Spaceman. Maths

ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
PURE MATHEMATICS 6042/2

PAPER 2
SPECIMEN PAPER 3 hours
Additional materials:
Answer paper
Graph paper
List of Formulae
Electronic calculator
TIME 3 hours
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name, Centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the answer
paper/answer booklet.
Answer all questions in Section A and any five questions from Section B
If a numerical answer cannot be given exactly, and the accuracy required is not specified in the
question, then in the case of an angle it should be given correct to the nearest degree, and in other
cases it should be given correct to 2 significant figures.
If a numerical value for g is necessary, take g = 9.81 ms-2.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total number of marks for this paper is 120.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.
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Section A (40).
Answer all questions in this section.
d2y æ dy ö
1 (i) If y = e x sin x , show that = 2 ç - y ÷. [3]
dx 2 è dx ø
(ii) Find the Maclaurin expansion of the function e x sin x as far as the term
in x 3 by further differentiation of the result in part (i), [4]
2 (i) Find the equation of a circle which has the points (-7; 3) and (1; 9)
as end points of its diameter. [3]
(ii) Hence or otherwise, find the equation of the tangent to the circle which
passes through the point (-7; 3) . [4]
3 Prove by induction that

𝑛
1 − 𝑝𝑛
∑ 𝑎𝑝𝑟 = 𝑎𝑝 [ ]
1−𝑝
𝑟−1
for all positive integral values of n, where a and p are constants. [8]
4 By using the substitution 𝑢 = 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥, show that

3𝑛
𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥 1 1
∫02 𝑑𝑥 = 4 𝑙𝑛 3 [8]
3+𝑐𝑜𝑠2 𝑥
1 𝑦
5 Let H be the set of all matrices of the form ( ), where y ∈ 𝐼𝑅 .
0 1
Show that
(i) H does not form a group under matrix addition. [4]
(ii) H forms an abelian group under matrix multiplication.

[Assume associativity] [6]
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Section B (80)
Answer any five questions from this section. Each question carries 16 marks.
6 (a) A plane, p , contains the point X with position vector and

the line, l, with vector equation
where l is a parameter.
Find the (i) vector equation of p , [4]
(ii) shortest distance from the origin to p . [5]
(b) Two planes have equations
and .
find the (i) equation of the line of intersection of the two

planes, [4]
(ii) angle between the two planes. [3]
æ 1 -2 ö
7 (a) Given that matrix T = ç ÷,
è 0 1 ø
(i) interpret geometrically the transformation represented by T, [2]
(ii) find the image of a line y = 2x + 3under the transformation

T, giving your answer in the form ax + by + c = 0.
[3]
æ 1 -1 0 ö
ç ÷
(b) (i) Given that matrix N = ç 5 -4 1 ÷,
ç 2 2 1 ÷
è ø
find N−1 , the universe of matrix N. [6]
(ii) Hence, or otherwise solve the simultaneous equations:

x - y = -4
5x - 4y + z = -12
2x + 2y + z = 11
[5]
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8 Given the points A(0; 2; 2), B(4; 1; 0) and C(–2 ; 0, 3).
Find the
(i) value of q, given that the Cartesian equation of a
perpendicular bisector of a line joining the points A and B,
2𝑦−3
passing through point D (1; q; 0) is 𝑥 − 2 = 4 = 𝑧 − 1. [5]
(ii) exact shortest distance of the line in part (i) to the origin, [5]
(iii) Cartesian equation of the plane containing points A, B and C. [6]
9 The temperature of meat in an oven is q . The rate of increase of the

temperature of the meat in the oven is proportional to the difference in the
temperature that exists between the meat and the oven. The oven is kept at
a constant temperature of 100 C at any instant.
dq
(i) Show that = k (100 - q ), where k is a constant. [3]
dt
(ii) A piece of meat which was initially at 4C is placed into the oven at
time t = 0 seconds. After one minute, the temperature rose to 16C.
Express q in terms of t seconds in its simplified form. [8]
(iii) Find q when t = 2.5 minutes. [2]
(iv) Find the time it takes for temperature of meat to rise to 80ºC. [3]
5+i
10 (a) Given that z = , find the fifth roots of z in the form reiq . [8]
2 + 3i
(b) Given that 1+ i is a root of the equation z3 + pz 2 + qz + 6 = 0 where

p and q are constants,
find the
(i) other two roots, [4]
(ii) values of p and q.

[4]

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11 It is given that 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 𝑒 𝑥 .
d2y
(i) Find . [5]
dx 2
𝑑3 𝑦 𝑑2 𝑦
(ii) Show that 𝑑𝑥 3 = 4𝑒 𝑥 + 2𝑥𝑒 𝑥 + 𝑑𝑥 2 . [3]
(iii) Hence, prove by induction that the statement
𝑑𝑥 𝑦 𝑑𝑛−1 𝑦
= (𝑛 − 1)(2𝑒 𝑥 ) + 2𝑥𝑒 𝑥 + 𝑑𝑥 𝑛−1 is true for all positive integers, n,
𝑑𝑥 𝑛
such that n ≥ 2. [8]
12 (a) The 4th term of an arithmetic progression is 42 and the sum of the first
three terms of the series is 12.
Find the
(i) first term and the common difference, [4]

(ii) sum of the first twenty terms.
[4]
(b) The 3rd term of a geometric progression is 36 and the 5th term is 16.
Find the
(i) first term and the common ratio, r, given that r < 0, [4]
(ii) sum to infinity of the series.
[4]

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PAPER 1

Answer paper
Graph paper
List of Formulae
Scientific calculator
TIME 3 hours
Answer all questions.
question, then in the case of an angle it should be given to the nearest degree, and in other cases it
should be given correct to 2 significant figures.
The use of a scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate.
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1 When a polynomial f(x) is divided by (x – 3) the remainder is –9 and when
divided by (2x – 1), the remainder is -6.
Find the remainder when f(x) is divided by (x – 3) (2x – 1). [4]
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2 Given that y = 2x 3 + , find the percentage increase in y as x increases
x
from 2 to 2.003. [4]
The diagram shows a circle centre O and radius r.

A chord PQ subtends a right-angle at the centre O of the circle. QR is a chord
p
such that angle PQR is .
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Show that the shaded area bounded by the chords PQ and QR, and the arc PR is
1 2æp 1 ö
r ç + 3 -1÷. [5]
2 è6 2 ø
4 (i) Sketch on the same diagram the graphs of y = 3x + 4 and y = 2x +1.
(ii) Hence or otherwise, solve the inequality 3x + 4 < 2x +1. [5]
5x 2 - 5x +11
5 Express in partial fractions. [5]
( x - 2) ( x 2 + 3)
Expand (3- 2x ) up to and including the term in x 3, simplifying

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6 (i)
the coefficients.
(ii) Hence state the set of values of x for which the expansion in (i) is valid.
[5]

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7 The variables x and y satisfy a relationship of the form
y = ax 2 + bx , where a and b are constants.
The values obtained in an experiment are shown in the table.
x 1 2 3 4 5
y 1.0 8.4 22.3 39.1 65.8
y
Plot the graph of against x and determine the values of a and b. [5]
x
æ n-2 ö æ n +1 ö æ 4 ö
ç ÷ . ç ÷ ç ÷
8 The position vectors of points A, B and C are ç n ÷ ç n - 4 ÷ and ç 3 ÷
ç 3- n ÷ , ç 2n ÷ ç 5 ÷
è ø è ø è ø
respectively.
(i) Given that AB = 13 units and n > 0, find the value of n. [3]
(ii) Hence find BÂC. [3]
9 Find the equation of a circle whose centre is (5; 4) and touches the line joining
the points (0; 5) and (4; 1). [7]
10 (i) Express 6cosq -8sinq in the form Rcos (q + a ). [2]
(ii) Hence or otherwise, solve the equation
6cosq -8sinq = -2.5 for -180o £ q £180o. [3]
(iii) State the minimum and maximum values of
1
. [2]
6 cosq - 8sinq +13

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11 The parametric equations of a circle are
x = cosecF
y = cot F, where 0 < F < 2p .
dy
(i) Show that = secF. [3]
dx
(ii) Find the equation of the normal to the curve at the point where
p
F = in the form y = mx + c.
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[4]
12 Given that ln y = xy, where y > 0,
dy y2
(i) 1. show that = ,
dx 1- xy
d2y
2. find .
dx 2
[5]
(ii) Hence or otherwise, find the Maclaurin expansion of y up to and including

the term in x2. [4]
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The diagram shows the region A bounded by the x-axis and the
curve y = sin x + 3 cos x.
(a) Find the area of region A. [4]

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(b) (i) Express sin x + 3 cos x in the form R sin ( x + a ).
(ii) Hence find the volume of the solid formed when A is rotated
completely about the x-axis, leaving your answer in terms of p . [5]
14 Two complex numbers z = x + iy and w = a +ib are such that
z + iw = 2 and iz + w = 2 +3i
Find
(i) 1. z,
2. w, [4]
(ii) the modulus of zw, [2]
z
(iii) the argument of . [3]
w
15 (i) Use the trapezium rule with 4 equal intervals to estimate the value of
ò p cosec x dx, giving your answer correct to 3 decimal places.

