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Vectors, EXT1 2012 SPEC2 15 MC

The vectors  `underset~a = 2underset~i + m underset~j-3underset~k`  and  `underset~b = m^2underset~i-underset~j + underset~k`  are perpendicular for

  1. `m = −2/3`  and  `m = 1`
  2. `m = −3/2`  and  `m = 1`
  3. `m = 2/3`  and  `m = −1`
  4. `m = 3/2`  and  `m = −1`
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`D`

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`underset ~a ⊥ underset ~b\ \ =>\ \ underset ~a ⋅ underset ~b=0`

`underset ~a ⋅ underset ~b` `= 2m^2 + m(-1) + (-3)(1)`
`0` `= 2m^2-m-3`
`0` `= (2m-3)(m + 1)`

 
`:. m = 3/2, quad m = -1`

`=> D`

Vectors, EXT1 2019 SPEC2 11 MC

Let point `M` have coordinates `(a, 1,-2)` and let point `N` have coordinates `(-3, b,-1)`.

If the coordinates of the midpoint of `vec(MN)` are `(-5, 3/2, c)` and `a, b` and `c` are real constants, the the values of `a, b` and `c` are respectively

  1. `−13, 2 and −1/2`
  2. `−7, −2 and −3/2`
  3. `−2, −1/2 and −3`
  4. `−7, 2 and −3/2`
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`D`

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`M = 1/2 ([(a),(1),(−2)] + [(−3),(b),(−1)]) = 1/2 [(a-3),(1 + b),(−3)]`

`1/2(a-3)` `= −5`
`a-3` `= −10`
`a` `= −7`
`1/2(1 + b)` `= 3/2`
`1 + b` `= 3`
`b` `= 2`
`c` `= −3/2`

 
`=>D`

Vectors, EXT1 2011 SPEC2 12 MC

The angle between the vectors  `3underset~i + 6underset~j-2underset~k`  and  `2underset~i-2underset~j + underset~k`, correct to the nearest tenth of a degree, is

  1. 2.0°
  2. 91.0°
  3. 112.4°
  4. 121.3°
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`C`

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`|3underset~i + 6underset~j-2underset~k| = sqrt(9 + 36 + 4) = sqrt49 = 7`

`|2underset~i-2underset~j + underset~k| = sqrt(4 + 4 + 1) = sqrt9 = 3`

`(3underset~i + 6underset~j-2underset~k) * (2underset~i-2underset~j + underset~k)`

`= 3 xx 2 + 6 xx (−2) + (−2) xx 1`

`= 6-12-2`

`= -8`  

`costheta` `= ((3tildei + 6tildej-2tildek).(2tildei-2tildej + tildek))/(|\ 3tildei + 6tildej-2tildek\ ||\ 2tildei-2tildej + tildek\ |)= -8/21`
`:. theta `= cos^(−1)(−8/12)~~ 112.4^@`

 
`=> C`

Calculus, EXT1 EQ-Bank 25

Graph the polynomial  \(P(x)=(x+1)^2(2-x)^3\)  on the grid below, clearly identifying all axis intercepts.   (3 marks)

 

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\(P(x)=(x+1)^2(2-x)^3 \ \ \Rightarrow\ \ \text{zeros at} \ \ x=-1,2\)

\(\text{At} \ \ x=-1, m (\text{multiplicity})=2 \ \ \Rightarrow\ \ \text{curve is a tangent to} \ x \text{-axis}\)

\(\text{At} \ \ x=2, m=3 \ \ \Rightarrow\ \ \text{curve has horizontal POI.}\)

\(\text{At} \ \ x=0, P(x)=(1)^2(2)^3=8\)
 

Calculus, EXT1 EQ-Bank 28

\(P(x)\) is a polynomial where  \(P(\alpha)=0\)  and  \(P^{\prime}(\alpha)=0\).

  1. Show that \((x-\alpha)^2\) is a factor of \(P(x)\).   (2 marks)

  2. The curve  \(y=x^3+b x^2+c x+4\)  is tangent to the \(x\)-axis at  \(x=-1\). Find the values of \(b\) and \(c\).   (3 marks)

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a.    \(P(\alpha)=0\ \ \Rightarrow\ \ (x-a)\ \text{is a factor of \(P(x)\)}\)

\(P(x)=(x-\alpha) \cdot Q(x)\)
 

\(P^{\prime}(x)=Q(x)+(x-a) \cdot Q(x)\)

\(\text{Since}\ \ P^{\prime}(\alpha)=0:\)

\(Q(\alpha)=0 \ \ \Rightarrow\ \ (x-\alpha) \ \text{is a factor of} \ \ Q(\alpha)\)
 

\(\text{Let} \ \ Q(x)=(x-\alpha) \cdot R(x)\)

\(P(x)=(x-\alpha)^2 \cdot R(x)\)

\(\therefore \ (x-\alpha)^2 \ \text{is a factor of} \ P(x).\)
 

b.    \(b=6, c=9\)

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a.    \(P(\alpha)=0\ \ \Rightarrow\ \ (x-a)\ \text{is a factor of \(P(x)\)}\)

\(P(x)=(x-\alpha) \cdot Q(x)\)
 

\(P^{\prime}(x)=Q(x)+(x-a) \cdot Q(x)\)

\(\text{Since}\ \ P^{\prime}(\alpha)=0:\)

\(Q(\alpha)=0 \ \ \Rightarrow\ \ (x-\alpha) \ \text{is a factor of} \ \ Q(\alpha)\)
 

\(\text{Let} \ \ Q(x)=(x-\alpha) \cdot R(x)\)

\(P(x)=(x-\alpha)^2 \cdot R(x)\)

\(\therefore \ (x-\alpha)^2 \ \text{is a factor of} \ P(x).\)
 

b.    \(\text{Since the curve is tangent at} \ \ x=-1\)

\(x=-1 \ \ \text{is a double root}\)

\(P(x)=x^3+b x^2+c x+4\)

\(P(-1)=-1+b-c+4=0 \ \ \Rightarrow\ \ b-c=-3\ \ldots\ (1)\)
 

\(P^{\prime}(x)=3 x^2+26 x+c\)

\(P^{\prime}(-1)=3-2 b+c=0 \ \ \Rightarrow\ \ -2 b+c=-3\ \ldots\ (2)\)
 

\(\text{Add} \ (1)+(2):\)

\(-b=-6 \ \ \Rightarrow\ \ b=6\)

\(\text{Substitute \(\ b=6\ \) into (1):}\)

\(-6-c=-3 \ \ \Rightarrow\ \ c=9\).

\(\therefore b=6, c=9\)

Calculus, EXT1 EQ-Bank 26

Graph the polynomial  \(p(x)=(x-1)\left(x^2+3 x+1\right)\), clearly identifying all axis intercepts.   (3 marks)

 

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\(p(x)=(x-1)\left(x^2+3 x+1\right)\)

\(\text{Zeros:} \ \ x=1, x=\dfrac{-3 \pm \sqrt{9-4 \cdot 1 \cdot 1}}{2}=\dfrac{-3 \pm \sqrt{5}}{2}\ \ (\approx-2.62,-0.38)\)

\(\text{At}\ \ x=1, m(\text{multiplicity})=1 \ \Rightarrow \ \text{curve crosses}\  x\text {-axis}\)

\(\text{At} \ \ x=\dfrac{-3 \pm \sqrt{5}}{2}, m=1 \ \Rightarrow \ \text{curve crosses} \ x\text {-axis}\)

\(p(0)=(-1)(1)=-1\)

Calculus, 2ADV EQ-Bank 22

The diagram shows the graph of  \(y=\log _e(x+1)\)
 

  1. Express \(x\) as a function of \(y\).   (1 mark)

  2. Hence, or otherwise, find the exact area of the shaded region bounded by the curve  \(y=\log _e(x+1)\), the \(x\)-axis, and the line  \(x=3\).   (3 marks)

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a.    \(x=e^y-1\)

b.    \(A=4 \ln 4-3 \ \text{u}^2\)

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a.    \(y=\ln (x+1) \ \Rightarrow \ x+1=e^y \ \Rightarrow \ x=e^y-1\)
 

b.    \(\text{Area of rectangle}=\ln 4 \times 3=3 \ln 4\)

\(\text{Find the area between curve and \(y\)-axis from  \(\ y=0\ \)  to  \(\ y=\ln 4\):}\)

\(A\) \(=\displaystyle \int_0^{\ln 4} e^y-1\, d y\)
  \(=\Big[e^y-y\Big]_0^{\ln 4}\)
  \(=\left(e^{\ln 4}-\ln 4\right)-(1)\)
  \(=4-\ln 4-1\)
  \(=3-\ln 4\)

 

\(\text{Shaded Area}\) \(=3 \ln 4-(3-\ln 4)\)
  \(=4 \ln 4-3 \ \text{u}^2\)

Calculus, 2ADV EQ-Bank 29

The diagram shows the graph of  \(y=\log _2 2 x\)
 

 

Determine the exact value of the shaded area bounded by the \(x\)-axis, the \(y\)-axis, and the curve  \(y=\log _2 2 x\).

