CARMEL DIVINE GRACE FOUNDATION SECONDARY SCHOOL

SECOND TERM EXAMINATION 2020 − 2021

SECONDARY VI MATHEMATICS Compulsory Part
PAPER 1

Name : ________________________ ( ) Date : 23 − 2 − 2021

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Time : 2 4 hours

Class : S. 6 _______ No. of pages : 24

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Write your name, class and class number in the spaces provided on this cover.

2. This paper consists of THREE sections, A(1), A(2) and B.

3. Attempt ALL questions in this paper. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this
Question-Answer Book.

4. Graph paper and supplementary answer sheets will be supplied on request. Write your
name, class and class number, mark the question number box, and fasten them with
string INSIDE this book.

5. Unless otherwise specified, all working must be clearly shown.

6. Unless otherwise specified, numerical answers should either be exact or correct to 3

significant figures.

7. The diagrams in this paper are not necessarily drawn to scale.

8. No extra time will be given to students for filling in the question number boxes after the
‘Time is up’ announcement.

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 SECTION A(1) (35 marks)

(𝑥 −2 𝑦 4 )3
1. Simplify and express your answer with positive indices. (3 marks)
xy−3
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2. Factorize
(a) 4p2 − 4pq + q2 ,
(b) 4p − 2q − 4p2 + 4pq − q2.
(3 marks)

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 3. (a) Round up 190.98418 to the nearest ten.
(b) Round off 190.98418 to 3 significant figures.
(c) Round down 190.98418 to 4 decimal places.
(3 marks)

4. A man bought a number of watches for $6000. Three of them were broken. He then sold each of the
remaining watches at 12.5% above its cost price and made a total profit of $480. How many watches
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did he buy? (4 marks)

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 10 − x
5. (a) Find the range of values of x which satisfy both x − ≥ −6 and 21 − 3x > 0 .
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(b) How many integers satisfy both inequalities in (a)?
(4 marks)
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6. The following table shows the distribution of the number of mobile phones owned by a group of taxi
drivers.
Number of mobile phones 1 2 3 4 5
Frequency 2 3 12 15 k
It is given that the mean of the distribution is 3.6.
(a) Find the value of k.
(b) Find the median and the standard deviation of the distribution.

(4 marks)

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 7. Consider the formula 3a = b(1 − 2y).
(a) Make y the subject of the above formula.
(b) If a ∶ b = 2 ∶ 3, find the value of y.
(4 marks)
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 8. In Figure 1, ∠ABC = ∠PQR, AB = 12, BC = 22.5, PQ = 8, QR = 15 and PR = 10.
A
P

Q R
B C
Figure 1
(a) Prove that ΔABC~ΔPQR.
(b) Two paper cards in the shapes of the triangles in Figure 1 are made. Someone claims that a
trapezium can be formed by the two cards. Is the claim correct? Explain your answer.

(5 marks)
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 9. It is given that g(x) is partly constant and partly varies as (x + 1)2. Suppose that g(1) = 3 and
g(−5) = −3.
(a) Find g(x).
(b) How many real roots does the equation g(x) = 6 have?
(5 marks)
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 SECTION A(2) (35 marks)

10. The stem-and-leaf diagram below shows the test scores of 30 students.

Stem (tens) Leaf (units)

4 5 6
5 0 1 3
6 0 0 a a 3 3 6 6 8 9
7 1 1 2 3 8 8 8 b
8 3 6 7 8 9
9 2 3

It is given that the mode of the distribution is unique and the inter-quartile range of the distribution is
greater than 16.
(a) Find a and b. (4 marks)
(b) The passing score of the test is 60. If a student is randomly chosen, find the probability
that the student passes the test. (2 marks)
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 11. The coordinates of the points A and B are (2, 5) and (−10, −1) respectively. P is a moving point in
the rectangular coordinate plane such that AP = BP. Denote the locus of P by 𝛤.
(a) Find the equation of 𝛤. (2 marks)
(b) 𝛤 cuts the x-axis at C and the y-axis at D. E is a point on the rectangular coordinate plane such
that ADCE is a parallelogram. Find the equation of the line which passes through E and cuts
ADCE into two congruent triangles. (4 marks)
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 12. Figure 2(a) shows a traditional Japanese skill toy, kendama. Mr Chan wants to print the ball of the
kendama by a 3D printer. Figure 2(b) shows the longitudinal section of the ball. V, A and B are
points on the circle. The hollow part is in the form of a frustum which is made by cutting off the upper
part of the right circular cone VAB. 𝐸𝐹 is the height of the frustum, which lies on the diameter of the
circle through 𝑉. The radius of the ball is 5 cm. EF = 6 cm and AB = 2 cm.