2
2
[4]
6
p
ò
2
(ii) Evaluate exactly cosec 2 xdx. [4]
p
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(iii) Calculate the percentage error in using the trapezium rule as an

approximation to the integral. [2]
16 (i) By sketching two appropriate graphs, show that the equation
( x -1) e x = x has two real roots. [3]
(ii) Show by calculation, that one of the roots lies between x = 1.2
and x = 1.5. [3]
(iii) Taking x1 =1.2 as a first approximation to the root of the equation,

use the Newton Raphson method twice to obtain the root correct to 4
decimal places. [4]

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17 A rectangular tank has a square base with sides 3 m long and height
5 m.
The tank is initially full of water. The water leaks out through the base and
sides of the tank at a rate proportional to the total area in contact with the
water. When the depth of the water is 3 m, the level of water is falling at a
rate of 0.3 m/h.
If y denotes the depth of water in the tank after t, hours,
dy -3 æ 4y ö
(i) show that = ç +1÷, [5]
dt 50 è 3 ø
(ii) solve the differential equation in (i), giving y in terms of t, [6]
(iii) find how long it takes for the tank to be half full. [2]

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General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level
MATHEMATICS 4004/2
PAPER 2
SPECIMEN PAPER 2 hours 30 minutes
Candidates answer on the question paper.
Additional materials: Geometrical instruments
Mathematical tables/Electronic calculator
Allow candidates 5 minutes to count pages before the examination.
This booklet should not be punched or stapled and pages should not be removed.
TIME 2 hours 30 minutes
Write your name, Centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page and
your Centre number and Candidate number on the top right corner of every page of this paper.
Answer all questions in Section A and any four from Section B.
Check that all the pages are in the booklet and ask the invigilator for a replacement if there are
duplicate or missing pages.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper using black or blue pens.
If working is needed for any question it must be shown in the space below that question.
Omission of essential working will result in loss of marks.
Decimal answers which are not exact should be given correct to three significant figures unless
stated otherwise. Answers in degrees should be given to one decimal place.

Mathematical tables or electronic calculators may be used to evaluate explicit numerical expressions.
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Section A [52 marks]
Answer all the questions in this section.
æ 3 1ö 5
1 (a) Find the value of ç1 + 2 ÷ ¸ .
è 4 3ø 6
Answer (a) ____________________________________________ [3]
(b) (i) Factorise completely y2 +10y - 24,
Answer (b) (i) ______________________________________ [2]
(b) (ii) Factorise completely 27 - 3x 2 .
Answer (b) (ii) ____________________________________________ [2]
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1 (c) It is given that f(x) = 10 + 3x - x 2 .
(i) Find, f(2).
Answer (i) ____________________________________ [1]
(ii) Find the values of x when f(x) = 0.
Answer (ii) x = _______________ or _________________ [3]

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2 (a)
The diagram shows a quadrilateral ABCD with BC = 8 cm, AC = 12 cm

CÂD = 46,5 and AB̂C = AĈD = 90o .
(i) Calculate AB,
Answer (i) AB = ________________________cm [2]

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2 (a) (ii) Calculate CD.
Answer (ii) CD = _______________________cm [2]
(a) (iii) Calculate the area of quadrilateral ABCD.
Answer (a) (iii) _____________________________cm2 [3]

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2 (b) Four interior angles of a nonagon have a sum of 460. The
remaining interior angles are equal. Find the size of each of
the remaining angles.
Answer (b) ______________________________________ [2]
(c) A shop sells a refrigerator at $ 540. In the previous year the cost
of the same type of a refrigerator was 8 % less.
Calculate the cost price of the same type of refrigerator in the

previous year.
Answer (c) $_____________________________________ [2]

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æ ö æ ö
3 (a) It is given that M = ç 8 -4 ÷ and N = ç 1 ÷.
è -5 3 ø è 3 ø
(i) Find MN.
Answer (a) (i) _______________________________ [2]
(ii) Find M −1 , the inverse of M.
Answer (a) (ii) _______________________________ [2]
(iii) Find M2.
Answer (a) (iii) _______________________________ [2]

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2x -1 3x - 5
3 (b) Express - as a single fraction in its simplest form.
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Answer (b) _____________________________________________ [3]
(c) The area of a trapezium is 63 cm2 and the sum of the lengths of
its two parallel sides is 22,5 cm.
Calculate the perpendicular distance between the two parallel

sides.
Answer (c) ___________________________________________cm [2]

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4 (a) In a survey, a class of 40 music students were taught to play mbira,

piano and guitar. At the end of their course they were asked to state
at least one of the three instruments they found enjoyable to play.
The table shows the students’ choices.
type of instrument indicated as enjoyable number of students

mbira 18
piano 14
guitar 20
mbira only 10
piano only 8
mbira and guitar 6
piano and mbira 5
guitar and piano 4
all the three 3
The Venn diagram shows some of the number of students in each subset.

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4 (a) (i) Find the values of w, x, y and z.
Answer (a) (i) w = ____________________________________
x = ____________________________________
y = ____________________________________
z = _____________________________________ [4]
(i) If two students were selected at random from the class, find
the probability that both enjoyed playing the guitar.
Answer (ii) _____________________________________________ [2]

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4 (b) Solve the equation 9 m-1 = 27.
Answer (b) m = _________________________________ [3]

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5 Answer the whole of this question on page 13.
Use ruler and compasses only for all constructions and show clearly all
construction lines and arcs.
All constructions should be done on a single diagram.
Line AB on page 13 is equal to 8 cm.
(a) Construct on a single diagram
(i) parallelogram ABCD with AB = 8 cm, BC = 10 cm, and

AB̂C = 120.
(ii) the locus of points equidistant from B and C,
(iii) the bisector of AB̂C .

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(b) Mark and label the point X that lies on the bisector of AB̂C
and is equidistant from B and C. [1]
(c) Describe the locus that the bisector of angle ABC represents. [2]
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Answer (a) (i) on diagram [3]
(ii) on diagram [2]
(iii) on diagram [2]
(b) on diagram [1]
(c) _____________________________________________
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Section B [48 marks]
Answer any four questions in this section
Each question carries 12 marks.
p - 2x
6 (a) Make x the subject of the formula y = .
x
Answer (a) x = _______________________________________ [3]
(b)
In the diagram, A, B, C and D are points on the circumference of a circle

with centre O. CD is a diameter of the circle, AÔD = 50 and OA is
parallel to CB.
(i) Find OĈA.
Answer (b) (i) OĈA = __________________________ [2]

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6 (b) (ii) Find OÂD.
Answer (ii) OÂD = _________________________________ [2]
(iii) Find AB̂C.
Answer (iii) AB̂C = ______________________________________ [3]
(iv) Find CÂB.
Answer (iv) CÂB = ______________________________________ [2]

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7 The table shows of values for the function y = x ( 5 - x ).
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x -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
y -3 0 2 3 p 2 0 -3
(a) Calculate the value of p.
Answer (a) p = _______________________________________ [1]
Answer this part of the question on the grid on page 17.
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(b) Draw the graph of y = x ( 5 - x ) for -1£ x £ 6 and -4 £ y £ 4. [4]
2
(c) Use the graph to estimate the
(i) maximum value of y,
(ii) range of values of x for which y is positive. [2]
(d) By drawing a suitable straight line, solve the equation
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x ( 5 - x ) = x -1. [3]
2
(e) Find the area bounded by the curve, the x-axis and the lines x = 2
and x = 4. [2]

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(b) on diagram [4]

(c) (i) y = _________________________________ [1]
(ii) _____________________________________ [1]
(d) on diagram
___________________________________________ [3]
(e) ___________________________________________ [2]

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8 (a) (i) Show that - = 3 reduces to 3x 2 + 3x - 4 = 0.
1- x x
Answer (a) (i)
[3]
(ii) Solve the equation 3x2 + 3x – 4 = 0, giving the answers

correct to 3 significant figures.
Answer (a) (ii) x = _________________ or _________________ [5]

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8 (b)
The diagram shows the unshaded region R defined by three

inequalities, one of which is y ³ 4 - x.
(i) Write down the other two inequalities.
Answer (b) (i) ______________________________________________
______________________________________________ [2]
(ii) Find the maximum value of 3y + x, given that x and

y satisfy these three inequalities.
Answer (b) (ii) _______________________________________ [2]

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æ ö
9 (a) If v = ç 8 ÷ and v =17, find the two possible values of u.
è u ø
Answer (a) u = ______________ or _____________ [3]
9 (b)
In the diagram, XZ = p, XY = q and M is a point on YZ such that 3YM = YZ.
(i) 1. Express YZ as simply as possible in terms of p and /or q.
Answer (b) (i) 1. YZ = __________________________ [1]