Express your answer is the form \(\dfrac{a}{\ln b}\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are integers.   (4 marks)

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\(A=\dfrac{7}{\ln 4}\ \text{u}^2\)

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\(y=\log _2(2 x) \ \Rightarrow \ 2 x=2^y \ \Rightarrow \ x=\dfrac{1}{2} \times 2^y\)

\(A\) \(=\dfrac{1}{2} \displaystyle \int_0^3 2^y\, d y\)
  \(=\dfrac{1}{2}\left[\dfrac{2^y}{\ln 2}\right]_0^3\)
  \(=\dfrac{1}{2}\left[\dfrac{2^3}{\ln 2}-\dfrac{1}{\ln 2}\right]\)
  \(=\dfrac{7}{2 \ln 2}\)
  \(=\dfrac{7}{\ln 4}\ \text{u}^2\)

Statistics, 2ADV S3 EQ-Bank 24

A continuous random variable \(X\) has probability density function \(f(x)\) given by

\begin{align*}
f(x)=\left\{\begin{array}{cl}
k x(1-x)^5, & \text { for } 0 \leq x \leq 1 \\
0, & \text { for all other values of } x
\end{array}\ \ \ , \text { where } k\right. \text { is a constant. }
\end{align*}

It is given that

\(\displaystyle \int_0^a x(1-x)^5\, d x=\frac{1}{42}+\frac{(1-a)^7}{7}-\frac{(1-a)^6}{6}\)

and \(\displaystyle\int_0^1 x^m(1-x)^5\, d x=\dfrac{120}{(m+1)(m+2)(m+3)(m+4)(m+5)(m+6)}\)

where  \(a>0\)  and  \(m>0\).

  1. Show that  \(k=42\).   (1 mark)

  2. Show that  \(E (X)=0.25\).   (2 marks)

  3. Show that the median of \(X\) is less than the expected value of \(X\).   (3 marks)

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a.    \(k \displaystyle \int_0^1 x(1-x)^5 d x=1\)

\(k\left[\dfrac{1}{42}+\dfrac{(1-1)^7}{7}-\dfrac{(1-1)^6}{6}\right]=1\)

\(\dfrac{k}{42}\) \(=1\)  
\(k\) \(=42\)  

 

b.     \(E (X)\) \(=\displaystyle \int_0^1 x \times f(x)\, d x\)
    \(=\displaystyle \int_0^1 42 x^2(1-x)^5\, d x\)
    \(=42 \times \dfrac{120}{3 \times 4 \times 5 \times 6 \times 7 \times 8}\)
    \(=0.25\)

 

c.   \(\text{Let}\ m =\text{ median}\)

\(P(X\leqslant m) = 0.5\ \ \Rightarrow\ \ \displaystyle \int_0^m 42 x(1-x)^5\, d x=0.5 \)

\(E(X)=0.25\)

\(\text{Calculate }\ P(X\leqslant 0.25):\)

\(\displaystyle \int_0^{0.25} 42 x(1-x)^5\, d x\) \(=42\left[\frac{1}{42}+\dfrac{(1-0.25)^7}{7}-\dfrac{(1-0.25)^6}{6}\right]\)  
  \(=0.555 \ldots\ \text{(3 dp)}\)  

 
\(\therefore \displaystyle \int_0^m 42 x(1-x)^5 d x=0.5 \ \ \text{requires the median to be less than 0.25.}\)

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a.    \(k \displaystyle \int_0^1 x(1-x)^5 d x=1\)

\(k\left[\dfrac{1}{42}+\dfrac{(1-1)^7}{7}-\dfrac{(1-1)^6}{6}\right]=1\)

\(\dfrac{k}{42}\) \(=1\)  
\(k\) \(=42\)  

 

b.     \(E (X)\) \(=\displaystyle \int_0^1 x \times f(x)\, d x\)
    \(=\displaystyle \int_0^1 42 x^2(1-x)^5\, d x\)
    \(=42 \times \dfrac{120}{3 \times 4 \times 5 \times 6 \times 7 \times 8}\)
    \(=0.25\)

 

c.   \(\text{Let}\ m =\text{ median}\)

\(P(X\leqslant m) = 0.5\ \ \Rightarrow\ \ \displaystyle \int_0^m 42 x(1-x)^5\, d x=0.5 \)

\(E(X)=0.25\)

\(\text{Calculate }\ P(X\leqslant 0.25):\)

\(\displaystyle \int_0^{0.25} 42 x(1-x)^5\, d x\) \(=42\left[\frac{1}{42}+\dfrac{(1-0.25)^7}{7}-\dfrac{(1-0.25)^6}{6}\right]\)  
  \(=0.555 \ldots\ \text{(3 dp)}\)  

 
\(\therefore \displaystyle \int_0^m 42 x(1-x)^5 d x=0.5 \ \ \text{requires the median to be less than 0.25.}\)

Statistics, 2ADV EQ-Bank 37

The probability density function for the normal distribution with mean \(\mu\) and standard deviation \(\sigma\) is

\(f(x)=\dfrac{1}{\sigma \sqrt{2 \pi}} e^{-\tfrac{(x-\mu)^2} {2 \sigma^2}}\)

The graph of  \(y=e^{-\tfrac{1}{2}(x-1.5)^2}\)  is shown. The point \(M\) is a local maximum.
 

Using a \(z\)-score table of values, calculate the area of the shaded region. Give your answer correct to three decimal places.   (4 marks)

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\(0.414 \ \text{u}^2 \ \text{(3 d.p.)}\)

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\(\text{Comparing the graph to the normal distribution PDF:}\)

\(\mu=1.5, \ \sigma=1\)

\(e^{-\tfrac{1}{2}(x-1.5)^2} = \sqrt{2 \pi} \times f(x)\)

\(\Rightarrow\ \text{total area under the curve} = \sqrt{2 \pi}\ \text{u}^2\)
 

\(\text{Convert the \(x\)-values to \(z\)-scores:}\)

\(\text{When }\ x=0:\ \ z=\dfrac{0-1.5}{1}=-1.5 \)

\(\text{When }\ x=1.5:\ \ z=\dfrac{1.5-1.5}{1}=0 \)

\(P(Z \leqslant 0)=0.5000\)

\(P(Z \leqslant 1.5)=0.9332\ \ \text{(from table)}\)

\(P(Z \leqslant -1.5)=1-0.9332=0.0668\ \ \text{(by symmetry)}\)

\(P(-1.5 \leqslant Z \leqslant 0)=0.5000-0.0668=0.4332\)
 

\(\text{Area under curve} = 0.4332 \times \sqrt{2\pi} \approx 1.08587\)

\(\text {Shaded area}\) \(=\ \text{Area of rectangle}-\text{Area under curve}\)
  \(=(1.5 \times 1)-1.08587 \ldots\)
  \(=0.414 \ \text{u}^2 \ \text{(3 d.p.)}\)

Calculus, 2ADV C4 EQ-Bank 19

The diagram shows the graph of  \(y=\ln (x+2)\).
  

Find the exact value of the shaded area bounded by the \(y\)-axis, the line  \(y=\ln 6\)  and the curve  \(y=\ln (x+2)\). Express your answer in the form  \(a+b\,\ln c\) where  \(a, b\) and \(c\) are integers.   (4 marks)

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\(A=(4-2 \ln 3) \ \text{u}^2\)

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\(y=\ln (x+2)\ \ \Rightarrow\ \ x+2=e^y\ \ \Rightarrow\ \ x=e^y-2\)

\(y\text{-intercept occurs at}\ (0,\ln 2).\) 

\(A\) \(=\displaystyle \int_{\ln 2}^{\ln 6}\left(e^y-2\right) d y\)
  \(=\Big[e^y-2 y\Big]_{\ln 2}^{\ln 6}\)
  \(=e^{\ln 6}-2 \ln 6-e^{\ln 2}+2 \ln 2\)
  \(=6-2-2\left(\ln \dfrac{6}{2}\right)\)
  \(=(4-2 \ln 3) \ \text{u}^2\)

Probability, STD2 EQ-Bank 28

History and Geography are two of the subjects students may decide to study. For a group of 40 students, the following is known.

    • 7 students study neither History nor Geography
    • 20 students study History
    • 18 students study Geography
  1. Draw a Venn diagram that represents the information given, and hence find the number of students that study both History and Geography.   (2 marks)

  2. A student is chosen at random. Determine the probability that the students studies Geography only.   (1 mark)

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a.    \(\text{Venn diagram:}\)

\(n\text{(study H and G)}= 5\)
 

b.    \(P(\text{study G only}) = \dfrac{13}{40}=32.5\% \)

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a.    \(\text{Venn diagram:}\)

\(n\text{(study H and G)}= 5\)
 

b.    \(P(\text{study G only}) = \dfrac{13}{40}=32.5\% \)

Probability, STD2 EQ-Bank 30

In a workplace of 25 employees, each employee speaks either French or German, or both.

