MOCKL5 P1 Marking

Section A(1)
 1 
−999 5. Let a = k1 +
k2
b3
, where k1, k2 ≠0. 1A
1.  −1  • (− x 2 ) 499 = x −999 • (−1) 499 • x998 1M
x   3
− 2 = k1 + k2 KK(1)
= −1 • x −999 + 998
1M ∴  1M
= −1 • x −1 − 1 = k − k KK(2)
 2 1 2
1
=− 1A 1
x By solving, we have k1 = −1 and k 2 = − . 1A
2
(3) ∴ The required value of a
2. (a) 5 − 3 p = 2 pq 1
= −1 − 3
5 = 3 p + 2 pq 1M  1
2 − 
p (3 + 2q ) = 5  2
5 =3 1A
p= 1A
3 + 2q (4)

(b) ∵ q > 0 and the value of q increases. 6. ∠OAC =

1
× ∠COD (∠at centre twice ∠at
ce
) ⊙ 1M
∴ The value of the denominator of
5
increases.
2
= 15°
∴
3 + 2q
∵ OA = OC (radii)
The value of p decreases. 1A
∴ ∠OCA = ∠OAC = 15° (base ∠s, isos. ) △
(3)
∵ OB = OC (radii)
1M

3. (a) y +3<
2− y ∴ ∠OCB = ∠OBC = 40° (base ∠s, isos. ) △
12 ∠ACB = 40° − 15° = 25°
12 y + 36 < 2 − y 1M ∴ ∠OEC = ∠EBC + ∠ECB (ext. ∠ of ) △ 1M
13 y < −34 = 40° + 25°
34 1A = 65° 1A
y<−
13 (4)

(b) ∵ −4 is the greatest even number smaller than −

34
13
. 2+4+5+5+6+7+7+9+m+k
∴
7. (a) = 6.4
The greatest value of y is –4. 1A 10
(3) 45 + m + k = 64
m + k = 19 K(1) 1M
4. (a) Let x mm be the annual rainfall of city B in 2011.
∴ x (1 + 25%) = 4800 1M 2+ 4+5+5+6+7+7+9+ k
=6
1.25 x = 4800 9
x = 3840 45 + k = 54
∴ The annual rainfall of city B in 2011 is 3840 mm. 1A k =9 1A
Substituting k = 9 into (1),
Alternative solution m + 9 = 19
The annual rainfall of city B = 4800 ÷ (1 + 25%) mm 1M
m = 10 1A
= 4800 ÷ 1.25 mm
= 3840 mm 1A
(b) Number of cards with an odd number = 6

(b) Annual rainfall of city B in 2012 ∴

P(odd number) =
6
10
= 3840 × (1 + 30%) mm 3
= 1A
= 4992 mm
∴ City B has a greater annual rainfall than City A 1A
5
(4)
in 2012.
The difference = (4992 − 4800) mm
= 192 mm 1A
(4)

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8. (a) f ( x) = x3 + ax + a 2 − 1
(b) (i) Let (x, y) be the coordinates of P.
By remainder theorem,
2BP = CP
the required remainder = f (−a ) 1M
3 2 2 ( x − 4) 2 + ( y − 1) 2 = [ x − ( −1)]2 + [ y − (−4)]2 1M
= (−a ) + ( a)(− a) + a − 1
4[( x − 4 ) 2 + ( y − 1) 2 ] = ( x + 1) 2 + ( y + 4) 2
= − a3 − 1 1A
3 x 2 + 3 y 2 − 34 x − 16 y + 51 = 0 1A
(b) ∵ f(x) is divisible by x + a. (ii) By substituting A(−1, 4) into the equation of P,
∴ By the converse of factor theorem, L.H.S. = 3( −1) 2 + 3(4)2 − 34(−1) − 16(4) + 51 1M
f (−a ) = 0 = 72
− a3 − 1 = 0 ≠ R.H.S.
a = −1 1A ∴ P does not pass through A. 1A
∴ 3
f ( x) = x + ( −1) x + (−1) − 1 2 (4)

