G.C.E.(A.

L) Support Seminar - 2015

Combined Mathematics I
Answer Guide
Part A
3 4

1. When n = 1, L.H.S =
1 1

R.H.S = 1+ 2 1 4 1 = 3 4 = L.H.S
1
1 2 1 1 1

The result is true for n = 1.

Assume that the result is true for n = p.

p
1+ 2 p 4 p
3 4

Then,

=

p
1 2 p
1
1

3 4

1 1

p+1

1+ 2 p

4 p 3 4

1 2 p 1 1

3 (1+ 2 p) 4 p 4(1+ 2 p) + 4 p
3p +1 2 p
4 p (1 2 p)

3+ 2 p 4 4 p

1+ p 1 2 p
1+ 2( p +1) 4( p +1)

( p +1)
1 2( p +1)

The result is true for n = p + 1.

By the Principle of Mathematical Induction, the result is true for all positive integers n.
5



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) ( 5 3)
C ( 5 ) + C ( 5 ) . 3 + C ( 5 ) ( 3) + C ( 5 ) ( 3) + C ( 3)
=
C ( 5 ) ( 3) + C ( 5 ) ( 3) C ( 5 ) ( 3) + C ( 3)

= 2 C ( 5) + C ( 5) ( 3) + C ( 3)
2.

5+ 3 +
4

= 2 [ 25 + 6 15 + 9 ]
= 2 124
= 248
(1)

+ 4 C0

( 5)

[see page two

-2

5+ 3

5 3

)(

2

5+ 3
5 3 <1 5
5+ 3>2

5 3 =

0 <

(
0 < (

53=2

)
3)

<1
4

From (1), 0 < 248 5 + 3 < 1

4
247 < 5 + 3 < 248

25
5
n = 247
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3. (3 2i)(7 5i) = 21 + 10i 14i 15i

11 + 29i
2

11 + 29

11 29i

11 (29i)

=
=
=

(since i = 1)
2

(3 + 2i)(7 + 5i)
2

5
5
5

(11 29i)(11 + 29i)

(3 2i)(7 5i) (3 + 2i)(7 + 5i)

(9 4i )(49 25i )
2

(9 + 4)(49 + 25)

25
5

=
13 74
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4. lim
x
2

(2x )cos x
2
2 cos2 x x sin x
2

( )
2 ( x ) sin ( x)
2
2
lim

( ) 2sin x x cos x
(2 ) (2 ) (2 )
5
x 0
2

lim

(x2 )0

( )( )
( ) ( )
( )

x
2sin x
2
2

2sin 2 x
2 cos x
2
2

x
2

[see page three

-3-

( )
( )
( ) ( )
( )

sin ( x )

2
2 lim
5

( )
x

( 2 )

sin ( x )

2 lim cos x
2 lim

( 2)

( )
( )
x

(
)
5
2

sin x
2
2

x
2
lim
2
0
x
( 2 ) sin x

2 cos x
2

2
x
2

x 0
2

x 0
2

x 0
2

2 1
2(1)2 1

5
25

................................................................................................................................................................

d
ln x + x 2 + a 2 =
5.
dx

Then

(
(

1
2x
. 1+ .

2
2
x + x 2 + a 2 2 x + a
1
1

x + x 2 + a 2

.
x 2 + a 2
x + x 2 + a 2

I =

1

x + a2
2

1
dx
9x 2 + 4

1
3

x + 2
3
2

()

dx

5
5

2
2
1
2

I = ln x + x + + C ; Here C is an arbitrary constant.
3
3

5
5

+
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[see page four

-46.

dy

dx T
When T =
dy

dx

1
2
=

T (2 3T )
(1 T )(1 3T )
1 2 3
2
2
1
1 1 3
2
2

( )
( )( )

= 1

1 1
Then (x, y) = ,
8 8

If any point on the tangent is given by (x, y), the equation of the tangent is

1
5
y = 1 x 1
8
8

4x + 4y 1 = 0

Let the tangent and the curve intersect at the point corresponding to t = T .

Then (x , y) = ( T (1 T )2 , T 2 (1 T ) )

4T (1 T )2 + 4T 2 (1 T ) 1 = 0
4T 2 4T +1 = 0

(2T 1)2 = 0

1
5
T = ; This is the parameter corresponding to the given point.
2
Therefore the tangent does not meet the curve again.
That is, the curve is located on one side of the tangent 4x + 4y 1 = 0.

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7.

A
3x + 4y + 5 = 0

are given by
The bisectors of ABC
i.e.,

5y 2 = 0

3x 4y + 1 = 0

3x + 4y + 5
32 + 4 2

3x + 4y + 5 = (3x 4y + 1)
8y + 4 = 0 and 6x + 6
2y + 1 = 0 and
x + 1

3x 4y +1

32 + (4)2

= 0
= 0

10

Since the straight line given by 2y + 1 = 0 is parallel to the side AC, it is the exterior
5
bisector.
.

The straight line x + 1 = 0 is perpendicular to the side AC. It is the interior bisector of ABC
5

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[see page five

-58. For ax2 + 2y2 + bxy + x + 4y + 2c = 0 to represent a circle,

2
1
5
a = 2, b = 0 and +12 c > 0 '
4
5
a = 2, b = 0 and c < 17 '
16
The positive integral value of c is 1.
Then the circle is 2x2 + 2y2 + x + 4y + 2 = 0
1

That is,
x2 + y2 + x + 2y + 1 = 0
2
1

The centre is , 1
4
(x + p)2 + y 2 = p2 x 2 + y 2 + 2px = 0

The common chord of the two circles is (

1
2p ) x + 2y + 1 = 0
2

Since the given circle is bisected, its centre must be located on the common chord.
5

1
1
2 p + 2(1) +1 = 0

4
2

1
1
p 2 +1 = 0
8
2
9
5
p =
4
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9. S1 : x2 + y2 6x + 8y + 9 = 0
C1 = (3, 4) , r1 = 9 +16 9 = 4
5
2
2
2
S2 : x + y r = 0
C2 = (0, 0) , r2 = r
For the two circles S1 and S2 to touch each other C1C2 = r1 + r2 or C1C2 = r1 r2

5 = 4 + r or 5 = r 4

r = 1 5
r 4 = 5


r = 4 5
Since r > 0, r = 9

When the circles S1 and S2 touch each other internally,

the straight line C2 C1 is divided externally
at the point of contact P in the ratio C2P : PC1 = 9 : 4 5
9 3 4 0 9 (4) 4 0
,
P

9 4
94

27
36
,
5
5

9
C2(0, 0)

P( x, y )
C1(3, 4)

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[see page six

-6The cosine formula gives,

c2 = a2 + b2 2 a b cos C
16 = 25 + 36 60 cos C
45
cos C =
60
3

=

4
10.

