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Questions
SPM.2.SL.TZ0.8
The length, X mm, of a certain species of seashell is normally distributed with mean 25
and variance, 𝜎2 .

The probability that X is less than 24.15 is 0.1446.

A random sample of 10 seashells is collected on a beach. Let Y represent the number

of seashells with lengths greater than 26 mm.

a. Find P(24.15 < X < 25). [2]

b.i. Find 𝜎, the standard deviation of X. [3]

b.ii.

Hence, find the probability that a seashell selected at random has a length greater than
26 mm.

[2]

c. Find E(Y). [3]

d.

Find the probability that exactly three of these seashells have a length greater than 26
mm.

[2]

e. A seashell selected at random has a length less than 26 mm.

Find the probability that its length is between 24.15 mm and 25 mm. [3]

SPM.2.SL.TZ0.4
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A six-sided biased die is weighted in such a way that the probability of obtaining a “six” is 10
.

a. The die is tossed five times. Find the probability of obtaining at most three “sixes”.

[3]

b.

The die is tossed five times. Find the probability of obtaining the third “six” on the fifth
toss.
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[3]

SPM.2.SL.TZ0.5
The following table below shows the marks scored by seven students on two
different mathematics tests.

Let L1 be the regression line of x on y. The equation of the line L1 can be written in the form x
= ay + b.

a. Find the value of a and the value of b. [2]

b.

Let L2 be the regression line of y on x. The lines L1 and L2 pass through the same
point with coordinates (p , q).

Find the value of p and the value of q. [3]

19M.1.SL.TZ2.T_2
Colorado beetles are a pest, which can cause major damage to potato crops. For a certain
Colorado beetle the amount of oxygen, in millilitres (ml), consumed each day increases with
temperature as shown in the following table.

This information has been used to plot a scatter diagram.

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The mean point has coordinates (20, 230).

a. Find the equation of the regression line of 𝑦 on 𝑥. [2]

b. Draw the regression line of 𝑦 on 𝑥 on the scatter diagram. [2]

c.

In order to estimate the amount of oxygen consumed, this regression line is considered
to be reliable for a temperature 𝑥 such that 𝑎 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 𝑏.

Write down the value of 𝑎 and of 𝑏. [2]

21N.2.SL.TZ0.9

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The random variable 𝑋 follows a normal distribution with mean 𝜇 and standard deviation 𝜎.

The avocados grown on a farm have weights, in grams, that are normally distributed
with mean 𝜇 and standard deviation 𝜎. Avocados are categorized as small, medium, large
or premium, according to their weight. The following table shows the probability an
avocado grown on the farm is classified as small, medium, large or premium.

The maximum weight of a small avocado is 106 . 2 grams.

The minimum weight of a premium avocado is 182 . 6 grams.

A supermarket purchases all the avocados from the farm that weigh more than 106 . 2 grams.

Find the probability that an avocado chosen at random from this purchase is categorized as

a. Find P𝜇 - 1 . 5𝜎 < 𝑋 < 𝜇 + 1 . 5𝜎. [3]

b. Find the value of 𝜇 and of 𝜎. [5]

c.i. medium. [2]

c.ii. large. [1]

c.iii. premium. [1]

d.

The selling prices of the different categories of avocado at this supermarket are shown
in the following table:

The supermarket pays the farm $ 200 for the avocados and assumes it will then sell
them in exactly the same proportion as purchased from the farm.

According to this model, find the minimum number of avocados that must be sold
so that the net profit for the supermarket is at least $ 438.

[4]

EXN.2.SL.TZ0.1
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A data set consisting of 16 test scores has mean 14 . 5 . One test score of 9 requires a second
marking and is removed from the data set.

Find the mean of the remaining 15 test scores.

21M.1.SL.TZ2.7

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A large school has students from Year 6 to Year 12.

A group of 80 students in Year 12 were randomly selected and surveyed to find out
how many hours per week they each spend doing homework. Their results are represented
by the following cumulative frequency graph.

This same information is represented by the following table.

There are 320 students in Year 12 at this school.

a.

Find the median number of hours per week these Year 12 students spend doing
homework.

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[2]

b.

Given that 10% of these Year 12 students spend more than 𝑘 hours per week
doing homework, find the value of 𝑘.

[3]

c. Find the value of 𝑝 and the value of 𝑞. [4]

d.

Estimate the number of Year 12 students that spend more than 15 hours each
week doing homework.

[3]

e.i.

Explain why this sampling method might not provide an accurate representation of the
amount of time all of the students in the school spend doing homework.

[1]

e.ii. Suggest a more appropriate sampling method. [1]

EXN.2.SL.TZ0.8
The time, 𝑇 minutes, taken to complete a jigsaw puzzle can be modelled by a
normal distribution with mean 𝜇 and standard deviation 8 . 6.

It is found that 30% of times taken to complete the jigsaw puzzle are longer than 36 . 8
minutes.

Use 𝜇 = 32 . 29 in the remainder of the question.

Six randomly chosen people complete the jigsaw puzzle.

a.

By stating and solving an appropriate equation, show, correct to two decimal

places, that 𝜇 = 32 . 29.

[4]

b. Find the 86th percentile time to complete the jigsaw puzzle. [2]

c.

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Find the probability that a randomly chosen person will take more than 30 minutes
to complete the jigsaw puzzle.

[2]

d.

Find the probability that at least five of them will take more than 30 minutes
to complete the jigsaw puzzle.

[3]

e.

Having spent 25 minutes attempting the jigsaw puzzle, a randomly chosen person had
not yet completed the puzzle.

Find the probability that this person will take more than 30 minutes to complete
the jigsaw puzzle.

[4]

19N.2.SL.TZ0.S_1
The number of messages, 𝑀, that six randomly selected teenagers sent during the month of
October is shown in the following table. The table also shows the time, 𝑇, that they spent
talking on their phone during the same month.

The relationship between the variables can be modelled by the regression equation
𝑀 = 𝑎𝑇 + 𝑏.

a. Write down the value of 𝑎 and of 𝑏. [3]

b.

