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INTERMEDIATE 2 – ADDITIONAL QUESTION BANK
UNIT 1 :
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STRAIGHT LINE : Question 1
Find the equation of the line shown in this diagram.
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2. Find
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3. Substitute
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(0, 9) gradient
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y = mx + c
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y = −3 x + 9
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Question 1 1. Identify two points on the line.
Find the equation of this line
2. Find gradient using gradient formula.
(0, 9)
Using (0, 9) and (3, 0):
y2 − y1 0−9 −9
m= = = =-3
(3, 0)
x2 − x1 3−0 3
3. Note where line cuts y-axis.
Cuts y-axis at (0, 9) so c = 9
4. Substitute into y = mx + c .
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• Must learn gradient formula:
1. Identify two points on the line.

B(x2,y2)
Using (0, 9) and (3, 0):
y2 − y1 0−9 −9
m= = = =-3 A(x1,y1)
x2 − x1 3−0 3
y2 – y 1
3. Note where line cuts y-axis. mAB =
x2 – x1
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• Must learn equation of the line:

2. Find gradient using gradient formula. Y = mx + c

Using (0, 9) and (3, 0):
y2 − y1 0−9 −9 gradient y - intercept

m= = = =-3
x2 − x1 3−0 3
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• Line slopes downward from

1. Identify two points on the line. left to right
Negative gradient
m -ve
Using (0, 9) and (3, 0):
y2 − y1 0−9 −9
m= = = =-3 • Line slopes upwards from
x2 − x1 3−0 3 left to right
3. Note where line cuts y-axis. Positive gradient
Cuts y-axis at (0, 9) so c = 9 m +ve
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STRAIGHT LINE : Question 1B
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(0,-1)
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Question 1B 1. Identify two points on the line.
Using (0, -1) and (2, 0):
(2, 0) y2 − y1 0 − (−1) 1
m= = =
x2 − x1 2−0 2
(0,-1)
Cuts y-axis at (0, -1) so c = -1
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y = 12 x − 1
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B(x2,y2)
Using (0, -1) and (2, 0):
y2 − y1 0 − (−1) 1
m= = =
x2 − x1 2−0 2 A(x1,y1)
y2 – y 1
x2 – x1
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y = 12 x − 1 Straight Line Menu
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Using (0, -1) and (2, 0):
y2 − y1 0 − (−1) 1 gradient y - intercept

m= = =
x2 − x1 2−0 2
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2. Find gradient using gradient formula. Negative gradient
Using (0, -1) and (2, 0): m -ve
y2 − y1 0 − (−1) 1
m= = =
x2 − x1 2−0 2 • Line slopes upwards from
left to right
Cuts y-axis at (0, -1) so c = -1 m +ve

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(0, 30) 2.
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y = 5 x + 30
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(6, 60)
Using (0, 30) and (6, 60):
y2 − y1 60 − 30 30
m= = = =5
x2 − x1 6−0 6
(0, 30)
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y = 5 x + 30
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B(x2,y2)
Using (0, 30) and (6, 60):
y2 − y1 60 − 30 30
m= = = =5
x2 − x1 6−0 6 A(x1,y1)
y2 – y 1
x2 – x1
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y = 5 x + 30 Straight Line Menu
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Using (0, 30) and (6, 60):
y2 − y1 60 − 30 30 gradient y - intercept
m= = = =5
x2 − x1 6−0 6
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Using (0, 30) and (6, 60): m -ve
y2 − y1 60 − 30 30
m= = = =5
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y = mx + c
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y = − 18 x + 1
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(0, 1)
Using (0, 1) and (40, -4):
y2 − y1 −4 − 1 −5 1
m= = = =−
x2 − x1 40 − 0 40 8
(40, -4)
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y = − 18 x + 1
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B(x2,y2)
Using (0, 1) and (40, -4):
y2 − y1 −4 − 1 −5 1
m= = = =− A(x1,y1)
x2 − x1 40 − 0 40 8
y2 – y 1
x2 – x1
y = − x +1
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Using (0, 1) and (40, -4):
y2 − y1 −4 − 1 −5 1 gradient y - intercept
m= = = =−
x2 − x1 40 − 0 40 8
y = − x +1
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Negative gradient
m -ve
Using (0, 1) and (40, -4):
y2 − y1 −4 − 1 −5 1
m= = = =− • Line slopes upwards from
x2 − x1 40 − 0 40 8 left to right
y = − x +1
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Find the equation of the blue line which is parallel to the red line
shown in this diagram.
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2. Find
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1. Identify 4. Substitute
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y = 12 x − 2
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Question 3 1. Identify two points on the red line.
Find the equation of blue line
(6, 6)
Using (0, 3) and (6, 6):
(0, 3)
y2 − y1 6−3 3 1
m= = = =
x2 − x1 6−0 6 2
3. Note where blue line cuts y-axis.
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y = 12 x − 2
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1. Identify two points on the red line.

B(x2,y2)
Using (0, 3) and (6, 6):
y2 − y1 6−3 3 1
m= = = =
x2 − x1 6−0 6 2 A(x1,y1)
y2 – y 1
3. Note where blue line cuts y-axis. mAB =
x2 – x1
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Using (0, 3) and (6, 6):
y2 − y1 6−3 3 1 gradient y - intercept

m= = = =
x2 − x1 6−0 6 2
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1. Identify two points on the red line. left to right
Using (0, 3) and (6, 6): m -ve
y2 − y1 6−3 3 1
m= = = =
x2 − x1 6−0 6 2 • Line slopes upwards from
left to right
3. Note where blue line cuts y-axis. Positive gradient
Cuts y-axis at (0, -2) so c = -2 m +ve

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1. Identify two points on the red line. • Parallel lines have equal
gradients
m1 = m2
Using (0, 3) and (6, 6):
y2 − y1 6−3 3 1
m= = = = m1
x2 − x1 6−0 6 2 m2
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2. Find
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gradient
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EXIT y = −10 x + 120

Question 3 B 1. Identify two points on the red line.
Find the equation of blue line
Using (0, 80) and (8, 0):
(0, 80) y2 − y1 0 − 80 −80

m= = = = −10
x2 − x1 8−0 8
(8, 0)
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B(x2,y2)
Using (0, 80) and (8, 0):
y2 − y1 0 − 80 −80
m= = = = −10
x2 − x1 8−0 8 A(x1,y1)
y2 – y 1
3. Note where blue line cuts y-axis. mAB =
x2 – x1
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Using (0, 80) and (8, 0):
y2 − y1 0 − 80 −80 gradient y - intercept

m= = = = −10
x2 − x1 8−0 8
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1. Identify two points on the red line. left to right
Using (0, 80) and (8, 0): m -ve
y2 − y1 0 − 80 −80
m= = = = −10
left to right
3. Note where blue line cuts y-axis. Positive gradient

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1. Identify two points on the red line. • Parallel lines have equal
gradients
m1 = m2
Using (0, 80) and (8, 0):
y2 − y1 0 − 80 −80
m= = = = −10 m1
x2 − x1 8−0 8 m2
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The graph below shows the cost , £C , of hiring a chain-saw for n days.
Find the formula for C in terms of n.
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C = 4n + 30
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Using (0, 30) and (10, 70):
y2 − y1 70 − 30 40
(10, 70) m= = = =4
(0, 30) x2 − x1 10 − 0 10
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C = 4n + 30
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B(x2,y2)
Using (0, 30) and (10, 70):
y2 − y1 70 − 30 40
m= = = =4
x2 − x1 10 − 0 10 A(x1,y1)
y2 – y 1
x2 – x1
C = mn + c Next Comment
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C = 4n + 30 Straight Line Menu
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Using (0, 30) and (10, 70):
y2 − y1 70 − 30 40 gradient y - intercept
m= = = =4
x2 − x1 10 − 0 10
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Using (0, 30) and (10, 70): m -ve
y2 − y1 70 − 30 40
m= = = =4
x2 − x1 10 − 0 10 • Line slopes upwards from
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• Whatever the context of the

1. Identify two points on the line. question remember:

Change along y-axis
Using (0, 30) and (10, 70): Gradient =
Change along x-axis
y2 − y1 70 − 30 40
m= = = =4 • Gradient tells you rate of
x2 − x1 10 − 0 10 change so in this question:
3. Note where line cuts y-axis. Gradient = rate of hire
Cuts y-axis at (0, 30) so c = 30 40
=
10
= £4 per hour
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A fuel tank holds 120 litres but develops a leak. The volume of
fuel, V litres, remaining after t hours is shown in the graph below.
Find the formula for V in terms of t.
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V = 120 − 15t
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(0, 120) Using (0, 120) and (8, 0):
y2 − y1 0 − 120 −120
m= = = = −15
x2 − x1 8−0 8
(8, 0)
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B(x2,y2)
Using (0, 120) and (8, 0):
y2 − y1 0 − 120 −120
m= = = = −15 A(x1,y1)
x2 − x1 8−0 8
y2 – y 1
x2 – x1
V = mt + c Next Comment
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Using (0, 120) and (8, 0):
y2 − y1 0 − 120 −120 gradient y - intercept

m= = = = −15
x2 − x1 8−0 8
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m -ve
Using (0, 120) and (8, 0):
y2 − y1 0 − 120 −120
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• Whatever the context of the

1. Identify two points on the line. question remember:

Change along y-axis
Gradient =
Using (0, 120) and (8, 0):
Change along x-axis
y2 − y1 0 − 120 −120
m= = = = −15 • Gradient tells you rate of
x2 − x1 8−0 8 change so in this question:
3. Note where line cuts y-axis. Gradient = rate of flow

120
Cuts y-axis at (0, 120) so c = 120 = - 8
= - 15 litres per hour
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PERCENTAGES: Question 1
(a) The speed of a car is 72mph. This falls by 12.5% as the traffic
builds up. What speed is it travelling at now?
(b) As the congestion eases the speed increases again by 6%.

Find the new speed to the nearest mph.
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builds up. What speed is it travelling at now? = 63 mph
Find the new speed to the nearest mph. = 67 mph
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Question 1(a) 1. Find multiplier
The speed of a car is 72mph.
12.5% off leaves 87.5% or 0.875.
This falls by 12.5% as the
traffic builds up. 2. Use this multiplier to calculate new
What speed is it travelling speed
at now?
New speed = 0.875 x 72mph
= 63mph
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Question 1(b) 1. Find multiplier
As the congestion eases the
6% more is 106% or 1.06.
speed increases again by 6%.
Find the new speed to the 2. Use this multiplier to calculate new
nearest mph. speed, using your answer to (a).

= 66.78mph
= 67mph
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Percentage Decrease:
Question 1(a) 10% decrease Multiplier = 0.90
4.8% decrease Multiplier = 0.952
1. Find multiplier
12.5% off leaves 87.5% or 0.875.