The sine formula gives,

6
4

=

sin B
sinC

sin B =

sin B 3
3 sin C
= .

sinC 2
2

= 2 3 sin C
4
= 2 cos C sin C
= sin 2C

B,
C < )
5
B = 2 C or B = 2 C ; (since 0 < A,

5
Since A C , B 2C ; (since A + B + C = )
B = 2C
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[see page seven

-7-

Part B
5

11. (a) a + b = b, a b = c

p + q = a + b + a 2 + b 2 = (a + b ) + (a + b )2 2a b

= b 2 b 2c

p q = a 3 + b 3 + a b + (a b )2

= (a + b )3 3a b (a + b ) + a b + (a b )2

= b 3 + 3c b + c + c 2

The quadratic equation whose roots are p and q is,

x 2 (b 2 b 2c) x b 3 + 3c b + c + c 2 = 0

5 + 5

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The discriminant,

x = (b 2 b 2c)2 + 4(b 3 3b c c c 2)

= b 4 + b 2 + 4c 2 2 b 3 + 4b c 4b 2 c + 4b 3 12b c 4c 4c 2

= b 2 (b 2 + 2b + 1) 4c (b 2 + 2b + 1)

= b 4 + 2 b 3 + b 2 4b 2 c 8b c 4c

= (b + 1)2 (b 2 4c)

When a and b are imaginary, b 2 4 c < 0.

5
x 0

5
5

x = 0 if and only if b = 1.

Since x = 0, p = q.

5
5

That is, p and q are real, if and only if b = 1.

Then p + q

2 p

p = q =

p =

(1)2 (1) 2c
2 2c
1c
1c

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+ 2)2
5
(b) Let y = (x
2
x + x +1


(y 1) x2 + (y 4) x + (y 4) = 0 5
If y = 1, then x = 1. In this case a quadratic equation does not exist.

2

(y 1) x + y 4 + (y 4) y 4 = 0 (y 1)
2(y 1) (y 1) 2(y 1)

(y 1) x + y 4 + 4(y 1)(y 4)2 (y 4) = 0

2(y 1)
4(y 1)

(y 4)(4y 4 y + 4)
y

= 0
(y 1) x +
+
2(y 1)
4(y 1)2

(y 1) x + y 4 + 3y(y 4)2 = 0 5
2(y 1) 4(y 1)

[see page eight

-8 For all real x,

3y(y 4) 0
4(y 1)2

3y (y 4) 0 , 5

0 y 4

since (y 1)2 > 0

+ 2)2 4
0 (x
2
x + x +1
ymin = 0 and ymax = 4 5
2

+ 2)2 is continuous, since x 2 + x +1 = x + 1 + 3 > 0 .

The graph of y = (x
2
2 4
x + x +1

(0, 4) is a maximum. 5
(2, 0) is a minimum. 5

When y = 1, x 2 + x + 1 = x 2 + 4x + 4 3x + 3 = 0 x = 1
1+ 4 + 4 2
2
x
x , for x 0
y = x + 4x + 4 =
2
x + x +1 1+ 1 + 1 2
x
x
When x , y 1 5

(0, 4)

(1, 1)

(2, 0)

10

y=1 5
x

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(c) If x 2 + kx + 1 is a factor of x 4 12x 2 + 8x + 3, there is l Z such that,

x 4 12x 2 + 8x + 3 (x 2 + kx + 1)(x 2 + lx + 3)
5

k + l = 0 and l + 3k = 8

l = 4

k = 4

x 4 12x 2 + 8x + 3 = 0

x 2 + 4x + 1 = 0 or

(x 2 + 4x + 1)(x 2 4x + 3) = 0
x=

4 16 4
2

= 2 3 5

5
5

x 2 4x + 3 = 0

or (x 1) (x 3) = 0
or x = 1 or x = 3 5

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[see page nine

-912. (a) Since each child should get at least three rupees, an amount of 15 rupees must be reserved
compulsorily. Then the remaining three rupees can be divided among the five children in
5
different ways as given below.

Division of money

(i) 3

No. of ways
5!
= 5
4!

(ii)
2 1 0 0 0 5

5!
3! = 20

(iii)
1 1 1 0 0 5

5!
3!2! = 10

Total number of ways =

5 + 20 + 10 5

= 35
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(b)

y = x+a

y = bx + b

5
b

a
0
1

a > b > 0

Since the solution set of b x 1 > x a is {x | 3 < x < 7 ; x IR},
5
A (3, yA) ; B (7, yB).
By considering yA, 3 + a = 3b b a 2b = 3

(1)

y = xa
y = bx b

5
5

Similarly by considering yB, 7 a = 7b b a + 6b = 7

(2)
1
5
From (1) and (2), a = 4, b =

2
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A
B
C
3r +1
(c) Let ur r +1 + r + 2 + r + 3 (r +1)(r + 2)(r + 3) .

Then A (r + 2) (r + 3) + B (r + 1) (r + 3) + C (r + 1) (r + 2) 3r + 1
By considering the coefficients of,
r 2 ; A + B + C = 0
10
r ;
5A + 4B + 3C = 3
Constant 6A + 3B + 2C = 1

By solving the above equations ; A = 1, B = 5, C = 4

ur

1
5
4
+

r +1 r + 2 r + 3

10

[see page ten

- 10 5
1
1 1
1

+ 4

r +1 r + 2 r + 2 r + 3
This is in the form of l [ f (r) f (r+1)] + m [ f (r+1) f (r+2)].

1
. 5

Here l = 1, m = 4 and f (r) =
r +1
5

ur l [ f (r) f (r+1)] + m [ f (r+1) f (r+2)]

u1 = l [ f (1) f (2)] + m [ f (2) f (3)]

u2 = l [ f (2) f (3)] + m [ f (3) f (4)]

un 1 = l [ f (n1) f (n)] + m [ f (n) f (n+1)]

un
= l [ f (n) f (n+1)] + m [ f (n+1) f (n+2)]

By adding,
n

ur = l [ f (1) f (n+1)] + m [ f (2) f (n+2)]

r=1

1
1 1
1
1
+4
=

2 n + 2 3 n + 3

5
1
4

= +

6 n+2 n+3

5
3n + 5
=
6 (n + 2)(n + 3)

5
1
4
lim ur = lim +

n
n 6
n + 2 n + 3
r=1

5

6

ur is finite, the series is convergent.

