Class Index Number

Name: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

METHODIST GIRLS' SCHOOL

Founded in 1887

END-OF-YEAR EXAMINATION 2022

Secondary 3
Friday MATHEMATICS 4049/01
7 October 2022 Paper1 1 h 30 min

Candidates answer on the Question Paper.

No Additional Materials are required.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name, class and index number in the spaces at the top of this page.
Write in dark blue or black pen.
You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.

Answer all the questions.

If working is needed for any question it must be shown with the answer.
Omission of essential working will result in loss of marks.
The use of an approved scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate.
If the degree of accuracy is not specified in the question, and if the answer is not exact, give the
answer to three significant figures. Give answers in degrees to one decimal place.
For 1[, use either your calculator value or 3.1 ' 2, unless the question requires the answer in terms of
1[ .

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total of the marks for this paper is 60.

This question paper consists of 19 printed pages and 1 blank page.

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Mathematical Formulae

Compound Interest
Total amount= P{l+-r-)' n
~ 100

Mensuration
Curved surface area of a cone = nrl

Surface area of a sphere= 4 rcr 2

Volume of a cone= .!..rcr 2 h

3

Volume of a sphere = ~ nr 3
3

1
Area of a triangle =
2 absin C
Arc length = r0, where 0 is in radians

Sector area = _!_ r 2 e , where 0 is in radians

2

Trigonometry
a b C
-- --=--
sin A sin B sin C

a 2 = b 2 + c 2 -2bccosA

Statistics
Mean= L fx
If

Standard deviation =

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1 (a) Express 1800 as a product of its prime factors, leaving your answers in index
notation.

Answer.................. .. . [1]

(b) 1800 .
Hence, find b such that - - 1s a perfect square.
b

Answer b =............... ... [1]

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(a) Given that a =

T11ition=
4 + bed find the value of b when a == 4, e = -1 and d 2.
2
2e-3, w·it
~~--·
~ 4
"--

Answer b =..... ..................... [1]

(b) Given that a = ✓ 4 + bed , express e in terms of a, b and d.

2e-3

Answer....... .. ... .... ...................... [1]

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2 a2-b2
. .fy b(b- a)
3 SImp1I 2 •
b3 ab

Answer.................. ............... [3]

4 It is given that sin 42° = 0.669 and cos 134° = -0.695 when corrected to 3 significant
figures. Without the use of a calculator, find the value of sin 138° + cos 46°.

Answer... .... ... . ........ .. .... [2]

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5 The selling price of a particular model of an electric car is $173 500.

(a) A car salesman earns a commission of 15% from the sale:s of this car. Calculate
the commission earned from selling this car.

Answer $. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. [1]

(b) Mr Tan intends to buy the car using hire purchase. He has to make a 20%
downpayment and pay monthly instalments of $3200 over 4 years.
Find the annual simple interest rate of this hire purchase scheme.

Answer ......................... % [3]

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6 (a) Simplify ( ;'..,

9
J,
I

giving your answer in positive index funn.

Answer................................ [1]

(b) Given that x =76>' , find an expression in terms of x for 49 12 Y.

Answer............................... [1]

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2
Tuition
(c) Show that, for all positive integers of x, (4x-1) - (3x + 1) 2 is di\ii~
·wrlL
Answer [3)

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7 (a) . . x-2 2x+l x+3

Solve the rnequahty - - < - - ~ - - .
2 3 4

Answer.... ...................................... [3]

(b) Hence, show your answer on the number line.

Answer [1]

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3 2
8 Solve the equation
2
x = - - , giving your answers to 2 deciJmal places.
x +2x- 6 x -2

Answer x = ............... ... .... or. .. .. .. ....... . .... .... . [4]

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Answer ... ....... .............. ........ ......... [1]

(b) Hence, sketch the graph of y=x2 +4x-12.

Answer [2]
y

--------1----------x

(c) Find the value of c such that x 2 + 4x-12 = c has only 1 solution.

Answer c =.................. ......... [1]

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10 The illumination, I units, of a lightbulb varies inversely as the square of the distance, d
metres. Given that the illumination is 9 units when the distance is 2 m,

(a) express Jin terms of d,

Answer. . ...... .. ........................... [2]

(b) sketch the graph of I against d,

Answer [1]
I

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(c) find the percentage change in the illumination of the lightbulb which is required
to increase the distance of the buJb to twice its original value.

Answer .... ... .. .... . ........ ...... % [2]

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11 X and Y are two geometrically similar open containers.

The ratio of the depths of container Xto container Y is l : 9.

(a)

Answ(!r ... .... ... .... .... .... cm [1]

(b) It takes 3 minutes to paint the exterior surface of container X. Given that the rate
of painting remains constant, find the time taken to paint the exterior surface of
container Y.

Answer ....... ... . .. ....... .. min [2]

(c) If the capacity of the container Y is 25 000 cm 3, find the capacity of container X.

Answer ... .. ..... .. ..... .. .. cm 3 [2]

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12 ABCD are 4 points of a field. B is 500m due south of A and BC is 750m with Con a
bearing of 060° from B. AD is 600m and LBAD = I 00°

(a) Using a scale of 1cm to represent 100m, construct a plan of the field. [2]

(b) On the same plan constructed in part (a), construct the angle bisector of LBCD. [1]

(c) On the same plan constructed in part (a), construct the perpendicular bisector of (l]
AD.

(d) Point X lies on the intersection of the angle bisector of LBCD and the
perpendicular bisector of AD.

Complete the following statement:

Answer (2)
Xis equidistant to the points ____ and ____ equidistant from the lines
- - - - and - - - -

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13 (a)

-
D --
E

Paul claims that L.ACD is an interior angle of another regular polygon.

Explain whether you agree with him.

Answer [3]

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(b) In a soccer league, each team must play with every other team. The number of
soccer matches is recorded below:

Number of soccer teams (t) 1 2 3 4 5

Number of soccer matches m 0 1 3 6

(i) How many soccer matches will take place when there are 7 soccer teams?