Finding a Percentage:
2. Use this multiplier to calculate new
12.8% of £12500 =
speed
12.8
x 12500
New speed = 0.875 x 72mph 100
or 0.128 x 12500
= 63mph
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Question 1(b) Percentage Increase:

10% increase Multiplier = 1.10
5.6% increase Multiplier = 1.056
1. Find multiplier
6% more is 106% or 1.06. Finding a Percentage:
2. Use this multiplier to calculate new 6% of 63 =
speed, using your answer to (a). 6

x 63
100
or 0.06 x 63
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PERCENTAGES: Question 1B
(a) The speed of a car is 60mph. This falls by 15% as the traffic

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builds up. What speed is it travelling at now? = 51 mph
Find the new speed to the nearest mph. = 59 mph
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Question 1B(a) 1. Find multiplier
The speed of a car is 60mph.
15% off leaves 85% or 0.85.
This falls by 15% as the
traffic builds up. 2. Use this multiplier to calculate new
What speed is it travelling speed
at now?
= 51mph
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Question 1B(b) 1. Find multiplier
As the congestion eases the
16% more is 116% or 1.16.
speed increases again by
16%.
2. Use this multiplier to calculate new
Find the new speed to the
speed, using your answer to (a).
nearest mph.
= 59.16mph
= 59mph
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Percentage Decrease:
Question 1B(a) 10% decrease Multiplier = 0.90
4.8% decrease Multiplier = 0.952
1. Find multiplier

Finding a Percentage:
2. Use this multiplier to calculate 12.8% of £12500 =
new speed
12.8
12500
100
or 0.128 x 12500
= 51mph (Preferred method)
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Question 1B(b) Percentage Increase:

10% increase Multiplier = 1.10
5.6% increase Multiplier = 1.056
1. Find multiplier
16% more is 116% or 1.16. Finding a Percentage:
2. Use this multiplier to calculate 16% of 51 =

new speed, using your answer to (a).
16
x 51
100
or 0.16 x 63
= 59.16mph (Preferred method)
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(a) The value of a car falls by 17% per annum. The car is worth £14000
when new.
Find its value after 3 years to 3 significant figures.
(b) How many more years will it take until the value is less than
half of its original value?
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when new.
Find its value after 3 years to 3 significant figures.
half of its original value?
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when new.
Find its value after 3 years to 3 significant figures. = £8010
half of its original value? = 1 more year
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Question 2(a) 1. Find multiplier
The value of a car falls by
17% per annum.
The car is worth £14000 2. Use this multiplier repeatedly for
number of years indicated.
when new.
Find its value after 3 years Value after 3 years:
to 3 significant figures. = 0.83 x 0.83 x 0.83 x £14000

OR
= (0.83)3 x £14000
= £8005.018
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Question 2(b) 1. Find target value
How many more years will
Half of original is £7000.
it take until the value is
less than half of its original 2. Keep multiplying answer to (a) until
value is below £7000.
value?
Value after 4 years = 0.83 x £8005.018
Below target = £6644.16…
Hence time required is 1 more year.

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• Calculating compound
Question 2(a) Appreciation and Depreciation:
1. Find multiplier Calculation can be dealt with

year by year:
YR
0 Value = £14000
2. Use this multiplier repeatedly for
1 Value = 0.83 x 14000 = 11620
2 Value = 0.83 x 11620 = 9644.6
Value after 3 years: 3 Value = 0.83 x 9644.6 =
8005.018
= 0.83 x 0.83 x 0.83 x £14000
OR Value After 3 years = £8010
(correct to 3 sig. fig.)
= (0.83)3 x £14000
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= £8005.018
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• Significant Figures
Question 2(a) (Large Numbers)
1. Find multiplier £4567100 rounded to 3 sig figs
17% off leaves 83% or 0.83. 3rd sig. fig.
1st sig. fig.
number of years indicated. Hence £456 [ 7100 = £4570000
Value after 3 years:

More than 5000
= 0.83 x 0.83 x 0.83 x £14000
OR Answer must be of the
same order as the
= (0.83)3 x £14000 original number
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= £8005.018
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(a) The value of a PC falls by 21% per annum. The PC costs £1200
when new.
Find its value after 4 years to 2significant figures.
(b) A company replaces its PCs when their value is less than one
quarter of the original value.
How much longer will they keep this machine?
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when new.
Find its value after 4 years to 2significant figures.
How much longer will they keep this machine?
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when new.
Find its value after 4 years to 2significant figures. = £470
How much longer will they keep this machine? = 2 more years
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Question 2B(a) 1. Find multiplier
The value of a PC falls by
21% per annum.
The PC costs worth £1200 2. Use this multiplier repeatedly for
when new.
Find its value after 4 years Value after 4 years:
to 2 significant figures. = 0.79 x 0.79 x 0.79 x £1200

OR
= (0.79)4 x £1200
= £467.40….
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Question 2B(b) 1. Find target value
A company replaces its PCs
¼ of original value is £300.
when their value is less than
one quarter of the original 2. Keep multiplying answer to (a) until
value is below £300.
value.
How much longer will they Value after 5 years = 0.79 x £467.40
keep this machine? Above target = £369.25
Value after 6 years = 0.79 x £369.25

Below target = £291.71
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Question 2B(a) Appreciation and Depreciation:
1. Find multiplier Calculation can be dealt with

year by year:
YR
2. Use this multiplier repeatedly for 0 Value = £1200
number of years indicated. 1 Value = 0.79 x 1200 = 948
2 Value = 0.79 x 948 = 748.92
Value after 4 years: 3 Value = 0.79 x 748.92 = 591.64
= 0.79 x 0.79 x 0.79 x £1200 4 Value = 0.79 x 591.64 = 467.40.
OR
Value After 4 years = £470
= (0.79) x £1200
4
= £467.40…. Next Comment
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Question 2B(a) (Large Numbers)
1. Find multiplier
£5632800 rounded to 3 sig figs
21% off leaves 79% or 0.79. 3rd sig. fig.
1st sig. fig.
number of years indicated. Hence £563 [ 2800 = £5630000
Value after 4 years:
Less than 5000
= 0.79 x 0.79 x 0.79 x £1200
OR Answer must be of the
same order as the
= (0.79)4 x £1200 original number
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Financial experts predict that house prices are about to rise by
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A house is currently valued at £ 93000. How much is it likely to be
worth in 3 years time if this rate holds?
Give the answer to 2 significant figures!
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Question 3 1. Find multiplier
Financial experts predict that
house prices are about to rise 8.5% more gives 108.5% or 1.085.
by 8.5% per annum for the
next few years. 2. Use this multiplier repeatedly for
A house is currently valued at
£ 93000. How much is it likely Value in 3 years:
to be worth in 3 years time if
this rate holds? = 1.085 x 1.085 x 1.085 x £93000
Give the answer to 2 OR
significant figures!
= (1.085)3 x £93000
= £118787.88
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Appreciation and Depreciation:
1. Find multiplier
Calculation can be dealt with
8.5% more gives 108.5% or 1.085. year by year:
2. Use this multiplier repeatedly for YR

number of years indicated. 0 Value = £93 000
1 Value = 1.085 x 93000 = 100905
Value in 3 years: 2 Value = 1.085 x 100905=
109481.92…
= 1.085 x 1.085 x 1.085 x £93000
3 Value = 1.085 x 1909481.92.. =
OR 118787.88
= (1.085)3 x £93000
Value After 3 years = £120 000
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1. Find multiplier (Large Numbers)
8.5% more gives 108.5% or 1.085. £118787.88 rounded to 2 sig figs
2nd sig. fig.

2. Use this multiplier repeatedly for 1st sig. fig.
Hence £11 [ 8787.88 = £120 000
Value in 3 years:
= 1.085 x 1.085 x 1.085 x £93000
More than 5000
OR
Answer must be of the
= (1.085)3 x £93000
same order as the
original number
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It has been predicted that the population of a town
will rise by 7.3% per annum for the next few years.
The population is currently 32000. How big will
this become in 4 years time if this rate stays the same?
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Question 3B 1. Find multiplier
It has been predicted that the
7.3% more gives 107.3% or 1.073.
population of a town will rise
by 7.3% per annum for the
next few years. 2. Use this multiplier repeatedly for
The population is currently
32000. How big will this Value in 4 years:
become in 4 years time if this
rate stays the same? = 1.073 x 1.073 x 1.073 x 1.073 x 32000
Give the answer to 3 OR

significant figures! = (1.073)4 x 32000
= 42 417.8…
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Appreciation and Depreciation:
1. Find multiplier
Calculation can be dealt with
year by year:
7.3% more gives 107.3% or 1.073.
YR
0 Value = £32 000
2. Use this multiplier repeatedly for 1 Value = 1.073 x 32000 = 34336
number of years indicated. 2 Value = 1.073 x 34336 =
36842.52..
Value in 4 years: 3 Value = 1.073 x 36842.52.. =
= 1.073 x 1.073 x 1.073 x 1.073x32000 39532.03..
4 Value = 1.073 x 39532.03.. =
OR 42417.87
= (1.073)4 x 32000
Value after 4 years = £42 400
= 42 417.8… (correct to 3 sig. fig.)
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1. Find multiplier (Large Numbers)
7.3% more gives 107.3% or 1.073. £118787.88 rounded to 2 sig figs
2nd sig. fig.

2. Use this multiplier repeatedly for 1st sig. fig.
Hence £11 [ 8787.88 = £120 000
Value in 4 years:
= 1.073 x 1.073 x 1.073 x 1.073 x 32000
More than 5000
OR
Answer must be of the
= (1.073)4 x 32000
same order as the
original number
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A police force announced that its annual crime figures were 11130.
This was a 16% fall on the previous year’s figure.
What would the previous year’s figure have been?
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A police force announced
that its annual crime figures 16% fall gives 84% or 0.84.
were 11130.
2. Using this multiplier, express new
This was a 16% fall on the
figure in terms of old figure.
previous year’s figure.
What would the previous New figure = 0.84 x old figure
year’s figure have been?
3. Substitute known value and solve.
Old figure = 11130 ÷ 0.84

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After a 16% reduction
16% fall gives 84% or 0.84.
84% represents 11130
Require 100%
figure in terms of old figure. Using simple proportion:
New figure = 0.84 x old figure
84% 11130
3. Substitute known value and 1% 11130 ÷ 84
solve. 100% 11130 ÷ 84 x 100
Old figure = 11130 ÷ 0.84 = 13250
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After receiving a 6.5% pay rise a nurse now earns £15336 per
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What was her previous income?
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What was her previous income? = £14 400
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Question 4B 1. Find multiplier
After receiving a 6.5% pay 6.5% increase gives 106.5% or 1.065.
rise a nurse now earns
£15336 per annum.
What was her previous figure in terms of old figure.
income?
New figure = 1.065 x old figure
3. Substitute known value and solve.
Old figure = £15 336 ÷ 1.065

= £14 400
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1. Find multiplier After a 6.5% increase

6.5% increase gives 106.5% or 1.065. 106.5% represents 15336
Require 100%
figure in terms of old figure. Using simple proportion:
New figure = 1.065 x old figure 106.5% 15336

3. Substitute known value and solve. 1% 15336 ÷ 106.5
100% 15336 ÷ 106.5 x 100
= 14 400
Old figure = £15 336 ÷ 1.065
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Between 2002 & 2003 the grain production for a particular country
rose from 4.3million tonnes to 5.1million tonnes.
What percentage increase is this?
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Question 5 1. Find actual increase
Between 2002 & 2003 the 5.1m – 4.3m = 0.8m

grain production for a
2. Make this a fraction of the original
particular country rose from and convert to a decimal.
4.3million tonnes to 0.8
/4.3 = 0.8 ÷ 4.3 = 0.1860…
5.1million tonnes.
= 0.186 to 3 sig figs
What percentage increase is
this? 3. Multiply by 100 to change to %.
0.186 x 100 = 18.6

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Using formula:
1. Find actual increase to express a as a percentage of b:
5.1m – 4.3m = 0.8m

a x 100%
b
and convert to a decimal.
So to express an increase of
0.8
/4.3 = 0.8 ÷ 4.3 = 0.1860… 0.8 as a percentage of 4.3:
= 0.186 to 3 sig figs 0.8 x 100%
=
4.3
3. Multiply by 100 to change to %.
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Between 2000 & 2001 the number of customers served by a power

company fell from 5.1million to 4.3million.
What percentage decrease is this?
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Question 5B 1. Find actual decrease
Between 2000 & 2001 the 5.1m – 4.3m = 0.8m
number of customers
served by a power company
fell from 5.1million to 2. Make this a fraction of the original
4.3million. and convert to a decimal.
What percentage decrease

0.8
/5.1 = 0.8 ÷ 5.1 = 0.1568…
is this? = 0.157 to 3 sig figs
0.157 x 100 = 15.7

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Using formula:
1. Find actual decrease to express a as a percentage of b:
5.1m – 4.3m = 0.8m

a x 100%
b
and convert to a decimal.
So to express a decrease of
0.8
/5.1 = 0.8 ÷ 5.1 = 0.1568… 0.8 as a percentage of 5.1:
= 0.157 to 3 sig figs 0.8 x 100%
=
5.1
0.157 x 100 = 15.7 = 15.7% (1 dec. pl.)