Since lim
n

r=1

Further more, for all r + , ur > 0.


u1 Sn < S

1 5
3n + 5
5

<
6 6 (n + 2)(n + 3) 6
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[see page eleven

- 11 5 3
=

13. (a) P
6 2
5 3 1 0

P I =
6 2 0 1
5

5
=
6
2

det ( P I )
= 0
3
5
5
= 0
6
2
(5 + )(2 + ) 18
+ 7l 8
2

( 1)( + 8)
= 1 or

= 0

= 0

= 0

= 8

PX = X
x

5 3 x

=
5x + 3y = x

6x 2y y
6 2 y
y

When = 1,

5x + 3y = x
6x + 3y = 0

6x 2y = y
6x 3y = 0

Since the two equations above are equivalent,

when x = t, y = 2t ; Here t is a real parameter.
t

= t 1 5
X =
2t
2

When = 8, 5x + 3y = 8x
3x + 3y = 0

6x 2y = 8y 6x + 6y = 0

Since the above two equations are also equivalent,

when x = T then y = T ; Here T is a real parameter.
1
T
5
X =
= T
T
1

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(b)

Im

A2(z2)
A1(z1)

Q(z2 z4)

P(z1 z3)

A3(z3)
A4(z4)

b
O

Re
[see page twelve

- 12 P and Q are two points such that OP // A3 A1, OP = A3 A1 and OQ // A4 A2, OQ = A4 A2

respectively.
Then zP = z1 z3 and zQ = z2 z4. 10
z1 z3 OP A1 A3
z1 z3
z z = z z = OQ = A A
2
4
2 4
2
4

10

z z

arg 1 3 = arg(z1 z3 ) arg(z2 z4 ) = = POQ

z2 z4

.
When b > q, = POQ
= the angle between A A and A A . 10
POQ
1 3
2 4
z z
Therefore, for 1 3 to be purely imaginary, A1 A3
A2 A4. 5
z2 z4

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Im

z2 2z + 2 = 0 z = 1 i


z2 2az + b = 0 z = a i b a 2

D (a + i
b a2 )

= ,

(i) If COD
2

2
a + i b a is purely imaginary. 5
a i b a2

Re

2
2
2
2
a + i b a = a (b 2a ) + 2ia2 b a
a + (b a )

a i b a2

(a i b a 2 )

For this number to be purely imaginary, the real part = 0 2a2 = b 10

(ii) OA = OB = OC = OD
5
zA zA = zD zD
2 = a2 + b a2 10
b = 2


(iii) When ABCD is a square and its centre is O,

by symmetry, 5
D(a + i b a 2 )

a = 1 and b a 2 = 1

b = 2 10

Im
A(1 + i)
Re

O
C(a i b a 2 )

B(1 i)

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[see page thirteen

- 13 (c) arg[(z + i)i] = 2

3
2
arg (z+i) + arg i =
3

5
arg (z+i) = 2 =
6
3 2
5
arg (z (i)) =
6
PA X = ; P A
6

Im
P(z)

O 3
A
( i)

Re

The locus of P is a line segment as shown in the figure.

OP = z 5

least

= ON = 1.cos

zN =

=

2
6

3
3
cos i
sin
3
3
2
2

3 3
30
5
i
=
4 4
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14. (a) f (x) =

3 4x
, x IR
x 2 +1

f (x) =

(x 2 +1)(4) (3 4x)2x
2)
10 = 2(2x +1)(x
(x 2 +1)2
(x 2 +1)2

Since at x = 1 and x = 2, f /(x) = 0, 10 there exist two turning points.
2


For all x IR, the function f is continuous.

x
< x < 1
1 <x< 2
2<x<
2
2
f /(x)
()()
(+)()
(+)(+)
10
>0

<0
>0
(+)
(+)
(+)
x = 1 , y = 4 is a maximum. 5

2

x = 2, y = 1 is a minimum. 5 ( 1 , 4)
2



When x = 0, y = 3
3

When x = , y = 0 5
4

3 2 4
x

y= x
1
1+ 2
x

x , y 0 5

3 4x e x x 2 1 = 0

y
4
3

y = f (x) = 32 4x

x +1

10

12 0

2
4

(2, 1)

(1)
[ see page fourteen

- 14

e

3 4x
=
x 2 +1

The roots of the

equation (1) are given

y = ex

( 1 , 4)
2

5
y=

y
4
3
2

3 4x
x 2 +1

10
(2, 1)
by the x - coordinates
1
of the intersection points
x
of the curves y = ex and
0
2
3
12
3 4x
1
4
5
y= 2
.
x +1
According to the graph, equation (1)
has at least three distinct real roots.
5
90
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B
(b)

Let the volume of the generated solid be V,
x

when AB = x.
Then BC = 2s 2x,
A
D
2s 2x
5
BD =
=sx
2

C
2
2
AD = AB 2 BD 2 = x (s x) = 2sx s 2
= s(2x s)
1
5
V =
AD2. 2BD
3
1
= s(2x s). 2(s x) 5
3
2
= s(2x s)(s x)
3
dV

= 2 s[(2x s)(1) + (s x)2] 5
dx
3
=
=

5 ; x>

s
2

2 s[2x + s + 2s 2x]
3
2 s(3s 4x)
3

dV
When x = 3 s,
= 0.
dx
4

5
5

3s dV
When s < x <
,
> 0 ; V increases.
4 dx
2
When

dV
3s
< x < s,
< 0 ; V decreases. 10
dx
4

When x = 3 s, V is a maximum.
4

5
The volume is maximum, when AB is of length 3 s.







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[ see page fifteen

- 15 x 2 + 3x + 5
B
C
+
15. (a)
A+
(x
1)(x
+
2)
x
1
x
+2

x2 + 3x + 5 A(x 1)(x + 2) + B(x + 2) + C(x 1)

By comparing the coefficents of x2, A = 1 5
5

When x = 1, B = 3

5

When x = 2, C = 1
2
2
2
2
1

x + 3x + 5 dx =
dx + 3
dx

(x 1)(x + 2)
x 1
0
0
0

x +1 2 dx
0

[ x]0 + 3ln x 10 ln x + 2 0 10

2 + 3 [ln 1ln 1][ln 4ln 2]