Answer........................ [1]

(ii) Write down a formula form, number of soccer matches, in terms oft,
number of soccer teams.

Answer.......................... [1]

(iii) Hence or otherwise, find the number of soccer matches when there are 15
soccer teams.

Answer........................ [l]

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14 In the diagram, it is given that the gradient of line AB is T ·u it iO11

~.
The coordinates of B is (; 8) and the points A and C lie on ~il}
B(4, 8) .,

(a) Show that the coordinates of A is (-2,0).

Answer [1]

(b) C lies on the equation 2 y + 3x = 6. Find the coordinates of C.

Answer..... ..... ........... ... [1]

(c) Find the equation of the straight line that is parallel to BC and passes through point
A.

Answer. .............................. [2]

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(d) Find the area of MBC.

Answer .................. units2 [1]

(e) Hence, find the shortest distance of C to AB.

Answer .................. units [2]

(f) State the coordinates of E such that ABCE is a parallelogram.

Answer........................ [1]

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Answer Key
1. (a) 23x32x52 (b)b=2
4 3 2
2. (a)b=42 (b) c= + a
2a 2 -bd
_ _ a(b-a)
3
(a+b)
4. 1.364
5. (a) $26025 (b) 2.67%
6. (a) .!.x3 y 6 (b) x4
3
7. (a) -8 < x::;; 1
8. 1.39 or8.61
T Ul.t1on ■

9. (a) y=(x+2) 2 -16 (c) c = -lQ

3
10. (a) != ~ (c)-75%
d
wit
11. (a) 45 (b) 243 (c) 34.3
12. (d) A, D, BC, CD
13. (a) number of sides 18, Agree. (b )(i) 21 (ii) m = _!_ t(t --- 1) (iii) 105
2
14. (a)( -2, 0) (b) C(2, 0) (c) y = 4x +8 (d) 16 (e) 3.2 (f) ( -4, -8)

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 Class Index Number

Name:

METHODIST GIRLS' SCHOOL

Founded in 1887

END-OF-YEAR EXAMINATION 2022

Secondary 3

Tuesday MATHEMATICS 4048/02

4 October 2022 Paper2 2h

Candidates answer on the Question Paper.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your class, name and index number in the spaces at the top of this page.
Write in dark blue or black pen.
You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.

Answer all the questions.

If working is needed for any question it must be shown with the answer.
Omission of essential working will result in loss of marks.
The use of an approved scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate.
If the degree of accuracy is not specified in the question, and if the answer is not exact, give
the answer to three significant figures. Give answers in degrees to one decimal place.
For 1r, use either your calculator value or 3.142, unless the question requires the answer in
terms of tr.

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ) at the end of each question or part question.
The total of the marks for this paper is 80.

This question paper ~onsists of 18 printed pages and 2 blank pages.

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Mathematical Formulae

Compound Interest

Mensuration
Curved surface area of a cone = rrrl

?
Surface area of a sphere= 4 rrr ~

Volume of a cone= ! nr 2 h
3

Volume of a sphere = .i nr 3
3

. le = -l ab sm
Area of a tnang . C
2

Arc length = r0 , where 0 is in radians

Sector area= 2. r 2 e, where 0 is in radians

2

Trigonometry
a b C
- - = - - = -·-
sin A sin B sin C

a 2 = b 2 + c 2 - 2bc cos A

Statistics
Mean= L fx
I: f

Standard deviation =

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1 Plastic waste is one of Singapore's largest waste streams.

In 2020, 868 000 tonnes of plastic waste was generated. However, only 4% is recycled,
the rest is incinerated and sent to Semakau Landfill in 2020.

Calculate the mass of plastic waste, in kg, incinerated and sent to Semakau Landfill in 2020.
Give your answer in standard form. [l tonne (t) = l 000 kilograms (kg)]

Answer .................................. kg [2]

(a) . le fr action
Express as a smg . . . . l ,. _ 7 2x + 1
m its sunp est 1orm - - + - - .
2.
2x-3 6-4x

Answer ........................... [2]

5a-3b 4
(b) Given that - - - =-, find the ratio of a: b.
2a 3

Answer .............................. [2]

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3. A home appliances store is offering a mega sale of the following products.

L-----------''-----__.___---- - '- +- -'-- iti O 11

0.7 Litre 1 Litre 0.7 Litne Rice Coo er
Rice Cooker Kettle &
1 Litre Kettle
t
W1 .
•
'~ ',
Sale: $87 Sale: $49
Usual price: $185 Usual price: $85 Save 45%
Usual price: $27

(i) Calculate the percentage discount given for the 0.7 litre rice cooker.

Answer ...................... .. % [2]

(ii) The usual price of$85 for the I litre kettle is exclusive of 7% Goods and
Services Tax (GST). Calculate the usual price of the kettle with GST.

Answer $ ... ..... .. .. ..... .... .... [2]

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(iii) Peggy wants to buy both the kettle and the rice cooker as a Mother's Day gift.
Peggy thinks that she will save more if she buys them as a bundle.
Determine if the bundle is a better deal than buying the appliances separately
at the sale. Justify the decision with calculations.

Answer [3]

4. (a) Mary borrows $3 500 for 2 years at compound interest of 8% per year.
Calculate the interest Mary will pay on the loan.

Answer$ ........................ [2]

(b) Pauline spent NZD 780 on her credit card when she was on a holiday in New
Zealand.
The credit card company charges a credit card administrative fee of 3% on the
amount charged and uses an exchange rate between Singapore dollars (SGD) and
New Zealand dollars (NZD) of SGD 1 = NZD 1.17.
Calculate the total amount in Singapore dollars that Pauline has to pay the credit
card company.

Answer SGD ........................ [3]

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5. The diagram below shows four points P, Q, Rand Son the circumference of a circle with
centre 0. PR is the diameter. A straight line AB is tangent to the circle at Sand QS
intersects the diameter at T. It is given that LSRP = 38° and LPRQ = 42° .

