Worked solutions to the

QCAA Mathematical Methods

External Assessment 2023
Paper 2 - Technology-active

Using the fx-CG50AU

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mathematics in this assessment task.
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and other solutions methods are
possible.

These solutions have been prepared

by an experienced mathematics
teacher, in-line with published
information about QCAA
assessment practices but
in no way constitute
an official set of solutions.

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External assessment 2023

Multiple choice question book

Mathematical Methods
Paper 2

General instruction
• Work in this book will not be marked.
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Section 1
Instruction
• Respond to these questions in the question and response book.

QUESTION 1

If f(x) = sin (3x), determine the value of .

(A) 2.772
Access the derivative
0
(B) 1.148
command in Run Matrix
(C) 0.929
via Math E4 d dx E4
(D) 0.383 Make sure your calculator
is in Radians

QUESTION 2
The probability of hitting a bullseye on a standard dartboard is 1 in 1250. What is the probability of hitting a
bullseye exactly once in 10 attempts?

Assuming a binomial
(A)
distribution Bin 10 so

Prob one success in C

(B) 10 attempts

O
(C)

(D)

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QUESTION 3
In a certain normal distribution curve, 95% of the area lies between the values 50.32 and 113.68.
The mean of this distribution is 82.
Determine the standard deviation. Note this area is centred
about the mean i e
0
(A) 16.16

i
(B) 21.12
113 86 É ko
(C) 31.68
i 0
9 the 2 Score associated
(D) 63.36
Note
with such an interval is
2 1.96 which can be

QUESTION 4
The displacement (m) of a moving particle is given by d = e 0.5t -1, where t is time (s).
The acceleration (ms-2 ) of the particle when t = 4 is

(A) 7.3891

(B) 6.3891 Note Acceleration is the

second derivative of
(C) 3.6945 displacement
(D) 1.8473 Note Access the 2nd deriv
command in Run Matrix
via Math E4 dYdx F

Question 3 alternative calculation of 2 1 96 using Distribution app

choose any lower and Arrow and enter

Tail P 0.95
right
up centre

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QUESTION 5
Solve ln (x) + ln( 3.70) = ln( 9.25) for x.

methods
t
(A) 0.92

(B) 1.71 T.EE ln a 25

(C) 2.50 3.72 9.25
2
(D) 5.55

QUESTION 6
59
is intact at
a
(A) 1.7918 In 1 Gal In Zal
(B) 1.6094 In Ea
(C) 1.3863 In 3
0
(D) 1.0986 I 1.0986

QUESTION 7
The distribution of a certain sample proportion has a mean of 0.70 and a standard deviation of 0.02.
Determine the sample size.

(A) 525 mean of p p 0.7

drawn
is from a population
St dev or p 0.02
that
(B) 750 can be modelled by
i 0 3 o.oz2 binomial distribution
(C) 1750
tn a

(D) 2500
071
n

QUESTION 8
The number of koalas in a conservation park is modelled by N = 15 ln (7t + 1) , t ≥ 1, where t represents the
time (years) since the park opened. There were 20 koalas in the park when it opened. Not
relevant
to
Determine the approximate rate of change in the number of koalas when t = 3. rate of change

(A) 46 i Derivative value needed

(B) 26 Access the derivative

command in Run Matrix
(C) 25
via Math E4 d dx E4

O
(D) 5

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QUESTION 9
If f( x) = e 3x (x + 1)2 and f ′ (x) = a e 3 x (x + 1), determine the expression for a.

(A) 3 x + 5
f'G 3 att t e x2 att x I
(B) 3 x + 3 e seti 36 1 2
(C) 5 x + 5 3 5 e etc

(D) 5 x + 3

QUESTION 10
A student is trying to determine which subject they performed best in compared to other students. Results
from recent tests in four subjects (A to D) are shown. Assume student results in each subject are normally
distributed.
In which subject did the student perform best compared to other students?

Class standard Student’s

Class mean
deviation result
(A) 62 22 77

0
(B) 55 25 74
(C) 61 15 70
(D) 73 20 82

Calculate the 2 score

of each result x using
z X

as shown above

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Instructions
• This section has 10 questions and is worth 10 marks.
• Use a 2B pencil to fill in the A, B, C or D answer bubble completely.
• Choose the best answer for Questions 1 10.
• If you change your mind or make a mistake, use an eraser to remove your response and fill in the new
answer bubble completely.

A B C D
Example:

A B C D
1.
2.
3.
4. 88
5. or
6. Ba
7. ma
8. ma
9. ma
10. ma
Ensure you have filled an answer bubble for each question.

