Belilios Public School Half-Yearly Examination, 2015-2016 MATHEMATICS Compulsory Part

Belilios Public School
Half-Yearly Examination, 2015-2016

MATHEMATICS Compulsory Part
𝟏
Secondary 4 Time Allowed: 1𝟐 hours
Maximum Marks: 105
Name : _________________________________ Class No.: __________
Class : __________________ Math Class: C ___ / M ___
INSTRUCTIONS
1. After the announcement of the start of the examination, you should first write your Name, Class Number
and Class in the spaces provided.
2. This paper consists of THREE sections, A(1), A(2) and B.
3. Attempt ALL questions in this paper. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this
Question-Answer Book.
4. Graph paper and supplementary answer sheets will be supplied on request.
5. Unless otherwise specified, all working must be clearly shown.
6. Unless otherwise specified, numerical answers should be either exact or correct to 3 significant figures.
7. The diagrams in this paper are not necessarily drawn to scale.
1
SECTION A(1) (35 marks)
xy
1. Make y the subject of the formula z = . (3 marks)
x− y
Answers written in the margins will not be marked.

3
p 2 q −5
2. Simplify 3
and express your answer with positive indices. (4 marks)
pq 2
2
3. Factorize
(a) x3 – x2y + 18x2,
(b) x3 – x2y + 18x2 – x +y −18.
(4 marks)

4. The marked price of a vase is $280. The vase is sold at a discount of 40% of the marked price.
(a) Find the selling price of the vase.
(b) If the marked price of the vase is 75% above its cost, determine whether there will be a gain
or a loss after selling the vase. Explain your answer.
(4 marks)
3
5. Consider the graph of the quadratic function y = −3( x + 5) 2 + 7 .
(a) State the direction of opening.
(b) Find coordinates of the vertex.
(c) Find the y-intercept of the graph.
(4 marks)

6. Solve the following quadratic equations. (Leave your answers in surd form if necessary.)
(a) x 2 − 12 x − 45 = 0
(b) 2(x + 1)(x – 1) = x

(5 marks)
4
7. It is given that f (x) = ax2 + 24x + 7 and f (–1) = –13.
(a) Find the value of a.

 x
(b) It is given that g(x) = f   .
2
(i) Find the algebraic representation of g(x).
(ii) Determine the nature of the roots of the equation g(x) = 0.
(5 marks)
5
8. It is given that the quadratic equation x( x − 7) = k − 7 has real roots.
(a) Find the range of values of k.
(b) Solve the equation when k is the smallest positive integer in (a).
(6 marks)
6
9. In Figure 1, the straight line L1: y = mx + 12 which passes through (2, 4), has the same x-intercept
with another straight line L2. It is given that the y-intercept of the straight line L2 is 1.
(a) Find the value of m.
(b) Find the equation of L2.
(c) Mary claims that L1 is not perpendicular to L2.
Do you agree? Explain your answer. Figure 1
(7 marks)
7
10. Figure 2 shows the graph of y = −x2 + bx + c. Find
y
(a) the values of b and c,
(−1, 2) × 2- y = −x2 + bx + c
(b) the axis of symmetry of the graph,
(c) the maximum value of y.

x
0
Figure 2
(7 marks)
8
11. Figure 3 is the graph of y = 1.5 x .
5
y = 1.5 x
2

1
x
−4 −3 −2 −1 O 1 2 3 4
Figure 3
(a) Using the graph above to find the approximate values of the following expressions.
(Give your answers correct to the nearest 0.1.)
5
(i) 1.58
5
8
(ii)
27
(b) Solve the following equation graphically. (Give your answers correct to the nearest 0.2.)
1.5 x = 4
x
2
(c) Plot y =   for −4 ≤ x ≤ 4 on the Figure 3.
3
(7 marks)
9
12. (a) Solve the equation 92x – 1 = 27x+4..
(b) Solve the equation 5 x − 2 + 5 x − 130 = 0.