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9 (b) 2. Express YM as simply as possible in terms of p and /or q.
Answer (b) (i) 2. YM = ____________________ [1]
3. Express XM as simply as possible in terms of p and /or q.
Answer (b) (i) 3. XM = __________________________ [2]
(ii) Given that N is the point such that XN = hXZ, express XN in

terms of h and p.
Answer (b) (ii) XN = ____________________________________ [1]
(iii) Given also that XM = h p + k q, use the two expressions for XM to

find the value of h and the value of k.
(iii) h = _________________________________
k = _________________________________ [2]

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XN
9 (b) (iv) 1. Write down the numerical value of ,
NZ
XN
Answer (b) (iv) 1. = ________________________ [1]
NZ
2. Write the ratio of the area of D XYN : area of D XYZ

in its simplest form.
Answer (b) (iv) 2. _____________________________ [1]

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10 Answer the whole of this question on page 24.
The triangle LMN has vertices at L (3; 1). M (2; 2) and N (0; 1).
(a) Draw and label triangle LMN. [1]
(b) Triangle LMN is mapped onto triangle L1M1N1 by a reflection in the

line y =1.
(i) Draw and label line y = 1, [1]
(ii) Draw and label triangle L1M1N1. [2]
(c) Triangle LMN is mapped onto triangle L2M2N2 by a rotation through

180 about the point (-1; 0).
Draw and label triangle L2M2N2. [3]
(d) Triangle L3M3N3 is the image of triangle LMN under a transformation

æ ö
P, represented by the matrix ç -2 0 ÷.
è 0 1 ø
(i) Draw and label triangle L3M3N3.

(ii) Describe fully the single transformation P, which maps triangle
LMN onto triangle L3M3N3. [5]
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Answer (a) on diagram [1]
(b) (i) on the diagram [1]
(ii) on the diagram [2]
(c) on the diagram [3]
(d) (i) on the diagram [2]
(ii) __________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________ [3]

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11 The marks obtained by 80 students in a Mathematics test are shown in the table.
mark m (%) frequency

0 < m £ 20 0
2 0 < m £ 30 5
30 < m £ 40 19
40 < m £ 50 18
50 < m £ 60 16
60 < m £ 70 14
70 < m £ 80 4
80 < m £ 90 2
90 < m £100 2
(a) Estimate the mean mark for the students’ test marks.
Answer (a) ________________________________ [3]

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11 (b) The following is an incomplete cumulative frequency table for the
distribution.
Mark (%) m ≤ 20 m ≤ 30 m ≤ 40 m ≤ 50 m ≤ 60 m ≤ 70 m ≤ 80 m ≤ 90 m ≤ 100
Cumulativ
e 0 5 24 42 58 72 q 78 80
frequency
(i) Find the value of q.
Answer (b) (i) q = ______________________________________ [1]
Answer the whole of this part of the question on the grid on page 27.
(ii) Draw a cumulative frequency curve to illustrate this information. [4]
(iii) Showing your method clearly on the graph, use your graph to
estimate the
1. median mark,
2. number of students whose marks were more than 45 %

but less than 75 %. [4]

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11 (b) (ii)
Answer (b) (ii) on diagram [4]
(iii) 1. ____________________________ [2]
2. ____________________________ [2]

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12 In this question take p to be .
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curved surface of a cone = 𝝅rl

[ 𝟏 ]
volume of a cone = 𝟑 𝝅r 2 h
(a) A right cone, made of paper, has a base radius of 8 cm and a slant
height of 10 cm.
(i) Calculate the perpendicular height of the cone.
Answer (a) (i) _____________________________cm [2]
(ii) Calculate the curved surface area of the cone.
Answer (a) (ii) ______________________________cm2 [2]

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12 (a) (iii) Calculate the volume of the cone.
Answer (a) (iii) ______________________________cm3 [2]
(b) The cone is cut open to make a sector ABC of a circle centre O as
shown in the diagram.

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12 (b) Calculate reflex AÔC.
Answer (b) AÔC = _______________________________________ [3]
(c) Another cone, PQR, which is similar to the right cone in (a) has a slant
height of 18 cm.
Calculate the base area of the cone PQR.
(c) ______________________________________________ [3]

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MATHEMATICS 4004/1
PAPER 1
Geometrical instruments


Write your name, Centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page and your
Centre number and Candidate number on the top right corner of every page of this paper.

Decimal answers which are not exact should be given correct to three significant figures unless stated
otherwise.
Mathematical tables, slide rules and calculators should not be brought into the examination
room.

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This question paper consists of 28 printed pages.
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NEITHER MATHEMATICAL TABLES NOR SLIDE RULES NOR

CALCULATORS MAY BE USED IN THIS PAPER.
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1 (a) Find the value of .
0, 04
(b) Simplify 1 1 - 4 ¸ 2 giving the answer as a fraction in its simplest form.

2 7 3
Answer (a) ____________________ [1]
(b) ____________________ [2]

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2 Given that p = - 4, q = 3 and r = -1, evaluate
(a) p+q,
r
(b) p2 q - r.
Answer (a) _____________________________ [1]
(b) _____________________________ [2]

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3 In an athletics competition, under 20 boys compete in a 5 000 m race, while

under 16 boys compete in a 3 000 m race.
(a) Calculate the difference in the distances they run giving the answer in
standard form.
(b) A lap is 400 m long.
Find the number of laps in the 5 000 m race.
Answer (a) ______________________________ [2]
(b) ______________________________ [1]

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4 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = (−2) and 𝑶𝑸

It is given that 𝑶𝑷 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = ( 12 ) where O is the origin.
7 −5
(a) Express ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗

𝑷𝑸 as a column vector.
(b) Find
(i) ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ |,
|𝑶𝑸
(ii) the co-ordinates of M, the midpoint of PQ.
æ ö
Answer (a) ç ÷ [1]
è ø
(b) (i) _________________ [1]
(ii) ( ; ) [1]

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5 (a) Express 1  33 + 2  33 +1  31 as a number in base 3.
(b) Convert 10110 to a number in base 9.
(c) Evaluate 2037 -154 7 giving the answer in base 7.
Answer (a) _____________________________ [1]
(b) _____________________________ [1]
(c) _____________________________ [1]

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6 Solve the simultaneous equations:
2x + 3y = 28
x + 5y = 35
Answer x = _______________________________
y = _______________________________ [3]
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7 Solve the equation:
2y + 5 9
=
3y - 2 4
Answer y = _________________________ [3]

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8 Make a the subject of the formula + = 3.
a b
Answer __________________________________ [3]

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9 When baking scones, a baker mixes six cups of flour, one cup of sugar, two
cups of water and half a cup of milk, together with other ingredients.
(a) Express the quantities of flour, sugar, water and milk as a ratio in its
simplest form.
(b) Calculate the number of cups of water needed if the baker uses four
cups of flour.
Answer (a) : : : [1]
(b) ________________________ [2]

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10 The probability that Sihle will bring a calculator is 5 while that for Yemurai
6
3
is .
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Giving the answer as a fraction in its simplest form, find the probability that,
(a) Sihle will not bring a calculator for the lesson,
(b) only one of them will bring a calculator for the lesson.
Answer (a) ___________________________ [1]
(b) ___________________________ [2]

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11 (a) Write down the special name given to a polygon with five sides.
(b) State, for a regular five sided polygon, the
(i) number of lines of symmetry,
(ii) order of rotational symmetry.
Answer (a) _________________________ [1]
(b) (i) ___________________ [1]
(ii) ___________________ [1]

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12 Solve the inequality 2 - x £ 2x -1<11, giving the answer in the form a £ x < b,
where a and b are integers.
Answer £ x < [3]

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In the diagram, A, B and C are positions of 3 boreholes where BA = BC. The

borehole at C has a bearing of 116 from the borehole at B.
Calculate
(a) AĈB,
(b) the bearing of the borehole at A from the borehole at C.
Answer (a) AĈB = ________________________ [1]
(b) _______________________________ [2]

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14 (a) If log10 7 = 0,8451, evaluate
(i) log10 0,07,
(ii) log10 49.
æ1ö
(b) Evaluate log 2 ç ÷.
è 64 ø
Answer (a) (i) _________________________ [1]
(ii) _________________________ [1]
(b) _______________________________ [2]

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15 The table shows part of Ms Dube’s payslip for a particular month.
Earnings $ Deductions $
transport allowance 100,00 pension contribution 6,00
housing allowance 129,00 union subscription 10,00
medical aid 8,00
Insurance 17,50
basic salary 275,00 total deductions ______
net salary ______
(a) Calculate the
(i) total deductions,
(ii) net salary.
(b) Express the pension contribution as a percentage of her basic salary.
Answer (a) (i) $________________________ [1]
(ii) $________________________ [1]
(b) ______________________________ % [2]