, ■ I

u1t1on
it r-
. .:~
~·

(a) Patricia claims that LOPQ = LORQ = 42° . Justify, stating your reasons clearly, if
her claim is correct.
Answer [3]

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(b) Find, by stating all reasons clearly

(i) LQPS,

Answer .............................. [2]

(ii) LRSB,

Answer .............................. [2]

(iii) LPTQ.

Answer .............................. [2]

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(a) Show that triangle PQR is congruent to triangle RSP.

Answer [3]

(b) Show that triangle PFE is similar to triangle PQR.

Answer [2]

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(c) Find the area of triangle PQE.

Answer ... ... ... .. .. .. .. ............ cm2 [2]

(d) Find
(i) Area of llPQR
Area of QREF '

Answer .. .... ...... ... ... ... .... ..... [2]

(ii) Area of AR.SP
Area of llPQE

Answer ... ........ .. ...... .. .... ..... [1]

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7. Airport Yis 500 km away from AirportX.
The bearing of Airport Y from Airport Xis 064 °.

13

180km

-luitic)n
•
w
, a
X

(a) An aircraft leaves Airport X at 14 00 on Monday to fly to Airport Y at a speed of

375 km/h along the path XY. Calculate the time at which the aircraft is expected to
arrive at Airport Y.

Answer ...... . .... ...... ...... .. .... . .. .. .. ..... [2]

(b) After the aircraft has travelled 200 km to A, it is diverted to Airport B due to bad
weather at Airport Y. Airport B is 180 km due north of Airport Y.

(i) Show that the distance from A to Airport Bis 412 km, correct to 3 significant
figures.
Answer [3]

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(ii) Calculate the bearing of A from Airport B.

Answer ...................... .. ...... [3]

(iii) C is the point along the aircraft's path AB nearest to Airport Y.

Calculate the shortest distance from C to Airport Y.

Answer ............ .. ............... km [2]

(c) At the taxi stand, Peter, measuring 1.8 m tall, is able to see the top of the air traffic
control tower at an angle of elevation of 9°. The taxi stand is 0.63 km away from the
air traffic control tower.
Calculate the height of the air traffic control tower at Airport B, giving your answer
to the nearest metre.

Answer .......... .. ................. m [2]

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3 3
S. The variables x and y are connected by the equation y = - x + 3x + 1 .
10
Some corresponding values of x and y are given in the following table.

X -1 -0.5 -0.25 0 0.5 1 2 3 3.5

y -1.7 -0.46 0.25 1 2.46 m 4.6 1.9 -1.36

(a) Calculate the value of m. Answer m = ... .. . .. .... ....... .. . . .... [1]

On the grid opposite, using a scale of 4 cm to represent 1 unit on the horizontal axis
(b)
and a scale of 2 cm to represent 1 unit on the vertical axis draw the graph of
3x 3
y =--+3x+1 for -ls xs 3.5. [3]
10

(c) (i) On the same grid, draw the graph of 2 y + x = 2 . [1]

Show that the points of intersections of the line and curve give the solutions of
(ii)
the equation -3x 3 + 35x = 0. [2]

(iii) Use your graphs to solve the equation -3x 3 + 35x =0 for -1 s x s 3 .5 .

Answer x = . ... .. . . . ...... or .. . . . ....... .. . [1]

(d) By drawing a tangent, find the gradient of the curve at x = 2.

Answer ... .... .. .. .......... .. ... .... ... .[2]

(e) Using your graph, solve the equation - x 3 + lOx = 0 for - 1s x s 3.5.

Answer x = . ... . . . .... . . .. or .......... .. . . . [2]

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i
t
I

I
I !

,- HH-t-t-t-+-1-+++·l-t--t++-.+t-+-t-t-t-HI--Hl-t-t--H- H - HI--Hl-t-H- t-t-++++-t-+-t-++ 1- H· · r-

I
I

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9. A group of x people arrange to go on a holiday and share the total cost of $10 560 equalJy.
(a) Write down an expression, in terms of x, for the amount each member of the group
should pay.

Answer$ .. ............... ...... .... [1]

Shortly before the holiday, two more people join the group and the duration of the holiday
is extended. The total cost now rises by $3 480.
(b) Write down an expression, in terms of x, for the amount each member of the group
should pay now.

Answer$ ....................... . ... [1]

The cost per person is $120 more than was originally expected.
(c) Write down an equation in x, and show that it reduces to x 2 - - 27 x + 176 = 0.

Answer [3]

(d) Solve the equation x 2 -27x+ 176 = 0.

Answer x = ............... or ....... . ....... [3]

(e) Hence, find the possible amount(s) each member of the original group was intended
to pay.

Answer$ ... ...... .............. . .... . ..... [2]

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10 To minimise plastic waste and implement new solutions in plastic waste recycling,
recycling bins are placed in supermarkets in New Zealand to collect soft plastic
packaging. • •

RECYCLE
FTPLAsn
PACKAGJHG
HW

Example of the recycling bin

Source: https://www.recycling.kiwi.nz/

The recycling bin can be modelled as a cylinder with a diameter of 40 cm and height of
65 cm.

65 cm

(a) Calculate the maximum volume of soft plastic packaging that each bin can collect.

Answer .................................. cm3 [2]

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(b) The soft plastic packaging collected are then further processed and repurposed into
useful products such as environmentally friendly fence posts .

....
Soft plastic wastes are collected. Collected soft plasti. are further processed.

The processed material are used in the manufacture of the

fence posts.
Source: https://www.futurepost.co.nz/

Each fence post is made up of a cone of both the diameter and height of 10 cm, and a
cylinder of varying lengths.

The table below shows the specifications of the fence posts manufactured at the
factory.