Use your regression equation to predict the number of messages sent by a teenager
that spent 154 minutes talking on their phone in October.

[3]

21M.2.SL.TZ2.1
At a café, the waiting time between ordering and receiving a cup of coffee is dependent
upon the number of customers who have already ordered their coffee and are waiting to
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receive it.

Sarah, a regular customer, visited the café on five consecutive days. The following
table shows the number of customers, 𝑥, ahead of Sarah who have already ordered and
are waiting to receive their coffee and Sarah’s waiting time, 𝑦 minutes.

The relationship between 𝑥 and 𝑦 can be modelled by the regression line of 𝑦 on 𝑥

with equation 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏.

a.i. Find the value of 𝑎 and the value of 𝑏. [2]

a.ii. Write down the value of Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficient, 𝑟.

[1]

b. Interpret, in context, the value of 𝑎 found in part (a)(i). [1]

c.

On another day, Sarah visits the café to order a coffee. Seven customers have
already ordered their coffee and are waiting to receive it.

Use the result from part (a)(i) to estimate Sarah’s waiting time to receive her coffee.

[2]

21M.2.SL.TZ2.4
At a school, 70% of the students play a sport and 20% of the students are involved
in theatre. 18% of the students do neither activity.

A student is selected at random.

At the school 48% of the students are girls, and 25% of the girls are involved in theatre.

A student is selected at random. Let 𝐺 be the event “the student is a girl” and let 𝑇 be
the event “the student is involved in theatre”.

a. Find the probability that the student plays a sport and is involved in theatre. [2]

b.

Find the probability that the student is involved in theatre, but does not play a sport.

[2]

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c. Find P𝐺 ∩ 𝑇. [2]

d. Determine if the events 𝐺 and 𝑇 are independent. Justify your answer. [2]

SPM.1.SL.TZ0.2
Let A and B be events such that P ( 𝐴 ) = 0.5, P ( 𝐵 ) = 0.4 and P ( 𝐴 ∪ 𝐵 ) = 0.6.

Find P ( 𝐴|𝐵 ) .

17M.1.SL.TZ1.T_7
Sara regularly flies from Geneva to London. She takes either a direct flight or a non-
directflight that goes via Amsterdam.

If she takes a direct flight, the probability that her baggage does not arrive in London is
0.01.
If she takes a non-direct flight the probability that her baggage arrives in London is 0.95.

The probability that she takes a non-direct flight is 0.2.

a. Complete the tree diagram. [3]

b. Find the probability that Sara’s baggage arrives in London. [3]

20N.1.SL.TZ0.S_8
Each athlete on a running team recorded the distance (𝑀 miles) they ran in 30 minutes.

The median distance is 4 miles and the interquartile range is 1 . 1 miles.

This information is shown in the following box-and-whisker plot.

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The distance in miles, 𝑀, can be converted to the distance in kilometres, 𝐾, using the
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formula 𝐾 = 5 𝑀.

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The variance of the distances run by the athletes is km2 .
9

The standard deviation of the distances is 𝑏 miles.

A total of 600 athletes from different teams compete in a 5 km race. The times the 600
athletes took to run the 5 km race are shown in the following cumulative frequency graph.

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There were 400 athletes who took between 22 and 𝑚 minutes to complete the 5 km race.

a. Find the value of 𝑎. [2]

b. Write down the value of the median distance in kilometres (km). [1]

c. Find the value of 𝑏. [4]

d. Find 𝑚. [3]

e. The first 150 athletes that completed the race won a prize.

Given that an athlete took between 22 and 𝑚 minutes to complete the 5 km

race, calculate the probability that they won a prize.

[5]

20N.2.SL.TZ0.S_3
A discrete random variable 𝑋 has the following probability distribution.

a. Find an expression for 𝑞 in terms of 𝑝. [2]

b.i. Find the value of 𝑝 which gives the largest value of E𝑋. [3]

b.ii. Hence, find the largest value of E𝑋. [1]

20N.1.SL.TZ0.T_14
Andre will play in the semi-final of a tennis tournament.

If Andre wins the semi-final he will progress to the final. If Andre loses the semi-final, he will
not progress to the final.
If Andre wins the final, he will be the champion.

The probability that Andre will win the semi-final is 𝑝. If Andre wins the semi-final, then the
probability he will be the champion is 0 . 6.

The probability that Andre will not be the champion is 0 . 58.

a. Complete the values in the tree diagram.

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[1]

b. Find the value of 𝑝. [2]

c.

Given that Andre did not become the champion, find the probability that he lost in the
semi-final.

[3]

20N.1.SL.TZ0.T_3
Hafizah harvested 49 mangoes from her farm. The weights of the mangoes, 𝑤, in grams, are
shown in the following grouped frequency table.

a. Write down the modal group for these data. [1]

b.

Use your graphic display calculator to find an estimate of the standard deviation of
the weights of mangoes from this harvest.

[2]

c. On the grid below, draw a histogram for the data in the table.

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[3]

21M.1.SL.TZ1.4
A research student weighed lizard eggs in grams and recorded the results. The following box
and whisker diagram shows a summary of the results where 𝐿 and 𝑈 are the lower and upper
quartiles respectively.

The interquartile range is 20 grams and there are no outliers in the results.

a. Find the minimum possible value of 𝑈. [3]

b. Hence, find the minimum possible value of 𝐿. [2]

21M.1.SL.TZ1.9
A biased four-sided die, A, is rolled. Let 𝑋 be the score obtained when die A is rolled.
The probability distribution for 𝑋 is given in the following table.

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A second biased four-sided die, B, is rolled. Let 𝑌 be the score obtained when die B is rolled.
The probability distribution for 𝑌 is given in the following table.

a. Find the value of 𝑝. [2]

b. Hence, find the value of E ( 𝑋 ) . [2]

c.i. State the range of possible values of 𝑟. [1]

c.ii. Hence, find the range of possible values of 𝑞. [2]

d. Hence, find the range of possible values for E ( 𝑌 ) . [3]

e.

