Mark Scheme

Mock Set 5

Pearson Edexcel GCE in Mathematics (9MA0)

Paper 01 Pure Mathematics
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General Marking Guidance

• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the
first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for
what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
• Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
• There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be
used appropriately.
• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners
should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark
scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the
candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
• Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles
by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
• When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme
to a candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
• Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it with
an alternative response.
 EDEXCEL GCE MATHEMATICS
General Instructions for Marking

1. The total number of marks for the paper is 100.

2. The Edexcel Mathematics mark schemes use the following types of marks:
• M marks: method marks are awarded for ‘knowing a method and attempting to apply it’,
unless otherwise indicated.
• A marks: Accuracy marks can only be awarded if the relevant method (M) marks have been
earned.
• B marks are unconditional accuracy marks (independent of M marks)
• Marks should not be subdivided.

3. Abbreviations
These are some of the traditional marking abbreviations that will appear in the mark
schemes.
• bod – benefit of doubt
• ft – follow through
• the symbol will be used for correct ft
• cao – correct answer only
• cso - correct solution only. There must be no errors in this part of the question to obtain
this mark
• isw – ignore subsequent working
• awrt – answers which round to
• SC: special case
• oe – or equivalent (and appropriate)
• dep – dependent
• indep – independent
• dp decimal places
• sf significant figures
•  The answer is printed on the paper
• The second mark is dependent on gaining the first mark

4. For misreading which does not alter the character of a question or materially simplify it, deduct
two from any A or B marks gained, in that part of the question affected.

5. Where a candidate has made multiple responses and indicates which response they wish to
submit, examiners should mark this response.
If there are several attempts at a question which have not been crossed out, examiners should
mark the final answer which is the answer that is the most complete.
6. Ignore wrong working or incorrect statements following a correct answer.

7. Mark schemes will firstly show the solution judged to be the most common response
expected from candidates. Where appropriate, alternatives answers are provided in the
notes. If examiners are not sure if an answer is acceptable, they will check the mark
scheme to see if an alternative answer is given for the method used.
 General Principles for Further Pure Mathematics Marking
(But note that specific mark schemes may sometimes override these general principles )

Method mark for solving 3 term quadratic:

1. Factorisation

( x2 + bx + c) = ( x + p)( x + q), where pq = c , leading to x = ...

(ax 2 + bx + c) = (mx + p)(nx + q), where pq = c and mn = a , leading to x = ...

2. Formula
Attempt to use the correct formula (with values for a, b and c)

3. Completing the square

2
 b
Solving x2 + bx + c = 0 :  x    q  c = 0, q  0 , leading to x = ...
 2
Method marks for differentiation and integration:
1. Differentiation

Power of at least one term decreased by 1. ( x n → x n−1 )

2. Integration

Power of at least one term increased by 1. ( x n → x n+1 )

Use of a formula
Where a method involves using a formula that has been learnt, the advice given in
recent examiners’ reports is that the formula should be quoted first.
Normal marking procedure is as follows:
Method mark for quoting a correct formula and attempting to use it, even if there are
small errors in the substitution of values.
Where the formula is not quoted, the method mark can be gained by implication from
correct working with values but may be lost if there is any mistake in the working.

Exact answers
Examiners’ reports have emphasised that where, for example, an exact answer is asked
for, or working with surds is clearly required, marks will normally be lost if the candidate
resorts to using rounded decimals.
Question Scheme Marks AOs

1 1
(
7 =  6− 8 h
2
) B1 1.1b

14 6+ 8
h=  M1 3.1a
6− 8 6+ 8
84 + 14 8 84 + 28 2
= = = 3+ 2 A1 2.1
28 28
(3)

(3 marks)

Notes:

(
B1: A correct equation involving the area, h and the 6 − 8 ) e.g. h =
14
6− 8
7
Condone the omission of h = if they have already rearranged, e.g. ( h =)
3− 2
M1: A complete method to find h in a rationalised form.
7 6+ 8
May be for e.g. 2  
6− 8 6+ 8
6+ 8 6+2 2 3+ 2
Multiplication by any of , or would be acceptable for rationalising.
6+ 8 6+2 2 3+ 2
A1: cso. Requires the rationalising of the denominator and simplification of the 8 to be seen.
Question Scheme Marks AOs