II III IV
Total Le 1800 2100 2250 2400
10.6 12.4 13.3 14.1

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A community of farmers decide to buy 2 500 fence posts of Type 1) U }t I O 11

170cm

(i) The floor manager of the factory, Ms. Halliday, estimated that no more than
400 completely filled bins of soft plastic packaging are needed to manufacture
2 500 fence posts. Ms. Peterson, the supervisor, estimated that more than 400
completely filled bins of soft plastic packaging are needed.
Determine, with calculations, if Ms. Halliday or Ms. Peterson is correct.

Answer [4]

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(ii) The order of the 2 500 fence posts is to be del ivered in a single trip to the
farmers using a heavy goods vehicle. The rental cost of the heavy vehicle
increases as its maximum load it can carry increases.

Explain, showing your calculations clearly, which vehicle can be used to

transport the order of 2 500 fence posts at the lowest possible cost.
[ 1tonne = 1 000 kg]

Heavy Goods Vehicle Maximum Weight of Loa<ll (tonnes)

A 7.5
B 18
C 26
D 30
E 32

Answer [3]

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Methodist Girls' School Mathematics Paper 2 S•~ 3 End-of-Year Examination 2022

 Class Index Number

Name: - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - -

METHODIST GIRLS' SCHOOL

Founded in 1887

END-OF-YEAR EXAMINATION 2022

Secondary 3
Friday MATHEMATICS 4049/01
7 October 2022 Paper1 1 h 30 min

Candidates answer on the Question Paper.

No Additional Materials are required.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name, class and index number in the spaces at the top of this page.
Write in dark blue or black pen .
You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.

Answer all the questions.

If working is needed for any question it must be shown with the answer.
Omission of essential working will result in loss of marks.
The use of an approved scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate.
If the degree of accuracy is not specified in the question, and if the answer is not exact, give the
answer to three significant figures. Give answers in degrees to one decimal place.
For ,r, use either your calculator value or 3.142, unless the question requires the answer in terms of
1f .

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total of the marks for this paper is 60.

This question paper consists of 19 printed pages and 1 blank page.

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Mathematical Formulae

Compound Interest

Total amount= P~
~
+-r-)n
100

Mensuration
Curved surface area of a cone = nrl

2
Surface area of a sphere= 4 nr

1 2
Volume of a cone = -1tr h
3

Volume of a sphere= iw 3
3

Area of a triangle = .!_ absin C

2

Arc length = r0, where 0 is in radians

Sector area= _!_r 2 0, where 0 is in radians

2

Trigonometry
a b C
--=--=--
sin A sin B sin C

a 2 = b 2 + c 2 - 2bc cos A

Statistics
Mean= L fx
"I:, f

Standard deviation =

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1 (a) Express 1800 as a product of its prime factors, leaving your answers in index
notation.

[Bl]

(b) 1800 .
Hence, find b such that - - 1s a perfect square.
b

[Bl]

Answer b =2.... . . . . . . . . [1]

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2 (a) Given that a = 4 +bed , find the value of b when a = 4, c = -1 and d =2 .

2c-3

4
= 4 +b(-1)(2)
2(-1)-3

16 = 4-2b
-5
-80 = 4-2b
2b= 84
b=42 [Al]

Answer b = 42: ..... .... ..... .... .. [1]

(b) Given that a = ✓ 4 + bed , express e in terms of a, b and d.

2c-3

2 4+bcd
a=---
2c-3
2
a (2c-3) =4+bed
2a 2e-3a 2 = 4 +bed
2a 2 e - bed = 4 + 3a 2
e(2a 2 -bd) = 4 + 3a 2
4+3a 2
e=---
2a2 -bd
[Al]

4+3a 2 [1]
Answt::r c = - - -
2a2 - bd

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2 a2-b2
3 . . t·fy
S1mp l b(b-a) . 2 .
b3 ab

b(b-a) 2 ab 2
- - - x - - - [Ml change to x conjugate]]
b3 a2 -b2
=(b-a)2x a
(a-b)(a+b)
r-fuitio11

Answer................................. [3]

4 It is given that sin 42° = 0.669 and cos134° = -0.695 when corrected to 3 significant
figures. Without the use of a calculator, find the value of sin 138° + cos 46°.

sin 138° + cos46° = sin 42° + (-cosl34°) [Ml]

= 0.669 + 0.695
= 1.364 [Al]

Answer......................... [2]

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5 The selling price of a particular model of an electric car is $173 500.

(a) A car salesman earns a commission of 15% from the sales of this car. Calculate
the commission earned from selling this car.

__!2_ x 173500 = $26025 [A 1]

100

Answer $...... ... .. .... ... ..... ... (1]

(b) Mr Tan intends to buy the car using hire purchase. He has to make a 20%
down payment and pay monthly instalments of $3200 over 4 years.
Find the annual simple interest rate of this hire purchase scheme.

Loan Amount= 80% x $173500 = $138 800

Total Instalment paid= 3200 x 4 x 12 = $153600

Interest paid= 153 600 - 138 800 = $14800 [Ml]

Let r be interest rate

14800 = 138800xrx4 [Ml]
100
r=2.67%pa [Al]

Answer ... ...................... % [3]

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6 (a) Simplify (
6
;_, 2
J2 , giving your answer in positive index form.
9

x
( 9y_,2
6
J= 3x
2
1
y 3 6
[Bl]

Answer................................ (1)

(b) Given that x = 76Y , find an expression in terms of x for 49 12Y.

= (76y)4
= x 4 [Al]

Answer............................... [1]

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(c) Show that, for all positive integers of x, ( 4x-1) 2 -(3x+ 1)2 is divisible by 7.

