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Sample assessment material for first teaching September 2024

Time 2 hours Paper

reference 4WM1H/01
Mathematics A (Modular)
UNIT 1H
Higher Tier

You must have: Ruler graduated in centimetres and millimetres, Total Marks
protractor, pair of compasses, pen, HB pencil, eraser, calculator.
Tracing paper may be used.

Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• centrethe
Fill in boxes at the top of this page with your name,
number and candidate number.
• Answer all questions.
• Without sufficient working, correct answers may be awarded no marks.
• – there may questions
Answer the in the spaces provided
be more space than you need.
• Calculators may be used.
• You must NOT write anything on the formulae page.
Anything you write on the formulae page will gain NO credit.

Information
• The total mark for this unit is 100.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.

Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
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 International GCSE Mathematics
Formulae sheet – Higher Tier

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Arithmetic series 1
n Area of trapezium = (a + b)h
Sum to n terms, Sn = [2a + (n – 1)d] 2
2
The quadratic equation a

The solutions of ax2 + bx + c = 0 where

a ¹ 0 are given by: h

b  b 2  4ac
x
2a b

Trigonometry In any triangle ABC

C a b c
Sine Rule = =
sin A sin B sin C

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b a Cosine Rule a2 = b2 + c2 – 2bccos A
1
Area of triangle = ab sin C
A B 2
c

1 2 Volume of prism
Volume of cone = πr h = area of cross section × length
3
Curved surface area of cone = πrl

l cross
h section

length
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Volume of cylinder = πr2h 4 3

Curved surface area Volume of sphere = πr
3
of cylinder = 2πrh
Surface area of sphere = 4πr2
r

r
h

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Materials
 Answer ALL TWENTY THREE questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
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You must write down all stages in your working.

1 The weight of a cake is 2.75 kg, correct to 2 decimal places.
Write down the lower bound of the weight of the cake.

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(Total for Question 1 is 1 mark)

1 6 10
2 Show that 5  2  2
3 7 21
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(Total for Question 2 is 3 marks)

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3 Here is a biased 4-sided spinner.

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3
2 4
1

The table gives the probabilities that, when the spinner is spun once, it will land on 1 or
it will land on 3

Number 1 2 3 4

Probability 0.26 0.18

The probability that the spinner will land on 2 is equal to the probability that the spinner
will land on 4

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Priya is going to spin the spinner 250 times.
Work out an estimate for the number of times the spinner will land on a 1 or a 2

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(Total for Question 3 is 4 marks)

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 4 (a) Expand and simplify (n  6)(n  4)
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(2)

3x  5
(b) Solve 2 x  3 
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4
Show clear algebraic working.
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x = .......................................................
(3)
(Total for Question 4 is 5 marks)

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5 A plane flies from New York City to Los Angeles.
The plane flies a distance of 3980 kilometres in 5 hours 24 minutes.

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Work out the average speed of the plane.
Give your answer in kilometres per hour correct to the nearest whole number.

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(Total for Question 5 is 3 marks)

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 6 The diagram shows an 8-sided shape ABCDEFGH
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C D Diagram NOT
accurately drawn

A 5 cm B E 5 cm F

20 cm

12 cm 12 cm

H G
28 cm

HG = 28 cm AH = FG = 12 cm AB = EF = 5 cm
The height of the shape is 20 cm
CD is parallel to HG
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The area of shape ABCDEFGH is 434 cm2

Find the length of CD
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(Total for Question 6 is 4 marks)

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7 (a) Simplify 8 × (4t ) 0

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(1)
x 6  x 5  x p

(b) Find the value of p

p = .......................................................
(1)
(c) Simplify fully (2k 2 m 4 ) 3

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(2)
(Total for Question 7 is 4 marks)

8 Change a speed of 81 kilometres per hour to a speed in metres per second.

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....................................................... metres per second

(Total for Question 8 is 3 marks)

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 9 (a) Simplify 3a 4b 5 × 4a 7b 2
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(2)
(b) Factorise fully 14 x 2 y 4 + 21x 3 y 2

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(2)
The diagram shows a straight line drawn on a grid.
y
5

3
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–1 O 1 2 x
–1

(c) Find an equation of the line.

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(2)
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A different straight line has equation y  3 x  5

(d) Write down the coordinates of the point at which the line crosses the y-axis.

(. . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . )
(1)
(Total for Question 9 is 7 marks)

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10 The diagram shows a quadrilateral ABCD

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Diagram NOT
accurately drawn

7.5 cm

B 6 cm C

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In the diagram, ABC and DAC are right-angled triangles.
BC = 6 cm AC = 7.5 cm
The area of quadrilateral ABCD is 31.5 cm2
(a) Work out the length of AB

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(2)
(b) Work out the length of AD
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(4)
(Total for Question 10 is 6 marks)
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11 Tess has a bag containing 11 beads.
4 of the beads are red.
7 of the beads are blue.

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Tess takes at random a bead from the bag and keeps it.
Tess takes at random another bead from the bag and keeps it.
(a) Complete the probability tree diagram.

First bead Second bead

3 red
10

red
4
11 7
10 blue

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red

7 ............................

11
blue

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blue

(1)
(b) Work out the probability that both of the beads are red.

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(2)

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 (c) Work out the probability that the two beads are of different colours.
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(3)

(Total for Question 11 is 6 marks)

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12 (a) Factorise 9 x 2 − 4 y 2

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(2)
7 x3
(b) Express  as a single fraction in its simplest form.
8 4x

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 13 (a) Expand and simplify 3x – 1 x + 2 3x + 1
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(3)
2
 2x  5

(b) Simplify fully  2 

 8 xy 
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(3)
(Total for Question 13 is 6 marks)

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14 100 farmers are asked if they have goats (G), sheep (S) or chickens (C) on their farms.
Of these farmers

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31 have sheep
53 have chickens
6 have goats, sheep and chickens
11 have sheep and goats
17 have sheep and chickens
18 have goats and chickens
20 do not have any goats, sheep or chickens
(a) Using this information, complete the Venn diagram to show the number of farmers
in each appropriate subset.

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G S

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 (b) Find
(i) n(G )
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(1)
(ii) n ([G S ] )

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(1)
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(iii) n (G C)

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(1)
One of the farmers who has chickens is chosen at random.

(c) Find the probability that this farmer also has goats.
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(2)
(Total for Question 14 is 8 marks)

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15 Martin and Lucia went on two different car journeys.
For Martin’s journey

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distance = 80 km correct to the nearest 5 km
time = 2.7 hours correct to 1 decimal place
For Lucia’s journey
distance = 33 km correct to 2 significant figures
time = 1 hour correct to the nearest 0.1 hour
Martin says,
“My average speed could have been greater than Lucia’s average speed.”
By considering bounds, show that Martin is correct.
Show your working clearly.

