paper 2 Q [154 marks]

Don took part in a project investigating wind speed, x kmh−1 , and the time, y
minutes, to fully charge a solar powered robot.
The investigation was carried out six times. The results are recorded in the table.

1a. On graph paper, draw a scatter diagram to show the results of Don’s [4 marks]
investigation. Use a scale of 1 cm to represent 2 units on the x-axis, and
1 cm to represent 5 units on the y-axis.

Markscheme

(A4)

Note: Award (A1) for correct scales and labels.

Award (A3) for all six points correctly plotted.
Award (A2) for four or five points correctly plotted.
Award (A1) for two or three points correctly plotted.
Award at most (A0)(A3) if axes reversed.
If graph paper is not used, award at most (A1)(A0)(A0)(A0).

[4 marks]
1b. Calculate x , the mean wind speed. [1 mark]

Markscheme
19 (kmh−1 ) (A1)

[1 mark]

1c. Calculate y , the mean time to fully charge the robot. [1 mark]

Markscheme
32 (minutes) (A1)

[1 mark]

M is the point with coordinates ( x , y ).

1d. Plot and label the point M on your scatter diagram. [2 marks]

Markscheme
point in correct position, labelled M (A1)(ft)(A1)

Note: Award (A1)(ft) for point plotted in correct position, (A1) for point
labelled M Follow through from their part (b).

[2 marks]

1e. Calculate r, Pearson’s product–moment correlation coefficient. [2 marks]

Markscheme
(r =) 0. 944 (0. 943733 …) (G2)

Note: Award (G1) for 0. 943 (incorrect rounding).

[2 marks]

1f. Describe the correlation between the wind speed and the time to fully [2 marks]
charge the robot.

Markscheme
(very) strong positive correlation (A1)(ft)(A1)(ft)

Note: Award (A1)(ft) for (very) strong. Award (A1)(ft) for positive. Follow
though from their part (d)(i). If there is no answer to part (d)(i), award at most
(A0)(A1) for a correct direction.

[2 marks]

1g. Write down the equation of the regression line y on x, in the form [2 marks]
y = mx + c.

Markscheme
y = 0. 465x + 23. 2 (y = 0. 465020 … x + 23. 1646 …) (A1)(A1)(G2)
Note: Award (A1) for 0. 465x. Award (A1) for 23. 2. If the answer is not an
equation, award at most (A1)(A0).

[2 marks]

1h. Draw this regression line on your scatter diagram. [2 marks]

Markscheme
regression line through their M (A1)(ft)
regression line through their (0, 23. 2) (A1)(ft)

Note: Award a maximum of (A1)(A0) if the line is not straight/ruler not used.
Award (A0)(A0) if the points are connected.
Follow through from their point M in part (b) and their y-intercept in part (e)
(i).
If M is not plotted or labelled, then follow through from part (b).

[2 marks]

1i. Hence or otherwise estimate the charging time when the wind speed is [2 marks]
27 kmh−1 .

Markscheme
(y =) 0. 465020 …(27)+23. 1646 … (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into their regression equation.

35. 7 (minutes) (35. 7201 …) (A1)(ft)(G2)

Note: Follow through from their equation in part (e)(i).

OR
an attempt to use their regression line to find the y value at x = 27

Note: Award (M1) for an indication of using their regression line. This must be
illustrated by vertical and horizontal lines or marks at the correct place(s) on
their scatter diagram.

35. 7 (minutes) (A1)(ft)

Note: Follow through from part (e)(ii).

[2 marks]
1j. Don concluded from his investigation: “There is no causation between [1 mark]
wind speed and the time to fully charge the robot”.
In the context of the question, briefly explain the meaning of “no causation”.

Markscheme
wind speed does not cause a change in the time to charge (the robot)
(A1)

Note: Award (A1) for a statement that communicates the meaning of a non-
causal relationship between the two variables.

[1 mark]

On a school excursion, 100 students visited an amusement park. The amusement

park’s main attractions are rollercoasters (R), water slides (W), and virtual reality
rides (V).
The students were asked which main attractions they visited. The results are
shown in the Venn diagram.

A total of 74 students visited the rollercoasters or the water slides.

2a. Find the value of a . [2 marks]

Markscheme
74 −(32 + 12 + 10 + 9 + 5) OR 74 − 68 (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for setting up a correct expression.

(a =) 6 (A1)(G2)

[2 marks]

2b. Find the value of b. [2 marks]

Markscheme
100 −(74 + 18) (M1)
OR
100 − 92 (M1)
OR
100 −(32 + 9 + 5 + 12 + 10 + 18 + 6) (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for setting up a correct expression. Follow through from
part (a)(i) but only for a ≥ 0.

(b =) 8 (A1)(ft)(G2)

Note: Follow through from part(a)(i). The value of b must be greater or equal
to zero for the (A1)(ft) to be awarded.

[2 marks]

2c. Find the number of students who visited at least two types of main [2 marks]
attraction.
Markscheme
9 + 5 + 12 + 10 (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for adding 9, 5, 12 and 10.