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16 (a) Evaluate 814.
(b) Find x if 9 x-1 ´ 33x-2 = 3.
Answer (a) ___________________________ [2]
(b) x = [2]

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Given that y is inversely proportional to ( x -1) and that y = 2 when x = 7,

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(a) express y in terms of x,
(b) calculate the values of x when y = 8.
Answer (a) y = [2]
(b) x = or [2]

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18 A luxury coach leaves Bulawayo for Harare every morning at 7.30 am and
arrives in Harare at 1.00 pm.
(a) Express the departure time as a time in the 24 hour notation.
(b) Calculate the total time taken to travel from Bulawayo to Harare.
(c) Calculate the average speed of the bus to the nearest whole number if
the distance from Bulawayo to Harare is 439 km.
Answer (a) ___________________________ [1]
(b) ___________________________ [1]
(c) _______________________km/h [2]

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19 Factorise completely
(a) cg - dg - ch + dh,
(b) 5d 2 - d - 4.
Answer
(a) ___________________ [2]
(b) ___________________ [2]

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The pie chart shows the distribution of an athlete’s daily exercise programme.
(a) Calculate the value of x.
(b) If the athlete spent 18 minutes jogging, calculate the
(i) time she spent on weight lifting,
(ii) total time spent exercising.
Answer (a) x = ____________________________ [1]
(b) (i) ______________________________ [1]
(ii) ______________________________ [2]

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21
In the diagram, PQR is an isosceles triangle such that PQ = PR = 7 cm and

PR̂Q = 35o .
Using as much of the information given below as is necessary, calculate
(a) QR,
(b) the area of triangle PQR.
Answer (a) __________________________________cm [2]
(b) __________________________________cm2 [2]

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22 It is given that, the universal set  has subsets P, Q and R such that
x = { x :31£ x < 37 and x is an integer}
P = { x : x is a multiple of 3},
Q = { x : x is a factor of 99} and
R = { x : x is a prime number} .
(a) List all the elements of R.
(b) Write down n ( P ÈR )¢ .
(c) List all elements of ( P È Q ÈR )¢ .
Answer (a) __________________________ [1]
(b) __________________________ [1]
(c) __________________________ [2]

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23 A map is drawn to a scale of 1: 75 000.
(a) Calculate in km the actual distance between two towns which are
40 cm apart on the map.
(b) An airport has an actual area of 22,5 km2.
Calculate in cm2 the area of the airport on the map.
Answer (a) ______________________ km [2]
(b) ______________________ cm2 [2]
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In the diagram, a moving object decelerates from a speed of 30 m/s to a

speed of 18 m/s in 4 seconds and further decelerates from a speed of
18 m/s to rest after a further 6 seconds.
Calculate the
(a) speed of the object after the first 2 seconds,
(b) total distance covered by the object in the 10 seconds.
Answer (a) ____________________________________m/s [2]
(b) ____________________________________ m [2]

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The diagram shows three shapes A, B and C on a Cartesian plane.
(a) Describe completely the single transformation which maps

shape A onto shape B.
(b) Shape B is mapped onto shape C by a transformation P.

Describe fully the transformation P.
Answer (a) _____________________________________

_____________________________________
_____________________________________ [3]
(b) _____________________________________
_____________________________________ [2]
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In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle. TAS is a tangent to the circle at A,
BÂS = 40 and O B̂C = 54.
Calculate,
(a) OÂB ,
(b) AÔB ,
(c) AD̂C,
(d) reflex AÔC.
Answer (a) OÂB = _____________________________ [1]
(b) AÔB = _____________________________ [1]
(c) AD̂C = _____________________________ [2]
(d) reflex AÔC = ________________________ [2]

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æ x ö æ 3 -2 ö æ 7 ö
27 If F = ç 3 ÷, G = ç ÷ and H = ç ÷ ,
è - 4 - 6 ø è 2 -1 ø è 1 ø
find
(a) F + 3G in terms of x,
(b) the value of x if the determinant of F is –14,
(c) GH.
Answer (a) ______________________ [2]
(b) ______________________ [2]
(c) _______________________ [2]

ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS 6002/1

PAPER 1
Answer paper
Graph paper
List of Formula
TIME 3 hours
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1 A machine is programmed to cut lengths of string from a uniform string
coming up continuously from a factory belt. The lengths are all measured in
metres, and are as follows:
213 22 3 233 120 3

; ; ; …, .
100 100 100 100
Calculate the total length of the string cut, giving your answer in kilometres. [4]
2 The points A, B and C have position vectors
a = i - 3j, b = 2i - j + k and c =10 j +10k respectively.
(i) Calculate the product a. ( b ´ c) . [4]
(ii) Describe fully the geometrical meaning of this product. [2]
3 A matrix, M, is given by
æ ö
ç 1 3 ÷
-
ç 2 2 ÷ .
M = ç ÷
ç 3 1 ÷
ç 2 ÷ø
è 2
(i) Find M3 . [3]
(ii) Hence or otherwise find M 6 . [1]
(iii) Describe fully, the geometrical transformation represented by the

matrix M3 . [3]
4 The function f ( x ) is given by f ( x ) = 4x 2 - 4x - 3.
Express f ( x ) in the form ( ax + b) + c, where a, b and c are integers.

2
(i) [2]
(ii) Using an appropriate change of variable, or otherwise, show that
1 æ 7 + 45 ö
ò
4 1
dx = l n ç ÷. [6]
3
f ( x) 2 è 5+ 21 ø

3
5 (i) The integral ln is given by
ln = ò sin 5xdx.
n
Use integration by parts, or otherwise, to show that
1 æ n -1 ö
ln = - cos5x sin n-1 5x + ç ÷ l n -2 . [6]
5n è n ø
(ii) Hence evaluate
ò 0
6 sin 4 5xdx. [3]
6 A curve, C, has a function y = k x, where k is a positive constant and 2 £ x £ 4.
dy
(i) Find , giving your answer in terms of x and k. [2]
dx
(ii) The curve, C, is rotated completely about the x-axis.
Show that the area of the surface generated, Sk, is
pk ì 3 3ü
Sk = í(16 + k 2 ) 2 - (8 + k 2 ) 2 ý. [6]
6 î þ
(iii) Hence evaluate S2 – S1 giving your answer correct to 3 decimal places. [2]

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7 It is given that a matrix
æ 1 2 -4 ö
ç ÷
A = ç 2 0 -1 ÷ has a determinant 3.
ç -2 3 k ÷
è ø
(a) (i) Find the value of k.
(ii) Using this value of k, find adj.A, the adjoint matrix of A.
(iii) Hence or otherwise, write down A-1 .

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(b) It is given that when the point (a; b; c) is transformed by the matrix A,
its image is (-8;-9; 3).
Find the values of a, b and c. [3]
8 A set G = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4}, where the elements are defined from the turning of
a minute hand of a clock as follows:
0 = a turn through 0 minutes or multiples of 60 minutes.
1 = a turn through 12 minutes
Defining a * b as “ a turn of the element a followed by a turn of the element b”.
(i) Construct the multiplication table for all the elements of the set G. [2]
(ii) Show that the set G is a group. [5]
(iii) Find the order of each of the elements. [2]
(iv) Establish whether the set G forms an abelian group. Give a reason for
your answer. [2]

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9 A curve, C, is given parametrically as
y = coshbt and x = sinhat where a and b are constants and t is the

parameter.
dy
(a) Find in terms of a, b, and t. [2]
dx
(b) In the case where b = 4 and a = 2, find the cartesian equation of curve
dy
C in the form y = f ( x ) and show that = 4x. [4]
dx
(c) Hence show that the length, L, of curve C between the points
where x = 1 and x = 2 is
1 1 ì 8 + 65 ü
L = 65 - 17 + l n í ý [6]
2 8 î 4 + 17 þ
é
ê You may make use of the standard integration given as
ë
x 2 2 a2 xù
ò a 2
+ x 2
dx =
2
a + x + sinh-1 ú
2 aû
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10 The function f ( x ) is given by f ( x ) = + 3x.
( x +1)
3
(i) Write down the expression for f ¢ ( x ) and f ¢¢ ( x ). [2]
(ii) Hence find the coordinates of the turning point(s) for the curve y = f ( x ),
stating their nature. [6]
(iii) Write down the equations of the asymptote(s) of the curve y = f ( x ) and
hence sketch the curve showing any intercepts with the axes. [5]
11 (a) Solve the differential equation
dy
+10y (10x - 3) = ( 2x ) , given that y = 0 when x = 1.
-1 -1
[6]
dx
(b) A curve, S, has its differential equation
d2y dy
- 2k + k 2 y = 0 , where k is a constant.
dx 2
dx