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(Total for Question 15 is 4 marks)

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 16 The histogram shows information about the total time, m minutes, taken by each child
in a school to walk to school every day for one week.
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Frequency
density
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0 20 40 60 80 100
Time (m minutes)

There are no children for whom m > 100

There are 10 children for whom m „ 20
Work out an estimate for the number of children for whom 50 < m „ 80
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(Total for Question 16 is 3 marks)

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17 Express in the form � p + q where p and q are integers.
3 8
2
2 1

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Show clearly each stage of your working.

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(Total for Question 17 is 4 marks)

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Diagram NOT
4xcm
accurately drawn

2xcm

The length of the rectangle is 4x cm and the width of the rectangle is 2x cm

Each circle has a radius of x cm
The circles touch each other and each circle touches three sides of the rectangle.
The region inside the rectangle that is outside the circles, shown shaded in the diagram,
has a total area of 20 cm²
Work out the perimeter of the rectangle.
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
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(Total for Question 18 is 4 marks)

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19 The diagram shows a triangular prism, ABCDEF, with a rectangular base ABCD

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Diagram NOT
accurately drawn
E
C
2.2 cm
D
18° B

6 cm

AB = 6 cm DE = 2.2 cm angle DAE = 18° angle ADE = 90°

Work out the angle that BE makes with the plane ABCD
Give your answer correct to one decimal place.

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . °

(Total for Question 19 is 4 marks)

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12 x 2x2
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2
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a = .......................................................
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b = .......................................................

c = .......................................................
(Total for Question 20 is 4 marks)

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  20 2  1
21 Express  2   as a single fraction in its simplest form.
 x  36 x  6  4  x
Show clear algebraic working.

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(Total for Question 21 is 3 marks)

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22 3x
18 27
2n 8
6 9
Express x in terms of n
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Show your working clearly and simplify your expression.

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x = .......................................................

(Total for Question 22 is 3 marks)

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23 ABCD is a kite.
AB = AD and CB = CD

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The point B has coordinates (k, 1) where k is a negative constant.
The point D has coordinates (8, 7)
The straight line L passes through the points B and D and has a gradient of
3
5
Find an equation of AC
Give your answer in the form � px  qy  r where p, q and r are integers.
Show your working clearly.

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(Total for Question 23 is 6 marks)

TOTAL FOR UNIT IS 100 MARKS

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Unit 1 Higher Tier

Mark scheme

Apart from questions where the mark scheme states otherwise, the correct answer, unless clearly obtained by an incorrect method, should be taken to imply a
correct method.

Question Working Answer Mark Notes

1 2.745 1 B1
Total 1 mark

Question Working Answer Mark Notes

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2 16 20 3 M1 for correct improper fractions or fractional

− or part of numbers written correctly over a
3 7 common denominator
7 18 7a 18a
( 5) − ( 2 ) or ( 5) − ( 2 )
21 21 21a 21a
112 60 112a 60a 7 18 11 M1 for correct fractions with a common
− or − or 5 − 2 3 − oe
= denominator with minus sign or mixed
21 21 21a 21a 21 21 21
numbers to the stage shown
7 18 28 18
or 5 − 2 = 4 −2
21 21 11 21
112 60 52 10 Shown A1 Dep on M2 for a correct answer from fully
− = = 2 oe or correct working
21 21 21 21 If all 3 fractions turned into improper
11 10 fractions on the first line
3− = 2
21 21 16 20 52
7 18 28 18 10 − =then the student clearly
5 −2 = 4 −2 = 2 3 7 21
21 21 11 21 21 52
needs to show that the LHS =
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3 1– (0.26 + 0.18) (= 0.56) oe or 0.28 oe or 4 M1 0.28 oe may be seen in the table
x + x = 1– (0.26 + 0.18) oe
“0.28” + 0.26 (= 0.54) M1 adding the two required probabilities
“0.54” × 250 oe eg “0.28” × 250 + 0.26 × 250 M1 for multiplying the probabilities by 250
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from 135 A1
obvious incorrect working).
Total 4 marks

Question Working Answer Mark Notes

4 (a) n2 – 6n + 4n – 24 2 M1 for any 3 correct terms or
for 4 out of 4 correct terms ignoring
signs or
for n2 – 2n … or
for …– 2n – 24
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from n2 – 2n – 24 A1 oe
obvious incorrect working).
(b) 8x – 12 3 M1 for correct multiplication by 4
or or
3 5 separate fractions on the RHS
x − oe or 0.75x – 1.25 oe
4 4
8x − 3x = −5 + 12 oe or 5x = 7 oe M1 ft (dep on 4 terms) for terms in x on one side
or of equation and number terms on the other
3 5
2 x − x =− + 3 or 2x – 0.75x = –1.25 – 3 oe
4 4
Working required 7 A1 2
oe dep on M1 1.4 or 1 oe
5 5
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5 For sight of 5 hrs 24 mins = 5.4 (hrs) or 3 B1
24  2
5  = 5  oe or 324 (mins)
60  5
3980 M1 For distance ÷ time that should give a speed
3980 ÷ 5.4 oe or  60 in km/h.
324 (SC allow 3980 ÷ 5.24 (= 759.5… or 760)
for this mark unless mark has been awarded
for 324 minutes or 5.4 hours oe)
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from obvious 737 A1 awrt 737
incorrect working). (if no working shown, 738 gets SCB2)
Total 3 marks

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6 28 × 12 (=336) or 5 × 12 (= 60) or 18 × 12 (= 216) 4 M1 For a correct method to find the area of a
or rectangle (may be seen as part calculation)
1 or a correct expression for the area of the
28 × 20 (=560) or ("CD "+ "18") "8" oe eg 72 trapezium with numbers substituted.
2
+4CD
Allow for other correct method to find area
[numbers in “ ” come from correct working]
linked to this shape.
Check diagram for areas
“336” + 0.5 (“18”+ CD)“8” = 434 oe eg M1 correct use of their values from correct
4(“18” + CD) = 98 working for an equation involving CD (CD
or could be labelled with any letter)
eg 0.5(“18” + CD)”8” = “98” oe eg
1
("CD "+ "18") =
12.25
2
or
“560” – 2(0.5(5 + x)”8”) = 434 oe
(where x is horizontal from D to perp with AF)
[numbers in “ ” come from correct working]
196 − 144  52  M1 a correct process to solve a correct
eg ( CD ) =
=   or equation or a correct process to find CD
8  8  using correct values
98 − 72 26 
( CD
= ) = 
4  4 
434 + 152 − 560
or ( CD = ) or
4
(CD =) 2 ×12.25 – 18
or
98 × (= 196), “196” ൊ 8 (= 24.5), “24.5” – 18
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from obvious 6.5 A1 oe
incorrect working).
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7 (a) 8 1 B1
(b) 11 1 B1 accept x11
(c) 8k6m12 2 B2 for all correct
B1 for two correct from 8 or k6 or m12
Total 4 marks