36 (A1)(G2)

[2 marks]

2d. Write down the value of n( R ∩ W) . [1 mark]

Markscheme
14 (A1)
[1 mark]

2e. Find the probability that a randomly selected student visited the [2 marks]
rollercoasters.

Markscheme
58
100
( 29
50
, 0. 58, 58%) (A1)(A1)(G2)

Note: Award (A1) for correct numerator. Award (A1) for the correct
denominator. Award (A0) for 58 only.

[2 marks]

2f. Find the probability that a randomly selected student visited the virtual [1 mark]
reality rides.
Markscheme
45 9
100
( 20 , 0. 45, 45%) (A1)(ft)

Note: Follow through from their denominator from part (d)(i).

[1 mark]

2g. Hence determine whether the events in parts (d)(i) and (d)(ii) are [2 marks]
independent. Justify your reasoning.

Markscheme
they are not independent (A1)(ft)
58 45 17
100
× 100
≠ 100
OR 0. 261 ≠ 0. 17 (R1)

Note: Comparison of numerical values must be seen for (R1) to be awarded.

Do not award (A1)(R0). Follow through from parts (d)(i) and (d)(ii).

[2 marks]

Using geometry software, Pedro draws a quadrilateral ABCD. AB = 8 cm and

CD = 9 cm . Angle BAD = 51. 5° and angle ADB = 52. 5°. This information is
shown in the diagram.

3a. Calculate the length of BD. [3 marks]

Markscheme
BD 8
sin51.5°
= sin52.5°
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award (M1) for substituted sine rule, (A1) for correct substitution.

(BD =) 7. 89 (cm) (7. 89164 …) (A1)(G2)

Note: If radians are used the answer is 9. 58723 … award at most

(M1)(A1)(A0).

[3 marks]

CE = 7 cm , where point E is the midpoint of BD.

3b. Show that angle EDC = 48. 0°, correct to three significant figures. [4 marks]

Markscheme
92+3.94582…2−72
cos EDC = 2×9×3.94582…
(A1)(ft)(M1)(A1)(ft)

Note: Award (A1) for 3. 94582 … or 7.89164… 2 seen, (M1) for substituted
cosine rule, (A1)(ft) for correct substitutions.

(EDC =) 47. 9515 … ° (A1)

48. 0° (3 sig figures) (AG)

Note: Both an unrounded answer that rounds to the given answer and the
rounded value must be seen for the final (M1) to be awarded.
Award at most (A1)(ft)(M1)(A1)(ft)(A0) if the known angle 48. 0° is used to
validate the result. Follow through from their BD in part (a).

[4 marks]

3c. Calculate the area of triangle BDC. [3 marks]

Markscheme
Units are required in this question.

1
(area =) 2 × 7. 89164 … × 9 × sin 48. 0° (M1)(A1)(ft)

Note: Award (M1) for substituted area formula. Award (A1) for correct
substitution.

(area =) 26. 4 cm 2 (26. 3908 …) (A1)(ft)(G3)

Note: Follow through from part (a).

[3 marks]

3d. Pedro draws a circle, with centre at point E , passing through point C. [5 marks]
Part of the circle is shown in the diagram.

Show that point A lies outside this circle. Justify your reasoning.
Markscheme
AE2 = 82 + (3. 94582 …)2 − 2 × 8 × 3. 94582 … cos (76°) (A1)(M1)
(A1)(ft)

Note: Award (A1) for 76° seen. Award (M1) for substituted cosine rule to find
AE, (A1)(ft) for correct substitutions.

(AE =) 8. 02 (cm) (8. 01849 …) (A1)(ft)(G3)

Note: Follow through from part (a).

OR

AE2 = 9. 78424 …2 + (3. 94582 …)2 − 2 × 9. 78424 … × 3. 94582 … cos (52. 5°

(A1)(M1)(A1)(ft)

Note: Award (A1) for AD (9. 78424 …) or 76° seen. Award (M1) for
substituted cosine rule to find AE (do not award (M1) for cosine or sine rule to
find AD), (A1)(ft) for correct substitutions.

(AE =) 8. 02 (cm) (8. 01849 …) (A1)(ft)(G3)

Note: Follow through from part (a).

8. 02 > 7. (A1)(ft)
point A is outside the circle. (AG)

Note: Award (A1) for a numerical comparison of AE and CE. Follow through
for the final (A1)(ft) within the part for their 8. 02. The final (A1)(ft) is
contingent on a valid method to find the value of AE .
Do not award the final (A1)(ft) if the (AG) line is not stated.
Do not award the final (A1)(ft) if their point A is inside the circle.

[5 marks]
A large underground tank is constructed at Mills Airport to store fuel. The tank is
in the shape of an isosceles trapezoidal prism, ABCDEFGH.
AB = 70 m , AF = 200 m, AD = 40 m, BC = 40 m and CD = 110 m. Angle
ADC = 60° and angle BCD = 60°. The tank is illustrated below.

4a. Find h, the height of the tank. [2 marks]

Markscheme
h h
sin 60° = 40
OR tan 60° = 20
(M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct substitutions in trig ratio.

OR

202 + h2 = 402 (√402 − 202 ) (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct substitutions in Pythagoras’ theorem.

