First Term Remote Standardized Assessment 2020-2021

S.5 MATHEMATICS
MARKING SCHEME

The ceiling mark deduction for “pp” is 2 marks (@ 1 mark) and for “u” is 1 mark (@ 1 mark) for the whole paper.

Solution Marks Remarks

1. 2(3𝑚 − 𝑛) = 4𝑚 + 3
6𝑚 − 2𝑛 = 4𝑚 + 3 1M for removing bracket
6𝑚 − 4𝑚 = 2𝑛 + 3 1M for putting m on one side
2𝑚 = 2𝑛 + 3
2𝑛 + 3
𝑚= 1A
2
------(3)
2. (a) 9𝑥 − 3𝑦
= 3(3𝑥 − 𝑦) 1A

(b) 6𝑥 2 − 11𝑥𝑦 + 3𝑦 2
= (3𝑥 − 𝑦)(2𝑥 − 3𝑦) 1A

(c) 9𝑥 − 3𝑦 − 6𝑥 2 + 11𝑥𝑦 − 3𝑦 2
= (9𝑥 − 3𝑦) − (6𝑥 2 − 11𝑥𝑦 + 3𝑦 2 )
= 3(3𝑥 − 𝑦) − (3𝑥 − 𝑦)(2𝑥 − 3𝑦) 1M
= (3𝑥 − 𝑦)[3 − (2𝑥 − 3𝑦)]
= (3𝑥 − 𝑦)(3 − 2𝑥 + 3𝑦) 1A
------(4)
7𝑥 + 3
3. (a) −2(𝑥 + 4) ≥
9
−18(𝑥 + 4) ≥ 7𝑥 + 3
−18𝑥 − 72 ≥ 7𝑥 + 3
−25𝑥 ≥ 75 1M
𝑥 ≤ −3 1A

(b) 8𝑥 + 32 > 0
8𝑥 > −32
𝑥 > −4 1A
The integers which satisfy both inequalities is 3.
∴ 1 integer satisfies both inequalities. 1A
------(4)
4. ∠𝐴𝐶𝐷 = 90° (∠ in semi circle) 1A
∠𝐶𝐴𝐷 = 25°
∠𝐶𝑂𝐷 = 50° (∠ at centre twice ∠ at ⨀𝑐𝑒)
∠𝐵𝑂𝐴 = 50° (equal chords, equal ∠s) 1A
∠𝐴𝐸𝑂 = 180° − 50° − 25°
= 105° 1A
------(3)
5. ∠𝑂𝐷𝐶 = 90° (line joining centre to 1A
mid-point of chord ⊥ chord)
∠𝐴𝐶𝐵 = 24° (∠ at centre twice ∠ at ⨀𝑐𝑒) 1A
∠𝑂𝐵𝐶 = 90° − 24° (ext. ∠ of )
= 66° 1A
------(3)
 Solution Marks Remarks
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6. (a) Let 𝐶 = 𝑎 + 𝑏ℎ , where a and b are non-zero constants 1A
Put h = 10, C = 9000
9000 = 𝑎 + 𝑏(10)2 1M For either substitution
Put h = 15, C = 15 250
15250 = 𝑎 + 𝑏(15)2

On solving, we have a = 4 000 and b = 50 1A

The required cost

= 4000 + 50(25)2
= ($) 35 250 1A

(b) When C = 49 000

49 000 = 4 000 + 50ℎ2 1M
ℎ = 30 1A
The required height is 30 cm.
------(6)
7. (a) ∠𝐵𝐸𝐶 = ∠𝐷𝐸𝐴 (common)
∠𝐶𝐵𝐸 = ∠𝐴𝐷𝐸 (ext. ∠, cyclic quad)
∠𝐵𝐶𝐸 = ∠𝐷𝐴𝐸 (∠ sum of )
Δ𝐵𝐸𝐶 ~ Δ𝐷𝐸𝐴 (AAA)

Correct proof with correct reasons 2

Correct proof with wrong reasons 1

BE EC
(corr. sides, ~ s)
DE EA
AB 10 20
8 10
AB = 6 cm 1A

(b) (i) 𝐴𝐷2 + 𝐷𝐸 2 = 62 + 82

= 102
= 𝐴𝐸 2
∠𝐴𝐷𝐸 = 90° (converse of Pyth. Thm.) 1A Or using cosine formula

(ii) ∠𝐴𝐵𝐶 = 90°

AC is a diameter of circle ABCD
(converse of ∠ in semi-circle) 1A
𝐴𝐶 = 6√5 cm (Pyth. Thm.)

