AISL_P_2 [266 marks]

1. [Maximum mark: 15] 24M.2.SL.TZ2.2

Mai is at an amusement park. A map of part of the amusement park is represented on the following coordinate
axes.

Mai’s favourite three attractions are positioned at A(0, 16), B(12, 20) and C(12, 0).

All measurements are in metres.

(a) Write down the distance between B and C. [1]

Markscheme

BC = 20 (m) A1

[1 mark]

(b) Calculate the distance between A and B. [2]

Markscheme

use of Pythagoras (M1)

2
AB = √ 12 + 4
2
 = 12. 6 (m) (12. 6491 … , √ 160) A1

[2 marks]

Mai is standing at the attraction at B and wants to walk directly to the attraction at A.

(c) Calculate the bearing of A from B. [3]

Markscheme

METHOD 1 – finding angle ABC

correct use of a trig ratio to find AB̂C (or finding the bearing of B from A) (A1)

2 2 2
12 20 +12.649 −20 6.3245
e.g. tan (AB̂C) =
4
, cos AB̂C =
2×20×12.649
, cos AB̂C =
20

AB̂C = 71. 6 (71. 5650 …) (A1)

Note: Angle AB̂C can be 71. 5 or 72. 2 depending on their working out.

Bearings should be given in degrees.

180 + 71. 5650 … = 252° (251. 565 …) A1

Note: The final A1 can be awarded for 180 plus their 71. 6. If radians used, award A1A1 for 1. 24904 …
or 4. 39063 … seen, and then A0 for the radian answer.

METHOD 2 – finding angle that AB makes with the horizontal (angle H)

correct use of a trig ratio to find H , the angle AB makes with horizontal (A1)

2 2 2
4 12 +12.649 −4
e.g tan Ĥ =
12
, cos Ĥ =
2×12×12.649

Ĥ = 18. 4 (18. 4349 …) (A1)

Note: Accept 18. 5 (18. 5078 …) from use of 3sf answer from part (b).

Bearings should be given in degrees.

 270 − 18. 4348 … = 252° (251. 565 …) A1

Note: The final A1 can be awarded for 270 minus their 18. 4. If radians used, award A1A1 for
0. 321750 … or 4. 39063 … seen, and then A0 for the radian answer.

[3 marks]

A drinking fountain is to be installed at a point that is an equal distance from each of the attractions at A, B
and C.

(d.i) Write down the gradient of [AC]. [1]

Markscheme

−
4

3
(−
16

12
) A1

[1 mark]

(d.ii) Write down the mid-point of [AC]. [2]

Markscheme

(6, 8) A1A1

Note: Award A1A0 if parentheses are missing.

[2 marks]

(d.iii) Hence calculate the coordinates of the drinking fountain. [6]

Markscheme

gradient of (their) perp line= 3

4
(M1)

equation of perpendicular bisector of AC (A1)

3 3
e.g. (y − 8) =
4
(x − 6) OR y =
4
x + 3. 5 (A1)

EITHER
equation of perpendicular bisector of BC is y = 10 (A1)
 OR
equation of perpendicular bisector of AB is y = −3x + 36 (A1)

Note: The A1 is for either equation of perpendicular bisector of BC or AB.

point of intersection (8 23 , 10) OR (8. 67, 10) [(8. 666 … , 10)] (M1)A1

Note: Award M1 for an attempt to equate their perpendicular bisectors

Award the final A1 for the correct coordinate pair – parentheses omitted or not.

[6 marks]

2. [Maximum mark: 16] 24M.2.SL.TZ2.5

A skip is a container used to carry garbage away from a construction site. For safety reasons the garbage must
not extend beyond the top of the skip. The maximum volume of garbage to be removed is therefore equal to
the volume of the skip.

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adapted.]

A particular design of skip can be modelled as a prism with a trapezoidal cross section. For the skip to be
transported, it must have a rectangular base of length 10 m and width 3 m. The length of the sloping edge is
fixed at 4 m, and makes an angle of θ with the horizontal.

The following diagram shows such a skip.

(a) Find the volume of this skip,

(a.i) if the length of the top edge of the skip is 11 m. [4]

Markscheme

correct approach to find missing length (A1)

√ 42 − 12 (= √ 15)

attempt to find cross-section (M1)

e.g. use of area of trapezoid formula or rectangle + triangle or rectangle − triangle

use of volume of prism formula (M1)

(their cross-section multiplied by 3)

1 2 2
3[ (10 + 11)(√ 4 − 1 )]
2

= 122 (m )
3
(121. 998 …) A1

[4 marks]

(a.ii) if the height of the skip is 3. 2 m. [3]

Markscheme

correct approach to find missing height (A1)

√ 42 − 3. 22 (= 2. 4)

attempt to find volume (M1)

(multiplication by 3. 2 and 3 seen)

1 2 2
3[ (10 + 10 + √ 4 − 3. 2 ) (3. 2)]
2
 3
= 108 (m ) (107. 52 …) A1

[3 marks]

(a.iii) if θ is 60º. [2]

Markscheme

correct approach to find missing lengths (A1)

sin (60°) and cos (60°) OR sin (60°) and Pythagoras etc seen in work

1
3[ (10 + 10 + 4 cos (60°))4 sin (60°)]
2

= 114 (m )
3
(114. 315 …) A1

[2 marks]

(b) Show that the volume, V m

3
, of the skip is given by

24 sin (θ) (5 + cos (θ)). [2]

Markscheme

V = 3[
1

2
(10 + 10 + 4 cos (θ)) 4 sin (θ)] A1

all correct intermediate working leading to given answer A1

e.g. V = 6 sin (θ)(20 + 4 cos (θ))

V = 24 sin (θ)(5 + cos (θ))

Note: The AG line must be seen for the final A1 to be awarded.