Question Working Answer Mark Notes

8 ×1000 3 M1 For one of ×1000 (eg sight of 81 000) or
(÷60 ÷ 60) or ÷3600 (÷60 ÷ 60) or ÷3600 oe
or sight of 81 000 or 1350 or 0.0225
811000 81 5 M1 For a fully correct method with correct use
oe eg or 81 oe of brackets eg 81000 ÷ 60 × 60 is M1 only
60  60 3.6 18 if not recovered
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from 22.5 A1 45
obvious incorrect working). oe eg
2
Total 3 marks

Question Working Answer Mark Notes

9 (a) 12a11b7 2 B2 Fully correct
(B1 for 2 correct terms in a product)
(b) 2 B2 (B1 for a correct factorisation with at least
7x2y2(2y2 + 3x) 2 terms outside the bracket
eg xy(14xy3 + 21x2y) or for the correct
common factor with only one error in the
bracket)
(c) y = –2x + 4 2 B2 for y = –2x + 4 oe
(B1 for y = –2x + c or clearly showing the
gradient is ‒2 or
y = mx + 4 or –2x + 4)
(d) (0, ‒5) 1 B1
Total 7 marks

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10 (a) 2 M1 For a correct method to find AB
7.52 − 62
or
−1 6 6
( BAC
= ) sin
=  ( 53.1) and
 7.5  tan"53.1"
or
−1  6

( BCA
= ) cos=  ( 36.9 ) and 6  tan"36.9"
 7.5 
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from 4.5 A1 oe
obvious incorrect working).
(b) (area ABC =) 0.5 × 6 × “4.5” (= 13.5) oe 4 M1 ft their value of AB
(area ADC =)31.5 – “13.5”(= 18) M1 For a method to find area ADC
(AD = ) (“18” ÷ 7.5) ÷ 0.5 oe M1 For a complete method to find AD
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from 4.8 A1 cao
obvious incorrect working).
Total 6 marks

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11 (a) 1 B1 oe both probabilities correct.
4 6
,
10 10

(b) 4 3 2 M1

11 10
12 A1 6
oe oe eg 0.109….
110 55
(c) 4 7 7 4 3 M1ft Ft their tree diagram as long as given
 or " " values are less than 1
11 10 11 10
4 7 7 4 M1ft
 + " "
11 10 11 10
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from 56 A1oe 28
obvious incorrect working). oe eg 0.509…..
110 55
Total 6 marks

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12 (a) ( 3x  2 y )(3x  2 y ) or (3x)2 – (2y)2 2 M1

( 3x + 2 y )(3x − 2 y ) A1

(b) 7 ( 4 x ) 8 ( x + 3) 7 ( 4 x ) 8 ( x + 3) 3 M1 for two correct fractions with common

− oe or − oe or denominator
32 x 32 x 8( 4x) 8( 4x) or
28 x 8 ( x + 3) 28 x 8 x + 24 a single correct fraction
− oe or − oe or
32 x 32 x 32 x 32 x
28 x − 8 ( x + 3)
oe or
32 x
7 x 2 ( x + 3) 7 x − 2 ( x + 3)
− oe or oe
8x 8x 8x
28 x − 8 x − 24 20 x − 24 7x − 2x − 6 M1 for correct fraction(s) with bracket(s)
oe or oe or oe expanded and dealing with the negative
32 x 32 x 8x signs
or
20 x 24 x 28 x 8 x 24
− oe or − − oe
32 x 32 x 32 x 32 x 32 x
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from 5x − 6 A1 −6 + 5 x
obvious incorrect working). or
8x 8x
Total 5 marks

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13 (a) ( 3x − 1)( x + 2 )= 3x + 6 x − x − 2 (= 3x + 5 x − 2 )
2 2 3 M1 for a correct intention to multiply all 3
factors by multiplying 2 factors only,
or ( 3x − 1)( 3x + 1)= 9 x 2 + 3 x − 3 x − 1(= 9 x 2 − 1) allow one error
or ( x + 2 )( 3x + 1)= 3 x 2 + x + 6 x + 2 (= 3 x 2 + 7 x + 2 )

( 3x 2 + 5 x − 2 ) ( 3x + 1)=  9 x3 + 15 x 2 − 6 x + 3x 2 + 5 x − 2 M1 (dep) ft for expanding by the third factor,

  allow one error

( )
or  9 x 2 − 1 ( x + 2=
)  9 x3 + 18x2 − x − 2

or
( 3x 2 + 7 x + 2 ) ( 3x − 1)=  9 x3 + 21x 2 + 6 x − 3x 2 − 7 x − 2
 
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from obvious 9 x3 + 18 x 2 − x − 2 A1
incorrect working).
ALTERNATIVE
9 x3 + 3x 2 + 18 x 2 + 6 x − 3x 2 − x − 6 x − 2 3 M2 for a complete expansion with 8 terms
present, at least 4 of which must be
correct
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from obvious 9 x3 + 18 x 2 − x − 2 A1
incorrect working).
(b)  8 xy 2 
2
 x4 
−2
 4 x10 
−1 3 M1 for one of reciprocating or simplifying or
 5  or  2 or  2 4 
squaring
 2x   4y   64 x y 
1 −10 M1 for two of reciprocating or simplifying
2 −1 x 2 4 or squaring
 4y 2
 x  8
64 x y 4
 4  or  4 
or or
 x   16 y  4 x10 1 −2 −4
x y
64
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from obvious 16 y 4 A1
incorrect working).
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 ALTERNATIVE 16 16x −8
accept 16 y 4 x −8 or or oe
y −4 x8 y −4
3 M2 for 2 correct terms
(M1 for 1 correct term)
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from obvious 16 y 4 A1 16 16x −8
incorrect working). accept 16 y 4 x −8 or −4 8 or oe
x8 y x −4
y
Total 6 marks

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14 (a) Fully correct Venn 3 B1 For 13 correct in G only
diagram
B2 For all 7 others correct (B1 for 4, 5 or 6
others correct (does not need to be
complete for this))

(b)(i) 36 1 B1 ft from a If these 3 parts are given as

(ii) 44 1 B1ft diagram probabilities, please mark
where values incorrect the first time but
(iii) 35 1 B1ft are present in award marks from there on if
the required numerator is correct
regions
(c) 18 2 B2 ft oe 0.33(96…) or 33(.96…)% ft their
Venn diagram or
53 (B1 for
18 n
where m > 18 or where n > 53
m 53
or
for 18 : 53 or other incorrect notation)
or B1ft their Venn diagram for
"18"
where m > “18” or
m
n
where n > “53”
"53"
Total 8 marks