Ball V

D C
F
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Hollow part
Figure 2(a)
E
A 𝐵
Figure 2(b)

(a) Find VE. (2 marks)

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(b) Mr Chan claims that at least 520 cm of printing material is required to print the ball. Do you
agree? Explain your answer. (5 marks)

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 13. In Figure 3, O is the centre of the circle. 𝐴𝐸𝐶 is a diameter of the circle and 𝐵𝐸𝐷 is a straight line.
⏜ ∶ CD
It is given that AB ⏜ = 3 ∶ 5 and ∠AEB = 112°.

D O

E
B

Figure 3
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Find ∠BOC and ∠OBE. (7 marks)

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 14. Let f (x) = hx3 + 3x2 − 5x + k and g(x) = x3 − (k + 24)x2 − (h + 20)x − 3 , where h and k are
constants. It is given that x + 1 is a factor of f (x).
(a) Show that x + 1 is also a factor of g(x). (3 marks)
(b) If the graph of 𝑦 = f (x) + g(x) has only one 𝑥-intercept, find the range of possible values of h.
(6 marks)
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 SECTION B (35 marks)

15. Five married couples are standing in a room. If 4 people are chosen at random, find the probability
that no married couples are chosen. (3 marks)
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 16. Let 𝛼 and 𝛽 be the roots of the equation x2 − 6x + 16 = 0.
(a) Find the value of 𝛼 2 + 𝛽 2 . (2 marks)
(b) The 1st term and the 2nd term of a geometric sequence are 𝛼 + 𝛽 and 𝛼 2 + 𝛽 2 respectively.
Let S(n) and S(∞) be the sum of the first n terms and the sum to infinity of the sequence
respectively. Find the least value of n such that S(∞) − S(n) < 10−12 .
(4 marks)
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 17. Let f (x) = −x2 − 1. f (x) is transformed to g(x) = f (x + 4).
(a) Describe the geometric meaning of the above transformation. (1 mark)
(b) The graph of y = h(x) is then obtained by reflecting the graph of y = g(x) about the x-axis.
(i) Find h(x).
(ii) P is a point on the graph of y = f (x). Q is the image of P when f(x) is transformed to
g(x). R is the image of Q when g(𝑥) is transformed to h(x). If the x-coordinate of P
is a, find the exact values of a such that Q, the in-centre of ΔPQR and the origin are
collinear.
(5 marks)
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 18. In Figure 4(a), ABCD is a quadrilateral paper card. It is given that ∠ABC = 60°, AB = CB = 40 cm,
AD = CD = 22 cm and BD < AB.

Figure 4(a) C
A
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(a) Find BD. (2 marks)
(b) The paper card in Figure 4(a) is folded along BD such that ∠ADC = 90° and the plane ACD lies
on a horizontal ground (see Figure 4(b)).

Figure 4(b)

(i) Find the angle between BD and the horizontal ground.

(ii) Find the shortest distance from D to the plane ABC.
(6 marks)

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 19. (a) In ΔABE, H and K are points on AE and BE respectively. Prove that, if ABKH is a cyclic
quadrilateral, then AE ∙ HE = BE ∙ KE. (3 marks)
(b) In a rectangular coordinate plane, C is a circle passing through P(−1, 10), Q, R and S. PS is a
diameter of C. PS produced intersects QR produced at T(35, −26). It is given that QR = 12,
RT = 36.
(i) Find the equation of C.
(ii) Someone claims that the area of PQRS exceeds 90 square units. Do you agree? Explain
your answer.
(9 marks)
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END OF PAPER
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 CARMEL DIVINE GRACE FOUNDATION SECONDARY SCHOOL
SECOND TERM EXAMINATION 2020 − 2021
SECONDARY VI MATHEMATICS Compulsory Part
PAPER 1
Marking scheme

