11 9709 - MS P6 MJ 2002 2014

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level and GCE Advanced Level
MARK SCHEME for the May/June 2014 series
9709 MATHEMATICS
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Paper 6, maximum raw mark 50
This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of
the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not
indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners meeting before marking began,
which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers.
Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner
Report for Teachers.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.
Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2014 series for most IGCSE, GCE
Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level components and some Ordinary Level components.
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Mark Scheme
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Mark Scheme Notes

Marks are of the following three types:
M
Method mark, awarded for a valid method applied to the problem. Method marks are
not lost for numerical errors, algebraic slips or errors in units. However, it is not usually
sufficient for a candidate just to indicate an intention of using some method or just to
quote a formula; the formula or idea must be applied to the specific problem in hand,
e.g. by substituting the relevant quantities into the formula. Correct application of a
formula without the formula being quoted obviously earns the M mark and in some
cases an M mark can be implied from a correct answer.
Accuracy mark, awarded for a correct answer or intermediate step correctly obtained.
Accuracy marks cannot be given unless the associated method mark is earned (or
implied).
Mark for a correct result or statement independent of method marks.
When a part of a question has two or more method steps, the M marks are generally
independent unless the scheme specifically says otherwise; and similarly when there are
several B marks allocated. The notation DM or DB (or dep*) is used to indicate that a
particular M or B mark is dependent on an earlier M or B (asterisked) mark in the scheme.
When two or more steps are run together by the candidate, the earlier marks are implied and
full credit is given.
The symbol implies that the A or B mark indicated is allowed for work correctly following
on from previously incorrect results. Otherwise, A or B marks are given for correct work only.
A and B marks are not given for fortuitously correct answers or results obtained from
incorrect working.
Note:
B2 or A2 means that the candidate can earn 2 or 0.

B2/1/0 means that the candidate can earn anything from 0 to 2.
The marks indicated in the scheme may not be subdivided. If there is genuine doubt whether
a candidate has earned a mark, allow the candidate the benefit of the doubt. Unless
otherwise indicated, marks once gained cannot subsequently be lost, e.g. wrong working
following a correct form of answer is ignored.
Wrong or missing units in an answer should not lead to the loss of a mark unless the
scheme specifically indicates otherwise.
For a numerical answer, allow the A or B mark if a value is obtained which is correct to 3 s.f.,
or which would be correct to 3 s.f. if rounded (1 d.p. in the case of an angle). As stated
above, an A or B mark is not given if a correct numerical answer arises fortuitously from
incorrect working. For Mechanics questions, allow A or B marks for correct answers which
arise from taking g equal to 9.8 or 9.81 instead of 10.
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The following abbreviations may be used in a mark scheme or used on the scripts:
AEF
Any Equivalent Form (of answer is equally acceptable)
AG
Answer Given on the question paper (so extra checking is needed to ensure that
the detailed working leading to the result is valid)
BOD
Benefit of Doubt (allowed when the validity of a solution may not be absolutely
clear)
CAO
Correct Answer Only (emphasising that no follow through from a previous error
is allowed)
CWO
Correct Working Only often written by a fortuitous answer
ISW
Ignore Subsequent Working
MR
Misread
PA
Premature Approximation (resulting in basically correct work that is insufficiently

accurate)
SOS
See Other Solution (the candidate makes a better attempt at the same question)
SR
Special Ruling (detailing the mark to be given for a specific wrong solution, or a
case where some standard marking practice is to be varied in the light of a
particular circumstance)
Penalties
MR 1
A penalty of MR 1 is deducted from A or B marks when the data of a question or

part question are genuinely misread and the object and difficulty of the question
remain unaltered. In this case all A and B marks then become follow through
marks. MR is not applied when the candidate misreads his own figures this is
regarded as an error in accuracy. An MR 2 penalty may be applied in particular
cases if agreed at the coordination meeting.
PA 1
This is deducted from A or B marks in the case of premature approximation. The

PA 1 penalty is usually discussed at the meeting.
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X ~ B(19, 0.12)
P(X < 4) = P(0, 1, 2, 3)
= (0.88)19 + 19C1(0.12)1(0.88)18 +
19
C2(0.12)2(0.88)17 + 19C3(0.12)3(0.88)16
M1
M1
M1
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Any binomial term 19Cx px(1 p)19 x, 0<p<1

Any binomial term nCx(0.12 or 0.88)x(0.88 or
0.12)n x
P(0, 1, 2, 3) binomial expr with at least 2
consistent terms
4 Correct answer
= 0.813
A1
Y1(7) Y2(2)Y3(2)
1
2
2 =711=7
2
1
2 = 7C2 2C1 1 = 42
2
2
1 = 7C2 1 2C1 = 42
3
1
1 = 7C3 2C1 2C1 = 140
B1
Total = 231
A1
One unsimplified correct 3-factor product of

combinations
A second unsimplified correct 3-factor product
of combinations
Summing 3 or 4 options allow perms, wrong
combs but second numbers must sum to 5 etc.
4 Correct answer
(i) P(RR) = 0.6 0.7 = 0.42

P(AA) = 0.4 0.75 = 0.3
P(2 sets in match) = 0.72
B1
B1
B1
Only 2 factors
Only 2 factors
3 ft previous answers
(ii)
P( A wins and 2 sets)

P( AA)
=
P(2 sets)
P(2 sets)
=
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0.3
5
=
(0.417)
0.72 12
(i) A:P(H) = 2/3, P(T) = 1/3

B: P(H) = , P(T) = 3/4
B1
M1
B1
Correct num or correct denom of a fraction ft

their (i)
B1
2 Correct answer ft their or recovered AA/their or

recovered (i)
M1
Using some of 2/3, 1/3, or 3/4 in a calculation

involving prod of 3 probs
P(1H) = P(HTT) + P(THT) + P(TTH)

M1
= (2/3 1/3 3/4) + (1/3 2/3 3/4)
+ (1/3 1/3 1/4) = 13/36 AG
(ii)
3/36
13/36
16/36
4/36
A1
Summing 3 options not all the same

3 Correct answer
B1
0, 1, 2, 3 seen for table no probs needed, table

not absolutely necessary if calcs shown
P(0H) = P(TTT) = 1/3 1/3 3/4 = 1/12 B1
One prob correct other than (i) condone 0.083

for 0.0833
P(2H) = P(HHT) + P(HTH) + P(THH) B1

= (2/3 2/3 3/4) + (2/3 1/3 1/4)
+ (1/3 2/3 1/4) = 4/9 not 2/3 2/3
P(3H) = P(HHH) = 2/3 2/3 1/4 = 1/9 B1
(iii) E(X) = 13/36 + 32/36 + 12/36
= 57/36 (19/12) (1.58)
M1
A1
A second prob correct need 3 factors can be

implied
4 A third prob correct ft 23/36 their 2 probs
Attempt to evaluate xp at least 3 vals of x in
table
2 Correct answer
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(i) 5! 3! or 6!
B1
= 720
(ii) 3**4, 3**8, 4**8
= 5 4 + 5 4 + 5 4 = 60
(iii) 5, *5, **5,
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5! or 3! or 6! oe seen mult or alone
B1
2 Correct final answer
M1
considering at least 2 types of 4-figure options

ending with 4 or 8 and starting with 3 or 4
One option correct unsimplified can be implied
B1
A1
M1
= 1 + 7 + 72
M1
= 57
A1
Appreciating that the number must end in 5 (can

be implied)
summing numbers ending in 5 with at least 2
different numbers of digits
B1
1 Must see in (i)
(i) 6
(ii) freqs
fd
4 6 30 9 8
8 12 30 18 8
M1
Attempt at scaled freq or fd (must be f/cw ) at

least three f/cw
A1
Correct heights seen on graph
B1
Correct-looking widths from 10, 10.5 etc. no

gaps no extra lines
B1
4 Labels and linear axes or squiggle need time or

secs, fd,
fd
30
20
10
10
11
12
13
14
Time (sec)
(iii) E(X) = (10.25 4 + 10.75 6 + 11.5

30 + 12.25 9 + 13 8)/57
M1
= 11.7(11.662)
A1
Var(X) = (10.252 4 + 10.752 6 +

11.52 30 + 12.252 9
+ 132 8) / 57 (11.662)2
M1
= 0.547
A1
Using mid-point attempt (not end points) with

their freq or cf at least 2 sensible ones
Correct mean
numerical attempt at correct variance formula
with mean2 subt ft their midpoints i.e. ucb,
cw, etc.
4 accept answers between 0.547 and 0.610
condone 0.6, 0.60
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(i) z = 0.842
B1
1.35 1.9
P (x > 1.35) = P z >
M1
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rounding to 0.84 seen

1.35 1.9
= a prob or a z-value NOT 0.8 or 0.2
allow a 1...
0.842 = 0.55/
= 0.653
A1
2 1.9
(ii) P(x < 2) = P z <
0.6532
= P ( z < 0.1531)
= 0.561
M1
A1
(iii) X~N(160, 32)

P(162.5 < x < 173.5) =
162.5 160
173.5 160
<z<
P
32
32
P(0.442 < z < 2.386)

= (2.386) (0.442)
= 0.9915 0.6707
= 0.321
3 Correct answer from correct working

standardising no continuity correction their
2 Correct answer
B1
Unsimplified 160 and 32 seen
M1
Standardising need sq rt
M1
M1
A1
A1
Any of 162.5, 163.5, 172.5, 173.5 seen

2 1 oe
One correct to 3sf
6 Correct answer accept 0.320
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

MARK SCHEME for the May/June 2013 series
9709 MATHEMATICS
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Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner
Report for Teachers.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.
Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2013 series for most IGCSE, GCE
Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level components and some Ordinary Level components.
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Mark Scheme Notes

M
implied).
A and B marks are not given for fortuitously correct answers or results obtained from
incorrect working.
Note:

