2018 - Semester 2 - Book 1

ROSTREVOR COLLEGE
11 MATHEMATICAL METHODS 2018

End of Year Examination 2018 Graphics Calculator
Brand .....................
Model .......................
Question Booklet Computer software
 Questions 1 to 15
 Answer all questions in the booklet
 You may write on pages 18, 19 or 20 if extra space is required.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Examination material Total marks 100

 Question Booklet (20 pages)
 Questions 1 to 15
Reading time
 10 minutes
 In this time, you are able to use
your calculator, write, highlight or
answer questions in the booklet.
Writing time
 2 hours
 Show all working in the question booklets
 Appropriate steps of logic and correct answers are required for full marks
 State all answers correct to three significant figures, unless otherwise
instructed
 Use black or blue pen
 You may use a sharp dark pencil for graphs and diagrams
YEAR 11 MATHEMATICAL METHODS NOVEMBER 2018
QUESTION 1 (6 marks)
𝑑𝑦
Without simplifying find 𝑑𝑥 for each of the following:
a) 𝑦 = 2𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 − 6
(1 mark)
b) 𝑦 = 5√𝑥
(2 marks)
𝑥 2 +5𝑥−4
c) 𝑦=
𝑥
(3 marks)
Page 2
An accounting firm has 6 senior accountants and 15 junior accountants. Four accountants
are required for preparing a tax return for a large business.
a) Determine the total number of teams that may be formed. (2 marks)

b) Determine the total number of teams that may be formed if each team requires two
senior accountants and two junior accountants. (3 marks)
c) Determine the total number of teams that may be formed if a maximum of three
juniors may be on the team. (3 marks)
(a)
Page 3 PLEASE TURN OVER

a) Expand (𝑥 + 2)4 and simplify your result (3 marks)

1
b) Hence, find the coefficient of 𝑥 2 in the expansion of (𝑥 + 2)4 (1 + ) (3 marks)
𝑥2
Page 4
Find the exact values for 𝑡 in the following equations:

1
a) 3𝑡+2 =
27
(i)
(2 marks)
b) 49𝑡 + 1 = 2(7𝑡 )
(i)
(2 marks)
c) 𝑙𝑜𝑔3 𝑡 = 5
(i)
(2 marks)
1
d) ln 𝑡 = −
2
(i)
(2 marks)

𝑑𝑦
Find 𝑑𝑥 from first principles given: 𝑦 = 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2
(i)
(5 marks)
Page 6
a) Each of the graphs below represents the normal distribution with mean 𝜇 = 0 and
standard deviation 𝜎 = 1 .
Z is a normally distributed random variable with mean 𝜇 = 0 and standard deviation

𝜎 = 1. Which one of graphs A, B, C or D best illustrates 𝑃(𝑍 ≥ 1)?
(d)
(e)
(1 mark)
b) The graph below represents the normal distribution with mean 𝜇 = 40 and standard
deviation 𝜎 = 10.
On the graph above, write a number in each box to provide a horizontal scale for this
distribution.
(2 marks)

c) Each of the graphs below represent the normal distribution with mean 𝜇 = 12 and
standard deviation 𝜎 = 2.
Y is a normally distributed random variable with mean 𝜇 = 12 and standard deviation

𝜎 = 2. Which one of graphs A, B, C and D above best illustrate 𝑃(10 ≤ 𝑌 ≤ 16)?
(f)
(1 mark)
d) Each of the graphs below represents the normal distribution with mean 𝜇 = 120 and
standard deviation 𝜎 = 40.
X is normally distributed random variable with mean 𝜇 = 120 and standard deviation 𝜎 =
40. Which one of graphs A, B, C and D best illustrate 𝑃(𝑋 ≤ 140)?
(d)
(1 marks)
Page 8
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 − 9𝑥 + 5
a)
(i) Find 𝑓 ′ (𝑥)
(ii) Draw a sign diagram for 𝑓 ′ (𝑥)
(iii) State the interval(s) where the function is increasing
(ii)
(iii)
(5 marks)
b) Find and classify all stationary points of 𝑓(𝑥)
(i)
(4 marks)

