Year

13 Maths A-Level Predicted Paper 2

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Year 13 Maths A-Level Predicted Paper 2

4.

a. Show that the Newton-Raphson formula for finding the root of can be written

as (3)

b. Using x1 = –1 find the value of x3 to 3 significant figures. (2)

c. A student wants to solve f(x) = 0 using the Newton-Raphson method. The diagram below shows y =
f(x) which is defined for x > 0. Why will the method fail, if the student chooses the initial
value x1 = 2? (1)

5. Prove that is irrational. (4)

6. Leave
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P(k, 8)

R
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π
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The point P(k, 8) lies on C, where k is a constant.

(a) Find the exact value of k.

(2)

The finite region R, shown shaded in Figure 4, is bounded by the curve C, the y-axis,
the x-axis and the line with equation x = k.
Year 13 Maths A-Level Predicted Paper 2

π
x = 3𝜃sin𝜃, y = sec3𝜃, 0⩽𝜃<
2
The point P(k, 8) lies on C, where k is a constant.
(a) Find the exact value of k.
(2)

The finite region R, shown shaded in Figure 5, is bounded by the curve C, the y-axis,
the x-axis and the line with equation x = k.
(b) Show that the area of R can be expressed in the form
β
λ ∫ (θ sec 2 θ + tan θ sec 2 θ )dθ
α

where 𝜆, α and β are constants to be determined.

(4)
(c) Hence use integration to find the exact value of the area of R.
(6)
(Total 12 marks)
7.

Figure 3

Figure 3 shows the shape ABCDEA which consists of a right-angled triangle BCD joined to a
sector ABDEA of a circle with radius 7 cm and centre B.

A, B and C lie on a straight line with AB = 7 cm.

Given that the size of angle ABD is exactly 2.1 radians,

(a) find, in cm, the length of the arc DEA,

(2)
(b) find, in cm, the perimeter of the shape ABCDEA, giving your answer to 1 decimal place.
(4)
(Total 6 marks)

Year 13 Maths A-Level Predicted Paper 2

8.

Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the curve C, with equation y = 6 cos x + 2.5 sin x for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π.

(a) Express 6 cos x + 2.5 sin x in the form R cos(x – α), where R and α are constants with
π
R > 0 and 0 < α < . Give your value of α to 3 decimal places.
2
(3)
(b) Find the coordinates of the points on the graph where the curve C crosses the coordinate
axes.
(3)

A student records the number of hours of daylight each Sunday throughout the year. She
starts on the last Sunday in May with a recording of 18 hours, and continues until her final
recording 52 weeks later.

She models her results with the continuous function given by

⎛ 2π t ⎞ ⎛ 2π t ⎞
H = 12 + 6cos ⎜ ⎟ + 2.5sin ⎜ ⎟, 0 ≤ t ≤ 52
⎝ 52 ⎠ ⎝ 52 ⎠

where H is the number of hours of daylight and t is the number of weeks since her first
recording.

Use this function to find

(c) the maximum and minimum values of H predicted by the model,

(3)
(d) the values for t when H = 16, giving your answers to the nearest whole number.

[You must show your working. Answers based entirely on graphical or numerical methods
are not acceptable.]
(6)

(Total 15 marks)
Year 13 Maths A-Level Predicted Paper 2

9. A large cylindrical tank has radius 40 m. Water flows into the cylinder from a pipe at a rate of
4000π m3 min−1. At time t, the depth of water in the tank is h m. Water leaves the bottom of the tank
through another pipe at a rate of 50πh m3 min−1.

a Show that t minutes after water begins to flow out of the bottom of the
dh
cylinder, 160 = 400 − 5h (6 marks)
dt
b When t = 0 min, h = 50 m. Find the exact value of t when h = 60 m. (6 marks)

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g(x)==33++ xx++ 2 ,
g(x) xx⩾ –2–2
(a) State the range of g.
(a) State the range of g.
(1)
(1)
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(b) Find g (x) and state its domain.
(b) Find g–1(x) and state its domain. (3)

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(c) Find the exact value of x for which (3)

(c) Find the exact value of x for whichg(x) = x

(4)
(d) Hence state the value of a for which g(x) = x
(4)
g(a) = g–1(a)
(d) Hence state the value of a for which (1)
(Total 9 marks)
g(a) = g–1(a)
(1)

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Year 13 Maths A-Level Predicted Paper 2

11. g(x) = ex − 1 + x − 6

(a) Show that the equation g(x) = 0 can be written as

x = ln (6 − x) +1, x < 6.
(2)

The root of g(x) = 0 is α.