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AEF
AG
BOD
clear)
CAO
is allowed)
CWO
ISW
MR
Misread
PA

accurate)
SOS
SR
Penalties
MR 1

PA 1

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z = 1.452
20
1.452 =
/5
B1
B1
x = 50 + 81.4/22 = 53.7
M1
var = 671/22 3.72 = 16.81(16.8)
A1
16.81 = x2/22 53.72
M1
= 63811(63800)
A1
rounding to correct answer

Attempt to find variance using coding
in both, correct formula
Correct answer
using their var and their mean with
uncoded formula for both
[4]
correct answer
M1
M1
x2 = 671 + 118140- 55000 = 63811

Var = x2/22 (x/22)2 = 16.81
A1
A1
expanded eqn with 2250 seen

expanded eqn with 2 or 3 terms
correct
correct answer
correct answer
M1
Standardising no cc no sq or sq rt
M1
Correct area (1 ) oe (indep)
(i) P( x < 440)

440 445
= P z <
= 1 - (1.389)
3.6
= 1 0.9176
A1
(ii) z = 1.881
c
= 1.881
3.6
c = 6.77
(i)
[3]
OR
x - 2250 = 81.4 (x = 1181.4)
x2 -100x + 22502 = 671
Ans = 0.0824
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Rounding to 1.45
20
20 5
or
seen oe
/5
B1
= 15.5
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= 0.735
Rounding to correct answer accept

0.0825
M1
1.88 or 1.881 or 1.882 or 1.555

seen
M1
Equation with c/3.6 or 2c/3.6 only =

z or prob
(can be implied)
A1
p = 4/9 or 5/9
P(at least 2) = 1 P(0, 1)
= 1 (5/9)5 (4/9)(5/9)4 5C1
[3]
[3]
Binomial term 5Cxpx(1 p)5 x seen
B1
M1
A1
Correct answer accept 6.78
[3]
Correct answer
(ii) np = 96 npq = 32 p = P ( k)
M1
Using np = 96 npq = 32 to obtain eqn

in 1 variable
p = 2/3 q = 1/3 n = 144

k=6
A1
A1ft
1/3 or 2/3 seen or implied

Correct k ft k = 9p
n = 144
A1
[4]
correct n
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(i)
Stem leaf
0
1
2
3
4
5
1468
034445556666788
01578
1
5
7
Key 1 4 represents $140

(ii)
Median = 160
LQ = 140 UQ = 210
IQ range = UQ - LQ
(iii)
Correct stem condone a space under

the 1
B1
Correct leaves must be single digits

and one line for each stem value or 2
lines each stem value
B1ft
A1
1.5 IQ range = 105
M1
Lower outlier is below 35

Upper outlier is above 315
A1ft
(i)
H
3
4
J O
1. 2 8
7 2
6 2
[3]
M1
Outliers 10, 450, 570

2
= 4C29C82C2 = 54
= 4C39C72C2 = 144
= 4C49C62C2 = 84
Total = 282 ways

(ii)
B1
A1
[3]
[3]
A1
8 J and O trees in 8! = 40320 ways

9 gaps 8 7 6
B1
M1
= 121,927,680 (122,000,000)
(i)
(ii)
SR 4C29C22C29C6
SR
4!6!2!
or 3! or both M1
4!6!2!
A1
Correct outliers
Mult 3 combs, 2C2 may be implied
4Cx9Cy2Cz
Summing 2 or 3 three-factor options
2 options correct unsimplified
[4]
M1
= 207360 (207000)
Correct answer cwo

Mult their IQ range by 1.5 can be
implied
Correct limits ft their IQ range and
quartiles
M1
M1
A1
A1
4! 6! 2! 3!
Subt their LQ from their UQ
Correct answer
4! 6! 2! oe seen multiplied by int
1
3! seen mult by int 1
M1
(iii)
Correct key must have $, ft 2 special

cases
B1
= 70
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[3]
Correct answer
8! seen mult by int 1 no division
9P4 oe or 7P4 or 8P4 seen mult by int
1 no division
[3]
Correct answer
M1
M1
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(iii)
SR1 12! 9! 4!
SR2
(i)
(ii)
Mark Scheme
P(CA) =
x
Prob
M1
A1
7 4
28
(0.2333)
=
12 10 120
7 4
5 3
43
+ =
(0.3583)
12 10 12 10 120
P(CSCA) =
(iii)
M1
5 2
1
=
(0.0833)
12 10 12
P (C S C A ) =
P (C C ) 28 / 120
=
43 / 120
P (C A )
28
(0.651)
43
0
7/24
1
19/40
2
7/30
5 2
5 5
7
(0.292)
+ =
12 10 12 10 24
P(X = 2) = P(C, C) =
7 4
28
(0.233)
=
12 10 120
P(X = 1) = 1 7/24 28/120 =
19
(0.475)
40
[2]
Mult their P(T) by 2/9 or 2/10 only

Correct answer
M1
Mult their P(CS) by 3/9 or 4/10 seen as

num or denom of a fraction
M1
Summing 2 two-factor products to find

P(CA) seen anywhere
A1
Correct unsimplified P(CA) seen as num

or denom of a fraction
A1
P(X = 0) = P(T, B) + P(T, T)
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M1
9P 4
8!
or
or both
4!
6! 2!
P(T,B) =
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[4]
Correct answer
B1
x = 0, 1, 2, can be implied from table or

working
M1
1 or 2 two-factor products, denoms 12 and

10 or 12 and 9, implied if ans is correct
A1
One correct unsimplified
B1
One other correct unsimplified
B1ft
[5]
Third correct ft 1 P(2 of their probs))
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for the guidance of teachers
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Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the report on the
examination.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes.
Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2012 question papers for most IGCSE,
GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses and some Ordinary Level
syllabuses.
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Mark Scheme Notes

M
not lost for numerical errors, algebraic slips or errors in units. However, it is not
usually sufficient for a candidate just to indicate an intention of using some method or
just to quote a formula; the formula or idea must be applied to the specific problem in
hand, e.g. by substituting the relevant quantities into the formula. Correct application
of a formula without the formula being quoted obviously earns the M mark and in some
implied).
on from previously incorrect results. Otherwise, A or B marks are given for correct work
only. A and B marks are not given for fortuitously correct answers or results obtained from
incorrect working.
Note:

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AEF
AG
BOD
clear)
CAO
is allowed)
CWO
ISW
MR
Misread
PA

accurate)
SOS
SR
Penalties
MR 1

PA 1

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x = 4.3
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B1
4.3 or 645/150 or 18.49 seen
M1
Subst in correct formula to find sd or var or

expand ( x x ) 2 correctly and substitute
( x x ) 2 = 150 6.063 2
M1
Mult by 150
= 5514 (5510)
A1
[4] Answer rounding to 5510
B1
A1
A1
0, 2, 4 only seen for Y no probs needed.

Accept other vals if P(value) = 0 seen in
table, allow 0002244 with probs
Summing two or more 2-factor probs (can be
implied)
One correct prob
[4] Correct table or list
(ii) 0.96 + 0.4 = 1.36
B1ft
[1] Ft their table for Y or X p = 1
(i) P(2 < X < 12) = 1 P(0, 1, 2, 12)
M1
Using binomial with 12Csomething and powers

summing to 12, p = 1
A1
Correct unsimplified answer
8287.5
4.3 2 = 36.76 = 6.063
150
sd =

(i)
y
P(Y = y)
0
0.42
2
0.48
4
0.1
M1
= 1 (0.35)12 (0.65)(0.35)1112C1
(0.65)2(0.35)1012C2 (0.65)12
= 1 0.0065359
= 0.993
A1
[3] Accept 0.994 from correct working only
(ii) 1 (0.87) > 0.95
M1
Equality or inequality in (0.87 or 0.78 or

0.35), power n or n 1, 0.95 or 0.05
0.05 > (0.87)n
M1
Attempt to solve an equation with a power in

(can be implied)
n = 22
A1
(i) A: median = 0.186,
B1
IQ range = 0.198 0.179
M1
= 0.019
A1ft
(ii) A
[3] Correct answer

Subt LQ from their UQ
[3] Correct IQ range ft dp in wrong place
B1ft
2 correct boxes ft (i) OK if superimposed
B1
2 pairs correct whiskers lines up to box not

inside
B1
[3] Correct uniform scale from at least 0.15 to

0.21 seen. No scale no marks (ii) unless
perfect A and B with all 10 values shown
0.15 0.16 0.17 0.18 0.19 0.20 0.21
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(i)
11C6

= 462
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B1
OR A3 B3 or A4 B2 or A5 B1 or A6
= 8 C 3 + 8 C 4 3 C 2 + 8 C 5 3C 1 + 8C 6
B1
= 56 + 210 + 168 + 28
= 462
(ii)
[1]
M1
2 or more two-factor terms, P or C any

numbers
= 210 + 168 + 28
B1
Any correct option unsimplified
= 406
A1
8C 4
3 C 2 + 8 C 5 3 C 1 + 8C 6
(iii) 9C4 + 9C6 = 126 + 84
= 210
[3] Correct answer
M1
Summing 9Cx + 9Cy can be mult by 2

no other terms
B1
126 or 84 seen or unsimplified 9C4, 9C6
A1
Correct answer
M1
5 or more 2-factor 6Px or 6Cx with 3Cx or

3Px only (can be mult by 2)
OR
1,2 in A tog with : A1B3 + A2B2 + A3B1 +
A4B0 + 1,2 out of A : A3B3 + A4B2 +
A5B1 + A6B0
= 6C1 + 6C2 3C2 + 6C3 3C1 + 6C4 + 6C3 B1

3C 3 + 6C 4 3C 2 + 6C 5 3C 1 + 6C 6
3 or more correct unsimplified options
= 6 + 45 + 60 + 15 + 20 + 45 + 18 + 1 = 210
A1
Correct answer
462 9C5 9C5
M1
B1
subt two 9Cx options from their (i)