2(a) 6x − 5 ...
= 3 M1 1.1b
2x +1 2x +1
6x − 5 8
= 3− A1 1.1b
2x +1 2x +1
(2)

(b) ...
→ ...ln 2 x + 1 M1 1.2
2x +1

 f ( x ) dx = 3x − 4 ln 2 x + 1 + c A1ft 1.1b

(2)

(4 marks)

Notes:
(a)
6x − 5 ...
M1: States A = 3 or writes = 3
2x +1 2x +1
8
A1: Correct expression 3 −
2x +1
(b)

M1: Recalls that integrates to ln 2 x + 1 accept ...ln ( 2 x + 1) Ignore any other terms for
2x +1
this mark.
The … must be constant in both cases.
A1ft: Correct integration, following through on their A and B, including the + c. Accept ln ( 2 x + 1)
for ln 2 x + 1
Question Scheme Marks AOs

 
2
3(a)
 
 
cos   → 1 −   or sin  → 
2 M1 1.1b
2 2

 
2

 
1 −   + 4 −  2 =
2 5 dM1 1.1b
2 4
2 5
1− + 4 −  2 =
8 4 A1* 2.1
9 − 32 + 2  0 *
2

(3)

(b)  = 0.0636 is a valid solution but  = 3.49 is not a valid solution as

B1 2.3
it is not small.
(1)

(4 marks)

Notes:
(a)
 
2

 
 
M1: Attempts either cos   → 1 −   or sin  →  o.e.
2
2 2
2
  
Condone missing brackets on the so cos   → 1 − 2 would score the method mark.
2 2 2
 
2

 
 
dM1: Attempts to use both cos   → 1 −   and sin  →  o.e. in the given equation.
2
2 2
A1*: Achieves 9 2 − 32 + 2  0 with no errors. Accept 9 2 − 32 + 2 = 0
There must be a correct intermediate equation where the brackets have been expanded before the
2 5
given answer, such as 1 − + 4 −  2 =
8 4
(b)
B1: Requires both:
•  = 0.0636 is a valid solution as it is small,
•  = 3.49 is not a valid solution as it is not small.
Question Scheme Marks AOs

4(a) 1 B1 1.1b

(1)

(b) 4
gf ( x) = −2 M1 1.1b
1 − 3x 2

4
−
(
2 1 − 3x 2 ) dM1 1.1b
1 − 3x 2 1 − 3x 2
2 + 6 x2
A1 2.1
1 − 3x 2
(3)

(4 marks)

Notes:
(a)
B1: 1 cao
(b)
4 4
M1: Substitutes 1 − 3x2 into − 2 to achieve − 2 condoning a single slip on a sign.
x 1 − 3x 2
dM1: Attempts to form a single fraction with a common denominator.
2 + 6 x2
A1: Correct work leading to o.e.
1 − 3x 2
Question Scheme Marks AOs

5(a)(i) BD = −b + d B1 1.1b
1 3 1 3 1 1 
Attempts BN = − b + MC = − b +  b + d  M1 3.1a
(ii) 2 5 2 5 2 3 
1 1
BN = − b + d A1 1.1b
5 5

(3)

(b) 1 1
BD = −b + d and BN = − b + d
5 5 B1* 2.1
BD = 5BN hence B, N and D are collinear.*
(1)

(4 marks)

Notes:
(a)(i)
B1: BD = −b + d o.e.
(a)(ii)
1 3 1 3 1 1 
M1: Attempts BN = − b + AC = − b + "  b + d  "
2 5 2 5 2 3 
1 1
A1: Reaches BN = − b + d
5 5
(b)
B1*: Requires
1 1
• BD = −b + d and BN = − b + d correct
5 5
• a correct equation relating the two vectors, e.g., BD = 5BN
• a minimal conclusion: “hence collinear”
Useful vectors:
1 1 1 1
AM = b MC = b MC = b + d
2 2 2 3
Question Scheme Marks AOs
dA
6(a) A =  r2 → = 2 r M1 3.1b
dr
dr dA
=2 = 2 r  2 = 4 r * A1* 1.1b
dt dt
(2)

(b) 126 cm 2 s −1 B1 3.4

(1)
(c) e.g.
Include the thickness of the puddle e.g. as a cylinder rather than a
circle.
B1 3.5c
Model the shape of the puddle more accurately.
Model the shape of the puddle as something other than a circle.
Use a variable rate for the increase of the radius.
(1)