Simplify showing all working out:
10𝑏
a) log( )
10𝑎
(1
(2
(2 marks)
6
b) 3 ln √𝑒 − 5 ln 𝑒 + 3
(3
(3 marks)
log 25
c) log 0.2
(4
(2 marks)
Page 10
Expand and simplify:
a) 𝑒 −𝑥 (𝑒 −𝑥 − 𝑒 𝑥 )
(i)
(2 marks)
1 1
b) 𝑥 (𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 −1 − 2𝑥 )
2 2
(i)
(2 marks)
Factorise:
c) 4𝑛+2 − 16
(5
(2 marks)
d) 9𝑥 − 4(3𝑥 ) − 5
(6
(2 marks)

4
The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 , 𝑥 > 0, is shown below,
The tangent to 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) at 𝑥 = 3 is shown
a) Find
(i) 𝑓′(𝑥)
(a)
(2 marks)
(ii) 𝑓′(3) in rational form
(b)
(1 mark)
b) Find the equation of the tangent to 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) at 𝑥 = 3 in the form 𝐴𝑥 + 𝐵𝑦 = 𝐶, where
A, B and C are integers.
(c)
(3 marks)
Page 12
Determine the number of paths from point A to point B.
(a)
(a)
(3 marks)
Consider 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 , … Look for a pattern and hence find the third to last digit of 51002 .
(b)
(a)
(b)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(3 marks)

The mass M grams of radioactive substance remaining after t hours is given by:
𝑀 = 𝑀0 × 2−0.17𝑡 grams.
a) Find the time taken for the mass to reach 50% of its original
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(2 marks)
b) Find the time taken for the mass to reach 10% of its original.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(2 marks)
c) Using the above information graph the function M of radioactive substance remaining
against time.
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(p)
(q)
(r)
(s)
(t)
(u)
(v)
(w)
(x)
(3 marks)
Page 14
Bill and Andrea play two games of tennis. The probability that Bill wins the first game is 4/5.
If Bill wins the first game, the probability that he wins the second game is 5/6.
If Bill loses the first game, the probability that he wins the second game is 2/3.
a) Draw an appropriate tree diagram to represent the possible outcomes
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(4 marks)
b) Find the probability that Bill wins the first game and Andrea wins the second game.
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(2 marks)
c) Find the probability that Bill wins at least one game.
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(p)
(q)
(r)
(s)
(3 marks)


Fred Farmer constructs the framework for a Pig feeding trough that is a rectangular prism
from steel rod. The length of the trough is 4𝑥 meters, the width is 2𝑥 meters and the depth is
𝑦 meters. The total length of steel rod used is 20 meters.
a)
(i) Write an equation for the length of rod used
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(p)
(1 mark)
(ii) Express 𝑦 in terms of 𝑥.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(2 marks)
b) Hence, show that the Volume of the trough is 40𝑥 2 − 48𝑥 3

(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(1 mark)
c) State the possible domain for 𝑥.
(n)
(o)
(p)
(q)
(2 marks)
Page 16
d) Determine using Calculus the maximum volume of swill that the trough would be
capable of holding.
(r)
(s)
(t)
(u)
(v)
(w)
(x)
(y)
(z)
(aa)
(bb)
(cc)
(dd)
(ee)
(4 marks)

You may write on this page if you need more space to finish your answers. Make sure to
label each answer carefully (e.g. ‘Question 1 (c) continued’)
Page 18

Page 20

2018 - Semester 2 - Book 1

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

2018 - Semester 2 - Book 1

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

ROSTREVOR COLLEGE

11 MATHEMATICAL METHODS 2018

Question Booklet Computer software

Examination material Total marks 100

a) Determine the total number of teams that may be formed. (2 marks)

Page 3 PLEASE TURN OVER

a) Expand (𝑥 + 2)4 and simplify your result (3 marks)

Find the exact values for 𝑡 in the following equations:

Page 5 PLEASE TURN OVER

Z is a normally distributed random variable with mean 𝜇 = 0 and standard deviation

Page 7 PLEASE TURN OVER

Y is a normally distributed random variable with mean 𝜇 = 12 and standard deviation

b) Find and classify all stationary points of 𝑓(𝑥)

Page 9 PLEASE TURN OVER

Page 11 PLEASE TURN OVER

The tangent to 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) at 𝑥 = 3 is shown

Page 13 PLEASE TURN OVER

Page 15 PLEASE TURN OVER

QUESTION 15 (10 marks)

b) Hence, show that the Volume of the trough is 40𝑥 2 − 48𝑥 3

Page 17 PLEASE TURN OVER

Page 19 PLEASE TURN OVER

You might also like