9C5 seen oe if using this method
= 210
A1
OR
[3] Correct answer
(i)
choc
not choc
total
wrapped
7
5
12
unwrapped
10
8
18
total
17
13
30
B1
One correct row or column numbers
B1
[2] All correct including labels
(ii) 12/30 (0.4)
B1ft
[1] Ft their table
(iii) 10/18 (5/9) (0.556)
B1ft
[1] Ft their table
(iv) 10/17 (0.588)
B1ft
[1] Ft their table
(v) P(2 wrapped)

= 12/30 11/29 18/28 17/27 4C2
M1
M1
M1
Mult by 4C2
12 11 18 17 seen in num
30 29 28 27 seen in denom
= 0.368 (374/1015)
A1
Correct answer
M1
M1
M1
12C2
OR
(12C2 18C2)/30C4
= 0.368
A1
seen mult or alone in num (not added)

seen mult or alone in num (not added)
30C4 seen in denom
18C2
[4] Correct answer
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42 41.1
(i) P(> 42) = P z >
3.4
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M1
Standardising no cc no sq rt no sq
= 0.3955
A1
Correct prob rounding to 0.395 or

0.396
Prob = (0.3955)(0.6045)23C1
M1
Binomial 3Cx powers summing to 3,

any p, p = 1
= 0.433 or 0.434
A1
26.5
B1
B1
1.282 seen
1.645 seen
M1
An eqn with a z-value, and ,

no no 2
M1
Sensible attempt to eliminate or

by substitution or subtraction
= P(z > 0.2647)

= 1 0.6045
(ii) 1.282 =
1.645 =
34.6
= 30.0
= 2.77
A1
34.6 41.1
(iii) P(B6 < 34.6) = P z <
3.4
[4] Rounding to correct answer
Correct answers, accept 30.1, accept

[5] 30, rounding to 2.77
M1
Standardising for B6 no cc no sq rt
no sq
= 0.0280
A1
Correct answer rounding to
P(B5 < 34.6) = 0.95
M1
Mult by 0.95 or their regurgitated 0.95
= P(z < 1.912) = 1 0.9720
P(both < 34.6) = 0.028 0.95

= 0.0266
A1
[4] Correct answer rounding to 0.027,

accept 0.027


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Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2011 question papers for most IGCSE,
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Mark Scheme Notes

M
Method mark, awarded for a valid method applied to the problem. Method marks are not
lost for numerical errors, algebraic slips or errors in units. However, it is not usually
sufficient for a candidate just to indicate an intention of using some method or just to quote
a formula; the formula or idea must be applied to the specific problem in hand, e.g. by
substituting the relevant quantities into the formula. Correct application of a formula without
the formula being quoted obviously earns the M mark and in some cases an M mark can be
implied from a correct answer.
Accuracy marks cannot be given unless the associated method mark is earned (or implied).
independent unless the scheme specifically says otherwise; and similarly when there are several
B marks allocated. The notation DM or DB (or dep*) is used to indicate that a particular M or B
mark is dependent on an earlier M or B (asterisked) mark in the scheme. When two or more
steps are run together by the candidate, the earlier marks are implied and full credit is given.
The symbol implies that the A or B mark indicated is allowed for work correctly following on
from previously incorrect results. Otherwise, A or B marks are given for correct work only. A and
B marks are not given for fortuitously correct answers or results obtained from incorrect
working.
Note:

The marks indicated in the scheme may not be subdivided. If there is genuine doubt whether a
candidate has earned a mark, allow the candidate the benefit of the doubt. Unless otherwise
indicated, marks once gained cannot subsequently be lost, e.g. wrong working following a correct
form of answer is ignored.
Wrong or missing units in an answer should not lead to the loss of a mark unless the scheme
specifically indicates otherwise.
For a numerical answer, allow the A or B mark if a value is obtained which is correct to 3 s.f., or
which would be correct to 3 s.f. if rounded (1 d.p. in the case of an angle). As stated above, an A
or B mark is not given if a correct numerical answer arises fortuitously from incorrect working.
For Mechanics questions, allow A or B marks for correct answers which arise from taking g equal
to 9.8 or 9.81 instead of 10.
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AEF
AG
Answer Given on the question paper (so extra checking is needed to ensure that the
detailed working leading to the result is valid)
BOD
Benefit of Doubt (allowed when the validity of a solution may not be absolutely clear)
CAO
Correct Answer Only (emphasising that no follow through from a previous error is
allowed)
CWO
ISW
MR
Misread
PA

accurate)
SOS
SR
Special Ruling (detailing the mark to be given for a specific wrong solution, or a case
where some standard marking practice is to be varied in the light of a particular
circumstance)
Penalties
MR 1 A penalty of MR 1 is deducted from A or B marks when the data of a question or part

question are genuinely misread and the object and difficulty of the question remain
unaltered. In this case all A and B marks then become follow through marks. MR is
not applied when the candidate misreads his own figures this is regarded as an error in
accuracy. An MR 2 penalty may be applied in particular cases if agreed at the
coordination meeting.
PA 1
This is deducted from A or B marks in the case of premature approximation. The PA 1

penalty is usually discussed at the meeting.
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1 20p = 4.8 p = 0.24 or 4.8/20

P(0, 1, 2) = (0.76)20 + 20C1(0.24)1(0.76)19
B1
M1
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Correct value for p

Summing 2 or 3 binomial probs o.e., any
p, n = 5 or 20
Correct unsimplified answer
Correct answer
+ 20C2(0.25)2(0.76)18
= 0.109
A1
A1
SR max 3 out of 4
B1
M1
A1
As above
Using N(4.8, 3.648) with cc 2.5 or 3.5
0.114 seen
2 (i) np = 24, npq = 4.8
B1
24 and 4.8 or
unsimplified
24.5 24
z =
= 0.228
4.8
M1
M1
Prob = 0.590
A1
[4]
Standardising, need sq rt, cc not

necessary
Continuity correction 24.5 or 25.5 used
Correct answer must be from 24.5
B1
[1]
Need both
(ii) np and nq both > 5.

3 (i) Mean = 45 148/36 = 40.9 or 1472/36
EITHER
Var = 3089/36 (148/36)2 = 68.9
sd = 8.30
OR
x2 = 3089 36 452 + 90 1472 = 62669
62669 1472 2
Var =

36
36
sd = 8.30
(ii) New (x 45) = 148 16 = 164
New (x 45)2 = 3089 + 162 = 3345
New sd =
3345 / 37 (164 / 37) 2
OR x = 36 45 148 = 1472
New x = 1472 + 29 = 1501
x2 = 3089 36 452 + 90 1472 = 62669
New x2 = 62669 + 292 (= 63510)
New sd =
= 8.41
63510 / 37 (1501 / 37) 2
4.8 seen can be
B1
Correct answer
M1
A1 [3]
3089/36 ( their coded mean)2

Correct answer
M1
Expanding (x 45)2 with at least 2 terms

correct and solving, then substituting their
x2 in correct variance formula with their
mean2 subt numerically
A1
Correct answer
M1
M1
Adding their coded new value to 148

Adding their (coded value)2 to 3089
M1
Subst in coded var formula, can have one

of 29 and one of 16 here
Correct answer
A1
= 8.41
[4]
[4]
M1
Finding x and adding 29
M1
Finding x2 and adding 292, at least 2

terms of 3089, 36 452, 90 1472
M1
A1
Subst their values in correct var formula

Correct answer
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4 (i) 90720
B1
(ii) 3 vowels together

= 3! 7!/2!2! = 7560
Prob(not together) =
90720 7560 83160

=
90720
90720
= 0.917 (=11/12)
(iii) One S in C3 ways = 10
SS in 5C2 ways = 10
Total = 20
= 20
5 (i)
Not 9!/2!2!
3! oe seen multiplied by integer oe
7 or 6! seen multiplied as a num
M1
Subt from their (i) or dividing by their (i)

or 1 prob
Correct answer from correct working
[4]
M1
M1
A1 [3]
OR 6C3
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B1
B1
A1
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C3 seen added
C2 seen added
Correct answer
5
M1
M1
A1
C3 2 or 2 or 1 seen
C3 only
Correct answer
M1
Attempt at cf table (up to 200)
M1
Linear scale minimum 0 to 200 and 20 to

80, and labels
M1
Attempt to plot points at (20.5, 10),

(40.5, 42), (50.5, 104), (60.5, 154),
(70.5, 182), (90.5, 200), accept (20, 10),
(40, 42) or (21, 10), (41, 42) etc
cf
Number of rooms
(ii)
Line on graph up from 30
M1
200 20 = 180
A1
OR using lin int 10 +
(iii)
A1
(30 20.5)
32 = 25.2
20
[4]
[2]
All points correct and joined up, allow

(0, 0) or (0.5, 0)
Line or mark seen, can be implied if
matches graph and in range
Accept 174 180 if reading from graph
M1
Can have 20 or 20.5
= 174.8
A1
Accept decimals, 174 175 if using lin int
Line on graph across from 150
M1
59 rooms
A1
Line or mark seen, can be implied if

matches graph and in range. 150 seen and
line between 140 and 160
Accept 58 60
OR lin int 50.5 + 46/50 10

= 59 or 60
M1
A1
[2]
Can have 50 or 50.5

Must be integer
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6 (i) z = 1.282
20
P (x < 20) = P z <
0.8
20
1.282 =
0.8
= 21.0 cm (21.0256)
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B1
1.282 or 1.281 seen
M1
Standardising, no cc, must have 0.8, must

be a z-value
A1
[3]
Correct answer
(ii) P(21.5 < x < 22.5)