(4 marks)

Notes:
(a)
dA
M1: Sets up the model with A =  r 2 and differentiates to = 2 r but do not be concerned with
dr
the notation for the LHS.
dr dA dA
A1*: Multiplies = 2 (which must be seen) and their = 2 r to achieve = 4 r
dt dr dt
(b)
B1: awrt 126 cm 2 s −1 cm Units required.
(c)
B1: See main scheme.
Question Scheme Marks AOs

7(a) Both 3.067 B1 1.1b

(1)

(b) h = 1.2 B1 1.1b


0 + 0 + 2 ( 3.067 + 3.901 + 3.901 + 3.067 ) ( = 16.723)
2
M1 1.1b

8  5 − "16.723" M1 3.1a

= 23.277 A1 1.1b

(4)
(c) Increase the number of strips/trapezia used. B1 2.4

(1)
(d) States ‘overestimate’ and refers to the fact that part (b) is an
M1 2.4
underestimate.
Qualifies that the trapezium rule underestimates the area under the
A1 2.2a
curve C since the trapezia lie below the curve.
(2)

(8 marks)

Notes:
(a)
B1: Both 3.067
(b)
B1: h = 1.2 seen or used
M1: For the correct structure of the trapezium rule. Look for any of

• 0 + 0 + 2 ("3.067"+ 3.901 + 3.901 + "3.067")
2

•  2 ("3.067"+ 3.901 + 3.901 + "3.067")
2

•  4 ("3.067"+ 3.901)
2
M1: 8  5 − "16.723"
(Note that the accuracy from numerical integration on a calculator is 18.30623432)
A1: 23.277
(c)
B1: Either of
• increase the number of strips/trapezia
• decrease the width of the strips/trapezia
(d)
M1: See scheme
A1: See scheme
Question Scheme Marks AOs

8(a)(i) 4 B1 2.2a
(ii) 3 B1 2.2a

(2)

(b)

Left of the y-axis:

• starts negative (LHS)
B1 1.1b
• crosses the horizontal axis
• followed by a maximum to the left of the y-axis.
Right of the y-axis:
• starts positive (LHS)
B1 1.1b
• crosses the horizontal axis
• followed by a minimum to the right of the y-axis
A correct sketch of the gradient function, including:
• correct shape (positive cubic)
B1 1.1b
• maximum and minimum broadly in line with x-intercepts of C
• positive y-intercept
(3)

(5 marks)

Notes:
(a)(i) B1: 4 cao
(ii) B1: 3 cao
(b)
B1B1B1: See main scheme.
Question Scheme Marks AOs

9(a) f is a many-to-one function. B1 2.4

(1)

(b) k =7 B1 2.2a

(1)

( x − 7)
2
(c) +5 = x
M1 1.1b
x2 −15x + 54 = 0
x2 −15x + 54 = 0  x = ... dM1 1.1b
7 k 9 A1 2.1
(3)

y = ( x − 7) + 5  y − 5 = ( x − 7)
2 2
(d)

x −7 = y −5 M1 1.1b
x = y −5 +7

g −1 ( x ) = x − 5 + 7 A1 1.1b

x 5 B1 2.5

(3)

(8 marks)

Notes:
(a)
B1: Either “f is a many-to-one {function}” or “f is not a one-to-one {function}”
(b)
B1: Deduces k = 7
(c)
M1: Attempts to set ( x − 7 ) + 5 = x and rearrange their equation to a 3TQ = 0
2

dM1: Attempts to solve for x using an appropriate method, which may be by calculator.
A1: cao 7 k  9
(d)
M1: Attempts to make x or swapped y the subject of the formula. The order of operations should be
correct but condone slips, i.e., x = y  5  7 or y = x  5  7
A1: cao g −1 ( x ) = x − 5 + 7
May be found by simply using inverse operations, which is acceptable for both marks.
B1: Correct domain x 5
Question Scheme Marks AOs

10 Sketch for (a) and (b)

(a) V-shape anywhere on the sketch. B1 1.1b

• V-shape touching the positive x-axis

( 0, 4) and  , 0  labelled in the correct places

4 B1 1.1b
•
a 
(2)

(b)(i) Correct sketch in quadrants 2 and 4 with acceptable asymptotes. B1 1.1b

The graphs intersect once (and so there is one solution to the
(ii) B1ft 2.4
equation).
(2)
(c)(i) x ( 4 − 3x ) + 1 = 0 M1 3.1a