If 36% of the employees speak German, and 20% speak both French and German.

  1. Draw a Venn diagram that represents the information given.   (2 marks)

  2. If one person is chosen at random, what is the probability they can speak French but cannot speak German?   (2 marks)

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a.    `text(Venn diagram:)`

 
 

b.    \(\text{Number who can speak French but not German = 16}\)

\(P(F\ \text{but not}\ G)=\dfrac{16}{25} = 64\%\)

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a.    `text(Venn diagram:)`

 
 

b.    \(\text{Number who can speak French but not German = 16}\)

\(P(F\ \text{but not}\ G)=\dfrac{16}{25} = 64\%\)

Probability, STD2 EQ-Bank 22

A survey of 50 students found that:

  • 28 students study Mathematics (set \(M\))
  • 22 students study Physics (set \(P\) )
  • 12 students study both Mathematics and Physics.
  1. Draw a Venn diagram to represent this information.   (2 marks)

  2. How many students study Mathematics but not Physics?   (1 mark)

  3. If a student is chosen at random, what is the probability that they do not study either subject?   (1 mark)

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a.
       
 

b.    \(\text{Using the Venn diagram:}\)

\(\text{Number who study Maths but not physics = 16}\)
 

c.    \(P(\text{study both}) = \dfrac{12}{50}=24\%\)

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a.
       
 

b.    \(\text{Using the Venn diagram:}\)

\(\text{Number who study Maths but not physics = 16}\)
 

c.    \(P(\text{study neither}) = \dfrac{12}{50}=24\%\)

Probability, STD2 EQ-Bank 20

In a group of 60 students, 38 play basketball, 35 play hockey and 5 do not play either basketball or hockey.

  1. Draw a Venn diagram to represent the information given.   (2 marks)

  2. What percentage of students play both basketball and hockey?   (1 mark)

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a.    

 
b.    \(\text{From the diagram, 18 students play both sports.}\)

\(\text{Percentage}\ = \dfrac{18}{60} \times 100 = 30\%\)

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a.    

 
b.    \(\text{From the diagram, 18 students play both sports.}\)

\(\text{Percentage}\ = \dfrac{18}{60} \times 100 = 30\%\)

Financial Maths, STD2 EQ-Bank 21

Maya uses a buy now, pay later payment option to make a purchase of $120. Her repayments are split across 4 equal payments over 6 weeks. No interest is charged.

Maya misses her final payment on 16 March 2026 and is charged a late fee of $19. Maya's payment schedule is shown, with her balance totalling $49.

\begin{array}{|l|c|c|c|} \hline \textbf{Payment} & \textbf{Due Date} & \textbf{Amount} & \textbf{Status} \\ \hline \text{1st} & \text{2 February 2026} & \$30 & \text{Paid} \\ \hline \text{2nd} & \text{16 February 2026} & \$30 & \text{Paid} \\ \hline \text{3rd} & \text{2 March 2026} & \$30 & \text{Paid} \\ \hline \text{4th} & \text{16 March 2026} & \$30 & \text{Not Paid} \\ \hline \text{Outstanding Due} & \text{30 March 2026} & \$49 \text{ including late fee} & \\ \hline \end{array}
  1. Find the total amount Maya pays for her purchase if repaying in full on 30 March 2026.   (1 mark)
  2. Maya's bank offers short-term loans where simple interest is charged at 16% per annum.
    Suppose Maya had borrowed $120 from the bank to make this purchase on 2 February 2026 and repaid it in full 8 weeks later.
    How much would Maya have saved using this approach instead of the buy now, pay later option?   (2 marks)

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a.    \(\$139\)

b.    \(\$16.05\)

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a.    \(\text{If total owing paid on 30 March:}\)

\(\text{Total paid} = 30+30+30+49 = \$139\)
  

b.    \(r = 16\% = 0.16, \quad n = \dfrac{8 \times 7}{365} = \dfrac{56}{365}\)

\(I= Prn = 120 \times 0.16 \times \dfrac{56}{365}= 2.945\ldots = \$2.95\)

\(\text{Amount saved} = 19-2.95 = \$16.05\)

Algebra, STD2 EQ-Bank 31

The graph of the parabola \(y=a(x+1)(x+7)\) for some value of \(a\) is shown.
 

By first finding the value of \(a\), find the coordinates of the vertex.   (3 marks)

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\(\text{Vertex:}\ (-4,-27)\)

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\(\text{Since graph passes through}\ (0,21):\)

\(21\) \(=a(0+1)(0+7)\)
\(21\) \(=7a\)
\(a\) \(=3\)

 
\(\text{Vertex is halfway between \(x\)-intercepts.}\)

\(\Rightarrow \ x=\dfrac{-7+(-1)}{2}=-4\)

\(y\) \(=3(-4+1)(-4+7)\)
  \(=3 \times (-3) \times 3\)
  \(=-27\)

 
\(\therefore\ \text{Vertex at}\ (-4,-27).\)

Algebra, STD2 EQ-Bank 38

The graph of the parabola \(y=a(x+2)(x-6)\) for some value of \(a\) is shown.
 

By first finding the value of \(a\), find the coordinates of the vertex.   (3 marks)

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\(\text{Vertex:}\ (2,32)\)

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\(\text{Since graph passes through}\ (0,24):\)

\(24\) \(=a(0+2)(0-6)\)
\(24\) \(=-12a\)
\(a\) \(=-2\)

 
\(\text{Vertex is halfway between \(x\)-intercepts.}\)

\(\Rightarrow \ x=\dfrac{-2+6}{2}=2\)

\(y\) \(=-2(2+2)(2-6)\)
  \(=-2 \times 4 \times (-4)=32\)

 
\(\therefore\ \text{Vertex at}\ (2,32).\)

Algebra, STD2 EQ-Bank 35

The graph of the parabola \(y=k(x-2)(x-8)\) for some value of \(k\) is shown.
 

By first finding the value of \(k\), find the coordinates of the vertex.   (3 marks)

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\(\text{Vertex:}\ (5,-18)\)

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\(\text{Since graph passes through}\ (0,32):\)

\(32\) \(=k(0-2)(0-8)\)
\(32\) \(=16k\)
\(k\) \(=2\)

  
\(\text{Vertex is halfway between \(x\)-intercepts.}\)

\(\Rightarrow \ x=\dfrac{2+8}{2}=5\)

\(y\) \(=2(5-2)(5-8)\)
  \(=2 \times 3 \times (-3)\)
  \(=-18\)

 
\(\therefore\ \text{Vertex at}\ (5,-18).\)

Algebra, STD2 EQ-Bank 25

A local bowling club sold memberships for the new season.

Senior memberships \((s)\) cost $70 each and junior memberships \((j)\) cost $45 each.

On a particular day, a total of 19 memberships were sold, with sales totalling $1030.

  1. Write two equations, in terms of \(s\) and \(j\), to represent this information.   (1 mark)

  2. Determine the exact number of senior and junior memberships sold.   (2 marks)
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a.    \(70s+45j=1030\ …\ (1)\)

\(s+j=19\ …\ (2)\)

b.    \(s=7,\ \ j=12\)

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a.    \(70s+45j=1030\ …\ (1)\)

\(s+j=19\ …\ (2)\)
 

b.    \(\text{Rearranging (2) above:}\)

\(s=19-j\)

\(\text{Substitute}\ \ s=19-j\ \ \text{into (1):}\)

\(70(19-j)+45j\) \(=1030\)
\(1330-70j+45j\) \(=1030\)
\(25j\) \(=1330-1030=300\)
\(j\) \(=12\)

 
\(\text{Substitute}\ \ j=12\ \ \text{into (2):}\)

\(s=19-12=7\)

\(\therefore\ \text{7 senior and 12 junior memberships were sold.}\)

Algebra, STD2 EQ-Bank 24

A bookshop sold a number of biographies at a weekend sale.

Hardcover biographies \((h)\) sold for $25 each and paperback biographies \((p)\) sold for $12 each.

A total of 11 biographies were sold, with total sales revenue of $210.

  1. Write two equations, in terms of \(h\) and \(p\), to represent this information.   (1 mark)

  2. Determine the number of hardcover biographies and the number of paperback biographies sold.   (2 marks)

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\(h=6, \ p=5\)

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a.    \(25h+12p=210\ …\ (1)\)

\(h+p=11\ …\ (2)\)
 

b.    \(\text{Rearranging (2) above:}\)

\(h=11-p\)

\(\text{Substitute}\ \ h=9-p\ \ \text{into (1):}\)

\(25(11-p)+12p\) \(=210\)
\(275-25p+12p\) \(=210\)
\(13p\) \(=275-210=65\)
\(p\) \(=5\)

 
\(\text{Substitute}\ \ p=5\ \ \text{into (2):}\)

\(h=11-5=6\)

\(\therefore\ \text{6 hardcover and 5 paperback biographies were sold.}\)

Algebra, STD2 EQ-Bank 32

A school sold tickets to its annual play.

