤ t ≤ 2.
− sin 2t

(a) Find the velocity of the particle at t = 2 . [1]

 (b) Find the maximum velocity of the particle. [2]

(c) Find the acceleration of the particle at the instant it changes

direction. [3]

71. [Maximum mark: 13] [Link].TZ1.9

Consider the function f defined by f (x) =
12x
3
, where x ∈ R. The graph of f is
(x 2 +2)

shown in the following diagram.

(a)
2
12(2−5x )
Show that f ′(x) =
2
4
. [4]
(x +2)

(b) Find ∫ f (x) dx . [4]

Consider a function g(x) defined for x ∈ R. The derivative of g is such that

g′(x) = f ′(x), for all x ∈ R.

Let R be e the region enclosed by the graph of f , the graph of g, the line x = 0 and
the line x = 3. The area of R is 21
2
.

(c) Find the two possible expressions for g(x). [5]

72. [Maximum mark: 14] [Link].TZ2.9
Particle A travels in a straight line such that its displacement, s metres, from a fixed
origin after t seconds is given by s(t) = 8t − t , for 0 ≤ t ≤ 10, as shown in the
2

following diagram.

Particle A starts at the origin and passes through the origin again when t .
= p

(a) Find the value of p. [2]

Particle A changes direction when t = q .

(b.i) Find the value of q. [2]

([Link]) Find the displacement of particle A from the origin when t = q . [2]

(c) Find the distance of particle A from the origin when t = 10 . [2]

The total distance travelled by particle A is given by d.

(d) Find the value of d. [2]

(e) A second particle, particle B, travels along the same straight line
such that its velocity is given by v(t) = 14 − 2t, for t ≥ 0.
 When t = k , the distance travelled by particle B is equal to d.

Find the value of k. [4]

73. [Maximum mark: 6] [Link].TZ1.5

A particle moves in a straight line. The velocity, v ms , of the particle at time t
−1

seconds is given by v(t) = t sin t − 3, for 0 ≤ t ≤ 10.

The following diagram shows the graph of v.

(a) Find the smallest value of t for which the particle is at rest. [2]

(b) Find the total distance travelled by the particle. [2]

(c) Find the acceleration of the particle when t = 7 . [2]

74. [Maximum mark: 6] [Link].TZ1.3

 (a) Find ∫ (e 3x
+ 5) d x .
[3] 

It is given that h′(x) = e

3x
+ 5 and h(2. 1) = 185 .

(b) Find h(x).

[3] 

75. [Maximum mark: 6] [Link].TZ2.2

The functions f and g are both defined for −1 ≤ x ≤ 0 by

2
f (x) = 1 − x

g(x) = e
2x
.

The graphs of f and g intersect at x = a and x = b , where a < b.

(a) Find the value of a and the value of b. [3]

(b) Find the area of the region enclosed by the graphs of f and g. [3]

76. [Maximum mark: 5] [Link].TZ1.2

(a) The expression
3√x−5
can be written as 3 − 5x . Write down the
p

√x

value of p. [1]

(b) Hence, find the value of ∫

9 3√x−5
.
1
(
√x
) d x [4]

77. [Maximum mark: 15] [Link].TZ2.8

Consider the functions f (x) =
1

x−4
+ 1 , for x ≠ 4 , and g(x) = x − 3 for x ∈ R .

The following diagram shows the graphs of f and g.

The graphs of f and g intersect at points A and B. The coordinates of A are (3, .
0)

(a) Find the coordinates of B. [5]

In the following diagram, the shaded region is enclosed by the graph of f , the graph
of g, the x-axis, and the line x = k, where k ∈ Z.

The area of the shaded region can be written as ln(p) + 8, where p ∈ Z.

(b) Find the value of k and the value of p. [10]

78. [Maximum mark: 16] [Link].TZ1.8
The function f is defined by f (x) =
4x+1

x+4
, where x ∈ R, x ≠ −4 .

For the graph of f

(a.i) write down the equation of the vertical asymptote. [1]

([Link]) find the equation of the horizontal asymptote. [2]

(b.i) Find f −1
.
(x) [4]

([Link]) Using an algebraic approach, show that the graph of f is −1

obtained by a reflection of the graph of f in the y-axis followed by a

reflection in the x-axis. [4]

The graphs of f and f −1

intersect at x = p and x = q , where p < q .

(c.i) Find the value of p and the value of q. [2]

([Link]) Hence, find the area enclosed by the graph of f and the graph of
f
−1
. [3]

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