[2 marks]

(c) Explain, in context, why θ ≠ 0. [1]

Markscheme

accept any reasoning along the lines: “skip would have zero volume” or “if the angle is zero, then the contents would
fall out” R1

[1 mark]

(d.i) Sketch the graph of V = 24 sin (θ) (5 + cos (θ)), 0 < θ < 90°.
 [2]

Markscheme

A1A1

Note: Award A1 for the correct shape and A1 for the graph on the correct, labelled, domain. Condone
omission of θ/V labels (or x/y).

[2 marks]

(d.ii) Find the maximum volume of the skip and the value of θ for which this maximum volume
occurs. [2]

Markscheme

θ = 79. 3° (79. 2723 …°) (1. 38 (1. 38356 …)), Vmax = 122 (122. 292 …),

Vmax = 122 (122. 292 …) A1A1

Note: Award A0A1 if values are reversed and A0A0 for a coordinate pair.

[2 marks]

3. [Maximum mark: 15] 23N.2.SL.TZ1.2

Ansel is designing a racing track for a local bicycle club. The following diagram shows an incomplete portion of
the track.

Ansel wants to design the track such that the inner edge is a smooth curve from point A to point B, and the
other edge is a smooth curve from point C to point D. The distance between points A and B is 90 metres.
To create a smooth curve, Ansel first walks to M, the midpoint of [AB].
(a) Write down the length of [BM]. [1]

Markscheme

45 (m) A1

[1 mark]

Ansel then walks 32 metres in a direction perpendicular to [AB] to get from point M to point E. Point E is
the centre of a circle whose arc will form the smooth curve between points A and B on the track, as shown in
the following diagram.

(b.i) Find the length of [BE]. [2]

Markscheme

recognition of need to use Pythagoras theorem (M1)

2 2 2
BE = 32 + 45

(BE =) 55. 2 (55. 2177 … , √ 3049) (m) A1

[2 marks]

(b.ii) Find BÊM.

 [2]

Markscheme

correct use of trig ratio for BÊM (M1)

45
) or equivalent
−1
(BÊM =) tan (
32

(BÊM =) 54. 6 (54. 5829 …) A1

[2 marks]

(c) Hence, find the length of arc AB. [3]

Markscheme

attempt to use arc length formula (M1)

(arc length =) 2 × 54.5829…

360
× 2π(55. 2177 …) (A1)

(arc length =) 105 (105. 206 …) (m) A1

[3 marks]

The outer edge of the track, from C to D, is also a circular arc with centre E, such that the track is 4 metres
wide.

(d) Calculate the area of the curved portion of the track, ABDC. [4]

Markscheme

59. 2177 … (seen anywhere) (A1)

use of area of sector formula (M1)

recognition of subtracting areas of two sectors (M1)

109.165… 2 2
(area =) 360
× π((59. 2177 …) − (55. 2177 …) )

(area =) 436 (m2) (436. 068 …) A1

[4 marks]

The base of the track will be made of concrete that is 15 cm deep.

 (e) Calculate the volume of concrete needed to create the curved portion of the track. [3]

Markscheme

multiplying their area from part (d) by 0. 15 or 15 (M1)

0. 15 (m) seen OR 4360688 (cm ) seen (A1)

2

436. 068 … × 0. 15 OR 4360688 × 15

65. 4 (65. 4103 …) m

3
OR 65400000 (65410332)
3
cm A1

[3 marks]

4. [Maximum mark: 15] 23M.2.SL.TZ1.3

The depth of water, w metres, in a particular harbour can be modelled by the function
w(t) = a cos (bt°) + d where t is the length of time, in minutes, after 06 : 00.

On 20 January, the first high tide occurs at 06 : 00, at which time the depth of water is 18 m. The following
low tide occurs at 12 : 15 when the depth of water is 4 m. This is shown in the diagram.

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

Markscheme

(M1)
18−4

(a =) 7 A1

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

Markscheme

OR OR (M1)
18+4
18 − 7 4 + 7
2

(d =) 11 A1

[2 marks]

(c) Find the period of the function in minutes. [3]

Markscheme

(time between high and low tide is) 6h15m OR 375 minutes (A1)

multiplying by 2 (M1)

750 minutes A1

[3 marks]

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

Markscheme

EITHER

360°

b
= 750 (A1)

OR

7 cos(b × 375) + 11 = 4 (A1)

THEN

(b =) 0. 48 A1

Note: Award A1A0 for an answer of 2π

750
(=
π

375
= 0. 00837758 …).

[2 marks]
 Naomi is sailing to the harbour on the morning of 20 January. Boats can enter or leave the harbour only when
the depth of water is at least 6 m.

(e) Find the latest time before 12 : 00, to the nearest minute, that Naomi can enter the harbour. [4]

Markscheme

equating their cos function to 6 OR graphing their cos function and 6 (M1)

7 cos(0. 48t) + 11 = 6

⇒ t = 282. 468 … (minutes) (A1)

= 4. 70780 … (hr) OR 4hr 42 mins (4hr 42. 4681 … mins) (A1)

so the time is 10 : 42 A1

[4 marks]

(f ) Find the length of time (in minutes) between 06 : 00 and 15 : 00 on 20 January during
which Naomi cannot enter or leave the harbour. [2]

Markscheme

next solution is t = 467. 531. . . (A1)

467. 531. . . − 282. 468. . .

185 (mins) (185. 063. . . ) A1

Note: Accept an (unsupported) answer of 186 (from correct 3 sf values for t)

[2 marks]

5. [Maximum mark: 17] 23M.2.SL.TZ2.1

The diagram shows points in a park viewed from above, at a specific moment in time.

The distance between two trees, at points A and B, is 6. 36 m.

Odette is playing football in the park and is standing at point O, such that AÔB = 10° , OA = 25. 9 m

and OÂB is obtuse.