1. (𝑥 −2 𝑦 4 )3 𝑥 −6 𝑦12
= 1M for (𝑎ℎ )𝑘 = 𝑎ℎ𝑘 or (𝑎𝑏)𝑙
𝑥𝑦 −3 𝑥𝑦 −3
= 𝑎𝑙 𝑏 𝑙
𝑦12−(−3) 1M
=
𝑥 1−(−6)
𝑐𝑝 1
𝑦15 1A for 𝑞
= 𝑐 𝑝−𝑞 or 𝑑 −𝑟 = 𝑟
= 7 𝑐 𝑑
𝑥

2.(a) 4𝑝2 − 4𝑝𝑞 + 𝑞 2

= (2𝑝 − 𝑞)2 1A or equivalent
2 2
2.(b) 4𝑝 − 2𝑞 − 4𝑝 + 4𝑝𝑞 − 𝑞
= 2(2𝑝 − 𝑞) − (4𝑝2 − 4𝑝𝑞 + 𝑞 2 )
= 2(2𝑝 − 𝑞) − (2𝑝 − 𝑞)2 1M for using the results of (a)
= (2𝑝 − 𝑞)(2 − 2𝑝 + 𝑞) 1A
3.(a) 200 1A
3.(b) 191 1A
3.(c) 190.9841 1A
4. Let the number of watches he bought be 𝑥.
Then the cost price of each watch

6000
= $( )
𝑥
The selling price of each watch

6000 1M for 𝑝(1 + 12.5%)

= $( ) (1 + 12.5%)
𝑥

6750
= $( )
𝑥

6750 1M+1A 1M for total selling price =

(𝑥 − 3) = 6000 + 480
𝑥
unit selling price × (𝑥 − 3)
6750𝑥 − 20250 = 6480𝑥
270𝑥 = 20250
𝑥 = 75
∴ He bought 75 watches. 1A

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5.(a) 10 − 𝑥
𝑥− ≥ −6
3
3𝑥 − 10 + 𝑥 ≥ −18
4𝑥 ≥ −8
𝑥 ≥ −2 (1) 1A
21 − 3𝑥 > 0
3𝑥 < 21
𝑥<7 (2) 1A
Combining (1) and (2), we have
−2 ≤ 𝑥 < 7 1M
5.(b) 9 1A
6.(a) 1 × 2 + 2 × 3 + 3 × 12 + 4 × 15 + 5𝑘
= 3.6 1M
2 + 3 + 12 + 15 + 𝑘
104 + 5𝑘 = 3.6(32 + 𝑘)
= 115.2 + 3.6𝑘
1.4𝑘 = 11.2
𝑘=8 1A
6.(b) Median = 4 1A
Standard deviation = 1.04 1A
7.(a) 3𝑎 = 𝑏(1 − 2𝑦)
3𝑎 = 𝑏 − 2𝑏𝑦 1M for expanding
2𝑏𝑦 = 𝑏 − 3𝑎

𝑏 − 3𝑎 1A or equivalent
𝑦=
2𝑏
7.(b) 𝑎∶𝑏=2∶3

𝑎 2
=
𝑏 3

𝑏 − 3𝑎
𝑦=
2𝑏

1 3 𝑎
= − ( )
2 2 𝑏

1 3 2 1M for substitution
= − ( )
2 2 3

1
=− 1A
2

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8.(a) ∠𝐴𝐵𝐶 = ∠𝑃𝑄𝑅 (given)
𝐴𝐵 12 3
= =
𝑃𝑄 8 2

𝐵𝐶 22.5 3
= =
𝑄𝑅 15 2

∴ Δ𝐴𝐵𝐶~Δ𝑃𝑄𝑅 (ratio of 2 sides, inc. ∠)

Marking Scheme:
Case 1 Any correct proof with correct reasons. 2
Case 2 Any correct proof without reasons. 1
8.(b) ∵ Δ𝐴𝐵𝐶~Δ𝑃𝑄𝑅
∠𝑃𝑅𝑄 = ∠𝐴𝐶𝐵

𝐴𝐶 3
=
𝑃𝑅 2

3
𝐴𝐶 = (10)
2
= 15 1A
= 𝑄𝑅
If 𝐴𝐶 and 𝑅𝑄 are joined together, 𝐴𝑃//𝐵𝐶 since 1M
∠𝑃𝑅𝑄 = ∠𝐴𝐶𝐵.
∴ 𝐴𝑃𝐶𝐵 is a trapezium and the claim is agreed. 1A f.t.