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(i) Find the general solution of the differential equation.
(ii) Hence find the exact particular solution of the differential

equation, given that the curve, S, passes through the points (0; 4),
æ 1 ö
(ln 2; 0) and ç l n ; 32 ÷ .
è 2 ø
[8]
12 A line, l1, has an equation r = i - j - 3k + l ( i + 4 j - k, ) and the line, l2 , passes

through the points A(0; 6; 6) and B (8; -6; -34).
(i) Find the vector equation of l2 and show that the lines l1 and l2
are perpendicular to each other. [4]
(ii) Find the point of intersection of l1 and l2. [4]
(iii) 1. Find the cartesian equation of the plane, p , which contains both
l1 and l2 .
2. Calculate the distance of the point P (1; -7; 1) from the plane p . [8]

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PAPER 2
Answer paper
Graph paper
List of Formulae
TIME 3 hours
Answer all questions
If a numerical value for g is necessary, take g = 9.81 ms2.
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Section (A) : Mechanics [60]
The diagram shows a particle of mass 2m kg attached to one end of a light

inextensible string of length 1.3 metres. The other end of the string is attached
to a fixed point A. The particle moves at a constant speed in a horizontal circle
with the string inclined at an angle of 35 to the vertical.
Calculate the angular speed of the particle. [6]
2 A uniform rectangular lamina ABCD has a mass of 10 kg. AD = BC = 2a and

AB = DC = a. The lamina rests in a fixed vertical plane with A on a rough
horizontal table. Side AD is inclined at 30 to the horizontal. A force, P, acting
along the side DC maintains equilibrium.
Find
(i) P correct to 2 decimal places, [4]
(ii) the normal reaction at A. [5]
3 A small particle, P, of mass 1 kg is threaded on to a smooth circular wire which

is fixed in a vertical plane. The radius of the circle with centre O is 0.5 m. The
particle is slightly disturbed from rest at the highest point A of the wire.
Find in terms of g, the
(i) speed of P when AÔP is 90, [3]
(ii) speed of P when it reached the lowest point, [3]
(iii) reaction, R, between the wire and the particle at the lowest point. [3]

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4
The diagram shows a particle of mass 2 kg which is suspended from a

spring of modulus of elasticity, l . The end of the spring is attached to a fixed
point O and the natural length of the spring is 1 metre. The particle remains at
rest when the stretch is 0.1 m. The spring is stretched a further x metres.
(i) Find the modulus of elasticity, l, in terms of g. [3]
(ii) Hence show that 𝑥̈ = −10𝑔𝑥. [4]
(iii) Find the period of the motion. [3]
5 A smooth sphere, A, of mass 2 kg moving in a straight line, with a speed of

4 ms-1, on a smooth horizontal plane, collides with a stationary smooth sphere,
B, of mass 3 kg. B then collides with a vertical wall which is perpendicular
to the direction of motion of the sphere. After rebounding from the wall, B
1
collides with A and coalesce. The coefficient of restitution is at all impacts.
4
Find the
(i) speed of the spheres after the first impact, [5]
(ii) impulse the wall exerts on sphere B, [4]
(iii) speed of the spheres when they coalesce. [3]

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6 A particle moves in a straight line with an initial velocity of 5 6 ms-1 . The

particle moves against a resistive force that produces a retardation. The
retardation increases at a rate directly proportional to the distance moved.
It is also given that the retardation increases from 2 ms-2 to 6 ms-2 to cover a
distance of 10 metres.
The particle has a velocity, v ms-1, when it has moved a distance of x metres.
dv 1
(a) Show that v = - (10 + 2x ). [5]
dx 5
(b) Hence or otherwise, find the
(i) distance moved by the particle in coming to rest,
(ii) time taken in coming to rest.

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Section (B): Statistics [60]
7 At Chizo Secondary School, the average pass rate in mathematics at ‘A’ level
was 40 %. The school hired an experienced mathematics teacher and 4 out of 9
students passed.
Test at 5 % level of significance whether there is evidence of an improvement

in the results. [7]
8 The distance travelled by a commuter driver in a day is assumed to be normally

distributed with a mean 360 km and a standard deviation 60 km.
(a) Find the probability that the average distance travelled per day will be
more than 370 km. [4]
(b) A random sample of 30 days travelled gave a mean distance of 350 km.
Calculate the 98 % confidence interval of the mean distance travelled

correct to 1 decimal place. [3]
9 Motor vehicles pass through a toll-gate independently and at random. Heavy

vehicles pass at an average rate of 2 in any 30-minute period and light vehicles
at a mean rate of 6 in any 30-minute period.
Calculate the probability that in any
(i) 30-minute period, there will be exactly 4 vehicles passing through

the toll gate, [3]
(ii) 5 minute period, there will be more than 2 vehicles passing through
the toll gate. [4]
10 Some dogs whose mean mass was 6.5 kg, were given a special diet and were to
undergo a routine inspection of their masses. After a certain period, five dogs
were chosen at random and their masses in kgs, were
6.2; 5.8; 7.0; 8.7; 9.1.
(a) State two conditions that are necessary for the valid use of a t-test to test
a hypothesis about the mean mass of the dogs. [2]
(b) Use a 5 % level of significance, to find out whether the special diet
increases the masses of the dogs. [7]

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11 In a hospital maternity unit, the weights of newly born babies were recorded.
The mean weight of female babies was 2 200 g with a standard deviation of 60 g.
The mean weight of male babies was 3 000 g with a standard deviation of 50 g.
Two newly born babies, a male and a female, were chosen at random and their
weights observed .
(a) Find the probability that 3 times the weight of the female baby is less
than 2 times the weight of the male baby. [5]
(b) It is found that 2 % of the babies develop some respiratory problems

immediately after birth.
Find using a suitable approximation, the probability that out of 100

randomly chosen babies, more than 2 develop respiratory problems. [4]
12 The table shows values of two variables x and y, x being the mass of a
child immediately after birth and y being the mass of the mother’s
placenta.
x (kg) 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2
y (kg) 0.37 0.42 0.43 0.45 0.5 0.54
(a) Explain what is meant by the term correlation. [1]

(b) (i) Calculate the product moment correlation coefficient between
the mass of baby x, and the mass of the mother’s placenta y and
comment on the value.
(ii) Find the equation of the regression line y on x.
(iii) Find the mass of the mother’s placenta when the mass of the
baby is 2.3 kg. [9]
13 A manufacturing company has to make 5 deliveries of a particular product per

day to retail outlets. The probability that a delivery is accepted is 0.3. During
90 days the number of deliveries accepted in each day were recorded as shown:
number of deliveries 0 1 2 3 4 5
frequency 5 10 15 30 20 10
Test at 5 % level of significance whether a Binomial distribution is an adequate

model for testing this data. [11]

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PAPER 1
Additional materials: Formulae booklet
Mathematical tables/ electronic calculator

stated otherwise. Answers in degrees should be given correct to one decimal place.

Electronic calculators or Mathematical tables may be used to evaluate explicit numerical expressions.
________________________________________________________________________________
This specimen paper consists of 13 printed pages and 3 blank page.

Copyright: Zimbabwe School Examinations Council, Specimen.

2
Answer all questions
1 Solve the simultaneous equations:
y = x 2 +5x -3
2y = 3x -2
Answer ______________________________________
______________________________________ [5]
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2 (i) Find the gradient of the curve y = x 2 + 𝑥 ≠ 0, at a point P (2; 16).
x
Answer (i) ___________________________________ [2]
(ii) The tangent to the curve in (i) at P meets the x - axis at A and the y - axis at B.
Calculate the area of the triangle AOB where O is the origin.
Answer (ii) _________________________________ [3]

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3 (a) A circular cylinder has radius r cm, height 4r cm and volume V .
dv
Express V in terms of r and hence find .
dr
Answer ______________________________________ [2]
( )( )
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(b) The coefficient of x 3 in the expansion of 2+ ax 1-3x is 405.
Find the value of a.
Answer _______________________________________ [3]
4 The points A, B and C have coordinates (– 2; 1), (3; 11) and (– 1; 8)

respectively. The line from C is perpendicular to AB and meets AB at the
point N.
(a) Find the equations of AB and CN.
Answer ______________________________________ [4]
(b) Calculate the coordinates of N.
Answer ______________________________________ [3]
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5 (a) Solve the inequality x 2 + 4x -5 <5x -3.
Answer __________________________________________ [4]
(b) The expressions x 3 - ax + a2 and ax 3 + x 2 -17 have the same

remainder when divided by . Find the possible values of a.
Answer __________________________________________ [4]
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6 A function f is defined by f : x ® 5- , x ¹ 0.
x
(a) Find ()
f -1 x .
Answer _________________________________________ [3]
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6 (b) ()
Find the value of x for which f -1 x is undefined.
Answer _________________________________ [3]
(c) Find the values of x for which f x () ()