Answer [3]

( 4x - 1) 2 - (3x + 1) 2
= [( 4x-1) +(3x + 1)]-[(4x-1)-(3x + 1)] [Ml]

= 7x(x-2) [Ml]

Tuition
Since 7 is a factor , (tVlt x + 1)2 · [Al]

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7 (a) . . x-2 2x+l x+3

Solve the mequahty - - < - - :$; - -.
2 3 4

x-2 2x+l 2x+l x+3

--<-- --3 <
- -4- .
2 3

3x-6<4x+2 4x+4 :$; 3x+9

x>-8 [Ml] x:$;1 [Ml]

-8 < x :$; 1 [Al]

Answer........... . ... ...... ..... ...... .. ....... . (3]

(b) Hence, show your answer on the number line.

Answer [1]

o------• X •

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8
. - -3x- - = -2- , g1vrng
So lve the equation . . your answers to 2 d ecnna
. I p Iaces.
x 2 +2x-6 x-2

3x 2
----=
2
x +2x-6 x-2
3x(x-2) = 2(x 2 + 2x-6)
3x 2 -6x = 2x 2 +4x-12
x 2 -10x+l2=0 [Ml]
-(-10)± ✓.-(--10-)2---4(-1)-
(12-)
x = - - - - - ' - - - - - - [Ml]
2(1)
= 1.39 or 8.61 (2dp) [A2]

Answer x = ............... ...... or ..... .... ........ .... ... [4]

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9 It is given that y = x 2 +4x-12.

2
(a) Express y = x +4x-12 in the form y = (x+a) 2 +b.

y = x 2 +4x+(2) 2 -(2) 2 -12

=(x+2) 2 -16 [Bl]

Answer ...... ...................... ............. [1]

(b) Hence, sketch the graph of y = x 2 + 4x -12.

Answer [2]
T11·tion
[Ml for shape and label]
Ml for x and y axes and
turning point

(c) Find the value of c such that x 2 + 4x -12 = c has only I solution.

Answer c =-16 [1]

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10 The illumination, I units, of a lightbulb varies inversely as the square of the distance, d
metres. Given that the illumination is 9 units when the distance is 2 m,

(a) express I in terms of d,

k
I = - [Ml]
d2

9=_!_
(2)2
k=36

Answer... ... .... ... .................. .. .... [2]

(b) sketch the graph of I against d,

Answer [1]
I

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(c) find the percentage change in the illumination of the lightbulb which is required
to increase the distance of the bulb to twice its original value.

Deduct Im ifno % in 100%

Answer ............................ % [2]

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11 X and Y are two geometrically similar open containers.

The ratio of the depths of container Xto container Y is 1 : 9.

(a) Find the depth of container Y given that the depth of container Xis 5 cm.

Depth = 9 x 5 = 45 cm [B 1]

Answer ...................... cm [1]

(b) It takes 3 minutes to paint the exterior surface of container X. Given that the rate
of painting remains constant, find the time taken to painlt the exterior surface of
container Y.

Let time taken to paint exterior surface of Y be a

(¼)' -! [Ml]
1 3
-=-
81 a

a =243 [Al]

Answer ...................... min [2]

(c) If the capacity of the container Y is 25 000 cm 3, find the capacity of container X.

r
Let capacity of Xbe x

(¼ = 25~00 [Ml]
x =34.3cm 3 (3sf) [Al]

Answer ..................... cm 3 [2]

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12 ABCD are 4 points of a field. B is 500m due south of A and BC is 750m with Con a
bearing of060° from B. AD is 600m and L.BAD = 100°

(a) Using a scale of 1cm to represent 100m, construct a plan of the field. [2]

(b) On the same plan constructed in part (a), construct the angle bisector of L.BCD. [1]

(c) On the same plan constructed in part (a), construct the perpendicular bisector of [1]
AD.

(d) Point X lies on the intersection of the angle bisector of LBCD and the
perpendicular bisector of AD.

Complete the following statement:

Answer {Bl} [2]

Xis equidistant to the points A_ ___ and D____ equidistant from the
lines BC _ _ _ _ and CD_ _ __
{Bl}

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13 (a) The following shows an equilateral triangle ABC and part of a regular nonagon
BCDE ... . .
A

-
D --
E

Paul claims that LACD is an interior angle of another regular polygon.

Explain whether you agree with him.

Answer •
.., 1...,.
D
[3]

LA CB = 60° (int angles of an Equilateral Triangle) [M \]

":t. l
LBCD= ( 9 - 2)xlS0° =140°
9
wit
LACD = 360°-60°-140°(anglesatapoint) Ml ~ {j;'
=160° [ ] ©◄

Exterior angle of polygon formed by ACD = 20°

Let Number of sides = 360°--,--20° =18 [Ml]

Paul is right. Since the number of sides is a positive integer, LACD is an

interior angle of another regular polygon. [A I]

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(b) In a soccer league, each team must play with every other team. The number of
soccer matches is recorded below:

Number of soccer teams (t) 1 2 3 4 5

Number of soccer matches (m) 0 1 3 6

(i) How many soccer matches will take place when there are 7 soccer teams?

Answer 21 [Bl]............ [1]

(ii) Write down a formula form, number of soccer matches, in terms oft,
number of soccer teams.

[Bl]
1 1 2 1 [l]
Answer m=-t(t-l) or m=-t --t ............ .
2 2 2
(iii) Hence or otherwise, find the number of soccer matches when there are 15
soccer teams.

[Bl]

Answer 105....... ..... [1]

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14 In the diagram, it is given that the gradient of line AB is _i.

3
The coordinates of B is (4, 8) and the points A and C lie on the x-ax is.
y
B(4, 8)

(a) Show that the coordinates of A is (-2, 0).

Answer [1)

y-coordinate of A is 0
Let x-coordinate be a.
8-0 4
--=-
4-a 3
24 = 16 - 4a
a= -2

Therefore, coordinates of A is (-2, 0)

(b) C lies on the equation 2y+3x = 6. Find the coordinates of C.

At x-axis, y = 0
2(0)+3x=6
3x=6
x=2
C( 2, 0)[Al]

Answer... ....... ... ... ... ... .. [1)

(c) Find the equation of the straight line that is parallel to BC and passes through point
A.