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UNIT 1 :
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VOLUMES: Question 1
The dome on a cathedral is a hemisphere of diameter 25 metres.
Find the volume of this dome correct to 2 significant figures.
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V = 43 π r 3
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Question 1 1. Make sure you use radius.
The dome on a cathedral d = 25 m so r = 12.5m
is a hemisphere of diameter
2. Use formula to find volume.
25 metres.
Find the volume of this V = π r = 4 ÷ 3 × π × (12.5)3
4
3
3
dome correct to 2
= 8181.23…m3
significant figures.
3. Divide by 2 for hemisphere
Volume of hemisphere = 8181 ⋅ 2 ÷ 2

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= 4090.6…m3
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Refer to formula sheet :

1. Make sure you use radius. 4 3
Volume of a Sphere = πr
3
d = 25 m so r = 12.5m
r = radius
V = π r = 4 ÷ 3 × π × (12.5)3
4
3
3
As hemisphere is half a sphere:
2 3
= 8181.23…m3 Volume of a Hemisphere = πr
3
3. Divide by 2 for hemisphere r = radius

= 4090.6…m3
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cubic centimetres cm3
d = 25 m so r = 12.5m
cubic metres m3
For cylinders and spheres
V = π r = 4 ÷ 3 × π × (12.5)
4
3
3 3
make sure you identify
the radius.
= 8181.23…m3 Often exam questions
give dimensions in terms of the
diameter.
= 4090.6…m3
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VOLUMES: Question 1B
An igloo has a diameter of 2.8metres.
Find its volume correct to 2 significant figures.
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V = 43 π r 3
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V = 43 π rdivide
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Find its volume correct to 2 significant figures. = 5.7 m3
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Question 1B 1. Make sure you use radius.
An igloo has a diameter of d = 2.8 m so r = 1.4m
2.8metres.
Find its volume correct to 2
significant figures.
V = π r = 4 ÷ 3 × π × (1 ⋅ 4)3
4
3
3
= 11.49…m3
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= 5.747…m3
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1. Make sure you use radius. 4 3
Volume of a Sphere = πr
3
d = 2.8 m so r = 1.4m
r = radius
V = π r = 4 ÷ 3 × π × (1 ⋅ 4)3
4
3
3
As hemisphere is half a sphere:
2 3
= 11.49…m3 Volume of a Hemisphere = πr
3
3. Divide by 2 for hemisphere r = radius
= 5.747…m3
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d = 2.8 m so r = 1.4m
cubic metres m3
For cylinders, cones and
V = π r = 4 ÷ 3 × π × (1 ⋅ 4)
4
3
3 3
spheres make sure you identify
the radius.
= 11.49…m3 Often exam questions
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= 5.747…m3
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VOLUMES: Question 2 part (a)
The shelter on a station platform is 4m long. Its cross section consists
of ¼ circle above a rectangle which is 2m high by 1m wide as shown.
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The shelter is modified so that the roof has a straight slope making
the cross-section a trapezium which is 2.5m high at the back and 2m
high at the front.
If the volume is unchanged then how wide will this new design be?
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Question 2 part (a) 1. Find total area of base
The shelter on a station
platform is 4m long. Its Area of rectangle = 2 x 1 = 2 m2
cross section consists of ¼ Area ¼ circle = π r2 ÷ 4
= π x 1 x 1÷
circle above a rectangle 4
which is 2m high by 1m = 0.785…m2
wide as shown. Total area = 2 + 0.785 = 2.785..m3
Find its volume correct to 3 2. Find volume by multiplying base
significant figures. area by length.
2 Volume = 2.785…x 4
m
4 1 = 11.14….m3
m m = 11.1m3 to 3sfs
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Question 2 part (b) 1. Find total area of base
The shelter is modified so that
the roof has a straight slope Area of rectangle = 2 x W = 2W m2
making the cross-section a Area of triangle = ½ x W x 0.5
trapezium which is 2.5m high
at the back and 2m high at the = 0.25W m2
front. Total area = 2W + 0.25W = 2.25Wm3
If the volume is unchanged 2. As length unchanged previous
then how wide will this new base area and this base area must be
design be? same if volume remains unchanged.
2 2 So 2.25 W = 11.1
. m
5 W Then W = 11.1 ÷ 2.25
m = 4.93333…
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Question 2 part (a) given formulae sheet:
1. Find total area of base
Area of rectangle = 2 x 1 = 2 m2
Area of circle =πr 2
r
Area ¼ circle = π r2 ÷ 4
= π x 1 x 1÷
4
= 0.785…m2
Total area = 2 + 0.785 = 2.785..m3 Area of rectangle = l x b
l
2. Find volume by multiplying base
area by length. b
Volume = 2.785…x 4
= 11.14….m3
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Split base into two shapes:
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Rectangle and quarter circle.
= π x 1 x 1÷
4
= 0.785…m2
Total area = 2 + 0.785 = 2.785..m3
2 2m
2. Find volume by multiplying base m
area by length.
Volume = 2.785…x 4 1 1m
m
= 11.14….m3
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= π x 1 x 1÷
4
= 0.785…m2
1m
Total area = 2 + 0.785 = 2.785..m3
2
2. Find volume by multiplying base m
area by length.
Volume = 2.785…x 4 1
m
= 11.14….m3
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Areas of PART of circles can be

Question 2 part (a) found by calculating full area and
1. Find total area of base then:
Area of rectangle = 2 x 1 = 2 m2 dividing by 2 for semi-circle

= π x 1 x 1÷
dividing by 4 for quarter-circle
4
= 0.785…m2
Total area = 2 + 0.785 = 2.785..m3
area by length.
Volume = 2.785…x 4
= 11.14….m3
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Remember you must find TOTAL

Question 2 part (a) area of base.
= π x 1 x 1÷
4
= 0.785…m2
Total area = 2 + 0.785 = 2.785..m3 Volume of prism
2. Find volume by multiplying base = area of base x height
area by length.
Volume = 2.785…x 4
= 11.14….m3
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Question 2 part (b) As shapes composing base have

changed we must recalculate
area of base.
Area of rectangle = 2 x W = 2W m2 height
Area of triangle = ½ x W x 0.5
= 0.25W m2
base
Total area = 2W + 0.25W = 2.25Wm3
Area of triangle =
2. As length unchanged previous
base area and this base area must be ½ x base x height
same if volume remains unchanged.
So 2.25 W = 11.1 OR (base x height) ÷2
Then W = 11.1 ÷ 2.25
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Question 2 part (b)

You must now find the width
1. Find total area of base which when multiplied by this
new base area will give us the
Area of rectangle = 2 x W = 2W m2 volume found in part (a) of the
Area of triangle = ½ x W x 0.5 question.
= 0.25W m2
Total area = 2W + 0.25W = 2.25Wm3
base area and this base area must be
So 2.25 W = 11.1
Then W = 11.1 ÷ 2.25
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VOLUMES: Question 2B part (a)
A bus shelter is 3m long. Its cross section consists of ¼ circle above

a rectangle which is 2m high by 1.2m wide as shown.
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The shelter is modified so that the roof has a straight slope making the
cross-section a trapezium which is 2.4m high at the back and 2m high
at the front.
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Question 2B part (a) 1. Find total area of base
A bus shelter is 3m long. Its
cross section consists of ¼ Area of rectangle = 2 x 1.2 = 2.4 m2
circle above a rectangle Area ¼ circle = π r2 ÷ 4
= π x 1.2 x 1.2 ÷
which is 2m high by 1.2m 4
wide as shown. = 1.130…m2
Find its volume correct to 3 Total area = 2.4 + 1.130.. = 3.530..m3

significant figures. 2. Find volume by multiplying base
area by length.
2 Volume = 3.530…x 3
m
3 = 10.592….m3
m 1.
2 = 10.6m3 to 3sfs
m
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Question 2B part (b) 1. Find total area of base
The shelter is modified so that
the roof has a straight slope Area of rectangle = 2 x W = 2W m2
making the cross-section a Area of triangle = ½ x W x 0.4
trapezium which is 2.4m high
at the back and 2m high at the = 0.2W m2
front. Total area = 2W + 0.2W = 2.2Wm3
If the volume is unchanged 2. As length unchanged previous
then how wide will this new base area and this base area must be
design be? same if volume remains unchanged.
2 2 So 2.2 W = 10.6
. m
4 W Then W = 10.6 ÷ 2.2
m = 4.8181…
m
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Question 2B part (a) given formulae sheet:
=πr 2
Area of circle r
Area of rectangle = 2 x 1.2 = 2.4 m2
= π x 1.2 x 1.2 ÷
4
= 1.130…m2
Area of rectangle = l x b
Total area = 2.4 + 1.130.. = 3.530..m 3
l
area by length. b
Volume = 3.530…x 3
= 10.592….m3
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Question 2B part (a)
= π x 1.2 x 1.2 ÷
4
= 1.130…m2
Total area = 2.4 + 1.130.. = 3.530..m3 2 2m
m
area by length.
Volume = 3.530…x 3 1. 1.2 m

2
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Question 2B part (a)
= π x 1.2 x 1.2 ÷
4
= 1.130…m2
1.2 m
Total area = 2.4 + 1.130.. = 3.530..m3 2
m
area by length.
Volume = 3.530…x 3 1.
2
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Areas of PART of circles can be

Question 2B part (a) found by calculating full area and
then:
dividing by 2 for semi-circle
= π x 1.2 x 1.2 ÷ dividing by 4 for quarter-circle
4
= 1.130…m2
Total area = 2.4 + 1.130.. = 3.530..m3
area by length.
Volume = 3.530…x 3
= 10.592….m3
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Remember you must find TOTAL

Question 2B part (a) area of base.

= π x 1.2 x 1.2 ÷
4
= 1.130…m2
Total area = 2.4 + 1.130.. = 3.530..m3 Volume of prism
2. Find volume by multiplying base = area of base x height
area by length.
Volume = 3.530…x 3
= 10.592….m3
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Question 2B part (b) changed we must recalculate
area of base.
Area of rectangle = 2 x W = 2W m2 height
Area of triangle = ½ x W x 0.4
= 0.2W m2
base
Total area = 2W + 0.2W = 2.2Wm3
Area of triangle =
base area and this base area must be ½ x base x height
So 2.2 W = 10.6 OR (base x height) ÷2
Then W = 10.6 ÷ 2.2
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Question 2B part (b)

You must now find the width
1. Find total area of base which when multiplied by this
new base area will give us the
Area of rectangle = 2 x W = 2W m2 volume found in part (a) of the
Area of triangle = ½ x W x 0.4 question.
= 0.2W m2
Total area = 2W + 0.2W = 2.2Wm3
base area and this base area must be
So 2.2 W = 10.6
Then W = 10.6 ÷ 2.2
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The turret on a castle consists of a cylindrical tower of diameter 3m and
height 7m.
Its conical roof is 2.5m high.
Find the volume of the turret to 2 significant figures.
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The turret on a castle consists of a cylindrical tower of diameter 3m and
height 7m. Its conical roof is 2.5m high.
Find the volume of the turret to 2 significant figures.