= f -1 x .
Answer _________________________________ [4]
7 The position vectors of points A and B relative to an origin O, are
OA = 10i + 9j and OB = 14i + 2j
(a) Find angle AOB.
Answer _______________________________ [4]
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7 (b) A third point P has position vector = qi+13j.
Find the
(i) vector in terms of q,
Answer _______________________________ [1]
(ii) vector in terms of q,
Answer ________________________________ [1]
(ii) values of q for which and are perpendicular,
Answer ________________________________ [3]
(iii) value of q for which and are equal in length.
Answer ________________________________ [3]
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8 The following table shows the experimental values of two variables x and y.
x 7 8 9 10 11 12
y 40 46 53 60 69 78
The variables x and y are related by the equation y = ax 2 + b.
(a) Draw a suitable straight line graph on page 7 .
Answer on graph [7]
(b) Use the graph to estimate the
(i) values of a and b,
Answer a = _____________________________________
b = _____________________________________ [3]
(iii) value of y when x = 8,4.
Answer y = _________________________ [2]
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8 (a)
[7]
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ò (3sin x - 4cos2x )dx

p
2
9 (a) Evaluate
0
Answer _______________________________ [4]
(b) Given that, Sin b = p where b is an acute angle measured in

degrees, obtain an expression, in terms of p, for
(i) tan b,
Answer _______________________________ [2]
(iii) Sin ( 180 + b ).
Answer ______________________________ [2]
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(c)
The diagram shows a sector OAB of a circle centre O and radius 12cm.
AÔB = q radians. The area of the sector is 150 .
Calculate the
(i) size of angle AOB,
Answer _______________________ [2]
(ii) length of arc AB.
Answer ______________________ [2]

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10 A curve is represented parametrically by
x = t 2 +3t ; y = t 2 -2t.
Find
dy
(a) an expression for in terms of t,
dx
Answer ___________________________ [4]
(b) the coordinates of the stationary point of the curve.
Answer _________________________ [4]
(c) the values of t at the points of intersection of the curve with the
line 4y + x = 10,
Answer _______________________ [4]

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11 (a) Find
4x 2 + 3
(i) ò x 2 dx ,
Answer _____________________________ [3]
ò (2x -1) dx.

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(ii)
Answer ____________________________ [2]
(b) Find the range of values of p for which the roots of the equation
( )
3x 2 -3px + p2 - p-3 = 0 are real.
Answer _____________________________ [4]
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(c) The diagram shows part of the curve y = 2+ , 𝑥 ≠ −1.
x +1
Find the volume generated when the shaded area is rotated through 360
about the x-axis.
Answer ______________________________ [3]
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PAPER 2
Additional materials: Data booklet
Mathematical tables/ electronic calculator
Answer all questions in Section A and any four from Section B.
stated otherwise. Answers in degrees should be given correct to one decimal place.

Electronic calculators or Mathematical tables may be used to evaluate explicit numerical expressions.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
This specimen paper consists of 18 printed pages and 2 blank pages.
Copyright: Zimbabwe School Examinations Council, Specimen.

Answer all questions in this Section.
1 (a) Functions f and g are defined by
1 1
f :x® , x ¹
3x -1 3
g : x ® x 2 -1.
Find an expression for
(i) fg ( x ),
Answer ___________________ [2]
(ii) f -1 ( x ),
Answer ________________________ [2]
(iii)
gg(x).
Answer ________________________ [2]
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3
(b) Solve the inequality;
( x - 2) ( x + 3) > 0
( x - 4)
Answer _______________________________ [3]
2 (a) Solve the simultaneous equations;
4x - 3y =15
8x 2 - 27y = 45
Answer ______________________________ [4]
(sin x + cos x)
2
(b) Prove the identity º 2 + sec x cosec x.

sinx cos x
Answer
[3]
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(c) Solve the equation sin 2  + 2sin  cos  = 0 for 0 o £  £ 360.
Answer _____________________________ [3]
æ xö
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3 (a) (i) Expand ç1- ÷ in ascending powers of x, up to and including

è 3ø
the term in x3.
Answer ______________________ [3]
(ii) State the set of values of x for which the expansion is valid.
Answer __________________________ [2]
(b) Find the range of values of p for which the equation x 2 - 2 px + 3p = 0 has
real roots.
Answer _______________________ [4]
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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4 (a) The table shows experimental values of two quantities x and y which are
connected by the equation y = kbx.
x 1 2 3 4
y 30 75 190 470
(i) Draw an approximate straight line graph on the grid on page 6
Answer on graph [3]
(ii) Use the graph to estimate the values of k and b.
Answer k = _____________________
b = _____________________ [3]
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4 (a) (i)
[3]
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4 (b) Two points A and B have coordinates (-2;-3) and ( 7;4) respectively.
The perpendicular bisector of the line joining A and B meets the y-axis
at C. Calculate the coordinates of point C.
Answer _______________________ [4]
5 (a) A particle P travels in a straight line from a fixed point O. Its velocity,
v m/s is given by v = t 2 -10t + 24, where t is the time in seconds after
leaving O.
Find the
(i) values of t for which P is instantaneously at rest,
Answer _____________________ [2]
(ii) distance OP when t = 3,
Answer ___________________________ [2]
(iii) range of values of t for which the acceleration is negative.
Answer _____________________________ [2]
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(b) O, P and Q are three points such that OP = 3i + 4 j and OQ = 7i + l j .
(i) Find in terms of l .
Answer __________________________ [2]
(ii) Given that OP̂Q = 90o , calculate the value of l .
Answer _________________________________ [3]

(iii) Show that triangle OPQ is isosceles.
Answer ___________________________ [3]

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Section B [48 marks]
Answer any four questions in this section.
Each question in this section carries 12 marks
6 (a) The remainder when x 3 - 5x + a is divided by x + 3 is twice the remainder

when it is divided by x - 2. Find the value of a.
Answer ______________________________ [4]
(b) An arithmetic progression has 14 terms. The sum of the odd terms (i.e.
1st , 3rd, 5th etc.) is 40 and the sum of the even terms (i.e. 2nd, 4th, 6th
etc.) is 161
Find the
(i) first term and the common difference of the progression,
Answer __________________________ [6]
(ii) 14th term.
Answer __________________________ [2]
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7 (a) OAB is a sector of a circle with centre O and radius 6 cm. The mid-point
of OA and OB are C and D respectively. CD is a straight line.
Given that angle AOB = 0,9 radians, calculate the:
(i) length of the arc AB,
Answer _________________________ [2]
(ii) area of the shaded region.
Answer ____________________________ [4]
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(b) A rectangular block is such that the sides of its base are of length
x cm and 3x cm. The sum of the lengths of all its edges is 200 cm.
Find the
(i) volume, v cm3 in terms of x,
Answer _________________________ [3]
(ii) value of x for which v has a maximum value.
Answer ___________________________ [3]
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8 (a) The diagram shows part of the curve y2 = 10x – x2 and the straight
line y = 2x.
Calculate the
(i) area of the shaded part,
Answer _________________________ [4]
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(ii) volume of the solid generated when the shaded region is

rotated through 360 about the x-axis.
Answer ________________________________ [4]
(b) Find the gradient of the curve x 2 + y2 + 5x - 4y + 7 = 0 at the point

(-4; 3) .
Answer __________________________ [4]
9 (i) Expand in ascending powers of x up to and including the term

in x2.
Answer ________________________ [4]
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(ii) State the range of values of x for which the expansion is valid.
Answer _______________________________ [2]
(iii) By using x = in the expansion, find an approximation for
leaving the answer in the form .
Answer ____________________________ [6]
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10 (a) Evaluate dx
0
2x + 3
Answer ___________________________ [3]
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(b) A curve is defined parametrically by the equations.
1 1
x = t + , y = t -
t t
Find,
dy
(i) in terms of t,
dx
Answer ________________________________ [3]
dy
(ii) the values of t at the points on the curve where = 3,
dx
Answer ______________________________ [2]
æ 5 3ö
(iii) the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point ç ; ÷.
è2 2ø
Answer _______________________ [4]
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11 (a) Solve the equation 4 x+1 = 162 x.
Answer ________________________ [3]
(b) (i) Express 2 cos  – 5 sin  in the form r cos (q + a ).
Answer ___________________________ [3]
(ii) Hence solve the equation
2 cos  – 5 sin  = 2 for 0 <  < 360.
Answer _____________________________ [3]
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(c) Solve the equation 2x - 3 = 3x.
Answer __________________________ [3]
12 (a) The time of swing T, of a simple pendulum of length x units is given by

T = k x, where k is a constant. Find in terms of d x and x an
expression for the approximate value of
(i) d T,
Answer ____________________________ [4]
dT
(ii) .
T
Answer ___________________________ [3]

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(b) A geometric progression is such that the 4th term is twice the 3rd term.
Given that the 7th term is 512, find
(i) the first term and the common ratio,
Answer ___________________________ [3]
(ii) the sum of the first 10 terms of the progression.
Answer ________________________________ [2]
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PAPER 1
Graph paper
Mathematical tables
Data Booklet
Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top.
Write your centre and candidate number in the boxes on the top right corner of every page of this
paper.
Check if the booklet has all the pages and ask the invigilator for a replacement if there are
Answer all questions in section A and any four in Section B.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.