(a) Calculate the size of AB̂O. [3]

Markscheme

attempt to use sine rule (M1)

ˆ
sin ABO

25.9
=
sin 10°

6.36
(A1)

45. 0° (45. 0036 …°) A1

Note: Accept an answer of 45° for full marks.

[3 marks]

(b) Calculate the area of triangle AOB. [4]

Markscheme

ˆ
(OAB =) 124. 996 …° (A1)

attempt to use area of triangle formula (M1)

2
× 25. 9 × 6. 36 × sin (124. 996 …°) (A1)

67. 5 m
2
(67. 4700 … m )
2
A1

Note: Units are required. The final A1 is only awarded if the correct units are seen in their answer; hence
award (A1)(M1)(A1)A0 for an unsupported answer of 67. 5. Accept 67. 4670 … m
2
from use of 3 sf
values.
 ˆ
Full follow through marks can be awarded for this part even if their OAB is not obtuse, provided that all
working is shown.

[4 marks]

Odette’s friend, Khemil, is standing at point K such that he is 12 m from A and KÂB = 45°.

(c) Calculate Khemil’s distance from B. [3]

Markscheme

attempt to use cosine rule (M1)

2 2
(BK =)√ 12 + 6. 36 − 2 × 12 × 6. 36 × cos 45° (A1)

8. 75 (m) (8. 74738 … (m)) A1

Note: Award (M1)(A1)(A0) for radian answer of 10. 25 (m) (10. 2109 … (m)) with or without
working shown.

[3 marks]

XY is asemicircular path in the park with centre A, such that KÂY = 45°. Khemil is standing on the path
and Odette’s football is at point X. This is shown in the diagram below.

diagram not to scale

The length KX = 22. 2 m, KÔX = 53. 8° and OK̂X = 51. 1°.

(d) Find whether Odette or Khemil is closer to the football. [4]

Markscheme

METHOD 1

attempt to use sine rule with measurements from triangle OKX (M1)

OX

sin 51.1°
=
22.2

sin 53.8°
(A1)

(OX =) 21. 4 (m) (21. 4099. . . ) (m) A1

(21. 4 (m) < 22. 2 (m))

Odette is closer to the football / Khemil is further from the football A1

Note: For the final A1 to be awarded 21. 4 (21. 4099 …) must be seen. Follow through within
question part for final A1 for a consistent comparison with their OX.

METHOD 2

sketch of triangle OXK with vertices, angles and lengths (A1)

 51. 1° is smallest angle in triangle OXK R1

opposite side (OX) is smallest length R1

therefore Odette is closest A1

[4 marks]

Khemil runs along the semicircular path to pick up the football.

(e) Calculate the distance that Khemil runs. [3]

Markscheme

attempt to use length of arc formula (M1)

135

360
× 2π × 12 (A1)

28. 3 (m) (9π, 28. 2743 …) (m) A1

[3 marks]

6. [Maximum mark: 15] 23M.2.SL.TZ2.2

Daina makes pendulums to sell at a market. She plans to make 10 pendulums on the first day and, on each
subsequent day, make 6 more than she did the day before.

(a) Calculate the number of pendulums she would make on the 12 th day. [3]

Markscheme

recognizing arithmetic sequence (may be seen in part (b)) (M1)

(u12 =) 10 + (12 − 1) × 6 (A1)

76 A1

[3 marks]

She plans to make pendulums for a total of 15 days in preparation for going to the market.
(b) Calculate the total number of pendulums she would have available at the market. [2]

Markscheme

correct substitution into either arithmetic series formula (A1)

(S15 =)
15

2
(2 × 10 + (15 − 1) × 6) OR (S15 =)
15

2
(10 + 94)

780 A1

[2 marks]

Daina would like to have at least 1000 pendulums available to sell at the market and therefore decides to
increase her production. She still plans to make 10 pendulums on the first day, but on each subsequent day,
she will make x more than she did the day before.

(c) Given that she will still make pendulums for a total of 15 days, calculate the minimum integer
value of x required for her to reach her target. [3]

Markscheme

attempt to use either arithmetic series formula equated to 1000 (M1)

15 15

2
(2 × 10 + (15 − 1) × x) = 1000 OR 2
(10 + u15) = 1000

x = 8. 09523 … (A1)

x = 9 A1

Note: Follow through within question part for final A1 for candidates correctly rounding their value of x
up to the nearest integer. Award (M0)(A0)A0 for a response of x = 8 with no working shown.

[3 marks]

Daina tests one of her pendulums. She releases the ball at the end of the pendulum to swing freely. The point at
which she releases it is shown as the initial position on the left side of the following diagram. Daina begins
recording the distances travelled by the ball after it has reached the extreme position, represented by the right-
hand side of the diagram.

diagram not to scale

On each successive swing, the distance that the ball travelled was 95% of its previous distance. During the first
swing that Daina recorded, the ball travelled a distance of 17. 1 cm. During the second swing that she
recorded, it travelled a distance of 16. 245 cm.
(d) Calculate the distance that the ball travelled during the 5 th recorded swing. [3]

Markscheme

recognizing geometric sequence (may be seen in part (e)) (M1)

17. 1 × 0. 95
5−1
(A1)

13. 9 (cm) (13. 9280 …) A1

[3 marks]

(e) Calculate the total distance that the ball travelled during the first 16 recorded swings. [2]

Markscheme

correct substitution into geometric series formula (A1)

16
17.1(1−0.95 )

1−0.95

191 (cm) (191. 476 … (cm)) A1

[2 marks]
 (f ) Calculate the distance that the ball travelled before Daina started recording. [2]

Markscheme

correct method to find u0 (M1)

0−1
OR OR (seen)
17.1
u0 = 17. 1 × (0. 95) 17. 1 = 0. 95x
0.95

Note: Award (M0)A0 for any attempt to find answer using 0. 05 or 1. 05.