= x3 − x 1A 11. (a) ∵ The median of the distribution = 33

∴
By solving f ( x) = 0, we have : [30 + ( x − 3)] + 34
= 33
x3 − x = 0 2
x( x 2 − 1) = 0 61 + x = 66
x=5 1A
∴
x( x + 1)( x − 1) = 0
x = 0 , −1 or 1 1A
∴ The inter-quartile range
38 + 38 25 + 25
(5) = −
2 2

9. (a) ∵ The graph of y = ax 2 + 11x + c passes through (0, 12).

= 13 1A

∴ c = 12 1A
(2)

When x = −6, y = 18. (b) (i) Inter-quartile range of the distribution after the physical
2
a (−6) + 11(−6) + 12 = 18 training session
= 43 − 22
a=2 1A
= 21 1M
∴ y = 2 x 2 + 11x + 12 ∵ The inter-quartile range of the distribution is
increased after the physical training session.
∴
When y = 0,
2 x 2 + 11x + 12 = 0 The distribution is not less dispersed after the
physical training session. 1A
(2 x + 3)( x + 4) = 0 (ii) Note that the median of the distribution after the
3 physical training session is equal to the upper
x=− or x = −4
2 quartile of the distribution before the physical

∴ ∴
3 training session. 1M
The x-intercepts of the graph are − and –4. 1A The reporter’s statement is agreed. 1A
2
(4)
(b) When y = k,
12. (a) Driving speed of Paul
2 x 2 + 11x + 12 = k
90
= km/h
2 x 2 + 11x + 12 − k = 0
∵
3
∆>0 1M 2
∴ 2 1A
∴
11 − 4(2)(12 − k ) > 0 = 60 km/h
121 − 96 + 8k > 0 The required distance
8k > −25  40 
=  60 ×  km
25  60 
k>− 1A
8 = 40 km 1A
(5) (2)
Section A(2) (b) Let x hours be the time needed by Henry to catch up with
10. (a) Coordinates of B = (4, 1) 1A Paul after taking rest.
Coordinates of C = ( −1, − 4) 1A
(2)

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 From the graph, after Paul met Henry at 9:45, Henry
continues his rest for 15 minutes before he drives again.
∴ Volume of a cupcake = V2 − V1
7 1 
Since they meet again, the distance they travelled are the = π (16) 2 ( 320 )  cm3 1M
same, i.e. 8  3 
 1 ≈ 4196.1560 cm3
60 x +  = 120 x
 4 1M + 1A
= 4200 cm3 (cor. to 3 sig. fig.) 1A
1
x + = 2x (6)
4
1 (b) Total volume of the 10 cupcakes
x=
4 ≈ 10 × 4196.1560 cm3
∴ 1
Henry will meet Paul hours, i.e. 15 minutes, after his
4
= 41 961.560 cm 3
= 0.041 961 560 m3 1M
∴
rest.
They will meet at 10:15. 1A ∴ The required cost
(3) = $(2500 × 0.041 961 560)
= $105 (cor. to 3 sig. fig.) 1A
(c) Time spent for Henry to reach town C from town B.
(2)
90 − 45
= hour
120 14. (a) (i) Slope of L1 = 2
3 1M
= hour −1 1
8 Slope of L2 = =−
2 2
= 22.5 minutes
∴ Henry will reach town C at about 10:22:30.
1M
∴ Equation of L2:
∵ Henry reaches town C earlier than Paul with less than
1
y − 0 = − ( x − 10)
2
∴
10 minutes.
Henry’s claim is correct. 1A x
y = − +5 1A
(2) 2
0
When x = 0, y = − + 5
13. (a) (i) Let r cm be the base radius of each cupcake. 2
 240°  =5
2π (12 + 12)  = 2πr
 360° 
1M
∴ Coordinates of A are (0, 5). 1A
r = 16  y = 2x