Adult tickets were sold for $8 each and student tickets were sold for $5 each.

A total of 142 tickets were sold, raising $896 in ticket sales.

By writing two equations to represent this information, find the number of adult tickets and the number of student tickets sold.   (3 marks)

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\(\text{Adult tickets}=62, \ \text{Student tickets}=80\)

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\(\text{Let}\ x=\text{adult tickets},\ y=\text{student tickets}\)

\(8x+5y=896\ …\ (1)\)

\(x+y=142\ \ \Rightarrow \ y=142-x\ …\ (2)\)

\(\text{Substitute}\ \ y=142-x\ \ \text{into (1):}\)

\(8x+5(142-x)\) \(=896\)
\(8x+710-5x\) \(=896\)
\(3x\) \(=896-710=186\)
\(x\) \(=62\)

 
\(\text{Substitute}\ \ x=62\ \ \text{into (2):}\)

\(y=142-62=80\)

\(\therefore\ \text{62 adult tickets and 80 student tickets were sold.}\)

Algebra, STD2 EQ-Bank 30

Eleni is a farmer who sold chickens and ducks at the local market.

Each chicken was sold for $15 and each duck was sold for $9.

She sold a total of 78 birds for a total of $930.

By writing two equations to represent this information, find the number of chickens and the number of ducks Eleni sold.   (3 marks)

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\(\text{Chickens}=38, \ \text{Ducks}=40\)

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\(\text{Let}\ x=\text{chickens},\ y=\text{ducks}\)

\(15x+9y=930\ …\ (1)\)

\(x+y=78\ \ \Rightarrow \ y=78-x\ …\ (2)\)

\(\text{Substitute}\ \ y=78-x\ \ \text{into (1):}\)

\(15x+9(78-x)\) \(=930\)
\(15x+702-9x\) \(=930\)
\(6x\) \(=930-702=228\)
\(x\) \(=38\)

 
\(\text{Substitute}\ \ x=38\ \ \text{into (2):}\)

\(y=78-38=40\)

\(\therefore\ \text{Eleni sold 38 chickens and 40 ducks.}\)

Networks, STD2 EQ-Bank 30

A weighted and directed network diagram is shown.
 

  1. What is the outflow from vertex \(C\) ?   (1 mark)

  2. Calculate the maximum flow through the network.   (2 marks)

  3. The capacity of ONE saturated edge is to be increased in order to produce a new network with the maximum possible flow.
  4. State an edge which could have an increased capacity AND find the new maximum flow through this new network.   (2 marks)

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a.    \(\text{Inflow of \(C\) = Outflow of \(C\) = 14}\)

b.    \(\text{Method 1:}\)

\(\text{Minimum cut through}\ \ sC-Bt-At:\)

\(\text{Maximum flow} = 14+20+11=45\)
 

\(\text{Method 2:}\)
 

     

\(sAt\ \ 11\ \text{(leaving an excess flow capacity of } s A=11 \text { )}\)

\(sABt\ \ 11\ \text{(leaving an excess flow capacity of } AB=7 \text { and } B t=9 \text { )}\)

\(sBt\ \ 9\ \text{(leaving an excess flow capacity of } s B=7 \text { )}\)

\(sCt\ \ 14\ \text{(leaving an excess flow capacity of } C t=3)\)

\(\text{Maximum Flow} = 11+11+9+14=45\)
 

c.    \(\text{Answers could include one of the following:}\)

\(\text{B} t \ \text{could be increased (by 7) leading to a maximum flow of 52.}\)

\(\text{A} t \ \text{could be increased (by 11) leading to a maximum flow of 52.}\)

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a.    \(\text{Inflow of \(C\) = Outflow of \(C\) = 14}\)

b.    \(\text{Method 1:}\)

\(\text{Minimum cut through}\ \ sC-Bt-At:\)

\(\text{Maximum flow} = 14+20+11=45\)
 

\(\text{Method 2:}\)
 

     

\(sAt\ \ 11\ \text{(leaving an excess flow capacity of } s A=11 \text { )}\)

\(sABt\ \ 11\ \text{(leaving an excess flow capacity of } AB=7 \text { and } B t=9 \text { )}\)

\(sBt\ \ 9\ \text{(leaving an excess flow capacity of } s B=7 \text { )}\)

\(sCt\ \ 14\ \text{(leaving an excess flow capacity of } C t=3)\)

\(\text{Maximum Flow} = 11+11+9+14=45\)
 

c.    \(\text{Answers could include one of the following:}\)

\(\text{B} t \ \text{could be increased (by 7) leading to a maximum flow of 52.}\)

\(\text{A} t \ \text{could be increased (by 11) leading to a maximum flow of 52.}\)

Algebra, STD2 EQ-Bank 36

The graph of the parabola \(y=a(x-1)(x-9)\) for some value of \(a\) is shown.
 

By first finding the value of \(a\), find the coordinates of the vertex.   (3 marks)

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\(\text{Vertex:}\ (5,32)\)

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\(\text{Since graph passes through}\ (0,-18):\)

\(-18\) \(=a(0-1)(0-9)\)
\(-18\) \(=9a\)
\(a\) \(=-2\)

 
\(\text{Vertex is halfway between \(x\)-intercepts}\ \ \Rightarrow\ \ x=5\)

\(y\) \(=-2(5-1)(5-9)\)
  \(=-2 \times 4 \times (-4)=32\)

 
\(\therefore\ \text{Vertex at}\ (5,32).\)

Algebra, STD2 EQ-Bank 29

Two friends, Adam and Bertha, sold cupcakes for a fundraising event.

Adam sold \(x\) cupcakes for $3 each. Bertha sold \(y\) cupcakes for $2 each.

Together they sold 113 cupcakes with total sales revenue of $275.

By writing two equations to represent this information, find the number of cupcakes sold by each of the two friends.   (3 marks)

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\(x=49, \ y=64\)

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\(3x+2y=275\ …\ (1)\)

\(x+y=113\ \ \Rightarrow \ y=113-x\ …\ (2)\)

\(\text{Substitute}\ \ y=113-x\ \ \text{into (1):}\)

\(3x+2(113-x)\) \(=275\)
\(3x+226-2x\) \(=275\)
\(x\) \(=275-226=49\)

 
\(\text{Substitute}\ \ x=49\ \ \text{into (2):}\)

\(y=113-49=64\)

\(\therefore\ \text{Adam sold 49 and Bertha sold 64.}\)

Statistics, STD2 EQ-Bank 26

The image shows the proportion of people in various categories based on the 2021 census of the Australian population.
 

The number of people in the 2021 Australian census was \(25\,418\,009\).

Of these, \(812\,728\) identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Of those who identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, 51.1% were aged under 25 years and \(243\,818\) were aged 10–24 years.

What percentage of the Gen Alpha category identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people?   (3 marks)

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\(\text{Of those who identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people }\)

\(\text{Number of people under 25 years }=812\,728 \times 0.511=415\,304\)

\(\text{Number in Gen Z}=243\,818 \ \text{(given)}\)

\(\text{Number in Gen Alpha}=415\,304-243\,818=171\,486\)
 

\(\text{Total number in Gen Alpha}=25\,418\,009 \times 0.12=3\,050\,161\)

\(\text{Percentage}=\dfrac{171\,486}{3\,050\,161}=5.6 \%\)

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\(\text{Of those who identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people }\)

\(\text{Number of people under 25 years }=812\,728 \times 0.511=415\,304\)

\(\text{Number in Gen Z}=243\,818 \ \text{(given)}\)

\(\text{Number in Gen Alpha}=415\,304-243\,818=171\,486\)
 

\(\text{Total number in Gen Alpha}=25\,418\,009 \times 0.12=3\,050\,161\)

\(\text{Percentage}=\dfrac{171\,486}{3\,050\,161}=5.6 \%\)

Networks, STD2 EQ-Bank 26

A project requires the completion of 9 activities, \(A\) to \(I\). The project is due to be completed in 13 days.

The directed network diagram shows these activities with their completion times in days.
 

   

  1. Use the information from the network diagram to complete the Gantt chart, including the critical path and all other activities required for the project.   (3 marks)

       

  2. List all activities, not on the critical path, which could be occurring at midday on day 8.   (1  mark)

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a.    
     

b.    \(C\ \text{and}\ E\)

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a.    
         

 
b.    \(\text{By inspection of the Gantt chart}\)

\(\text{Activities which could be occurring ~7.5 on chart (midday day 8):}

\(C\ \text{and}\ E\)

Probability, STD2 EQ-Bank 32

In Year 11 there are 80 students. Of these, 50 play a sport \((S), 25\) are involved in debating ( \(D\) ), and 20 do neither.