(h =) 34. 6 (m) (√1200, 20√3, 34. 6410 …) (A1)(G2)

[2 marks]

4b. Show that the volume of the tank is 624 000 m3 , correct to three [3 marks]
significant figures.
Markscheme
1
2 (70 + 110)(34. 6410 …)×200 (M1)(M1)

Note: Award (M1) for their correctly substituted area of trapezium formula,
provided all substitutions are positive. Award (M1) for multiplying by 200.
Follow through from part (a).

OR

1
(2 × 2 × 20 × 34. 6410 … + 70 × 34. 6410 …)×200 (M1)(M1)

Note: Award (M1) for the addition of correct areas for two triangles and one
rectangle. Award (M1) for multiplying by 200. Follow through from part (a).

OR

1
70 × 34. 6410 … × 200 + 2 × 2 × 34. 6410 … × 20 × 200 (M1)(M1)

Note: Award (M1) for their correct substitution in volume of cuboid formula.
Award (M1) for correctly substituted volume of triangular prism(s). Follow
through from part (a).

623538 … (A1)
624000 (m3 ) (AG)

Note: Both an unrounded answer that rounds to the given answer and the
rounded value must be seen for the (A1) to be awarded.

[3 marks]
Once construction was complete, a fuel pump was used to pump fuel into the
empty tank. The amount of fuel pumped into the tank by this pump each hour
decreases as an arithmetic sequence with terms u1 , u2 , u3 , … , un .
Part of this sequence is shown in the table.

4c. Write down the common difference, d. [1 mark]

Markscheme
(d =) − 1800 (A1)

[1 mark]

4d. Find the amount of fuel pumped into the tank in the 13th hour. [2 marks]

Markscheme
(u13 =) 45000 +(13 − 1)(−1800) (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct substitutions in arithmetic sequence formula.

OR
Award (M1) for a correct 4th term seen as part of list.

23400 (m3 ) (A1)(ft)(G2)

Note: Follow through from part (c) for their value of d.

[2 marks]

4e. Find the value of n such that un = 0. [2 marks]

Markscheme
0 = 45000 +(n − 1)(−1800) (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for their correct substitution into arithmetic sequence
formula, equated to zero.

(n =) 26 (A1)(ft)(G2)

Note: Follow through from part (c). Award at most (M1)(A0) if their n is not a
positive integer.

[2 marks]

4f. Write down the number of hours that the pump was pumping fuel into the [1 mark]
tank.

Markscheme
25 (A1)(ft)

Note: Follow through from part (e)(i), but only if their final answer in (e)(i) is
positive. If their n in part (e)(i) is not an integer, award (A1)(ft) for the
nearest lower integer.

[1 mark]

At the end of the 2nd hour, the total volume of fuel in the tank was 88 200 m3 .

4g. Find the total amount of fuel pumped into the tank in the first 8 hours. [2 marks]
Markscheme
(S8 =) 82 (2 × 45000 +(8 − 1)×(−1800)) (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for their correct substitutions in arithmetic series formula.
If a list method is used, award (M1) for the addition of their 8 correct terms.

310 000 (m3 ) (309 600) (A1)(ft)(G2)

Note: Follow through from part (c). Award at most (M1)(A0) if their final
answer is greater than 624 000.

[2 marks]

4h. Show that the tank will never be completely filled using this pump. [3 marks]

Markscheme
25 25
(S25 =) 2 (2 × 45000 +(25 − 1)×(−1800)) , (S25 =) 2 (45000 + 1800)
(M1)

Note: Award (M1) for their correct substitutions into arithmetic series
formula.

S25 = 585000 (m3 ) (A1)(ft)(G1)

Note: Award (M1)(A1) for correctly finding S26 = 585000 (m3 ), provided
working is shown e.g. (S26 =) 26 2 (2 × 45000 +(26 − 1)×(−1800)) ,
(S26 =) 26 2 (45000 + 0). Follow through from part (c) and either their (e)(i) or
(e)(ii). If d < 0 and their final answer is greater than 624 000, award at most
(M1)(A1)(ft)(R0). If d > 0, there is no maximum, award at most (M1)(A0)
(R0). Award no marks if their number of terms is not a positive integer.

585000 (m3 )< 624000 (m3 ) (R1)

Hence it will never be filled (AG)

Note: The (AG) line must be seen. If it is omitted do not award the final (R1).
Do not follow through within the part.
For unsupported (S25 )= 585000 seen, award at most (G1)(R1)(AG). Working
must be seen to follow through from parts (c) and (e)(i) or (e)(ii).

OR

(Sn =) n (2 ×
2 45000 +(n − 1)×(−1800)) (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for their correct substitution into arithmetic series formula,
with n.

Maximum of this function 585225 (m3 ) (A1)

Note: Follow through from part (c). Award at most (M1)(A1)(ft)(R0) if their
final answer is greater than 624 000. Award at most (M1)(A0)(R0) if their
common difference is not – 1800. Award at most (M1)(A0)(R0) if 585 225 is
not explicitly identified as the maximum of the function.