(7 marks)
10
13. If α and β are the roots of the equation 2x2 − 3x + 1 = 0, find
(a) the value of α2 + β2,
(b) a quadratic equation in x whose roots are α2 + 2 and β 2 + 2.
(7 marks)
11
SECTION B (35 marks)
Answer ALL questions in this section and write your answers in the spaces provided.
5 + ki
14. Let z = , where k is a real number.
1 − 2i
(a) Express z in the form of a + bi, where a, b are real numbers. (3 marks)
(b) If z is a real number, find
(i) the value of k,
(ii) z.
(2 marks)
12
15. In Figure 4, L1 is the straight line passing through A(–3, 2)
y L1
and B(2, 7). L2 is perpendicular to L1 and passes through B
and C. L3 is a horizontal line which intersects L1 and L2 at
B(2, 7)
A and C respectively.
(a) Find the equation of L2 in the general form, and the
A(–3, 2) C
coordinates of C. (5 marks) L3
(b) D is a point on the line segment AC such that x

0 L2
area of △ABD = 4 × area of △CBD.
(i) Find the coordinates of D. Figure 4
(ii) Find the equation of BD in the general form.

(6 marks)
13
14
16.
Figure 5
As shown in Figure 5, in ∆ABC, ∠ABC = 90°, AB = 8 cm and BC = 6 cm. The rectangle BDEF is
inscribed in ∆ABC. Let DB = EF = x cm. Let the area of rectangle BDEF be S cm2.

(a) Express the length of DE in terms of x. (3 marks)
(b) Express S in terms of x. (2 marks)
(c) A student thinks that the area of BDEF is maximum when D is the mid-point of AB.
Do you agree? Explain your answer. (5 marks)
15
16
17 In a city, the number N of babies born in the t-th year after 2008 can be represented by the
following formula:
N = a – b(0.9)t, where a and b are constants.
The number of babies born in 2010 was 43 480. The number of babies born in 2011 was 44 452.
(a) Find the values of a and b. (4 marks)
(b) Find the number of babies born in 2013. (2 marks)
(c) In 2016, the government of the city will give a subsidy of $5 000 to each baby born. Will the
total amount of subsidy in 2016 exceed $200 000 000? Explain your answer. (3 marks)
(Give the answers correct to the nearest integer if necessary.)
17
18
END OF PAPER
Belilios Public School
Half-Yearly Examination, 2015-2016
S4 Mathematics Compulsory Part Marking Scheme
xy
1. Make y subject of the formula z = . (3 marks)
x− y
xy
z=
x− y
z ( x − y ) = xy 1M
zx − zy = xy
xz = zy + xy 1M for collecting like
terms
xz = y ( x + z )
xz
y= 1A
x+z
3 p 2q −5
2. Simplify 3 and express your answer with positive indices. (4 marks)
pq 2
1
2 5
−
3 p 2q −5 p q 3
3 1M for n
a= an
3
= 3
pq 2 pq 2
2  5 3
−1  −  − ( )
3 q  3 2
= p 1M for a m × a n = a m+n
−
1
−
19 or a m ÷ a n = a m−n
= p 3q 6
1A can be omitted
1
= 1 19
3 6 1A
p q
1
3. Factorize
(a) x3 – x2y + 18x2,
(b) x3 – x2y + 18x2 – x +y −18.
(4 marks)
(a) x3 – x2y + 18x2
= x 2 ( x − y + 18) 1A
(b) x3 – x2y + 18x2 – x +y −18

= x 2 ( x − y + 18) − ( x − y + 18) 1M (use (a))
= ( x 2 − 1)( x − y + 18) 1A
1A
= ( x + 1)( x − 1)( x − y + 18)
4. The marked price of a vase is $280. The vase is sold at a discount of 40% of the marked price.
(a) Find the selling price of the vase.
(b) If the marked price of the vase is 75% above its cost, determine whether there will be a gain or
a loss after selling the vase. Explain your answer.
(4 marks)
(a) Selling price of the vase = $280(1 - 40%)

=$168 1A
(b) Cost = $280÷(1+75%) 1M
=$160 1A
As cost of the vase < selling price of the vase,