The iterative formula

xn + 1 = ln (6 – xn) + 1, x0 = 2.

is used to find an approximate value for α.

(b) By choosing a suitable interval, show that α = 2.307 correct to 3 decimal places.
(3)
(Total 5 marks)

12. Use the substitution x = 4sin2θ to show that

π
3
3
⎛ x ⎞
∫0
⎜ ⎟ dx = λ
⎝ 4− x⎠ ∫
0
sin 2θ dθ ,

where λ is a constant to be determined.

(5)

13.(a) Prove that

nπ
2 cot 2x + tan x ≡ cot x, x≠ , n∈ℤ
2
(4)
(b) Hence, or otherwise, solve, for –π ≤ x < π,

6 cot 2x + 3 tan x = cosec2 x – 2.

Give your answers to 3 decimal places.

(Solutions based entirely on graphical or numerical methods are not acceptable.)

(6)
(Total 10 marks)
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(2)

END OF TEST – TOTAL 101 MARKS

Year 13 Maths A-Level Predicted Paper 2

Mark Scheme

1.

Part Working or answer an examiner might Mark Notes

expect to see

(i) a and b lie in the same direction B1 This mark is given for a valid
explanation

(ii) M1 This mark is given for showing the

vector problem graphically (may
be implied)

sin 30° sin θ M1 This mark is given for using the

=
6 3 sine rule as a method to find the
angle between –n and n – m
1.5 1
sin θ = =
6 4

θ = 14.5° A1 This mark is given for finding the

the angle between –n and n – m

Angle between m and m – n A1 This mark is given for the angle

between vector m and vector m –
= (180 – 30 – 14.5) = 135.5°
n

2.

Part Working or answer an examiner might Mark Notes

expect to see

(a) 26 = 64 B1 This mark is given for finding the first

term of the expansion

3x ⎞
6 M1 This mark is given for a method to
⎛
⎜ 2 + ⎟ = write out the binomial expansion
⎝ 4⎠
1 2
⎛ 3x ⎞ 6 4 ⎛ 3x ⎞
26 + 6 C1 25 ⎜ ⎟ + C 2 2 ⎜ ⎟ + …
⎝ 4 ⎠ ⎝ 4 ⎠
Year 13 Maths A-Level Predicted Paper 2

3x 9x 2 A1 This mark is given for a correct

= 64 + (6 × 32 × ) + (15 × 16 × ) + binomial expansion up to the second
4 16
… and third terms

= 64 + 144x + 135x2 + … A1 This mark is given for a fully correct

binomial expansion

(b) 3x B1 This mark is given for a correct

2 + = 1.925
4 explanation of how the expansion
could be used to find an estimate for
3x 1.9256
= –0.075 so x = –0.1
4
So find the value of 64 + 144x + 135x2
+… with x = –0.1

3.

Part Working or answer an examiner might Mark Notes

expect to see

(a) (x – 2)2 + (y + 4)2 – 4 – 16 – 8 = 0 M1 This mark is given for a method to

complete the square

Centre at x = 2 and y = –4, A1 This mark is given for finding the

correct coordinates of the centre
(2, –4)
of the circle

(x – 2)2 + (y + 4)2 – 28 = 0 A1 This mark is given for finding the

exact radius of the circle
Radius = √28 = 2√7

(b) M1 This mark is given for adding or

subtracting 2 from the length of
the radius of the circle

A1 This mark is given for deducing

both values of k

Tangent of x = k touches circle at 2 + √28 and
2 – √28

4.

(a)
Year 13 Maths A-Level Predicted Paper 2

(b)

(c) The tangent at x1 cuts the x-axis for a negative value of x, but x is only defined for x > 0.

5.

Assume that can be written as a fraction.

So where the fraction is in its simplest form, so p and q only have 1 as a common
factor.

So p2 can be divided by 7 and therefore p can be divided by 7.

, where m is an integer.

So q2 can be divided by 7 and therefore q can be divided by 7.

This is a contradiction. Both p and q can be divided by 7, but the assumption is that p and q only
have 1 as a common factor. So is irrational.