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15 77.5 or 82.5 or 2.65 or 2.75 4 B1 For a UB or LB for one of the distances or
or 32.5 or 33.5 or 0.95 or 1.05 times in hours or in minutes
or
77500 or 82500 or 159 or 165 or
32500 or 33500 or 57 or 63

eg 82.5 ÷ 2.65 (= 31.13...) M1 for a method to find the upper bound of

or Martin’s average speed
82500 ÷ 159 (= 518.867...) eg UBK  LBK where 80  UBK  82.5
or
km/min or m/h and 2.65  LBK  2.7
or
use of m/min to find upper bound for
Martin’s average speed
eg UBK  LBK where
80 000  UBK  82 500 and
159  LBK  162
can use km/min or m/h
eg 32.5 ÷ 1.05 (= 30.95...) M1 indep for a method to find the lower bound
or of Lucia’s average speed
32500 ÷ 63 (= 515.873…...) eg LBS  UBS where 32.5  LBS  33
or
and 1  UBS  1.05
km/min or m/h
or
use of m/min to find lower bound for
Lucia’s average speed
LBS  UBS where
32 500  UBS  33 000 and
60  UBS  63
can use km/min or m/h
UBK = 31132…..m/h Shown A1 shown with accurate figures in the same
LBS = 30952……m/h units – sufficient figures for comparison

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 UBK = 0.51886….km/min (can be truncated) but must be from correct
LBS = 0.51587…km/min working and UB for Martin and LB for
Lucia selected
eg UB Martin = 31.13... (km/h) and LB
Lucia = 30.95...( km/h)
or
UB Martin= 518.867...(m/min) and LB
Lucia = 515.873...( m/min)
(dep on correct method)
Working required Total 4 marks

Question Working Answer Mark Notes

16 10 ÷ 20 (= 0.5) or 3 M1
a correct value on the FD scale and no errors or
25 small squares = 5 children or
5 small squares = 1 child oe or
1 small square = 0.2 children oe or
29 oe or 48 oe or
10 (associated with 75-80 bar)
(10 × 2.9) + (15 × 3.2) + (5 × 2) or M1 for a fully correct method
29 + 48 + 10 or
(5.8 + 9.6 + 2) × 5 oe or
(145 + 240 + 50) × 0.2 oe
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from 87 A1
obvious incorrect working).
Total 3 marks

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17
( ) ( ) (3 + 8 )  ( ) 4 M1 expand the denominator (accept
2 2
2 −1 =2 − 2 − 2 + 1 =−
3 2 2 2 +1
2 − 2 2 + 1 - must see expansion) or
( 2 − 1) ( 2 + 1)
2 2

( )
2
method to rationalise using 2 +1

(3 + 8 )  (3 + 2 2 ) ( ) ( ) M1 oe ft 3 − 2 2
2 2
2 −1 =2 − 2 − 2 + 1 =−
3 2 2
method to rationalise
"(3 − 2 2 ) " (3 + 2 2 ) or or expansion of
( ) ( )
2

( )
2
2 +1 =2 + 2 + 2 + 1 =+
3 2 2 2 −1 (accept 2 − 2 2 + 1 )

( )
2
or or 2 −1 (accept 2 + 2 2 + 1 ) or
( )(
2 +1 )
2 − 1 = 2 − 2 + 2 + 1( =1)
( 2 +1 )( 2 −1 )
9+6 2 +3 8 +8 M1 dep on 2nd M1
9 + 12 2 + 8
eg or or correct expansion of brackets
9 − 6 2 + −6 2 − 8 9−8
9+6 2 +3 8 +8 9 + 12 2 + 8
or
1 1
Working required 17 + 288 A1 or p =17, q =288
answer from fully correct working with
intermediate steps of working seen
Total 4 marks

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18 4 M1 oe a correct expression or a correct
4x × 2x – 2× π × x² (= 20) oe or equation for the shaded area (must be in
2r × 2r ‒  × r² (= 10) oe one unknown only but x could be r or
other letter)
20 10 M1 oe a correct expression for x or r or
(= 3.413...) or (= 3.413...) whatever letter is used
8 − 2 4 −

(perimeter =) M1 ft dep on first M1 For substituting values

12 × “3.413...” oe into a calculation for the perimeter
use of their r or x
41 A1 awrt 41
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19 2.2 4 M1 a correct method to find AD or AE
( AD = ) (= 6.77...) or
tan18
2.2
( EA = ) (= 7.11…)
sin18
M1 a correct method to find DB or EB
( DB
= ) "6.77"2 + 62 (= 9.04...) or
( EB ) "7.11"2 + 62 (9.31…) or
=

( EB =
) 62 + "6.77"2 + 2.22 (9.31…)
2.2 M1 complete method to find one of
tan DBE = or tanDBE or sinDBE or cosDBE– NB: if
"9.04..." using cosine, the student will need to have
2.2 2.2sin 90 found DB and EB previously
sin DBE = or sin DBE =
"9.31..." "9.31..."
"9.04..."
cos DBE = or use of cosine rule
"9.31..."
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from 13.7 A1 Allow answers in range 13.59 – 13.8
obvious incorrect working).
Total 4 marks

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20 eg ‒2 (x² ‒ 6x) oe 4 M1 for a correct factorisation of the expression
involving the x parts
eg ‒2(x – 3)²….. oe M1 ft for starting the correct process to
complete the square on their factorised
expression – allow this mark even if the
factorisation is incorrect
eg ‒2[(x – 3)² ‒ 9] ….. oe M1 ft for a complete process of completing the
square for their factorised expression.
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from a = 25 A1 oe allow 25 – 2(x – 3)²
obvious incorrect working). b=2
c=3
Total 4 marks

Question Working Answer Mark Notes

20 a ⎼ bx2 + 2bcx ⎼ bc2 oe or 4 M1 for correctly multiplying out a ⎼ b(x ⎼ c)2
ALT

2bc = 12 or M1 for correctly equating coefficients

a ⎼ bc2 = 7 or
b=2

For the correct values for 2 of a, b or c M1 2 correct values from a or b or c

Correct answer scores full marks (unless from a = 25 A1 oe allow 25 – 2(x – 3)²
obvious incorrect working). b=2
c=3
Total 4 marks

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21 20 2 ( x + 6) 3 M1 for writing the first two fractions with a
eg 2
− 2 oe or common denominator (may be a single
x − 36 x − 36 denominator) or multiplying both fractions
20 2 ( x + 6) 1
− oe by and writing over a common
( x − 6 )( x + 6 ) ( x − 6 )( x + 6 ) 4− x
or denominator
20 ( x − 6 ) 2 ( x + 6 )( x − 6 )
− or
(x 2
− 36 ) ( x − 6 ) (x 2
− 36 ) ( x − 6 )
20 − 2 ( x + 6 )
oe
(x 2
− 36 ) ( 4 − x )

8 − 2x 1 8 − 2x 1 M1 for simplifying first 2 fractions to a single

eg  or  fraction and expanding and simplifying
2
x − 36 4 − x ( x + 6 )( x − 6 ) 4 − x numerator – must be correct, and showing
20 x − 2 x 2 − 48 1 1
or  oe intention to multiply by
( x − 36 ) ( x − 6 ) 4 − x
2
4− x
or
8 − 2x
oe expanding the numerator of the full
( x − 36) ( 4 − x )
2
solution and writing as a single fraction