  1. Using this information, complete the Venn diagram.   (2 marks)

 
               

  1. A Year 11 student is selected at random.
  2. What is the probability that the student plays a sport and is involved in debating?   (1 mark)

  3. Two Year 11 students are selected at random.
  4. What is the probability that both students are involved in debating only?   (2 marks)

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a.    \(\text{Venn diagram}\)

 

b.    \(\dfrac{3}{16}\)

c.    \(\dfrac{9}{632} \)

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a.    \(\text{Venn diagram}\)

 

 

b.    \(\text{Using the Venn diagram:}\)

\(P\text{(plays both)} = \dfrac{15}{80}=\dfrac{3}{16}\)
 

c.    \(P\text{(both students involved in debating only)}\)

\(=\dfrac{10}{80} \times\ \dfrac{9}{79}=\dfrac{9}{632} (\approx 0.0142)\)

Financial Maths, STD2 EQ-Bank 20

Kimberley uses a buy now, pay later payment option to make a purchase of $100. Her repayments are split across 4 equal payments over 6 weeks. No interest is charged.

Kimberley misses her final payment and is charged a late fee of $17. Kimberley’s payment schedule is shown, with her balance totalling $42.
 

  1. Find the total amount Kimberley pays for her purchase if repaying in full on 27 July 2024.   (1 mark)
  2. Kimberley’s bank offers short-term loans where simple interest is charged at 18% per annum.
  3. Suppose Kimberley had borrowed $100 from the bank to make this purchase on 1 June 2024 and repaid it in full 8 weeks later.
  4. How much would Kimberley have saved using this approach instead of the buy now, pay later option?   (2 marks)
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a.    \($117\)

b.    \($14.24\)

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a.    \(\text{If total owing paid on 27 July:}\)

\(\text{Total paid} = 25+25+25+42=$117\)
 

b.    \(r=18\%=0.18,\ \ n=\dfrac{8 \times 7}{365} = \dfrac{56}{365}\)

\(I=Prn=100 \times 0.18 \times \dfrac{56}{365} = 2.761… = $2.76 \)

\(\text{Amount saved} = 17-2.76=$14.24\)

Financial Maths, STD2 EQ-Bank 40

Yuki works as a musician and receives royalties from streaming services. A spreadsheet is used to calculate her quarterly royalty earnings.

Total royalty earnings = Number of streams \(\times\) Royalty rate per stream

A spreadsheet showing Yuki's quarterly royalty earnings is shown.

  

 

In the following quarter, Yuki's total royalty earnings were $4200. The royalty rate per stream remained at $0.004. Calculate the number of streams Yuki received that quarter.   (2 marks)

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\(1\,050\,000\)

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\(\text{Total royalty earnings (B8)} = $4200\)

\(\text{Royalty rate per stream (B5)}=$0.004\)

\(\text{Let the number of streams (B4)}=N\)

\(\text{Total royalty earnings} = \text{Number of streams} \times\text{Royalty rate per stream}\)

\(\text{B8}\) \(=\text{B4}^*\text{B5}\)
\(4200\) \(=N\times 0.004\)
\(N\) \(=\dfrac{4200}{0.004}\)
  \(=1\,050\,000\)

\(\text{Yuki had 1 050 000 streams in the next quarter}\)

Financial Maths, STD2 EQ-Bank 35

Priya works as a sales representative and earns a base wage plus commission. A spreadsheet is used to calculate her weekly earnings.

Total weekly earnings = Base wage + Total sales \(\times\) Commission rate

A spreadsheet showing Priya's weekly earnings is shown.
  

 

  1. Write down the formula used in cell B9, using appropriate grid references.   (1 mark)

  2. In the following week, Priya earned total weekly earnings of $1437.50. Her base wage and commission rate remained unchanged. Calculate Priya's total sales for that week.   (2 marks)

  3. Priya's employer increases her commission rate to 4.2% but keeps her base wage the same. If Priya makes $22 000 in sales, calculate her new total weekly earnings.   (2 marks)

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a.   \(=\text{B4}+\text{B5}^*\text{B6}/100\)

b.    \($22\, 500\)

c.    \($1574\)

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a.   \(\text{Total weekly earnings} = \text{Base wage}+\text{Total sales} \times \text{Commission rate}\)

\(\therefore\ \text{Formula:}\ =\text{B4}+\text{B5}^*\text{B6}/100\)
 

b.   \(\text{Total weekly earnings} = \text{Base wage}+\text{Total sales} \times \text{Commission rate}\)

\(\text{Let the Total sales}=S\)

\(1437.50\) \(=650+S\times \dfrac{3.5}{100}\)
\(787.50\) \(=S\times \dfrac{3.5}{100}\)
\(S\) \(=\dfrac{787.50\times 100}{3.5}=$22\,500\)

 
\(\text{The amount of Priya’s total sales was \$22 500.}\)
 

c.    \(\text{Base wage}=650\)

\(\text{Total sales}=$22\,000\)

\(\text{New commission rate}=4.2\%\)

\(\text{Total weekly earnings}\) \(=650+22\,000\times \dfrac{4.2}{100}\)
  \(=650+924=$1574\)

Financial Maths, STD2 EQ-Bank 7 MC

A company uses a spreadsheet to calculate employees' monthly salaries from their weekly salaries. The spreadsheet is shown below.
 

Which formula has been used in cell B7 to calculate the monthly salary?
 
  1. \(=\text{B4}^*4\)
  2. \(=\text{B4}^*52/12\)
  3. \(=\text{B4}^*12\)
  4. \(=\text{B4}/52^*12\)
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\(B\)

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\(\text{Monthly salary} = \dfrac{\text{weekly salary} \times 52}{12}\)

\(\therefore\ \text{Formula:}\ =\text{B4}^*52/12\)

\(\Rightarrow B\)

Financial Maths, STD2 EQ-Bank 18

Liam works in a factory assembling electronic components and is paid on a piecework basis. A spreadsheet is used to calculate his weekly earnings.

Weekly earnings = Number of units completed \(\times\) Rate per unit

A spreadsheet showing Liam's earnings for one week is shown.
  

  1. Write down the formula used in cell B8, using appropriate grid references.   (1 mark)

  2. In the following week, Liam earned $2036.25. The rate per unit remained at $3.75. Calculate the number of units Liam completed that week.   (2 marks)

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a.   \(=\text{B4}^*\text{B5}\)

b.    \(\text{Number of units completed}=543\)

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a.   \(\text{Weekly earnings} = \text{Number of units completed} \times \text{Rate per unit}\)

\(\text{Formula:}\ =\text{B4}^*\text{B5}\)
 

b.   \(\text{Weekly earnings} = \text{Number of units completed} \times \text{Rate per unit}\)

\(\text{Let the Weekly earnings}=E\)

\(2036.25\) \(=E\times 3.75 \)
\(E\) \(=\dfrac{2036.25}{3.75}=543\)

Financial Maths, STD2 EQ-Bank 20

Maria works as a freelance writer and earns income through royalties. A spreadsheet is used to calculate her monthly royalty earnings.

Royalties = Number of books sold \( \times \) Royalty rate per book

A spreadsheet detailing Maria's royalty earnings is shown below.
  

  1. Write down the formula used in cell B8, using appropriate grid references.   (1 mark)

  2. In April, Maria's total royalty earnings were $8960.40. Her royalty rate remained at $2.85 per book. How many books did Maria sell in April?   (2 marks)

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a.   \(=\text{B4}^*\text{B5}\)

b.    \(\text{Number of books}=3144\)

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a.   \(\text{Total royalty earnings} = \text{Number of books sold} \times \text{Royalty rate per book}\)

\(\text{Formula:}\ =\text{B4}^*\text{B5}\)
 

b.   \(\text{Total royalty earnings} = \text{Number of books sold} \times \text{Royalty rate per book}\)

\(\text{Let the Number of books sold}=N\)

\(8960.40\) \(=N\times 2.85 \)
\(N\) \(=\dfrac{8960.40}{2.85}=3144\)

Financial Maths, STD2 EQ-Bank 28

Chen earns an annual salary of $72 800. He is entitled to four weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading. A spreadsheet is used to calculate his total holiday pay.

Total holiday pay = 4 × weekly wage + 4 × weekly wage × 17.5%

A spreadsheet showing Chen's holiday pay calculation is shown.

