IBDP Mathematics HL Custom Examination Paper
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL
Paper 1 Style (Non-Calculator)
Topics: Algebra, Functions, Trigonometry and Circular Functions
Total Marks: 55
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
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Question 1 [6 marks] Consider the binomial expansion of 2x2 − x
.
(a) Find the term independent of x. [4]
(b) Find the coefficient of the term in x6 . [2]
2x−1
Question 2 [8 marks] Let f (x) = x+3
, for x ̸= −3.
(a) Sketch the graph of y = f (x), clearly indicating any asymptotes and intercepts with the
axes. [4]
(b) Find an expression for f −1 (x). [3]
(c) State the domain of f −1 . [1]
Question 3 [7 marks] Solve the equation 2 cos(2θ) + 3 sin(θ) = 0 for 0 ≤ θ ≤ 2π.
√
Question 4 [9 marks] Let z = −1 + 3i.
(a) Express z in the form reiθ , where r > 0 and −π < θ ≤ π. [2]
(b) Find the three cube roots of z in the form reiθ . [4]
(c) Let the cube roots be w1 , w2 , w3 . Find the area of the triangle formed by the points
representing w1 , w2 , w3 on the Argand diagram. [3]
Question 5 [7 marks] Use the principle of mathematical induction to prove that for all
positive integers n,
n
X n(n + 1)(n + 2)
r(r + 1) =
r=1
3
Question 6 [9 marks] The function f is defined by f (x) = ex sin(x).
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IBDP Mathematics HL Custom Examination Paper
(a) Find the first and second derivatives of f (x), i.e., f ′ (x) and f ′′ (x). [4]
(b) Show that f ′′ (x) = 2(f ′ (x) − f (x)). [2]
(c) Hence, find the coordinates of the first point of inflection of the graph of y = f (x) for
x > 0. [3]
Question 7[9 marks] The region R is bounded by the curve y = sin2 (x), the x-axis, and the
lines x = 0 and x = π.
(a) Find the exact area of the region R. [5]
(b) The region R is rotated through 2π radians about the x-axis. Find the volume of the
solid generated. [4]
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IBDP Mathematics HL Custom Examination Paper
Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation HL
Paper 1/2 Style (Calculator Required)
Topics: Algebra, Functions, Trigonometry and Circular Functions
Total Marks: 55
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Question 1 [8 marks] A biologist is modelling the population of a certain species
of fish in a lake. The population is initially 1200. The population is modelled by the function
P (t) = 1200ekt , where t is the time in years.
(a) After 2 years, the population is 1500. Find the value of k. [3]
(b) Predict the population of the fish after 5 years. [2]
(c) According to the model, how many years will it take for the population to double its
initial size? [3]
Question 2 [9 marks] A company’s profit, P , in thousands of dollars, is modelled by the
function P (x) = −0.5x2 + 8x − 10, where x is the amount spent on advertising, in thousands
of dollars.
(a) Find the amount that should be spent on advertising to maximize the profit. [2]
(b) Find the maximum profit. [2]
(c) The company wants to make a profit of at least $12,000. Find the range of values for the
advertising expenditure that allows for this. [5]
Question 3 [10 marks] In a triangle ABC, AB = 15 cm, BC = 12 cm, and angle ABC =
110◦ .
(a) Find the length of AC. [3]
(b) Find the area of the triangle ABC. [2]
(c) Find the size of angle BAC. [3]
(d) A point D lies on AC such that BD is perpendicular to AC. Find the length of BD. [2]
Question 4 [8 marks] An investor deposits $5000 into an account that pays a nominal
annual interest rate of 4.2%, compounded monthly.
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IBDP Mathematics HL Custom Examination Paper
(a) Find the value of the investment after 6 years. [3]
(b) The investor wants the investment to reach $8000. Find the number of years it will take
to reach this amount. [3]
(c) If the interest were compounded quarterly instead, would it take more or less time to
reach $8000? Justify your answer with a calculation. [2]
Question 5 [11 marks] The height of the tide in a harbour, H(t) metres, is modelled
by the function H(t) = a cos(b(t − c)) + d, where t is the number of hours after midnight. On
a particular day, high tide occurs at 04:00 with a height of 5.8 m, and the next low tide occurs
at 10:15 with a height of 1.2 m.
(a) Find the value of a, the amplitude. [2]
(b) Find the value of d, the principal axis. [2]
(c) Find the value of b, related to the period. [3]
(d) Find the value of c, the phase shift. [2]
(e) A ship needs a depth of at least 3 metres to enter the harbour. Find the time intervals
during which the ship can enter the harbour on this day. [2]
Question 6 [9 marks] The number of hours of daylight, D, in a particular city
can be modelled by a sinusoidal function of the form D(t) = A sin(B(t − C)) + D0 , where t is
the day number (with t = 1 being January 1st). The longest day of the year is June 21st (day
172) with 15.2 hours of daylight. The shortest day is December 21st (day 355) with 9.2 hours
of daylight.
(a) Find the values of A and D0 . [3]
(b) Find the period of the function and hence find the value of B. [3]
(c) Find the value of C. [2]
(d) On what day of the year are there exactly 12 hours of daylight? [1]
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