Working required 2 A1 2
oe eg dep on M2
2
x − 36 ( x + 6 )( x − 6 )
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22 4 n +5 3 M1 For 2 of:
 3
2  3  3   32  3 • writing 18 as 2 × 3² oe
2 (4 n + 6)
  3 3 and 6 as 2 × 3
eg or
2  3 3 ( )
2 2 n +8
32( 2 8)
n+ or cancelling 6 & 18 fully
3
• writing 27 as 3 2 or
27 to be changed to a power of 3 and not 3 3 3
unless recovered 3  32
or

( ) ( )
4 n+ 6 2 n+3 6 n+ 9
27 as 33 or 3
• writing 9 as 3² or
2( 2 n+8)
as 3
2 n+8 4 n+16
9 or 3

` 3  36 n +9 36 n +10 3 3 ( )
1.5 4 n + 6 M1 For a correct expression or equation using
eg or or or only powers of 3
34 n +16 34 n +16 3( )
2 2 n +8
(powers of 3 but not necessarily a single
32  36 n +9 36 n +11 power)
or oe or
3  34 n +16 34 n +17
6 n +11 x 4 n +17
eg 3 = 3  3 oe
Working required 2n − 6 A1 oe eg 2(n – 3) dep on M1
Total 3 marks

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23 3 7 −1 6 M1 for correct equation linking the gradient to
eg = oe eg 24 – 3k = 30 the given coordinates
5 8−k
k = −2 A1 for k = −2
 "− 2"+ 8 1 + 7  M1 for finding the midpoint (use of their k
 ,  oe or (3, 4) where k < 0)
 2 2 
3 5 M1 ft their gradient for use of
m = −1 or ( m = )− oe m1 × m2 = −1
5 3
5
Allow − = −1.67 or better
3
5 M1 dep on M3
"4" =−" " "3"+ c or c = 9 or
3
5
y − "4" ="− " ( x − "3")
3

Working required 5x + 3y = 27 A1 allow equation in any form where p, q and

r are integers
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Candidate surname Other names

Centre Number Candidate Number

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1)

Sample assessment material for first teaching September 2024

Time 2 hours Paper

reference 4WM2H/01
Mathematics A (Modular)
UNIT 2H
Higher Tier

You must have: Ruler graduated in centimetres and millimetres, Total Marks
protractor, pair of compasses, pen, HB pencil, eraser, calculator.
Tracing paper may be used.

Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• centrethe
Fill in boxes at the top of this page with your name,
number and candidate number.
• Answer all questions.
• Without sufficient working, correct answers may be awarded no marks.
• – there may questions
Answer the in the spaces provided
be more space than you need.
• Calculators may be used.
• You must NOT write anything on the formulae page.
Anything you write on the formulae page will gain NO credit.

Information
• The total mark for this unit is 100.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.

Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
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 International GCSE Mathematics
Formulae sheet – Higher Tier

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Arithmetic series 1
n Area of trapezium = (a + b)h
Sum to n terms, Sn = [2a + (n – 1)d] 2
2
The quadratic equation a

The solutions of ax2 + bx + c = 0 where

a ¹ 0 are given by: h

b  b 2  4ac
x
2a b

Trigonometry In any triangle ABC

C a b c
Sine Rule = =
sin A sin B sin C

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b a Cosine Rule a2 = b2 + c2 – 2bccos A
1
Area of triangle = ab sin C
A B 2
c

1 2 Volume of prism
Volume of cone = πr h = area of cross section × length
3
Curved surface area of cone = πrl

l cross
h section

length
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Volume of cylinder = πr2h 4 3

Curved surface area Volume of sphere = πr
3
of cylinder = 2πrh
Surface area of sphere = 4πr2
r

r
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 Answer ALL TWENTY FOUR questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
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You must write down all stages in your working.

1 Here are five cards, where x represents a number.

15 7 –2 23 x

The mean of the five numbers is 12

Work out the value of x
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x = .......................................................
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2 (a) Find the highest common factor (HCF) of 56 and 84
Show your working clearly.

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.......................................................

(2)
(b) Find the lowest common multiple (LCM) of 60 and 72
Show your working clearly.

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.......................................................

(2)
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3 = 2x
4n
Find an expression for x in terms of k and n
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x = .......................................................
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4 The diagram shows parts of three regular polygons, A, B and C, meeting at a point.

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7x°
Diagram NOT
3x° C accurately drawn

8x°
A

Polygon B has n sides.

Work out the value of n

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n = .......................................................
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(i) y = 1 (ii) x = 2 (iii) x + y = 7
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y
8

6
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O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 x

(3)
(b) Show, by shading on the grid, the region that satisfies all three of the inequalities
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y1 x2 x+y„7

Label the region R
(1)
(Total for Question 5 is 4 marks)

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6 Here are some integers where a < b < c < d

a b c d d d

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The mode of the integers is 9
The range of the integers is 4
The median of the integers is 8
Work out the value of a, the value of b, the value of c and the value of d

a = .......................................................

b = .......................................................

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c = .......................................................

d = .......................................................
(Total for Question 6 is 3 marks)

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 7 A cylinder is placed on the ground.
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Diagram NOT
18 cm accurately drawn

The height of the cylinder is 18 cm

The force exerted by the cylinder on the ground is 72 newtons.
The pressure on the ground due to the cylinder is 1.4 newtons/cm2

force
pressure =
area

Work out the volume of the cylinder.

Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
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....................................................... cm3
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8 In 2021, the value of Asha’s apartment was 634 400 euros.
The value of Asha’s apartment had increased by 4% from its value in 2020

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(a) Work out the value of Asha’s apartment in 2020

....................................................... euros
(3)
Pam bought a boat.
In each year after Pam bought the boat, the value of the boat depreciated by 15%

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(b) Work out the total percentage by which the value of the boat had depreciated by the
end of the second year after Pam bought the boat.

....................................................... %
(3)
(Total for Question 8 is 6 marks)

9 (a) Write 0.000 089 in standard form.

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.......................................................

(1)
(b) Write 8.34 × 104 as an ordinary number.

.......................................................

(1)
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number of number of number of

: : =7:5:3
birthday cards anniversary cards congratulations cards

2
of the birthday cards have numbers on them.
5
36% of the anniversary cards have numbers on them.
None of the congratulations cards have numbers on them.
Work out what fraction of the 300 cards have numbers on them.
Give your answer in its simplest form.
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(Total for Question 10 is 5 marks)

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11 Solve the simultaneous equations
7x  3y  3

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3x  y  7
Show clear algebraic working.

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x = .......................................................

y = .......................................................
(Total for Question 11 is 3 marks)

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 12 Zimo is going on holiday.
He makes 3 separate payments to cover the total cost of his holiday.
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The following table shows how much money Zimo pays to the holiday company.

