UACE MATHEMATICS PAPER 1 2012 and marking guides

Section A

1. The data below represents the lengths of leaves in centimetres; 4.4, 6.2, 9.4, 12.6, 10.0, 8.8, 3.8
and 13.6. Find the
(a) mean length
(b) variance
2. A particle of mass 2kg moves under the action of three forces, F1, F2 and F3 at a time, t.
( ) ( )
( ) ( )
( ) ( )
Find the acceleration of the particle when t = 2 seconds
3. The table below shows delivery charges by a courier company.
Mass(g) 200 400 600
Charge (shs) 700 1200 3000
Using linear interpolation or extrapolation find the
(a) delivery charge of a parcel weighing 352g
(b) mass of a parcel whose delivery charge is shs. 3,300.
4. Two events A and B are such that P(A’∩B) = 3x, P(A∩B’) = x and P(b) = .
Using a Venn diagram, find the values of
(a) x
(b) P(A∩B)
5. A can row a boat in still water at 6kmh-1. He wishes to cross a river to a point directly opposite
his starting point. The river flows at 4kmh-1 and has a width of 250m. Find the time the man
would take to cross the river.

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6. Study the flow chart given below

(a) Performa dry run

(b) What is the purpose of the flow chart
7. Given that X ~N(2,2.89), find P(X<0)
8. Particles of weight 12N, 8N and 4N act at points (1, -3), (0, 2) and (1, 0) respectively. find the
centre of gravity of the particles.

SECTION B

9. The continuous random variable X has the probability density function (p.d.f) given by

( ) { ( )

where k1 and k2 are constants.

(a) Show that k2 = 3k1
(b) Find
(i) The value of k1 and k2
(ii) E(X), the expectation of X
10. An inelastic string of length a metres is fixed at one end P and carries a particle of mass 3kg at its
other end Q. The particle is describing a horizontal circle of radius 80cm with an angular speed of
5 rad-1.
Determine the
(a) (i) angle the string makes with the horizontal,
(ii) tension in the string
(b) Value of a
(c) Linear speed of the particle

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11. (a) Use the trapezium rule with five subintervals to estimate ∫ correct to three decimal
places.
(b) (i) Find the value ∫ to 3 decimal places
(ii) Calculate the percentage error in your estimation in (a) above.
(iii) suggest how the percentage error may be reduced.
12. The heights and masses of ten students are given in the table below
Height (cm) Mass (kg)
156 62
151 58
152 63
146 58
160 70
157 60
149 55
142 57
158 68
141 56
(a) (i) Plot the data on a scatter diagram.
(ii) Draw the line of best fit. Hence estimate the mass corresponding to height 155cm.
(b) (i) Calculate the rank correlation coefficient for the data.
(ii) Comment on the significance of the height on the masses of students. *Spearman’s,
ρ =0.79 and Kendall’s, τ = 0.64 at 1% level of significance bases on 10 observations]
13. A football player projected a ball at a speed of 8ms-1 at an angle of 300 with the ground. The ball
strikes the ground at a point which is level with the point of projection. After impact with the
ground, the ball bounced and the horizontal component of velocity of the ball remained the
same but the vertical component was reversed in the direction and halved in magnitude. The
player running after the ball kicked it again at a point which was at a horizontal distance of 1.0m
from the point where it bounced, so the ball continued in the same direction. Find the
(a) Horizontal distance between the point of projection and the point at which the ball first
stroked the ground. [Take g = 10ms-2]
(b) (i) the time interval between the ball striking the ground and the player kicking it again
(ii) the height of the ball above the ground when it is kicked again. [Take g = 10ms-2]
14. (a)(i) On the same axes, draw graphs y = x2 and y = cosx for 0≤ x ≤ at intervals of
(ii) From your graphs, obtain to one decimal place, an approximate root of the equation
x2 – cosx = 0
(a) Using Newton-Raphson method, find the root of the equation x2 – cosx = 0, taking the
approximate root in (a) as an initial approximation. Give your answer correct to three
decimal places.
15. Box A contains 4 red sweets and 3 green sweets. Box B contains 5 red sweets and 6 green
sweets. Box A is twice as likely to be picked as box B. If a box is chosen at random and two
sweets are removed from it, one at a time without replacement;
(a) find the probability that the two sweets removed are of the same colour.
(b) (i) construct a probability distribution table for the number of red sweets removed
(ii) find the mean number of red sweets removed

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16. The diagram below shows a uniform wooden plank AB of mass 70kg and length 5m. the end A
rests on a rough horizontal ground. The plank is in contact with the top of a rough pillar at C. The
height of the pillar is 2.2m and AC = 3.5m

Given that the coefficient of friction at the ground is 0.6and the plank is just to slip, find the
(a) angle the plank makes with the ground at A
(b) normal reaction at
(i) A
(ii) C
(c) Coefficient of friction at C.