Agnes and Barbara play a game using these dice. Agnes rolls die A once and Barbara
1
rolls die B once. The probability that Agnes’ score is less than Barbara’s score is 2 .

Find the value of E ( 𝑌 ) . [6]

21M.2.SL.TZ1.2
The following table shows the data collected from an experiment.

The data is also represented on the following scatter diagram.

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The relationship between 𝑥 and 𝑦 can be modelled by the regression line of 𝑦 on 𝑥

with equation 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏, where 𝑎, 𝑏 ∈ ℝ.

a. Write down the value of 𝑎 and the value of 𝑏. [2]

b. Use this model to predict the value of 𝑦 when 𝑥 = 18. [2]

c. Write down the value of 𝑥¯ and the value of 𝑦.

¯ [1]

d. Draw the line of best fit on the scatter diagram. [2]

21M.2.SL.TZ1.3
A company produces bags of sugar whose masses, in grams, can be modelled by a
normal distribution with mean 1000 and standard deviation 3 . 5. A bag of sugar is rejected
for sale if its mass is less than 995 grams.

a. Find the probability that a bag selected at random is rejected. [2]

b.

Estimate the number of bags which will be rejected from a random sample of 100 bags.

[1]

c.

Given that a bag is not rejected, find the probability that it has a mass greater than
1005 grams.
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[3]

21M.2.SL.TZ2.8
The flight times, 𝑇 minutes, between two cities can be modelled by a normal distribution
with a mean of 75 minutes and a standard deviation of 𝜎 minutes.

On a particular day, there are 64 flights scheduled between these two cities.

a. Given that 2% of the flight times are longer than 82 minutes, find the value of 𝜎.

[3]

b.

Find the probability that a randomly selected flight will have a flight time of more than
80 minutes.

[2]

c.

Given that a flight between the two cities takes longer than 80 minutes, find
the probability that it takes less than 82 minutes.

[4]

d.

Find the expected number of flights that will have a flight time of more than 80
minutes.

[3]

e.

Find the probability that more than 6 of the flights on this particular day will have a
flight time of more than 80 minutes.

[3]

21M.2.SL.TZ2.9
All answers in this question should be given to four significant figures.

In a local weekly lottery, tickets cost $ 2 each.

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In the first week of the lottery, a player will receive $ 𝐷 for each ticket, with the
probability distribution shown in the following table. For example, the probability of a
player receiving $ 10 is 0 . 03. The grand prize in the first week of the lottery is $ 1000.

If nobody wins the grand prize in the first week, the probabilities will remain the same, but
the value of the grand prize will be $ 2000 in the second week, and the value of the grand
prize will continue to double each week until it is won. All other prize amounts will remain
the same.

a. Find the value of 𝑐. [2]

b. Determine whether this lottery is a fair game in the first week. Justify your answer.

[4]

c.

Given that the grand prize is not won and the grand prize continues to double, write
an expression in terms of 𝑛 for the value of the grand prize in the 𝑛th week of the
lottery.

[2]

d.

The 𝑤th week is the first week in which the player is expected to make a profit. Ryan
knows that if he buys a lottery ticket in the 𝑤th week, his expected profit is $ 𝑝.

Find the value of 𝑝. [7]

21N.1.SL.TZ0.4
Box 1 contains 5 red balls and 2 white balls.

Box 2 contains 4 red balls and 3 white balls.

a.

A box is chosen at random and a ball is drawn. Find the probability that the ball is red.

[3]

b.

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Let 𝐴 be the event that “box 1 is chosen” and let 𝑅 be the event that “a red ball is
drawn”.

Determine whether events 𝐴 and 𝑅 are independent. [2]

20N.1.SL.TZ0.T_6
Srinivasa places the nine labelled balls shown below into a box.

Srinivasa then chooses two balls at random, one at a time, from the box. The first ball is
not replaced before he chooses the second.
a.i. Find the probability that the first ball chosen is labelled A. [1]

a.ii. Find the probability that the first ball chosen is labelled A or labelled N. [1]

b.

Find the probability that the second ball chosen is labelled A, given that the first
ball chosen was labelled N.

[2]

c. Find the probability that both balls chosen are labelled N. [2]

22M.1.SL.TZ2.9
A biased four-sided die with faces labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4 is rolled and the result
recorded. Let 𝑋 be the result obtained when the die is rolled. The probability distribution for
𝑋 is given in the following table where 𝑝 and 𝑞 are constants.

For this probability distribution, it is known that E ( 𝑋 ) = 2.

Nicky plays a game with this four-sided die. In this game she is allowed a maximum of
five rolls. Her score is calculated by adding the results of each roll. Nicky wins the game if
her score is at least ten.

After three rolls of the die, Nicky has a score of four.

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David has two pairs of unbiased four-sided dice, a yellow pair and a red pair.

Both yellow dice have faces labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4. Let 𝑆 represent the sum obtained
by rolling the two yellow dice. The probability distribution for 𝑆 is shown below.

The first red die has faces labelled 1, 2, 2 and 3. The second red die has faces labelled
1, 𝑎, 𝑎 and 𝑏, where 𝑎 < 𝑏 and 𝑎, 𝑏 ∈ ℤ+ . The probability distribution for the
sum obtained by rolling the red pair is the same as the distribution for the sum obtained by
rolling the yellow pair.

a. Show that 𝑝 = 0 . 4 and 𝑞 = 0 . 2. [5]

b. Find P ( 𝑋 > 2 ) . [2]

c.

Assuming that rolls of the die are independent, find the probability that Nicky wins the
game.

[5]

d. Determine the value of 𝑏. [2]

e. Find the value of 𝑎, providing evidence for your answer. [2]

19M.1.SL.TZ1.S_9
A random variable Z is normally distributed with mean 0 and standard deviation 1. It is
known that P(𝑧 < −1.6) = 𝑎 and P(𝑧 > 2.4) = 𝑏. This is shown in the following diagram.