  1. What value from the question should be entered in cell B5?   (1 mark)

  2. Write down the formula used in cell B9 to calculate the weekly wage, using appropriate grid references.   (2 marks)
  3. Verify the amount of Chen's total holiday pay using calculations.   (2 marks)
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a.   \(4\)

b.   \(=\text{B4}/52\)

c.    \(\text{Total holiday pay}=\text{weekly wage}\times 4 +\ \text{weekly wage}\times 4\ \times 17.5\%\)

\(\text{Total holiday pay}=1400\times 4+1400\times 4\times\dfrac{17.5}{100}=5600+980=$6580\)

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a.    \(\text{Chen gets 4 weeks leave }\rightarrow\ 4\)
 

b.    \(\text{Weekly wage }=\dfrac{\text{Annual salary}}{52}\)

\(\text{Formula: }=\text{B4}/52\)
 

c.    \(\text{Total holiday pay}=\text{weekly wage}\times 4 +\ \text{weekly wage}\times 4\ \times 17.5\%\)

\(\text{Total holiday pay}=1400\times 4+1400\times 4\times\dfrac{17.5}{100}=5600+980=$6580\)

Financial Maths, STD2 EQ-Bank 15 MC

A company calculates holiday pay for employees entitled to four weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading on four weeks pay.

A spreadsheet is used to calculate the total holiday pay.
 

Which formula has been used in cell B9?

  1. \(=\text{B4}^*\text{B5}+\text{B4}^*\text{B5}^*\text{B6}\)
  2. \(=\text{B4}^*\text{B5}+\text{B4}^*\text{B5}^*\text{B6}/100\)
  3. \(=\text{B4}^*\text{B5}^*\text{B6}/100\)
  4. \(=\text{B4}+\text{B5}+\text{B6}\)
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\(B\)

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\(\text{Total holiday pay}=\text{weekly wage}\times 4 +\text{weekly wage}\times 4\ \times 17.5\%\)

\(\text{Formula: }\text{weekly wage}\times 4 +\text{weekly wage}\times 4\ \times \dfrac{17.5}{100}\)

\(\text{Using cell references: }=\text{B4}^*\text{B5}+\text{B4}^*\text{B5}^*\text{B6}/100\)

\(\text{Check: }1450\times 4+1450\times 4\times\dfrac{17.5}{100}=5800+1015=6815\)

\(\Rightarrow B\)

Algebra, STD2 EQ-Bank 29

The formula below is used to estimate the number of hours you must wait before your blood alcohol content (BAC) will return to zero after consuming alcohol.

\(\text{Number of hours}\ =\dfrac{\text{BAC}}{0.015}\)

The spreadsheet below has been created by Ben so his 21st birthday attendees can monitor their alcohol consumption if they intend to drive, given their BAC reading. 

  1. By using appropriate grid references, write down a formula that could appear in cell B5.   (2 marks)

  2. Ben's friend Ryan's reading reflects that he will have to wait 11 hours for his BAC to return to zero. Using the formula, calculate the value Ryan entered into cell B3.   (2 marks)

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a.    \(=\text{B3}/0.015\)

b.    \(0.165\)

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a.    \(=\text{B3}/0.015\)

b.    \(11\) \(=\dfrac{\text{BAC}}{0.015}\)
  \(\text{BAC}\) \(=11\times 0.015=0.165\)

  
\(\text{Ryan entered 0.165 into cell B3.}\)

Algebra, STD2 EQ-Bank 34

Fried's formula for determining the medicine dosage for children aged 1 - 2 years is:

\(\text{Dosage}=\dfrac{\text{Age of infant (months)}\  \times \ \text{adult dose}}{150}\)

The spreadsheet below is used as a calculator for determining an infant's medicine dosage according to Fried's formula.
 

Amber, a 12 month old child, is being discharged from hospital with two medications. Medicine A has an adult dosage of 325 milligrams and she is to take 26 milligrams. She must also take 9.6 milligrams of Medicine B but the equivalent adult dosage has been left off the spreadsheet.

  1. By using appropriate grid references, write down a formula that could appear in cell B10.   (2 marks)

  2. Calculate the equivalent adult dosage for Medicine B (cell B7) using the information in the spreadsheet.    (2 marks)

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a.    \(=\text{B5}^*\text{B6}/150\)

b.    \(120 \ \text{milligrams}\)

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a.     \(=\text{B5}^*\text{B6}/150\)
 

b.    \(\text{Let} \ A= \text{Adult dose}\)

\(\text{Using given formula:}\)

\(9.6\) \(=\dfrac{12 \times A}{150}\)
\(A\) \(=\dfrac{9.6 \times 150}{12}=120 \ \text{milligrams}\)

Financial Maths, STD1 EQ-Bank 18

A company uses the spreadsheet below to calculate the fortnightly pay, after tax, of its employees.
 

  1. Write down the formula that was used in cell D5, using appropriate grid references.   (1 mark)
  2. Hence, calculate Kim's fortnightly pay.   (2 marks)
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a.  \(=\text{B6}-\text{C6}\)

b.    \(\$3140.85\)

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a.    \(\text{Formula for Kim’s Salary after tax:}\)

\(=\text{B5}-\text{C5}\)
 

b.    \(\text{Kim’s salary after tax}\ = \$81\,662\)

\(\text{Kim’s fortnightly pay}\ = \dfrac{81\,662}{26}=\$3140.85\)

Financial Maths, STD2 EQ-Bank 17

The table shows the income tax rate for Australian residents for the 2024-2025 financial year.

\begin{array}{|l|l|}
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\textit{Taxable income} \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \textit{Tax on this income} \\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}0-\$18\,200 \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \text{Nil} \\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\$18 \, 201-\$45\,000 \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \text{16 cents for each \$1 over \$18 200} \\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\$45\,001-\$135\,000 \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \$4288 \text{ plus 30 cents for each \$1 over \$45 000} \\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\$135\,001-\$190\,000 \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \$31 \, 288 \text{ plus 37 cents for each \$1 over \$135 000} \\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\$190\,001 \text{ and over} \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \$51 \, 638 \text{ plus 45 cents for each \$1 over \$190 000} \\
\hline
\end{array}

A company's spreadsheet was created that calculates its employees' after tax fortnightly pay, based on the table and excluding the Medicare levy.

  1. Write down the formula that was used in cell D6, using appropriate grid references.   (1 mark)
  2. Write down the formula that was used in cell C5, using appropriate grid references.   (1 mark)
  3. Hence, calculate Greg's fortnightly pay.   (2 marks)
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a.  \(=\text{B6}-\text{C6}\)

b.  \(=4288+(\text{B5}-45000)^*0.30 \)

c.    \(\$3140.85\)

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a.    \(\text{Formula for Ian’s Salary after tax:}\)

\(=\text{B6}-\text{C6}\)
 

b.    \(\text{Formula for Greg’s estimated tax:}\)

\(=4288+(\text{B5}-45000)^*0.30 \)
 

c.    \(\text{Greg’s estimated tax}\ =4288+(103\,500-45\,000) \times 0.30=\$21\,838\)

\(\text{Greg’s salary after tax}\ = 103\,500-21\,838=\$81\,662\)

\(\text{Greg’s fornightly pay}\ = \dfrac{81\,662}{26}=\$3140.85\)

Algebra, STD2 EQ-Bank 12 MC

Young's formula for determining the medicine dosage for children aged 1 - 12 years is:

\(\text{Dosage} = \dfrac{\text{Age of child (years)}\ \times\ \text{Adult dose}}{\text{Age of child (years) } +\  12}\)

The spreadsheet below is used as a calculator for determining an child's medicine dosage according to Young's formula.

 

Young's formula for calculating an 8 year old child's dosage has been used in cell B9. Using appropriate cell references, the correct formula to input into cell B9 is:

  1. \(=\text{B5}^*\text{B6}/\text{B5}+12\)
  2. \(=(\text{B5}^*\text{B6})/\text{B5}+12\)
  3. \(=\text{B5}^*\text{B6}/(\text{B6}+12)\)
  4. \(=(\text{B5}^*\text{B6})/(\text{B5}+12)\)
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\(D\)

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\(=(\text{B5}^*\text{B6})/(\text{B5}+12)\)

\(\Rightarrow D\)

Algebra, STD2 EQ-Bank 35

Fried's formula for determining the medicine dosage for children aged 1 - 2 years is:

\(\text{Dosage}=\dfrac{\text{Age of infant (months)}\  \times \ \text{adult dose}}{150}\)

The spreadsheet below is used as a calculator for determining an infant's medicine dosage according to Fried's formula.
 

  1. By using appropriate grid references, write down a formula that could appear in cell B9.   (2 marks)

  2. Another infant requiring the same medicine has been recommended a dosage of 2 millilitres. What is the age of the infant?   (2 marks)

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a.    \(=\text{B5}^*\text{B6}/150\)

b.    \(15 \ \text{months}\)

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a.     \(=\text{B5}^*\text{B6}/150\)
 

b.    \(\text{Let} \ n= \text{age of infant}\)

\(\text{Using given formula:}\)

\(2\) \(=\dfrac{n \times 20}{150}\)
\(n\) \(=\dfrac{2 \times 150}{20}=15 \ \text{months}\)

Financial Maths, STD2 EQ-Bank 37

Nigel's weekly wages are calculated using the partially completed spreadsheet below.
 