18 (cm) A1

[2 marks]

7. [Maximum mark: 17] 22N.2.SL.TZ0.2

The following diagram shows a park bounded by a fence in the shape of a quadrilateral ABCD. A straight
path crosses through the park from B to D.

AB = 85 m, AD = 85 m, BC = 40 m, CB̂D = 41°, BĈD = 120°

(a.i) Write down the value of angle BDC. [1]

Markscheme
 19° A1

[1 mark]

(a.ii) Hence use triangle BDC to find the length of path BD. [3]

Markscheme

(M1)(A1)
BD 40
=
sin 120° sin 19°

Note: Award M1 for substituted sine rule for BCD, A1 for their correct substitution.

(BD =) 106 m (106. 401 …) A1

[3 marks]

(b) Calculate the size of angle BÂD, correct to five significant figures. [3]

Markscheme

METHOD 1 (cosine rule)

2 2 2

cos BAD =
85 +85 −106.401…

2×85×85
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted cosine rule, A1 for their correct substitution.

77. 495 A1

Note: Accept an answer of 77. 149 from use of 3 sf answer from part (a). The final answer must be correct
to five significant figures.

METHOD 2 (right angled trig/isosceles triangles)

BAD 53.2008…
sin(
2
) =
85
(A1)(M1)

Note: Award A1 for 53. 2008 … seen. Award M1 for correctly substituted trig ratio. Follow through from
 part (a).

77. 495 … A1

Note: Use of 3 sf answer from part (a), results in 77. 149.

[3 marks]

ˆ ˆ
The size of angle BAD rounds to 77°, correct to the nearest degree. Use BAD = 77° for the rest of this
question.

(c) Find the area bounded by the path BD, and fences AB and AD. [3]

Markscheme

EITHER

1
(Area =)
2
× 85 × 85 × sin(77°) (M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted area formula, A1 for correct substitution. Award at most (M1)(A1)A0 if an
angle other than 77° is used.

OR

(Area =)
1

2
× (2 × 85 × sin(38. 5°)) × (85 × cos(38. 5°)) (M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted area formula A =

1

2
bh, A1 for correct substitution.

3520 m
2
(3519. 91 …) A1

[3 marks]

A landscaping firm proposes a new design for the park. Fences BC and CD are to be replaced by a fence in
the shape of a circular arc BED with center A. This is illustrated in the following diagram.
(d) Write down the distance from A to E. [1]

Markscheme

85 m A1

[1 mark]

(e) Find the perimeter of the proposed park, ABED. [3]

Markscheme

85 + 85 +
77

360
× 2π × 85 (M1)(M1)

Note: Award M1 for correctly substituted into

θ
× 2π × r, M1 for addition of AB and AD.
360

284 m (284. 231 …) A1

[3 marks]

(f ) Find the area of the shaded region in the proposed park. [3]

Markscheme

2
(M1)(M1)
77

360
× π × (85) − 3519. 91 …
 Note: Award M1 for correctly substituted area of sector formula, M1 for subtraction of their area from part
(c).

1330 m
2
(1334. 93 …) A1

[3 marks]

8. [Maximum mark: 15] 22M.2.SL.TZ1.1

Boris recorded the number of daylight hours on the first day of each month in a northern hemisphere town.

This data was plotted onto a scatter diagram. The points were then joined by a smooth curve, with minimum
point (0, 8) and maximum point (6, 16) as shown in the following diagram.

Let the curve in the diagram be y = f (t), where t is the time, measured in months, since Boris first recorded
these values.

Boris thinks that f (t) might be modelled by a quadratic function.

(a) Write down one reason why a quadratic function would not be a good model for the number
of hours of daylight per day, across a number of years. [1]

Markscheme

EITHER
annual cycle for daylight length R1

OR
there is a minimum length for daylight (cannot be negative) R1
 OR
a quadratic could not have a maximum and a minimum or equivalent R1

Note: Do not accept “Paula's model is better”.

[1 mark]

Paula thinks that a better model is f (t) = a cos(bt) + d, t ≥ 0, for specific values of a, b and d.

For Paula’s model, use the diagram to write down

(b.i) the amplitude. [1]

Markscheme

4 A1

[1 mark]

(b.ii) the period. [1]

Markscheme

12 A1

[1 mark]

(b.iii) the equation of the principal axis. [2]

Markscheme

y = 12 A1A1

Note: Award A1 “y = (a constant)” and A1 for that constant being 12.

[2 marks]

(c) Hence or otherwise find the equation of this model in the form:
 f (t) = a cos(bt) + d [3]

Markscheme

f (t) = −4 cos(30t) + 12 OR f (t) = −4 cos(−30t) + 12 A1A1A1

Note: Award A1 for b = 30 (or b = −30), A1 for a = −4, and A1 for d = 12. Award at most A1A1A0 if
extra terms are seen or form is incorrect. Award at most A1A1A0 if x is used instead of t.

[3 marks]

(d) For the first year of the model, find the length of time when there are more than 10 hours and
30 minutes of daylight per day. [4]

Markscheme

10. 5 = −4 cos(30t) + 12 (M1)

EITHER

t1 = 2. 26585 … , t2 = 9. 73414 … (A1)(A1)

OR

1 3
t1 =
30
cos
−1
8
(A1)

t2 = 12 − t1 (A1)

THEN

9. 73414 … − 2. 26585 …

7. 47 (7. 46828 …) months (0. 622356 … years) A1

Note: Award M1A1A1A0 for an unsupported answer of 7. 46. If there is only one intersection point, award
M1A1A0A0.

[4 marks]
9.

∣
The true maximum number of daylight hours was 16 hours and 14 minutes.