21.5 21.03
22.5 21.03
=P
< z<
0.8
0.8
= (1.8375) (0.5875)
= 0.9670 0.7217
= 0.2453
P(< 2) = P(0) + P(1)
= (0.7547)4 + (0.2453)1(0.7547)3 4C1
M1
2 attempts at standardising with their

mean, must have 0.8 oe
Subtracting 2 s ft their mean
M1
A1
Neednt be entirely accurate, rounding to

0.24 or 0.25
M1
Binomial term with 4Cr pr (1 p)4 r seen

r 0, any p < 1
Bin expression for P(0) + P(1), any p < 1
M1
= 0.746
7 (i) P(6) = P(3, 9) + P(9, 3) = 2/25 = 0.08 AG
(ii)
x
Prob
0
0.2
1
2
3
4
5
6
0.24 0.08 0.08 0.16 0.16 0.08
A1
[6]
Accept 3sf rounding to 0.75
B1
[1]
Accept 2/25 seen
M1
A1 [2]
(iii) Mean = xp = 2.56 (64/25)
B1
(iv) P(4, 5, 6) = 0.4(10/25) or 0.16 + 0.16 + 0.08

= P(draw) 0.4
B1 ft
M1
= 0.2 0.4 = 0.08 (2/25)

(v) P(J wins on nth go)
= (0.2)n 1 0.4 oe
Values 0 6 seen could be in list

All correct
[1]
A1ft [3]
ft their P(4, 5, 6) providing p < 1

Multiplying by their P(draw) providing
p<1
Correct answer
M1
A1ft [2]
Mult by any pn or pn 1, p < 1

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CIE will not enter into discussions or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes.
CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2010 question papers for most IGCSE, GCE
Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses and some Ordinary Level syllabuses.
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Mark Scheme Notes

M
implied).
When a part of a question has two or more "method" steps, the M marks are generally
A and B marks are not given for fortuitously "correct" answers or results obtained from
incorrect working.
Note:

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AEF
AG
BOD
clear)
CAO
Correct Answer Only (emphasising that no "follow through" from a previous error
is allowed)
CWO
Correct Working Only often written by a fortuitous' answer
ISW
MR
Misread
PA

accurate)
SOS
SR
Penalties
MR 1

remain unaltered. In this case all A and B marks then become "follow through "
regarded as an error in accuracy. An MR2 penalty may be applied in particular
PA 1

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B1
B1 [2]
(ii) median
B1 [1]
(iii) mode inappropriate because it is 10 and this is

the lowest value.
mean inappropriate because it is affected by the
outlier (of 48).
B1
Sensible reason allow if seen in (ii)
B1 [2]
Sensible reason allow if seen in (ii) not

outliers in plural
M1
Standardising, no cc, no sq rt
A1 [2]
Rounding to correct answer
M1
Bin expression with powers = 6, 6Cx,

p + q = 1.
Reasonably correct unsimplified
expression ft their (i)
(i) P(x > 10.9) = P( z >
10.9 11
)
0.095
(ii) P(at least 2 < 10.9) = 1 P(0, 1)

= 1 (0.8538)6 6C1(0.1462)(0.8538)5
A1ft
= 0.215
A1 [3]
median A = 2.0 2.1 or x A = 2.0 2.1

median B = 3.8 3.9 or x B = 3.4 3.5
M1
A1
Country B has heavier babies on average
B1
IQ range A = 2.4 1.5 = 0.9 or sd = 0.5 0.7

IQ range B = 4.5 2.2 = 2.3 or sd = 1.2 1.4
M1
A1
A1 [6]
Country B has greater spread of weights

4
For finding medians or using mid-pts and

freqs to find means, or seen on 2 boxplots
Correct medians or means for A and B
Correct statement allow ...higher
median etc.
Finding spreads by IQ range or range or
sd or 2 box-plots
Correct IQ range or sd for A and B
(0.1 kg) or correct IQR on box-plots
Correct statement
(i) P (X < 2 ) = P z <
M1
= P(z < /) = P(z < 5/3)
A1
Standardising, and attempt to get

, no sq
1 variable, no cc, no
5/3 seen oe
= 0.952
A1 [3]
M1
standardising attempt resulting in

z Y some /
/3
allow
1.047 seen
(ii) P X < = P z <
3
3
2
= 1.047
3
= 1.57
5
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(i) x = 18.9 (132/7)

sd = 12.3
= P(z > 1.0526)

= 0.8538 (0.854)
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B1
(i) (2,12), (3, 8), (4, 6), (6, 4), (8,3), (12,2)
P(Q) = 6/144 (1/24) (0.0417)
A1 [3]
correct single number, answer must have

a minus sign and = ..
M1
Listing or picking out at least 3 different

options from a 12 by 12 (mult) table or
seeing 3, 4, 5 or 6/144
Correct answer
A1 [2]
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(ii) P(both > 8) = 1/3 1/3
M1
A1 [2]
= 1/9 = P(R) (16/144)
B1*
B1dep
[2]
o.e. in words
(iv) P(R and Q) = 0 P(R) P(Q)

or P(R|Q) = 0, P(R)
No, not independent
B1*
o.e. in words
B1dep
[2]
(i)
B1
x
P(X = x)
1/7
4/7
2/7
B1
B1 [3]
(ii) E(X) = 8/7 (1.14) AG
B1
Var(X) = 12/7 (8/7)2
M1
A1 [3]
P (G NA)
P ( NA)
2 / 5 1/ 4
=
2 / 5 1 / 4 + 3 / 5 9 / 10
(iii) P(G | NA) =
5
(0.156)
32
M1
Attempt at P(NA) or P(A) in form of

summing two 2-factor products, seen
anywhere
Correct unsimplified denominator of a
fraction
Correct answer
(i) 362880 (363000)
B1 [1]
(ii) PG or GP in 8! 2 = 80640 or 7/9 of (i)
M1
(iii) 9P3 or 9C3 3! or 9!/6!
B1
A1ft
[3]
M1
A1 [2]
= 504
(iv) 8C2 3! or 504 8C3 3! or 8P2 3
M1
A1 [2]
= 168
(v) PG and x in 7 2 2 ways = 28
Answer 504 28 = 476
Legitimate correct given answer rounding

to 1.14
Correct method with mean2 subt
numerically no dividing by anything
Correct final answer
Attempt at P(G NA) or P(G A) as
numerator of a fraction
A1 [4]
362880 80640 = 282240
0, 1, 2 only in table or listed with some

prob
3, 4 if in table must have blank or 0 for
prob
One correct probability
All correct
M1
A1
=
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Squaring a sensible prob or picking out

12 25 options
Correct answer
(iii) since P(R and Q) = 0

Yes, R and Q are exclusive
= 20/49 (0.408)
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M1
A1 [2]
Considering together and also subtracting

from their (i) or using probabilities
8! 2 or 80640 seen oe
correct answer ft 40320 only
9
P3 or 9C3 oe seen allow extra

multiplication
correct final answer
8
Cx or 8Px seen allow extra mult, or (iii)/9

or (iii)/3
x 2 2 seen or their (iii) 7 or 7C1 or
7
C2
correct answer
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Mark Scheme Notes

M
implied).
incorrect working.
Note:

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AEF
AG
BOD
clear)
CAO
is allowed)
CWO
Correct Working Only often written by a fortuitous' answer
ISW
MR
Misread
PA

accurate)
SOS
SR
Penalties
MR 1

regarded as an error in accuracy. An MR2 penalty may be applied in particular
PA 1

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(i) z = 0.674
1002
= 0.674
8
B1
M1
= 997
A1
225 224 675
900 899 898

= 0.140
(ii) P(2) = 3
225
OR
M1
A1
675
Paper
06
0.674 or rounding to, seen, e.g. 0.6743

Standardising and attempting to solve for , must
use recognisable z-value, no cc, no sq rt, no sq
[3] Correct answer rounding to 997
900 899 898 or 900C3 seen in denom
[2] Correct answer not 0.141 or 0.14
C 2 C1
900
C3
(i) P(X = 2) = 1/4 1/4 + 1/4 = 5/16 AG

OR can use a table
1
12
23
34
45
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
5
6
7
4
4
4
4
4
(ii) E(X) = xp
= 15/4 (3.75)
Var(X) = 22 5/16 + 32 1/16 +
42 3/8 +... (15/4)2
= 260/16 225/16 = 35/16 (2.19)
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M1
A1
M1
A1
M1
A1
(i) P(X < 3) = P(0) + P(1) + P(2)

= (0.84)11 + (0.16)(0.84)10 11C1 +
(0.16)2(0.84)9 11C2
= 0.1469 + 0.30782 + 0.2931
= 0.748
M1
M1
(ii) = 125 0.64 = 80

2 = 125 0.64 0.36 = 28.8
B1
73.5 80
P ( X > 73) = 1
28.8
A1
M1
= (1.211)
M1
M1
= 0.887
A1
Considering cases (1, 1) and (2)
[2] Correct given answer legitimately obtained

(1/16 + 4/16 needs some justification but 1/16 + 1/4
is acceptable)
Using correct formula for E(X), no extra division
Correct answer
Using a variance formula correctly with mean2
subtracted numerically, no extra division
[4] Correct final answer
Binomial term with 11Cr pr (1p)11r seen
Correct expression for P(0, 1, 2) or P(0, 1, 2, 3)
Can have wrong p
[3] Correct final answer. Normal approx M0 M0 A0
80 and 28.8 or 5.37 seen
standardising, with or without cc, must have sq rt in

denom
continuity correction 73.5 or 72.5 only
correct region (> 0.5 if mean > 73.5, vv if mean
< 73.5
[5] correct answer
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(i)

13
C10 12C9 6C4 7C4
M1
= 33033000 (33000000)
A1
(ii) 5! 6!
B1
= 86400
M1
(iii) 4! 3! 2
= 288
5
(i) P(E) = , P(C) = , P(JT) =
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Expression involving the product of 4 combinations

