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MARK SCHEME for the May/June 2015 series

9709 MATHEMATICS
9709/11

Paper 1, maximum raw mark 75

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.
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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
MR1

A penalty of MR1 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 MR2 penalty may be applied in particular
cases if agreed at the coordination meeting.

PA1

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

PA1 penalty is usually discussed at the meeting.

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is obtuse , sin = k
(i)

cos = (1 k)

B1

cao
[1]

sin
used
cos
k
aef
tan =
(1 k 2 )

(ii)

tan =

(iii)

sin ( + ) = k

M1
A1

Used, attempt at cosine seen in (i)

Ft for their cosine as a function of k
[2] only, from part (i)

B1

cao
[1]

y = 2x , X(2, 0) and P(p, 0)

(i)

A=

1
2

(2 + p) 2p (= 2p + p)

dA
= 4p + 3p
dp
dA d A dp
= 0.02 20 = 0.4
=

dt dp d t
dA
dp
dp
or
= 4p
+ 3 p2
dt
dt
dt

(ii)

M1 A1
Attempt at base and height in terms
[2]
bh
of p and use of

B1

cao

M1 A1

any correct method, cao

[3]

(1 x) 2 (1 + 2 x) 6 .

3
(i) (a)

(1 x) 6 = 1 6x + 15x

B2,1

1 each error
[2]

(b)

(ii)

(1 + 2 x) 6 = 1 + 12x + 60x

B2,1

Product of (a) and (b) with >1 term

60 72 + 15 = 3

M1
Must be 2 or more products
DM1A1 M1 exactly 3 products. cao,
[3] condone 3x2

1 each error
[2] SC B1 only, in each part, for all 3
correct descending powers
SC only one penalty for omission
of the 1 in each expansion

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3
6
k
uuur uuur

OA = 0 , OB = 3 , OC = 2k
2k 3
4
2

(i)

(ii)

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(i)

OA OB = 18 8 = 10
Modulus of OA = 5, of OB = 7
10
Angle AOB = cos1 aef
35
10
2
or

35
7

M1

Use of x1x2 + y1y2 + z1z2

M1

All linked with modulus

cao, (if angle given, no penalty),
correct angle implies correct cosine

3

AB = b a = 3
6

B1

allow for a b

k + 4k + (2k 3) = 9 + 9 + 36

M1

9k 12k 45( = 0)
5
k= 3 or k =
3

DM1

Correct use of moduli using their

AB
obtains 3 term quadratic.
cao

24 = r + r + r
24 2r
=
r
1
24r
r 2 = 12r r. aef, ag
A=
r =
2
2

A1
[3]

A1
[4]

(May not use )

M1
M1A1
[3]

Attempt at s = r linked with 24

and r
Uses A formula with as f(r). cao

(ii)

( A =)36 (r 6) 2

B1 B1
cao
[2]

(iii)

Greatest value of A = 36

B1

Ft on (ii).

(r = 6) = 2

B1

cao, may use calculus or the

discriminant on 12r r 2

[2]

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(i)

(ii)

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y 2t = 2( x 3t )( y + 2 x = 8t )
Set x to 0 B(0, 8t)
Set y to 0 A(4t, 0)
Area = 16t

m=

1
1

y 2t = ( x 3t )(2 y = x + t )
2

Set y to 0 C (t, 0)
Midpoint of CP is (t, t)
This lies on the line y = x.

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M1

Unsimplified or equivalent forms

M1
A1

Attempt at both A and B, then using

cao
[3]
cao
Unsimplified or equivalent forms
co

B1

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M1
A1

correctly shown.

A1
[4]

(a)

1
2
, ar =
3
9
2
r=
aef
3

ar =

Substituting a =
S =
(b)

3
4
1
3

M1

3
4

= 2 14 aef

4a = a + 4d 3a = 4d

360 = S5 =

5
(2a + 4d ) or 12.5a
2

a = 28.8 aef
Largest = a + 4d or 4a = 115.2 aef

Any valid method, seen or implied.

Could be answers only.
Both a and r

A1

Correct formula with r < 1 , cao

M1 A1
[4]
B1

May be implied in
360 = 5 / 2(a + 4a)

M1

Correct Sn formula or sum of 5

terms

A1
B1

cao, may be implied

(may use degrees or radians)
[4]

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1
2

f : x5 + 3cos x for 0 x 2.
(i)

1
2
2
1
cos x =
3
2

5 + 3cos x = 7

1
2

x = 0.84

x = 1.68 only, aef

1 2
Makes cos x =
2 3

B1

M1A1
Looks up cos1 first, then 2
[3]

(in given range)

(ii)

B1
B1

y always +ve, m always ve.

from (0, 8) to (2, 2) (may be
[2] implied)

(iii)

No turning point on graph or 1:1

B1

cao, independent of graph in (ii)

[1]

(iv)

1
2

y = 5 + 3cos x

M1

Tries to make x subject.

Order; 5, 3, cos1, 2
x 5
x = 2cos1 3

M1

Correct order of operations

A1

cao
[3]

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y = x 3 + px 2

9
(i)

dy
= 3x + 2px
dx
Sets to 0 x = 0 or

2p
3

2 p 4 p3

(0, 0) or
,
3 27

(ii)

cao

M1

Sets differential to 0

A1 A1
cao cao, first A1 for any correct
[4] turning point or any correct pair of
x values. 2nd A1 for 2 complete
TPs

d2 y
= 6x + 2p
dx 2

M1

Other methods include; clear

demonstration of sign change of
gradient, clear reference to the
shape of the curve

At (0, 0) 2p +ve Minimum

A1

www

2p 4p
At
,
3 27

A1

(iii)

B1

2p ve Maximum

y = x 3 + px 2 + px 3x + 2px + p (= 0)
2

Uses b 4 ac
4p 12p< 0
0 <p< 3 aef

[3]
B1
M1

Any correct use of discriminant

cao (condone )

A1
[3]

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y=

10

(i)

dy
4
3 aef
=
3
dx (3 x + 4) 2

3
2
Perpendicular m(x=0) =
2
3

2
( x 0)
3
20
Meets x = 4 at B 4,
3

Eqn of normal y 4 =

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8
3x + 4

m(x=0) =

(ii)

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B1
B1

Without the 3
For 3 even if 1st B mark lost.

M1

Use of m1m2 = 1 after attempting

dy
to find
(x=0)
dx

M1

Unsimplified line equation

A1

cao
[5]

8 (3 x + 4))
8
dx =
3
1
(3 x + 4)

B1 B1

Without 3. For 3

M1 A1

Correct use of correct limits. cao

M1

Correct method for area of

trapezium

Limits from 0 to 4 Area P =

Area Q = Trapezium P
Area of Trapezium =
1
20
64
4 + 4 =
2
3
3
Areas of P and Q are both

32
3

32
3

A1

All correct.
[6]

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