(e) Calculate the percentage error in the maximum number of daylight hours Boris recorded in
the diagram.

Markscheme

16−(16+

16+

= 1. 44%

[3 marks]
14

60
14

60
)
× 100% (M1)(M1)

Note: Award M1 for correct values and absolute value signs, M1 for ×100.

[Maximum mark: 20]

(1. 43737 … %) A1

A wind turbine is designed so that the rotation of the blades generates electricity. The turbine is built on
horizontal ground and is made up of a vertical tower and three blades.
[3]

21N.2.SL.TZ0.3

The point A is on the base of the tower directly below point B at the top of the tower. The height of the tower,
AB, is 90 m. The blades of the turbine are centred at B and are each of length 40 m. This is shown in the

following diagram.
The end of one of the blades of the turbine is represented by point C on the diagram. Let h be the height of C
above the ground, measured in metres, where h varies as the blade rotates.
Find the

(a.i) maximum value of h. [1]

Markscheme

maximum h = 130 metres A1

[1 mark]

(a.ii) minimum value of h. [1]

Markscheme

minimum h = 50 metres A1

[1 mark]

The blades of the turbine complete 12 rotations per minute under normal conditions, moving at a constant
rate.
(b.i) Find the time, in seconds, it takes for the blade [BC] to make one complete rotation under
these conditions. [1]

Markscheme

(60 ÷ 12 =) 5 seconds A1

[1 mark]

(b.ii) Calculate the angle, in degrees, that the blade [BC] turns through in one second. [2]

Markscheme

360 ÷ 5 (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for 360 divided by their time for one revolution.

= 72° A1

[2 marks]

The height, h, of point C can be modelled by the following function. Time, t, is measured from the instant
when the blade [BC] first passes [AB] and is measured in seconds.

h(t) = 90 − 40 cos(72t°), t ≥ 0

(c.i) Write down the amplitude of the function. [1]

Markscheme

(amplitude =) 40 A1

[1 mark]

(c.ii) Find the period of the function. [1]

Markscheme

(period = 360

72
=) 5 A1
 [1 mark]

(d) Sketch the function h(t) for 0 ≤ t ≤ 5, clearly labelling the coordinates of the
maximum and minimum points. [3]

Markscheme

Maximum point labelled with correct coordinates. A1

At least one minimum point labelled. Coordinates seen for any minimum points must be correct. A1

Correct shape with an attempt at symmetry and “concave up" evident as it approaches the minimum
points. Graph must be drawn in the given domain. A1

[3 marks]

(e.i) Find the height of C above the ground when t = 2. [2]

Markscheme

h = 90 − 40 cos(144°) (M1)

(h =) 122 m (122. 3606 …) A1

[2 marks]

(e.ii) Find the time, in seconds, that point C is above a height of 100 m, during each complete
rotation.
 [3]

Markscheme

evidence of h = 100 on graph OR 100 = 90 − 40 cos(72t) (M1)

t coordinates 3. 55 (3. 54892. . . ) OR 1. 45 (1. 45107. . . ) or equivalent (A1)

Note: Award A1 for either t-coordinate seen.

= 2. 10 seconds (2. 09784 …) A1

[3 marks]

Looking through his window, Tim has a partial view of the rotating wind turbine. The position of his window
means that he cannot see any part of the wind turbine that is more than 100 m above the ground. This is
illustrated in the following diagram.

(f.i) At any given instant, find the probability that point C is visible from Tim’s window. [3]

Markscheme

5 − 2. 09784 … (M1)

(2.902153…)

5
(M1)

0. 580 (0. 580430 …) A1

 [3 marks]

(f.ii) The wind speed increases. The blades rotate at twice the speed, but still at a constant rate.

At any given instant, find the probability that Tim can see point C from his window. Justify
your answer. [2]

Markscheme

METHOD 1

changing the frequency/dilation of the graph will not change the proportion of time that point C is
visible. A1

0. 580 (0. 580430. . . ) A1

METHOD 2

correct calculation of relevant found values

(2.902153…)/2

5/2
A1

0. 580 (0. 580430. . . ) A1

Note: Award A0A1 for an unsupported correct probability.

[2 marks]

10. [Maximum mark: 17] 21M.2.SL.TZ1.2

The diagram below shows a circular clockface with centre O. The clock’s minute hand has a length of 10 cm.
The clock’s hour hand has a length of 6 cm.

At 4 : 00 pm the endpoint of the minute hand is at point A and the endpoint of the hour hand is at point B.
(a) Find the size of angle AÔB in degrees. [2]

Markscheme

4 ×
360°

12
OR 4 × 30° (M1)

120° A1

[2 marks]

(b) Find the distance between points A and B. [3]

Markscheme

substitution in cosine rule (M1)

2
AB = 10
2 2
+ 6 − 2 × 10 × 6 × cos(120°) (A1)

AB = 14 cm A1

Note: Follow through marks in part (b) are contingent on working seen.

[3 marks]

Between 4 : 00 pm and 4 : 13 pm, the endpoint of the minute hand rotates through an angle, θ, from point
A to point C. This is illustrated in the diagram.
(c) Find the size of angle θ in degrees. [2]

Markscheme

θ = 13 × 6 (M1)

= 78° A1

[2 marks]

(d) Calculate the length of arc AC. [2]

Markscheme

substitution into the formula for arc length (M1)

13π
π × 10 OR
78
l = × 2 × l = × 10
360 30

13π
= 13. 6 cm (13. 6135 … , 4. 33π,
3
) A1

[2 marks]

(e) Calculate the area of the shaded sector, AOC. [2]

Markscheme

substitution into the area of a sector (M1)

78 13π
π × 10 OR
2 1 2
A = × l = × × 10
360 2 30

65π
= 68. 1 cm
2
(68. 0678 … , 21. 7π,
3
) A1
 [2 marks]

A second clock is illustrated in the diagram below. The clock face has radius 10 cm with minute and hour
hands both of length 10 cm. The time shown is 6 : 00 am. The bottom of the clock face is located 3 cm
above a horizontal bookshelf.