[2] Correct final answer allow 33106 or 3.3107
6! or 5! or 4! oe seen no denom
A1
a single product involving 6! and either 4! or 5!

no denom
B1
M1
A1
4! or 3! or 4!/4 seen
a single product involving 3! (or 4!/4) and 4!
B1
B1
, , and seen oe
[2] 3 evaluated probs correctly associated
(ii)
F
E
6/10
4/10
7/10
NF
F
3/10
8/10
NF
F
2/10
NF
M1
E, C, JT then F on appropriate shape
A1ft [2] All probs and labels showing and correct, ft their (i)
if p = 1.
If nothing seen in part (i) then give M1 A1ft bod
provided their p = 1
JT
(iii) P(F) = (1/4 6/10) + (1/4 7/10) +
(1/2 8/10)
= 29/40 (0.725)
P (C NF )
P ( NF )
3 / 40
=
(1 29 / 40)
= 3/11 (0.273)
(iv) P( C NF ) =
No retrospective marking
M1
B1
B1ft
M1
A1
Summing 3 appropriate two-factor products

provided p = 1
[2] Correct answer
1 29/40 seen in denom, ft 1 their (iii)
attempt at cond prob with their C F or C NF in
numerator
[3] correct answer
OR using ratios 3/(4+3+4)
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(i) a = 494
b = 46
B1
B1
(ii)
B1
Correct linear scale minimum 0 to 540 and 0 to 60
B1
Labels (cf or people or number of people) and (time,

or minutes) and attempt at cf or cf step polygon
M1
Attempt to plot points at (10, 210), (20, 344),

(30, 422), (40, 494)
[2]
A1
[4] Correct graph through (0, 0) and (60, 540)
(iii) median is
13.5 to 14.6 min
M1
A1
Attempt to read from graph at line y = 270 or 270.5

[2] Correct answer
(iv) (5 210 + 15 134 + 25 78 +

35 72 + 50 46) / 540
= 9830 / 540
= 18.2 min
M1
Using mid points and frequencies
A1
Correct mean
(52 210 + 152 134 +....) 18.22
M1
Attempt at x2f / f their mean2 numerically,

could use cfs, ucb, but not class widths
sd = 14.2 min
A1
(v) 18.2 7.1 = 11.1, 25.3

390 225
= 155 to 170 people
M1
A1
[4] Correct answer

Attempt to read their mean sd from cf graph
[2] Correct answer
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All Examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in
candidates scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills
demonstrated.
examination.
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Mark Scheme Notes

M
implied).
incorrect working.
Note:

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Mark Scheme
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Paper
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AEF
AG
BOD
clear)
CAO
is allowed)
CWO
Correct Working Only - often written by a fortuitous' answer
ISW
MR
Misread
PA

accurate)
SOS
SR
Penalties
MR -1
A penalty of MR -1 is deducted from A or B marks when the data of a question or

marks. MR is not applied when the candidate misreads his own figures - this is
regarded as an error in accuracy. An MR-2 penalty may be applied in particular
PA -1

PA -1 penalty is usually discussed at the meeting.
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median = 16th along = 24

LQ = 16 not 15.5
B1
B1
(ii)
UQ = LQ + 19 = 35
M1
x=5
A1
For adding 19 to their LQ in whatever

form
Must be 5 not 35. c.w.o.
(i)
P(A) = 0.2
B1
o.e. Must be single fraction or 20%
(ii)
P(not S) = 0.2 0.7 + 0.8 0.35
M1
= 0.42
A1
Summing two 2-factor probabilities or

subtracting P(S) from 1
o.e. Correct answer no decimals in
fractions
(i)
(ii)
0.8 0.35
0.42
A1
3! 8! 9
M1
M1
= 2,177,280 or 2,180,000
A1
6C 2
3C 2 2C 1
(i)
0.674 =
(1 their (i )) 0.35
if marks lost in (i) or (ii)
their (ii )
For k3! seen, k a +ve integer, accept 3P3

For using m8! or n9! Seen, m and n +ve
integers, accept m 8P8 etc
3
B1
3
All of 6C2 and 3C2 and 2C1 seen

(15, 3, 2)
Correct answer
0.674 seen only

Standardising must have a recognisable zvalue, no cc and 2.6
For solving their equation with
recognisable z-value, and 2.6 not
1 0.674 or 0.326, allow cc
Correct answer
M1
(ii)
A1
P(X > 6.2) = P z >

= P(z > 0.1154)
= 0.546
6.2 6.5
2.6

Multiplying 3 combinations or 3 numbers
or 3 permutations together only
B1
M1
= 8.75
Correct answer c.w.o
M1
A1
7
2 .6
M1
= 0.667
= 90
4
Paper
06
(i)
(iii) P(B S ) =
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M1
Standardising, no cc on the 6.2
M1
prob > 0.5
A1
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Mark Scheme
M1
Attempt at freq density or scaling
fd
30
A1
correct heights seen on graph
B1
Bar lines correctly located at 0.55, 1.05,

2.05, 3.05, no gaps
B1
correct widths of bars
10
B1
0
Paper
06
fd: 22, 30, 18, 30, 14
20
(ii)
Syllabus
9709
5 time
mid-points 0.3, 0.8, 1.55, 2.55, 3.8
M1
= 199.5 / 95
M1
mean = 2.1 hours
A1
(i)
an attempt at mid-points (not class

widths)
using ( their fx) / their 95
3
correct answer from 199.5 in num
M1
4 or 5 pairs A and U seen no extra bits

but condone (0, 1) branches after any or
all As.
A1
Exactly 4 pairs of A and U, must be

labelled
0.5
A
0.5
both axes uniform from at least 0 to 15 or

30, and 0.05 to 4.5 and labelled, (fd, or
freq per half hour , time, hours, t)
0.5
A
U
0.5
0.5
A
U
A1
0.5
0.5
U
0.5
Correct diagram with all probs correct,

allow A1ft for 4 correct pairs and (0,1)
branch(es) or A1ft for 5 correct pairs and
no (0, 1) branch(es)
U
(ii)
x
0
P(X=x)
2
1/8
(iii) E(X) = 15/16 (0.938 or 0.9375)
3
1/16
4
1/16
B1
B1
B1
B1
P(0) correct
P(2) correct
P(3) correct
P(4) correct
attempt at (xp) only with no other

numbers
correct answer
M1
A1
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Paper
06
(i)
(0.05)(0.75)(0.15)
= 0.00563 (9 / 1600)
M1
B1
A1 3
Multiplying 3 probs only, no Cs

0.05 or 0.15 or 1/5 seen
Correct answer
(ii)
P(at least 8) = P(8, 9, 10)
B1
Binomial
expression
involving
(0.75)r(0.25)10 - r and a C , r 0 or 10
Correct unsimplified expression can be
implied
Correct answer
=10C8(0.75)8(0.25)2+10C9(0.75)9(0.25)+(0.75)10 M1
(iii)
= 0.526
A1
= 90 0.75 = 67.5
B1
90 0.75 (67.5) and

90 0.75 0.25 (16.875 or 16.9) seen
M1
For standardising , with or without cc,

on denom
must have
For use of continuity correction 60.5 or
59.5
= 90 0.75 0.25 = 16.875
P(X > 60)

60.5 67.5
= (1.704)
= 1
16.875
M1
For finding an area > 0.5 from their z
M1
= 0.956
A1
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indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners meeting before marking began.
demonstrated.
examination.
Mark Scheme Notes

M
Method mark, awarded for a valid method applied to the problem. Method
marks are not lost for numerical errors, algebraic slips or errors in units.
However, it is not usually sufficient for a candidate just to indicate an intention
of using some method or just to quote a formula; the formula or idea must be
applied to the specific problem in hand, e.g. by substituting the relevant
quantities into the formula. Correct application of a formula without the
formula being quoted obviously earns the M mark and in some cases an M
mark can be implied from a correct answer.
Accuracy mark, awarded for a correct answer or intermediate step correctly

obtained. Accuracy marks cannot be given unless the associated method
mark is earned (or implied).
When a part of a question has two or more "method" steps, the M marks are
generally independent unless the scheme specifically says otherwise; and similarly
when there are several B marks allocated. The notation DM or DB (or dep*) is used
to indicate that a particular M or B mark is dependent on an earlier M or B
(asterisked) mark in the scheme. When two or more steps are run together by the
candidate, the earlier marks are implied and full credit is given.
The symbol implies that the A or B mark indicated is allowed for work correctly
following on from previously incorrect results. Otherwise, A or B marks are given for
correct work only. A and B marks are not given for fortuitously "correct" answers or
results obtained from incorrect working.
Note:

The marks indicated in the scheme may not be subdivided. If there is genuine doubt
whether a candidate has earned a mark, allow the candidate the benefit of the
doubt. Unless otherwise indicated, marks once gained cannot subsequently be lost,
e.g. wrong working following a correct form of answer is ignored.
Wrong or missing units in an answer should not lead to the loss of a mark unless
the scheme specifically indicates otherwise.
For a numerical answer, allow the A or B mark if a value is obtained which is correct
to 3 s.f., or which would be correct to 3 s.f. if rounded (1 d.p. in the case of an
angle). As stated above, an A or B mark is not given if a correct numerical answer
arises fortuitously from incorrect working. For Mechanics questions, allow A or B
marks for correct answers which arise from taking g equal to 9.8 or 9.81 instead of
10.
AEF
AG
Answer Given on the question paper (so extra checking is needed to

ensure that the detailed working leading to the result is valid)
BOD
Benefit of Doubt (allowed when the validity of a solution may not be

absolutely clear)
CAO
Correct Answer Only (emphasising that no "follow through" from a

previous error is allowed)
CWO
ISW
MR
Misread
PA
Premature Approximation (resulting in basically correct work that is

insufficiently accurate)
SOS
See Other Solution (the candidate makes a better attempt at the same
question)
SR
Special Ruling (detailing the mark to be given for a specific wrong

solution, or a case where some standard marking practice is to be varied
in the light of a particular circumstance)
Penalties
MR -1
A penalty of MR -1 is deducted from A or B marks when the data of a

question or part question are genuinely misread and the object and
difficulty of the question remain unaltered. In this case all A and B marks
then become "follow through " marks. MR is not applied when the
candidate misreads his own figures - this is regarded as an error in
accuracy. An MR-2 penalty may be applied in particular cases if agreed
at the coordination meeting.
PA -1
This is deducted from A or B marks in the case of premature

approximation. The PA -1 penalty is usually discussed at the meeting.
Page 4
1
Mark Scheme
mean = 35 15/12
For 15/12 seen
A1
Correct answer
M1
82.23/12 ( their coded mean)2
A1 4
Correct answer
B1
One correct product
M1
Summing two 2-factor products
A1 3
Correct answer
M1
Selecting correct term from (i) as

their numerator
M1
Dividing by their (i) (must be < 1)
= 0.625 (5/8)
A1 3
Correct answer
5.2 2 s
= 1.282
s
M1
Equation with correct LHS

seen here or later, can be or s,
no cc
B1
1.282 seen accept 1.28 or

anything in between
M1
solving their equation with

recognisable z-value and only 1
unknown occurring twice
s = 7.24 or 7.23
A1 4
= 0.8413
B1
0.8413 (p) seen or implied (can

use their own numbers)
P( z < 1 ) = 0.3413 2 = 0.6826
M1
finding the correct area i.e. 2p 1
0.6826 800 = 546 ( accept 547)
A1 3
correct answer, must be a positive

integer
OR
SR 800 2 / 3 = 533 or 534
SR B1
for 2/3
B1
for 533 or 534 or B2 if 533 or

534 and no working
sd
82.23 / 12 (15 / 12) 2
= 2.3 minutes
(i)
P(team) = 0.5 + 0.5 0.6
= 0.8
(ii)
(a)
(b)
Paper
06
M1
= 33.75 (33.8) minutes
Syllabus
9709
P(training session | team) =
0.5
0.5 + 0.5 0.6
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(i)
3 columns including an integer

stem in the middle, single digits
in leaves. Can go downwards
B1
One leaf column correct, ordering

not necessary
B1
Other leaf column correct

(ordering not nec) and both
leaves labelled correctly (could
be in key)
B1 4
Key correct both ways or two

keys one each way, must have
minutes
(8 pupils) = 106.8
B1
106.8 seen or implied
(9 pupils) = 13.6 9 (= 122.4)
B1
for 13.6 9
B1ft 3
Ft on 122.4 their
B1
Dividing by 4! and 2! only
B1 2
Correct answer
B1
9! or 9 8! seen not in denom
B1 2
correct answer
M1
for seeing 6 C something or 6Psomething

in a product (could be with 1)
M1
for seeing somethingC2 or 6C4
A1 3
correct answer
9 year olds
11
12
13
14
15
16
0, 2, 7,
2, 4,
0, 1, 9,
0, 1, 4, 7,
Key 7 13 2 means 13.7 minutes and 13.2

minutes
New pupils time = 15.6 min
(i)
(a)
(b)
(ii)
Paper
06
B1
16 yr olds
7, 4
9, 8,
7, 0
8
(ii)
Syllabus
9709
12!
= 9979200 (9980000)
4!2!
9!
= 181440 (181000)
2!
or 4C0 2C2 6C2
or 6C4 or 6P2/2!
6C 2
= 15
15 with no working scores full

marks
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(i)
(ii)
Mark Scheme
M1
For attempt at 1 P(0, 1, 2) or 1

P(0, 1, 2, 3) or P(3...15) or P(4...15)
= 1 (6/7) 15 15C1 (1/7) (6/7)14 15C2 (1/7)2 (6/7)13
M1
For 1 or more terms with 1/7 and 6/7

to powers which sum to 15 and
15Csomething
( = 1 0.0990 0.2476 0.2889)
A1
Completely correct unsimplified form
= 0.365 (accept 0.364)
A1 4
= 56 x 1/7 (= 8)
2= 56 x 1/7 x 6/7 (= 6.857)
B1
8 and 6.857 or 6.86 or 2.618 seen or

implied
7.5 8
= 1
6.857
M1
Standardising attempt with or without

cc, must have square root
8 7.5
= (0.1909 )
=
6.857
M1
Continuity correction either 7.5 or 6.5
M1
Final answer > 0.5 (award this if the

long way is used and the final answer
is > 0.5)
A1 5
M1
Attempt using combinations, with 12C3

denom, or P(RGY) in any order,
i.e. 12 x 11 x 10 in denom
M1
Correct numerator, or multiplying by 6
A1 3
Correct answer
M1
Attempt using combinations, or mult

any P GGG x 3
Or P(GGY) x 3+P(GGR) x 3
A1 2
Correct answer AG
M1
For seeing P(0, 1, 2, 3) only and 1 or

more probs
M1
For reasonable attempt at

P(X = 0 or 1 or 3)
A1
For one correct probability seen other

than P(X=2)
A1
For a second probability correct other

than P(X=2)
A1 5
All correct
= 0.576
(i)
P (all different) =
3 C1
4 C1 5 C1
=
12 C 3
= 3/11 ( = 0.273)
(ii)
P(exactly 2 G) =
4 C2
8 C1
12 C 3
= 12/55 AG
(iii)
Paper
06
P([3) = 1 P(0, 1, 2 )
P(more than 7)
Syllabus
9709
x
0
P(X=x) 14/55
decimal 0.255
1
28/55
0.509
2
12/55
0.218
3
1/55
0.018
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9709 MATHEMATICS
9709/06
Paper 6
Maximum raw mark 50
This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were initially instructed to award marks. It does
not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners meeting before marking
began. Any substantial changes to the mark scheme that arose from these discussions will be
recorded in the published Report on the Examination.
demonstrated.
Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the Report on the
Examination.
The minimum marks in these components needed for various grades were previously published with
these mark schemes, but are now instead included in the Report on the Examination for this session.
CIE will not enter into discussion or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes.
CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2006 question papers for most IGCSE and
syllabuses.
Mark Scheme Notes

M
However, it is not usually sufficient for a candidate just to indicate an intention
of using some method or just to quote a formula; the formula or idea must be
applied to the specific problem in hand, e.g. by substituting the relevant
quantities into the formula. Correct application of a formula without the
formula being quoted obviously earns the M mark and in some cases an M
mark can be implied from a correct answer.

generally independent unless the scheme specifically says otherwise; and similarly
when there are several B marks allocated. The notation DM or DB (or dep*) is used
to indicate that a particular M or B mark is dependent on an earlier M or B
(asterisked) mark in the scheme. When two or more steps are run together by the
candidate, the earlier marks are implied and full credit is given.
following on from previously incorrect results. Otherwise, A or B marks are given for
correct work only. A and B marks are not given for fortuitously "correct" answers or
results obtained from incorrect working.
Note:

The marks indicated in the scheme may not be subdivided. If there is genuine doubt
whether a candidate has earned a mark, allow the candidate the benefit of the
doubt. Unless otherwise indicated, marks once gained cannot subsequently be lost,
e.g. wrong working following a correct form of answer is ignored.
For a numerical answer, allow the A or B mark if a value is obtained which is correct
to 3 s.f., or which would be correct to 3 s.f. if rounded (1 d.p. in the case of an
angle). As stated above, an A or B mark is not given if a correct numerical answer
arises fortuitously from incorrect working. For Mechanics questions, allow A or B
marks for correct answers which arise from taking g equal to 9.8 or 9.81 instead of
10.
AEF
AG

BOD

absolutely clear)
CAO

CWO
ISW
MR
Misread
PA

SOS
question)
SR

solution, or a case where some standard marking practice is to be varied
in the light of a particular circumstance)
Penalties
MR -1

PA -1

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GCE A/AS Level May/June 2006
Syllabus
9709
Paper
06
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Mark Scheme
GCE A/AS Level May/June 2006
Syllabus
9709
Paper
06

GCE Advanced Subsidiary, Advanced Level and AICE
MARK SCHEME for the June 2005 question paper
9709/0390 MATHEMATICS
9709/06, 0390/06
This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the requirements of
the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were initially instructed to award marks. It
does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners meeting before
marking began. Any substantial changes to the mark scheme that arose from these discussions will
be recorded in the published Report on the Examination.
demonstrated.
Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the Report on the
Examination.
CIE will not enter into discussion or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes.
CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the June 2005 question papers for most IGCSE and GCE
Grade thresholds for Syllabus 9709/0390 (Mathematics) in the June 2005 examination.
maximum
mark
available
Component 6
50
minimum mark required for grade:

A
39
35
20
The thresholds (minimum marks) for Grades C and D are normally set by dividing the mark
range between the B and the E thresholds into three. For example, if the difference
between the B and the E threshold is 24 marks, the C threshold is set 8 marks below the B
threshold and the D threshold is set another 8 marks down. If dividing the interval by three
results in a fraction of a mark, then the threshold is normally rounded down.
Mark Scheme Notes

M
However, it is not usually sufficient for a candidate just to indicate an
intention of using some method or just to quote a formula; the formula or
idea must be applied to the specific problem in hand, e.g. by substituting the
relevant quantities into the formula. Correct application of a formula without
the formula being quoted obviously earns the M mark and in some cases an
M mark can be implied from a correct answer.

generally independent unless the scheme specifically says otherwise; and
similarly when there are several B marks allocated. The notation DM or DB (or
dep*) is used to indicate that a particular M or B mark is dependent on an earlier
M or B (asterisked) mark in the scheme. When two or more steps are run together
by the candidate, the earlier marks are implied and full credit is given.
following on from previously incorrect results. Otherwise, A or B marks are given
for correct work only. A and B marks are not given for fortuitously "correct"
answers or results obtained from incorrect working.
Note: B2 or A2 means that the candidate can earn 2 or 0.