2 7
3x 2 − 4 x − 1 = 0  x = A1 1.1b
3
2− 7
x= A1 2.3
3
2− 7
(ii) Deduces x  or x  0 M1 2.2a
3
 2 − 7 
x : x " "   x : x  0 A1ft 2.5
 3 

(5)

(9 marks)

Notes:
(a)
B1B1: See main scheme.
(b)(i)
B1: Correct sketch in quadrants 2 and 4 with acceptable asymptotes (which may be implied).
Asymptotes do not need to be labelled.
(b)(ii)
B1ft: See main scheme but allow follow through on their number of intersections as long as their
k
modulus graph is V shaped and reciprocal graph would satisfy y = 
x
(c)(i)
M1: Multiplies by x and attempts to create a 3TQ using the negative branch of the modulus graph.
If both branches are attempted then this mark is available, but if only the positive branch is
attempted then score M0.
Expect to see x ( 4 − 3x ) + 1 = 0 and then the brackets expanded.

2 7
A1: x = o.e. Finds at least one correct solution to the correct quadratic 3x2 − 4x −1 = 0
3
which may come directly from their calculator.
2− 7 2 7
A1: x = or x = − only. The other solution must be rejected.
3 3 3
(c)(ii)
2− 7
M1: Deduces either end x " " or x  0 Ignore any inequality or equality for their solution
3
to (c)(i) but the inequality must be correct for 0.
 2 − 7 
A1ft:  x : x " "   x : x  0 following through on their answer to (c)(i) as long as it is in
 3 
exact form.
Question Scheme Marks AOs

−1 − 1  1
11(a) Midpoint = (8, 0 ) or m = = −  B1 1.1b
11 − 5  3
y − "0" = "3"( x − "8") M1 1.1b

y = 3x − 24 A1 1.1b

(3)
1 1
(b) 3x − 24 = − x +  x = 7 M1 3.1a
2 2
y = 3  "7" − 24 = −3 dM1 1.1b

( 7, − 3) * A1* 2.1

(3)

e.g. ( 5 − 7 ) + (1 + 3) = r 2 leading to r 2 = 20

2 2
(c) M1 1.1b

( x − 7 ) + ( y + 3)
2 2
= 20 A1 1.1b

(2)

(d) PR: y = 2 x − 9 B1 2.2a

( x − 7 ) + ("2 x − 9"+ 3)
2 2
= 20 M1 3.1a

5x2 − 38x + 65 = 0
(5x −13)( x − 5) = 0 dM1 1.1b
 x = ...
13
x= A1 2.2a
5
 13 19 
 ,−  A1 1.1b
5 5
(5)

(13 marks)

Notes:
(a)
B1: Finds either the midpoint or a correct expression for the gradient of PQ
1
B1: y − y1 = − ( x − x1 ) with an attempt at the midpoint (must not be P or Q) and the negative
mPQ
1
reciprocal of their m = "− "
3
If y = mx + c is used they must proceed as far as c = 

B1: y = 3x − 24 only
(b)
1 1
M1: Substitutes their answer to (a) into the given equation: "3x − 24" = − x + and solves to find
2 2
a value for x
dM1: Attempts to find a value for y using this value for x in either equation.
A1*: ( 7, − 3) cso
(c)
M1: Attempts to find the radius of the circle or r 2 by substituting either ( 5,1) or (11, −1) into
( x − 7 ) + ( y + 3)
2 2
 
= r 2 leading to r 2 = or r =  = 20 or 2 5

A1: ( x − 7 ) + ( y + 3) = 20 o.e.
2 2

(d)
B1: Correct equation for PR using y − 1 = 2 ( x − 5)
If y = mx + c is used they must get to y = 2 x − 9 o.e.
M1: Substitutes their y = 2 x − 9 into their circle equation, i.e., ( x − "7") + ("2 x − 9"+ "3") = "20"
2 2

and attempts to expand.

dM1: Attempts to form a 3TQ, set = 0 and solve for x .
13
A1: Deduces x = (or rejects x = 5 , which may be rejected later on as coordinates)
5
 13 19 
A1: Fully correct work leading to  , −  o.e. e.g. ( 2.6, − 3.8) (and ( 5,1) rejected if seen)
5 5
Question Scheme Marks AOs