Gradient of BC= S-O =4 [Ml]

4-2
y-0=4(x+2)
y=4x+8
[Al]

Answer. . ............................. [2)

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(d) Find the area of MBC.

1
Area= -x4x8=16 [Al]
2

Answer .................. units 2 [1]

(e) Hence, find the shortest distance of C to AB.

Length of AB= ✓[4-(-2)] 2 +(8-0) 2 = 10 [Ml]

Let shortest distance of C to AB be x
16=_.!_(IO)(x)
2
x = 3.2 [Al]

Answer .............. .... units [2]

(f) State the coordinates of E such that ABCE is a parallelogram.

( 2 - 6, 0 - 8) = (-4, -8) [BI]

Answer ..................... . .. [1]

End of Paper

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 Class Index Number

Name : - - -ANSWER SCHEME- - - - -

METHODIST GIRLS' SCHOOL

Founded in 1887

END-OF-YEAR EXAMINATION 2022

Secondary 3

Tuesday MATHEMATICS 4048/02

4 October 2022 Paper2 2h

Candidates answer on the Question Paper.

No Additional Materials are required.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your class, name and index number in the spaces at the top of this page.
Write in dark blue or black pen.
You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid .

Answer all the questions.

If working is needed for any question it must be shown with the answer.
Omission of essential working will result in loss of marks.
The use of an approved scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate.
If the degree of accuracy is not specified in the question, and if the answer is not exact, give
the answer to three significant figures. Give answers in degrees to one decimal place.
For ,r, use either your calculator value or 3.142, unless the question requires the answer in
terms of ,r.

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total of the marks for this paper is 80.

This question paper consists of 18 printed pages and 2 blank pages.

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Mathematical Formulae

Compound Interest
)n
~
Total amount= P 1 +--
r
100

Mensuration
Curved surface area of a cone = nrl

2
Surface area of a sphere= 41tr

Volume of a cone = .!. nr 2 h

3

Volume ofa sphere= j_nr 3

3

Area of a triangle = .!_ absin C

2

Arc length= r0, where 0is in radians

Sector area = _!_ r 2 0 , where 0 is in radians

2

Trigonometry
a b C
- - = - - = ---
sin A sin B sin C

a 2 = b 2 + c 2 - 2bc cos A

Statistics
Mean= L fx
2: /

Standard deviation =

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1 Plastic waste is one of Singapore' s largest waste streams.

In 2020, 868 000 tonnes of plastic waste was generated. However, only 4% is recycled,
the rest is incinerated and sent to Semakau Landfill in 2020.

Calculate the mass of plastic waste, in kg, incinerated and sent to Semakau Landfill in 2020.
Give your answer in standard form. (1 tonne (t) = 1 000 kilograms (kg)]

mass incinerated
96
= x868000x1000 ~
100 ~
=8.3328xl0 kg
8
0
Answer ............ . ....... ... ........... kg [2]

. . . . . 7 2x+l
2. (a) Express as a single fraction m its simplest form--+--.
2x-3 6-4x

7 2x+l
--+--
2x-3 6-4x
7 2x+l
=--+---
2x-3 2(3-2x)
7 2x+l
= 2x-3 - 2(2x;:J.1 ~
_ l 4 -( 2x+l) · 1·uiti Q n
- 2(2x-3) •

=
14-2x-1 Wl
2(2x-3)
13-2x
=
2(2x-3)

Answer ..... . ..... ... ....... .. .... [2]

(b) .
Given 5a - 3b 4 fim d t h e ratio
that---=-, . o f a: b .
2a 3
3(5a-3b) = 8a

~
15a-9b =8a
7a=9b
a 9
-=-
b 7
:.a:b=9:7 0
Answer .. . ... .... ........ ....... ..... [2]

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3. A home appliances store is offering a mega sale of the fo llow ing products.

0. 7 Litre 1 Litre 0.7 Litre Rice

Rice Cooker Kettle Cooker Bt
1 Litre Ke1tle
Sale: $87 Sale: $49
Usual orice: $185 Usual price: $85 Save 45%
T iti Q ~sual price: $270
(i) Calculate the percentagH.scount give~ for the 0.7 litre rice cooker.

Percentage discount Wit .,~

)JjP
=185-87
- - - x 1000/1 0
185
EJ
Ml

=52.9729 ... %
= 53.0% (3sf) 0
Answer ..... ... . ....... .. .... .. % [2]

(ii) The usual price of $85 for the l litre kettle is exclusive of 7% Goods and
Services Tax (GST). Calculate the usual price of the kettle with GST.

Percentage discount

=~ x107
100
E]
=$90.95 0

Answer $ ... ... . . .... ....... .... .. [2]

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(iii) Peggy wants to buy both the kettle and the rice cooker as a Mother' s Day gift.
Peggy thinks that she will save more if she buys them as a bundle.
Determine if the bundle is a better deal than buying the appliances separately
at the sale. Justify the decision with calculations.

Answer ,.. ' . [3]

Bundle price Since it costs =-$.:..:12=-=·=-50;::...,.:ach::.;e:::a:.&:,,;:;.:....:;.;__:..i...=~~==~ the bundle

is not a better deal. W• 1 ,,,.,... ;;
= 100-45 x
270 ~ ;r- Z\.
100 ~ iJ-
=$148.50 ~
Separately
=$(87 +49)
=$136 ~
(4) (a) Mary borrows $3 500 for 2 years at compound interest of 8% per year.
Calculate the interest Mary will pay on the loan.