A second random variable 𝑋 is normally distributed with mean 𝑚 and standard deviation 𝑠.

It is known that P(𝑥 < 1) = 𝑎.

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a. Find P(−1.6 < 𝑧 < 2.4). Write your answer in terms of 𝑎 and 𝑏. [2]

b.

Given that 𝑧 > −1.6, find the probability that z < 2.4 . Write your answer in terms of 𝑎
and 𝑏.

[4]

c. Write down the standardized value for 𝑥 = 1. [1]

d. It is also known that P(𝑥 > 2) = 𝑏. Find 𝑠. [6]

21N.2.SL.TZ0.1
In Lucy’s music academy, eight students took their piano diploma examination and
achieved scores out of 150. For her records, Lucy decided to record the average number of
hours per week each student reported practising in the weeks prior to their examination.
These results are summarized in the table below.

a. Find Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficient, 𝑟, for these data. [2]

b.

The relationship between the variables can be modelled by the regression equation
𝐷 = 𝑎ℎ + 𝑏. Write down the value of 𝑎 and the value of 𝑏.

[1]

c.

One of these eight students was disappointed with her result and wished she
had practised more. Based on the given data, determine how her score could have
been expected to alter had she practised an extra five hours per week.

[2]

21N.2.SL.TZ0.4

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A factory manufactures lamps. It is known that the probability that a lamp is found to
be defective is 0 . 05. A random sample of 30 lamps is tested.

a. Find the probability that there is at least one defective lamp in the sample. [3]

b.

Given that there is at least one defective lamp in the sample, find the probability
that there are at most two defective lamps.

[4]

22M.2.SL.TZ1.2
The number of hours spent exercising each week by a group of students is shown in
the following table.

The median is 4 . 5 hours.

a. Find the value of 𝑥. [2]

b. Find the standard deviation. [2]

22M.2.SL.TZ1.4
A discrete random variable, 𝑋, has the following probability distribution:

a. Show that 2𝑘2 - 𝑘 + 0 . 12 = 0. [1]

b. Find the value of 𝑘, giving a reason for your answer. [3]

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c. Hence, find E ( 𝑋 ) . [2]

22M.2.SL.TZ1.6
Let 𝐴 and 𝐵 be two independent events such that P ( 𝐴 ∩ 𝐵' ) = 0 . 16 and P ( 𝐴′ ∩ 𝐵 ) = 0 . 36
.

a. Given that P ( 𝐴 ∩ 𝐵 ) = 𝑥, find the value of 𝑥. [4]

b. Find P𝐴' 𝐵'. [2]

22M.2.SL.TZ1.9
A bakery makes two types of muffins: chocolate muffins and banana muffins.

The weights, 𝐶 grams, of the chocolate muffins are normally distributed with a mean of 62 g
and standard deviation of 2 . 9 g.

The weights, 𝐵 grams, of the banana muffins are normally distributed with a mean of 68 g
and standard deviation of 3 . 4 g.

Each day 60% of the muffins made are chocolate.

On a particular day, a muffin is randomly selected from all those made at the bakery.

The machine that makes the chocolate muffins is adjusted so that the mean weight of
the chocolate muffins remains the same but their standard deviation changes to 𝜎 g.
The machine that makes the banana muffins is not adjusted. The probability that the weight
of a randomly selected muffin from these machines is less than 61 g is now 0 . 157.

a.

Find the probability that a randomly selected chocolate muffin weighs less than 61 g.

[2]

b.

In a random selection of 12 chocolate muffins, find the probability that exactly 5

weigh less than 61 g.

[2]

c.i. Find the probability that the randomly selected muffin weighs less than 61 g. [4]

c.ii.

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Given that a randomly selected muffin weighs less than 61 g, find the probability that it
is chocolate.

[3]

d. Find the value of 𝜎. [5]

22M.1.SL.TZ1.3
A survey at a swimming pool is given to one adult in each family. The age of the adult, 𝑎
years old, and of their eldest child, 𝑐 years old, are recorded.

The ages of the eldest child are summarized in the following box and whisker diagram.

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The regression line of 𝑎 on 𝑐 is 𝑎 = 4 𝑐 + 20. The regression line of 𝑐 on 𝑎 is 𝑐 = 2 𝑎 - 9.

a. Find the largest value of 𝑐 that would not be considered an outlier. [3]

b.i. One of the adults surveyed is 42 years old. Estimate the age of their eldest child.

[2]

b.ii. Find the mean age of all the adults surveyed. [2]

22M.2.SL.TZ2.4
Events 𝐴 and 𝐵 are independent and P ( 𝐴 ) = 3P ( 𝐵 ) .

Given that P ( 𝐴 ∪ 𝐵 ) = 0 . 68, find P ( 𝐵 ) .

22M.2.SL.TZ2.5
A random sample of nine adults were selected to see whether sleeping well affected
their reaction times to a visual stimulus. Each adult’s reaction time was measured twice.

The first measurement for reaction time was taken on a morning after the adult had slept
well. The second measurement was taken on a morning after the same adult had not slept
well.

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The box and whisker diagrams for the reaction times, measured in seconds, are shown
below.

Consider the box and whisker diagram representing the reaction times after sleeping well.

a. State the median reaction time after sleeping well. [1]

b. Verify that the measurement of 0 . 46 seconds is not an outlier. [3]

c.

State why it appears that the mean reaction time is greater than the median reaction
time.

[1]

d. Now consider the two box and whisker diagrams.

Comment on whether these box and whisker diagrams provide any evidence that
might suggest that not sleeping well causes an increase in reaction time.

[1]

22M.2.SL.TZ2.9
The time it takes Suzi to drive from home to work each morning is normally distributed with
a mean of 35 minutes and a standard deviation of 𝜎 minutes.

On 25% of days, it takes Suzi longer than 40 minutes to drive to work.

Suzi will be late to work if it takes her longer than 45 minutes to drive to work. The time
it takes to drive to work each day is independent of any other day.
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Suzi will work five days next week.