12(a) Attempts to find the gradient of l: m = 1.7 − 0.8 = 0.9 = 3 M1 1.1b

1.2 − 0.6 0.6 2
3 3
log10 P − 0.8 = ( log10 t − 0.6 ) or log10 P − 1.7 = ( log10 t − 1.2 ) dM1 1.1b
2 2
3
log10 P = log10 t − 0.1 A1 1.1b
2
(3)

(b) Way 2:
Way 1:
As log10 P = 3 log10 t − 0.1
As P = at b then 2 M1 2.1
log10 P = log10 a + b log10 t 3
log10 t −0.1
P = 10 2
3 3
log10 t −0.1
log10 a = −0.1 10 2  10log10 t
2 −0.1

and and
3 3
dM1 1.1b
3 log10 t −0.1 log10 t
−0.1
b log10 t = log10 t 10 2
 10 2
10
2
3
−0.1 3
(Hence a = 10 , b = )  P = 0.794 t 2 A1 3.3
2
(3)
(c) a represents the (total) profit (in thousands of pounds) the business
B1 3.4
made in the first month.
(1)
3 3
(d)
Either 0.794  48 2 {= 264.0} or 0.794  47 2 {= 255.8} M1 3.1b
3 3

Change in P = 0.794  48 − 0.794  47 2 leading to profit of £8208

2 A1 3.2a

The model is suitable as 8208 is (relatively) close to 8300. A1ft 3.5a

(3)
(e) Any valid reason, e.g.,
• The model predicts that the profit will increase without limit.
• The model does not account for any external factors that B1 3.5b
could affect profit.
• It is unlikely that the profit will continue to increase in this
manner in the long term.
(1)

(11 marks)
Notes:
(a)
Δy
M1: Attempts to find the gradient of l1 using .
Δx

dM1: Uses y − y1 = m ( x − x1 ) with either ( 0.6, 0.8) or (1.2, 1.7 ) and their m = " "
3
2
If y = mx + c is used they must proceed as far as c = 
Condone the use of x and y here.
3 1
A1: log10 P = log10 t − 0.1 or e.g. log10 P = 1.5log10 t − . Allow unsimplified values for m and c.
2 10
(b)
M1: Way 1: Uses logs correctly to give a log equation.
Way 2: Uses powers correctly to undo the log equation.
dM1: Correct work leading to values for a and b. Follow through on their equation for l
3
A1: P = 0.794 t 2 or P = 0.794 t1.5
(c)
B1: Accept equivalent answers, e.g., the profit at t = 1
(d) Note: It is acceptable to use the more accurate 10−0.1 for all marks in this question.
3 3
M1: Attempts either 0.794  48 or 0.794  47 which may be implied by awrt 264.0, 264.1, 264.2,
2 2

255.8, 255.9 or any of these multiplied by 1000.

A1: Answer in range £8208 - £8212
A1ft: The model is suitable as 8208 is (relatively) close to 8300. Requires decision and justification.
They must conclude that the model is reasonable/suitable if their answer is in the range £7885 –
£8715. Answers outside of £7470 and £9130 should result in the model being deemed unsuitable.
They must have scored the M1 and multiplied their answer by 1000.
(e)
B1: As in the main scheme.
Question Scheme Marks AOs

13(a) dy 4 cos  t −  
 
Attempts
dy dt
= =  4 M1 1.1b
dx dx sec 2 t A1 1.1b
dt
(2)

(b)(i)  
Solves cos  t −  = 0 leading to t =  M1 1.1b
 4
3 7
x = tan = −1 or x = tan = −1 * A1* 2.1
4 4
(b)(ii) Both ( −1, 4) and ( −1, −4 ) A1 1.1b

(3)
(c)(i)      
y = 4sin  t −  = 4  sin t cos − sin cos t  M1 1.1b
 4  4 4 
   
= 4  x cos t cos − sin cos t  dM1 3.1a
 4 4 
2 2( x − 1)
y= * A1* 2.1
sec t
(c)(ii) k ( x − 1) 2
Squares y 2 = and uses tan2 t +1 = sec2 t M1 3.1a
sec 2 t
8 ( x − 1)
2

y =
2
A1 2.1
x2 + 1
(5)

(10 marks)

Notes:
(a)
dy
dy d t
M1: Attempts =
dx dx
dt
There must be some attempt to differentiate both parameters however poor and divide the right way
round.
 