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Marking guide a = (( – ) ( ( )– ))
2
Section A = ms

1. The data below represents the lengths of

3. The table below shows delivery charges
leaves in centimetres; 4.4, 6.2, 9.4, 12.6,
by a courier company.
10.0, 8.8, 3.8 and 13.6. Find the
Mass(g) 200 400 600
(a) mean length
Charge (shs) 700 1200 3000
(b) variance
Using linear interpolation or extrapolation
Solution find the
(a) delivery charge of a parcel weighing
x x2 352g
3.8 14.44 Solution
4.4 19.36 Extract
6.2 38.44
A B C
8.8 77.44
Mass(g) 200 352 400
9.2 84.64
Charge (shs) 700 x 1200
10.0 100.00
Gradient AB = gradient AC
12.6 158.76
13.6 184.96
∑x = 68.6 ∑x2 =678.04 x = 1080
(a) mean length = cm hence the delivery charge = shs. 1080
(b) mass of a parcel whose delivery
(b) Var(x) = ( ) charge is shs. 3,300.
Solution
= (( ) )
Extract
=11.224cm (3d.p) A B C
Mass(g) 400 600 y
2. A particle of mass 2kg moves under the Charge (shs) 1200 3000 3300
action of three forces, F1, F2 and F3 at a Gradient AB = gradient AC
time, t.
( ) ( ) y= 633 kg
( ) ( ) Hence the mass of the parcel = 633 kg
( ) ( ) 4. Two events A and B are such that
Find the acceleration of the particle when P(A∩B’) = 2x ,P(A’∩B) = 3x, P(A’∩B’) = x
t = 2 seconds and P(b) = . Using a Venn diagram, find
Solution the values of
Resultant force = F1+ F2 + F3 (a) x
(b) P(A∩B)
F=( ) ( ) ( )
Solution

= ( ) Note P(A’∩B) = P(B) only, P(A∩B’) = P(A)

only and P(A’∩B’) = P(AUB)’
F = (t – 3)i + (3t – 6)j
But F = ma A B
2a = (t – 3)i + (3t – 6)j
2x x 3x
a = (( – ) ( – ))
At t = 2 seconds x

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(a) From the Venn diagram; Resolving velocities

Total probability in the Venn diagram = 1

sinθ =
 2x + – 3x + 3x +x = 1
3x + = 1
Time taken =
x=
(b) P(A∩B) = – 3 x = 6. Study the flow chart given below
-1
5. A can row a boat in still water at 6kmh .
He wishes to cross a river to a point
directly opposite his starting point. The
river flows at 4kmh-1 and has a width of
250m. Find the time the man would take
to cross the river.
Solution
Speed of the boat in still water is 6kmh-1
=
= ms-1
Speed of river is 4kmh-1
=
= ms-1
Width of the river = 250m
ms-1

sinθ

cosθ 250m
ms-1 θ
(a) Performa dry run
X Y
Resolving velocities 0 1
1 1
sinθ = 2 2
3 6
4 24
5 120
Time taken = 6 720
7 5040
OR
ms-1 (b) What is the purpose of the flow chart
To find the factorial of n where n≤ 7
sinθ (i.e. numbers from 0 to 7)
7. Given that X ~N(2,2.89), find P(X<0)
cosθ 0.250k
𝑘𝑚 θ Solution
m
μ =2 and δ2 = 2.89 => δ = 1.7

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 P(X < 0) = ( ) f(3) = 3k1 …………………….(i)

For 3 < x ≤ 4, f(x) = k1(4 – x)

= P(z < -1.176)
f(3) = 3k1(4 – 3) = k2 …….(ii)

Eqn. (i) and eqn. (ii)

k2 = 3k1

(b) Find
By symmetry, P(z< -1.176) = P(z > 1.176) (i) The value of k1 and k2

= 0.5 – P(0< z < 1.176) Solution

= 0.5 – 0.3802 ∫ ( )

= 0.1198 ∫ ∫ ( )
8. Particles of weight 12N, 8N and 4N act at
points (1, -3), (0, 2) and (1, 0) respectively. * + * +
Find the centre of gravity of the particles.
( ) *( ) ( )+
Solution
4k1 +1.5 k1 =1
Sun of moments = sum of moments
11k1 = 2
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
k1=

( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) k2 = 3 x =

( ) ( )
(ii) E(X), the expectation of X

E(X) = ∫ ∫ ( )