 Year 13 Maths A-Level Predicted Paper 2

6(a) π
x = 3θ sin θ , y = sec3 θ , 0 ≤ θ <
2
1 1 π
{When y = 8,} 8 = sec3 θ ⇒ cos3 θ = ⇒ cosθ = ⇒ θ =
8 2 3
M1
⎛π ⎞ ⎛π ⎞
k (or x) = 3 ⎜ ⎟ sin ⎜ ⎟
⎝3⎠ ⎝3⎠
3π
so k (or x) = A1
2
(2)
6(b) dx
= 3sin θ + 3θ cosθ B1
dθ
⎧ dx
⎨ y ∫ {dθ }⎫⎬ = (sec3 θ )(3sin θ + 3θ cosθ ) {dθ }
∫ M1
⎩ dθ ⎭

= 3 θ sec2 θ + tan θ sec2 θ dθ A1 *

∫
π
x = 0 and x = k ⇒ α = 0 and β = B1
3
(4)
6(c) M1
{ ∫θ sec θ dθ } = θ tanθ − ∫ tanθ {dθ}
2

dM1
= θ tanθ − ln(secθ ) or = θ tanθ + ln(cosθ ) A1

{ ∫ tanθ sec θ dθ } = 12 tan θ or 12 sec θ

2 2 2
M1
1
or where u = cosθ
2u 2
1 A1
or u 2 where u = tan θ
2
π π
3 3 3 3
{Area( R)} = ⎡⎢ 3θ tan θ − 3ln(secθ ) + tan 2 θ ⎤⎥ or ⎡⎢ 3θ tan θ − 3ln(secθ ) + sec 2 θ ⎤⎥
⎣ 2 ⎦0 ⎣ 2 ⎦0

⎛ ⎛π ⎞ 3 ⎞ ⎛ ⎛π ⎞ 3 ⎞ ⎛3⎞
= ⎜ 3 ⎜ ⎟ 3 − 3ln 2 + (3) ⎟ − ( 0 ) or ⎜ 3 ⎜ ⎟ 3 − 3ln 2 + (4) ⎟ − ⎜ ⎟
⎝ ⎝3⎠ 2 ⎠ ⎝ ⎝3⎠ 2 ⎠ ⎝2⎠
9 9 ⎛1⎞ 9
= + 3 π − 3ln 2 or + 3 π + 3ln ⎜ ⎟ or + 3 π − ln 8 or
2 2 ⎝2⎠ 2
A1 o.e.
⎛ 1 9+ 3π ⎞
ln ⎜ e 2 ⎟
⎝8 ⎠
(6)
(12 marks)

 Year 13 Maths A-Level Predicted Paper 2

7(a) Length DEA = 7(2.1) = 14.7 M1A1

(2)

7(b) Angle CBD = π − 2.1 M1

Both 7cos(π − 2.1) and 7sin(π − 2.1)

or
2
Both 7cos(π − 2.1) and 72 − ( 7cos(π − 2.1) )
dM1
or
2
Both 7sin(π − 2.1) and 72 − ( 7sin(π − 2.1) )

Or equivalents to these

P = 7cos(π − 2.1) + 7sin(π − 2.1) + 7 + 14.7 ddM1

= 31.2764... Awrt 31.3 A1

(4)

(6 marks)
 Year 13 Maths A-Level Predicted Paper 2

8(a) R = √ ( 62 + 2.52 ) = 6.5 B1

2.5
tan α = , ⇒ α = awrt 0.395 M1A1
6
(3)
8(b) (0,6), B1
awrt (1.97, 0) (5.11, 0) M1A1
(3)
8(c) Hmax = 18.5, Hmin = 5.5 M1A1A1
(3)
8(d)
Sub H = 16 and proceed to '6.5'cos ( 252π t ± '0.395') = 4 M1

⎛⎜
2π t ⎞
− '0.395' ⎟ = awrt 0.91 A1
⎝ 52 ⎠
52
t = ( awrt 0.908 ± '0.395' ) × =11 (10.78) dM1A1
2π

( 252π t ± '0.395') = awrt 2π − 0.908 ⇒ t = 48 (47.75) ddM1A1

(6)
(15 marks)