Omission of essential working will result in loss of marks. Decimal answers which are not
exact should be given to three significant figures unless stated otherwise.
Electronic calculators may be used.

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. If the
degree of accuracy is not specified in the question and if the answer is not exact, the answer
should be given to three significant figures. Answers in degrees should be given to one decimal
place.
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SECTION A [52 Marks]
Answer all questions in this section.
1 Given that the polynomial 2𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 + 𝑝𝑥 − 4 has a factor 𝑥 − 2.
(a) Find the value of p.
Answer ___________________________________________ [2]
(b) Show that 2𝑥 + 1 is another factor of the polynomial.
[1]
(c) Find the third factor.
Answer ___________________________________________ [3]

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2 The line 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 2 meets the curve 𝑦 2 = 4 (2𝑥 + 1) at A and B.

Find the coordinates of the midpoint of line AB.
Answer ___________________________________________ [5]
3 Find the range of values of 𝑥 which satisfy the inequality
3𝑥−1
1
2+𝑥
Answer_______________________________________________ [4]
6
4 Given that(𝑎 + 𝑏√3)= (3+√3) 2,where 𝑎 and 𝑏 are integers. Find the value
of 𝑎 and the value of 𝑏.
Answer_______________________________________________ [5]

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5 (a) Solve the following pair of simultaneous equations:
3𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 3
2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 1
Answer x = __________________________________________
y = __________________________________________ [4]
(b) Given that
A𝑥 3 +B𝑥 2 +𝑥 − 2C = (3𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 + 2) + (𝑥 − 4).
Find the values of A, B and C.
Answer A = __________________________________________
B = __________________________________________
C = __________________________________________ [4]

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6 Show that
1 1
+ ≡ 2𝑆𝑒𝑐 2 𝜃.
1+sin 𝜃 1−sin 𝜃
[3]
𝑥+𝑝
7 Given that 𝑓: 𝑥 → 𝑥−3; 𝑥 ≠ 3 and 𝑓(4) = 9,
Find,
(a) the value of 𝑃,
Answer P = ____________________________________________ [2]
(b) 𝑓 −1 (−3),
Answer_______________________________________________ [3]
(c) 𝑓 2 (𝑥).
Answer_______________________________________________ [3]

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8 (a) A geometric series has a first term 1 and a common ratio r. Given that
the sum to infinity of the series is 5, find the value of r.
Answer r = ______________________________________________ [3]
(b) Find the least value of n for which the sum of the first n terms of the
series exceeds 4,9.
Answer n = ______________________________________________ [3]
9 (a) Express
log𝑝 + 2log𝑞 − 3log𝑟 as a single logarithm.
Answer_______________________________________________ [3]
(b) Solve the equation
2𝑥 +21−𝑥 =3.
Answer x = ______________________________________________ [4]

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SECTION B [48 Marks]
Answer any four questions in this section
10 (a) A curve has an equation 𝑦 = 𝑥 4 − 4𝑥 3 + 27.
Find,
𝑑𝑦
(i) ,
𝑑𝑥
Answer _________________________________________ [1]
(ii) the coordinates of the stationary points on the curve.
Answer _________________________________________ [3]
(iii) the nature of stationary points
Answer _________________________________________ [5]

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10 (b) Find the equation of a curve which passes through the point (3;8) and
has a gradient function
𝑑𝑦
= 2𝑥 2 − 5.
𝑑𝑥
Answer _______________________________________________ [3]
4
11 (a) Evaluate ∫0 √2𝑥 + 1 𝑑𝑥.
Answer _______________________________________________ [3]

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11 (b) The diagram shows the graph of 𝑦 = 2 − 𝑥 2 and the line 𝑦 = −𝑥.
y = -x
P
R
O x
y = 2 - x2 Q
Find,
(i) the coordinates of P and Q,
Answer P = _______________________________________
Q = _______________________________________ [4]
(ii) the shaded area, R.
Answer _________________________________________ [5]

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12 The straight line L has an equation 2𝑦 − 𝑥 + 7 = 0. The straight line M passes through
the point P (-1; 6) and is perpendicular to line L.
(a) Find the,
(i) equation of line M, giving your answer in the form

𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0,
Answer ____________________________________________ [3]
(ii) coordinates of the point of intersection of line L and line M.
Answer ____________________________________________ [3]
(b) Find the perpendicular distance from P to line L.
Answer _________________________________________________ [3]
(c) Given that the points Q(-7;-7) and R (9 ; 1) lie on line L, find the exact
area of the triangle PQR.
Answer __________________________________________________ [3]

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13 (a) (i) Express 3 cos 𝜃 + 5 sin 𝜃 in the form
𝑅 cos( 𝜃 − 𝛼),
where 𝑅 > 𝑂 and 00 < 𝛼 < 90°.
State the exact value of R and give the value of 𝛼 correct to 1

decimal place
Answer ____________________________________________ [3]
(ii) Hence, solve the equation
3 cos 𝜃 + 5 sin 𝜃=1
giving all solutions in the interval 0° < 𝜃 < 360°
Answer ____________________________________________ [3]

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13 (b) The equation of a curve is 𝑥 3 + 𝑦 3 = 6𝑥𝑦.
(i) Show that
𝑑𝑦 2𝑦−𝑥 2
=
𝑑𝑥 𝑦 2 −2𝑥
Answer ____________________________________________ [4]
(ii) Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point (2; 4),
giving your answer in the form 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 = 𝑐
Answer ____________________________________________ [2]
14 (a) Evaluate the first 4 terms of each sequence whose 𝑟 𝑡ℎ term is given and
determine the nature of the sequences, starting with 𝑟 = 1
1
(i) 𝑈𝑟 = 𝑟 2
terms ______________________________________________
nature ______________________________________________ [2]

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14 (a) (ii) 𝑈𝑟 = 2𝑟
terms ______________________________________________
nature ______________________________________________ [2]
(iii) 𝑈𝑟 = (−1)𝑟+1 𝑟
terms ______________________________________________
nature ______________________________________________ [2]
(b) Evaluate ∑𝑛−3 𝑛

𝑛=0 2 +𝑛
2
Answer ____________________________________________ [2]
(c) The first 3 terms of an arithmetic series are -2; 1; 4.
Find the number of terms for which the sum of the arithmetic series is
208.
Answer __________________________________________________ [4]

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15 (a) A particle P moves in a straight line such that t seconds after passing
through a fixed point O, its velocity 𝑉𝑚𝑠 −1 is given by 𝑉 = 4 − 𝑡 2 .
Find the
(i) acceleration of P after 4 seconds,
Answer ___________________________________________ [3]
(ii) distance of P from O after 6 seconds,
Answer ___________________________________________ [3]
(iii) displacement of P from O when P is instantaneously at rest.
Answer ___________________________________________ [3]
(b) The parametric equations of a curve are
𝑥 = 3𝑡 2 and 𝑦 = 𝑡 4 − 3𝑡 2 for 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 3
𝑑𝑦
Find .
𝑑𝑥
Answer _______________________________________________ [3]

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PAPER 2
Mathematical tables Data Booklet
Graph paper (4 sheets)
Write your name, Centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the question
paper.
Check if the booklet has all the pages and ask the invigilator for a replacement if there are
Answer all questions in Section A and any five questions from Section B and Section C.
Do not answer more than four questions in Section B and not more than four questions in
Section C
Write your answers on the spaces provided on the question paper.
All working must be shown clearly.
Where necessary take g = 10 ms2.
Electronic calculators may be used.
If the degree of accuracy is not specified in the question and if the answer is not exact, the answer
should be given to three significant figures. Answers in degrees should be given to one decimal
place.
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Mechanics and Statistics
Answer all questions in this section
1 The table shows the annual incomes, in thousands of dollars, for 120 employees at a
certain university.
Income 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-60 60-100

(thousand)
Frequency 40 48 18 𝑥 4
(a) Find the value of 𝑥.
x = __________________ [2]
(b) Calculate an estimate of the mean income.
Answer _____________________ [3]
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1 (c) Draw a histogram to illustrate this data
[5]
2. During a particular day, the time (in minutes) taken by people entering a food outlet
during lunch hour were as follows shown in the table below.
Time (min) Frequency Cumulative frequency

0 < x ≤ 10 43 43
10 < x ≤ 20 51 94
20 < x ≤ 30 69 163
30 < x ≤ 40 22 x
40 < x ≤ 60 y 204
(a) Find the value of x and the value y.
x =_________________________ y =________________________ [2]

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(b) Draw a cumulative frequency curve to represent the information in the table.
[4]

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(c) Use the graph to estimate the lower quartile and upper quartile.
Hence calculate the interquartile range.
lower quartile = ________________ upper quartile _____________
interquartile range = ______________________ [4]
3. (a) Two forces of magnitudes 6 N and P N have a resultant of magnitude 15 N.