There will be a gain after selling the vase. 1
2
5. Consider the graph of the quadratic function y = −3( x + 5) 2 + 7 .
(a) State the direction of opening.
(b) Find coordinates of the vertex.
(c) Find the y-intercept of the graph.
(4 marks)
(a) It opens downwards. 1A

(b) Coordinates of the vertex are (−5,7) 1A
(c) When x = 0, y = −68 1M can be omitted
The y-intercept = −68 1A
6. Solve the following quadratic equations. (Leave your answers in surd form if necessary.)
(a) x 2 − 12 x − 45 = 0
(b) 2(x + 1)(x – 1) = x

(5 marks)
(a) x 2 − 12 x − 45 = 0
1M
(x −15)(x + 3) = 0
1A
x = 15 or −3
(b) 2( x + 1)( x − 1) = x
2( x 2 − 1) = x
1A
2x − x − 2 = 0
2
− ( −1) ± ( −1) 2 − 4( 2)( −2) 1M

x=
2( 2 )
1 ± 17 1A
=
4
3
7. It is given that f (x) = ax2 + 24x + 7 and f (–1) = –13.
(a) Find the value of a.

 x
(b) If g(x) = f   ,
2
(i) find the algebraic representation of g(x).
(ii) Determine the nature of roots of the equation g(x) = 0. (5 marks)
(a) ∵ f (–1) = –13

2
∴ a (–1) + 24(–1) + 7 = –13
a=4 1A
 x
(b) (i) g(x) = f  
2
2
x x 1M
= 4  + 24  + 7
2 2
= x 2 + 12 x + 7 1A
(ii) ∆ = 122− 4(1)(7)
= 116 >0 1M
There are two distinct real roots. 1A
4
8. It is given that the quadratic equation x( x − 7) = k − 7 has real roots.
(a) Find the range of values of k.
(b) Solve the equation when k is the smallest positive integer in (a).
(6 marks)
(a) x ( x − 7) = k − 7
x − 7x + 7 − k = 0
2
1A
∵ The quadratic equation x( x − 7) = k − 7 has real roots.
∴ ∆≥0
i.e. (−7) − 4(1)(7 − k ) ≥ 0
2
1M for ∆≥0 +1A
49 − 28 + 4k ≥ 0
4k ≥ −21
21
k≥−
4
21
∴ The range of values of k is k ≥ − . 1A
4
(b) When k is the smallest positive integer in (a), k = 1. 1A

When k = 1, the corresponding quadratic equation is
x2 − 7x + 7 −1 = 0
x2 − 7x + 6 = 0
( x − 1)( x − 6) = 0
x = 1 or x = 6 1A
5
9. In Figure 1, the straight line L1: y = mx + 12 which passes through (2, 4), has the same x-intercept
with another straight line L2. It is given that the y-intercept of the straight line L2 is 1.
(a) Find the value of m.
(b) Find the equation of L2.
(c) Mary claims that L1 is not perpendicular to L2.
Do you agree? Explain your answer. Figure 1
(7 marks)
9. (a) ∵ L1 passes through (2, 4).

∴ By substituting (2, 4) into y = mx + 12, we have………. 1M either one
4 = m(2) + 12
m =−4 1A
(b) By substituting y = 0 into y = –4x + 12, we have ………..

0 = –4x + 12
x=3 1A
∴ The x-intercept of L1 is 3.
∵ L1 has the same x-intercept with L2.
∴ L2 passes through (3, 0).
The equation of L2 is
0 −1
y−0= ( x − 3) 1M
3−0
1
x + 3y − 3 = 0 1A or y = − x + 1
3
(c)
Slope of L1 = −4. 1 for correct explanation
1
Slope of L2 = −
3
4
Slope of L1 × slope of L2 = ≠ −1
3
Therefore the two lines are not perpendicular.
Mary’s claim is agreed. 1 f.t.
6
10. Figure 2 shows the graph of y = −x2 + bx + c. Find
y
(a) the values of b and c,
(−1, 2) × 2- y = −x2 + bx + c
(b) the axis of symmetry of the graph,
(c) the maximum value of y.

x
0
Figure 2
(7 marks)
10 (a) From the graph,
y-intercept = 2
∴ c =2 1A
∵ The graph passes through (–1, 2).
∴ 2 = −(−1)2 + b(−1) + 2
b = −1 1A
(b) Let A and B be the points (–1, 2) and (0, 2) respectively.

