S4 Mathematics Final Examination 2012  2013

General Marking Instructions

1. It is very important that all markers should adhere as closely as possible to the marking scheme. In many cases,
however, candidates will have obtained a correct answer by an alternative method not specified in marking scheme.
In general, a correct answer merits all the marks allocated to that part, unless a particular method has been specified
in the question. Marker should be patient in marking alternative solutions not specified in the marking scheme.

2. In the marking scheme, marks are classified into the following three categories:
‘M’ marks awarded for correct methods being used.
‘A’ marks awarded for the accuracy of the answers;
Marks without ‘M’ or ‘A’ awarded for correctly completing a proof or arriving at an answer given in a
question.
In a question consisting of several parts each depending on the previous parts, ‘M’ marks should be awarded to steps
or methods correctly deduced from previous answers, even if these answers are erroneous. However, ‘A’ marks for
the corresponding answers should NOT be awarded (unless otherwise specified)

3. For the convenience of markers, the marking scheme was written as detailed as possible. However, it is still likely
that candidates would not present their solution in the same explicit manner. e.g. some steps would either be
omitted or stated implicitly. In such cases, markers should exercise their discretion in marking candidates’ work.
In general, marks for a certain step should be awarded if candidates’ solution indicated that the relevant
concept/technique had been used.

4. Use of notation different from those in the marking scheme should not be penalized.

5. In marking candidates’ work, the benefit of doubt should be given in the candidates’ favour.

6. Marks may be deducted for wrong units(u) or poor presentation (pp).

a. The symbol u  1 should be used to denote 1 mark deducted for u. At most deduct 1 mark for u in Section A.
Do not deduct any marks for u in Section B.
b. the symbol pp  1 should be used to denote 1 mark deducted for pp. At most deduct 1 mark for pp in each of
Section A and Section B. For similar pp, deduct 1 mark for the first time that it occurs. Do not penalize
candidates twice in the paper for the same pp.
c. At most deduct 1 mark in each question. Deduct the mark for u first if both marks for u and pp may be
deducted in the same question.
d. In any case, do not deduct any marks for pp or u in those steps where candidates could not score any marks.

7. In the marking scheme, ‘r.t.’ stands for ‘accepting answer which can be rounded off to’ and ‘f.t.’ stands for ‘follow
through’. Steps which can be skipped are shaded whereas alternative answers are enclosed with rectangles. All
fractional answers must be simplified.
 Solution Marks Remark

2 1
3
x2y x 3 y3
1. (a) = 1 4
1M
3
x 1y 4 x y

3 3

2 1 1 4
 
= x 3 3 y3 3
1M

x
= 1A
y
(b) 4x – 3(2x) – 4 = 0
(2x)2 – 3(2x) – 4 = 0 1M
x
2 =4 or –1 (rej.) 1M (solving equation)
x =2 1A
(6)
12 12 6
2. (a) α + β =  = and αβ = 1A + 1A
a a a
(α – β)2 = (α + β)2 – 4αβ 1A
2
 12  6
=    4 
a  a
144  24a 144 24
= (or  ) 1A
a2 a2 a
1 144  24a
(b) (6) = 6 2 1M + 1M 1M for height
2 a2
144  24a
=8 1M for area
a2
a2 + 3a – 18= 0
a = 3 or –6 (rej.) 1A
(7)
2 3
3. (a) log 108 = log (2  3 ) 1M (base 2, 3 or 9)
= 2 log 2 + 3 log 3
3
= 2a  b 1A
2
 3  10 
log 15 = log  
 2 
= log 3 + log 10  log 2 1M (properties of log)
1
= b  a 1 1A
2
(b) log x 3 (4x  15) = 2
4x  15 = (x  3)2 1M
2
x  10x + 24 = 0
x = 6 or 4 (rejected) 1A + 1A
(7)

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 Solution Marks Remark

1  cos 2 (360o  ) 1  cos 2 

4. (a) = 1M (for any one correct)
1  sin(270o  ) 1  cos 
(1  cos )(1  cos )
=
1  cos 
= 1 + cos  1

4 3
(b) cos  =  and tan   1A(both)
5 4
1  cos 2 (360o  ) 4
 = 1  cos   4 tan  1M
1  sin(270  ) tan(90o  )
o

4 3
= 1  4 
5 4
16
= (3.2) 1A
5
(5)

5. (a) PQ = (10)(2) = 20 km
QR = (20)(3) = 60 km 1A (both)
PQR = 25° + 45° = 70°

PR = 202  602  2(20)(60) cos 70o 1M

 56.3839663 km 1A
 The distance between port P and R is 56.4 km.