Given that the angle between the two forces is 600.
Find the value of P.
P = _________________________ [4]

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3 (b) A particle is in equilibrium under the forces 10N, 6N and QN as shown in the
diagram.
10N
6N
30
5N q
Find the value of
(i) ⁡𝜃,
𝜃 = _____________________ [3]
(ii) Q.
Q = _____________________ [3]

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4. A particle starts from rest and accelerates uniformly at 3,2 m/s2 for 12 s to reach a speed of
V m/s. then it decelerates at 1,8 m/s2 until its speed is 10 m/s.
Calculate,
(a) the value of V,
V = _____________________ [2]
(b) the time taken when decelerating,
Answer: __________________ [2]
(c) the total distance covered during this journey.
Answer: __________________ [6]

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Section B: Mechanics
Answer not more than four questions in this section.
5. (a) State any two contact forces.
1. _____________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________
[2]
(b) Particle A of mass 2 kg rests on a smooth plane inclined at 300 to the horizon. It
is attached to a particle B of mass 4 kg, by a light inextensible string passing over a
smooth pulley P at the top of the plane.
g
2k
A
B 4 kg
10 m
30
Given that B hangs freely and the system is released from rest, find the
(i) acceleration of the system and the tension in the string,
Acceleration ___________________ tension _______________ [6]

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5 (b) (ii) speed with which B hits the ground,
Answer: __________________________ [2]
(iii) time B takes to reach the ground
Answer: __________________________ [2]
6. A horizontal force of magnitude 2,5 N pushes a rubber ball of mass M kg along a

horizontal surface. When the force is removed , the ball moves with uniform retardation
and passes through the points A and B with speeds 7 m/s and 4 m/s, respectively, in 6
seconds.
(a) Find the
(i) retardation of the ball,
Answer: _________________________ [2]

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6 (a) (ii) distance AB,
Answer: _______________________ [3]
(iii) work done by the force
Answer: _______________________ [2]
(b) Assuming that there are no other resistances to the motion of the ball, find the
value of M.
M = _________________________ [3]
(c) Find the time it takes the ball to come to rest from A.
Answer: ______________________ [2]

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7. Particles A, of mass 0,3kg and B, of mass 0,2kg are attached to the ends of a light
inextensible string. The string passes over a smooth pulley P. Initially the system is held at
rest with the string taut, B on the floor and A at a height of 0,5m above the floor (see
diagram). The system is then released.
0.5m
(a) Find the acceleration of the system and the tension in the string.
Answer: __________________________ [6]

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7 (b) At the instant when particle A hits the floor, the string becomes detached from
particle A.
Find the
(i) greatest height reached by particle B,
Answer: ______________________ [2]
(ii) speed with which particle A hits the floor,
Answer: ______________________ [2]
(iii) time taken by particle A to hit the floor.
Answer: _______________________ [2]

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8. (a) A particle of mass 5 kg is attached to two strings and hangs freely in equilibrium
under gravity with the two strings making angles of 350 and 470 with horizontal.
Calculate to three significant figures, the tension in each string.
Tension = __________________ [6]
(b) A water pump raises 60 kg of water per second through a height of 20 m.

The water emerges at the surface with a speed of 30 m/s.
(i) Find the kinetic energy and the potential energy given to the water each
second.
Answer: __________________________ [4]
(ii) Hence, find the effective power developed by the pump.
Answer: _________________________ [2]

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9. A car of mass 20 000 kg is travelling at a constant speed of 25 m/s. The engine of the car
is working at 70 kw.
(a) Calculate the resistance to motion.
Answer: ______________________ [2]
(b) Given that the power output and resistance to motion remain constant,
calculate the
(i) maximum speed of the car up a plane inclined at an angle 𝜃⁡ to the,

1
horizontal where sin 𝜃 = 200,
Answer: __________________________ [3]
(ii) acceleration up the slope at the instant when speed of the car is 10 m/s.
Answer: ___________________________ [7]

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Section C: Statistics
Answer not more than four questions in this section.
10 (a) The table shows the probability distribution for the discrete random variable X.
X 1 2 3 4 5 6
P(X = x) k 2k 3k 4k 5k 6k
(i) Find the value of k.
k = _____________________ [2]
1
(ii) Show that E(X) = 43.
Answer: _________________ [2]
(iii) Calculate Var (X).
Var(X) = ________________ [3]

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10 (b) In a basketball tournament the scores of 128 players on the first day of the
tournament were recorded. The results are as shown in the table below.
score 3 4 5 6 7
frequency 21 83 17 5 2
Find the mean and variance of the scores.
Mean = _____________________ Variance = ____________________ [5]
11 A bag contains 6 red balls and 3 blue balls. The balls are identical except for colour.
Three balls are drawn from the bag one after the other and not replaced.
(a) Draw a tree diagram to illustrate probabilities for all the possible outcomes.
[4]
(b) Use the tree diagram to find the probability that
(i) two balls are red and one is blue, in any order,
Answer: ________________________ [2]
(ii) at least one ball is blue,
Answer: _________________________ [2]

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(iii) the balls are of the same colour,
Answer: _______________________ [2]
(iv) the first ball is red, given that at least one ball is blue.
Answer: _______________________ [2]
12 (a) A random variable X ~ Bin (10; p), where p < 0,5.
Given that variance of X is 1,875 find,
(i) the value of p,
P = ___________________________ [4]
(ii) E(X),
E(X) = ________________________ [1]
(iii) P(X  3).
Answer: _______________________ [3]

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12 (b) It is given that X ~ N(15;σ2)

If P(X<10) = 0, 1.
calculate the value of .
 = _______________________ [4]
13 The mass of a packet of soup coming off a production line is normally distributed with
mean 50 g and standard deviation 8 g. A random sample of 25 packets from the production
line were selected.
(a) ̅
State the distribution of X
Answer: __________________________ [2]
(b) ̅ > 54)

Find P (X
Answer: __________________________ [3]
(c) ̅ < 53)

Find P (48< X
Answer: __________________________ [4]
(d) Find the symmetric 95% confidence interval about the mean.
Answer: __________________________ [3]

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14 A continuous random variable, X, has probability density function given by,
ax + b , 0≤x≤2
f(x) =
0 , otherwise
where a and b are positive constants.

1
Given that P( X ≤ 1) = 3.
(a) find the value of a and b.
a = ____________________ b = _____________________ [5]

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(b) show that E(X) = .
9
[2]
(c) calculate Var (X).
Var(X): __________________ [5]

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ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

General Certificate of Education Advanced Level

PURE MATHEMATICS 6042/2

If a numerical value for g is necessary, take g = 9.81 ms-2.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

The total number of marks for this paper is 120.

The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.

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Answer all questions in this section.

3 Prove by induction that

4 By using the substitution 𝑢 = 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥, show that

(i) H does not form a group under matrix addition. [4]

(ii) H forms an abelian group under matrix multiplication.

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6 (a) A plane, p , contains the point X with position vector and

Find the (i) vector equation of p , [4]

(ii) shortest distance from the origin to p . [5]

(b) Two planes have equations

find the (i) equation of the line of intersection of the two

(ii) angle between the two planes. [3]

(i) interpret geometrically the transformation represented by T, [2]

(ii) find the image of a line y = 2x + 3under the transformation

find N−1 , the universe of matrix N. [6]

(ii) Hence, or otherwise solve the simultaneous equations:

(iii) Cartesian equation of the plane containing points A, B and C. [6]

9 The temperature of meat in an oven is q . The rate of increase of the

Express q in terms of t seconds in its simplified form. [8]

(iii) Find q when t = 2.5 minutes. [2]

(b) Given that 1+ i is a root of the equation z3 + pz 2 + qz + 6 = 0 where

(i) other two roots, [4]

(ii) values of p and q.

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(iii) Hence, prove by induction that the statement

such that n ≥ 2. [8]

(i) first term and the common difference, [4]

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PURE MATHEMATICS 6042/1

SPECIMEN PAPER 3 hours

Answer all questions.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

The total number of marks for this paper is 120.

The use of a scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate.

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Find the remainder when f(x) is divided by (x – 3) (2x – 1). [4]

The diagram shows a circle centre O and radius r.

4 (i) Sketch on the same diagram the graphs of y = 3x + 4 and y = 2x +1.

(ii) Hence or otherwise, solve the inequality 3x + 4 < 2x +1. [5]

Expand (3- 2x ) up to and including the term in x 3, simplifying

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y = ax 2 + bx , where a and b are constants.

The values obtained in an experiment are shown in the table.

10 (i) Express 6cosq -8sinq in the form Rcos (q + a ). [2]

(ii) Hence or otherwise, solve the equation

6cosq -8sinq = -2.5 for -180o £ q £180o. [3]

(iii) State the minimum and maximum values of

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y = cot F, where 0 < F < 2p .

12 Given that ln y = xy, where y > 0,

(ii) Hence or otherwise, find the Maclaurin expansion of y up to and including

(a) Find the area of region A. [4]

Answer (ii) x = _ or ___ [3]