= 2 ln 2 5










35
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e2 x sin 3x dx

(b)

sin 3x

d e 2 x
dx
dx 2

1 2x
e sin 3x
2
1 2x
e sin 3x
2
1 2x
e sin 3x
2

12 e

2x

5
3cos3x dx + C 10

3 1 2 x
1
e cos3x e 2 x (3sin 3x)dx + C' 10

2 2
2
3 2x
9 2x
e cos 3x e sin 3x dx + C' 5
4
4

13 2 x
e sin 3x dx = 1 e2x (2sin 3x 3cos 3x) + C' 10
4
4

2x

1 2x
e (2sin 3x 3cos 3x) + C ; Here C is an arbitrary constant.
13
5

sin 3x dx =

45
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(c)

x =
dx
=
d

1
dx
2
0 x + 1 x
sin q

cos q

2
When x = 0, q = 0
When x = 1, q =

I =

cos
d
sin + 1 sin 2

sincos+ cos

5
5
(1)
[ see page sixteen

- 16

When q =

t,
2

d
= 1
dt

When q = 0 "

When q =

t=

, t = 0
2

Replacing t by q, I =

costsin+ tsin t (dt)

costsin+ tsin t dt

cossin+sin d

(2)

5 + 5

(1) + (2) ;
2I
= d = [ ]0 2
0

I
=
4










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(d)

||

Let S = {(x, y): x2 y x }.

y=x

5
B

5
y=x

A(1, 1)
S1

By solving y = x and y = x2,

A (1, 1)
S1

1
11
2
1

x
0

dx

1 x 3
1 1
=
=

2 3 0
2 3
=

5
5
5

1
3 2
=
6
6

1
5
The enclosed area = 2S1 =
square units
3










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[ see page seventeen

- 17

4 , 5
3 3

+2

B (4, 3)

2y

16. (a) A

The equation of the line AD,
4
y 5 = 1 x 10
3
3
5
y = x + 4
3
3
5

x+y3= 0

2x

1=

xy1 = 0

Since BD // AC, the equation of the line BD can be taken as 2x y k = 0. Here k is a constant.
5


Since this passes through B, 8 3 k = 0

k = 5

the equation of the line BD is 2x y 5 = 0 5

C (0, 1) 5
8 1

D , 5
3 3

the gradient of CD =

The gradient of AB

AB // CD 5

1 +1
1
3
=
80
2
3
3 5
3 = 1
2
4 4
3

Also, since BD // AC, ABCD is a parallelogram. 5

Since its diagonals are perpendicular, ABDC is a rhombus. 5










75
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r1 r2 < C1 C2 < r1 + r2
(b)

10

If the circles x 2 + y2 + 6x + 2fy = 0 and x 2 + y2 2y 3 = 0 intersect each other orthogonally,

2.3.0 + 2 f (1) = 0 + (3)

f = 3
2

10

Let the circles S1 x 2 + y2 + 6x + 2fy = 0 and S2 x 2 + y2 2y 3 = 0 intersect each other at the

points P1(x 1, y1) and P2(x 2, y2).

S1 + lS2= 0 (1+l) x 2 + (1+l) y2 + 6x + 2( f l) y 3l = 0

When l is a parameter, this equation represents a circle. 5

Since the circles S1 = 0 and S2 = 0 pass through the point P1(x 1, y1),

x12 + y12 + 6x1 + 2fy1 = 0

x12 + y12 2y1 3 = 0

(1)

(2)

From (1) + l(2), (1+l) x1 + (1+l) y12 + 6x1 + 2( f l) y1 3l = 0

That is, the circle S1 + lS2= 0 passes through the point P1(x 1, y1)'

10
[ see page eighteen

- 18 It can be shown similarly that the circle S1 + lS2= 0 passes through the point P2(x 2 , y2). 5

S1 + lS2= 0 represents any circle that passes through the intersection points of the two
circles S1 = 0 and S2 = 0. Here l is a parameter.

(i) S1 + lS2 (1+l) x 2 + (1+l) y2 + 6x + 2( f l) y 3l = 0. Here f = 3
2
3

When this passes through ( 2, 2), (1+l) 4 + (1+l) 4 12 + 2( l) (2) 3l = 0 10
2
8 12 + 6 + 8l 4l 3l = 0
2 + l = 0
l = 2

The equation of the required circle is x2 y2 + 6x + 7y + 6 = 0

x2 + y2 6x 7y 6 = 0 5

(ii) The equation of the common chord is given by S1 S2 = 0

6x + (2 f + 2) y + 3 = 0

5

6x + 5y + 3 = 0
2
2

S1 + lS2 = (1+l) x + (1+l) y + 6x + 2( f l) y 3l = 0
3
f
,
5
Centre
1+ 1+


Since the centre of the smallest circle lies on the common chord,
f
3
+5
+ 3 = 0. Here f = 3

6
1+
1+
2

18 + 5l 5 f + 3 + 3l = 0
45
45
15

8l = 18 3 +
=
l =
16
2
2

The equation of the required circle is

3 45
61 2 61 2
135
=0
x +
y + 6x + 2 y
2 16
16
16
16

61x2 + 61y2 + 96x 42y 135 = 0 5

75
.............................................................................................................................................................
17. (a) cos A + cos B + cosC = 3
2

1 2sin 2 A + 2 cos B + C cos B C = 3

2
2
2
2

10

Since A + B + C = p , 2 cos A cos B C 2sin 2 A = 1
2 2
2
2 2
A B C
A 1
2sin 2 cos 2 sin 2 = 2
cos

BC
A
1
sin =
2
2 4sin A
2

cos

BC

2

sin

A
1
+
2 4sin A
2
[ see page nineteen

- 19 -

Since cos

1 2sin A
2

sin A
2

) 0

Since 0 < A < , sin

1 2sin A
2
A
4sin
2

BC
1,
2

4sin 2 A +1
2


4sin A
2 2
1 2sin A + 4sin A
2
2

A
4sin
2
2
A
1 2sin
2
+1
4sin A
2

) +1 1

A
> 0 . 1 2sin A = 0 .
2
2

A 1
BC
5
= 1 and sin =
2 2
2

B = C and A =
; since 0 < A < ,
3
5

A=B=C=
3


Triangle ABC is equilateral.










45
.............................................................................................................................................................

Then, cos

f ( )
(b)

3 cos2 q + 10 sinq cosq + 27 sin2q

3
27
5
2 [1 + cos2q ] + 5 sin2q + 2 [1 cos2q ]

15 12cos2q + 5 sin2q

15 13 12 cos2q 5 sin2q
5

13
13

5

15 13[cos2q cosa sin2q sina] ; here 0 < a <
such that
2
5
12

cosa =
and sina =

13
13
15 13cos(2q +a)

f ( ) is of the form a + b cos(2q +a).