Interest

=3500(1+ ~ )'-3500
10
I Ml for Total Amt

= $( 4082.40-3500)
=$582.40 0
Answer$ ........... ............. [2]

(b) Pauline spent NZD 780 on her credit card when she was on a holiday in New
Zealand.
The credit card company charges a credit card administrative fee of 3% on the
amount charged and uses an exchange rate between Singapore dollars (SGD) and
New Zealand dollars (NZD) ofSGD 1 = NZDI.17.
Calculate the total cost in Singapore dollars that Pauline has to pay the credit card
company.
Amt inNZD
103
= x780
100 ~
= NZD 803.40 ~
1
NZD 803.40 = SGD(--x 803.40)
1.17
~
= SGD 686.666 ...
= SGD 686.67 ( nearest cent) 0
Answer SGD .................... .... [3]

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5. The diagram below shows four points P, Q, R and Son the circumference of a circle with
centre 0. PR is the diameter. A straight line AB is tangent to the circle at S and QS
intersects the diameter at T. It is given that LSRP = 38° and L PRQ = 42°.

(a) Patricia claims that LOPQ = LORQ = 42° . Justify, stating your reasons clearly, if
her claim is correct.
Answer [3]

LPQR = 90" (L in a semi-circle) ~

LOPQ = 180'-90' -42' (L sum of L1) IMl7
=48'
:. LOPQ =t LORQ ~
Tutn <Jr:
•
Patricia is incorrect. ~ } t b:· ~
~ (
OR
- .
LOPQ= LOQP (Base L ofisos. M
180'-2 x 42'
= (LPOQ = 2L PRQ)
2
( L at centre = 2Lat circumference)
=48'
:. LOPQ =t LORQ
Patricia is incorrect.

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Answer .............................. [2]

(ii) LRSB ,
LPQS = 38' (L in the same segment)
LRSB = LSQR (alt. segment theorem)
=90°-38°
=52" 0

OR

LOSR = 38' (base Ls of A)

L OSB = 90°( tan J_ rad)
LRSB = 90' -38'
=52' 0
Answer .............................. [2]

(iii) LPTQ.

LPTQ = 42° +52' (ext. L of A) ~

=94' 0

Answer .......... ............ ....... . [2]

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6. The diagonal, PR, of a rectangle PQRS is produced to E such that PE= 2PR.
PQ is produced to F such that angle PFE = 90°.
It is also given that PQ = 2 cm and PS= 3 cm.

3cm
P~- - - - - - ---iS

2cm

(a) Show that triangle PQR is congruent to triangle RSP.

Answer [3]
Possible tests - SSS, RHS, SAS

In t:i.PQR and llRSP ,

In llPQR and t:i.RSP,
PQ = RS (opp. sides of a rectangle are equal) PQ = SR= 2 cm
LPQR = LRSP = 90' (angle in a rectangle)
PS =QR=3 cm
~R is cor:mon.
. . M'QR = MSP (RH~
rru iti Q n PR is common .
. 1 :. M'QR = !).RSP (SSS)
. el
t:i.PQR and t:i.RSP , W
,,t

In : :.lit •
PQ=SR=2 cm
PS=QR =3 cm
LPQR = LRSP = 90' (angle in a rectangle)
:. M'QR = MSP (SAS)

(b) Show that triangle PFE is similar to triangle PQR.

Answer [2]
In t:i.PFE and t:i.PQR ,
LPFE = LPQR = 90" (angle in a rectangle)
LFPE = LQPR (common)
:. M'FE is similar to M'QR

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(c) Find the area of triangle PQE .

Area of APQE =_!_x2x6

2 Ml_
'--·_ I
for_ cm_ _ _ ____,
6_

=6cm
2
0
Answer ............ .. ............... cm 2 [2]

(d) Find
(i) Areaof APQR
Area of QREF '

2
Area of APQR = (]_)
Area of APFE 2
1
4
Area of APQR I
-----=-
AreaofQREF 4-1

, t1itiorr½
w. i.t.:~
~,p Answer ................. . ...... ...... [2]
(ii) Area of MSP
AreaofMQE

Area of MSP = Area of APQR

Area of MSP 1 ~
Area of !1PQE 2 ~

Answer ...... ....... ................ . [I]

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7. Airport Yis 500 km away from AirportX.

The bearing of Airport Y from Airport Xis 064 °.

/ 180~

(a)
b
X

An aircraft leaves AirportX at 14 00 on Monday to fly to Airport Yat a speed of

375 km/h along the path XY. Calculate the time at which the aircraft is expected to
arrive at Airport Y.

. k 500
T
1me ta en= 375 Tu iti o 11
=1.!__h =1 h 20 .
3 •
Time= 15 20 Wl t
Answer .. ... . ... ........ ........................ [2]
(b) After the aircraft has elled 200 km to A, it is diverted to Airport B due to bad
weather at Airport Y. Airport B is 180 km due north of Airport Y.

(i) Show that the distance from A to Airport Bis 4 12 km, c01Tect to 3 significant
figures.
Answer [3]
LAYB = 180° -64° (int. L)
=116° ~
2 2
AB= .j300 +180 -2(300)(180)cosl 16' ,(AB> 0) ~
= 4 12.0001... [ill
= 412 km (3 sf) (shown)

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(ii) Calculate the bearing of A from Airport B.

Answer.............................. [3]

(iii) C is the point along the aircraft's path AB nearest to Airport Y.

Calculate the shortest distance from C to Airport Y.

sin40.8788' =l!:._
180 ~
'Mi7
h = 180sin 40.8788'
=117.829... r:-;-]
= 118 km (3sf) ~

Answer ............................. km [2]

(c) At the taxi stand, Peter, measuring 1.8 m tall, is able to see the top of the air traffic
control tower at an angle of elevation of 9°. The taxi stand is 0.63 km away from the
air traffic control tower.
Calculate the height of the air traffic control tower at Airport B, giving your answer
to the nearest metre.
tan 9' = ~
630~
'Mi7
X = 630tan9' X

=99.782 ...m
height of tower =1.8 + 99.782 ...
=101.58 ...
= 102m (nearGO

Answer ... .. ............... . ... ... .. m [2]

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8· 3 3
The variables x and y are connected by the equation y = -- x + 3x + 1 .
10
Some corresponding values of x and y are given in the following table.