585225 (m3 )< 624000 (m3 ) (R1)

Hence it will never be filled (AG)

Note: The (AG) line must be seen. If it is omitted do not award the final (R1).
Do not follow through within the part.

OR

sketch with concave down curve and labelled 624000 horizontal line
(M1)

Note: Accept a label of “tank volume” instead of a numerical value. Award

(M0) if the line and the curve intersect.

curve explicitly labelled as (Sn =) n (2 ×

2 45000 +(n − 1)×(−1800)) or
equivalent (A1)

Note: Award (A1) for a written explanation interpreting the sketch. Accept a
comparison of values, e.g 585225 (m 3 )< 624000 (m 3 ), where 585225 is the
graphical maximum. Award at most (M1)(A0)(R0) if their common difference
is not – 1800.

the line and the curve do not intersect (R1)

hence it will never be filled (AG)

Note: The (AG) line must be seen. If it is omitted do not award the final (R1).
Do not follow through within the part.
OR

624000 = n (2 ×
2 45000 +(n − 1)×(−1800)) (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for their correctly substituted arithmetic series formula
equated to 624000 (623538).

Demonstrates there is no solution (A1)

Note: Award (A1) for a correct working that the discriminant is less than zero
OR correct working indicating there is no real solution in the quadratic
formula.

There is no (real) solution (to this equation) (R1)

hence it will never be filled (AG)

Note: At most (M1)(A0)(R0) for their correctly substituted arithmetic series

formula = 624000, 623538 or 622800 with a statement "no solution". Follow
through from their part (b).

[3 marks]

Emlyn plays many games of basketball for his school team. The number of
minutes he plays in each game follows a normal distribution with mean m
minutes.
In any game there is a 30 % chance he will play less than 13. 6minutes.

5a. Sketch a diagram to represent this information. [2 marks]

Markscheme

(A1)(A1)

Note: Award (A1) for bell shaped curve with mean m or 13. 6 indicated.
Award (A1) for approximately correct shaded region.

[2 marks]

In any game there is a 70 % chance he will play less than 17. 8minutes.

5b. Show that m = 15. 7. [2 marks]

Markscheme
P(T > 17. 8)= 0. 3 (M1)

OR

(M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct probability equation using 0. 3 OR correctly

shaded diagram indicating 17. 8. Strict or weak inequalities are accepted in
parts (b), (c) and (d).

13.6+17.8
2 (17. 8 − 17.8−13.6
2 ) OR (13. 6 + 17.8−13.6
2 ) (M1)

Note: Award (M0)(M1) for unsupported

13.6+17.8
2 OR (17. 8 − 17.8−13.6
2 ) OR
(13. 6 + 17.8−13.6
2 ) OR the midpoint of 13. 6 and 17. 8 is 15. 7.
Award at most (M1)(M0) if the final answer is not seen. Award (M0)(M0) for
using known values m = 15. 7 and σ = 4 to validate P(T < 17. 8)= 0. 7 or
P(T < 13. 6)= 0. 3.

15. 7 (AG)

[2 marks]

The standard deviation of the number of minutes Emlyn plays in any game is 4.

5c. Find the probability that Emlyn plays between 13 minutes and [2 marks]
18 minutes in a game.
Markscheme
P(13 ≤ T ≤ 18) (M1)

OR

(M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct probability equation OR correctly shaded

diagram indicating 13 and 18.

0. 468 (46. 8%, 0. 467516 …) (A1)(G2)

[2 marks]

5d. Find the probability that Emlyn plays more than 20 minutes in a game. [2 marks]
Markscheme
P(T ≥ 20) (M1)

OR

(M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct probability equation OR correctly shaded

diagram indicating 20.

0. 141 (14. 1%, 0. 141187 …) (A1)(G2)

[2 marks]

There is a 60 % chance Emlyn plays less than x minutes in a game.

5e. Find the value of x. [2 marks]

Markscheme
P(T < t)= 0. 6 (M1)

OR

(M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct probability equation OR for a correctly shaded
region with x indicated to the right-hand side of the mean.

16. 7 (16. 7133 …) (A1)(G2)

[2 marks]

Emlyn will play in two basketball games today.

5f. Find the probability he plays between 13 minutes and 18 minutes in [3 marks]
one game and more than 20 minutes in the other game.
Markscheme
0. 467516 … × 0. 141187 … × 2 (M1)(M1)

OR

(0. 467516 … × 0. 141187 …)+(0. 141187 … × 0. 467516 …) (M1)

(M1)

Note: Award (M1) for the multiplication of their parts (c)(i) and (c)(ii), (M1)
for multiplying their product by 2 or for adding their products twice. Follow
through from part (c).

0. 132 (13. 2%, 0. 132014 …) (A1)(ft)(G2)

Note: Award (G0) for an unsupported final answer of 0. 066007 …

[3 marks]

Emlyn and his teammate Johan each practise shooting the basketball multiple
times from a point X . A record of their performance over the weekend is shown in
the table below.

On Monday, Emlyn and Johan will practise and each will shoot 200 times from
point X .