Vcone V
= π r h cylinder
1 2 = π r 2
h
3
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turret
1. Volume2. of
Volume of
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V π
2 =3.1Remember
V = π r h 3 to use r 2
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The turret on a castle consists of a tower of diameter 3m and height 7m.
Its conical roof is 2.5m high.
Find the volume of the turret to 2 significant figures. = 55 m3

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The turret on a castle
consists of a cylindrical d = 3 m so r = 1.5m
ower of diameter 3m and
height 7m. Its conical roof is 2. Use formulae to find volume of
2.5m high. each part of structure .
Find the volume of the Vol tower = π r2h = π ×1.5 × 7
urret to 2 significant figures. = 49.48…m3
Vol roof = 1/3π r2h= π × (1.5) 2 × 2.5 ÷ 3
= 5.89…m3
3. Add to find total volume.
Total Volume = 49.48.. + 5.89..
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= 55.37…m3
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d = 3 m so r = 1.5m Vcone = 13 π r 2 h
2. Use formulae to find volume of

each part of structure .
Vol tower = π r2h = π ×1.5 × 7 height h
= 49.48…m3
Vol roof = 1/3π r2h= π × (1.5) 2 × 2.5 ÷ 3
= 5.89…m3
radius r
Total Volume = 49.48.. + 5.89..
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d = 3 m so r = 1.5m
Vcylinder = π r 2 h
2. Use formulae to find volume of radius r

Vol tower = π r2h = π ×1.5 × 7
= 49.48…m3
height h
Vol roof = /3π r h= π × (1.5) × 2.5 ÷ 3
1 2
2
= 5.89…m3
Total Volume = 49.48.. + 5.89..
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1. Make sure you use radius. spheres make sure you identify
the radius.
d = 3 m so r = 1.5m Often exam questions
2. Use formulae to find volume of diameter.
Vol tower = π r2h = π ×1.5 × 7 Make sure you have
ANSWERED THE QUESTION.
= 49.48…m3 This question is not finished
Vol roof = 1/3π r2h= π × (1.5) 2 × 2.5 ÷ 3 until you have calculated
TOTAL VOLUME.
= 5.89…m3
Total Volume = 49.48.. + 5.89..
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A metal pencil sharpener is made by drilling a conical hole in a
small block of metal. The block has a square end of side 1.6cm and is
3.4cm long. The cone is also 3.4cm long with a diameter of 1.2cm.
Find the volume of metal used to 2 significant figures.
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Vcone = 13 π r 2 h
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1. Volume2.ofSubtract
cuboid: volume of
3.4cm cone:
3. Remember
V = L × BV× =H1 πtoruse 2
h Go to Comments
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1.6cm
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= 7.4 cm3

3.4cm
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A metal pencil sharpener
is made by drilling a conical d = 1.2 m so r = 0.6m
hole in a small block of metal.
The block has a square end of 2. Use formulae to find volume of
side 1.6cm and is 3.4cm long. each part of structure .
The cone is also 3.4cm long
with a diameter of 1.2cm. Vol block = lxbxh = 1.6 ×1.6 × 3.4
= 8.704…cm3
Find the volume of metal
used to 2 significant figures. Vol cone = 1/3π r2h= π × (0 ⋅6)2 ×3 ⋅4 ÷3
=1.281…cm3
3. Subtract to find total volume.
Total Volume = 8.704... - 1.281..
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= 7.422…cm3
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1. Make sure you use radius. to find volume of a cuboid:
d = 1.2 m so r = 0.6m
2. Use formulae to find volume of height

Vol block = lxbxh = 1.6 ×1.6 × 3.4 th
= 8.704…cm 3
a d
e
length br
Vol cone = 1/3π r2h= π × (0 ⋅6) ×3 ⋅4 ÷3
2
=1.281…cm3 V=lxbxh
Total Volume = 8.704... - 1.281..
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1. Make sure you use radius. Refer to formula sheet :
d = 1.2 m so r = 0.6m
Vcone = π r h
1
3
2

Vol block = lxbxh = 1.6 ×1.6 × 3.4 height h
= 8.704…cm 3
Vol cone = 1/3π r2h= π × (0 ⋅6)2 ×3 ⋅4 ÷3

=1.281…cm3
3. Subtract to find total volume. radius r
Total Volume = 8.704... - 1.281..
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the radius.
d = 1.2 m so r = 0.6m Often exam questions
2. Use formulae to find volume of diameter.
Vol block = lxbxh = 1.6 ×1.6 × 3.4 Make sure you have
= 8.704…cm3
This question is not finished
Vol cone = 1/3π r2h= π × (0 ⋅6)2 ×3 ⋅4 ÷3 until you have calculated
=1.281…cm3 NET VOLUME.
Total Volume = 8.704... - 1.281..
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VOLUMES: Question 4
The tank in a cold water dispenser is 0.5m high with a diameter of
0.3m. The dispenser uses small paper drinking cones. These cones
have a diameter of 8cm and a depth of 10cm.
How many full cones does a full tank fill?
10cm
8cm
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10cm
8cm
4. Divide volume
of cylinder by What would you like to do now?
0.5m
volume of each
2. Volume of
1. Volume
cone. Round
cylinder: cone:
of Reveal answers only Vcone = π r h
1
3
2
answer
3. Rememberin 2
V =V π =2 hto3 πuse
r0.3m
context.
1
r h Go to full solution
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= 210 cones
10cm
8cm
0.5m What would you like to do now?
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0.3m
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Units must be
The tank in a cold water DISPENSER : same for all
dispenser is 0.5m high with a
diameter of 0.3m. The d = 0.3 m = 30 cm so r = 15 cm
dispenser uses small paper
CONE : d = 8 cm so r = 4 cm
drinking cones. These cones
have a diameter of 8cm and a 2. Use formulae to find volume of
depth of 10cm. each structure .
How many full cones does a Vol dispenser = π r2h = π × (15) 2 × 50
full tank fill?
= 35342.9… cm3
What would you like to do now? Vol cone = /3π r h
1 2
= π × (4)2 ×10 ÷3
= 167.55…cm3
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3. Divide bigger volume by smaller
Try another like this Cones filled = 35342.9.. ÷ 167.55….

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1. Make sure you use radius. When calculating volumes

Units must be make sure all dimensions have
DISPENSER :
same for all the same units:
d = 0.3 m = 30 cm so r = 15 cm ALL are mm, cm, m km etc.
CONE : d = 8 cm so r = 4 cm (It is often easier to work with

2. Use formulae to find volume of smallest unit.)
each structure .
Vol dispenser = π r2h = π × (15) 2 × 50
= 35342.9… cm3
Vol cone = 1/3π r2h = π × (4)2 ×10 ÷3
= 167.55…cm3
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Units must be
DISPENSER :
same for all
d = 0.3 m = 30 cm so r = 15 cm Vcylinder = π r 2 h
radius r
each structure .
Vol dispenser = π r2h = π × (15) 2 × 50
= 35342.9… cm3 height h
Vol cone = 1/3π r2h = π × (4)2 ×10 ÷3
= 167.55…cm3

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Units must be
DISPENSER :
same for all
d = 0.3 m = 30 cm so r = 15 cm Vcone = 13 π r 2 h
each structure .
height h
Vol dispenser = π r2h = π × (15) × 50
2
= 35342.9… cm3
Vol cone = 1/3π r2h = π × (4)2 ×10 ÷3
= 167.55…cm3 radius r

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Units must be the radius.
DISPENSER :
same for all Often exam questions
d = 0.3 m = 30 cm so r = 15 cm give dimensions in terms of the
diameter.
Make sure you have
2. Use formulae to find volume of ANSWERED THE QUESTION.
each structure . This question is not finished
Vol dispenser = π r2h = π × (15) × 50 until you have calculated how
2
many full cones can be obtained
= 35342.9… cm 3
from cylinder.
Vol cone = 1/3π r2h = π × (4)2 ×10 ÷3 When asked how many of a
= 167.55…cm3 small shape we can get from a
big shape DIVIDE VOLUMES.

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11cm
7cm
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11cm
7cm
4. Divide volume
of cylinder by What would you like to do now?
0.5m
0.6m
volume of each
2. Volume of
1. Volume of
cone. Round
cylinder: cone:
Reveal answers only Vcone = π r h
1
3
2
answer in 2
3. Remember
=2 πr h
V =V
1
π r0.3m
hto3 use
context.
0.4m
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RADIUS. Vcylinder = π r 2 h
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= 534 cones
11cm
7cm
0.6m
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The tank in a cold water DISPENSER : same for all
dispenser is 0.6m high with a
diameter of 0.4m. The d = 0.4 m = 40 cm so r = 20 cm
dispenser uses small paper
CONE : d = 7 cm so r = 3.5 cm
drinking cones. These cones
have a diameter of 7cm and a 2. Use formulae to find volume of
depth of 11cm. each structure .
How many full cones does a Vol dispenser = π r2h = π × (20) 2 × 60
full tank fill?
= 75398.22…cm3
What would you like to do now? Vol cone = 1
/3 π r 2
h = π × (3 ⋅5)2
×11 ÷3
= 141.10…cm3
Continue Solution Cones filled = 75398.22.. ÷ 141.10….
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1. Make sure you use radius. When calculating volumes

Units must be make sure all dimensions have
DISPENSER : same for all the same units:
d = 0.4 m = 40 cm so r = 20 cm ALL are mm, cm, m km etc.
CONE : d = 7 cm so r = 3.5 cm (It is often easier to work with

2. Use formulae to find volume of smallest unit.)
each structure .
2
= 75398.22…cm3
Vol cone = 1/3π r2h = π × (3 ⋅5)2 ×11 ÷3
= 141.10…cm3

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Units must be
DISPENSER : same for all
d = 0.4 m = 40 cm so r = 20 cm
Vcylinder = π r 2 h
radius r
each structure .
2
= 75398.22…cm3 height h
Vol cone = 1/3π r2h = π × (3 ⋅5)2 ×11 ÷3
= 141.10…cm3

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Units must be Refer to formula sheet :
DISPENSER : same for all
d = 0.4 m = 40 cm so r = 20 cm Vcone = 13 π r 2 h
each structure .
height h
2
= 75398.22…cm3
Vol cone = 1/3π r2h = π × (3 ⋅5)2 ×11 ÷3
= 141.10…cm3 radius r

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Units must be the radius.
DISPENSER : same for all Often exam questions
d = 0.4 m = 40 cm so r = 20 cm give dimensions in terms of the
diameter.
Make sure you have
2. Use formulae to find volume of ANSWERED THE QUESTION.
each structure . This question is not finished
2 until you have calculated how
many full cones can be obtained
= 75398.22…cm3 from cylinder.
Vol cone = 1/3π r2h = π × (3 ⋅5)2 ×11 ÷3 When asked how many of a
small shape we can get from a
= 141.10…cm3
big shape DIVIDE VOLUMES.