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9.(a) Let 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑎 + 𝑏(𝑥 + 1)2 , where 𝑎 and 𝑏 are non-zero 1A
constants.
𝑔(1) = 3
𝑎 + 𝑏(1 + 1)2 = 3
𝑎 + 4𝑏 = 3 (1) 1M
𝑔(−5) = −3
for either substitution
𝑎 + 𝑏(−5 + 1)2 = −3
𝑎 + 16𝑏 = −3 (2)
(2) − (1)
12𝑏 = −6

1
𝑏=− (3)
2
Subs. (3) into (1)

1
𝑎 + 4 (− ) = 3
2
𝑎=5

1 1A
∴ 𝑔(𝑥) = − (𝑥 + 1)2 + 5
2
9.(b) Since the maximum value of 𝑦 = 𝑔(𝑥) is 5 < 6, the equation 1M
𝑔(𝑥) = 6 has no real roots. 1A
Alternative solution:
𝑔(𝑥) = 6

1
− (𝑥 + 1)2 + 5 = 6
2
(𝑥 + 1)2 = −2
𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 3 = 0
Δ = 22 − 4(1)(3) 1M
= −8 < 0
∴ The equation 𝑔(𝑥) = 6 has no real roots. 1A

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10.(a) Inter-quartile range
= 70 + 𝑏 − 60 − 𝑎 > 16 1M
𝑏 >𝑎+6 1A
Since the mode is unique, the possible values of (𝑎, 𝑏) are
(0, 9), (3, 9), (1, 8), (1, 9), (2, 8), (2, 9). 1M

𝑎=0 𝑎=1 𝑎=1 𝑎=2 1A for all answers

Thus we have { ,{ , { and { .
𝑏=9 𝑏=8 𝑏=9 𝑏=9

10.(b) The required probability

25 1M for numerator
=
30

5 1A
=
6
11.(a) Let (𝑥, 𝑦) be the coordinates of 𝑃.
√(𝑥 − 2)2 + (𝑦 − 5)2 = √[𝑥 − (−10)]2 + [𝑦 − (−1)]2 1M
𝑥2 − 4𝑥 + 4 + 𝑦2 − 10𝑦 + 25 = 𝑥2 + 20𝑥 + 100 + 𝑦2 + 2𝑦 + 1

24𝑥 + 12𝑦 + 72 = 0
2𝑥 + 𝑦 + 6 = 0 1A
11.(b) 𝐶 = (−3, 0)
1M for both 𝐶 and 𝐷
𝐷 = (0, −6)
𝐸 = (−3 + (2 − 0), 0 + [5 − (−6)])
1M
= (−1, 11)
The required straight line is the line passing through 𝐷 and
1M
𝐸.
∴ The equation of the required straight line is

11 − (−6)
𝑦= 𝑥−6
−1 − 0
𝑦 = −17𝑥 − 6
17𝑥 + 𝑦 + 6 = 0
1A

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12.(a) Let 𝑂 be the centre of the ball.

𝑂𝐴 = 𝑂𝑉 = 5 cm

2
𝐴𝐸 = = 1 cm
2

𝑂𝐸 = √𝑂𝐴2 − 𝐴𝐸 2
= √ 52 − 12 1M
= √24 cm
𝑉𝐸 = 5 + √24
= 9.90 cm 1A r.t. 9.90 cm
12.(b) Volume of cone 𝑉𝐴𝐵
1
1 1M for 𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ
= 𝜋(12 )(5 + √24) 3
3

(5 + √24)𝜋
= cm3
3
Volume of the frustum
3 3
(5 + √24)𝜋 (5 + √24) − (5 + √24 − 6) 𝑉2 ℎ1 3
= ∙ 1M + 1A 1M for =( )
3 3 𝑉1 ℎ2
(5 + √24)
≈ 9.732754172 cm3
∴ The volume of material required

4
< 𝜋(53 ) − 9.732754172 1M
3
≈ 513.8660214
< 520 cm3
∴ The claim is disagreed. 1A f.t.