Area of circle
2
= (3√5) 𝜋
= 45𝜋 cm2
≈ 141.37 cm2
< 150 cm2
Therefore, I disagree with the claim. 1 f.t.
------(6)
 Solution Marks Remarks
sin 180 tan 360
8. (a) 2
1 cos sin 180
sin tan 1A : any one correct
= 1A+1A
1 cos 2
sin 1A : all correct
sin sin 1 For 1 − cos2 𝜃 = sin2 𝜃
=
sin 2
cos sin 1M sin
or tan
cos
1 1
= 1 f.t.
sin cos

sin 180 tan 360

(b) 0
1 cos 2 sin 180
1 1
0 1M
sin cos
1 1
sin cos
Normally, two ans for tan 𝜃 = 1
trigo equation. 𝜃 = 45° or 𝜃 = 225° 1A
------(6)
9. 1
sin(𝑥 + 45°) = − -45 --->
√2
𝑥 + 45° = 225° or 𝑥 + 45° = 315° 1A
𝑥 = 180° or 𝑥 = 270° 1A 225 315
------(2)
10. (a) 𝑦 = 2𝑥 2 + 8𝑎𝑥 − 10𝑎2
= 2(𝑥 2 + 4𝑎𝑥 + 4𝑎2 − 4𝑎2 ) − 10𝑎2 1M
= 2(𝑥 + 2𝑎)2 − 18𝑎2
Vertex = (−2𝑎, −18𝑎2 ) 1A

(b) Put y = 0
2(𝑥 + 𝑎)2 − 18𝑎2 = 0
(𝑥 + 2𝑎)2 = 9𝑎2
𝑥 + 2𝑎 = ±3𝑎
𝑥 = 𝑎 or 𝑥 = −5𝑎 1A

Area of ABV = 1458

(𝑎 + 5𝑎) × 18𝑎2
= 1458 1M
2
𝑎=3 1A
------(5)
 Solution Marks Remarks
11. (a) ∠𝑂𝐵𝐴 = 90° (tangent ⊥ radius)
AO is a diameter of 𝐶2 . (converse of ∠ in semi-circle)

Correct proof with correct reasons 2

Correct proof with wrong reasons / without reasons 1

(b) (i) Join BD. In AOB

𝑂𝐵 1
cos ∠𝐴𝑂𝐵 = = 1A
𝑂𝐴 2
∠𝐴𝑂𝐵 = 60°

∠𝐶𝐷𝐵 = ∠𝐼𝐵𝐶 = 30°(∠ in alt. segment) 1M for either one

1
GDB GOB (∠ at centre twice ∠ at ⨀𝑐𝑒)
2
1
60
2
= 30°
∠𝐺𝐷𝐶 = ∠𝐺𝐷𝐵 + ∠𝐵𝐷𝐶
= 30° + 30°
= 60° 1A

(ii) ∠𝐺𝐶𝐵 = ∠𝐺𝐷𝐵 = 30° (∠s in the same segment)

As ∠𝐺𝐶𝐵 = ∠𝐶𝐵𝐼 = 30°
GC // AI (alt. ∠s equal)

Correct proof with correct reasons 2

Correct proof with wrong reasons / without reasons 1

In OAB,
∠𝐺𝐴𝐼 = 180° − 90° − 60° (∠ sum of )
= 30°
∠𝑂𝐺𝐶 = ∠𝐺𝐴𝐼 = 30° (corr. ∠s, GC // AI)
In GDC,
∠𝐷𝐺𝑂 = 180° − 60° − 70° − 30° (∠ sum of )
∠𝐷𝐺𝑂 = 20° 1A
------(8)

SECTION C. Multiple Choice Questions

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B C B D B C A C D B
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
B C A B D C A C D A