4cos  t − 
A1:
dy
=  4  Correct expression in any form. May be implied.
dx sec2 t
(b)
dy
M1: Sets their = 0 and solves for t
dt
A1*: cso Attempts x = tan t for at least one of their correct values of t and achieves x = −1
 dy
Requires to be correct.
dt
3 7 11 
Note that the correct values of t are t = and t = {accept e.g. or − }
4 4 4 4
A1: Both ( −1, 4 ) and ( −1, −4 )
(c)(i)
   
M1: Attempts the addition formulae sin  t −  = sin t cos − sin cos t , condoning a sign slip.
 4 4 4
sin t
dM1: Uses tan t = to write sin t = x cos t or equivalent
cos t
2 2( x − 1)
A1*: Arrives at y = following correct work
sec t
x
sin t must be replaced by x cos t or before the final line.
sec t
(c)(ii)
k ( x − 1) 2
M1: Attempts to square the given answer to (c) y 2 = and attempts to use
sec 2 t
 tan2 t  1 =  sec2 t
8 ( x − 1)
2

A1: y = 2

x2 + 1
Question Scheme Marks AOs

14(a) du
= 3x ln 3 B1 1.1b
dx
2
 3x  u 1
 dx =  du M1 1.1b

0 (1 + 3 )  (1 + u ) u ln 3
3 3
x

2
 3x 1 
9
1
 dx =  du A1 2.1

0 ( ) ( )
3 3
1 + 3 x ln 3 1 1 + u

(3)
2 2
(b)  3x + 2  3x 9 
9
1
 d x = 9  d x or  du B1 3.1a
 
0 ( ) 0 ( ) ( )
3 3 3
1 + 3 x
1 + 3 x ln 3 1 1+ u

...  (1 + u ) du → ... (1 + u )
−3 −2
M1 1.1b

k
(1 + u )
−2
− A1 1.1b
2

(1 + 9)  −  − (1 + 1) 
9 −2 9 −2
− dM1 1.1b
 2ln 3   2ln 3 
27
A1 2.1
25ln 3
(5)

(8 marks)

Notes:
(a)
du
B1: Uses the chain rule correctly to find = 3x ln 3
dx
M1: Attempts a complete substitution from x to u ignoring limits. dx must be replaced with du and
du
3x must be replaced with u. Condone slips in finding and rearranging but the ‘u’s must be
dx
able to cancel to achieve the given form.
2
 3x 1 
9
1
A1: cso  dx =  du with no errors seen and including limits.

0 (1 + 3 ) ln 3 1 (1 + u )3
3
x

(b)
B1: Attempts to factor out 32 or 9 from the integral which may be implied e.g. by
9
9  1
 du
ln 3 1 (1+ u )3
 
du as ... (1 + u ) du and integrates, increasing the power by 1 to
−3

1
M1: Writes ... 
 (1+ u )
3

... (1 + u )
−2

 1 k
du to − (1 + u )
−2
A1: Correct integration of k 
 (1+ u )
3
2
9
(1 + u )
−2
Note that the correct expression is −
2ln 3
dM1: Substitutes in their limits from (a) into an expression of the correct form ... (1 + u )
−2
and
subtracts either way round.
27
A1: cso A rigorous mathematical argument leading to
25ln 3
Question Scheme Marks AOs

16, 2,19, 4, 22,8, 25,16, 28,32,

15(a) k =8 B1 2.2a

(1)

(b) Splits the sum into odd terms and even terms and sums their result. M1 3.1a

Odd terms: S10 =

10
2
( 2 16 + 3 (10 − 1)) = ... M1 1.1b

2(210 − 1)
Even terms: S10 = = ... M1 1.1b
2 −1
20
Hence a r =1
r = 2341 A1 2.1

(4)

(5 marks)

Notes:
(a)
B1: Deduces that k = 8
(b)
M1: An overarching problem solving mark for splitting the sum into odd and even terms and
summing their result.

M1: Attempts to find the sum of the odd terms using S10 = ( 2 16 + 3 (10 − 1) ) = 295
10
2
2(210 − 1)
M1: Attempts to find the sum of the odd terms using S10 = = 2046
2 −1
A1: cso 2341
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