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VOLUMES: Question 5
A frying pan is basically the shape of partial cone
with dimensions shown in the diagram.
Find its volume correct to 1 significant figure.
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Vcone = π r h
1
3
2
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4cm
20cm Go to full solution
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cones. V =3.1Remember2
4.rVolume
h
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V = 3000 cm3
30cm What would you like to do now?
4cm
20cm
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LARGE CONE: d = 30 cm so r = 15cm
4cm
20cm SMALL CONE: d = 20 cm so r = 10cm
20cm Vol = 1/3π r2h = π x 15 x 15 x 20 ÷ 3

cm3 = 4712.38…cm3
Vol = 1/3π r2h = π x 10 x 10 x 16 ÷ 3 cm3
Find the volume correct to
= 1675.51…cm3
1 significant figure 3. Subtract to find shaded volume
Volume of pan = 4712.38.. – 1675.51..
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spheres make sure you identify
the radius.
LARGE CONE: d = 30 cm so r = 15cm Often exam questions
SMALL CONE: d = 20 cm so r = 10cm give dimensions in terms of the
diameter.
Vol = 1/3π r2h = π x 15 x 15 x 20 ÷ 3
cm3 = 4712.38…cm3
Vol = 1/3π r2h = π x 10 x 10 x 16 ÷ 3 cm3
= 1675.51…cm3
3. Subtract to find shaded volume
Volume of pan = 4712.38.. – 1675.51..
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SMALL CONE: d = 20 cm so r = 10cm
Vcone = 13 π r 2 h
Vol = 1/3π r2h = π x 15 x 15 x 20 ÷ 3 height h
cm3 = 4712.38…cm3
Vol = 1/3π r2h = π x 10 x 10 x 16 ÷ 3 cm3
= 1675.51…cm3
3. Subtract to find shaded volume radius r
Volume of pan = 4712.38.. – 1675.51..
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Must find the radius and height

1. Make sure you use radius. of the two cones:
Large cone
each part of structure . height 20 cm
Vol = 1/3π r2h = π x 15 x 15 x 20 ÷ 3

cm3 = 4712.38…cm3
Vol = 1/3π r2h = π x 10 x 10 x 16 ÷ 3 cm3 radius 15 cm
= 1675.51…cm3
Volume of pan = 4712.38.. – 1675.51..
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Must find the radius and height

1. Make sure you use radius. of the two cones:
Small cone
each part of structure . height 16 cm
Vol = 1/3π r2h = π x 15 x 15 x 20 ÷ 3

cm3 = 4712.38…cm3
radius 10 cm
Vol = /3π r h = π x 10 x 10 x 16 ÷ 3 cm
1 2 3
= 1675.51…cm3
Volume of pan = 4712.38.. – 1675.51..
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Make sure you have

LARGE CONE: d = 30 cm so r = 15cm This question is not finished
SMALL CONE: d = 20 cm so r = 10cm until you have calculated
NET VOLUME.
Vol = 1/3π r2h = π x 15 x 15 x 20 ÷ 3
cm3 = 4712.38…cm3
Vol = 1/3π r2h = π x 10 x 10 x 16 ÷ 3 cm3
= 1675.51…cm3
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VOLUMES: Question 6
An ice cream container has an oblong lid which consists of a
rectangle 15cm long by 10cm wide with semicircular ends.
How deep should the container be to contain 2 litres of ice cream?
Answer to 1 decimal place!
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d = 8.8 cm
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15cm d = 10 cm so r = 5cm
2. Calculate area of circle and

10cm rectangle independently.
Area rect = lb = 15 x 10 = 150cm2
How deep should the container

Area circ = π r2 = π x 5 x 5
be to contain 2 litres of ice cream? = 78.539..cm2

Answer to 1 decimal place! 3. Add to find total base area.
Total area = 150 + 78.539= 228.439..cm2
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15cm ( 1litre = 1000 cm3).
Desired Volume = 2 litres = 2000 cm3
10cm 5. Use fact that Volume = base area x
depth to find depth which gives
desired volume.
How deep should the container Vol = area x depth

be to contain 2 litres of ice cream? So depth = vol ÷ area
Answer to 1 decimal place! = 2000 ÷ 228.439.. cm
= 8.755.. cm
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15cm

d = 10 cm so r = 5cm 10cm

rectangle independently.
Area rect = lb = 15 x 10 = 150cm2 Volume of prism

Area circ = π r2 = π x 5 x 5 = area of base x height
= 78.539..cm2
3. Add to find total base area.
Total area = 150 + 78.539= 228.439..cm2
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15cm


Area rect = lb = 15 x 10 = 150cm2 Split base into a rectangle and

a circle and calculate area of each:
= 78.539..cm2
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15cm

d = 10 cm so r = 5cm 10cm 15cm

rectangle independently. 10cm

a circle:
Area circ = π r2 = π x 5 x 5 15cm
= 78.539..cm2
3. Add to find total base area. 10cm
Total area = 150 + 78.539= 228.439..cm2
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15cm



a circle:
= 78.539..cm2
10 cm
Total area = 150 + 78.539= 228.439..cm2
radius = 5 cm
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15cm



a circle and calculate area of each:
Area circ = π r2 = π x 5 x 5 15 cm
= 78.539..cm2
10 cm 10 cm
Total area = 150 + 78.539= 228.439..cm2
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Remember : you must find TOTAL

1. Make sure you use radius. area of base.
d = 10 cm so r = 5cm

Area rect = lb = 15 x 10 = 150cm2

Area circ = π r2 = π x 5 x 5 15 cm
= 78.539..cm2
10 cm 10 cm
Total area = 150 + 78.539= 228.439..cm2
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You are expected to know!!

4. Convert desired volume to cm3
( 1litre = 1000 cm3). Make sure you have
Desired Volume = 2 litres = 2000 cm3
5. Use fact that Volume = base area until you have calculated
x depth to find depth which gives depth which when multiplied by
desired volume. the base area just found will
Vol = area x depth equal 2000 cm3.
So depth = vol ÷ area
= 2000 ÷ 228.439.. cm
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BRACKETS: Question 1
Simplify (3x – 7)2
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Simplify (3x – 7)2
1. Write
expression in
2. Make sure
full
everything in first What would you like to do now?
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4. Remember
bracket multiplies to
with + & - signs.
everythingtidy
in up.
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bracket
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Simplify (3x – 7)2 = 9x2 – 42x + 49
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Question 1 1. Write expression in full
(3x – 7)2 = (3x – 7)(3x – 7)

Simplify (3x – 7) 2
2. Ensure everything in 2nd bracket is

multiplied by everything in 1st bracket.
= 3x(3x – 7) – 7(3x – 7)
= 9x2 – 21x – 21x + 49
= 9x2 – 42x + 49

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Alternative Methods
1. Write expression in full Apply Rule:
(3x – 7)2 = (3x – 7)(3x – 7) (a − b) 2 = a 2 − 2ab + b 2

multiplied by everything in 1st
⇒ (3x − 7) 2
bracket. = (3x) 2 − 2 × (3 x) × (7) + (7) 2
= 3x(3x – 7) – 7(3x – 7)
= 9x2 – 42x + 49
= 9x2 – 21x – 21x + 49
= 9x2 – 42x + 49
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Alternative Methods
1. Write expression in full

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(3x – 7)2 = (3x – 7)(3x – 7)
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nd

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+6pq -3q2 +3q
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+15c -10 +5
= 12c2 + 15c – 8c - 10 + 7c
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(5m –2)(m + 5) – 17m
(5m – 2)(m + 5) - 17m
= 5m(m + 5) – 2(m + 5) – 17m

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5m2 - 2m m
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+25m -10 +5
= 5m2 + 25m – 2m - 10 – 17m
2. Remember to tidy up. (5m – 2)(m + 5) - 17m

= 5m2 + 23m - 10 -17m
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Simplify (3x – 2)(4x2 + 2x - 5)

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= 12x3 + 6x2 – 15x – 8x2 – 4x + 10

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4(5x - 1) = 2(3x + 2) + 2(2x + 1)
2. Break all brackets.
(5x - 1)cm
Find the value of x 20x - 4 = 6x + 4 + 4x + 2
(3x + 2)cm
3. Tidy up and solve for x.
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(2x + 1)cm 20x - 4 = 10x + 6
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Perimeter = Sum of the edges
The rule is the same for algebra:
20x - 4 = 6x + 4 + 4x + 2 a
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4(5x - 1) = 2(3x + 2) + 2(2x + 1)
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2. Break all brackets. form the equation.
20x - 4 = 6x + 4 + 4x + 2
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4(3x + 2) = 2(2x + 5) + 2(x + 1)
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Find the value of x 12x + 8 = 4x + 10 + 2x + 2
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(x + 1)cm
(x + 1)cm 12x + 8 = 6x + 12
-6x -8 -6x -8
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6x = 4
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1. Form an equation involving numbers what would I do?
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4(3x + 2) = 2(2x + 5) + 2(x + 1) Perimeter = Sum of the edges
2. Break all brackets. The rule is the same for algebra:
12x + 8 = 4x + 10 + 2x + 2 a

b
12x + 8 = 6x + 12
-6x -8 -6x -8
6x = 4 Perimeter = 2a + 2b
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1. Form an equation involving dimensions are duplicated.
shape.
4(3x + 2) = 2(2x + 5) + 2(x + 1)
An attempt must be made to
2. Break all brackets. form the equation.
12x + 8 = 4x + 10 + 2x + 2 Trial and error would

3. Tidy up and solve for x. receive little credit.
12x + 8 = 6x + 12
-6x -8 -6x -8
6x = 4
x= 4
6 = 2
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Show that the green area is given by 11x2 – 11x – 11 .

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Show that the green area is each shape.
given by 11x2 – 11x – 11 . Area Rect = (5x + 2)(3x – 1)

= 5x(3x – 1) + 2(3x – 1)
(5x + 2) = 15x2 – 5x + 6x - 2
= 15x2 + x - 2
(2x + 3)
(3x – 1) Area Sqr = (2x + 3)(2x + 3)
= 2x(2x + 3) + 3(2x + 3)
= 4x2 + 6x + 6x + 9
= 4x2 + 12x + 9
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given by 11x2 – 11x – 11 . Area Rect = 15x2 + x - 2
(5x + 2) Area Sqr = 4x2 + 12x + 9
(2x + 3) Green area

(3x – 1) = 15x2 + x – 2 - (4x2 + 12x + 9)
= 15x2 + x – 2 - 4x2 - 12x - 9
3. Get rid of brackets – watch signs –
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= 11x2 – 11x – 11 as required.
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1. Find an expression for the area of
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- area of smaller shape
Area Rect = (5x + 2)(3x – 1)
= 5x(3x – 1) + 2(3x – 1)
In this case :
= 15x2 – 5x + 6x - 2
= 15x2 + x - 2 Required Area
= Area of Rectangle – Area of
Area Sqr = (2x + 3)(2x + 3) Square
= 2x(2x + 3) + 3(2x + 3)
= 4x2 + 6x + 6x + 9
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Area Rect = (5x + 2)(3x – 1) (5x + 2)(3x - 1)

= 5x(3x – 1) + 2(3x – 1)
= 15x2 – 5x + 6x - 2
= 15x2 - 5x +6x -2
= 15x + x - 2
2
Area Sqr = (2x + 3)(2x + 3)

= 2x(2x + 3) + 3(2x + 3)
= 4x2 + 6x + 6x + 9
= 4x + 12x + 9
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5x +2
Area Rect = (5x + 2)(3x – 1)
= 5x(3x – 1) + 2(3x – 1) 15x2 +6x 3x
= 15x2 – 5x + 6x - 2
= 15x2 + x - 2 -5x -2 -1
Area Sqr = (2x + 3)(2x + 3)

= 2x(2x + 3) + 3(2x + 3) (5x + 2)(3x - 1)
= 4x2 + 6x + 6x + 9 = 15x2 + x – 2
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2. Subtract area of square from shape you MUST enclose the
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Area Rect = 15x2 + x - 2 multiply out that bracket.
Remember it is the WHOLE of the