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13.

Let ∠𝐴𝐷𝐵 = 3𝑥.

5 1M
Then ∠𝐶𝐴𝐷 = 3𝑥 ( )
3
= 5𝑥
∠𝐴𝐷𝐵 + ∠𝐶𝐴𝐷 = 112°
3𝑥 + 5𝑥 = 112° 1M
8𝑥 = 112°
𝑥 = 14°
∠𝐴𝐷𝐶 = 90° 1A
∠𝐵𝐷𝐶 = ∠𝐴𝐷𝐶 − ∠𝐴𝐷𝐵
= 90° − 3(14°)
= 48°
∠𝐵𝑂𝐶 = 2∠𝐵𝐷𝐶 1M
= 2(48°)
= 96° 1A
∠𝐵𝑂𝐸 + ∠𝐵𝑂𝐶 = 180°
∠𝐵𝑂𝐸 = 180° − 96°
= 84° 1M
∠𝐵𝑂𝐸 + ∠𝑂𝐵𝐸 = ∠𝐴𝐸𝐵
84° + ∠𝑂𝐵𝐸 = 112°
∠𝑂𝐵𝐸 = 28° 1A

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14.(a) By Factor Theorem,
𝑓(−1) = 0 1M
ℎ(−1)3 + 3(−1)2 − 5(−1) + 𝑘 = 0
−ℎ + 3 + 5 + 𝑘 = 0
𝑘 =ℎ−8
𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − (𝑘 + 24)𝑥 2 − (ℎ + 20)𝑥 − 3
= 𝑥 3 − (ℎ − 8 + 24)𝑥 2 − (ℎ + 20)𝑥 − 3
= 𝑥 3 − (ℎ + 16)𝑥 2 − (ℎ + 20)𝑥 − 3
𝑔(−1) = (−1)3 − (ℎ + 16)(−1)2 − (ℎ + 20)(−1) − 3 1M
= −1 − ℎ − 16 + ℎ + 20 − 3
=0
∴ 𝑥 + 1 is also a factor of 𝑔(𝑥). 1A f.t.
14.(b) Subs. 𝑦 = 0 into 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) + 𝑔(𝑥)
𝑓(𝑥) + 𝑔(𝑥) = 0
ℎ𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + ℎ − 8 + 𝑥 3 − (ℎ + 16)𝑥 2 − (ℎ + 20)𝑥 − 3 = 0

(ℎ + 1)𝑥 3 − (ℎ + 13)𝑥 2 − (ℎ + 25)𝑥 + (ℎ − 11) = 0 (∗) 1M

If ℎ = −1, (*) becomes
−12𝑥 2 − 24𝑥 − 12 = 0 for considering cases
2
𝑥 + 2𝑥 + 1 = 0
𝑥 = −1 (repeated)
∴ The graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) + 𝑔(𝑥) has only 1 𝑥-intercept
when ℎ = −1. 1A
If ℎ ≠ −1,
(𝑥 + 1)[(ℎ + 1)𝑥 2 − 2(ℎ + 7)𝑥 + (ℎ − 11)] = 0 1M for (𝑥 + 1)(𝑝𝑥 2 + 𝑞𝑥 + 𝑟)
𝑥 = −1 or (ℎ + 1)𝑥 2 − 2(ℎ + 7)𝑥 + (ℎ − 11) = 0 (∗∗)
Since the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) + 𝑔(𝑥) has only 1 𝑥-intercept,
(*) has exactly 1 real root,
Δ of (∗∗) = [−2(ℎ + 7)]2 − 4(ℎ + 1)(ℎ − 11) < 0 1M +1A
2 2
ℎ + 14ℎ + 49 − ℎ + 10ℎ + 11 < 0
24ℎ + 60 < 0