Here a = 15, b = 13, a = cos1 12 = sin 1 5 . 0 < a <
2

13
5
5 13



f ( ) 15 13cos(2q +a) ; here a = cos1 12 = sin 1 5
13
13
f ( ) is continuous for all q.
[ see page twenty

- 20
When q = 0, f (0) = 15 13cosa = 15 12 = 3

When q = p, f (p) = 15 13cos(2p +a) = 15 13cosa = 3

1 cos(2 +a) 1 13 13cos(2 +a) 13 13 13cos(2 +a) 13
5

2 15 13cos(2 +a) 28
5

2 f ( ) 28

At the minimum point, f ( ) = 2. Then cos(2q +a) = 1 2q +a = 2n ; here n 5
5

q = n = , since q [0, ]
2
2

At the maximum point, f ( ) = 28. Then cos(2q +a) = 1 2q +a = 2n " n 5
5

q = n = , since q [0, ]
2 2
2 2
f ( ) 0

f( )
(

28

, 28)
2 2

10

(0, 3)

(, 3)

, 2)
2

The equation f (q ) k = 0

5
5
(ii) has two solutions when, 2 < k < 3 and 3 < k < 28.

(iii) has three solutions when k = 3. 5
5

(iv) has no solutions when, k < 2 and k > 28.
(i) has exactly one solution when, k = 2 and k = 28.

90
.............................................................................................................................................................

sin 1
sin 1 x =
(c)
2
3
5

2

Let a = sin 1
and b = sin 1 x .
3

2
a = sin 1
3
2
sina =
3

a = + b

2
2

cosa = cos ( + b)
cosa = 1 2
2
3
5

= sin b
1
1


= x
=
3
3

Then a b =

x =

1

3

0<a<

15
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G.C.E.(A.L) Support Seminar - 2015

Combined Mathematics II
Answer Guide
Part A

1. The path of the boat relative to the ship:

DC

tan a =

24 + 7 km = 25 km
7
5
24
2

24 km

D t=0

7 km

S - ship, B - boat, E - earth

C t = 2h

a

(i) VB,S =
25 km h1 5
2

The shortest distance between the ship and the boat = 24 sin a km

=
24 . 7 km
25

(ii) VB,E =

VB,S + VS,E

25
2

13

tan q =

168 km 5
25

12
5

13 sin q 25 cos a
2
= 13. 12 25 . 24
2 25
13
= 12 12
= 0

25 sina 13 cos q
2
= 25 . 7 13 . 5
2 25
13
7
= 5
2
= 3
2

VB,E = 3 km h1 (To the North) 5
2










25
...........................................................................................................................................................

[see page two

-2

2. Since AB
BC and AD
DC,
v
I
although the impulse applied to A generates impulses
B u
4a
m Aa
u
I1 and I2 along the strings AB and AD respectively,
m
I1
no impulse is generated along BC or DC. 5
I2
Since the strings are inextensible, let us take
3a
v
the velocities of the particles at A and B in the direction
BA as u and the velocities of the particles at A and D
m D
C m
in the direction DA as v. 5

By applying I = (mv) to the system, in the direction BA

, we obtain I cos a = 2mu
By applying I = (mv) to the system, in the direction DA , we obtain I sin a = 2mv 5
3
4
sin a = 5 and cos a =
5

4
1
2I
u =
I.
=
5
2m
5m
3
1
v = 5 I .
= 3I
5
2m
10m
I
v
4 2 + 32 = I
The speed of A =
10m
2m

b u
3
v
b = tan 1 = tan 1 = a
4
u
2I
The speed of B =
in the direction BA
5m
The speed of C = 0
The speed of D = 3I in the direction DA 5



10m






25
...........................................................................................................................................................
3. By applying Pv = H for the horizontal motion, H = 3P
By applying F = ma, P k . 32 = 0
(2)

5

H = 27 k
(3)

For the upward motion along the inclined plane,

by applying Pv = H, H = 2P1
(4)

By applying F = ma, P1 95 g sin k . 22 = 0

6
H

= 475 + 4 k
(6)
2
From (3) and (6) 19 k = 950 k = 50

H = 1350 W = 1.35 kW 5

For the downward motion along the inclined plane,
by applying Pv = H, H = 4P2

By applying F = ma, P2 + 95 g sin 50 . 42 = 95 a

6
1350

+ 475 800 = 95 a
4
1

a
=
(675 650)
2 95

(1)

P1

(5)

95 g
6

P2

95 g
6

25
5

=
=
m s2 5
2 95
38










25
...........................................................................................................................................................
[see page three

-3-

4. When t = 0


If the two particles collide when t = T,
i +j

the displacement of P = (i + j)T
l(2 i + j)

the displacement of Q = (2 i + j)l T
A(10 i + 6 j)

By considering the position of the point at which
5
B(2 i + 3 j)

the collision occurs

10 i + 6 j + (i + j)T 2 i + 3 j + (2 i + j)l T
5
5

(10 + T 2 + 2l T) i = (3 + l T 6 T) j
Since i j and i, j 0
2l T + T = 12 and l T T = 3
3T = 6
T = 2
2l = 5
5
5

l =
2

5
5
2
2 = 5 5
v =
(2 i + j) v =
2
2
2 (2) +1

5



25
..........................................................................................................................................................

5. OA = a + 2b" OB = 3a b

OA OB

OA . OB = 0 5

(a + 2b).(3a b) = 0

3 |a|2 + 5 a . b 2 |b|2 = 0 ,
2 2 3 2
5
ab = b a
5
5

since a . b = b . a

2 12
If a = 2 and b = 1 , a . b =
= 2
5 5


|a| |b| cosq = 2 5 Here q is the angle between a and b.
0


2 cosq = 2

cosq = 1

q =p 5










25
..........................................................................................................................................................
6. The three forces being concurrent. 5


F/
/
R
/
D
R
F/

2
O 90 2
G
W1

W2
2
2
R

2

A
C
F
5

Since the weight of the cylinder and the force

applied on the cylinder by the rough horizontal
plane pass through the point C, the force applied
on the cylinder at the point D by the rod should
also pass through C. 5
= ODC
=
Then, OCD
2
F
. 5
For the equilibrium of the cylinder
R

tan tan
2

" ^ Since 0 < l, q < &
2
2
5











25
..........................................................................................................................................................
[see page four

-4-

7. Let A, B and C be respectively the events of the three children A, B and C independently solving
the problem correctly.

1
1 1 1 1
, , P(B) =,
and P(C) = '
3
6 2 6 2

Then P(A) =

Let X be the event of exactly two children independently solving the problem correctly.