The base radius of each cupcake is 16 cm. 1A By solving  x , we have
y = − 2 + 5

(ii)
∴
x = 2 and y = 4.
Coordinates of B are (2, 4). 1A
(ii) Area of △OAB
(5 − 0) × (2 − 0)
= sq. units
2
= 5 sq. units 1A
(5)
Refer to the figure, let Q be the cone on the top of the
cupcake and h cm be the height of the cone (Q + X). (b) ∵ B is the vertex of the graph of y = g(x).
∴ 162 + h 2 = (12 + 12) 2 (Pyth. theorem) ∴ g ( x) = a ( x − 2) 2 + 4 , where a is a non-zero constant. 1M
h = 320 1A ∵ The graph of y = g(x) passes through A.
Cone Q is similar to cone (Q + X). By substituting x = 0 and y = 5 into g ( x) = a ( x − 2) 2 + 4 ,
Let V1 and V2 be the volumes of Q and (Q + X) 5 = a (0 − 2) 2 + 4 1M
respectively.
3 5 = 4a + 4
V1  12  1
=  = 1M 1
V2  24  8 a=
4
V
∴  
V1 = 2 2
1  or g ( x) = x − x + 5 
8 g ( x) = ( x − 2) 2 + 4 1A
4  
∴  4 
7
V2 − V1 = V2 (3)
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Section B ∴ g (x) = f ( x + 2)
15. (a) The required probability
= 3x+2 1A
C10 10 10
2 C 2 C2
= 1M (ii) Let A’ be the image of A after the first transformation,
C630 then the coordinates of A’ = (2, 9) 1M
=
405
1A
∴ The coordinates of B = (0, 9) 1A
2639 (4)

Alternative solution 17. (a) Join CP.

The required probability
6!
= × P ( two red) × P ( two green) × P ( two yellow)
2!⋅2!⋅2!
6!  10 9   10 9   10 9 
= × × × × × ×  1M
2!⋅2!⋅2!  30 29   28 27   26 25 
3 5 9
= 90 × × ×
29 42 65
405
=
2639
1A
∠CPO = 90° (tangent radius)⊥
(2) ∠OCP = 2 × ∠OQP (∠at centre twice ∠at ⊙)ce
1M
= 60°
(b) Among 10 balls which are multiples of 3, 3 are red, 3 are In △
OCP,
green and 4 are yellow.
∴ The required probability
∠COP = 180° − 90° − 60° (∠ sum of ) △
= 30°
C23 × C23 × C24 ∴ ∠QOP = 30° 1A
C630 (2)
= 1M + 1A
405
2639 (b) (i)
54
= 593 775
405
2639
=
2
1A In △CPO,
3375 CP
tan 30° =
OP
Alternative solution
The required probability ∴ CP = 6 ×
3
3
1M
6!  3 2   3 2   4 3 
× × × × × ×  =2 3
=
2!⋅2!⋅2!  30 29   28 27   26 25 
405
1M + 1A ∴ The coordinates of C are (6, 2 3 ) and the
2639 radius of the circle is 2 3 .
2 Equation of the circle:
= 1A
3375 ( x − 6) 2 + ( y − 2 3 ) 2 = (2 3 ) 2
(3) x 2 + y 2 − 12 x − 4 3 y + 36 = 0 1A
(ii) ∵ ∠QOP = ∠QOS = 30° (tangent properties)
16. (a) By substituting (k, 2) into y = log 3 x , we have
2 = log3 k
∴ Equation of OS:
y−0
= tan (30° + 30°)
k = 32 x−0
=9 1A
∴ y = 3x 1A
(1)
(b) (i) Let the graph of y = f (x) be the graph obtained after
the first transformation, then
f ( x) = 3 x 1M