= ∫ ∫ ( )
Hence the centre of gravity of the
particles is ( ) = * + * +

SECTION B
= ( ) *( ) ( )+

9. The continuous random variable X has the =

probability density function (p.d.f) given
= =2.485(2d.p)
by ( ) { ( )
Hence E(X) = 2.485
where k1 and k2 are constants.
10. An inelastic string of length a metres is
(a) Show that k2 = 3k1
fixed at one end P and carries a particle of
Solution mass 3kg at its other end Q. The particle is

For 1 ≤ x ≤ 3, f(x) = k1x

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 describing a horizontal circle of radius x y=tanx
80cm with an angular speed of 5 rad-1. 0 0
Determine the 0.21256
(a) (i) angle the string makes with the 0.44523
horizontal,
0.72654
(ii) tension in the string
(b) Value of a 1.11061
(c) Linear speed of the particle 1.73205
Solution Sum 1.73205 2.49494

∫ [ ( )]

(6.72193)
( )
(b) (i) Find the value ∫ to 3
decimal places
Solution
∫ ∫

(a) (i) Let θ be the angle [ ]

(↑): Tsinθ = 3g ……………… (i) = -* ( )+
(→): Tcosθ = 60 ………………(ii) = -(-0.6931471806 – 0)
Eqn. (i) eqn. (ii) =0.6931471806
tanθ= = 0.4905 = 0.693(3d.p)
θ= (ii) Calculate the percentage error in
= 26.130 your estimation in (a) above.
(ii) From equation (i) in(a)(i) Solution
Percentage error
T= = 66.82N
=( )
(b) acos26.13 = 0.8
= 1.587%
a= = 0.891m
(iii) Suggest how the percentage error
(c) From v = rω
may be reduced.
v = o.8 (5)
The percentage error may be
= 4ms-1
reduced by increasing the number
11. (a) Use the trapezium rule with five
of subintervals.
subintervals to estimate ∫ 12. The heights and masses of ten students
correct to three decimal places. are given in the table below
Solution Height (cm) Mass (kg)
Let y = tan x 156 62
151 58
d= 152 63
146 58
160 70
157 60
149 55
142 57
158 68
141 56

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(a) (i) Plot the data on a scatter diagram. =
( )
=0. 87 (2d.p)
Since 0.87 > 0.79, there is significant
correlation or relationship between the
height of students and their masses at 1%
level.

OR: using Kendall’s method

By naming pairs we have

A(156, 62), B(151, 58), C(152, 63), D(146, 58),

E(160, 70), F(157, 60), G(149, 53), H(142, 67),
I(158, 68) and J(141, 56)

E I F A C B G D H J
x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
y 1 2 5 4 3 6.5 10 6.5 8 9
(ii) Draw the line of best fit. Hence A 9 8 5 5 5 3 0 2 1 38
estimate the mass corresponding to D 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 0 0 6
height 155cm. S = 38 – 6 = 32
[63 ± 2]
(b) (i) Calculate the rank correlation ( )

coefficient for the data. Since 0.71 > 0.64, there is significant
(ii) Comment on the significance of the correlation or relationship between the height
height on the masses of students. of students and their masses at 1% level.
*Spearman’s ρ =0.79 and Kendall’s,
τ = 0.64 at 1% level of significance 13. A football player projected a ball at a
bases on 10 observations] speed of 8ms-1 at an angle of 300 with the
ground. The ball strikes the ground at a
Solution point which is level with the point of
Either: using Spearman’s rank correlation projection. After impact with the ground,
coefficient the ball bounced and the horizontal
component of velocity of the ball
Height Mass Rx Ry d d2 remained the same but the vertical
(x) (y) component was reversed in the direction
156 62 4 4 0 0 and halved in magnitude. The player
151 58 6 6.5
-0.5 0.25 running after the ball kicked it again at a
152 63 5 3 2 4
point which was at a horizontal distance
146 58 8 6.5
1.5 2.25
of 1.0m from the point where it bounced,
160 70 1 1 0 0
so the ball continued in the same
157 60 3 5 -2 4
direction. Find the
149 55 7 10-3 9
(b) Horizontal distance between the point
142 57 9 8 1 1
158 68 2 2 0 0 of projection and the point at which
141 56 10 9 1 1 the ball first stroked the ground.
∑d2 =21.5 [Take g = 10ms-2]
Spearman’s correlation coefficient ,
ρ=
( )

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 Solution Vy = 8sin300

Horizontally, 1.0 = 8cos300t

t= s (4d.p)