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External assessment 2023

Question and response book

Mathematical Methods
Paper 2 – Technology-active

Time allowed Section 1 (10 marks)

Clear zone — margin trimmed off after completion of assessment

• Perusal time — 5 minutes • 10 multiple choice questions

• Working time — 90 minutes
Section 2 (45 marks)
General instructions • 9 short response questions
• Answer all questions in this question and
response book.
• QCAA-approved calculator permitted.
• QCAA formula book provided.
• Planning paper will not be marked.
 QUESTION 11 (4 marks)
A researcher found that 17 out of 50 randomly selected people had used public transport in the past week.
a) Determine the sample proportion of people who had used public transport in the
past week. [1 mark]

P E 0.34

b) Determine an approximate 95% confidence interval for the proportion of people who
had used public transport in the past week. [2 marks]

identify values
YF.kzTEpf
07
0 34 1 96 0.34 1.90
347 required for
calculate
CI
interval
0.20871 p I 0 4713

Answer without working can be obtained using

Jentineedbeat marks scheme indicates working
Itt
c) Someone claims that: 50% of people use public transport each week.
Use your answer from Question 11b) to explain whether the data can or cannot support
this claim. [1 mark]

Based on this data we can be 95 confident that p the true

proportion of people who use public transport is between 21

and 47 A claim of
p 50 lies outside this interval

and so is not supported evaluate claim

the above CI
using

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 QUESTION 12 (4 marks)
The graph shows the water level under a bridge over a 12-hour period.

9
(0, 8.5)
(12, 8.5)
Water level (metres)

7 7.4
(6, 6.3) it
i
6

5
12:00 am 4:00 am 8:00 am 12:00 pm
Time

a) Determine the equation of the cosine function that models the water level as a
function of time after 12:00 am. [1 mark]

W t l l cos
Et 7 IF
j b 2
7 4 6.3
31

b) How long in the 12-hour period shown is the rate of change of water level more than
0.55 metres per hour? [3 marks]

W t l l Sin It If find W t

wit o 5s when Solve w t 0.55

5 8 4244 and E 9.5756 a find time period
time period 9.5756 8 4244 between the two
l 1512 hrs Solutions in
Ga mins appropriate units solveN can solve
we gg
entering w f l l sin
however marks scheme
suggests
working is
required so w t was
found
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 QUESTION 13 (4 marks)
The curved lines represent graphs of the equations and .

B
A

a) Determine the coordinates of the points of intersection A and B. [1 mark]

use G Solve
A 1 44140 4.31203 Intersect to
find A B
B 3.47247 6.16818

b) State an integral expression representing the area enclosed by the two graphs. [2 marks]

3.47270 cos actio x2 tx s doe use x values of

i 44140 A B to write
down integral
re watch order
of subtraction

c) Determine the area enclosed by the two graphs. [1 mark]

7 64702 units Evaluate the

integral find area
Graph app used
here via G solve
Sax Intersect

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 QUESTION 14 (7 marks)
A fence divides a paddock into two triangular sections as shown.

900 m
65°

A
D
Fence 540 m

110°
Not to scale 500 m

a) Determine the length of the fence. [1 mark]

Lf 900275402 24900 540 005052

use cosine Rule to
831 1528 m find fence length

b) Calculate the area of triangular section A. [1 mark]

Area a x 900 540 x Sin 65 use Area of

220232 7922 m2 Triangle

formula

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 c) Determine the total area of the paddock. [5 marks]

Let x represent the in the figure use cosine Rule

missing length
to set up equation
831 15282 22 502 2 xxx cos 110
missing
involving
side
X 514 599 m x o

Area x514.599 500 5 in1100 Solve equation

120891.2207 m2
using SolveN
NB positive
Sol needed
i Total Area 220232.7922 120891.2207 341124.0129 m Find the area of the
second triangle and

alternativesolutionisingsineroled
Let D represent the angle in the second triangleopposite side of 500m
i
3 831 58
D 34.42280
third angle in the second triangle 180 110 34.4228 35.57720

i Area x 500 831.158 Sin 35.5772

120891 7987 m2

Total Area 220232.7922 120891.7987 341124.5909 m2

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clearly communicated solution showing key steps was needed

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 QUESTION 15 (4 marks)

Determine the derivative of . Express the derivative as a single fraction in its

simplest and factorised form.

in ProductRule
gig
mcx
s1tk E35s using fitness Ig chain rule

tME t3 take out common factor

I 542531 expand and factorise the numerator

me
gg jggy
simplifying fractions
a common denominator
making
expand and facterise the numerator

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 QUESTION 16 (6 marks)
A particle is moving in a straight line. The velocity (ms-1) of the particle is given by

, where t is time (s) after moving from its initial position.