Suzi will work 22 days this month. She will receive a bonus if she is on time at least 20
of those days.

So far this month, she has worked 16 days and been on time 15 of those days.

a. Find the value of 𝜎. [4]

b.

On a randomly selected day, find the probability that Suzi’s drive to work will
take longer than 45 minutes.

[2]

c. Find the probability that she will be late to work at least one day next week. [3]

d.

Given that Suzi will be late to work at least one day next week, find the probability
that she will be late less than three times.

[5]

e. Find the probability that Suzi will receive a bonus. [4]

SPM.1.SL.TZ0.8
1
Let 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 15𝑥 + 17.
3

The graph of 𝑓 has horizontal tangents at the points where 𝑥 = 𝑎 and 𝑥 = 𝑏, 𝑎 < 𝑏.

a. Find 𝑓′ ( 𝑥 ) . [2]

b. Find the value of 𝑎 and the value of 𝑏. [3]

c.i. Sketch the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓′ ( 𝑥 ) . [1]

c.ii. Hence explain why the graph of 𝑓 has a local maximum point at 𝑥 = 𝑎. [1]

d.i. Find 𝑓″ ( 𝑏 ) . [3]

d.ii.

Hence, use your answer to part (d)(i) to show that the graph of 𝑓 has a local minimum
point at 𝑥 = 𝑏.

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[1]

e.

The normal to the graph of 𝑓 at 𝑥 = 𝑎 and the tangent to the graph of 𝑓 at 𝑥 = 𝑏

intersect at the point (𝑝, 𝑞) .

Find the value of 𝑝 and the value of 𝑞. [5]

SPM.1.SL.TZ0.9
ln5𝑥
Let 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 𝑘𝑥
where 𝑥 > 0, 𝑘 ∈ 𝑅+ .

The graph of 𝑓 has exactly one maximum point P.

2ln5𝑥 − 3
The second derivative of 𝑓 is given by 𝑓″ ( 𝑥 ) = . The graph of 𝑓 has exactly one point
𝑘𝑥3
of inflexion Q.

a. Show that 𝑓′ ( 𝑥 ) =
1 − ln5𝑥
. [3]
𝑘𝑥2

b. Find the x-coordinate of P. [3]

c. 1 3
Show that the x-coordinate of Q is e 2 . [3]
5

d.

The region R is enclosed by the graph of 𝑓, the x-axis, and the vertical lines through
the maximum point P and the point of inflexion Q.

Given that the area of R is 3, find the value of 𝑘. [7]

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SPM.2.SL.TZ0.6
The displacement, in centimetres, of a particle from an origin, O, at time t seconds, is
given by s(t) = t 2 cos t + 2t sin t, 0 ≤ t ≤ 5.

a. Find the maximum distance of the particle from O. [3]

b. Find the acceleration of the particle at the instant it first changes direction. [4]

EXN.1.SL.TZ0.1
The derivative of a function 𝑓 is given by 𝑓'𝑥 = 3√ 𝑥.

Given that 𝑓1 = 3, find the value of 𝑓4.

EXN.1.SL.TZ0.7
The following diagram shows the graph of 𝑦 = 4 - 𝑥 2 , 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2 and rectangle ORST. The
rectangle has a vertex at the origin O, a vertex on the 𝑦-axis at the point R0, 𝑦, a vertex on
the 𝑥-axis at the point T𝑥, 0 and a vertex at point S𝑥, 𝑦 on the graph.

Let 𝑃 represent the perimeter of rectangle ORST.

Let 𝐴 represent the area of rectangle ORST.

a. Show that 𝑃 = - 2𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 8. [2]

b.

Find the dimensions of rectangle ORST that has maximum perimeter and determine the
value of the maximum perimeter.

[6]

c. Find an expression for 𝐴 in terms of 𝑥. [2]

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d. Find the dimensions of rectangle ORST that has maximum area. [5]

e. Determine the maximum area of rectangle ORST. [1]

EXN.2.SL.TZ0.3
A particle moves in a straight line such that its velocity, 𝑣 ms-1 , at time 𝑡 seconds is given by

𝑣 = 4𝑡2 - 6𝑡 + 9 - 2 sin4𝑡, 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 1.

The particle’s acceleration is zero at 𝑡 = 𝑇.

a. Find the value of 𝑇. [2]

b.

Let 𝑠1 be the distance travelled by the particle from 𝑡 = 0 to 𝑡 = 𝑇 and let 𝑠2 be the
distance travelled by the particle from 𝑡 = 𝑇 to 𝑡 = 1.

Show that 𝑠2 > 𝑠1 . [3]

21M.1.SL.TZ2.5
Consider the function 𝑓 defined by 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = ln ( 𝑥 2 - 16 ) for 𝑥 > 4.

The following diagram shows part of the graph of 𝑓 which crosses the 𝑥-axis at point A,
with coordinates ( 𝑎, 0 ) . The line 𝐿 is the tangent to the graph of 𝑓 at the point B.

a. Find the exact value of 𝑎. [3]

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1
b. Given that the gradient of 𝐿 is , find the 𝑥-coordinate of B. [6]
3

EXN.2.SL.TZ0.6
Consider the curves 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 sin 𝑥 and 𝑦 = - 1 - √1 + 4𝑥 + 22 for -π ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 0.

a. Find the 𝑥-coordinates of the points of intersection of the two curves. [3]

b. Find the area, 𝐴, of the region enclosed by the two curves. [4]

21M.1.SL.TZ2.8
Consider the function 𝑓 defined by 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 6 + 6 cos 𝑥, for 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 4𝜋.

The following diagram shows the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) .

The graph of 𝑓 touches the 𝑥-axis at points A and B, as shown. The shaded region
is enclosed by the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) and the 𝑥-axis, between the points A and B.

The right cone in the following diagram has a total surface area of 12π, equal to the
shaded area in the previous diagram.

The cone has a base radius of 2, height ℎ, and slant height 𝑙.