B2,1, 0 means that the candidate can earn anything from 0 to 2.
The marks indicated in the scheme may not be subdivided. If there is genuine
doubt whether a candidate has earned a mark, allow the candidate the benefit of
the doubt. Unless otherwise indicated, marks once gained cannot subsequently be
lost, e.g. wrong working following a correct form of answer is ignored.
For a numerical answer, allow the A or B mark if a value is obtained which is

correct to 3 s.f., or which would be correct to 3 s.f. if rounded (1 d.p. in the case of
an angle). As stated above, an A or B mark is not given if a correct numerical
answer arises fortuitously from incorrect working. For Mechanics questions, allow
A or B marks for correct answers which arise from taking g equal to 9.8 or 9.81
instead of 10.
AEF
AG

BOD

absolutely clear)
CAO

CWO
ISW
MR
Misread
PA

SOS
question)
SR

solution, or a case where some standard marking practice is to be
varied in the light of a particular circumstance)
Penalties
MR -1

PA -1

JUNE 2005
GCE A, AS LEVEL and AICE
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 50
SYLLABUS/COMPONENT: 9709/06, 0390/06

MATHEMATICS
(Probability and Statistics 1)
Page 1
Mark Scheme
A AND AS LEVEL, AICE JUNE 2005
1 = 160, 2 = 96
B1
M1
164.5 160
= (0.4593) M1
96
P( 165) =
M1
= 0.677
2 (i) 5 2 + 15f + 30
= 27.5(17 + f)
11 + 60 4
A1
M1
Syllabus
9709/0390
Paper
6
For 160 and 96 seen or implied by 9.798

For standardising, must have square root
For continuity correction, either 165.5 or
164.5
For using tables and finding correct area
(i.e.> 0.5)
[5] For correct answer
For attempt at LHS, accept end points or cl

width
For attempt at RHS, must have 17+ f
For correct f
f=9
M1
A1
total = 26 AG
A1
[4] For correct answer given, ft if previous

answer rounds to 9
M1
A1
For method including sq rt and mean

squared (can be implied if using calculator,
f ( x x )2
must be x2f on mid-points) or
26
3 (i) P(G, G, G, G, NG) = (0.25)4 (0.75)1 M1

5C4
For relevant binomial calculation, need 5Cr

or 5 or all 5 options
(ii) = 16.1
= 0.0146 AG
A1
(ii)
X
0
1
2
P(X = x) 0.2373 0.3955 0.2637
(cont)
X
3
4
5
P(X = x) 0.0879 0.0146 0.0010
[2] For correct answer. AG
B1
For all correct X values
B1
For one correct prob excluding P( X = 4)
B1
For 2 correct probs excluding P( X = 4)
B1
For 3 correct probs excluding P( X = 4)
B1
[5] All correct and in decimals
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Mark Scheme
4 (i) shows all the data
B1
(ii) Not exercise LQ = 5.4

Median = 6.5
UQ = 8.3
Syllabus
9709/0390
Paper
6
[1] Or other suitable advantage e.g. can see

the shape, mode etc.
B1
B1ft
B1ft [3] ft on first answer missing the decimal point
(iii)
not ex
ex
10
5 (i) 618/1281 (0.482)
B1
For one linear numbered scale from 3 to

9.5, or two identically positioned scales
B1ft
For not exercise all correct on linear scale
B1
For exercise correct on linear scale
B1
[4] For two labels and cholesterol and scale

labelled
SR non linear scale max B0 B0 B0 B1
SR no graph paper lose one mark
B1
B1
For correct numerator

[2] For correct denominator
(ii) 412/1281 (0.322) or tree diagram

options
B1ft [1] Follow through on their denominator if p <1

or 2/3 their (i)
(iii) P(E) = 717/1281
M1
For attempting to find P(E)
M1dep
For showing they know what independence

means, mathematically
Their (i)
their P(E) their (ii)
Not independent
(iv) 358/564 (0.635) or (0.279/0.440)
A1ft [3] ft on their (i)

B1
B1
their P(E) their (ii)
For correct numerator, 0.28 gets B0 with PA

[2] For correct denominator
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Mark Scheme
6 (i) z1 = 0.02/0.15 = 0.1333

z2 = - 0.08/0.15 = 0.5333
Syllabus
9709/0390
Paper
6
M1
For standardising one value, no cc
M1
For standardising the other value, no cc. SR

ft on no sq rt
For finding correct area (i.e. two s - 1)
M1
area= (0.1333) (0.533)
= (0.1333) [1 - (0.5333)]
= 0.5529 + 0.7029 1
A1
= 0.256
For correct answer
Prob all 4 = (0.256)4 (0.00428 to 0.00430) A1ft [5] For correct answer, ft from their (i), if p<1,
allow 0.0043
(ii) z = 1.282 or 1.28 or 1.281
1.282 =
b
0.15
limits between 1.71 and 2.09
7 (a) (i)
3C1
5C1
= 15
(ii)
5C1
B1
For correct z, + or - or both
M1
For seeing an equation involving + or - of

their z, b, 0.15 (their z can only be 0.842 or
0.84 or 0.841)
A1ft [3] both limits needed, ft 1.77 to 2.03 on 0.842

only
M1
B1
6C2
M1
For multiplying two combinations together

For correct answer
[2]
For seeing 6C2, or separating it into three
alternatives either added or multiplied
= 75
A1
(b)(i) 9!/2!2! = 90720
M1
A1
For dividing by 2! twice

5! Or 5P5
B1
5! seen in a numerator
= 120
B1
(ii)
[2] For correct final answer
June 2004
GCE A AND AS LEVEL

AICE
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 50

MATHEMATICS
Paper 6 (Probability and Statistics 1)
Page 1
1 (i)
Mark Scheme
A AND AS LEVEL JUNE 2004
x A = 139 (138.75)
B1
B1
A = 83.1
(ii) team B
smaller standard deviation
B1
B1 dep
2 (i) axes and labels

points
B1
B1
(ii) accept 60 70 for straight lines

40 70 for curve
M1
A1
P(X = x)
11
36
36
36
36
36
(ii) E(X) = 1 11 36 + 2 9 36 + 3 7 36 +
4 5 36 + 5 3 36 + 6 1 36 = 91 36
350 450
120
= 0.833
% small = 1 0.7975 = 0.2025 or
20.25%
z=
(ii) 0.7975 2 = 0.39875 each

z2 = 0.60125
36
M1
A1
A1
M1
x = 120 0.257 + 450

= 481
M1dep
A1
Independent mark
Need the idea of spread
SR If team A has a smaller sd then award
B1only for teamA, smaller sd
For correct uniform scales and labels on

both axes, accept Frequency, %CF,
Number of people, allow axes reversed,
allow halves
For 3 correct points
All points correct and reasonable graph incl
straight lines
For correct answer, reasonably compatible

with graph
For 36 in the uncancelled denominator

somewhere, accept decimals eg 0.305
recurring or 0.306 etc
For 3 correct probabilities
All correct
xp where all probs < 1
2
For standardising accept 120 or 120, no cc
For correct z value, + or -, accept 0.83
For answer rounding to 0.202 or 0.203
3
For dividing their remainder by 2
For adding their above two probs together
or subt from 1
For finding the z corresponding to their
probability
For converting to x from a z value
For answer, rounding to 481
M1
M1dep
z2 = 0.257
For the mean

For the sd
For calculation of
M1
A1
Paper
6
For subtracting from 640 can be implied
M1
A1
A1
4 (i)
B1
(3,0) (15,160) (20,320) (35,480)

(60,640)
3 (i)
Syllabus
9709/0390
Page 2
Mark Scheme
5 (a) (i) 3 5 3 2 or
3C1 5C1 3C1 2
= 90
2
M1
9C5
= 252252
4C4
For summing options that show

S&M,S&D,M&D
3 5 a + 3 3 b + 5 3 c seen
for integers a,b,c
For correct answer
For using combinations not all 14C

For multiplying choices for two or three
groups
For correct answer
NB 14!/5!5!4! scores M2 and A1if
correct answer
M1
A1
14 C5
Paper
6
For multiplying 3 5 3
For correct answer
M1
A1
(ii) (3 5 2) + (3 3) + (5 2 3)
= 69
(b)
Syllabus
9709/0390
or equivalent
M1
M1
A1
6 (i)
0.65
1 st in
0.9
Win
0.1
Lose
2 nd in 0.4
0.8
0.35
For top branches correct (0.65, 0.9,

0.1)
B1
For bottom branches correct (0.35,

0.8, 0.2)
B1
For win/lose option after 2nd in (0.6,

0.4)
B1
For all labels including final lose at

end of bottom branch
Win
Lose
1 st out
2nd out
0.2
0.6
B1
Lose
(ii) 0.65 0.1+ 0.35 0.8 0.4 + 0.35 2
M1
M1
= 0.247
A1
(iii)
0.65 0.1
0.247
M1
= 0.263 (= 5/19)
A1ft
For evaluating 1st in and lose seen

For 1st out 2nd in lose, or 1st out 2nd out
lose
For correct answer
For dividing their 1st in and lose by
their answer to (ii)
For correct answer, ft only on

0.65 0.1/their (ii)
Page 3
Mark Scheme
7 (i) P(0) = (0.8)15 (= 0.03518)

P(1) = 15C1 (0.2) (0.8)14
(= 0.1319)
P(2) = 15C2 (0.2)2 (0.8)13
(= 0.2309)
P ( X 2) = 0.398
(ii) 1 (0.8)n 0.85