(f ) Write down the height of the endpoint of the minute hand above the bookshelf at 6 : 00

am. [1]

Markscheme

23 A1

[1 mark]

The height, h centimetres, of the endpoint of the minute hand above the bookshelf is modelled by the
function

h(θ) = 10 cos θ + 13, θ ≥ 0,

where θ is the angle rotated by the minute hand from 6 : 00 am.

(g) Find the value of h when θ = 160°. [2]

Markscheme

correct substitution (M1)

h = 10 cos(160°) + 13

= 3. 60 cm (3. 60307 …) A1
 [2 marks]

The height, g centimetres, of the endpoint of the hour hand above the bookshelf is modelled by the function

θ
g(θ) = −10 cos( ) + 13, θ ≥ 0,
12

where θ is the angle in degrees rotated by the minute hand from 6 : 00 am.

(h) Write down the amplitude of g(θ). [1]

Markscheme

10 A1

[1 mark]

(i) The endpoints of the minute hand and hour hand meet when θ = k.

Find the smallest possible value of k. [2]

Markscheme

EITHER

θ
10 × cos(θ) + 13 = −10 × cos(
12
) + 13 (M1)

OR

(M1)

Note: Award M1 for equating the functions. Accept a sketch of h(θ) and g(θ) with point(s) of
intersection marked.

THEN

k = 196° (196. 363 …) A1

 Note: The answer 166. 153 … is incorrect but the correct method is implicit. Award (M1)A0.

[2 marks]

11. [Maximum mark: 16] 21M.2.SL.TZ2.3

A new concert hall was built with 14 seats in the first row. Each subsequent row of the hall has two more seats
than the previous row. The hall has a total of 20 rows.

Find:

(a.i) the number of seats in the last row. [3]

Markscheme

recognition of arithmetic sequence with common difference 2 (M1)

use of arithmetic sequence formula (M1)

14 + 2(20 − 1)

52 A1

[3 marks]

(a.ii) the total number of seats in the concert hall. [2]

Markscheme

use of arithmetic series formula (M1)

14+52
× 20
2

660 A1

[2 marks]

The concert hall opened in 2019. The average number of visitors per concert during that year was 584. In
2020, the average number of visitors per concert increased by 1. 2%.
(b) Find the average number of visitors per concert in 2020. [2]

Markscheme

1
584 + (584 × 0. 012) OR 584 × (1. 012) (M1)

591 (591. 008) A1

Note: Award M0A0 if incorrect r used in part (b), and FT with their r in parts (c) and (d).

[2 marks]

The concert organizers use this data to model future numbers of visitors. It is assumed that the average number
of visitors per concert will continue to increase each year by 1. 2%.

(c) Determine the first year in which this model predicts the average number of visitors
per concert will exceed the total seating capacity of the concert hall. [5]

Markscheme

recognition of geometric sequence (M1)

equating their nth geometric sequence term to their 660 (M1)

Note: Accept inequality.

METHOD 1

EITHER

x−1
600 = 584 × (1. 012) A1

(x − 1 =) 10. 3 (10. 2559 …)

x = 11. 3 (11. 2559 …) A1

2030 A1

OR
x
600 = 584 × (1. 012) A1

x = 10. 3 (10. 2559 …) A1

 2030 A1

METHOD 2

11th term 658 (657. 987 …) (M1)A1

12th term 666 (666. 883 …) (M1)A1

2030 A1

Note: The last mark can be awarded if both their 11th and 12th correct terms are seen.

[5 marks]

(d) It is assumed that the concert hall will host 50 concerts each year.

Use the average number of visitors per concert per year to predict the total number of people
expected to attend the concert hall from when it opens until the end of 2025. [4]

Markscheme

7 seen (A1)

EITHER

7
1.012 −1
584(
1.012−1
) (M1)

multiplying their sum by 50 (M1)

OR

sum of the number of visitors for their r and their seven years (M1)

multiplying their sum by 50 (M1)

OR

7
1.012 −1
29 200(
1.012−1
) (M1)(M1)

THEN

212000 (211907. 3 …) A1
 Note: Follow though from their r from part (b).

[4 marks]

12. [Maximum mark: 15] 21M.2.SL.TZ2.2

A farmer owns a field in the shape of a triangle ABC such that AB = 650 m, AC = 1005 m and

BC = 1225 m.

(a) Find the size of AĈB. [3]

Markscheme

use of cosine rule (M1)

2 2 2
1005 +1225 −650
AĈB = cos
−1
(
2×1005×1225
) (A1)

= 32° (31. 9980 …) A1

[3 marks]

The local town is planning to build a highway that will intersect the borders of the field at points D and E,
where DC = 210 m and CÊD = 100°, as shown in the diagram below.
(b) Find DE. [3]

Markscheme

use of sine rule (M1)

(A1)
DE 210
=
sin 31.9980…° sin 100°

(DE =)113 m (112. 9937 …) A1

[3 marks]

The town wishes to build a carpark here. They ask the farmer to exchange the part of the field represented by
triangle DCE. In return the farmer will get a triangle of equal area ADF, where F lies on the same line as D
and E, as shown in the diagram above.