 −1 + 0 2 + 2 
Coordinates of the mid-point of AB =  ,  1M (or use completing square)
 2 2 
 1 
=  − , 2
 2 
∵ The axis of symmetry passes through the mid-point of AB.
1
∴ The axis of symmetry is x = − . 1A
2
1
(c) By substituting x = − into y = −x2 − x + 2, we have
2
2
 1  1
y =−−  −−  + 2 1M
 2  2
9
= 1A
4
 1 9
∴ The coordinates of the vertex of the graph are  − , .
 2 4
9
∴ The maximum value of y is . 1A
4
7
11. Figure 3 is the graph of y = 1.5 x .
5
y = 1.5 x
x
−4 −3 −2 −1 O 1 2 3 4
Figure 3
(a) Using the graph above to find the approximate values of the following expressions.
(Give your answers correct to the nearest 0.1.)
5 8
(i) 1.58 (ii) 5
27
(b) Solve the following equation graphically. (Give your answers correct to the nearest 0.2.)
1.5 x = 4
x
2
(c) Plot y =   for −4≤ x ≤ 4 on the Figure 3. (7 marks)
3
8
8
5
11 (a) (i)
8
1.5 = 1.5 5
= 1.51.6
From the graph, when x = 1.6 , y = 1.9 (corr. to the nearest 0.1).
5
∴ 1.58 = 1.9 1A
1
8 23
5 = ( 3 )5
(ii) 27 3
3
2
= ( )5
3
2
= ( ) 0.6 1M +1A
3
3
= ( ) − 0.6
2
= 1.5− 0.6
From the graph, when x = −0.6 , y = 0.8 (corr. to the nearest 0.1).
8
∴ 5 = 0.8 1A
27
y
(b)
5
y = 1.5 x
(b)(i)
4
(b)(ii) (c) correct shape 1A

x With correct y-intercept +1A
−4 −3 −2 −1 O 1 2 3 4
From the graph, the solution for 1.5 x = 4 is 3.4 (corr. to the nearest 0.2) 1A
9
12. (a) Solve the equation 92x – 1 = 27x+4..
(b) Solve the exponential equation. 5 x −2 + 5 x − 130 = 0.
(7 marks)
12.
(a) 92x – 1= 27x + 4
32(2x – 1) = 33(x + 4) 1M
4x – 2 = 3x + 12 1A
x = 14 1A
(b) 5 x −2 + 5 x − 130 = 0.
5 x ⋅ 5−2 + 5 x = 130 1M
x
5 5 ( −2
)
+ 1 = 130 1A
26
5 x = 130 ÷ 1M
25
∴ 5 x = 125
x= 3 1A
10
13. If α and β are the roots of the equation 2x2 − 3x + 1 = 0, find
(a) the value of α2 + β2,
(b) a quadratic equation in x whose roots are α 2 + 2 and β 2 + 2.
(7 marks)
13. From the equation 2 x 2 − 3x + 1 = 0, we have
−3 3
α+β =− = ,
2 2 1A + 1A
1
αβ = .
2
(a)
α 2 + β 2 = (α + β )2 − 2αβ
2
 3 1
=   − 2  1M
2 2
5
= . 1A
4
(b)
Sum of roots = (α 2 + 2) + ( β 2 + 2)
= α2 + β 2 + 4
5
= +4
4
21
= 1M
4
Product of roots = (α 2 + 2)( β 2 + 2)
= (αβ )2 + 2(α 2 + β 2 ) + 4
2
1 5
=   + 2  + 4
2 4
27
= 1M
4
∴The required equation is