Payment Amount paid

2
Payment 1 of the total cost
5

Payment 2 45% of the total cost

Payment 3 $ 405

Work out how much Zimo has to pay for Payment 2

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$. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Total for Question 12 is 5 marks)

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2x
f :x

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(a) Find f (10)

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EBF is the tangent to the circle at B
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66° Diagram NOT

accurately drawn
D
B
C

E
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(a) (i) Work out the size of angle DCB

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(1)
(ii) Give a reason for your answer to (a)(i)

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(1)
(b) Work out the size of angle ADO

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . °
(3)
(Total for Question 14 is 5 marks)

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15 The cumulative frequency table shows information about the ages of 60 people who
went to a gym on Saturday.

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Age (a years) Cumulative frequency

10 < a „ 20 13

10 < a „ 30 36

10 < a „ 40 42

10 < a „ 50 47

10 < a „ 60 52

10 < a „ 70 56

10 < a „ 80 60

(a) On the grid, draw a cumulative frequency graph for the information in the table.

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60

50

40

Cumulative
frequency
30
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20

10

0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Age (years)
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(1)
(c) Use your graph to find an estimate for the interquartile range of the ages of
these people.

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(2)
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(d) Use your graph to find an estimate for the number of these people who are older
than 55 years.

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(2)
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16 M is directly proportional to h3
M = 4 when h = 0.5

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Find the value of h when M = 500

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(Total for Question 16 is 4 marks)

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 17 A particle P moves along a straight line.
The fixed point O lies on this line.
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The displacement of P from O at time t seconds, t  1, is s metres where

125
s  4t 2 
t

The velocity of P at time t seconds, t  1, is v m/s

Work out the distance of P from O at the instant when v = 0
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18 Solve the inequality 2 y 2 7 y 30  0
Show your working clearly.

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(Total for Question 18 is 3 marks)

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 19 The diagram shows two similar metal statues.

Diagram NOT
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accurately drawn

A B

The volume of statue B is 20% less than the volume of statue A

The surface area of statue B is k % less than the surface area of statue A
Work out the value of k
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
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k = .......................................................
(Total for Question 19 is 4 marks)

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20 Solve the simultaneous equations
x  2y  3

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x 2  y 2  2 x  10

Show clear algebraic working.

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(Total for Question 20 is 5 marks)

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21 a  x
3x  7 4y  3
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py + q
Express a in the form where p, q, r and s are integers.
ry + s
Give your answer in its simplest form.
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a = .......................................................
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22 A solid is made from a cone and a hemisphere.

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20 cm
Diagram NOT
accurately drawn

The circular plane face of the hemisphere coincides with the circular base of the cone.
The radius of the hemisphere and the radius of the circular base of the cone are
both 20 cm
The curved surface area of the cone is 580π cm2
The volume of the solid is kπ cm3
Work out the exact value of k

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P

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A

Q
Diagram NOT
4a accurately drawn

O B
6b

OAB is a triangle.
Q is the point on AB such that OQP is a straight line.

OA 4a OB 6b AP 2a 8b

Using a vector method, find the ratio AQ : QB

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AQ : QB = . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 24 The sum of the first 10 terms of an arithmetic series is 4 times the sum of the first
5 terms of the same series.
The 8th term of this series is 45
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Find the first term of this series.

Show clear algebraic working.
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(Total for Question 24 is 5 marks)

TOTAL FOR UNIT IS 100 MARKS

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 Unit 2 Higher Tier
Mark scheme

Apart from questions where the mark scheme states otherwise, the correct answer, unless clearly obtained by an incorrect method, should be taken to imply a
correct method.

Question Working Answer Mark Notes

1 15 + 7 − 2 + 23 + x 3 M1 for a method to find the total of the 5
5 × 12 (= 60) or = 12 oe or numbers or setting up an equation in x
5
“43” comes from 15 + 7 – 2 + 23
x + "43"
= 12
5
x + 15 + 7 − 2 + 23 = “60” or x + “43” = ”60” M1 for forming an equation with their 60 or
or “60” – (15 + 7 – 2 + 23) for a complete calculation to find the
value of x
“43” comes from 15 + 7 – 2 + 23
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from 17 A1
obvious incorrect working).
Total 3 marks

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2 (a) 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 28, 56 and 2 M1 for any correct valid method and no errors
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 21, 28, 42, 84 eg
or for starting to list at least four different
2 2 2 7 and 2 2 3 7 factors of each number and no errors
or

or 2 2 2 7 and 2 2 3 7 seen
(may be in a factor tree or a ladder
diagram and ignore 1)
eg or a fully correct Venn diagram
28 56 84 or other clear method, e.g, table
2 3
Working required 28 A1 dep M1 accept 22 × 7 oe
(b) 60, 120, 180, 240… and 72, 144, 216, 288… 2 M1 for any correct valid method and no errors
or eg
2 2 3 5 and 2 2 2 3 3 for starting to list at least four multiples of
2 60 72 each number
2 30 36 or
3 15 18 2 2 3 5 and 2 2 2 3 3 seen
2 5 6 (may be in a factor tree or a ladder
3 diagram and ignore 1)
or or a fully correct Venn diagram
or other clear method, eg, table

60  72
or or 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 5 oe
12
Working required 360 A1 dep M1 accept 23 × 32 × 5 oe
Total 4 marks

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3
( 4 =)( 2 ) or 2 M1
( )
n
2 n
n
for writing 4 n as 22 or 22 n or

( 4 = ) 2 oe eg
n 2n
2k  22 n =
2x for writing each term in terms of 4 ie
1
k
1
x
or 2k = 4 2 and 2 x = 4 2
1
1 1 k 1
k x 42 x
If these things are seen in working, award
2k = 4 2
and 2 = 4 oe eg
x 2
= 4 2
4 n
this mark even if followed by incorrect
working – if not a choice of methods
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from k – 2n A1 allow 2k − 2 n
obvious incorrect working).
Total 2 marks

Question Working Answer Mark Notes

4 7x + 3x + 8x = 360 oe 4 M1 M2 for 7x = 140
(x =) 360 ÷ 18 (= 20) M1 (140 can be on diagram)
360 ÷ (180 – 7 × “20”) oe or 360 ÷ (180 – “140”) M1 for 360 ÷ exterior angle
( n − 2 ) 180= 7  "20" oe or 360 ÷ 40
n
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from 9 A1
obvious incorrect working).
Total 4 marks

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5 (a)(i) 3 B1 y = 1 drawn

(ii) B1 x = 2 drawn

(iii) B1 x + y = 7 drawn

Allow dashed lines or solid lines for graphs

condone lack of labels if unambiguous

Line length 2cm + but shaded area must be

enclosed for the mark in (b)
(b) 1 B1 correct region shaded – shaded in or out –
labelled R or clear intention to be the
required region
(ft only for one vertical line, one horizontal
line and one line with a negative gradient)
Total 4 marks

