RONDEBOSCH BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL

SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 12
SENIOR
CERTIFICATE
MATHEMATICS (PAPER 2)
15 JUNE 2017

MARKS: 150 EXAMINERS: S CARLETTI

T EDWARDS
S VERSTER

TIME: 3 HOURS MODERATOR: P GHIGNONE

This question paper consists of 15 pages including a formula sheet.

RBHS MATH GR12 P2 JUNE 2017

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. This question paper consists of 11 questions.

2. Answer ALL the questions in the ANSWER BOOK provided.

Additional space is available at the back of the answer book.
Number your work carefully.

3. Use the DIAGRAMS in the ANSWER BOOK for any markings you
make.

4. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera that you

have used in determining your answers.

5. Answers only will not necessarily be awarded full marks.

6. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable

and non-graphical), unless stated otherwise.

7. If necessary, round off answers to TWO decimal places, unless

stated otherwise.

8. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.

9. An information sheet with formulae is included at the end of the

question paper.

10. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1
The table below lists the all-time leader board for the most number of
sixes hit in the Indian Premier League since its inception in 2008.

Ranking Name No. of

sixes hit
1 Chris Gayle 262
2 Rohit Sharma 164
3 Suresh Raina 163
4 Virat Kohli 153
5 AB de Villiers 152
6 David Warner 143
6 Yusuf Pathan 143
8 MS Dhoni 142
9 Yuvraj Singh 138
10 Kieron Pollard 136

*Data obtained from http://www.iplt20.com/stats/all-time/most-sixes

correct as at 21/04/2017.

1.1 Calculate:
1.1.1 the mean number of sixes hit by the top 10 players. (2)
1.1.2 the standard deviation in the number of sixes by the
top 10 players. (2)
1.1.3 the number of players who have hit a number of sixes
greater than within one standard deviation of the
mean. (2)

1.2 JP Duminy, the second South African player on the list, is

ranked 18th with 78 sixes. Would he be considered an outlier
from the top 10 ranked players? Show all calculations. (4)
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QUESTION 2
The time taken (in minutes) for male athletes to complete the Rio 2016
Olympic marathon is recorded below.
Time taken in Number of athletes
minutes (𝒕)
125 < 𝑡 ≤ 130 2
130 < 𝑡 ≤ 135 21
135 < 𝑡 ≤ 140 40
140 < 𝑡 ≤ 145 31
145 < 𝑡 ≤ 150 24
150 < 𝑡 ≤ 155 11
155 < 𝑡 ≤ 160 7
160 < 𝑡 ≤ 165 2
165 < 𝑡 ≤ 170 2

2.1 Complete the given table. (2)

2.2 Draw an ogive for the given data. (3)

2.3 Use the drawn ogive (show on your diagram) to estimate:

2.3.1 the median time taken to complete the marathon. (1)
2.3.2 the percentage of athletes who completed the marathon
in less than 148 minutes. (2)

2.4 Given that the temperature on the day of the marathon was 35,1°C
and that scientific research indicates the following to be true:
% 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑙𝑠 = −0,59 × 𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 + 0,02 × (𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒)2 + 5,75

Given 140 male athletes completed the marathon, determine

the number who did not finish. (2)
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QUESTION 3
In the diagram below, quadrilateral 𝑃𝑄𝑅𝑆 has 𝑃(12; −2), 𝑄(24; −6),
𝑅(16; 10) and 𝑆(𝑎; 6 − 2𝑎). The diagonals of the quadrilateral 𝑃𝑄𝑅𝑆
intersect at 𝑇. The angle of inclination of 𝑃𝑅 is 𝜃.

3.1 Determine the co-ordinates of 𝑇, if 𝑇 is the midpoint of 𝑃𝑅. (2)

3.2 Determine the equation of the line passing through 𝑄, 𝑇 and 𝑆

in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐. (3)

3.3 Determine the value of 𝑎. (2)

3.4 Determine the size of 𝜃. (3)

3.5 Hence, or otherwise, determine if 𝑃𝑄𝑅𝑆 is a rhombus. Show a

suitable calculation to justify your answer. (2)
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QUESTION 4
4.1 In the diagram below, 𝐴(4; −2) is a point on the circle with centre
𝐵(−2; 0).