The initial position of the particle is +6.0 m from the origin.

a) Use calculus methods to determine an equation for the position of the particle from
the origin at any time t. [3 marks]

retro score Éi ÉiÉtÉÉÉe u and find day

dt
Sct S 3938 at
fax XI substitute u day into integral
du write integral in terms of
2ft
a re u

r t u then
21h U te 2 In 6 5 cos 26 c integrate w
back substitute u G Sus t

is
C 6 21h1 6
num is deri

Fm
of denom
2in 6 50052f C use
5107 2 In 6 5050 6 6
fÉ dx Infest

c 6 A less structured
21h G 5 cosze version of the
i S f g same thinking

b) Determine the position of the particle relative to the origin when it first reaches
maximum velocity. [3 marks]

Particle first reaches max vel

when 6 0.292843 seconds
option
SCO 2928437 7 21227m
find max of vet then
i sub t valve into Sct
go.zazgft.at
Ct It 1 21227

but particle starts 6m from O

pus rel to 0 6 1 21227

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7 21227 M
2 Find area under Vct
a
good option if not from O to t value then
confident about answer 9 of 21 addscoI
to part a
 QUESTION 17 (5 marks)
Model bridges were constructed for a competition. The models that could support the heaviest loads
before collapsing were given awards.
The load results of the competition were normally distributed, with a mean of 1.36 kg and a standard
deviation of 0.12 kg.
Three award categories were used: honours for the top 15% of load results; distinction for the next 15%;
and commendation for the next 15%.
The model bridge constructed by Finley only just missed out on a commendation. Kirby’s model bridge
only just qualified for honours. Determine the difference, to the nearest gram, between the loads supported
by Finley and Kirby’s models.
Use Inu Normal to find

Xt
cut offs of top 15 and 45

ngi.sgo.nl Find difference between

cut offs to nearest
gram
If X

Pr X2 KH 0 15
x 1 48437 kg
Sto 15 to is
Pr X Kc 0.4510
see 1.37508 kg
maximum difference between
Finley and Kirby's models is
1 48437 1.37508 0.10929

right tail and

Distribution app to enter any x
find cut offs
y Arrow right and enter
Prob use open F1 to see
full value
.

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 QUESTION 18 (5 marks)
Suggests clear communication of key orders an steps needed
A company makes windows using glass that has a mass of 5.6 kg per square metre. A customer
unusual window in a partial parabolic shape, as shown.

Not to scale V 4,12

12 m Y A

7m
9m

0
4 x
8m

Determine the mass of the window.

parabola with vertex v14 8 has equation a use vertex given to

find parabola in
alk 4 12
y passing thru
o o
turningpoint Form
Sub in Co o or 8,0
O a 0 4 12 to find a

i a
É 3g use a definite integral
to find the
Area under parabola area under
8 the parabola
341 45 12 dx
64 m2

triangle OAB
In

92 82 72 2 8 7 cos AIB use cosine rule to

find angle AOB
AIB 73.39850
Area
find area of
i of
triangle OAB
x 7 8 x Sin ASB triangle AOB
26 8328 m2
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 Area of Find area of partial
i
glass
64 26 8328 parabolic Shape by
subtraction of areas
37 1672 me
k9 m2
i mass of glass
a
multiply me by
to obtain in
37 1672 me x 5.6 kg m2 mass
kg
208 136
kg

Talternatiemthodt

into
i
statistics mode
Draw a scatterplot
Fit an act regression model

0.75 c'tox is equiv to

NII y
y x 45 12 as usedabove

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 QUESTION 19 (6 marks)
Over a suitable domain, a hill has a cross-sectional area given by , where:
• a, b and c are constants,
• h(x) represents vertical distance (m), x represents horizontal distance (m).

It is known that h(0) = 1.22 and h(40) = 25.

Where the gradient of the hill is 0.86 there is a tree stump. A second tree stump is located further up
the hill. The difference in hill gradient between the two tree stumps is 0.44.
A surveyor predicts that the vertical distance separating the two tree stumps is between 7.5 m and 8.5 m.
Evaluate the reasonableness of this prediction.
40,25
b
Sh x doc ge te

hangs ebay.ae
o I 22 1.22 a x ed a 1.22 Diff to find hea
a and b
fyqqe
toy in terms of
40125 25 1.22 x
to
eto 3522
use points given
4ob In
i EE use first gradient
b to find a value
i tolu II I 0.0755
use x calc or Solven
h x 1.22900755 0.0755
0755
h x 0.86 1.2210 x 0 0755

x In 152 0.0755 I 29.58837

h 29.58837 11.3907
vert height of tree stump Sub x into hex
gradient
to find y value
use substitution or Trace

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 n x2 0 86 0.44 1.22200755 0.0755 use gradient 0 86 0.44

22 35 0614 to find Second x value

h 35.0614 17.2185

i vert height of stump at gradient

of 1 3 is 17.2185 m

i vertical distance between stump 1 Sub Xz into hee to

find y value
and stump 2 is
17.2185 11 3907 5.8278 m

As the actual distance is not within

the prediction of 7.5 to 8.5 m the

prediction is not reasonable correct

Alternativemetodofindney
into statistics mode
Draw a scatterplot

Fit an a eb model
g

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