5 1A
ℎ<−
2

5
∴ℎ<− or ℎ = −1
2

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15. The required probability
𝐶45 (𝐶12 )4 1M+1M 1M for numerator
=
𝐶410
1M for denominator
8 1A
=
21
Alternative method:
The required probability
𝐶410 − 𝐶25 − 𝐶15 (𝐶28 − 4) 1M+1M 1M for numerator
=
𝐶410
1M for denominator
8 1A
=
21
16.(a) 𝛼+𝛽 =6
1M Both correct
𝛼𝛽 = 16
𝛼 2 + 𝛽 2 = (𝛼 + 𝛽)2 − 2𝛼𝛽
= 62 − 2(16)
=4 1A
16.(b) Common ratio
4
=
6
2
=
3
6
𝑆(∞) =
2 1M
1−
3
= 18
either one
2 𝑛
6 [1 − ( ) ]
3
𝑆(𝑛) =
2
1−
3
2 𝑛
= 18 [1 − ( ) ]
3

𝑆(∞) − 𝑆(𝑛) < 10−12

2 𝑛
18 − 18 [1 − ( ) ] < 10−12
3

2 𝑛 10−12
( ) <
3 18

2 10−12
𝑛 log < log 1M
3 18

10−12
log 1M
𝑛> 18
2
log
3
𝑛 > 75.27501692
∴ The least value of 𝑛 is 76. 1A

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17.(a) 𝑓(𝑥) is translated to the left by 4 units. 1A
17.(b)(i) ℎ(𝑥) = −𝑔(𝑥) 1M
= −𝑓(𝑥 + 4)
= −[−(𝑥 + 4)2 − 1]
= 𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 16 + 1
= 𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 17 1A
2
17.(b)(ii) 𝑃 = (𝑎, −𝑎 − 1)
𝑄 = (𝑎 − 4, −𝑎2 − 1) 1M
Note that 𝑄 is below the 𝑥-axis. Since 𝑃 is at the right
side of 𝑄 and 𝑅 is vertically above, the angle of inclination
the angle bisector of ∠𝑃𝑄𝑅 is 45°. If 𝑄, the in-centre of
Δ𝑃𝑄𝑅 and the origin are collinear, the angle bisector passes
through the origin. Thus, the equation of the angle bisector 1M
is 𝑦 = 𝑥.
Set 𝑎 − 4 = −𝑎2 − 1
𝑎2 + 𝑎 − 3 = 0

−1 ± √12 − 4(1)(−3)
𝑎=
2(1) 1A

−1 ± √13
=
2

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18.(a) 60°
∠𝐴𝐵𝐷 =
2
= 30°
𝐴𝐷2 = 𝐴𝐵2 + 𝐵𝐷 2 − 2(𝐴𝐵)(𝐵𝐷) cos ∠𝐴𝐵𝐷 1M
222 = 402 + 𝐵𝐷2 − 2(40)(𝐵𝐷) cos 30°
𝐵𝐷2 − (80 cos 30°)𝐵𝐷 + 1116 = 0
𝐵𝐷 ≈ 25.47586476 or 43.80616754 (rejected)
∴ 𝐵𝐷 ≈ 25.5 cm 1A r.t. 25.5 cm
18.(b)(i) Let 𝑀 be the mid-point of 𝐴𝐶.
𝐴𝐶 = √𝐴𝐷2 + 𝐶𝐷2
= √222 + 222
= 22√2 cm
1
𝐴𝑀 = 𝐴𝐶
2

= 11√2 cm
𝐵𝑀 = √𝐴𝐵2 − 𝐴𝑀2

2
= √402 − (11√2)

= √1358 cm 1A
∵ Δ𝐴𝐷𝑀 is an isosceles right-angled triangle.
𝐷𝑀 = 𝐴𝑀
= 11√2 cm
𝐵𝐷2 + 𝐷𝑀2 − 𝐵𝑀2
cos ∠𝐵𝐷𝑀 =
2(𝐵𝐷)(𝐷𝑀)
2
(25.47586476)2 + (11√2) − 1358
≈
2(25.47586476)(11√2) 1M
∠𝐵𝐷𝑀 ≈ 126.0972975°
∴ The angle between 𝐵𝐷 and the horizontal ground
≈ 180° − 126.09792975°
≈ 53.9° 1A

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18.(b)(ii) Let the shortest distance from 𝐷 to plane 𝐴𝐵𝐶 be ℎ cm.