Area Sqr = 4x2 + 12x + 9
area of the second shape which is
being subtracted , not just the
Green area first part – hence the need for
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= 15x2 + x – 2 - (4x2 + 12x + 9)
= 15x2 + x – 2 - 4x2 - 12x - 9
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Show that the green area is each shape.
given by 26x – 3 . Area Rect = (4x + 2)(x + 3)

= 4x(x + 3) + 2(x + 3)
(4x + 2) = 4x2 + 12x + 2x + 6
= 4x2 + 14x + 6
(2x – 3)
(x + 3) Area Sqr = (2x - 3)(2x - 3)
= 2x(2x - 3) - 3(2x - 3)
= 4x2 – 6x – 6x + 9
= 4x2 – 12x + 9
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Question 6B 2. Subtract area of square from
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given by 26x – 3 . Area Rect = 4x2 + 14x + 6
(4x + 2) Area Sqr = 4x2 – 12x + 9
(2x – 3) Green area

(x + 3) = 4x2 + 14x + 6 - (4x2 – 12x + 9)
= 4x2 + 14x + 6 - 4x2 + 12x – 9
3. Get rid of brackets – watch signs –
tidy up.
= 26x – 3 as required.
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each shape. Net Area = area of larger shape
- area of smaller shape
Area Rect = (4x + 2)(x + 3)
= 4x(x + 3) + 2(x + 3)
In this case :
= 4x2 + 12x + 2x + 6
= 4x2 + 14x + 6 Required Area
= Area of Rectangle – Area of
Square
Area Sqr = (2x - 3)(2x - 3)
= 2x(2x - 3) - 3(2x - 3)
= 4x2 – 6x – 6x + 9
= 4x2 – 12x + 9
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Area Rect = (4x + 2)(x + 3) (4x + 2)(x + 3)

= 4x(x + 3) + 2(x + 3)
= 4x2 + 12x + 2x + 6
= 4x2 + 12x +2x +6
= 4x + 14x + 6
2
Area Sqr = (2x - 3)(2x - 3) Firsts Outsides Insides Lasts

= 2x(2x - 3) - 3(2x - 3)
= 4x2 – 6x – 6x + 9 NB: Remember to tidy up!
= 4x2 – 12x + 9
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1. Find an expression for the area of Using a Grid:

each shape.
4x +2
Area Rect = (4x + 2)(x + 3)
= 4x(x + 3) + 2(x + 3) 4x2 +2x x
= 4x2 + 12x + 2x + 6
= 4x2 + 14x + 6 +12x +6 +3
Area Sqr = (2x - 3)(2x - 3)

(4x + 2)(x + 3)
= 2x(2x - 3) - 3(2x - 3)
= 4x2 – 6x – 6x + 9 = 4x2 + 14x + 6
= 4x2 – 12x + 9
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2. Subtract area of square from shape you MUST enclose the
area of rectangle – using brackets. second area in brackets and then
multiply out that bracket.
Area Rect = 4x2 + 14x + 6
Remember it is the WHOLE of the
Area Sqr = 4x – 12x + 9
2
area of the second shape which is
being subtracted , not just the
Green area first part – hence the need for
brackets.
= 4x2 + 14x + 6 - (4x2 – 12x + 9)
= 4x2 + 14x + 6 - 4x2 + 12x – 9
3. Get rid of brackets – watch signs
– tidy up.
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The CIRCLE: Question 1
PQ is a tangent to the circle with centre O and diameter PR.
If angle SPQ = 64° then calculate the size of angle ROS.
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between What would you like to do now?
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two radii
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Question 1 1. Where a radius meets a tangent
a right angle is formed.
P
Angle OPQ = 90° since the angle
640
° between a tangent and radius is right.
Q
26
O
128° Angle OPS = 90° - 64° = 26°
52° = 26° = 26°
°
26
2. Triangles with two sides which are

radii of circle are isosceles.
R S Angle OSP = 26° since triangle OSP
calculate the size of angle ROS. is formed from two radii and must be
isosceles.
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3. Angles in a triangle add to 1800.
Angle POS = 180° - 26° - 26° = 128°
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to fill in angle properties.
1. Where a radius meets a tangent
a right angle is formed. right -angle
Angle OPQ = 90° since the angle P
between a tangent and radius is right.

Q
Angle OPS = 90° - 64° O
= 26°
2. Triangles with two sides which
are radii of circle are isosceles.
Angle OSP = 26° since triangle OSP R S
is formed from two radii and must be All radii are equal in length –
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EG is a tangent to the circle with centre O and diameter FG.
If angle EGH = 43° then calculate the size of angle OFH.
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RADIUS and 430
circumference in a
TANGENT3. Angles
= is in a
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triangle
90 0 O
. add to
right-angle.
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G
43 0
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Question 1B 1. Where a radius meets a tangent
G
Angle OGE = 90° since the angle
43 0
47
°
O E
Angle OGH = 90° - 43° = 47°
= 47° = 47°
2. Angle at the circumference in a
43° H
semi-circle is a right angle.
F Angle FHG = 90° since triangle FHG
calculate the size of angle OFH.
fits inside a semi-circle.
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1. Where a radius meets a tangent to fill in angle properties.
right - angle
Angle OGE = 90° since the angle
Angle OGH = 90° - 43°

= 47°
2. Angle at the circumference in a
semi-circle is a right angle.
Angle FHG = 90° since triangle FHG
right - angle
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circular saw is formed from two
concentric sectors with common angle
110° and radii of 18cm and 14cm as
shown below. guard
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shown below.
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larger areasize.
–
it means
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shown below. guard
14cm

18cm 110°
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nearest unit.
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Question 2 1. Adopt a strategy.
14cm
Area = large sector – small sector

18cm 110°
2. Remember area is proportional to
angle size. A = 360
a
×π r2
= 110 /360 π R2 - 110 /360 π r2
3. Use brackets : it makes inputting
Calculate the area of this into calculator easier.
guard to the nearest unit.
= (110 x π x 18 x 18 ÷ 360)
– (110 x π x 14 x 14 ÷ 360)
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= 122.87..cm2
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1. Adopt a strategy.

Net Area = area of larger shape
2. Remember area is proportional to - area of smaller shape
angle size. A = 360
a
×π r2
In this case :
= 110 /360 π R2 - 110 /360 π r2
Required Area
3. Use brackets : it makes inputting = Area of big segment
into calculator easier. – Area of small segment.
= (110 x π x 18 x 18 ÷ 360)
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For area of sector use formula:

1. Adopt a strategy.

A= a
360 ×π r 2

angle size. A = 360
a
×π r2
= 110 /360 π R2 - 110 /360 π r2 a˚
3. Use brackets : it makes inputting

into calculator easier.
= (110 x π x 18 x 18 ÷ 360) where a is the angle at the centre

covering the sector you are
– (110 x π x 14 x 14 ÷ 360)
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The guard covering the blade on a pizza cutter
is basically a sector of a circle with radius 6cm
and angle 165°
165° Get hint
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guard
and angle 165°
1. Adopt a
2. Remember
strategy:area
is proportional
What to
fraction of What would you like to do now?
3. 165°
angleis
whole size.
shaded
part?
A= ×π r 2
6cm
a
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360
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and angle 165°
165°
6cm
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Question 2B 1. Remember area is proportional to
angle size. A = 360 × π r
a 2
Area = 165 /360 of area of full circle

165°
6cm
= 165 /360 π R2
= 165 x π x 6 x 6 ÷ 360
= 51.83..cm2
Find the area of one side of = 52cm2

this guard to the nearest unit.

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angle size. A = 360
a
×π r2
Area = 165
/360 of area of full circle
A= a
360 ×π r 2
= 165 /360 π R2
= 165 x π x 6 x 6 ÷ 360 a˚
= 51.83..cm2
= 52cm2
where a is the angle at the centre
covering the sector you are
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The pendulum in a clock is 25cm long and
swings to and fro through an angle of 40°.
How long an arc does it trace out with each
swing? (Answer to 1 decimal place.)
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25cm
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1. Remember arc
length is
2. Remember
proportional toto What would you like to do now?
use DIAMETER 3.
angle size. 40°
for length of arc.
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length = a
360 πd
×25cm
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40°
25cm
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Length = 17.5 cm
Question 3 1. Remember length is proportional to
angle size. l = a × π d
360
40° Arc length = 40 /360 of circumference
25cm = 1/9π d
2. Remember to use DIAMETER for
arc length.
= π x 50 ÷ 9
How long an arc does it trace
= 17.45....cm
out with each swing?
(Answer to 1 decimal place.) = 17.5cm

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1. Remember length is proportional For length of arc use formula:

to angle size. l = a × π d
360 l= a
360 ×π d
Arc length = 40 /360 of circumference
= 1/9π d
2. Remember to use DIAMETER for a˚
arc length.
= π x 50 ÷ 9
= 17.45....cm
= 17.5cm covering the arc you are
finding the length of.
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Make sure you identify

1. Remember length is proportional the diameter.
to angle size. l = a × π d Often exam questions like this
360
radius.
= 1/9π d
arc length.
= π x 50 ÷ 9
= 17.45....cm
= 17.5cm
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George of the Jungle swings on a vine that
is 15m long.
If the vine arcs through 130° then find how
far George swings to 3 significant figures.
130° 15m
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is 15m long.
1. Remember arc
length is 15m
2. Remember
130°
proportional to to
use DIAMETER 3.
angle size.
for length of arc.
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length = a
360 ×π d
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is 15m long.
= 34.0 cm
130° 15m
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Question 3B 1. Remember length is proportional to
angle size. l = 360 × π d
a
130° 15m
= 13 /36 π d
arc length.
= π x 30 x 13 ÷ 36
= 34.03....cm
Find how far George swings
to 3 significant figures. = 34.0cm

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For length of arc use formula:

1. Remember length is proportional
to angle size. l = 360 × π d
a
l= a
360 ×π d
= 13 /36 π d
2. Remember to use DIAMETER for a˚
arc length.
= π x 30 x 13 ÷ 36
= 34.03....cm where a is the angle at the centre

covering the arc you are
= 34.0cm
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1. Remember length is proportional Make sure you identify

to angle size. l = 360 × π d
a the diameter.
Often exam questions like this
Arc length = 130 /360 of circumference give dimensions in terms of the
radius.
= 13 /36 π d
arc length.
= π x 30 x 13 ÷ 36
= 34.03....cm
= 34.0cm
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This picture shows an arch bridge
The curved part of the bridge is
formed from an arc of a circle.
h metres
A B
60m Get hint
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the circle.
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above the road.
h metres
A B
1. Vertical radius
is an axis of
2.
60mUse it to 4.
symmetry. from
Subtract
3. Use
this pythagoras
two right-angled distance
toC find
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h metres
A B
60m What would you like to do now?
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Question 4 1. Vertical radius is an axis of
symmetry. Use it to form 2 right-
h metres angles triangles.
A B 45m
39.69
60m xm
60m
C
x = 39.69 2. Now use pythagoras.
AB is 90m long.
Find h, the height of the bridge x2 = 602 - 452
above the road. x2 = 1575

x = 39.69
x = √1575
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Question 4 1. Vertical radius is an axis of
h metres angles triangles.
A B 45m
39.69
60m xm
60m
C
AB is 90m long. x = 39.69

Find h, the height of the bridge 3. Now subtract x from vertical radius
above the road. to find h.
h = 60 – 39.69 = 20.31
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1. Vertical radius is an axis of identify the horizontal line as
symmetry. Use it to form 2 right- a chord of the circle.
angles triangles.
45m Then you use the fact that a
chord is cut in half by the radius
which meets it at 900 (there will
xm always be one).
60m
This fact allows you to form two
2. Now use pythagoras. identical right-angled triangles.
Hence you can use “old faithful”
x2 = 602 - 452 – Pythagoras.
x2 = 1575
x = √1575
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Use diagram or a sketch to help
you.
1. Vertical radius is an axis of This is the diagram you should
symmetry. Use it to form 2 right- aim for:
angles triangles.
45m h
r-h
xm r
60m
2. Now use pythagoras.

x2 = 602 - 452
x2 = 1575
x = √1575
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This is a crucial step.
You have calculated the
3. Now subtract x from vertical distance from the Centre to the
radius to find h. chord.
The height is what’s left over
h = 60 – 39.69 = 20.31 when you subtract this distance
from the RADIUS.
Height above road is 20.31metres. h
r-h
r
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The entrance to a tunnel on an underground
railway track is circular but has a flat base.
Details about this entrance are shown below
D
h C
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A B Reveal answers only

C is the centre of the circle
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wide.
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2 decimal places.
D
1. Vertical radius
h C
is an axis of
2.symmetry.
Use it to 4.
fromAdd this What would you like to do now?
3. Use
two right-angled pythagoras
distance to
to the
triangles.findvertical
distance
A B Reveal answers only
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radius to find C.
h.
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2 decimal places.
D
h Height of tunnel is 2.62metres.