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a. Find the 𝑥-coordinates of A and B. [3]

b. Show that the area of the shaded region is 12π. [5]

c. Find the value of 𝑙. [3]

d. Hence, find the volume of the cone. [4]

21M.1.SL.TZ2.9
Particle A travels in a straight line such that its displacement, 𝑠 metres, from a fixed
origin after 𝑡 seconds is given by 𝑠 ( 𝑡 ) = 8𝑡 - 𝑡2 , for 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 10, as shown in the following
diagram.

Particle A starts at the origin and passes through the origin again when 𝑡 = 𝑝.

Particle A changes direction when 𝑡 = 𝑞.

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The total distance travelled by particle A is given by 𝑑.

a. Find the value of 𝑝. [2]

b.i. Find the value of 𝑞. [2]

b.ii. Find the displacement of particle A from the origin when 𝑡 = 𝑞. [2]

c. Find the distance of particle A from the origin when 𝑡 = 10. [2]

d. Find the value of 𝑑. [2]

e.

A second particle, particle B, travels along the same straight line such that its velocity
is given by 𝑣 ( 𝑡 ) = 14 - 2𝑡, for 𝑡 ≥ 0.

When 𝑡 = 𝑘, the distance travelled by particle B is equal to 𝑑. Find the value of 𝑘. [4]

SPM.1.SL.TZ0.4
8𝑥
Let 𝑓′ ( 𝑥 ) = . Given that 𝑓 ( 0 ) = 5, find 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) .
√2𝑥2 + 1

20N.1.SL.TZ0.S_10
𝑘
The following diagram shows part of the graph of 𝑓𝑥 = , for 𝑥 > 0, 𝑘 > 0.
𝑥

𝑘
Let P𝑝, 𝑝
be any point on the graph of 𝑓. Line 𝐿 1 is the tangent to the graph of 𝑓 at P.

Line 𝐿 1 intersects the 𝑥-axis at point A2𝑝, 0 and the 𝑦-axis at point B.

a.i. Find 𝑓'𝑝 in terms of 𝑘 and 𝑝. [2]

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a.ii. Show that the equation of 𝐿 1 is 𝑘𝑥 + 𝑝2 𝑦 - 2𝑝𝑘 = 0. [2]

b. Find the area of triangle AOB in terms of 𝑘. [5]

c. The graph of 𝑓 is translated by

4
to give the graph of 𝑔.
3
In the following diagram:

point Q lies on the graph of 𝑔

points C, D and E lie on the vertical asymptote of 𝑔
points D and F lie on the horizontal asymptote of 𝑔
point G lies on the 𝑥-axis such that FG is parallel to DC.

Line 𝐿 2 is the tangent to the graph of 𝑔 at Q, and passes through E and F.

Given that triangle EDF and rectangle CDFG have equal areas, find the gradient of 𝐿 2 in
terms of 𝑝.

[6]

20N.1.SL.TZ0.S_3
Let 𝑓𝑥 = √ 12 - 2𝑥, 𝑥 ≤ 𝑎. The following diagram shows part of the graph of 𝑓.

The shaded region is enclosed by the graph of 𝑓, the 𝑥-axis and the 𝑦-axis.

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The graph of 𝑓 intersects the 𝑥-axis at the point 𝑎, 0.

a. Find the value of 𝑎. [2]

b.

Find the volume of the solid formed when the shaded region is revolved 360° about the
𝑥-axis.

[5]

20N.1.SL.TZ0.S_6
The graph of a function 𝑓 passes through the point ln 4, 20.

Given that 𝑓'𝑥 = 6e2𝑥 , find 𝑓𝑥.

20N.2.SL.TZ0.S_10
6𝑥
Consider a function 𝑓𝑥, for 𝑥 ≥ 0. The derivative of 𝑓 is given by 𝑓'𝑥 = 𝑥2 + 4
.

The graph of 𝑓 is concave-down when 𝑥 > 𝑛.

a. Show that 𝑓 '' 𝑥 =

24 - 6𝑥2
. [4]
2
𝑥2 + 4

b. Find the least value of 𝑛. [2]

6𝑥
c. Find ∫ 𝑥2 + 4 d𝑥. [3]

d.

Let 𝑅 be the region enclosed by the graph of 𝑓, the 𝑥-axis and the lines 𝑥 = 1 and 𝑥 = 3
. The area of 𝑅 is 19 . 6, correct to three significant figures.

Find 𝑓𝑥. [7]

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20N.1.SL.TZ0.S_7
In this question, all lengths are in metres and time is in seconds.
Consider two particles, 𝑃1 and 𝑃2 , which start to move at the same time.

Particle 𝑃1 moves in a straight line such that its displacement from a fixed-point is given by
7
𝑠𝑡 = 10 - 4 𝑡2 , for 𝑡 ≥ 0.

a. Find an expression for the velocity of 𝑃1 at time 𝑡. [2]

b.

Particle 𝑃2 also moves in a straight line. The position of 𝑃2 is given by 𝑟 = -1 + 𝑡 4 .

6 -3

The speed of 𝑃1 is greater than the speed of 𝑃2 when 𝑡 > 𝑞. Find the value of 𝑞. [5]

20N.1.SL.TZ0.T_13
𝑘
Consider the graph of the function 𝑓𝑥 = 𝑥 2 - .
𝑥

The equation of the tangent to the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓𝑥 at 𝑥 = - 2 is 2𝑦 = 4 - 5𝑥.

a. Write down 𝑓′ ( 𝑥 ) . [3]

b. Write down the gradient of this tangent. [1]

c. Find the value of 𝑘. [2]

21M.1.SL.TZ1.5
Consider the functions 𝑓𝑥 = - 𝑥 - ℎ2 + 2𝑘 and 𝑔𝑥 = e𝑥 - 2 + 𝑘 where ℎ, 𝑘 ∈ ℝ.

The graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑔 have a common tangent at 𝑥 = 3.

a. Find 𝑓'𝑥. [1]

e+6
b. Show that ℎ = . [3]
2

c. Hence, show that 𝑘 = e +

e2
. [3]
4

21M.1.SL.TZ1.8

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ln 𝑥
Let 𝑦 = 𝑥4
for 𝑥 > 0.

ln 𝑥
Consider the function defined by 𝑓𝑥 for 𝑥 > 0 and its graph 𝑦 = 𝑓𝑥.
𝑥4

a. Show that
d𝑦
=
1 - 4 ln 𝑥
. [3]
d𝑥 𝑥5

b. The graph of 𝑓 has a horizontal tangent at point P. Find the coordinates of P. [5]

c. Given that 𝑓 '' 𝑥 =

20 ln 𝑥 - 9
, show that P is a local maximum point. [3]
𝑥6

d. Solve 𝑓𝑥 > 0 for 𝑥 > 0. [2]

e.

Sketch the graph of 𝑓, showing clearly the value of the 𝑥-intercept and the approximate
position of point P.

[3]

21M.2.SL.TZ1.1
a.

Find ∫ 6𝑥 + 7 d 𝑥.

[3]

b. Given 𝑓'𝑥 = 6𝑥 + 7 and 𝑓1 . 2 = 7 . 32, find 𝑓𝑥. [3]

21M.2.SL.TZ1.5
A particle moves in a straight line. The velocity, 𝑣 ms-1 , of the particle at time 𝑡 seconds
is given by 𝑣 ( 𝑡 ) = 𝑡 sin 𝑡 - 3, for 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 10.

The following diagram shows the graph of 𝑣.

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a. Find the smallest value of 𝑡 for which the particle is at rest. [2]

b. Find the total distance travelled by the particle. [2]

c. Find the acceleration of the particle when 𝑡 = 7. [2]

21M.2.SL.TZ1.9
Consider the function 𝑓 defined by 𝑓𝑥 = 90e-0 . 5𝑥 for 𝑥 ∈ ℝ+ .

The graph of 𝑓 and the line 𝑦 = 𝑥 intersect at point P.

The line 𝐿 has a gradient of -1 and is a tangent to the graph of 𝑓 at the point Q.

The shaded region 𝐴 is enclosed by the graph of 𝑓 and the lines 𝑦 = 𝑥 and 𝐿.

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a. Find the 𝑥-coordinate of P. [2]

b. Find the exact coordinates of Q. [4]

c. Show that the equation of 𝐿 is 𝑦 = - 𝑥 + 2 ln 45 + 2. [2]

d.i. Find the 𝑥-coordinate of the point where 𝐿 intersects the line 𝑦 = 𝑥. [1]

d.ii. Hence, find the area of 𝐴. [4]

e. The line 𝐿 is tangent to the graphs of both 𝑓 and the inverse function 𝑓-1 .

Find the shaded area enclosed by the graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑓-1 and the line 𝐿. [2]

21N.1.SL.TZ0.2
d𝑦 π 3π
Given that d𝑥
= cos𝑥 - 4 and 𝑦 = 2 when 𝑥 = 4
, find 𝑦 in terms of 𝑥.

20N.2.SL.TZ0.T_4
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Hyungmin designs a concrete bird bath. The bird bath is supported by a pedestal. This is
shown in the diagram.

The interior of the bird bath is in the shape of a cone with radius 𝑟, height ℎ and a
constant slant height of 50 cm.

Let 𝑉 be the volume of the bird bath.

Hyungmin wants the bird bath to have maximum volume.

a. Write down an equation in 𝑟 and ℎ that shows this information. [1]

b. [1]
3
2500πℎ πℎ
Show that 𝑉 = - .
3 3

c. Find
d𝑉
. [2]
dℎ

d. Using your answer to part (c), find the value of ℎ for which 𝑉 is a maximum. [2]

e. Find the maximum volume of the bird bath. [2]

f. To prevent leaks, a sealant is applied to the interior surface of the bird bath.

Find the surface area to be covered by the sealant, given that the bird bath
has maximum volume.

[3]

22M.1.SL.TZ2.7
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The following diagram shows part of the graph of a quadratic function 𝑓.

The graph of 𝑓 has its vertex at ( 3, 4 ) , and it passes through point Q as shown.

2
The function can be written in the form 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 𝑎 ( 𝑥 - ℎ ) + 𝑘.

The line 𝐿 is tangent to the graph of 𝑓 at Q.

Now consider another function 𝑦 = 𝑔 ( 𝑥 ) . The derivative of 𝑔 is given by 𝑔′ ( 𝑥 ) = 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) - 𝑑

, where 𝑑 ∈ ℝ.

a. Write down the equation of the axis of symmetry. [1]

b.i. Write down the values of ℎ and 𝑘. [2]

b.ii. Point Q has coordinates ( 5, 12 ) . Find the value of 𝑎. [2]

c. Find the equation of 𝐿. [4]

d. Find the values of 𝑑 for which 𝑔 is an increasing function. [3]

e. Find the values of 𝑥 for which the graph of 𝑔 is concave-up. [3]

21N.1.SL.TZ0.7
A particle 𝑃 moves along the 𝑥-axis. The velocity of 𝑃 is 𝑣 m s-1 at time 𝑡 seconds, where
𝑣 ( 𝑡 ) = 4 + 4𝑡 - 3𝑡2 for 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 3. When 𝑡 = 0, 𝑃 is at the origin O.

a.i. Find the value of 𝑡 when 𝑃 reaches its maximum velocity. [2]
88
a.ii. Show that the distance of 𝑃 from O at this time is metres. [5]
27

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b.

Sketch a graph of 𝑣 against 𝑡, clearly showing any points of intersection with the axes.

[4]

c. Find the total distance travelled by 𝑃. [5]

21N.1.SL.TZ0.9
Consider a function 𝑓 with domain 𝑎 < 𝑥 < 𝑏. The following diagram shows the graph of 𝑓'
, the derivative of 𝑓.