(c) Find the area of triangle DCE. [5]

Markscheme

METHOD 1

180°−(100°+their part (a)) (M1)

= 48. 0019 …° OR 0. 837791 … (A1)

substituted area of triangle formula (M1)

2
× 112. 9937 … × 210 × sin 48. 002° (A1)

8820 m
2
(8817. 18 …) A1

METHOD 2
 CE 210

sin(180−100−their part (a))

=
sin 100
(M1)

(CE =) 158. 472 … (A1)

substituted area of triangle formula (M1)

EITHER

2
× 112. 993 … × 158. 472 … × sin 100 (A1)

OR

2
× 210 … × 158. 472 … × sin(their part (a)) (A1)

THEN

8820 m
2
(8817. 18 …) A1

METHOD 3

2 2 2
CE = 210 + 112. 993 … − (2 × 210 × 112. 993 … × cos(180 − 100 − their part (a)))

(M1)

(CE =) 158. 472 … (A1)

substituted area of triangle formula (M1)

2
× 112. 993 … × 158. 472 … × sin 100 (A1)

8820 m
2
(8817. 18 …) A1

[5 marks]

(d) Estimate DF. You may assume the highway has a width of zero. [4]

Markscheme

1005 − 210 OR 795 (A1)

equating answer to part (c) to area of a triangle formula (M1)

8817. 18 … =
1

2
× DF × (1005 − 210) × sin 48. 002 …° (A1)

(DF=) 29. 8 m (29. 8473 …) A1

 [4 marks]

13. [Maximum mark: 17] SPM.2.SL.TZ0.1

In this question, give all answers to two decimal places.

Bryan decides to purchase a new car with a price of €14 000, but cannot afford the full amount. The car
dealership offers two options to finance a loan.

Finance option A:

A 6 year loan at a nominal annual interest rate of 14 % compounded quarterly. No deposit required and
repayments are made each quarter.

(a.i) Find the repayment made each quarter. [3]

Markscheme

N = 24
I % = 14
PV = −14000
FV = 0
P/Y = 4
C/Y = 4 (M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for an attempt to use a financial app in their technology, award A1 for all entries correct.
Accept PV = 14000.

(€)871.82 A1

[3 marks]

(a.ii) Find the total amount paid for the car. [2]

Markscheme

4 × 6 × 871.82 (M1)

(€) 20923.68 A1

[2 marks]

(a.iii) Find the interest paid on the loan. [2]

 Markscheme

20923.68 − 14000 (M1)

(€) 6923.68 A1

[2 marks]

Finance option B:

A 6 year loan at a nominal annual interest rate of r % compounded monthly. Terms of the loan require a 10 %
deposit and monthly repayments of €250.

(b.i) Find the amount to be borrowed for this option. [2]

Markscheme

0.9 × 14000 (= 14000 − 0.10 × 14000) M1

(€) 12600.00 A1

[2 marks]

(b.ii) Find the annual interest rate, r. [3]

Markscheme

N = 72

PV = 12600

PMT = −250

FV = 0

P/Y = 12

C/Y = 12 (M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for an attempt to use a financial app in their technology, award A1 for all entries correct.
Accept PV = −12600 provided PMT = 250.

12.56(%) A1

[3 marks]

(c) State which option Bryan should choose. Justify your answer. [2]
 Markscheme

EITHER

Bryan should choose Option A A1

no deposit is required R1

Note: Award R1 for stating that no deposit is required. Award A1 for the correct choice from that fact. Do
not award R0A1.

OR

Bryan should choose Option B A1

cost of Option A (6923.69) > cost of Option B (72 × 250 − 12600 = 5400) R1

Note: Award R1 for a correct comparison of costs. Award A1 for the correct choice from that comparison.
Do not award R0A1.

[2 marks]

(d) Bryan’s car depreciates at an annual rate of 25 % per year.

Find the value of Bryan’s car six years after it is purchased. [3]

Markscheme

25 6
14 000(1 −
100
) (M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substitution into compound interest formula.

Award A1 for correct substitutions.

= (€)2491.70 A1

OR

N=6

I% = −25

PV = ±14 000

P/Y = 1

C/Y = 1 (A1)(M1)

Note: Award A1 for PV = ±14 000, M1 for other entries correct.

(€)2491.70 A1
 [3 marks]

14. [Maximum mark: 17] SPM.2.SL.TZ0.5

The braking distance of a vehicle is defined as the distance travelled from where the brakes are applied to the
point where the vehicle comes to a complete stop.

The speed, s m s−1, and braking distance, d m, of a truck were recorded. This information is summarized in
the following table.

This information was used to create Model A, where d is a function of s, s ≥ 0.

Model A: d (s) = ps
2
+ qs, where p, q ∈ Z

At a speed of 6 m s−1, Model A can be represented by the equation 6p + q = 2.

(a.i) Write down a second equation to represent Model A, when the speed is 10 m s−1. [2]

Markscheme

2
p(10) + q (10) = 60 M1

10p + q = 6 (100p + 10q = 60) A1

[2 marks]

(a.ii) Find the values of p and q. [2]

Markscheme

p = 1, q = −4 A1A1

Note: If p and q are both incorrect then award M1A0 for an attempt to solve simultaneous equations.

[2 marks]

(b) Find the coordinates of the vertex of the graph of y = d (s). [2]

Markscheme

(2, −4) A1A1

 Note: Award A1 for each correct coordinate.
Award A0A1 if parentheses are missing.

[2 marks]

(c) Using the values in the table and your answer to part (b), sketch the graph of y = d (s) for 0

≤ s ≤ 10 and −10 ≤ d ≤ 60, clearly showing the vertex. [3]

Markscheme

A3

Note: Award A1 for smooth quadratic curve on labelled axes and within correct window.
Award A1 for the curve passing through (0, 0) and (10, 60). Award A1 for the curve passing through their
vertex. Follow through from part (b).

[3 marks]

(d) Hence, identify why Model A may not be appropriate at lower speeds. [1]

Markscheme

the graph indicates there are negative stopping distances (for low speeds) R1

Note: Award R1 for identifying that a feature of their graph results in negative stopping distances (vertex,
range of stopping distances…).