5g. Find the expected number of successful shots Emlyn will make on [2 marks]
Monday, based on the results from Saturday and Sunday.
Markscheme
69
102
× 200 (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct probability multiplied by 200.

135 (135. 294 …) (A1)(G2)

[2 marks]

5h. Emlyn claims the results from Saturday and Sunday show that his [2 marks]
expected number of successful shots will be more than Johan’s.
Determine if Emlyn’s claim is correct. Justify your reasoning.
Markscheme
( 67
98
× 200 =) 136. 734 … (A1)

Note: Award (M1) for 137 or 136. 734 … seen.

Emlyn is incorrect, 135 < 137 (135. 294 … < 136. 734 …) (R1)

Note: To award the final (R1), both the conclusion and the comparison must
be seen. Award at most (A0)(R1)(ft) for consistent incorrect methods in parts
(f) and (g).

OR

( 67
98
=) 0. 684 (0. 683673 …) 69
( 102 =) 0. 676 (0. 676470 …) (A1)

Note: Award (A1) for both correct probabilities seen.

Emlyn is incorrect, 0. 676 < 0. 684 (R1)

Note: To award the final (R1), both the conclusion and the comparison must
be seen. Award at most (A0)(R1)(ft) for consistent incorrect methods in parts
(f) and (g).

[2 marks]

The diagram shows the straight line L1 . Points A(−9, − 1), M(−3, 2) and C are
points on L1 .

6a. Find the gradient of L1 . [2 marks]

Markscheme
2− ( −1 )
(M1)
−3− ( −9 )
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into the gradient formula.
1
= 2 ( 36 , 0. 5) (A1)(G2)
[2 marks]

M is the midpoint of AC.

6b. Find the coordinates of point C. [2 marks]

Markscheme
−9+x −1+y
−3 = 2 (−6 + 9 = x) and 2 = 2 (4 + 1 = y) (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into the midpoint formula for both
coordinates.
OR

(M1)

Note: Award (M1) for a sketch showing the horizontal displacement from M
to C is 6 and the vertical displacement is 3 and the coordinates at M.
OR
−3 + 6 = 3 and 2 + 3 = 5 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct equations seen.
(3, 5) (A1)(G1)(G1)
Note: Accept x = 3, y = 5. Award at most (M1)(A0) or (G1)(G0) if
parentheses are missing.
[2 marks]

Line L2 is perpendicular to L1 and passes through point M.

6c. Find the equation of L2 . Give your answer in the form ax + by + d = 0 [3 marks]
, where a, b, d ∈ Z.
Markscheme
gradient of the normal = −2 (A1)(ft)
Note: Follow through from their gradient from part (a).
y − 2 = −2(x + 3) OR 2 = −2(−3)+c (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution of M and their gradient of normal
into straight line formula.
2x + y + 4 = 0 (accept integer multiples) (A1)(ft)(G3)
[3 marks]

The point N(k, 4) is on L2 .

6d. Find the value of k. [2 marks]

Markscheme
2(k)+4 + 4 = 0 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for substitution of y = 4 into their equation of normal line
or substitution of M and (k, 4) into equation of gradient of normal.
k = −4 (A1)(ft)(G2)
Note: Follow through from part (c).
[2 marks]

6e. Find the distance between points M and N. [2 marks]

Markscheme
√(−4 + 3)2 + (4 − 2)2 (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correctly substituting point M and their N into distance
formula.
√5 (2. 24, 2. 23606 …) (A1)(ft)
Note: Follow through from part (d).
[2 marks]
6f. Given that the length of AM is √45, find the area of triangle ANC. [2 marks]

Markscheme
1
2 ×(2 × √45)×√5 (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for their correct substitution into area of a triangle formula.
Award (M0) for their 12 ×(√45)×√5 without any evidence of multiplication
by 2 to find length AC. Accept any other correct method to find the area.
15 (A1)(ft)(G2)
Note: Accept 15. 02637 … from use of a 3 sf value for √5. Follow through
from part (e).
[2 marks]

Maegan designs a decorative glass face for a new Fine Arts Centre. The glass face
is made up of small triangular panes. The first three levels of the glass face are
illustrated in the following diagram.

The 1st level, at the bottom of the glass face, has 5 triangular panes. The 2nd
level has 7 triangular panes, and the 3rd level has 9 triangular panes. Each
additional level has 2 more triangular panes than the level below it.

7a. Find the number of triangular panes in the 12th level. [3 marks]

Markscheme
u12 = 5 +(12 − 1)×(2) (M1)(A1)
Note: Award (M1) for substituted arithmetic sequence formula, (A1) for
correct substitutions.
27 (A1)(G3)
[3 marks]
7b. Show that the total number of triangular panes, Sn , in the first n levels is [3 marks]
given by:
Sn = n2 + 4n.