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 By substituting y = 3 x into the equation of circle, log1.03703
n> 1M
 301 
2 2
x + ( 3 x) − 12 x − 4 3 ( 3 x ) + 36 = 0 1M log 
 300 
x 2 + 3 x 2 − 12 x − 12 x + 36 = 0
n > 10.926 427 99
x2 − 6x + 9 = 0 ∴ The least number of months required is 11. 1A
( x − 3) 2 = 0 (6)

∴ Coordinates of S
x=3
19. (a) In △AKH,
HK
= (3, 3 3 ) 1A tan 45° =
AK
∴ AK = h tan 45° m
=hm
Alternative solution
OS = 6 (tangent properties) 1M
In △
KDH, either one 1M
HK
∴
∠QOP = ∠QOS = 30° (tangent properties)
tan 30° =
Coordinates of S DK
= (OS cos ∠SOP, OS sin ∠SOP)
= (6 cos 60o , 6 sin 60o ) 1M
∴ DK =
h
tan 30°
m

= 3h m
= (3, 3 3 ) 1A
In △ADK,
(5) AD = AK 2 + DK 2

18. (a) Let d be the common difference of the arithmetic sequence = h 2 + ( 3h)2 m
3, x, 14, y. = 2h m 1A
3 + 2d = 14
(2)
d = 5.5 1A
∴ x = 3 + 5.5 (b) (i) ∵ AD : DE : EA = 20 : 15 : 15
= 8.5 =4:3:3
∴
1A
y = 14 + 5.5 3 3h
DE = EA = 2h × m = m 1A
4 2
∵ Area of △ADE = 6272
= 19.5
5 m2
(2)
By Heron’s formula,
(b) (i) The net chargeable income of Catherine  3h  3h 
= $(457 000 − 112 000) s ( s − 2h) s −  s −  = 6272 5 1M
 2  2 
= $345 000
∴ The salaries tax that Catherine has to pay where s =
1
 2h +
2
3h 3h 
2
+ 
2 
35 000 × 3% + 35 000 × 8.5% + 35 000 × 14%
= $
+ (345 000 − 35 000 × 3) × 19.5%
 1M
 ∴ 5 1
× × 1 × 1h 2 = 6272 5
2 2
= $55 725 1A
h = 112 1A
(ii) Let n be the number of months required for Catherine’s
(ii) ∵ h = 112
 4% 
amount accumulated can pay up her salaries tax.
 4% 
2
 4% 
n ∴ DE = EA = 168 m, AD = 224 m, AK = 112 m and
50001 +  + 50001 +  + ... + 50001 +  > 55 725 DK ≈ 193.9897 m
Consider △AKD, by the cosine formula,
1M
 12   12   12 

 4%   4%  
n AK 112 1
cos ∠KAD = = =
50001 +  1 +  − 1 AD 224 2
 12  

12  
∴ ∠KAD = 60°
△
> 55 725 1M
4%
In AED, 1M
12
n
AE 2 + AD 2 − ED 2
 1  cos ∠EAD =
1 +  > 1.03703 2( AE )( AD)
 300 
1682 + 2242 − 1682
301 =
n log > log1.03703 2(168)(224)
300

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 2
=
3
∴ ∠EAD ≈ 48.1897°
∴ ∠KAE ≈ 60° + 48.1897° ≈ 108.1897° 1A
In △
AEK,
EK 2 = AK 2 + AE 2 − 2( AK )( AE ) cos ∠KAE
≈ 1122 + 1682 − 2(112)(168) cos108.1897° 1M
EK ≈ 229.1623 m

∴
> DK
The required minimum angle of elevation is
∠ HEK. 1M
In △ HEK,
HK
tan ∠HEK =
KE
112
≈
229.1623
≈ 0.48874
∴ ∠ HEK = 26.0° (cor. to 3 sig. fig.)
∴ The required minimum angle of elevation is
26.0° 1A
(8)