21 27
x2 − x + =0
4 4
i.e. 4 x 2 − 21x + 27 = 0. 1A
11
SECTION B (35 marks)
Answer ALL questions in this section and write your answers in the spaces provided.
5 + ki
14. Let z = , where k is a real number.
1 − 2i
(a) Express z in the form of a + bi, where a, b are real numbers. (3 marks)
(b) If z is a real number, find
(i) the value of k,
(ii) z. (2 marks)
5 + ki
(a) z=
1 − 2i
5 + ki 1 + 2i
= ⋅ 1M +1A
1 − 2i 1 + 2i
5 + ki + 10i + 2ki 2
=
12 − ( 2i ) 2
5 + (10 + k )i + 2k ( −1)
=
1 − 4( −1)
5 − 2k 10 + k 1A
= + i
5 5
(b)(i)∵ z is a real number.
10 + k
∴ =0
5
k = − 10 1A
5 − 2( −10)
(ii) z = =5 1A
5
12
15. In Figure 4, L1 is the straight line passing through A(–3, 2) and y L1
B(2, 7). L2 is perpendicular to L1 and passes through B and C.
L3 is a horizontal line which intersects L1 and L2 at A and C B(2, 7)
respectively.
(a) Find the equation of L2 in the general form, and the A(–3, 2) C L3
coordinates of C (5 marks). x
0 L2
(b) D is a point on the line segment AC such that
area of △ABD = 4 × area of △CBD.
(i) Find the coordinates of D.
(ii) Find the equation of BD in the general form. (6 marks)
7−2
15(a) Slope of L1 = =1 1M
2 − ( −3)
−1
Slope of L2 = = −1 1A
1
The equation of L2 is
y − 7 = −( x − 2)
∴ x+ y −9 = 0 1A
Let (a, 2) be the coordinates of C.
By substituting (a, 2) into x + y − 9 = 0 , we have 1M
a+2−9 =0
a=7
∴ The coordinates of C are (7, 2). 1A
(b) Let (d, 2) be the coordinates of D.
∵ △ABD and △CBD have the same height.
Area of △ ABD AD
∴ = =4
Area of △ CBD DC
d − ( −3)
=4
7−d
d + 3 = 28 − 4d 1M+1A
5d = 25
d =5
∴ The coordinates of D are (5, 2). 1A
The equation of BD is
7−2
y−2 = ( x − 5)
2−5
5
y − 2 = − ( x − 5) 1M + 1A
3
3 y − 6 = −5 x + 25
∴ 5 x + 3 y − 31 = 0 1A
13
16.
Figure 5
As shown in Figure 5, in ∆ABC, ∠ABC = 90°, AB = 8 cm and BC = 6 cm. The rectangle BDEF is
inscribed in ∆ABC. Let DB = EF = x cm. Let the area of rectangle BDEF be S cm2.
(a) Express the length of DE in terms of x. (3 marks)
(b) Express S in terms of x. (2 marks)
(c) A student thinks that the area of BDEF is maximum when D is the mid-point of AB.
Do you agree? Explain your answer. (5 marks)
(a)  ∆ADE ∼ ∆EFC (AAA) 1A
AD DE
∴ = (corr. sides, ∼∆s) 1M
EF FC
8− x DE
=
x 6 − DE
3
∴ DE = (6 − x) cm 1A
4
(b) The area S of the rectangle BDEF = BD × DE
3
= x(6 − x) cm2 1M
4
3
= ( − x 2 + 6 x ) cm2 1A
4
3
(c) S= x(8 − x)
4
3 3 2
= − (x2 − 8x + 42) + (4 ) 1M + 1A
4 4
3
= − (x − 4)2 + 12 1A
4
3
− (x − 4)2 ≤ 0 for all x, ∴S ≤ 12 for all x.
4
The maximum value of S is 12 when x = 4. 1A
1
i.e. BD = × AB
2
i.e. The area of rectangle BDEF is maximum when D is the mid-point of AB
The student is correct. 1
14
17 In a city, the number N of babies born in the t-th year after 2008 can be represented by the
following formula:
N = a – b(0.9)t, where a and b are constants.
The number of babies born in 2010 was 43 480. The number of babies born in 2011 was 44 452.
(a) Find the values of a and b. (4 marks)
(b) Find the number of babies born in 2013. (2 marks)
(c) In 2016, the government of the city will give a subsidy of $5 000 to each baby born. Will the
total amount of subsidy in 2016 exceed $200 000 000? Explain your answer. (3 marks)
(Give the answers correct to the nearest integer if necessary.)
17(a) In 2010, t = 2010 – 2008 = 2, and N = 43 480.