Markscheme
Sn = n (2 ×
2 5 +(n − 1)(2)) (M1)(A1)
Note: Award (M1) for substituted arithmetic sequence formula, (A1) for
correct substitutions.
Sn = n (8 +
2 2n) OR Sn = n(5 + n − 1) (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for evidence of expansion and simplification, or division by
2 leading to the final answer.
Sn = n2 + 4n (AG)
Note: The final line must be seen, with no incorrect working, for the final (M1)
to be awarded.
[3 marks]

7c. Hence, find the total number of panes in a glass face with 18 levels. [2 marks]

Markscheme
(S18 =)182 + 4 × 18 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correctly substituted formula for Sn .
(S18 =) 396 (A1)
Note: The use of “hence” in the question paper means that the Sn formula
(from part (b)) must be used.
[2 marks]

Maegan has 1000 triangular panes to build the decorative glass face and does not
want it to have any incomplete levels.

7d. Find the maximum number of complete levels that Maegan can build. [3 marks]
Markscheme
1000 = n2 + 4n OR 1000 = n (10 +(n −
2 1)2) (or equivalent) (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for equating Sn to 1000 or for equating the correctly
substituted sum of arithmetic sequence formula to 1000.
OR
a sketch of the graphs Sn = n2 + 4n and Sn = 1000 intersecting (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for a sketch of a quadratic and a horizontal line with at
least one point of intersection.
OR
n2 + 4n − 1000 intersecting the x-axis
a sketch of (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for a sketch of n2 + 4n − 1000 with at least one x-
intercept.
(n =) 29. 6859 … OR −2 + 2√251 (A1)
Note: Award (A1) for 29. 6859 … or −2 + 2√251 seen. Can be implied by a
correct final answer.
(n =) 29 (A1)(ft)(G2)
Note: Do not accept 30. Award a maximum of (M1)(A1)(A0) if two final
answers are given. Follow though from their unrounded answer.
OR
S30 = 1020 and S29 = 957 (A2)
Note: Award (A2) for both “crossover” values seen. Do not split this (A2)
mark.
(n =) 29 (A1)(G2)

[3 marks]

7e. Each triangular pane has an area of 1. 84 m2 . [4 marks]

Find the total area of the decorative glass face, if the maximum number of
complete levels were built. Express your area to the nearest m 2 .
Markscheme
(A =) (292 + 4 × 29)×(1. 84) (M1)(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for their correct substitution to find the total number of
triangular panes. Award (M1) for multiplying their number of panes by 1. 84.
OR
(A =) 957 × 1. 84 (A1)(ft)(M1)
Note: Award (A1)(ft) for their 957 seen. Award (M1) for multiplying their
number of panes by 1. 84. Follow through from part (d).
(A =) 1760. 88 (m2 ) (A1)(ft)(G2)

(A =) 1761 (m2 ) (A1)(ft)(G3)

[4 marks]

Haraya owns two triangular plots of land, ABC and ACD. The length of AB is
30 m, BC is 50 m and AC is 70 m. The size of DÂC is 55° and AD̂C is 72°.
The following diagram shows this information.

8a. Find the length of AD. [4 marks]

Markscheme
AĈD = 53° (or equivalent) (A1)
Note: Award (A1) for 53° (or equivalent) seen.
AD 70
sin53°
= sin72°
(M1)(A1)
Note: Award (M1) for substitution into sine rule formula, (A1) for correct
substitution.
OR

(AD2 =) 60. 2915 …2 + 702 − 2 × 70 × 60. 2915 … × cos 53 (A1)(M1)

(A1)
Note: Award (A1) for 53 or 60. 2915. . . seen, (M1) for substitution into cosine
rule formula, (A1) for correct substitution.
(AD =) 58. 8 (m) (58. 7814 …) (A1)(G3)
[4 marks]

8b. Find the size of AB̂C. [3 marks]

Markscheme
(cos AB̂C)= 302+502−702
2×30×50
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award (M1) for substitution into cosine rule formula, (A1) for correct
substitution.

(AB̂C =) 120° (A1)(G2)

[3 marks]

8c. Calculate the area of the triangular plot of land ABC . [3 marks]
Markscheme
Units are required in part (c)

1
A= 2 × 50 × 30 × sin 120° (M1)(A1)(ft)
Note: Award (M1) for substitution into the area formula, (A1)(ft) for correct
substitution. Award (M0)(A0)(A0) for 12 × 50 × 30.

(A =) 650 m2 (649. 519 … m2 ) (A1)(ft)(G2)

Note: Follow through from part (b).
[3 marks]

Haraya attaches a 20 m long rope to a vertical pole at point B.

8d. Determine whether the rope can extend into the triangular plot of land, [5 marks]
ACD. Justify your answer.

Markscheme
METHOD 1 (equating part (c) to expression for area of triangle ABC)
1
649. 519 … = 2 × 70 × h (M1)(A1)(ft)
Note: Award (M1) for correctly substituted area of triangle formula. Award
(A1)(ft) for equating the area formula to their area found in part (c).
(h =) 18. 6 (m) (18. 5576 …) (A1)(ft)
Note: Follow through from their part (c).
20 > 18. 5576 … (R1)(ft)
Note: Accept “the length of the rope is greater than the altitude of triangle
ABC”.
the rope passes inside the triangular plot of land ACD (A1)(ft)
Note: Follow through from their altitude. The final (A1) is contingent on (R1)
being awarded.