[1 mark]
Additional data was used to create Model B, a revised model for the braking distance of a truck.

Model B: d (s) = 0.95s

2
− 3.92s

(e) Use Model B to calculate an estimate for the braking distance at a speed of 20 m s−1. [2]

Markscheme

0.95 × 20
2
− 3.92 × 20 (M1)

= 302 (m) (301.6 …) A1

[2 marks]

The actual braking distance at 20 m s−1 is 320 m.

(f ) Calculate the percentage error in the estimate in part (e). [2]

Markscheme

301.6−320

320
× 100 M1

= 5.75 (%) A1

[2 marks]

(g) It is found that once a driver realizes the need to stop their vehicle, 1.6 seconds will elapse, on
average, before the brakes are engaged. During this reaction time, the vehicle will continue to
travel at its original speed.

A truck approaches an intersection with speed s m s−1. The driver notices the
intersection’s traffic lights are red and they must stop the vehicle within a distance of 330 m.

Using model B and taking reaction time into account, calculate the maximum possible speed
of the truck if it is to stop before the intersection. [3]

Markscheme

330 = 1.6 × s + 0.95 × s

2
− 3.92 × s M1A1
 Note: Award M1 for an attempt to find an expression including stopping distance (model B) and reaction
distance, equated to 330. Award A1 for a completely correct equation.

19.9 (m s
−1
) (19.8988 …) A1

[3 marks]

15. [Maximum mark: 11] EXM.2.SL.TZ0.1

Paul wants to buy a car. He needs to take out a loan for $7000. The car salesman offers him a loan with an
interest rate of 8%, compounded annually. Paul considers two options to repay the loan.

Option 1: Pay $200 each month, until the loan is fully repaid

Option 2: Make 24 equal monthly payments.

Use option 1 to calculate

(a.i) the number of months it will take for Paul to repay the loan. [3]

Markscheme

evidence of using Finance solver on GDC M1

N = 39.8 A1

It will take 40 months A1

[3 marks]

(a.ii) the total amount that Paul has to pay. [2]

Markscheme

40 × 200 = $8000 M1A1

[2 marks]

Use option 2 to calculate

(b.i) the amount Paul pays each month. [2]

Markscheme

Monthly payment = $316 ($315.70) M1A1

 [2 marks]

(b.ii) the total amount that Paul has to pay. [2]

Markscheme

24 × 315.7 = $7580 ($7576.80) M1A1

[2 marks]

Give a reason why Paul might choose

(c.i) option 1. [1]

Markscheme

The monthly repayment is lower, he might not be able to afford $316 per month. R1

[1 mark]

(c.ii) option 2. [1]

Markscheme

the total amount to repay is lower. R1

[1 mark]

16. [Maximum mark: 13] EXM.2.SL.TZ0.3

Urvashi wants to model the height of a moving object. She collects the following data showing the height, h
metres, of the object at time t seconds.

She believes the height can be modeled by a quadratic function, h (t) = at

2
+ bt + c, where

a, b, c ∈ R.

(a) Show that 4a + 2b + c = 34. [1]

Markscheme

t = 2, h = 34 ⇒ 34 = a2
2
+ 2b + c M1
 ⇒ 34 = 4a + 2b + c AG

[1 mark]

(b) Write down two more equations for a, b and c. [3]

Markscheme

attempt to substitute either (5, 38) or (7, 24) M1

25a + 5b + c = 38 A1

49a + 7b + c = 24 A1

[3 marks]

(c) Solve this system of three equations to find the value of a, b and c. [4]

Markscheme

5 44
a = −
3
, b = 13, c =
3
M1A1A1A1

[3 marks]

Hence find

(d.i) when the height of the object is zero. [3]

Markscheme

5 44
−
3
t
2
+ 13t +
3
= 0 M1

t = 8.8 seconds M1A1

[3 marks]

(d.ii) the maximum height of the object. [2]

Markscheme

attempt to find maximum height, e.g. sketch of graph M1

h = 40.0 metres A1

[2 marks]
17. [Maximum mark: 15] EXM.2.SL.TZ0.2
Sophie is planning to buy a house. She needs to take out a mortgage for $120000. She is considering two
possible options.

Option 1: Repay the mortgage over 20 years, at an annual interest rate of 5%, compounded annually.

Option 2: Pay $1000 every month, at an annual interest rate of 6%, compounded annually, until the loan is
fully repaid.

(a.i) Calculate the monthly repayment using option 1. [2]

Markscheme

evidence of using Finance solver on GDC M1

Monthly payment = $785 ($784.60) A1

[2 marks]

(a.ii) Calculate the total amount Sophie would pay, using option 1. [2]

Markscheme

240 × 785 = $188000 M1A1

[2 marks]

(b.i) Calculate the number of months it will take to repay the mortgage using option 2. [3]

Markscheme

N = 180.7 M1A1

It will take 181 months A1

[3 marks]

(b.ii) Calculate the total amount Sophie would pay, using option 2. [2]

Markscheme

181 × 1000 = $ 181000 M1A1

[2 marks]
Give a reason why Sophie might choose

(c.i) option 1. [1]

Markscheme

The monthly repayment is lower, she might not be able to afford $1000 per month. R1

[1 mark]

(c.ii) option 2. [1]

Markscheme

the total amount to repay is lower. R1

[1 mark]

Sophie decides to choose option 1. At the end of 10 years, the interest rate is changed to 7%, compounded
annually.

(d.i) Use your answer to part (a)(i) to calculate the amount remaining on her mortgage after the
first 10 years. [2]

Markscheme

$74400 (accept $74300) M1A1

[2 marks]

(d.ii) Hence calculate her monthly repayment for the final 10 years. [2]

Markscheme

Use of finance solver with N =120, PV = $74400, I = 7% A1

$855 (accept $854 − $856) A1

[2 marks]

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