Hence the time taken is 0.1443s

Let A and B be the point of projection and (ii) Verticall, h = 4sin300t - gt2
striking on the ground respectively.
= 4sin300(0.1443) - x10(0.1443)2
Vertical distance at any time, t is given by
y = 8tsin30 - = 0.1845m (4d.p)

At point A and B, y = 0 Hence vertical distance is 0.1845m

14. (a)(i) On the same axes, draw graphs

 0 =8tsin30 -
y = x2 and y = cosx for 0≤ x ≤ at intervals
t(8sin30 - gt) = 0
of
At point B

8sin30 = gt

t=

Distance AB = 8tcos30 = 8 x 0.8cos30

= 5.543m

Hence horizontal distance between the

point projection of the ball and striking
the ground = 5.543m
(ii) From your graphs, obtain to one
(c) (i) the time interval between the ball
decimal place, an approximate root of the
striking the ground and the player
equation x2 – cosx = 0
kicking it again
[0.8(1d.p)]
(ii) the height of the ball above the
(b) Using Newton-Raphson method, find the
ground when it is kicked again.
root of the equation x2 – cosx = 0, taking
[Take g = 10ms-2]
the approximate root in (a) as an initial
Solution approximation. Give your answer correct
to three decimal places.

Solution

Let f(x)= x2 – cosx

f(xn) = xn2 – coxn

After impact
f’(xn) = 2xn – sinxn
Horizontal component of velocity,
Newton-Raphson method for finding the root
0
vx = 8cos30 is

Vertical component of velocity,

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 ( ) A B
xn+1 = xn -
( )
Red = 4 Red = 5
Green = 3 Green = 6
xn+1 = xn - Total = 11
Total = 7
Let P(B) = x; then P(A) = 2x
=
But P(A) + P(B) = 1
Taking x0 = 0.8
2x + x = 1
( ) ( ) ( )
x1= x=
( ) ( )

Hence P(A) = and P(B) =

=
P(sweets are of the same colour)
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= P(A∩R1∩R2)+ P(A∩G1∩G2)+ P(B∩R1∩R2)+ P(B∩G1∩G2)
= 0.024470434>0.0005

(4d.p) =

( ) ( ) ( ) =
x2=
( ) ( )
=0.4372 (4d,p)
= (b) (i) construct a probability distribution
table for the number of red sweets
| |
removed
=0.0203360479>0.0005 (ii) find the mean number of red sweets
removed
(4d.p)
Solution
( ) ( ) ( )
x3=
( ) ( )

| |

= 0.000267647634<0.0005

Hence root is 0.824(3d.p)

15. Box A contains 4 red sweets and 3 green

sweets. Box B contains 5 red sweets and 6
green sweets. Box A is twice as likely to be
picked as box B. If a box is chosen at
random and two sweets are removed (i) Let x = number of red sweets removed
from it, one at a time without P(x = 0) = P(A∩G1∩G2) + P(B∩G1∩G2)
replacement;
=
(a) find the probability that the two
sweets removed are of the same P(x = 1) = P(A∩R1∩G2) + P(A∩G1∩R2)+
colour. P(B∩R1∩G2)+ P(B∩G1∩R2)
=
Solution

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 = (b) normal reaction at
P(x = 2) = P(A∩R1∩R2) + P(B∩R1∩R2) (i) A

C: RA x 3.5cos(38.9450)
0.2511
= 0.6RAx 2.2 + 70g x 1 cos(38.9450)
x 0 1 2
P(X = x) 0.1861 0.5628 0.2511 RA [3.5cos(38.9450)-1.32]
xP(X=x) 0 0.5628 0.5022
= 70x9.8cos(38.9450)
E(x) = ( )
( )
= 0 + 0.5628 + 0.5022 =380.52N (2d.p)

= 1.065 A: RC x 3 = 70x9.8cos(38.9450) x 2.5

Hence the mean of red sweets removed is 1 ( )

16. The diagram below shows a uniform

wooden plank AB of mass 70kg and length = 381.1N (1d.p)
5m. the end A rests on a rough horizontal (c) Coefficient of friction at C.
ground. The plank is in contact with the
top of a rough pillar at C. The height of Solution
the pillar is 2.2m and AC = 3.5m (→); 0.6 x 380.52 + 381.1cos(38.9450)μ

=381.1cos(51.0550)

381.1cos(38.9450)μ

= 381.1cos(51.0550)-228.312

( )

= 0.0379 (4d.p)
Given that the coefficient of friction at the
ground is 0.6and the plank is just to slip,
find the
(a) angle the plank makes with the
ground at A

Thank you
Dr. Bbosa Science
sinθ =

θ= = 38.9450

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