METHOD 2 (finding C Â B or A Ĉ B with sine rule and then trig ratio)

sinCÂB
50
= sin120°
50
(CÂB = 38. 2132 … °) (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for their correct substitution into sine rule formula to find
CÂB or AĈB. Follow through from their part (b).
(h =) 30 × sin (38. 2132 … °) (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution of their CÂB or AĈB into trig
formula.
(h =) 18. 6 (m) (18. 5576 …) (A1)(ft)
Note: Follow through from their part (b).
20 > 18. 5576 … (R1)(ft)
Note: Accept “the length of the rope is greater than the altitude of triangle
ABC”.
the rope passes inside the triangular plot of land ACD (A1)(ft)
Note: Follow through from their altitude. The final (A1) is contingent
on (R1) being awarded.

METHOD 3 (finding C Â B or A Ĉ B with with cosine rule and then trig

ratio)

cos AĈB = 502+702−302

2 ( 50 ) ( 70 )
(AĈB = 21. 7867 … °) (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for for their correct substitution into cosine rule formula to
find CÂB or AĈB.
(h =) 50 × sin(21. 7867 … °) (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution of their CÂB or AĈB into trig
formula.
(h =) 18. 6 (m) (18. 5576 …) (A1)(ft)
20 > 18. 5576 … (R1)(ft)
Note: Accept “the length of the rope is greater than the altitude of triangle
ABC”.
ACD
the rope passes inside the triangular plot of land ACD (A1)(ft)
Note: Follow through from their altitude. The final (A1) is contingent
on (R1) being awarded.

METHOD 4 (finding area of triangle with height 20, justifying the

contradiction)
A = 12 (70)(20)= 700 (m2 ) (M1)(A1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into area of a triangle formula for a
triangle with height 20 and base 70. Award (A1) for 700. Award (M0)(A0) for
unsupported 700 unless subsequent reasoning explains how the 700 was
found.
700 > 649. 519 … (R1)
if rope exactly touches the AC then this triangle has an area greater than
ABC and as the distance AC is fixed the altitude must be less than 20
(R1)
OR
1 1
2 (70)(20)> 2 (70) (height perpendicular to AC) and therefore 20 >height
perpendicular to AC (R1)(ft)
Note: Award (R1) for an explanation that recognizes the actual triangle ABC
and this new triangle have the same base (70) and hence the height of
triangle ABC is less than 20.
therefore, the rope passes inside the triangular plot of land ACD (A1)(ft)

Note: Other methods, besides those listed here, may be possible. These
methods can be summarized in two broad groups: the first is to find the
altitude of the triangle, and compare it to 20, and the second is to create an
artificial triangle with an altitude of 20 and explain why this triangle is not
ABC by relating to area and the given lengths of the sides.

[5 marks]
A healthy human body temperature is 37.0 °C. Eight people were medically
examined and the difference in their body temperature (°C), from 37.0 °C, was
recorded. Their heartbeat (beats per minute) was also recorded.

9a. Draw a scatter diagram for temperature difference from 37 °C ( x) [4 marks]
against heartbeat (y). Use a scale of 2 cm for 0.1 °C on the horizontal
axis, starting with −0.3 °C. Use a scale of 1 cm for 2 heartbeats per minute on the
vertical axis, starting with 60 beats per minute.
Markscheme

(A4)

Note: Award (A1) for correct scales, axis labels, minimum x = −0.3 , and
minimum y = 60. Award (A0) if axes are reversed and follow through for their
points.
Award (A3) for all eight points correctly plotted,
(A2) for six or seven points correctly plotted.
(A1) for four or five points correctly plotted.
Allow a tolerance of half a small square.
If graph paper has not been used, award at most (A1)(A0)(A0)(A0).
If accuracy cannot be determined award (A0)(A0)(A0)(A0).
[4 marks]

9b. Write down, for this set of data the mean temperature difference from 37  [1 mark]
°C, x̄.
Markscheme
1
0.025 ( 40 ) (A1)
[1 mark]

9c. Write down, for this set of data the mean number of heartbeats per [1 mark]
minute, ȳ .

Markscheme
74 (A1)
[1 mark]

9d. Plot and label the point M(x̄, ȳ ) on the scatter diagram. [2 marks]

Markscheme
the point M labelled, correctly plotted on their diagram (A1)(A1)(ft)
Note: Award (A1) for labelled M. Do not accept any other label. Award
(A1)(ft) for their point M correctly plotted. Follow through from part (b).
[2 marks]

9e. Use your graphic display calculator to find the Pearson’s product– [2 marks]
moment correlation coefficient, r.

Markscheme
0.807 (0.806797…) (G2)
[2 marks]

9f. Hence describe the correlation between temperature difference from 37  [2 marks]
°C and heartbeat.
Markscheme
(moderately) strong, positive (A1)(ft)(A1)(ft)
Note: Award (A1) for (moderately) strong, (A1) for positive. Follow through
from part (d)(i). If there is no answer to part (d)(i), award at most (A0)(A1).
[2 marks]

9g. Use your graphic display calculator to find the equation of the regression [2 marks]
line y on x.