  1. Calculate the total wages Nigel earned on Wednesday.   (2 marks)

  2. Determine the time Nigel finished work on Saturday, given he earned $196.35 on the day.   (2 marks)

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a.    \(\text{Total wages}=119.00+35.70=\$ 154.70\)

b.    \(14:30\)

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a.    \(\text{Wednesday wages:}\)

\(\text{Regular hours:} \ 5 \times 23.80=\$ 119.00\)

\(\text{Time-and-a-half:} \ 1 \times 1.5 \times 23.80=\$35.70\)

\(\text{Total wages}=119.00+35.70=\$ 154.70\)
 

b.    \(\text{Let \(h=\) total hours worked:}\)

\(\text{Since Saturday wages are time-and-a-half rate:}\)

\(h \times 1.5 \times 23.80\) \(=196.35\)
\(h\) \(=\dfrac{196.35}{1.5 \times 23.80}=5.5\ \text{hours}\)

 

\(\text{Nigel’s shift started at 09:00 and lasted 5.5 hours.}\)

\(\therefore\ \text{Nigel finished work at 14:30.}\)

Financial Maths, STD2 EQ-Bank 38

Trust Us Realty has three salespeople, Ralph, Ritchie, and Fonzi.

Their June monthly wages include a base wage and commission earned, which is modelled in the spreadsheet below.

  1. Write down the formula that was used in cell C9, using appropriate grid references.   (1 mark)

  2. Calculate Fonzi's total pay for the month of June.   (2 marks)

  3. Ralph's total pay for June is $5850. Determine Ralph's total sales for the month.   (2 marks)

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a.    \(=0.01^* \text{B9}\)

b.    \(\$ 20\,200\)

c.    \(\$ 385\,000\)

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a.    \(=0.01^* \text{B9}\)
 

b.    \(\text{Fonzi’s Commission:}\)

\(\text{Sales}\ \$0-\$500\,000=0.01 \times 500\,000=\$ 5000\)

\(\text{Sales over} \ \$500\, 000=(2\,150\,000-500\,000) \times 0.008=\$13\,200\)

\(\text{Total June wages}=5000+13\,200+2000=\$ 20\,200\)
 

c.    \(\text{Ralph’s sales commission}\ =5850-2000=\$3850\)

\(\text {Since Ralph earned} \ \$3850 \ \text{in commission:}\)

\(\text{Sales} \times 0.01\) \(=3850\)
\(\text{Sales}\) \(=\dfrac{3850}{0.01}=\$ 385\,000\)

Algebra, STD2 EQ-Bank 31

Clark's formula for determining the medicine dosage for children is:

\(\text{Dosage}=\dfrac{\text{weight in kilograms}\  \times \ \text{adult dosage}}{70}\)

The spreadsheet below is used as a calculator for determining a child's medicine dosage according to Clark's formula.
 

  1. By using appropriate grid references, write down a formula that could appear in cell E5.   (2 marks)

  2. Another child requiring the same medicine has been recommended a dosage of 62.5 milligrams. How much does the child weigh?   (2 marks)

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a.    \(=\text{B6}^*\text{B5}/70\)

b.    \(17.5 \ \text{kilograms}\)

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a.    \(=\text{B6}^*\text{B5}/70\)
 

b.    \(\text{Let} \ w= \text{weight of the child.}\)

\(\text{Using given formula:}\)

\(62.5\) \(=\dfrac{w \times 250}{70}\)
\(w\) \(=\dfrac{62.5 \times 70}{250}=17.5 \ \text{kilograms}\)

Algebra, STD2 EQ-Bank 28

Sharon drinks three glasses of chardonnay over a 180-minute period, each glass containing 1.6 standard drinks.

Sharon weighs 78 kilograms, and her blood alcohol content (BAC) at the end of this period can be calculated using the following formula:

\(\text{BAC}_{\text {female }}=\dfrac{10 N-7.5 H }{5.5 M}\)

where \(N\) = number of standard drinks consumed
\(H\) = the number of hours drinking
\(M\) = the person's mass in kilograms

 
The spreadsheet below can be used to calculate Sharon's \(\text{BAC}\).
 

  1. What value should be input into cell B5.   (1 mark)

  2. Write down the formula that has been used in cell E4, using appropriate grid references.   (2 marks)

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a.    \(\text{Cell B5 value}=3\)

b.  \(=\left(10^* \text{B4}-7.5^* \text{B5}\right) /(5.5^* \text{B6})\)

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a.    \(\text{180 minutes}\ =\ \text{3 hours}\)

\(\therefore \ \text{Cell B5 value}=3\)
 

b.  \(=\left(10^* \text{B4}-7.5^* \text{B5}\right) /(5.5^* \text{B6})\)

Financial Maths, STD2 EQ-Bank 24

The spreadsheet shows a casual employee's partially completed timesheet.
 

Calculate Jane's total earnings for the week.   (2 marks)

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\(\text{Earnings:}\)

\(\text{Sunday:}\ 4 \times 20.70 \times 2 = $165.60\)

\(\text{Thursday:}\ 3 \times 20.70 = $62.10\)

\(\text{Friday:}\ (2 \times 20.70) + (2 \times 20.70 \times 1.5) = $103.50\)

\(\text{Saturday:}\ 4 \times 20.70 \times 1.5 = $124.20\)
 

\(\text{Total earnings}\ =165.60+62.10+103.50+124.20=$455.40\)

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\(\text{Earnings:}\)

\(\text{Sunday:}\ 4 \times 20.70 \times 2 = $165.60\)

\(\text{Thursday:}\ 3 \times 20.70 = $62.10\)

\(\text{Friday:}\ (2 \times 20.70) + (2 \times 20.70 \times 1.5) = $103.50\)

\(\text{Saturday:}\ 4 \times 20.70 \times 1.5 = $124.20\)
 

\(\text{Total earnings}\ =165.60+62.10+103.50+124.20=$455.40\)

Algebra, STD2 EQ-Bank 16

A fitness app calculates daily calorie requirements using the formula below.

Daily calories = Basal metabolic rate + Calorie burn rate per hour \( \times \) Hours of activity

The spreadsheet below has been used to calculate Jamal's daily calorie requirements when he has had 6 hours of activity.
  

  1. Write down the formula used in cell B9, using appropriate grid references.   (1 mark)

  2. Jamal increases his hours of activity to 8 hours per day, while his basal metabolic rate and calorie burn rate remain the same.

    What will be Jamal's new daily calorie requirement?   (1 mark)

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a.    \(=\text{B4}+ \text{B5} \ ^* \ \text{B6}\)

b.    \(2770\ \text{calories}\)

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a.   \(=\text{B4}+ \text{B5} \ ^* \ \text{B6}\)

b.    \(\text{Daily calories}=1650+140\times 8=2770\)

\(\therefore\ \text{Jamal’s new daily calorie requirement is}\ 2770.\)

Algebra, STD2 EQ-Bank 24

QuickPrint Copy Centre charges for printing services using the formula below.

Total cost = Setup fee + Cost per page \( \times \) Number of pages

A spreadsheet used to calculate the total cost is shown.

  1. Write down the formula used in cell E3, using appropriate grid references.   (1 mark)

  2. QuickPrint increases their cost per page to \$0.42, but keeps the setup fee unchanged. Aisha needs to print 120 pages.

    How much more will Aisha pay compared to the original pricing shown in the spreadsheet?   (2 marks)

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a.    \(=\text{B3}+ \text{B4} \ ^* \ \text{B5}\)

b.    \($14.40\)

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a.   \(=\text{B3}+ \text{B4} \ ^* \ \text{B5}\)
 

b.   \(\text{Original cost from spreadsheet}:\ $44.50\)

\(\text{At increased rate}:\)

\(\text{Total cost}\ =8.50+0.42\times 120=$58.90\)

\(\text{Additional amount}\ =58.90-44.50=$14.40\)

Algebra, STD2 EQ-Bank 23

Green Thumb Landscaping charges for their lawn mowing service based on the size of the lawn.

They use the formula below to calculate the cost of each service.

Total cost = Call-out fee + Cost per square metre \( \times \) Area of lawn

The spreadsheet they provide to their clients is included below.

  1. Write down the formula that has been used in cell E4, using appropriate grid references.   (1 mark)

  2. Miguel has a lawn with a different area. The call-out fee and cost per square metre remain the same. When Miguel's lawn area is entered into the spreadsheet, the total cost shown in cell E4 becomes \$153.00.

    What is the area of Miguel's lawn?   (2 marks)

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a.    \(=\text{B4}+ \text{B5} \ ^* \ \text{B6}\)

b.    \(\text{60 m}^2\)

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a.    \(=\text{B4}+ \text{B5} \ ^* \ \text{B6}\)
 

b.     \(153\) \(=45+1.8A\)
  \(108\) \(=1.8A\)
  \(A\) \(=\dfrac{108}{1.8}=60\)

 
\(\therefore\ \text{The area of Miguel’s lawn is 60 m}^2.\)

Algebra, STD2 EQ-Bank 27

Dial-A-Lift Luxury Transport offers ride services in the local area of Maitland.