Then, X

= (A B C/) (A B/ C) (A/ B C)

P(X) = P (A B C/)+ P (A B/ C)+ P (A/ B C) ^ Axiom& 5

5

= P(A) P(B) P(C/) + P(A) P(B/) P(C) + P(A/) P(B) P(C)

(Since A, B, C are independent of each other)
1
1 11 1 1
11 , 11
1 1 1
10

= ,
(1 ) + , (1 , )
+ (1 ,)
3
6 62 2 3
66 22
6 2 3

11 , 11 2 11 , 11 1 15 1 1
,
+ ,
+ ,
66 22 3 66 22 3 66 2 3
8
36

2

=
9










25
.........................................................................................................................................................
8. R : Obtaining a plant with pink flowers
1
1
5
P(R) =
and P(R/) = 1
=

6
6
6

n : Number of seeds that need to be planted

X : Obtaining at least one plant with pink flowers

P(X) = 1 P (Not obtaining even one plant with pink flowers)

= 1 P (R/ R/ ... R/)

= 1 {P (R/ )}n > 0.98

0.02 >

( 65 )

n > ln(0.02) = 21.46

ln 5
6

()

nminimum = 22

25

.........................................................................................................................................................

[see page five

-59. x
f
f.x
f . x2

2
4
8
16

0
3
0
0

1
1
1
1

fx = 6 = 0.6 5
f 10
fx x = 22 0.36 =
10
f

x =

1
1
1
1

2
x

=


x =

2
1
2
4

1.84

1.84

Let y = 2000 4x
Then y = 2000 4 x
= 2000 + 2.4
5
= 2002.4

y2 = 42 . x2

= 16 1.84
5
y = 4 1.84

25

...........................................................................................................................................................

= 40

10.

x=

The sum of all the marks

20

= 20 40 = 800

The sum of the least six marks = 6 25 = 150

The sum of the highest six marks

= 440

The sum of the marks of the remaining 8 children

800 590 = 210

The mean of the marks of the remaining 8 children

210

=
= 26.25 5
8

(i)

(ii)

The third quartile

= Q3

3
3
3
(n + 1) =
21 = 15
4
4
4
The 15th mark
= 70

The 16th mark

= 71

3
(71 70)
4
5
= 70.75





25









...........................................................................................................................................................

Q3

= 70 +

[see page six

-6-

Part B

V
11. (a)
at1
g
at0

5
a

t0

tan b = g

10
b T

t1

10

25

...........................................................................................................................................................

For the motion of the particle P,
at0

tan b =


g
t1 t0
5
5

t1 t0 =

t1 =

t1

at0
t1 t0
at0
g
at0
+ t0
g
t0
(a + g) 5
g

If the time taken for Q to come to instantaneous rest is T,

at1
at1
at

tan b =


g
=
T t1 = 1
T t1
T t1
g

tan b = V
T t1


V = g(T t1)

at1
= g g

= at0 a +1 5
g

25








...........................................................................................................................................................

[see page seven

-7-

B
(b)
4
10 0 km h
km 1
h 2

20 km h1
5 km h2

V(Y, X) =

V(Y, E) + V(E, X)

P
= a
40 km h +
20 km h1 5

PQ
=
+ QR = PR

and a(Y, X) =

a(Y, E) + a(E, X)
10 km h2
=
+
a
2

5 km h
=
LN + NM = LM

(i) tan b

40sin

40 cos 20

2sin
2 cos 1
10sin =
10 cos 5

(ii) tan b1 =

From (i) and (ii), tan b = tan b1

V(Y, X)

b1
M

2sin

2 cos 1

20

10

40

5
a

b = b1 (0 < b , b1 < ) 5

a(Y, X)

The path of Y relative to X is a straight line.





40










..............................................................................................................................................................

If a = 60, then tan b, tan b1 are not defined.
b = b1 = 90

The path of Y relative to X is perpendicular to OA.
B

The shortest distance between X and Y

= AL = 10 10 cos 60

5


10
..............................................................................................................................................................




A

60
O

= 5 km

[see page eight

-8

a
(c)
Q
P
B
C
a
a
m
R
a1

Mg

mg

10

a (M, E) =

a , a (m, E) =

a
a1

By applying F = ma

a ; mg sina = m (a1 + a cosa)

m:


M, m
;
0
= Ma + m (a + a1 cosa)


0
= (M + m) a + m a1 cosa

From (1) and (2) ;
0

mg sina cosa

(1)

(2)

10

= (M + m) a + m (g sina a cosa)cosa

= (M + m m cos2a ) a

mgsin cos
mgsin 2
=
M + msin 2
2(M + msin 2 )
5

a =

R

m:

; R mg cosa = ma sina

= mg cosa
=
=

5
m 2 gsin 2 cos
M + msin 2

mg cos {M + m sin2a m sin2a}

M + msin 2
Mmg cos
M + msin 2

50

..............................................................................................................................................................
12. (a)

v1

3m
m


(i)
O

By
the
law
of conservation of
q
linear
momentum;
v
R
5

3mv1 =
mu
P
B
u 5


v1
=
u
m
3
P.E = 0 3mg
2m
A








10
..............................................................................................................................................................
[see page nine

-9(ii) By the law of conservation of energy

1 (3m)v2 + 3mg(a a cosq ) = 1 (3m) u 2

9
2
2

15

2
v2 = u 2ga(1 cosq )
9

F = ma

Applying

PO ; R 3mgcosq = 3m

( )

v2
10
a

3m u 2

R =
2ga + 3ga cosq 5
a 9











35
..............................................................................................................................................................

(iii) When q =

2
;
3

2
v2 = u 2ga 1+ 1
9
2

)=

u 2 3ga
5
9

5 If u 3ga > 0 the particle leaves at C ; i.e., when u > 3 3ga

9











10
..............................................................................................................................................................
(iv) Applying s = ut + 1 at2 for the motion from C to A,
2
3a
5

= v 1 t 3 3 a = vt
(1)
3a+
2
2

3a
5


= v 3 t 1 gt2
(2)
2
2
2

From (1) and (2),
2

( )

3a

=
2
27
1 ga 2 =
v
2

3 3a 1 27 2
v 3 .
g 2 a
v
2
2 v
9 + 3
2
2

27ga

= 12v2

9
ga
4

u2
3ga
9

9
ga + 3ga
4

3
21ag
2

u2
9

20

..............................................................................................................................................................