202  56.38396632  602

(b) cos QPR  1M
2(20)(56.3839663)
QPR  90.5296°
The compass bearing of port R from port P
 S(180°  25°  90.5296°)E 1M
 S64.5°E 1A
(6)

6. (a) Quotient = x + 1 1A
Remainder = 6x + 5 1A

(b) (i) a = 6, b = 5 1A (both)

2
(ii) g(x) = (2x  3x  9)(x + 1)
= (2x + 3)(x  3)(x + 1) 1A

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 Solution Marks Remark

(iii) f(x) = x3  7x  6
= (x + 1)(x + 2)(x  3) 1A
1 1 1 1
 = 
f (x) g(x) (x  1)(x  2)(x  3) (2x  3)(x  3)(x  1)
1  1 1 
= 
(x  1)(x  3)  x  2 2x  3 


1  x 1 
= 1M
(x  1)(x  3)  (x  2)(2x  3) 


1
= 1A
(x  3)(x  2)(2x  3)
(7)

7. (a) x2 = a2 + a2 1M
x = 2a 1A

(b) ( 2a)( 2b) = 32

ab = 16 … (1) 1M (either one)
b = 10  a … (2)
Put (2) into (1)
10a  a2 = 16 1M
2
a  10a + 16 = 0
a = 2 or 8 1A
When a = 2, b = 8
When a = 8, b = 2 (rejected) 1A
(6)

8. (a) f(x) = 2x2 + 8x + 13

= 2(x2 + 4x) + 13
= 2[(x + 2)2 – 4] + 13 1M
2
= 2(x + 2) + 5 1A
The coordinates of vertex and the axis of symmetry of the graph of y = f(x)
are (–2, 5) and x = –2 respectively. 1A + 1A
(b) (i) a = –4  b 1A
2
(ii) If a = b ,
b2 + b = –4
b2 + b + 4 = 0
Since 12 – 4(1)(4) = – 15 < 0 1M
There is no solution.
 It is impossible that a = b2 . 1A f.t.
(7)

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 Solution Marks Remark

k2
9. (a) (i) Let s = k1 + , where k1 and k2 are nonzero constants. 1A
t4
k2
k1 + = 0 -------------(1)
2
k2
k1 + = 4 -------------(2) 1M (Both)
3
By solving (1) and (2), k1 = 12 and k2 = – 24
24
∴ s = 12 – 1A
t4
24
(ii) 6 = 12 – 1M (s = 6)
t4
t4 = 4
t = 12 1A
(5)

(b) c = vt
From (a)(ii), 3 = v(12)
v = 0.25 1A
∴ c = 0.25t 1A
(2)

24
(c) 12 – = 0.25t 1M
t4
48  t 24
=
4 t4
(48 – t)2(t + 4) = 9216
3 2
t – 92t + 1920t = 0 1M
t(t – 32)(t – 60) = 0
t = 0 or t = 32 or t = 60 (rejected) 1A
∴ y = 32(0.25) = 8 1A
(4)

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 Solution Marks Remark

1
10. (a) (i) f  = 0
2
1
1  4  k 1 = 0 1M
2
k = 8 1A
3 2
f(x) = 8x + 16x  8x  1
= (2x  1)(4x2 + 10x + 1) 1A
 a = 4, b = 10, c = 1 1A
Alternative method
By comparing coefficients
2a = 8 1M
a = 4 1A
2b  a = 16
b = 10 1A
c = 1 1A

(ii) f(x) = 0
1
x = or 4x 2  10x  1 = 0
2
1 10  100  4(4)
x = or 1M ( = 102  4(4) = 84)
2 2(4)
1 5  21
x = or
2 4
 Not all the roots are rational numbers. 1A
 It is not agreed with.
(6)

(b) (i) OE = 6 cos  CE = 6 sin  1A (both)


V = (6sin ) 2 (6cos )  (6sin ) 2 (4) 1M(volume of cone or cylinder)
3
= 72sin2 (cos  + 2) 1

(ii) 72sin2 (cos  + 2) = 135

2
8(1  cos )(cos  + 2) = 15 1M for (1  cos2 )
8cos3  + 16cos2   8 cos   1 = 0
1 5  21
cos  = or cos  = (rejected)
2 4
 = 60° 1A
(5)

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 Solution Marks Remark

11. (a) Put x = 0 into L2: y = 6

 C = (0, 6) 1A
Put (0, 6) into L1: k = 6 1A
(2)

(b) Put (a, 2) into L1: ma = 4 … (1) 1M (either one)

Put (a + 4, 2) into L2: m(a + 4) = 8 … (2)
Solve (1) and (2) m = 1 and a = 4 1A + 1A
(3)

(4)(6  2)
(c) (i) Area of ABC = = 8 1M
2
CD 6 3
= = 1M
DA 86 1
 (0)(1)  (4)(3) (6)(1)  (2)(3) 
D =  ,  1M
 4 4 
= (3, 3)
23
Equation of BD: y3 = (x  3)
83
1 18
x + 5y  18 = 0 1A ( y   x  )
5 5

(ii) CD = (0  3) 2  (6  3) 2 = 18

BD = (8  3) 2  (2  3) 2 = 26  CD 1M

 D does not lies on the perpendicular bisector of BC. 1A

Alternative method
M = midpoint of BC
 08 6 2
=  , 
 2 2 
= (4, 4)
 4  3  1 
Slope of DM  Slope of BC =    
 4  3  2 
1
=  1M
2
 D does not lies on the perpendicular bisector of BC. 1A
(6)

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2012  2013 S4 Mathematics Final Examination Paper 2 Answer

Questions No. Key Questions No. Key
1. D 26. B
2. A 27. B
3. D 28. D
4. A 29. C
5. B 30. C

6. C 31. A
7. D 32. B
8. D 33. C
9. C 34. C
10. B 35. D

11. A 36. C
12. B
13. A
14. C
15. B

16. D
17. B
18. A
19. A
20. B

21. C
22. D A 9
23. D B 9
24. A C 9
25. A D 9

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