Pearson
Progression Step
Q Scheme Marks AOs
and Progress
descriptor

9a dh dV dh M1 3.1b 8th
States = ×
dt dt dV Solve differential
M1 3.1b equations in a
Deduces that V = πr 2 h = 1600πh range of contexts.
dV dh 1 M1 1.1b
Finds = 1600π and/or =
dh dV 1600π
dV M1 3.1b
States = 4000π − 50πh
dt
dh 1 M1 1.1b
Makes an attempt to find = ( 4000π − 50πh ) ×
dt 1600π
dh A1 1.1b
Shows a clear logical progression to state 160 = 400 − 5h
dt
(6)
 Year 13 Maths A-Level Predicted Paper 2

9b ⎛ 1 ⎞ 1 M1 2.2a 8th
Separates the variables ⎜
∫ ⎟ dh = ∫ dt
⎝ 400 − 5h ⎠ 160 Solve differential
equations in a
1 t A1 1.1b range of contexts.
Finds − ln ( 400 − 5h ) = +C
5 160
Uses the fact that t = 0 when h = 50 m to find C M1 1.1b
1
C = − ln (150 )
5
Substitutes h = 60 into the equation M1 3.1b
1 t 1
− ln ( 400 − 300 ) = − ln (150 )
5 160 5
Uses law of logarithms to write M1 2.2a
1 1 t
ln (150 ) − ln (100 ) =
5 5 160
1 ⎛ 150 ⎞ t
⇒ ln ⎜ ⎟ =
5 ⎝ 100 ⎠ 160

⎛3⎞ A1 1.1b
States correct final answer t = 32 ln ⎜ ⎟ minutes.
⎝2⎠
(6)
(12 marks)

 Year 13 Maths A-Level Predicted Paper 2

10(a) yÖ 3 B1
(1)
2
y = 3 + x + 2 ⇒ y − 3 = x + 2 ⇒ x = ( y − 3) − 2 M1 A1
10(b)
2
⇒ g−1 ( x) = ( x − 3) − 2, with xÖ 3 A1

(3)

g( x) = x ⇒ 3 + x + 2 = x
2
⇒ x + 2 = ( x − 3) ⇒ x2 − 7 x + 7 = 0 M1 A1
10(c)
7 ± 21 7 + 21
⇒ x = ⇒x= only M1 A1
2 2
(4)

7 + 21
10(d) a= B1 ft
2
(1)
(9 marks)

11(a) 0 = e x−1 + x − 6 ⇒ x = ln(6 − x) + 1 M1 A1*

(2)
11(b) Chooses interval [2.3065,2.3075] M1
g(2.3065)=-0.0002(7), g(2.3075)=0.004(4) dM1
Sign change and continuous function hence root (correct to 3dp) A1
** NEW to this syllabus. If you do not include the words “continuous
(3)
function” you lose the mark**

12. dx dx
{x = 4sin 2
θ ⇒} = 8sin θ cosθ or = 4sin 2θ or dx = 8sinθ cosθ dθ B1
dθ dθ

4sin 2 θ 4sin 2 θ M1
∫ 4 − 4sin 2 θ
. 8sin θ cosθ {dθ } or
∫ 4 − 4sin 2 θ
. 4sin 2θ {dθ }

M1
=
∫ tan θ . 8sin θ cos θ {dθ } or
∫ tan θ . 4sin 2θ {dθ }

=
∫ 8sin 2 θ dθ A1

3 3 π
3 = 4sin 2 θ or = sin 2 θ or sin θ = ⇒ θ = {x = 0 → θ = 0} B1
4 2 3
(5)
 Year 13 Maths A-Level Predicted Paper 2

13(a) 2 B1
2cot 2 x + tan x ≡ + tan x
tan 2 x
M1
(1 − tan 2 x ) tan 2 x
≡ +
tan x tan x
1 M1
≡
tan x
≡ cot x A1*
(4)
13(b) 6cot 2 x + 3tan x = cosec2 x − 2 ⇒ 3cot x = cosec2 x − 2

2
⇒ 3cot x = 1 + cot x − 2 M1
2
⇒ 0 = cot x − 3cot x −1 A1
3 ± 13 M1
⇒ cot x =
2
2 M1
⇒ tan x = ⇒ x = ..
3 ± 13
⇒ x = 0.294, − 2.848, − 1.277 ,1.865 A2,1,0
(6)
(10 marks)

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