They currently use the formula below to calculate the cost of each fare.

   Total fare \(=\) Booking fee \(+\) Cost per kilometre \(\times\) Number of kilometres travelled

A spreadsheet used to calculate the total fare is shown.
 

  1. By using appropriate grid references, write down a formula that could have been used in cell E4.   (2 marks)

  2. A trip with a different number of kilometres travelled is entered, but the booking fee and cost per kilometre remain unchanged. As a result, the value in cell E4 changes to $47.50.
  3. Calculate the value entered in cell B6.   (2 marks)

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a.    \(=\text{B4}+ \text{B5} \ ^* \ \text{B6}\)

b.    \(\text{Cell B6 value = 13.}\)

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a.    \(=\text{B4}+ \text{B5} \ ^* \ \text{B6}\)
 

b.     \(47.5\) \(=15+2.5 n\)
  \(32.5\) \(=2.5n\)
  \(n\) \(=\dfrac{32.5}{2.5}=13\)

 
\(\text{Cell B6 value = 13.}\)

Algebra, STD2 EQ-Bank 26

The following formula can be used to calculate the recommended dosage of a medicine for a child.

   Recommended dosage \(=\) base dosage \(+\) adjustment factor \(\times\) weight of child,

where the recommended dosage and base dosage are in milligrams and the weight of the child is in kilograms.

A spreadsheet used to calculate the recommended dosage is shown.
 

  1. By using appropriate grid references, write down a formula that could have been used in cell E5.   (2 marks)

  2. The weight of a different child is entered, but the base dosage and adjustment factor remain unchanged. As a result, the value in cell E5 changes to 70.
  3. Calculate the value entered in cell B7.   (2 marks)

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a.    \(=\text{B5}+ \text{B6} \ ^* \ \text{B7}\)

b.    \(\text{Cell B7 value = 25.}\)

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a.    \(=\text{B5}+ \text{B6} \ ^* \ \text{B7}\)
 

b.    \(\text{Let \(w\) = weight of the child}\)

\(70\) \(=50+0.8 w\)
\(20\) \(=0.8 w\)
\(w\) \(=\dfrac{20}{0.8}=25\)

 
\(\text{Cell B7 value = 25.}\)

Polynomials, EXT1 EQ-Bank 16

The polynomial  \(R(x)=x^3+p x^2+q x+6\)  has a double zero at  \(x=-1\)  and a zero at  \(x=s\).

Find the values of \(p, q\) and \(s\).   (3 marks)

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\(s=-6, \ p=8, \ q=13\)

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\(R(x)=x^3+p x^2+q x+6\)

\(R(x)\ \text{is monic with a zero at} \ s \ \text{and double zero at}\ -1:\)

\(R(x)\) \(=(x+1)^2(x-s)\)
  \(=\left(x^2+2 x+1\right)(x-s)\)
  \(=x^3+2 x^2+x-s x^2-2 s x-s\)
  \(=x^3+(2-s) x^2+(1-2 s) x-s\)

 

\(\text{Equating coefficients:}\)

\(-s=6 \ \Rightarrow \ s=-6\)

\(p=2-(-6)=8\)

\(q=1-2(-6)=13\)

Polynomials, EXT1 EQ-Bank 25

The polynomial  \(R(x)=2 x^4+a x^3+b x^2+c x+d\)  has a double zero at  \(x=1\), a zero at  \(x=-3\), and passes through the point \((0,-12)\).

Find the integer values of \(a, b, c, d\) and the fourth zero of the polynomial.   (4 marks)

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\(a=-2, \ b=-14, \ c=26, \ d=-12\)

\(\text{Fourth zero:} \ \ x=2\)

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\(R(x)=2 x^4+a x^3+b x^2+c x+d\)

\(\text{Since leading coefficient is 2 with a double zero at 1 and a zero at }-3:\)

\(R(x)=2(x-1)^2(x+3)(x-k) \ \ \text{where} \ k \ \text{is the fourth zero.}\)

\(\text{The polynomial passes through}\ (0,-12):\)

\(R(0)=2(0-1)^2(0+3)(0-k)=-12\ \ \Rightarrow\ \ k=2\)
 

\(\text{Expanding}\ R(x):\)

\(R(x)\) \(=2(x-1)^2(x+3)(x-2)\)  
  \(=2\left(x^2-2 x+1\right)(x+3)(x-2) \)  
  \(=2(x^3+3 x^2-2 x^2-6 x+x+3)(x-2) \)  
  \(=2(x^3+x^2-5 x+3)(x-2) \)  
  \(=2(x^4+x^3-5 x^2+3 x-2 x^3-2 x^2+10 x-6) \)  
  \(=2 x^4-2 x^3-14 x^2+26 x-12\)  

 

\(\text{Equating coefficients:}\)

\(a=-2, \ b=-14, \ c=26, \ d=-12\)

\(\text{Fourth zero:} \ \ x=2\)

Polynomials, EXT1 EQ-Bank 19

A polynomial has the equation

\(Q(x)=(x+1)^2(x-2)\left(x^2+2 x-8\right)\)

  1. Express  \(Q(x)\)  as a product of linear factors and determine the multiplicity of each of its roots.   (2 marks)

  2. Hence, without using calculus, draw a sketch of \(y=Q(x)\), showing all  \(x\)-intercepts.   (2 marks)

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a.    \(Q(x) = (x+1)^2(x-2)\left(x^2+2 x-8\right) \)

\(\text{Roots:}\)

\(x=-1 \ \ \text{(multiplicity 2)}\)

\(x=2 \ \ \text{(multiplicity 2)}\)

\(x=4 \ \ \text{(multiplicity 1)}\)
 

b.

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a.     \(Q(x)\) \(=(x+1)^2(x-2)\left(x^2+2 x-8\right)\)
    \(=(x+1)^2(x-2)(x-2)(x+4)\)
    \(=(x+1)^2(x-2)^2(x-4)\)

 

\(\text{Roots:}\)

\(x=-1 \ \ \text{(multiplicity 2)}\)

\(x=2 \ \ \text{(multiplicity 2)}\)

\(x=4 \ \ \text{(multiplicity 1)}\)
 

b.    \(Q(x) \ \text{degree}=5, \ \text{Leading coefficient}=1\)

\(\text{As} \ \ x \rightarrow-\infty, y \rightarrow-\infty\)

\(\text{As} \ \ x \rightarrow \infty, y \rightarrow \infty\)

\(\text{At}\ \ x=0, \ y=1^2 \times (-2)^2 \times -4 = -16\)

Polynomials, EXT1 EQ-Bank 11

A polynomial \(f(x)\) is defined by

\(f(x)=-3x^3+27x^2+12x-1\)

Explain what happens to \(f(x)\) as  \(x \rightarrow-\infty\).   (2 marks)

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\(\text{Since}\ f(x) \ \text{has degree 3:}\)

\(\text{As} \ \ x \rightarrow-\infty, x^3 \rightarrow-\infty\)

\(f(x) \ \text{has leading coefficient}=-3\)

\(\therefore\ \text{As} \ \ x \rightarrow-\infty,-3 x^3 \rightarrow \infty, \ f(x) \rightarrow \infty\)

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\(\text{Since}\ f(x) \ \text{has degree 3:}\)

\(\text{As} \ \ x \rightarrow-\infty, x^3 \rightarrow-\infty\)

\(f(x) \ \text{has leading coefficient}=-3\)

\(\therefore\ \text{As} \ \ x \rightarrow-\infty,-3 x^3 \rightarrow \infty, \ f(x) \rightarrow \infty\)

Polynomials, EXT1 EQ-Bank 15

Consider a polynomial  \(y=(x+3)^2(2-x) \cdot Q(x)\)

where  \(Q(x)=6-x-x^2\)

Explain what happens to \(y\) as  \(x \rightarrow-\infty\).   (2 marks)

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\(y\) \(=(x+3)^2(2-x)\left(6-x-x^2\right)\)
  \(=(x+3)^2(2-x)(x+3)(2-x)\)
  \(=(x+3)^3(2-x)^2\)

 

\(\text{Degree\(=5\), Leading co-efficient\(=1\)}\)

\(\therefore \text{As} \ \ x \rightarrow-\infty, x^5 \rightarrow-\infty, y \rightarrow-\infty\)

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\(y\) \(=(x+3)^2(2-x)\left(6-x-x^2\right)\)
  \(=(x+3)^2(2-x)(x+3)(2-x)\)
  \(=(x+3)^3(2-x)^2\)

 

\(\text{Degree\(=5\), Leading co-efficient\(=1\)}\)

\(\therefore \text{As} \ \ x \rightarrow-\infty, x^5 \rightarrow-\infty, y \rightarrow-\infty\)