∴ 43 480 = a – b(0.9)2 1M
43 480 = a – 0.81b............................(i)
In 2011, t = 2011 – 2008 = 3, and N = 44 452.
∴ 44 452 = a – b(0.9)3 1M
44 452 = a – 0.729b.........................(ii)
(ii) – (i): 972 = 0.081b
b = 12 000 1A
Substituting b = 12 000 into (i), we have
43 480 = a – 0.81(12 000)
a = 53 200 1A
(b) From (a), N = 53 200 – 12 000(0.9)t.

In 2013, t = 2013 – 2008 = 5, and
N = 53 200 – 12 000(0.9)5 1M
= 46 114, cor. to the nearest integer
∴ The required number of babies is 46 114. 1A
(c) In 2016, t = 2016 – 2008 = 8, and

N = 53 200 – 12 000(0.9)8 1M
= 48 034, cor. to the nearest integer
Total amount of subsidy
= $5 000(48 034) 1M
= $240 170 000
∵ $240 170 000 > $200 000 000
∴ The total amount of subsidy will exceed $200 000 000. 1A
END OF PAPER
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Maximum Marks: 105

Name : _________________________________ Class No.: __________

Class : __________________ Math Class: C ___ / M ___

2. This paper consists of THREE sections, A(1), A(2) and B.

4. Graph paper and supplementary answer sheets will be supplied on request.

5. Unless otherwise specified, all working must be clearly shown.

7. The diagrams in this paper are not necessarily drawn to scale.

Answers written in the margins will not be marked.

Answers written in the margins will not be marked.

Answers written in the margins will not be marked.

(b) 2(x + 1)(x – 1) = x

(a) Find the value of a.

Answers written in the margins will not be marked.

(a) Find the range of values of k.

Answers written in the margins will not be marked.

(a) Find the value of m.

(b) Find the equation of L2.

(c) Mary claims that L1 is not perpendicular to L2.

Do you agree? Explain your answer. Figure 1

Answers written in the margins will not be marked.

(c) the maximum value of y.

Answers written in the margins will not be marked.

Answers written in the margins will not be marked.

(b) Solve the equation 5 x − 2 + 5 x − 130 = 0.

Answers written in the margins will not be marked.

Answers written in the margins will not be marked.

Answers written in the margins will not be marked.

(b) D is a point on the line segment AC such that x

Answers written in the margins will not be marked.

Answers written in the margins will not be marked.

Answers written in the margins will not be marked.

(b) x3 – x2y + 18x2 – x +y −18

(a) Selling price of the vase = $280(1 - 40%)

(b) Cost = $280÷(1+75%) 1M

As cost of the vase < selling price of the vase,

(a) It opens downwards. 1A

The y-intercept = −68 1A

(b) 2(x + 1)(x – 1) = x

− ( −1) ± ( −1) 2 − 4( 2)( −2) 1M

(a) Find the value of a.

(ii) Determine the nature of roots of the equation g(x) = 0. (5 marks)

(a) ∵ f (–1) = –13

(a) Find the range of values of k.

(b) When k is the smallest positive integer in (a), k = 1. 1A

(a) Find the value of m.

(b) Find the equation of L2.

(c) Mary claims that L1 is not perpendicular to L2.

Do you agree? Explain your answer. Figure 1

9. (a) ∵ L1 passes through (2, 4).

(b) By substituting y = 0 into y = –4x + 12, we have ………..

(c) the maximum value of y.

(b) Let A and B be the points (–1, 2) and (0, 2) respectively.

(b)(ii) (c) correct shape 1A

(b) Solve the exponential equation. 5 x −2 + 5 x − 130 = 0.

13. From the equation 2 x 2 − 3x + 1 = 0, we have

∴The required equation is

17(a) In 2010, t = 2010 – 2008 = 2, and N = 43 480.

(b) From (a), N = 53 200 – 12 000(0.9)t.

(c) In 2016, t = 2016 – 2008 = 8, and

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