Determine:
4.1.1 the equation of the circle in the form
𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐𝑦 2 + 𝑑𝑦 + 𝑒 = 0. (4)
4.1.2 the equation of the tangent to the circle at 𝐴. (4)
4.1.3 whether the point 𝐶(3; 4) lies inside or outside the circle. (3)

4.2 The point (1; 𝑝) lies on the circle with equation:

𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 − 45 = 0. Determine:
4.2.1 the value(s) of 𝑝. (4)
4.2.2 the area of the circle. (4)

4.3 The circle defined by (𝑥 + 2)2 + (𝑦 − 1)2 = 25 has centre 𝑀, and

the circle defined by (𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 − 3)2 = 9 has centre 𝑁.
4.3.1 Show that the circles intersect each other at two distinct
points. (6)
4.3.2 Determine the equation of the common chord in the form
𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 = 𝑐. (3)
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QUESTION 5
5.1 If sin 56° = 𝑡, determine the following in terms of 𝑡, without
the use of a calculator:
5.1.1 sin 236° (2)
5.1.2 cos 112° (2)
5.1.3 tan2 34° (3)

5.2 Simplify:
cos(𝑥−540°) tan(𝑥+180°)
(5)
cos(90°−𝑥)

sin2 𝑥 1+cos 𝑥
5.3 Given: =
cos 𝑥−cos2 𝑥 cos 𝑥

5.3.1 Prove the identity above. (3)

5.3.2 Determine the values of 𝑥, for 𝑥 ∈ [0°; 180°] for which
the identity is undefined. (2)

5.4 Determine the general solution:

2 sin 𝑥 = √3 tan 𝑥 (6)
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QUESTION 6
6.1 In ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 shown below, 𝐴𝐵 = 5 cm and 𝐴𝐶 = 4 cm. 𝐴𝐵̂𝐶 = 𝜃 − 30°
and 𝐴𝐶̂ 𝐵 = 𝜃 + 30°. Without the use of a calculator, use the sine
rule to find the value of tan 𝜃 in simplified surd form.
B

 - 30

 + 30 C

4 (6)
A

6.2 In the diagram below, ∆𝑃𝑄𝑅 has 𝑃𝑄 = 8 cm, 𝑄𝑅 = 5 cm and

𝑄̂ = 𝜃°. What is the probability that 𝑃𝑅 ≤ 7 cm?
R


Q
P
8

(5)
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QUESTION 7
Given 𝑓(𝑥) = tan(𝑥 + 45°) for 𝑥 ∈ [−135°; 45°].
7.1 Draw 𝑓(𝑥) on the given axes. Show your asymptotes clearly. (3)

7.2 Write down the period of 𝑓(𝑥). (1)

7.3 Give the equation of the new graph if 𝑓(𝑥) is reflected in the
𝑥-axis and shifted up 2 units. (2)

7.4 Showing some working, calculate the value of 𝑥 for which

1
sin 𝑥 cos 45° + cos 𝑥 = cos(𝑥 + 45°) for 𝑥 ∈ [−135°; 45°]. (3)
√2

7.5 For which values of 𝑥 is 𝑥. 𝑓 ′′ (𝑥) < 0? (2)

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QUESTION 8
In the diagram, 𝐹𝐸𝐺 is a tangent to the circle 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷𝐸 at 𝐸. ∠𝐺𝐸𝐴 = 35°,
∠𝐷𝐴𝐸 = 50° and chord 𝐴𝐵 = 𝐵𝐶. The chords 𝐴𝐸 and 𝐷𝐶 are parallel.

A
35 50
E 1 2
1
2
B

1
2
2 C
1
D

Find, with reasons, the following angles:

8.1 𝐷 ̂2 (2)

8.2 ̂1
𝐷 (1)

8.3 𝐵̂ (2)

8.4 𝐴̂2 (2)

8.5 𝐶̂2 (3)

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QUESTION 9
9.1 Prove the theorem that states 𝐴𝐶 = 𝐶𝐵.

A C B

(5)

9.2 At a Greek restaurant, a fragment of a circular plate is found

on the floor. At the widest stretch across the plate, 𝐻𝐾, it is
28 cm long, and the highest point away from this is 𝐽, which
is 5 cm from the chord 𝐻𝐾. Find the area of the entire plate.
No reasons are required but all working must be shown.
J

H K
M

(5)
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QUESTION 10
In the diagram, 𝐿𝑁 is a diameter of circle 𝐿𝑄𝑁 with centre 𝑂. Chord 𝑁𝑄
is produced to 𝑀. 𝑂𝑀 ⊥ 𝐿𝑁 and 𝐿𝑄 cuts 𝑂𝑀 at 𝑃.
M