X -1 -0.5 -0.25 0 0.5 l 2 3 3.5

y -1.7 -0.46 0.25 1 2.46 m 4.6 1.9 -1.36

(a) Calculate the value of m. Answer m = ... ...... 3.7 ......... [l]

(b) On the grid opposite, using a scale of 4 cm to represent l unit on the horizontal axis
and a scale of 2 cm to represent 1 unit on the vertical axis draw the graph of
3x3
y=--+3x+l for-1:s;x:::;3.5. (3]
10
(c) (i) On the same grid, draw the graph of 2y +x = 2. [I]

Show that the points of intersections of the line and curve give the solutions of
(ii)
the equation -3x 3 + 35x = 0 . (2)

3x
3
--+3x+l=--
10
2-x
2
Ml EJ
-3x 3 +30x+ 10 = 10-5x
-3x 3 +30x+ 5x +10-10=0 EJ
-3x + 35x = 0 (shown)
3

(iii) Use your graphs to solve the equation ·--3x 3 + 35x = 0 for -1 :s; x :s; 3.5.

Tuition Answerx == •••••• 0, 3.4 ......... (1]

[exact 0, 3.42]
(d) By drawing a tangenWtt
4 4
m= - .S =-0.64
3-1.75

Answer .. ....... -0.64 ... [exact -0.6]. .. ... .......... .. [2]

(e) Using your graph, solve the equation - x 3 + lOx = 0 for -1 s x s 3.5.
-3x3
--+3x=0
10
-3x 3
--+3x+l=l
10
Drawy=l

Answer x = .. .0, 3.15 ... ... ..... .... .. ....... [2]

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9. A group of x people arrange to go on a holiday and share the total cost of$10 560 equally.
(a) Write down an expression, in terms of x, for the amount each member of the group
should pay. ~
10560~
Answer$ ... .. ..... - - .................. [1]
X

Shortly before the holiday, two more people join the group and the dmation of the holiday is
extended. The total cost now rises by $3 480.
(b) Write down an expression, in terms of x, for the amount each member of the group
should pay now. ~
14040 ~
Answer$ .... .. ... - - .... ..... ......... [l]
x+2

The cost per person is $120 more than was originally expected.
(c) Write down an equation inx, and show that it reduces to x 2 -27x+ 176 = 0 .

Answer [3]

14040 _ 10560 = 120 'M°i7

x+2 X ~
14040x-10560( x+ 2) = 120x(x+ 2)
14040x-10560x- 21120 = 120x +240x
2
~
2
120x + 240x-3480x+ 21120 = 0
2
120x -3240x+21120=0 0
2
x -27x+176=0 (Shown) Tui ti On
(d) Solve the equation x 2 -27x + 176 = 0.

(x-16)(x-11)=0 ~ Wl t
Either
(x-16)=0 or(x-11)=0
X = 16,X = 11
00 Answer x = ... .... ... ................. [3]

(e) Hence, find the possible amount(s) each member of the original group was intended to
pay.
When x = 16, amount payable=--= 10560 $660 Al 0
16
When x = 11, amount payable=--= 10560 $960 A 1 0
11

Answer $.. ............. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . [2]

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10 To minimise plastic waste and implement new solutions in plastic waste recycling,
recycling bins are placed in supermarkets in New Zealand to collect soft plastic
packaging.

. -

RECYCLE
SOFT PLASTIC
PACKAGING
HERE

Example of recycling bin

Source: https://www.recycling.kiwi .nz/

The recycling bin can be modelled as a cylinder with a diameter of 40 cm and height
65 cm.

65 cm

(a) Calculate the maximum volume of soft plastic packaging that each bin can collect.
Vol. of plastic wastes
= 1r(20)2(65) ~
= 26000tr
= 81681.408 ...
=81700 cm (3sf)
3
0
Answer .......... .. ... ...... .. ... ........ cm3 [2]

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(b) The soft plastic packaging collected are further processed and then repurposed into
useful products such as environmentally friendly fence posts .

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Soft plastic wastes are collected. Collected sofl plastic wastes are
further processed.

The processed material are used in the manufacture of the

fence posts.

Source: https://www.futurepost.co .nz/

Each fence post is made up of a cone of both the diameter and height of 10 cm and a
cylinder of varying lengths.

The table below shows the specifications of the fence posts manufactured at the
factory.

][ II III IV
Total Len 1800 2100 2250 2400
10.6 12.4 13.3 14.1

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A community of farmers decide to buy 2 500 fence posts of Type I.

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~ "1 OcJ 1• 170 cm
11
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(i) The floor manager of the factory, Ms. Halliday, estimated that no more than 400
completely filled bins of soft plastic packaging are needed to manufacture 2 500
fence posts. Ms. Peterson, the supervisor, estimated that more than 400 completely
filled bins of soft plastic packaging are needed.
Determine, Tcak'!lati~ns, if Ms. Halliday or Ms. Peterson is correct.

Answer U}tJon [4]

Vol. of a post wit . ·i-. No of bins needed

=-l ;rr 2h + ;rr 2H .,.

11-, ·~:\·11~
II = 2500 X ~ 30007! : 26000;r ~
3
#L"'.lNV =416.666 ... ~
= 1r(s);(lo) +1r (110) ~ =417
130007! 3
=---cm
3
Ms. Peterson is correct as 417 bins are needed. @J

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(ii) The order of the 2 500 fence posts is to be delivered in a single trip to the
farmers using a heavy goods vehicle. The rental cost of the heavy vehicle
increases as its maximum load it can carry incrc~ases.

Explain, showing your calculations clearly, which vehicle can be used to

transport the order of 2 500 fence posts at the lowest possible cost.
[ 1tonne = 1 000 kg]

Heavy Goods Vehicle Maximum Weh?ht of Load (tonnes)

A 7.5
B 18
C 26
D 30
E 32

Answer [3]

Total mass of 2500 posts

=2500xl0.6 ~
=26500 kg
=26.5 tonnes ~Tu iti O n ~-~

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