C
A B What would you like to do now?

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2 decimal places.
Question 4B 1. Vertical radius is an axis of
D
angles triangles.
h C 1.5m
xm
A 1.12 B
1m
AB is 2m long. x =1.12 2. Now use pythagoras.
CA, CB & CD are all radii of
length 1.5m. x2 = 1.52 - 12
Find h, the height of the tunnel,
x2 = 1.25
to 2 decimal places.
x =1.12 x = √1.25
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Question 4B 1. Vertical radius is an axis of
D
angles triangles.
h C 1.5m
xm
A 1.12 B
1m
AB is 2m long.
x =1.12
CA, CB & CD are all radii of
length 1.5m. 3. Now add x to vertical radius to find
Find h, the height of the tunnel, TOTAL height of tunnel.
to 2 decimal places. h = 1.5 + 1.12 = 2.62
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In questions like this you must

1. Vertical radius is an axis of identify the horizontal line as
symmetry. Use it to form 2 right- a chord of the circle.
angles triangles.
Then you use the fact that a
1.5m chord is cut in half by the radius
xm which meets it at 900 (there will
always be one).
1m
This fact allows you to form two
2. Now use pythagoras. identical right-angled triangles.
Hence you can use “old faithful”
x2 = 1.52 - 12 – Pythagoras.
x2 = 1.25
x = √1.25
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Use diagram or a sketch to help
you.
1. Vertical radius is an axis of
This is the diagram you should
aim for:
angles triangles.
1.5m
xm
1m r
r-h
2. Now use pythagoras.
x2 = 1.52 - 12
x2 = 1.25
x = √1.25
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This is a crucial step.
You have calculated the
3. Now add x to vertical radius to distance from the Centre to the
find TOTAL height of tunnel. chord.
The height is this distance PLUS
h = 1.5 + 1.12 = 2.62 the RADIUS.
Height of tunnel is 2.62metres.
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The spinning wheel in a quiz show has a diameter of 1.2m and is
divided into nine equal sectors as shown below.
A If the tip of the arrow travels

E F clockwise from E to H how far
is this?
B
I Get hint
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G
D
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is this?
1. Take note of
direction, order of B
I
2. Weand
are how
looking What would you like to do now?
letters
for a has
distance 3.
the circle been
around the outside
divided. Reveal answers only
length of=an360
– the length
a
× Gπ d
D arc. Go to full solution
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is this?
B
I

G
D
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Question 5 1. Make sure you check direction,
A
order of letters and what fraction is
E F
1 2 being asked for.
3
I B Fraction = 6/9 = 2/3 .
4
2. Now calculate the required distance
remembering length = 360 × π d
a
5 G
D 6
H C dist = fraction × π d
The spinning wheel has a
diameter of 1.2m. Dist = 2/3 of circumference.
If the tip of the arrow travels = 2π d ÷ 3
clockwise from E to H how far = 2 x π x 1.2 ÷
is this? 3
= 2.513…
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= 2.51 metres
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Look out for questions which
break circle into distinct
1. Make sure you check direction,
sectors.
being asked for.
You can use fractions
Fraction = 6/9 = 2/3 .
OR
2. Now calculate the required
distance remembering length = a
360 ×π d
dist = fraction × π d
Dist = 2/3 of circumference.
= 2π d ÷ 3
= 2 x π x 1.2 ÷
3 Next Comment
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1. Make sure you check direction, For length of arc use formula:
being asked for. l= a
360 ×π d
Fraction = 6/9 = 2/3 .
distance a˚
= 2π d ÷ 3 covering the arc you are
= 2 x π x 1.2 ÷
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1. Make sure you check direction, Make sure you identify

order of letters and what fraction is the diameter.
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distance remembering
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= 2 x π x 1.2 ÷
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The CIRCLE: Question 6 A
An earring is formed from a partial

circle and triangle as shown.
Details of the figure are as follows:
AB & AD are tangents to the circle.

B D
C is the centre of the circle. 130°
16mm
C
CB & CD are radii of length 16mm.
Obtuse angle BCD is 130°. Get hint

Find the area of the earring to the
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B D
16mm
1. The earring C
CB & CD are radiiofofa length 16mm.
consists
2. You must use
tangent kite and a 3.
Obtuse the REFLEX
angle isangle
BCD Find 130°.
major sector. What would you like to do now?
when calculating
5. Find area of
the areaof
thenArea
Find the area ofthe
4. Split
the area
each
add. =
of earring
tangent
the
one π
× r
a kite
to the
360triangle
2
2 intosector.
major 2 identical Reveal answers only
nearest mm . then double.
triangles. Use
SOHCAHTOA to find Go to full solution
missing side.
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B D
16mm
C
CB & CD are radii of length 16mm.
Obtuse angle BCD is 130°.

Find the area of the earring to the
nearest mm2.
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distance = 2.51 m
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Question 6 A 1. Break the shape into its component
parts : tangent kite and major sector.
2. Find area of sector using REFLEX

angle. Area = 360a
×π r2
Area = 230 /360 area circle.
B D
130° = 230 x π x 162 ÷ 360
16mm
C = 513.82…mm2
Reflex
3. Split the kite in half keeping in mind
Find the area of the earring to that angles B & D are 90° .
the nearest mm2.

x mm
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16mm
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Question 6 A 4. Now use SOHCAH TOA to find
length of tangent AB.
opp
x mm
hyp
B D
130° 65°
16mm adj 16mm
C
x = tan65°
Find the area of the earring to 16 1
x = 16tan65°
the nearest mm2.
= 34.31..mm
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Question 6 A 5. Find area of triangle using
A = ½ x B x H. Then double to find
total area of kite.
Area ∆ = 16 x 34.31..÷ 2 mm2

= 274.49..mm2
B D
130°
16mm Area kite = 2 x 274.49… = 548.99..mm2
C
6. Add areas of component shapes to

find total area.
Find the area of the earring to
the nearest mm2. Area earring = 513.82..+ 548.99.. mm2
= 1062.81…mm2
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The shape is split into a sector
1. Break the shape into its and two right angled triangles:
component parts : tangent kite and A A
major sector.
angle. Area = 360a
×π r2
Area = 230 /360 area circle.
B D B D
= 230 x π x 16 ÷ 360
2 130°
16mm 16mm
C
C
= 513.82…mm2
3. Split the kite in half keeping in 16mm

mind that angles B & D are 90° . 230˚
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1. Break the shape into its
component parts : tangent kite and
major sector. A= a
360 ×π r 2

angle. Area = 360a
×π r2
Area = 230 /360 area circle. 16mm
= 230 x π x 162 ÷ 360 a˚
= 513.82…mm2
3. Split the kite in half keeping in where a is the angle at the centre
mind that angles B & D are 90° . covering the sector you are
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from standard grade:
4. Now use SOHCAH TOA to find
length of tangent AB. opp
sin a =
o
hyp
opp
x mm
adj
hyp cos a = o
hyp
65°
adj 16mm
opp
tan a =
o
x = tan65° adj
16 1
x = 16tan65°
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= 34.31..mm
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5. Find area of triangle using from standard grade:
total area of kite.
height
Area ∆ = 16 x 34.31..÷ 2 mm 2
= 274.49..mm2
base
Area kite = 2 x 274.49… = 548.99..mm2
Area of triangle =
6. Add areas of component shapes ½ x base x height
to find total area.
OR (base x height) ÷2
Area earring = 513.82..+ 548.99.. mm2
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5. Find area of triangle using
total area of kite.
until you have calculated
TOTAL AREA.
Area ∆ = 16 x 34.31..÷ 2 mm2
= 274.49..mm2 Now you must add together the
areas of the individual shapes.
Area kite = 2 x 274.49… = 548.99..mm2
6. Add areas of component shapes

to find total area.
Area earring = 513.82..+ 548.99.. mm2

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FACTORS: Question 1
Factorise m2 - 4m - 21
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Factorise m2 - 4m - 21
2.
The two values we are
looking1.for satisfy the What would you like to do now?
conditions…
This is a simple
quadratic
Add up towhich–4 / multiply Reveal answers only
splits
to giveinto
-21two pairs
of brackets each
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Factorise m2 - 4m - 21 = (m – 7) ( m + 3)
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Question 1 1. This is a simple quadratic which
splits into two pairs of brackets each
Factorise starting with m.
m2 - 4m - 21 m 2 - 4m - 21
= (m - 7 ) (m + 3 )
2. The two values we are looking for
satisfy two conditions…
“Add up to –4 & multiply to give -21”
Factors of 21:
1 x 21 3x7
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Factorising Simple quadratics:
1. This is a simple quadratic which
splits into two pairs of brackets each There are many methods used
starting with m. to factorise quadratics.
One of the most common
m 2 - 4m - 21
approaches is to use trial and
error.
= (m - 7 ) (m + 3 )
“Add up to –4 & multiply to give -21”
Factors of 21:
1 x 21 3x7
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1. This is a simple quadratic which assist working.
starting with m. Factorise: m2 - 4m - 21
m 2 - 4m - 21
Looking for numbers which
= (m - 7 ) (m + 3 ) multiply together to equal -21
2. The two values we are looking for and which “cross and add”
satisfy two conditions… to equal -4.
“Add up to –4 & multiply to give -21” -7

m
Factors of 21:
m 3
1 x 21 3x7 (m - 7)(m + 3)
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Factorise w2 – 9w + 14
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Factorise w2 – 9w + 14
2.
The two values we are
looking1.for satisfy the What would you like to do now?
conditions…
This is a simple
quadratic
Add up towhich–9 / multiply Reveal answers only
splits
to giveinto
+14two pairs
of brackets each
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Factorise w2 – 9w + 14 = (w – 7) ( w – 2 )
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Question 1B 1. This is a simple quadratic which
Factorise starting with w.
w2 – 9w + 14 w 2 – 9w + 14
= (w - 7 ) (w - 2 )
“Add up to –9 & multiply to give +14”
Factors of 14:
1 x 14 2x7
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1. This is a simple quadratic which assist working.
starting with w. Factorise: w2 - 9w + 14
w 2 – 9w + 14
Looking for numbers which
= (w - 7 ) (w - 2 ) multiply together to equal 14
2. The two values we are looking for and which “cross and add”
satisfy two conditions… to equal -9.
“Add up to –9 & multiply to give +14” -7

w
Factors of 14:
w -2
1 x 14 2x7 (w - 7)(w - 2 )
-7 + -2 = -9 & -7 x -2 = +14 Next Comment
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Factorise 16b2 – 49c2
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Factorise 16b2 – 49c2
1. Note that you

can take a square
root
2. of
Soeach
eachterm.
term is
a perfect square
and 3.
this is a
“differencepattern
of Reveal answers only
The factorisation
is squares.”
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A2 – B2 = (A – B)(A + B)
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Factorise 16b2 – 49c2 = (4b – 7c) (4b + 7c)
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Question 2 1. Each term is a perfect square and
so this is a “difference of two
Factorise squares”.
16b2 – 49c2
16b2 – 49c2
= (4b)2 – (7c)2
2. The factorisation pattern is

A2 – B2 = (A – B)(A + B)
where A = 4b and B = 7c
= (4b – 7c)(4b + 7c)

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Difference of two squares.