1 1 1
(Area of Δ𝐴𝐶𝐷)(𝐵𝐷 sin ∠𝐵𝐷𝑀) = (Area of Δ𝐴𝐵𝐶)ℎ 1M +1M 1M for 𝑉 = 𝑏1 ℎ1
3
3 3 1
1M for 𝐴 = 𝑏2 ℎ2
2
1 1
(𝐴𝐷)(𝐶𝐷)(𝐵𝐷) sin ∠𝐵𝐷𝑀 = (𝐴𝐶)(𝐵𝑀)ℎ
2 2

(𝐴𝐷)(𝐶𝐷)(𝐵𝐷) sin ∠𝐵𝐷𝑀

ℎ=
(𝐴𝐶)(𝐵𝑀)

(22)(22)(25.47586476) sin 126.0972975°

≈
(22√2)(√1358)
≈ 8.68975622
≈ 8.69 cm 1A r.t. 8.69 cm
∴ The shortest distance from 𝐷 to the plane 𝐴𝐵𝐶
is 8.69 cm.

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19.(a)

∠𝐴𝐸𝐵 = ∠𝐾𝐸𝐻 (common ∠)

∠𝐴𝐵𝐸 = ∠𝐾𝐻𝐸 (ext. ∠, cyclic quad.)
∴ Δ𝐴𝐵𝐸~Δ𝐾𝐻𝐸 (AA)

𝐴𝐸 𝐵𝐸
= (corr. sides, ~Δs)
𝐾𝐸 𝐻𝐸
∴ 𝐴𝐸 ∙ 𝐻𝐸 = 𝐵𝐸 ∙ 𝐾𝐸
Marking Scheme:
Case 1 Any correct proof with correct reasons. 3
Case 2 Any correct proof without reasons. 2
Case 3 Incomplete proof with any one correct step and one 1
correct reason.
19.(b)(i) 𝑃𝑇 = √[35 − (−1)]2 + (−26 − 10)2
= 36√2
From (a),
𝑆𝑇 ∙ 𝑃𝑇 = 𝑅𝑇 ∙ 𝑄𝑇
𝑆𝑇(36√2) = 36(36 + 12) 1M for using (a)
𝑆𝑇 = 24√2
1
Radius of 𝐶 = (36√2 − 24√2)
2

= 6√2 1A
Let 𝐺 be the centre of 𝐶.
𝑃𝐺 ∶ 𝐺𝑇 = 6√2 ∶ (36√2 − 6√2)
=1∶5
5(−1) + 35 5(10) + (−26) 1M
𝐺=( , )
5+1 5+1

= (5, 4)
∴ The equation of 𝐶 is
2
(𝑥 − 5)2 + (𝑦 − 4)2 = (6√2) 1M
(𝑥 − 5)2 + (𝑦 − 4)2 = 72 1A
2 2
𝑥 + 𝑦 − 10𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 31 = 0

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19.(b)(ii) Let 𝑀 be the mid-point of 𝑄𝑅.

1
𝑄𝑀 = (12)
2
=6
𝐺𝑀 ⊥ 𝑄𝑅
𝐺𝑀2 = 𝐺𝑄2 − 𝑄𝑀 2

2
𝐺𝑀 = √(6√2) − 62

=6 1A

1
Area of Δ𝑄𝐺𝑅 = (12)(6)
2
= 36 sq. units
Area of Δ𝑄𝐺𝑇 12 + 36
=
Area of Δ𝑄𝐺𝑅 12

Area of Δ𝑄𝐺𝑇 = 4(36) 1M

= 144 sq. units
Area of Δ𝑄𝑃𝑇 5 + 1
=
Area of Δ𝑄𝐺𝑇 5

6
Area of Δ𝑄𝑃𝑇 = (144)
5
= 172.8 sq. units
∵ Δ𝑄𝑃𝑇~Δ𝑆𝑅𝑇

Area of 𝑃𝑄𝑅𝑆 𝑅𝑇 2 1M
=1−( )
Area of Δ𝑄𝑃𝑇 𝑃𝑇
2
36
Area of 𝑃𝑄𝑅𝑆 = [1 − ( ) ] (172.8)
36√2
= 86.4 sq. units
< 90 sq. units
Thus, the claim is disagreed. 1A f.t.

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