(b) By the law of conservation of linear momentum

mv1 + Mv2

By Newton's law of restitution

From (i) and (ii)

v1 =

mu

v1 v2 =
eu

(i)

(ii)

10
10

mu(1+ e)
u(m eM )
and v2 =
10
(m + M )
(m + M )
[see page ten

1
Applying E = I.(U +V )
2

1 (I)(v ) + 1 (I)(u + v ) = I (u + v v ) = I (u eu) 10

2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2

I
(1 e)u 5
2

1 Mmu 2 (1+ e)(1 e)

2
(M + m)

- 10 -

1
mu2 10
4

M(1 2e2) = m 5

Mmu(1+ e)
(M + m)

; where I = Mv2 =

1

2

1 2e2 > 0 5 e <

75

................................................................................................................................................................
B
A
13.
a
m
M
B

A
A

ga
1
R
2
x

R
B
mg

F = ma to the particle B, R = mg
1
F = ma to the particle B, R T = m
x
2

By applying

By applying

Since the modulus of elasticity of the string is 2mg, T = 2mg

2mgx
1
mg
= m
x
a
2

2g

x = x + a
a 4

10
x
10
a

10
(1)

the motion of the particle is a simple harmonic motion with the centre of oscillation
a
5

given by x =
4
a

By taking x + = cos t + sin t ,
(2)
4

a
5

since x = 0 when t = 0, a =
4

By differentiating with respect to t, x = a sin t + b cos t

Since x = ga when t = 0,

ga = b b =

By differentiating again with respect to t,

ga

(3)

= a 2 cos t b 2 sin t
= 2 (a cos t + b sin t)
a
= 2 (x + ) 5
4




[see page eleven

- 11 -

2g

From (1), 2 =
= 2g 5
a
a

a
a
a
5

a =
and b = ga
=
4
2g
2











60
..............................................................................................................................................................

Since x = 0 at the maximum extension, 10

from (3), a sin t = b cos t
a
2 = 2 2 5

tan t =
=
a

4
a 2 2
a
a 1

From (2), x +
=
+
4
4 3
2 3
a
(1 + 8)
12

= 3a
4

a
5
2
a
The maximum extension is .
2











20
..............................................................................................................................................................
x =

The maximum tension =

2mg a
= mg
a 2

For the equilibrium of particle A,

5
F

Mg
S = Mg and T = F
mg 1
F 1

,
5
Since
Mg 2
S 2
10


M 2m











20
..............................................................................................................................................................
T

1 mg
2

T + 1 mg
2
2mg
y + mg

a
2

y 5
= m
y
= m

a
2

y = 2g y a 5

a
4










10
..............................................................................................................................................................
[ see page twelve


Centre of oscillation

Angular velocity

- 12 -

a
4

2g
a

By considering the circular motion corresponding to the simple harmonic motion :
a
5

Time taken to return
=
3a
2g
4

Time taken to reach maximum extension

1 1
a
cos
5

=
=
2g
3

4
a
1
cos1 + a
2g
3
2g

Total time =

= + cos1 1 a
3 2g

For the return motion,
a
When t =
2g

a 2g
2g
y =
a sin a t
4

2g
t =
a

= 0

The particle B returns to the initial point and comes to a definite rest.

40
................................................................................................................................................................

Aliter :

For the motion of particle B :

Let the time for particle B to reach the maximum extension be t0.

When tan t = 2 2 , then cos t =

cos t0 =

1
3

( 13 )

t0 = cos1

1 cos 1
t =
(3)

1

3

( )

a
1
cos1
2g
3

For the return motion of particle B :
Let the time taken to reach the initial point be t1.
Then y = 0.

cos

2g
t = 1
a 1
[ see page thirteen

2g
t =
a 1

- 13 a
t1 =

2g

The time taken for particle B to reach the initial point

= t0 + t1

If the velocity when t1 =

a
4
a
=
4
=

( )]

a
1
+ cos1
2g
3

a
is y ,
2g

2g
2g
sin
t 5
a
a 1
2g
2g a
sin

a
a 2g

= 0

Particle B comes to rest definitely at the initial point 5











40
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A
14. (a)
OG
a 4
E

3
O

G
5

b
D 2
B

OG =
OA + AG

=
OA + AD

=
OA + [ AO + OD ]

= OB
+ BG

= OB
+
l
BE

= OB + l[ BO + OE ]

= OB + l ( OB + 3 OA )
7
= b + l ( 3 a b)
(1)
7

5
OA + ( OA + 7 OB )
5

=
a + ( b a)
(2)
7

From (1) and (2),

15

5

b + l ( 3 a b) = a + ( b a)
7
7

15
5

Since a and b are independent vectors,

3 = 1

(3) 5

7
5

1 l =
(4) 5
7

(3) + 3 (4)
7
3 =

7
42

=
71

1 + 15
49
17 34

7 49
[ see page fourteen

- 14 -

14
=

17

OG

a+

14 5
( b a)
17 7

= a+

10
14
b
a
17
17

3
10
1
10
a+
b
=
(3a + 10b)
17
17
17





60
................................................................................................................................................................
=

2P

(b) D

3P

4P

lP

P
a

4a

3a
q

(i) R = 0 when the system is equivalent to a couple.

Then

X = 0,

Y = 0.

X : 3P + lP cosa P cosa 2P = 0
4
4

3P + lP P
2P
= 0
5
5


5 P + 4l P 4 P
= 0

5 = 4 4l
(1) 5
3
3
: 4P P + lP sina + P sina = 3P + lP + P
= 0
5
5
5


l +
= 5
(2)

(1) + (2) 4

15
5

8
15
25
5

l = 5 = 5 +
=
8
8







40
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B =0 5

(ii)

8 = 15 =

2 P 3a + P 4a l P 4a sina
= 0
3
25
50 25
6+4l4 = 0
l =
=
5
6
12 6

R cosq

R sinq

From (2)/(1),

= P + (l ) P cosa
= 3P + (l + ) P sina
tanq

(1)
(2)

5
5
5

3P + ( + )P 3
5
4
P + ( - )P
5

5
[ see page fifteen

- 15 Since R is parallel to AC, tanq = tana

q = a
3+ 25 + 3
3 5
6
5

=
4
1+ ( 25 ) 4
6
5

3
3+ 5 +
2 5
=
5

2 4
1+
3
5

24
12
12
45
5
=
22 +
9 =
=
5
5
5
24

For equilibrium, R = 0 and the moment about any point should be zero.
From parts (i) and (ii), it is clear that it is not possible to find l, satisfying both these
conditions simultaneously.
10







50
................................................................................................................................................................
13

15. (a)

B
Y

5
2
5

3
10

X'

T
X'
Y'

X'
'
Y

Y'

Y
E

Y
Y'
X'

10

Let the length of a rod be 2a. The system is symmetric about the vertical line through A.