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6 3 M1 for d = 9
or
(c + d) ÷ 2 = 8 (algebraically or clearly
labelled integers)
or
d – a = 4 (algebraically or clearly labelled
integers)
M1 for two of

a=5
or c = 7
or d = 9
or (c + d) ÷ 2 = 8 (algebraically or clearly
labelled integers)
or d – a = 4 (algebraically or clearly
labelled integers)
Correct answer scores full marks (unless a = 5, b = 6, A1 All correct
from obvious incorrect working). c = 7, d = 9
Total 3 marks

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7 72 4 M1 72
1.4 = oe 1.4 = oe
( area ) ( area )
72 360 M1 72 360
( area = ) (= = 51.4…) oe ( area = ) (= = 51.4…) oe
1.4 7 1.4 7
“51.4…” × 18 or M1 “51.4…” × 18 or
"51.4..." "51.4..."
r= (= 4.046…) and r= (= 4.046…) and
 
π × “4.046”2 × 18 π × “4.046”2 × 18
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from 926 A1 Allow 925 – 928
obvious incorrect working).
Total 4 marks

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8 (a) 1 + 0.04 (= 1.04) or 3 M1
100(%) + 4(%) (= 104(%)) or
634 400
(=6100) oe
104
634 400 ÷ “1.04” or M1
634 400 ÷ “104” × 100 or
634 400 × 100 ÷ “104” oe
610 000 A1
(b) “0.85” × “0.85” (= 0.7225) oe or 3 M1 allow use of their amount M2 for
“0.85” – (“0.85” × 0.15) (= 0.7225) or eg 15 + (0.15 ×
"85" "85" 200 × “0.85” × “0.85” (= “85”)
(= 72.25) oe or 144.5) or
100
[0.85 and 85 must come from correct working] 15 + 12.75
1 – “0.7225” or 0.2775 or 100 – “72.25” M1 eg
200 − "144.5"
(100)
200

27.75 A1 oe allow 27.8 or 28

Total 6 marks

Question Working Answer Mark Notes

9 (a) 8.9 × 10−5 1 B1
(b) 83 400 1 B1
Total 2 marks

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10 300 ÷ (7 + 5 + 3) (= 20) 5 M1 (no mark for “15” unless it is used
clear correct use of 7 + 5 + 3 ( = 15) eg division correctly)
 "2.8"+ "1.8" 
at the end by 15   or correct use of use of 7 × 20 or 140 or 5 × 20 or 100 in
 15  further work assumes this mark
2 7
15 in a fraction eg 
5 15
2 M1 2
 ( 7  "20") (= 56) oe eg 0.4 ×140 (= 56) finding of the number of birthday cards
5 5
or or
2  14  2 2
7= = 2.8  or eg of the share of 7 or of fraction of
5  5  5 5
2 7  14  amount
  = =0.186... 
5 15  75 
0.36 × (5 × “20”)(=36) M1 finding 36% of anniversary cards
or or
0.36 × 5 (= 1.8) or eg 36% of the share of 5 or 36% of fraction
36 5  180  of amount
 = = 0.12  oe
100 15  1500 
"56"+ "36" M1 for any fraction from correct working that
or isn’t simplified or
300
30.66..% or 0.3066...
14 9
+
 "2.8"+ "1.8"  5 5
eg   or
 15  15
14 180
" "+ " "
75 1500
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from 23 A1 cao
obvious incorrect working). 75
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11 eg 3 M1 a correct method to eliminate x or y –
multiplying one or both equations so that
+ 7x + 3y =
3 + 21x + 9 y =
9 one variable can be eliminated (allow a total
or of one error in multiplication) and the
9x − 3y =
21 21x − 7 y =
49 correct operation to eliminate
or or
eg for substitution of one variable into the
other equation.
7+ y
7 x + 3 ( 3x − 7 ) =
3 or 7   + 3y =
3
 3 
If first M1 gained then they can substitute an M1 dep on M1 for a correct method to calculate
incorrect value if from ‘correct’ method to gain the value of other letter eg substitution or
this mark. starting again with elimination
Working required x = 1.5, y = −2.5 A1 oe dep on M1
Total 3 marks

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12 2 5 M1 Do NOT award M1 for eg
x + 0.45 x + 405 oe 2
5 + 45 ( % ) + 405 ( =
....) oe
5
2 M1 for a correct equation
x + 0.45 x + 405 = x oe
5
 405  M1
405
=(x )= 2

3
2700 
1 − − 0.45  20 

5
0.45 × "2700” M1
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from 1215 A1
obvious incorrect working).
Total 5 marks

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13 (a) 5 1 B1 cao
(b) y(x – 6) = 2x x(y – 6) = 2y 3 M1 for multiplying the denominator
or or
yx – 6y = 2x xy – 6x = 2y
x(x – 2) = 6y y(x – 2) = 6x M1 for isolating the x or y terms and
factorising
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from 6x −6 x
obvious incorrect working). A1 accept (must be a function of x)
x−2 2− x
Total 4 marks

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14 (a)(i) 140 1 B1
(ii) opposite angles of a cyclic 1 B1 dep on B1 in (a)(i) or seeing 180 – 40 with
quadrilateral (add to 180º) no contradiction
oe oe eg angle at centre is double (2 ×) angle
at circumference oe and
angles around a point (or point 360)
(b) ADB = 66 or 3 M1 Clearly labelled in working or shown on
ABO = 90 – 66 (=24) or diagram
BAO = 90 – 66 (=24) or
180 − 80
ODB = ( = 50 ) or
2
DOB reflex = 280

For 2 of: M1 award M2 for 360 – (280 + 40 + 24) oe

ADB = 66 or
ABO = 90 – 66 (=24) or
BAO = 90 – 66 (=24) or
180 − 80
ODB = ( = 50 )
2
DOB reflex = 280

Correct answer scores full marks (unless from 16 A1

obvious incorrect working).
Total 5 marks

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15 (a) If a graph is ascending, you can ft for the marks in Correct cf graph 2 B2 (use overlay) Fully correct cf graph –
parts (b), (c) an (d) – method should be shown by points at ends of intervals and joined with
way of marks on the axes for all but the median in curve or line segments.
part (b).
B1 for 6 or 7 points plotted correctly at ends of
intervals not joined or for 6 or 7 points
from table plotted consistently within each
interval (eg at lower bound of interval or
midpoint of interval) at their correct heights
and joined with smooth curve or line
segments.
ignore the curve < age 20
(b) 26 – 28 1 B1 ft If out of range ft their graph
(c) eg readings at 15 and 45 from the vertical axis 2 M1 ft For use of 15 and 45 or 15.25 and
eg LQ = 19 – 21 45.75
eg UQ = 45 - 47 (eg reading of 21 and 46 stated or
indicated by marks on horizontal axis that
(the reading at 45 is 45/46 so be careful with the correspond to 15 (or 15.25) and 45 (or
award of this mark) 45.75) on the vertical axis or correct
readings ft their cf graph provided method
to show readings is shown)
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from 24 - 28 A1 ft Any value in range (if out of range ft
obvious incorrect working). their cf graph reading across at 15 and 45
oe but method must be shown)
(d) eg reading of 49 or 50 from cf axis 2 M1 ft For correct reading at 55 eg 50 (ft from
incorrect graph if method shown (lines up
and across)
must be a whole number 10 or 11 A1 If out of range ft their cf curve if method
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from shown
obvious incorrect working).
Total 7 marks