0.15 (0.8)
For correct numerical expression for

P(0)
B1
For correct numerical expression for

P(1) or P(2)
B1
M1
M1 dep
n=9
A1
2 = 1600 0.2 0.8 = 256

P( X 290) or P(X<350)
289.5 320
= 1 (1.906)
256
= 1
= (1.906) = 0.972
Paper
6
B1
(iii) = 1600 0.2 = 320 ,
Syllabus
9709/0390
3
For both mean and variance correct
For standardising , with or without cc,
on denom
must have
For use of continuity correction 289.5
or 290.5
B1
M1
M1
For finding an area > 0.5 from their z
M1
A1
For an equality/inequality involving

0.8, n, 0.85
For solving attempt (could be trial and
error or lg)
For correct answer

5
June 2003
GCE A AND AS LEVEL

AICE
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 50

MATHEMATICS
Paper 6 (Probability and Statistics 1)
Page 1
Mark Scheme
(i) False zero

(ii) (a) Stem
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
B1
Leaf
45
145
02
2
339
344556679
1
Paper
6
Or any sensible answer

For correct stem, i.e. not 30, 40, 50 etc.
For correct leaf, must be sorted
B1
B1
Key 34 rep 34, or stem

width = 10
B1
For key, NB 304 rep 34 gets B1 here
(b) 79
B1 ft
For correct answer, only ft from a

sorted stem and leaf diagram
(i) P(N, N ) =
3 7
10 9
Mult. By 2 = 7/15 AG
For multiplying 2 relevant possibilities
M1
A1
OR Total ways 10C2 (= 45)

M1
Total 1 of each
7C1 x 3C1 (= 21)
Prob = 21/45 = 7/15 AG A1
For obtaining given answer

legitimately
For both totals
For obtaining correct answer
(ii) P (N, N) 3/10 x 2/9 (= 1/15) M1
For 2 correct numbers multiplied

together, can be implied
M1
P( N , N ) = 7/10 x 6/9
(= 7/15)
For 2 correct numbers multiplied

together or subtracting from 1
x
P (X=x)
0
1
2
7/15 7/15 7/15
B1
(iii) E(X) = 1 x 7/15 + 2 x 1/15

B1 ft
= 3/5
3
Syllabus
9709/0390
(i) P(X > 120)
120 - 112
17.2
= 1 - F
M1
= 1 - F (0.4651)
M1
= 1 - 0.6790 = 0.321
A1
All correct. Table correct and no

working gets 3/3
For correct answer or equivalent.

Only ft if p = 1
For standardising with or without the

, 17.22, but no cc.
For finding the correct area, 1 their
F (z), NOT F (1 their z(0.4651))
For correct answer
University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate 2003
Page 2
Mark Scheme
B1
For z, 60.842 or 60.84
M1
For solving an equation involving their

z or z = 0.7881 or 0.5793 only, 103,
115 and s or s or s 2, i.e. must
have used tables
s = 14.3
A1
(i) (0.7)24 x (0.3)6 x 30C24

= 0.0829
M1
A1
(i)
For correct answer
For subtracting the 2 phi values as

written
For correct answer
= 0.9183 0.8404 = 0.0779
A1
m = 30 x 0.7 = 21,
s 2 = 30 x 0.7 x 0.3 = 6.3
B1
For 21 and 6.3 seen
P(< 20) = F
M1
F (-0.5976)
M1
M1
For standardising process, must have

, can be + or
For continuity correction 19.5 or 20.5
For using 1 - some area found from
tables
For correct answer
19.5 - 21
=
6.3
= 1 - 0.7251 = 0.275
A1
6C3
M1
x 4C2 = 120
A1
(ii)
For correct answer

For relevant binomial calculation
OR normal approx.
P(24) = F ((24.5 21)/6.3))
M1
- F ((23.5 21)/6.3))
(ii)
Paper
6
103 - 115
-0.842 =
s
(ii) z = -0.842
Syllabus
9709/0390
6C4
x 4C1 (= 60)
M1
6C5
x 4C0 (= 6)
M1
Answer = 186
A1
(iii) Man and woman both on

5C2 x 3C1 (= 30)
120 - 30 = 90
For multiplying 2 combinations

together, not adding, no perms,
10C3 x 10C2 or 5C3 x 5C2 would get M1
2
For reasonable attempt on option 4M

1W, or 5M, 0W, can have + here and
perms
For other option attempt
3
M1
For correct answer

For finding number of ways of the
man and woman being on together,
need not be evaluated but must be
multiplied
For subtracting a relevant number
from their (i)
M1
A1
For answer 120
For correct answer
Page 3
Mark Scheme
OR 5C2 x 3C2 (= 30)

3C1 x 5C3 (= 30)
5C3 x 3C2 (= 30)
= 90
M1
M1
OR 3C1 x 5C3 (= 30)

3C2 x 6C3 (= 60)
= 90
M1
M1
A1
OR 5C2 x 3C2 (= 30)

5C3 x 4C2 (= 60)
= 90
M1
M1
A1
(i) P(G) = number of

gparents/total people
= 6/16 = 3/8
A1
Paper
6
Any 2 of man in, woman out

Woman in, man out
Neither in
3
Woman in, man out

Woman out, any man
For correct answer
Man in, woman out

Man out, any woman
For correct answer
M1
A1
Syllabus
9709/0390
For appreciating total gparents/total

people, can be implied
2
For correct answer

For any correct 2-factor product, need
not be evaluated
(ii) P(H1, G) + P(H2, G) + P(H3, G) B1
1 2 1 3 1 1 17
+ + =
3 7 3 7 3 2 42
(= 0.405)
M1
A1
(iii) P(H1G) + P(H2G)
M1
For summing exactly 2 probability

options
2 / 21 3 / 21 10
+
=
17 / 42 17 / 42 17
M1
For dividing by answer to (ii), only if

not multiplied as well, and p must be
<1
For one correct probability
For correct answer or equivalent
A1
A1
OR P(H3G) = 7/17
Answer = 1 - 7/17
= 10/17
7
For addition of 3 relevant 2-factor

products
For correct answer or equivalent
(i)
M1
M1
A2
For finding prob. options no parents

For subt. from 1
For correct answer
M1
For using their mid-intervals (not end

points or class widths)
Mean =
(2.5 x 11 + 7.5 x 20 +
M1
15 x 32 + 25 x 18 + 35 x 10 +
55 x 6)/97 = 18.4
A1
For using
fx 2
any x
f
For correct answer, cwo, 18.4 no wkg

3/3
Page 4
Mark Scheme
sd =
(2.52 x 11 + 7.52 x 20 +
152 x 32 + 252 x 18 +
352 x 10 + 552 x 6)/97 mean2) = 13.3
Syllabus
9709/0390
For using
M1
Paper
6
fx 2
- (their mean)2 or
f
equivalent, no
needed, not
( fx ) / f
A1
(ii) Freq. densities: 2.2, 4.0,
3.2, 1.8, 1.0, 0.2
For correct answer
M1
For attempting a frequency density of

some sort (or scaled frequency), can
be upside down but not multiplied
A1
For correct heights on the graph
B1
For correct bars on uniform horiz.

scale, i.e. from 0 to 5 etc.
4
freq.
dens
B1
10
20
30 40 50
time in mins
60
70
Freq. density or scaled freq. labelled

on vertical axis, time or mins on
horiz., class width is not enough

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CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level and GCE Advanced Level

MARK SCHEME for the May/June 2014 series

Paper 6, maximum raw mark 50

Mark Scheme Notes

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B2 or A2 means that the candidate can earn 2 or 0.

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Any Equivalent Form (of answer is equally acceptable)

Correct Working Only often written by a fortuitous answer

Ignore Subsequent Working

Premature Approximation (resulting in basically correct work that is insufficiently

A penalty of MR 1 is deducted from A or B marks when the data of a question or

This is deducted from A or B marks in the case of premature approximation. The

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Any binomial term 19Cx px(1 p)19 x, 0<p<1

One unsimplified correct 3-factor product of

(i) P(RR) = 0.6 0.7 = 0.42

P( A wins and 2 sets)

(i) A:P(H) = 2/3, P(T) = 1/3

Correct num or correct denom of a fraction ft

2 Correct answer ft their or recovered AA/their or

Using some of 2/3, 1/3, or 3/4 in a calculation

P(1H) = P(HTT) + P(THT) + P(TTH)

Summing 3 options not all the same

0, 1, 2, 3 seen for table no probs needed, table

P(0H) = P(TTT) = 1/3 1/3 3/4 = 1/12 B1

One prob correct other than (i) condone 0.083

P(2H) = P(HHT) + P(HTH) + P(THH) B1

A second prob correct need 3 factors can be

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5! or 3! or 6! oe seen mult or alone

2 Correct final answer

considering at least 2 types of 4-figure options

Appreciating that the number must end in 5 (can

1 Must see in (i)

Attempt at scaled freq or fd (must be f/cw ) at

Correct heights seen on graph

Correct-looking widths from 10, 10.5 etc. no

4 Labels and linear axes or squiggle need time or

(iii) E(X) = (10.25 4 + 10.75 6 + 11.5

Var(X) = (10.252 4 + 10.752 6 +

Using mid-point attempt (not end points) with

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P (x > 1.35) = P z >

rounding to 0.84 seen

= a prob or a z-value NOT 0.8 or 0.2

(ii) P(x < 2) = P z <

(iii) X~N(160, 32)

P(0.442 < z < 2.386)

3 Correct answer from correct working

Unsimplified 160 and 32 seen

Any of 162.5, 163.5, 172.5, 173.5 seen

Cambridge International Examinations 2014

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

MARK SCHEME for the May/June 2013 series

Paper 6, maximum raw mark 50

Mark Scheme Notes

Mark for a correct result or statement independent of method marks.

B2 or A2 means that the candidate can earn 2 or 0.

Cambridge International Examinations 2013

Any Equivalent Form (of answer is equally acceptable)

Correct Working Only often written by a fortuitous answer