The graph of 𝑓', the derivative of 𝑓, has 𝑥-intercepts at 𝑥 = 𝑝, 𝑥 = 0 and 𝑥 = 𝑡 . There

are local maximum points at 𝑥 = 𝑞 and 𝑥 = 𝑡 and a local minimum point at 𝑥 = 𝑟.

a. Find all the values of 𝑥 where the graph of 𝑓 is increasing. Justify your answer. [2]

b. Find the value of 𝑥 where the graph of 𝑓 has a local maximum. [1]

c.i. Find the value of 𝑥 where the graph of 𝑓 has a local minimum. Justify your answer.

[2]

c.ii.

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Find the values of 𝑥 where the graph of 𝑓 has points of inflexion. Justify your answer.

[3]

d.

The total area of the region enclosed by the graph of 𝑓', the derivative of 𝑓, and the 𝑥-
axis is 20.

Given that 𝑓𝑝 + 𝑓𝑡 = 4, find the value of 𝑓0. [6]

22M.2.SL.TZ1.5
A particle moves along a straight line so that its velocity, 𝑣 m s-1 , after 𝑡 seconds is given by
𝑣𝑡 = esin 𝑡 + 4 sin 𝑡 for 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 6.

a. Find the value of 𝑡 when the particle is at rest. [2]

b. Find the acceleration of the particle when it changes direction. [3]

c. Find the total distance travelled by the particle. [2]

22M.1.SL.TZ1.7
A function, 𝑓, has its derivative given by 𝑓′ ( 𝑥 ) = 3𝑥 2 - 12𝑥 + 𝑝, where 𝑝 ∈ ℝ. The
following diagram shows part of the graph of 𝑓′.

The graph of 𝑓′ has an axis of symmetry 𝑥 = 𝑞.

The vertex of the graph of 𝑓′ lies on the 𝑥-axis.

The graph of 𝑓 has a point of inflexion at 𝑥 = 𝑎.

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a. Find the value of 𝑞. [2]

b.i. Write down the value of the discriminant of 𝑓′. [1]

b.ii. Hence or otherwise, find the value of 𝑝. [3]

c. Find the value of the gradient of the graph of 𝑓′ at 𝑥 = 0. [3]

d.

Sketch the graph of 𝑓″, the second derivative of 𝑓. Indicate clearly the 𝑥-intercept
and the 𝑦-intercept.

[2]

e.i. Write down the value of 𝑎. [1]

e.ii.

Find the values of 𝑥 for which the graph of 𝑓 is concave-down. Justify your answer. [2]

22M.2.SL.TZ1.8
4𝑥 + 1
The function 𝑓 is defined by 𝑓𝑥 = 𝑥+4
, where 𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 ≠ - 4.

For the graph of 𝑓

The graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑓-1 intersect at 𝑥 = 𝑝 and 𝑥 = 𝑞, where 𝑝 < 𝑞.

a.i. write down the equation of the vertical asymptote. [1]

a.ii. find the equation of the horizontal asymptote. [2]

b.i. Find 𝑓-1 𝑥. [4]

b.ii.

Using an algebraic approach, show that the graph of 𝑓-1 is obtained by a reflection of
the graph of 𝑓 in the 𝑦-axis followed by a reflection in the 𝑥-axis.

[4]

c.i. Find the value of 𝑝 and the value of 𝑞. [2]

c.ii. Hence, find the area enclosed by the graph of 𝑓 and the graph of 𝑓-1 . [3]

22M.1.SL.TZ1.2
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a.
3√𝑥 - 5
The expression can be written as 3 - 5𝑥 𝑝 . Write down the value of 𝑝.
√𝑥

[1]
9 3√𝑥 - 5
b. Hence, find the value of ∫1 d 𝑥. [4]
√𝑥

22M.1.SL.TZ1.5
Consider the curve with equation 𝑦 = ( 2𝑥 - 1 ) e𝑘𝑥 , where 𝑥 ∈ ℝ and 𝑘 ∈ ℚ.

The tangent to the curve at the point where 𝑥 = 1 is parallel to the line 𝑦 = 5e𝑘 𝑥.

Find the value of 𝑘.

22M.2.SL.TZ2.2
The derivative of a function 𝑔 is given by 𝑔'𝑥 = 3𝑥 2 + 5e𝑥 , where 𝑥 ∈ ℝ. The graph of 𝑔 passes
through the point ( 0, 4 ) . Find 𝑔 ( 𝑥 ) .

22M.2.SL.TZ2.6
A particle moves in a straight line such that its velocity, 𝑣 m s-1 , at time 𝑡 seconds is given by
𝑡2 + 1cos 𝑡
𝑣= , 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 3.
4

a. Determine when the particle changes its direction of motion. [2]

b. Find the times when the particle’s acceleration is -1 . 9 m s-2 . [3]

c. Find the particle’s acceleration when its speed is at its greatest. [2]

22M.2.SL.TZ2.8
A scientist conducted a nine-week experiment on two plants, 𝐴 and 𝐵, of the same
species. He wanted to determine the effect of using a new plant fertilizer. Plant 𝐴 was given
fertilizer regularly, while Plant 𝐵 was not.

The scientist found that the height of Plant 𝐴, ℎ𝐴 cm, at time 𝑡 weeks can be modelled by
the function ℎ𝐴 ( 𝑡 ) = sin ( 2𝑡 + 6 ) + 9𝑡 + 27, where 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 9.

The scientist found that the height of Plant 𝐵, ℎ𝐵 cm, at time 𝑡 weeks can be modelled by
the function ℎ𝐵 ( 𝑡 ) = 8𝑡 + 32, where 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 9.

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Use the scientist’s models to find the initial height of

a.i. Plant 𝐵. [1]

a.ii. Plant 𝐴 correct to three significant figures. [2]

b. Find the values of 𝑡 when ℎ𝐴 𝑡 = ℎ𝐵 𝑡. [3]

c.

For 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 9, find the total amount of time when the rate of growth of Plant 𝐵
was greater than the rate of growth of Plant 𝐴.

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