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16 M = kh³ oe or 4 = k × 0.53 oe 4 M1 k ≠ 1 and where k could M2 for
be any letter 500 h3
4 4 M1 Allow this for M2 if M = =
k= 3
or k = or k = 32 kh³ is not written
4 0.53
0.5 0.125 oe or
125 × 0.5³ (=
15.625) oe

500 500  0.53 M1 for a correct expression for h using

h= 3 or h = 3 or correct values or a value of k from a
"0.32" 4 completely correct method
h = 3 15.625 or
h = 5 × 0.5
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from 2.5 A1 oe
obvious incorrect working).
Total 4 marks

Question Working Answer Mark Notes

17 8t or ±125t–2 oe 5 M1 for differentiating one term correctly
125 A1 for both terms correct
8t − 125t −2 oe or 8t − oe
t2
125 M1 for equating their 8t  at −2 oe or
8t − 125t −2
=
0 and
= (t ) =
3 ( 2.5) bt  125t −2 oe to zero and solving for t ie
8
must have correct powers of t and at least
one correct coefficient and correct
isolation of t
125 M1 dep on previous M mark for substituting
4 ("2.5") + into s
"2.5"
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from 75 A1
obvious incorrect working).
Total 5 marks

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18 (2y + 5)(y − 6) or 3 M1 A correct method to solve the quadratic -
allow factorisation that gives 2 out of 3
( −7 )
2
−−7 − 4  2  −30 terms correct when expanded or use of
2 2 quadratic formula – if using formula, allow
 2 one sign error and allow if simplified as far
7  49 
2  y −  −  − 30 ( =
0 ) oe 7  492 + 240
 4  16  as or use of completing
4
the square with one sign error as far as
shown
(y =) 6, (y =) −2.5 A1 Correct critical values dep on M1

Working required −2.5  y  6 A1 oe eg y  −2.5 ( and ) y  6 or [‒2.5, 6]

(do not penalise change of variable eg y to
x)
dep on M1
Total 3 marks

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19 (Length sf =) 3
0.8 ( = 0.928...) or 3 1.25 ( = 1.07...) 4 M1 for a correct linear scale factor

or 3
4 : 3 5 oe

( 0.8 ) ( 0.861...) or 86.1...(%) M1 for a correct area scale factor

2
3
(Area sf =)

or ( 1.25 ) ( = 1.16...) or 116...(%) or ( 4 ) : ( 5 )

2 2 2
3 3 3

oe
eg (k =)(1 – “0.861…”)×100 or (100 – “86.1...”) M1 for a method to find the percentage
100 100 reduction
or 100 − or 100 − 100
"1.16" "116"
( 4)
2
3

or 100 − 100 
( 5)
2
3

Correct answer scores full marks (unless from obvious 13.8 A1 accept 13.7 – 13.9
incorrect working).
Total 4 marks

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20 10 x 2 −  x − 3  + 2 x = 5 M1 for using correct substitution of a linear
(3 + 2 y ) − y2 + 2 (3 + 2 y ) =
2

  10 equation into the quadratic – all terms

 2  shown correctly
eg 3 y 2 + 16 y + 5 ( =
0) eg 3x 2 + 14 x − 49 ( =
0) A1 for a correct 3 term quadratic

3x 2 + 14 x = 49
eg ( 3 y + 1)( y + 5)( =
0) eg ( 3x − 7 )( x + 7 )( =
0) M1 dep on M1 method to solve their 3 term
quadratic using any correct method
−16  162 − 4  3  5 −14  142 − 4  3  ( −49 ) (allow one sign error and some
or or or simplification – allow as far as eg
23 23
or −16  256 − 60
or
 8 8 
2 2
 2
7 7 
2 6
3  y +  −    + 5 ( =0) 3  x +  −    − 49 ( =
0)
3   3   3   3   −14  196 + 588
  or if factorising
1 6

) , −5 
(should give  ( y =−
 7 
allow brackets which expanded give 2
 3  (should give  ( x =−
) , −7  out of 3 terms correct)
 3  or correct values for x or correct values
for y
eg x = 3 + 2 ×‒5 and eg. M1 ft dep on previous M1 for substituting
1 7 their 2 found values of x or y in a
x = 3 + 2 ×− − 2 y = 3 suitable equation
3 3
(use 2dp or better for substitution)
−7 − 2  y =3
or fully correct values for the other
variable (correct labels for x / y)
Working required 7 A1 dep on M1 (allow coordinates)
x= ,y= must be paired correctly
3
allow x = −7, y = −5
1
− x = 2.33(3…), y = ‒0.33(3…)
3
x = −7, y =
−5
Total 5 marks

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21 14 3 M1 For a correct substitution
( a =) 7
3 −7
4y −3
14 ( 4 y − 3) M1 or for a correct but unsimplified answer in
( a =) oe m
21 − 7 ( 4 y − 3) the form ie the denominator should be
n
eg
simplified to remove the fraction
56 y − 42
21 − 28 y + 21
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from 4y − 3 A1 oe but must be simplified
obvious incorrect working).
3− 2y
Total 3 marks

Question Working Answer Mark Notes

21 14 + 7a 3 M1 For rearranging ‘x’ to be in terms of a and
ALT x= and equating two expressions for a
3a
14 + 7 a 7
=
3a 4y −3
a ( 42 − 28 y ) =56 y − 42 oe eg M1 or for a correct but unsimplified answer in
m
56 y − 42 the form
( a =) n
21 − 28 y + 21
56 y − 42 4y − 3 A1 oe but must be simplified
( a =)
21 − 28 y + 21 3− 2y
Total 3 marks

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22 580π = π × 20 × l oe 5 M1 for correct substitution into A =  rl
580 M1
=(l ) =( 29 )
20
"29"2 − 202 =( )
441 − 21 M1

1 4 3 1  M1 for a complete method

     20  +     20  "21"  or
2

 2 3   3  24 400
(Award M4 for 8133.3…….. if is
16 000 8400 3
+  or not seen)
3 3
16 000
 + 2800
3
Correct answer scores full marks (unless from 24 400 A1 1
obvious incorrect working). 8133.3 or 8133 (as exact form was
3 3
requested)
SC B4 for an answer of 25551(.62….) if
no method shown
Total 5 marks

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