Y = 0 at A. 5

For the equilibrium of the rod AB,
B

w a cos
= 0
5
5
w

X = 2 cot 5

X 2a sin

10
5

For the equilibrium of the rod AB ,

Y = w

For the equilibrium of the rod BC,
C

X 2a sin

2
2
2
2
+ Y 2a cos
+ w a cos
T a sin
5
5
5
5

T =

2X + Y 2cot

w (cot

= 0

10

2
2
+ w cot
5
5

cot + 2 w cot 2 + w cot 2 5

5
2
5
5
2

+ 3 cot
)
5
5

10

60
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[ see page sixteen

- 16 -

(b)

B ;

F a P a = 0

f
E
C
a
A

45

a

e 45
a f

P
d

Rod
AB
BC
CD
DE
AE
BE
EC

10

45
B

F = P N

Magnitude
PN
2PN
0
0
2PN
PN
PN

45

a f
a and f are concurrent. 5

30

b
Stress
Thrust
Thrust

Tension
Thrust
Tension

35

The reaction on the support R = 2P N 10

90
................................................................................................................................................................
y
16.


Q
Due to symmetry about Oy, the centre of mass lies on Oy. 5
P
a

Let be the mass of a unit length. The radius of the wire
5
dq
frame
is a.
q
x
O

The mass of the elemental arc PQ = a dq

The distance from Ox to the centre of mass of PQ is y = a sinq

If the distance from O to the centre of mass of the object is y ,

y dm
dm

[ see page seventeen

- 17 -

asin a d
0

a d 10

0
a 2 [cos ]0

a [ ]0

a d
0

a [cos + cos0]

a sin d
2

10

2a
=

30
................................................................................................................................................................

Let be the mass of a unit length.

Object

2a B

2a A

2a A

Mass

Distance from
the x axis

Distance from
the y axis

2a

4a

2a

2a

3a

2a

3 a + 2 a

2a 2 a + 3a a + 2a a

3 a + 2a

4 a + 3 a + 2a

3 + 2

4a 2 a + 2a a

3 a + 2a
10

30

7 a + 2a

3 + 2
=

10
5

10a

3 + 2

(7 + 2) a 10a
,

3 + 2
3 + 2







60
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G(x, y ) =

[ see page eighteen

- 18 O
x q

y
A y


tan q =
=
x
G
5

10a
3 + 2
10
=
(7 + 2) a
7 + 2
3 + 2 10

20

................................................................................................................................................................
O

By taking moments about O,
G
O ;

A
5
w
10

P 4a = w y
10a
w

P =
3 + 2
4a
P
5w
B

= 2(3 + 2)
units
5







20
................................................................................................................................................................

tan a =

x 2a
y

(7 + 2) a 2a
G x 2a
a
3 + 2
10
=
10a
w
3 + 2

(7 + 2)a 2a(3 + 2)
10a

tan a = 2
10

a = tan1 2
5
10








20
................................................................................................................................................................

[ see page nineteen

- 19 P(A B)
5
17. (a) P ( A B) =
;
P(B) > 0
P(B)







5
................................................................................................................................................................

P (A1 A2 A3 ) = P [(A1 A2 )A3 ]

P (X A3 ) ; Here X = A1 A2.

P (X ). P(A3 X)

P (A1 A2 )

P (A1 ). P(A2 A1 )

P (X )

5
5

P(A1 A2 A3 ) = P(A1 ). P ( A2 A1). P ( A3 A1 A2 )







10
................................................................................................................................................................

A :
C
:

F :

M :

S :

The selected member being an adult

The selected member being a child
The selected member being a female
The selected member being a male
The selected member being one who uses the swimming pool.
1
3

P (A) =
P (C ) =
4
4
1
3

P (M A) =
P (F A) =
4
4
2
3

P (M C) = 5
P (F C) =
5
1
1

P (S AM) =

P (S AF) =
3
2
4
10

P (S CM) =

P (S CF) = 4 P (S C) = 4
5
5
5

|
|

|
|

|
|
|
|

(i) P (S) = P (A M S ) + P (A F S ) + P (C S )
5


= P (A) P (M A) P (S AM) + P (A) P (F A) P (S AF) + P (C ) P (S C) 5

3 3 1 3 1 1 1 4
+ +

4 4 2 4 4 3 4 5

1
9
1
87
+
+
=
5
32 16
5
160





30
................................................................................................................................................................
=

(ii) P (M S) =

P(M S)
P(S)

P (MS) =

P (A M S ) + P (C M S )

3 4
1
9
+

5 5
4
32
321

800

107 321
P(M S)
160
107

P (M S) =
=

=
29
P(S)
87
145
800
5







10
................................................................................................................................................................

[ see page twenty

(iii) P (CM S' )

- 20 P(C M S)
P(S)

P (CMS' )

P (C ) P (M C) P (S' M C )

3 1
1
3
=

5 5
4
100

The required probability = 1 P (CM S' )

3
= 1 100
=
1 87 5

160
682
730

3160
100 73

20
................................................................................................................................................................
x A

(b) ui = i
10
Class Mark

fi

24.5
34.5
44.5
54.5
64.5
74.5

1
9
35
40
12
3

fi ui

3
2
1
0
1
2

3
18
35
0
12
6
38

(i) A = 54.5

x

ui

A +C

fu
i=1
n

i i

f
i=1

fi ui2

9
36
35
0
12
12
104

38

54.5 + 10
100

= 54.5 3.8

= 50.7

5
5

Modal class 49.5 59.5

40 35
M0 = 49.5 +
10
(40 35) + (40 12)
5

= 49.5 +
10
33
=
S.D =

51.02

= C

fu
f

2
i i
i

fu
i i
f
i

= 10

5
2

104 38


100 100

2
= 10 (1.04 0.38 )

= 9.46

40
................................................................................................................................................................
[ see page twenty one

- 21 (ii) The actual mark corresponding to the mark xi is (xi 3)

The actual mean

x 3 = 50.7 3.00

= 47.7

The actual mode M'0 = m0 3

48.02

Since the variance does not change, the standard deviation also remains the same. 5

The standard deviation = 9.46

15
................................................................................................................................................................
100 47.7 50 55

(iii) x =

150

= 50.13

nn
1
{n 2 + n2 22 + 1 2 (x1 x2 )2 }
n1 + n2 1 1
n1 + n2

1
50 100
{100 9.46 2 + 50 2.52 +
(7.3)2 }
150
150

= 73.59

73.59

8.58

20
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