2 1

3 Q
1
2
P

N
2
1
3
1 O
2
L

Prove, with reasons, the following:

10.1 𝑀𝐿𝑂𝑄 is a cyclic quadrilateral. (4)

10.2 𝑂𝑄 is a tangent to the circle through 𝑀𝑃𝑄. (5)

10.3 ∆𝐿𝑂𝑀||| ∆𝑃𝑄𝑀 (4)

10.4 𝑂𝑄. 𝑄𝑀 = 𝑂𝑀. 𝑃𝑄 (3)

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QUESTION 11
𝐶𝑊 3 𝐶𝑍 1
In the figure 𝐴𝑊||𝑍𝑋, = and = .
𝑊𝐵 5 𝑍𝐴 2

B C
W X

11.1 If 𝑋𝐶 = 𝑘, calculate 𝑊𝑋 in terms of 𝑘. (2)

11.2 Hence, or otherwise, calculate the numerical value of:

𝐵𝑌
11.2.1 (3)
𝑌𝑍
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 ∆𝐵𝑍𝑋
11.2.2 (No reasons required) (4)
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶

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TOTAL: 150 MARKS

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INFORMATION SHEET: MATHEMATICS

−𝑏 ± √𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑐
𝑥=
2𝑎

𝐴 = 𝑃(1 + 𝑛𝑖) 𝐴 = 𝑃(1 − 𝑛𝑖) 𝐴 = 𝑃(1 − 𝑖)𝑛 𝐴 = 𝑃(1 + 𝑖)𝑛

𝑛
𝑇𝑛 = 𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑 𝑆𝑛 = (2𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑)
2
𝑎(𝑟 𝑛 − 1) 𝑎
𝑇𝑛 = 𝑎𝑟 𝑛−1 𝑆𝑛 = ; 𝑟≠1 𝑆∞ = ; −1 < 𝑟 < 1
𝑟−1 1−𝑟

𝑥[(1 + 𝑖)𝑛 − 1] 𝑥[1 − (1 + 𝑖)−𝑛 ]

𝐹= 𝑃=
𝑖 𝑖

𝑓(𝑥 + ℎ) − 𝑓(𝑥)
𝑓 ′ (𝑥) = lim
ℎ→0 ℎ
𝑥1 +𝑥2 𝑦1 +𝑦2
𝑑 = √(𝑥2 − 𝑥1 )2 + (𝑦2 − 𝑦1 )2 M( ; )
2 2

𝑦2 − 𝑦1
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 𝑦 − 𝑦1 = 𝑚(𝑥 − 𝑥1 ) 𝑚= 𝑚 = tan 𝜃
𝑥2 − 𝑥1

(𝑥 − 𝑎)2 + (𝑦 − 𝑏)2 = 𝑟 2

In ΔABC:
𝑎 𝑏 𝑐 1
= = 𝑎2 = 𝑏 2 + 𝑐 2 − 2𝑏𝑐 . cos 𝐴 𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑎∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 = 𝑎𝑏. sin 𝐶
sin 𝐴 sin 𝐵 sin 𝐶 2

sin(𝛼 + 𝛽) = sin 𝛼 . cos 𝛽 + cos 𝛼 . sin 𝛽 sin(𝛼 − 𝛽) = sin 𝛼 . cos 𝛽 − cos 𝛼 . sin 𝛽

cos(𝛼 + 𝛽) = cos 𝛼 . cos 𝛽 − sin 𝛼 . sin 𝛽 cos(𝛼 − 𝛽) = cos 𝛼 . cos 𝛽 + sin 𝛼 . sin 𝛽

cos2 𝛼 − sin2 𝛼
cos 2𝛼 = {1 − 2 sin2 𝛼 sin 2𝛼 = 2 sin 𝛼 . cos 𝛼
2 cos 2 𝛼 − 1
𝑛
∑ 𝑓𝑥 )2
𝑥̅ = 𝜎 2 = ∑(𝑥𝑖 − 𝑥̅
𝑛 𝑖=1
̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅
𝑛

𝑛(𝐴)
𝑃(𝐴) = 𝑃(𝐴 𝑜𝑟 𝐵) = 𝑃(𝐴) + 𝑃(𝐵) − 𝑃(𝐴 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵)
𝑛(𝑆)

∑(𝑥 − 𝑥̅ )(𝑦 − 𝑦̅)

𝑦̂ = 𝑎 + 𝑏𝑥 𝑏=
∑(𝑥 − 𝑥̅ )2

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