1. Each term is a perfect square and Examples: a2 - b2
squares”. 4a2 - b2
16b2 – 49c2 Learn the Rule:
= (4b)2 – (7c)2
a2 - b2 = (a - b)(a + b)
A2 – B2 = (A – B)(A + B) and apply directly:
where A = 4b and B = 7c 16b2 - 49c2
= (4b – 7c)(4b + 7c) = (4b)2 - (7c)2
= (4b - 7c)(4b + 7c)

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Factorise 9v2 – 100w2
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Factorise 9v2 – 100w2
1. Note that you

can take a square
root
2. of
Soeach
eachterm.
term is
a perfect square
and 3.
this is a
“differencepattern
of Reveal answers only
The factorisation
is squares.”
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A2 – B2 = (A – B)(A + B)
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Factorise 9v2 – 100w2 = (3v – 10w) (3v + 10w)
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Question 2B 1. Each term is a perfect square and
Factorise squares”.
9v2 – 100w2
9v2 – 100w2
= (3v)2 – (10c)2

A2 – B2 = (A – B)(A + B)
where A = 3v and B = 10c
= (3v – 10c)(3v + 10c)

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Difference of two squares.

1. Each term is a perfect square and
so this is a “difference of two Examples: a2 - b2
squares”.
4a2 - b2
9v2 – 100w2
Learn the Rule:
= (3v)2 – (10c)2
a2 - b2 = (a - b)(a + b)
A2 – B2 = (A – B)(A + B) and apply directly:
where A = 3v and B = 10c 9v2 - 100w2
= (3v – 10c)(3v + 10c) = (3v)2 - (10w)2
= (3v - 10w)(3v + 10w)

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Factorise 3n2 – 2n – 8
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Factorise 3n2 – 2n – 8
1. Aim for two

brackets, each
beginning with a of
2. Must factors
term What would you like to do now?
3n2involving
& 8 whichn.can
add to give -2n
and multiply to Reveal answers only
give -8.
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FACTORS: Question 3
Factorise 3n2 – 2n – 8 = (3n + 4) (n – 2)
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Question 3 1. This is a tricky quadratic which
starting with a n term.
Factorise
2. List possible factors of both 3n2 & -8
3n2 – 2n – 8 in a box and check the total when
“cross” multiplying. Our target is the
middle term.
Negative end term means
Possible factors of 3n2 : 3n & n
one factor must be negative.
Possible factors of - 8 : ±1, ±2, ±4, ±8
3n x (-1) + n x 8
3n +8
= -3n + 8n
Continue Solution n -1 = 5n
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Factorise
middle term.
3n x (+2) + n x (-4)
3n -4
= 6n - 4n
Continue Solution n +2 = 2n
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Factorise
middle term.
3n x (-2) + n x (+4)
3n +4
= -6n + 4n
Continue Solution n -2 = -2n
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Question 3 3. Write expression in factorised form.
3n2 – 2n – 8
Factorise
3n2 – 2n – 8 = (3n + 4)(n – 2)

3n 3n x (-2) + n x (+4)
+4
= -6n + 4n
Continue Solution n -2 = -2n
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1. This is a tricky quadratic which assist working.
starting with a n term. Factorise: 3n2 - 2n – 8

in a box and check the total when Looking for numbers which
“cross” multiplying. Our target is the multiply together to equal -8
middle term. and which “cross and add”
to equal -2.
-4
3n
3n x (-1) n +2
3n -4
= -3n + 8n (3n – 4)(n + 2 )
n +2 = 5n
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Factorise 4a2 + 12a - 7
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Factorise 4a2 + 12a - 7
1. Aim for two

brackets, each
beginning with a of
2. Must factors
term involving What would you like to do now?
4a2 & -7 whicha.can
add to give 12a
and multiply to Reveal answers only
give -7.
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Factorise 4a2 + 12a - 7 = (2a + 7) (2a – 1)
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Question 3B 1. This is a tricky quadratic which
starting with an a term.
Factorise
2. List possible factors of both 4a2 & -7
4a2 + 12a – 7 in a box and check the total when
middle term.
Possible factors of 4a2 : a, 2a & 4a
Possible factors of - 7 : ±1, ±7
4a x (-1) + a x (+7)
4a +7
= -4a + 7a
Continue Solution a -1 = 3a
≠ 12a Try
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Factorise
middle term.
2a x (+1) + 2a x (-7)
2a -7
= 2a - 14a
Continue Solution 2a +1 = -12a
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wrong sign :
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middle term.
2a x (-1) + 2a x (+7)
2a +7
= -2a + 14a
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Question 3B 3. Write expression in factorised form.
4a2 + 12a – 7
Factorise
4a2 + 12a – 7 = (2a + 7)(2a – 1)

2a x (-1) + 2a x (+7)
2a +7
= -2a + 14a
Continue Solution 2a -1 = 12a
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1. This is a tricky quadratic which assist working.
starting with an a term. Factorise: 4a2 + 12a – 7
2. List possible factors of both 4a2 &

-7 in a box and check the total when Looking for numbers which
“cross” multiplying. Our target is multiply together to equal -7
the middle term. and which “cross and add”
to equal 12.
+7
Possible factors of - 7 : ±1, ±7 NB. Two 2a
possiblities
4a x (-1) + a x (+7) for 4a2 2a -1
4a +7
= -4a + 7a (2a + 7)(2a – 1 )
a -1 = 3a
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Factorise c4 + 2c3 – 3c2
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2.
After extracting
1. the
common
Look for a factor
common– What would you like to do now?
factorise the remaining
factor..
expression.
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Factorise c4 + 2c3 – 3c2 = c2 (c – 1) ( c + 3)
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Question 4 1. Look for any common factors.
c4 + 2c3 – 3c2 = c2(c2 + 2c – 3)
= c2 (c - 1 ) (c + 3 )
2. Factorise the bracket. The two
All terms contain at least a c2. values we are looking for satisfy two
conditions…
“Add up to +2 & multiply to give -3”
one factor must be negative. Factors of 3:
1x3
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Two Step Problems:
1. Look for any common factors.
In harder examples it is necessary
to take two steps i.e.
c4 + 2c3 – 3c2
= c2(c2 + 2c – 3)
Common Factor First
= c (c + 3) (c – 1)
2
2. Factorise the bracket. The two Quadratic or

values we are looking for satisfy two Difference of Two Squares
conditions… Second

Factors of 3:
1x3
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Two Step Problems:
1. Look for any common factors.
In harder examples it is necessary
c4 + 2c3 – 3c2
= c2(c2 + 2c – 3)
c4 + 2c3 - 3c2 = c2(c2 + 2c - 3)
= c2 (c + 3) (c – 1)
2. Factorise the bracket. The two Common factor
values we are looking for satisfy two
conditions…
c4 + 2c3 - 3c2 = c2(c + 3)(c - 1)
Factors of 3: Quadratic
1x3
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Factorise 12t3 – 75t
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Factorise 12t3 – 75t
2.
After extracting
1. the
common
Look for a factor
common– What would you like to do now?
factorise the remaining
factor..
expression.
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Factorise 12t3 – 75t = 3t (2t – 5) ( 2t + 5)
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Question 4B 1. Look for common factors in BOTH
the numbers and the letters.
Factorise
12t3 – 75t
12t3 – 75t = 3t (4t2 – 25)
= 3t((2t)2 – 52)
Both numbers are divisible by 2. Look to factorise the remaining

3 and both terms contain at bracket. Each term is a perfect square
least a t. and so this is a “difference of two
squares”.
A2 – B2 = (A – B)(A + B)
where A = 2t and B=5
Continue Solution
= 3t (2t – 5)(2t + 5)
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Two Step Problems:
1. Look for common factors in BOTH
the numbers and the letters. In harder examples it is necessary
12t3 – 75t
(4t2 – 25)
Common Factor First
= 3t((2t)2 – 52)
Quadratic or
2. Look to factorise the remaining Difference of Two Squares
bracket. Each term is a perfect Second
square and so this is a “difference of
two squares”.
A2 – B2 = (A – B)(A + B)
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Two Step Problems:
1. Look for common factors in BOTH
the numbers and the letters. In harder examples it is necessary
12t3 – 75t
(4t2 – 25) 12t4 + 75t = 3t(4t2 - 25)
= 3t((2t)2 – 52) Common factor
2. Look to factorise the remaining = 3t((2t)2 - (5)2)

bracket. Each term is a perfect
square and so this is a “difference of
two squares”. Difference of Two Squares
3. The factorisation pattern is = 3t(2t - 5)(2t + 5)

A2 – B2 = (A – B)(A + B)
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INTERMEDIATE 2 – ADDITIONAL QUESTION BANK

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Cuts y-axis at (0, 9) so c = 9

2. Find gradient using gradient formula.

becomes y = −3 x + 9 Straight Line Menu

• Must learn equation of the line:

2. Find gradient using gradient formula. Y = mx + c

y2 − y1 0−9 −9 gradient y - intercept

Cuts y-axis at (0, 9) so c = 9

becomes y = −3 x + 9 Straight Line Menu

• Line slopes downward from

3. Note where line cuts y-axis. Positive gradient

Cuts y-axis at (0, 9) so c = 9 m +ve

becomes y = −3 x + 9 Straight Line Menu

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Using (0, -1) and (2, 0):

Cuts y-axis at (0, -1) so c = -1

2. Find gradient using gradient formula.

• Must learn equation of the line:

2. Find gradient using gradient formula. Y = mx + c

y2 − y1 0 − (−1) 1 gradient y - intercept

Cuts y-axis at (0, -1) so c = -1

• Line slopes downward from

2. Find gradient using gradient formula. Negative gradient

Using (0, -1) and (2, 0): m -ve

Cuts y-axis at (0, -1) so c = -1 m +ve

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(6, 60) What would you like to do now?

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Cuts y-axis at (0, 30) so c = 30

2. Find gradient using gradient formula.

• Must learn equation of the line:

2. Find gradient using gradient formula. Y = mx + c

Cuts y-axis at (0, 30) so c = 30

• Line slopes downward from

2. Find gradient using gradient formula. Negative gradient

Using (0, 30) and (6, 60): m -ve

Cuts y-axis at (0, 30) so c = 30 m +ve

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Using (0, 1) and (40, -4):

Cuts y-axis at (0, 1) so c = 1

2. Find gradient using gradient formula.

• Must learn equation of the line:

2. Find gradient using gradient formula. Y = mx + c

Cuts y-axis at (0, 1) so c = 1