1.

(a)

Q (0) = 25

(A1) (C1)

(b)

Q(20) = 0.003(20) 0.625(20) + 25 = 13.7

(c)

Q(20) = 13.7 units and Q(10) = 19.05

(A1) (C1)

difference = 19.05 13.7

(M1)

(allow 13.7 19.05)

= 5.35

5.35
average = 10 = 0.535 units per minute (sign must be positive)

(A1)(ft)

Note: The wording may have confused some candidates.

19.05 13.7
2
Hence allow
= 16.375 (16.4)
(M1)(A1)(C2) (C2)
and for answer 16.3 (which is Q(15)) award just (C1).
If the interval is divided into multiple parts (eg 10) then
the value averaged over these, award no marks.

(d)

0.003t 0.625t + 25 = 0

(M1)

(A1) (C2)

Note: A sketch showing the first root can earn the (M1).
Energy runs out after 54.0 minutes (accept 54 but no mark for 154)
Note: 53.99 receives (A0)(AP), 53 is wrong, for 53 54
award (A1)
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2.

(a)

x=
x=2

4
2

(M1)
(A1)

OR

dy
dx = 4 2x
x=2

(M1)
(A1)

(2, 7) or x = 2, y = 7
(A1) (C3)
Notes: Award (M1)(A1)(A0) for 2, 7 without parentheses.

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(b)

(i)

C labelled in correct position on graph

(A1) (C1)

(ii)

3 = 3 + 4x x
(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution of y = 3 into
quadratic.

(x =) 4

(A1) (C2)

OR
Using symmetry of graph x = 2 + 2
Note: Follow through from their x-coordinate of the
vertex.
(x =) 4

(M1)

(A1)(ft) (C2)
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3.

(a)

x=3

(A1)(A1) (C2)
Notes: Award (A1) for x = (A1) for 3.
The mark for x = is not awarded unless a constant is seen on
the other side of the equation.

(b)

(3, 14) (Accept x = 3, y = 14)

(A1)(ft)(A1) (C2)
Note: Award (A1)(A0) for missing coordinate brackets.

(c)

y 14

(A1)(A1)(ft) (C2)
Notes: Award (A1) for y , (A1)(ft) for 14.
Accept alternative notation for intervals.
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4.

(a)

(b)

( p 6)
2
= 0.5
p = 5
b
2(1) = 0.5
b=1
2
0.5 + 0.5 + c = 30.25
c = 30
Note: Follow through from their value of b

(M1)
(A1) (C2)

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

OR
y = (6 x)(5 + x)
(M1)
2
= 30 + x x
(A1)
b = 1, c = 30
(A1)(A1)(ft) (C4)
Note: Follow through from their value of p in part (a)
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5.

(a)

(i)

a = 60

(A1)

b = 48

(A1)

Labels and scale

(A1)

all points correct

(A2)(ft)

(ii)

Note: At most one error (A1)(A0)

Smooth curve (not straight lines) drawn in given domain only

(A1)(ft)

Note: Graphs not drawn on graph paper must be drawn

very accurately to receive marks

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(iii)

b (10)

2. 5
2a
2( 2)

(M1)(A1)
(AG)

Note: (A1) is for correct substitution

OR

dy
4 x 10
dx

(A1)

4x - 10 = 0, x = 2.5

(M1)
(AG)

Note: (M1) is for setting derivative to 0.

OR
For correct symmetry argument leading to x = 2.5

(R2)
(AG)

f(2.5) = 2(2.5) 10(2.5) + 60 = 47.5

(M1)
(AG)

Notes:
If graph is used and lines are drawn to the
vertex from x = 2.5 and y = 47.5, award (M1)(A0)(M1).
If vertex is indicated on graph, with or without
coordinates, Award (M1) only.
If GDC is used and a sketch showing the vertex is given,
award (G1) only.
(iv)

The correct answer is 2.5 x < 8 or [2.5, 8)

Accept x 2.5 or [2.5, )
Notes:
strict

(A2)

Allow the inequalities to be strict or non-

Award (A1) for 2.5 and 8 both seen.

(b)

(i)

See graph in part (a)

(A1)(ft)

Domain
Note: Penalize domain only once in the question.
horizontal straight line, intercept at 80

(A1)

Note: If graphs are drawn on separate axes award at

most (A0)(A1).

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(ii)

From GDC, x = 6.5311

\Point of intersection is (6.53, 80)

(A1)(A1)

Notes:
Award (A1) for each coordinate. Award (A1)
(A0) if brackets are missing. Allow x = 6.53, y = 80
(1.53, 80) receives (A0)(A1).
If both points are given, award appropriate marks for (6.53,
80).
If the x- coordinate is read from the graph, the method must be
shown by a line drawn on the graph or the point of intersection
clearly marked. The answer can be given to 1dp. Award (A1)(ft)
for candidates intercept value 0.1.
If no method shown an answer of (6.5, 80) or 6.5, 80
receives (A0)(A1). This is not an AP.
(iii)

80 47.5
For subtracting appropriate values or for showing the distance on
the graph

(M1)

For 32.5.
Note: Award (A0) for any other answer

(A1)(G2)
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