Markscheme
y = 22.0x + 73.5 (y = 21.9819 … x + 73.4504 …) (G2)
Note: Award (G1) for 22.0x, (G1) for 73.5.
Award a maximum of (G0)(G1) if the answer is not an equation.
[2 marks]

9h. Draw the regression line y on x on the scatter diagram. [2 marks]

Markscheme
their regression line correctly drawn on scatter diagram (A1)(ft)(A1)(ft)
Note: Award (A1)(ft) for a straight line, using a ruler, intercepting their mean
point, and (A1)(ft) for intercepting the y-axis at their 73.5 and the gradient of
the line is positive. If graph paper is not used, award at most (A1)(A0). Follow
through from part (e).
[2 marks]
Olivia’s house consists of four vertical walls and a sloping roof made from two
rectangles. The height, CD, from the ground to the base of the roof is 4.5 m.
∧ ∧
The base angles of the roof are A B C = 27∘ and A C B = 26∘ .

The house is 10 m long and 5 m wide.

10a. Find the length AB, giving your answer to four significant figures. [5 marks]

Markscheme
180° − 27° − 26° (M1)
∧
Note: Award (M1) for correct working to find angle B A C or 127 seen.
AB 5
sin 26∘
= sin 127∘
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award (M1) for substitution into sine rule formula and (A1) for correct
substitution.
2.74450 (m) (A1)
(AB =) 2.745 (m) (A1)(ft)(G4)
Note: The final (A1)(ft) is for correctly rounding their unrounded AB to 4 sf.
If 2.745 is given as the final answer, the unrounded answer need not be seen,
award (M1)(M1)(A1)(A2). For all other answers, the unrounded answer must
be seen to an accuracy greater than 4 sf.
Award (G3) for a final answer of 2.74450…(m) with no working. If radians are
used then award at most (M1)(M1)(A1)(A0)(A1)(ft) for an answer of 3.920 
(m).
[5 marks]

AC
The length AC is approximately 2.84 m.

10b. Find the total area of the two rectangles that make up the roof. [3 marks]

Markscheme
Units are required in this question part.

10 × 2.84 + 10 × 2.74450… (M1)(M1)

Note: Award (M1) for finding their area of each rectangle and (M1) for
adding their areas.
OR
10 × (2.84 + 2.74450…) (M1)(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for adding AC and their AB. Award (M1) for multiplying
their total area by 10.
55.8 (55.8450…) m 2 (A1)(ft)(G3)
Note: Follow through from their AB in part (a).
[3 marks]
Olivia decides to put solar panels on the roof. The solar panels are fitted to both
sides of the roof.

Each panel is 1.6 m long and 0.95 m wide. All the panels must be arranged in
uniform rows, with the shorter edge of each panel parallel to AB or AC. Each
panel must be at least 0.3 m from the edge of the roof and the top of the roof, AF.

10c. Find the maximum number of complete panels that can be fitted to the [3 marks]
whole roof.

Markscheme
10−2(0.3)
1.6
(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct calculation of the number of panels on the long
side.
2.745−2(0.3) 2.84−2(0.3)
0.95
OR 0.95
(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct calculation of the number of panels on either
short side with no further incorrect working.
20 (A1)(ft)(G2)
Note: Follow through from part (a). Do not award (M0)(M1)(A1)(ft).
[3 marks]

Olivia estimates that the solar panels will cover an area of 29 m2.

10d. Find the percentage error in her estimate. [3 marks]

Markscheme
20 × 1.6 × 0.95 (= 30.4) (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for their 20 × 1.6 × 0.95 or 30.4 seen. Follow through from
their 20 in part (c). Award (M0) if their 20 is not an integer.
∣∣ 29−30.4 ∣∣ × 100% (M1)
30.4
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution of their 30.4 into the percentage
error formula. Their 30.4 must be exact.
found. Accept a method in two steps where “×100” is implicit from their
answer.
The second (M1) is contingent on the first (M1) being awarded, eg do not
award (M0)(M1)(A0) .
4.61 (%) (4.60526 (%)) (A1)(ft)(G3)
Note: Follow through from their answer to part (c). Percentage sign is not
required.
Award (G2) for an unsupported final answer of 4.61.
[3 marks]

10e. Olivia investigates arranging the panels, such that the longer edge of [2 marks]
each panel is parallel to AB or AC.

State whether this new arrangement will allow Olivia to fit more solar panels to
the roof. Justify your answer.

Markscheme
1 × 9 (array) OR 18 (total panels) (R1)(ft)
Note: Award (R1) for one correct array seen (1 × 9) or total number of panels
(18). Working is not required, but award (R0) for incorrect working seen.
Correct working is as follows. ( 10−0.6
0.95
, 2.84−0.6 2.745−0.6
1.6
, 1.6
)
Reasoning may compare both sides of the roof or just one side; accept correct
comparisons with part (c) values. Follow through from their treatment of
tolerances in part (c) and maximum number of panels.
Award (R0) for any approach with no clearance or for any method which
includes further incorrect working.
No (new arrangement will mean fewer solar panels) (A1)(ft)
Note: Follow through from their maximum number of panels in part (c). Do
not award (R0)(A1)(ft).
[2 marks]
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