2017 - Y5H2Math - Promo Revision Exercises - Qns and Solutions

RAFFLES INSTITUTION
H2 Mathematics (9758)
2017 Year 5
PROMOTION EXAMINATION REVISION EXERCISES
(Worked solutions will be posted on Ivy on 1st September 2017.
Please try the questions first before accessing the solutions.)
TOPIC 1 : EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES
1 TJC Promo 9740/2011/Q3

x2 x 2
Using an algebraic method, solve the inequality 2. [3]
x 1
cos 2 2 cos 2 2
Hence solve 2 where 0 2 . [2]
cos 2 1
3 5 7
[ x 0 or 1 x 3 ; or ]
4 4 4 4
Qn 1 Comments
Solution:
x2 x 2
2, x 1
x 1
x2 x 2 2x 2
0
x 1
x x 3 0 1 3
0
x 1
x x 3 x 1 0
x 0 or 1 x 3
y Its best to
cos 2 2 cos 2 2
1 To solve 2, consider
cos 2 1 the curve
replace x by cos 2 of
y cos 2
0cos 2 0 or 1 cos 2 3 to solve the
N.A. since 1 cos 2 1 2nd
inequality.
3 5 7
1 Hence, or .
4 4 4 4
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2017 Y5 H2 Math Promotion Examination Revision Exercise
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Raffles Institution H2 Mathematics 2017 Year 5
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2 JJC Promo 9740/2013/Q7(a) (modified)

Show that x 2 3x 5 is always positive and solve the inequality, without the use of a
x 2 3x 5
calculator, 0. [4]
(4 x)( x 2)
( x 2)2 3 x 1
Hence find the solution for the inequality 0. [2]
x(2 x)
x 2 or x 4 ; x 0 or x 2 ]
Qn 2 Comments
Solution:

2
x 2 3 x 5 x 32 11
4 Alternatively, value of the
Since x 2
3 2 0 for all real values of x,
discriminant may be
considered together with the
x 2 3x 5 is always positive. (shown) positive coefficient of x 2 to
explain that x 2 3x 5 0
x 2 3x 5
Solving 0 is equivalent to solving
(4 x)( x 2)
(4 x)( x 2) 0 ( x 4)( x 2) 0
x 2 or x 4 -------(1)
( x 2) 2 3 x 1 ( x 2) 2 3( x 2) 5
0
x(2 x) x 2 2 4 x 2
Replace x in (1) with (x+2),
x 2 2 or x 2 4
x 0 or x 2
3 MI Promo 9740/2013/01/Q6
Solve the inequality ln x 1 x2 5. [5]
Hence solve the inequality 5 ln x 1 x 2 . [3]
[ 1 x 0.982 or x 2.50 ; x 2.50 or x 2.50 ]

Qn 3
Solution:
x 1 y
y x2 5
y ln( x 1)
x
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From GC, the two intersection points of the two curves occur at x = 0.982 (3sf) and x = 2.50
(3sf).
1 x 0.982 or x 2.50
To solve 5 ln x 1 x 2 , equivalent to ln x 1 x 5 : replace x with |x|.

2
1 x 0.982 or x 2.50
(reject since |x|0) x 2.50 or x 2.50
4 JJC Prelim 9740/2011/01/Q2 (modified)
Sketch the graphs of y 2 x 1 x 3 and y x 5 on the same diagram.

Hence, solve the inequality x 5 2 x 1 x 3 . [5]
1 9
[x or x ]
4 2
Qn 4
Solution:
y
y=x+5
0
5 1 9 x

4 2
1 9
From GC, x-coordinate of points of intersections: and
4 2
1 9
Solution is x or x
4 2
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5 HCI Promo 9740/2011/Q1

A filtration system contains 8 layers of filter materials. There are 3 different types of filter
materials A, B and C. Each layer of filter materials A and B captures a grams and b grams
of debris respectively. Each layer of filter material C, installed at the end of the filter
c
system, captures grams of debris, where n is the total number of layers of filter materials
n
A and B.
1000 litres of contaminated water, with a concentration of 20 grams of debris per litre of
water, is passed through the entire filtration system. The amount of unfiltered debris after
the process depends on the different combinations I, II and III of the filter materials being
used (see table below).
Combination I II III
Number of layers of filter material A 4 2 2
Number of layers of filter material B 3 4 2
Number of layers of filter material C 1 2 4
Amount of unfiltered debris (in grams) 6950 7300 10400
Find the exact values of a, b and c. [4]
[a = 1500; b = 2250; c = 2100]
Qn 5
Solution:
1000(20) 20000
Total amount of debris contained in 1000 litres of water is
c
4a 3b 20000 6950
7
c
4a 3b 13050 (1)
7
2c
2a 4b 20000 7300
6
c
2a 4b 12700 (2)
3
4c
2a 2b 20000 10400
4
2a 2b c 9600 (3)
Solving (1), (2) and (3), from GC,

a = 1500 b = 2250 c = 2100
6 JJC Promos 9740/2011/Q2

The curve C has equation y ax 3 bx 2 cx 10 , where a, b and c are non-zero constants.
Given that the curve C has a minimum point at 1, 2 and passes through the point 1, 6 ,
find the values of a, b and c.
[ a 10, b 8, c 14 ]
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Qn 6
Solution:
y ax3 bx 2 cx 10 ... (1)
dy
3ax 2 2bx c ... (2)
dx
Subst. 1, 6 into (1): a b c 4
Subst. 1, 2 into (1): a b c 12
dy
Since 1, 2 is a minimum pt, 0 when x 1 .
dx
(2) becomes: 3a 2b c 0
Using GC, a 10, b 8, c 14
TOPIC 2 : VECTORS
1 AJC Prelims 9740/2011/01/Q9 modified

The equations of two lines are given as follows:
0 1 1

l1 : r 0 2 , ; l2 : r 2 ,

2 2 2

(i) Without using a calculator, show that l1 and l2 are skew lines. [3]
(ii) If Z is the midpoint between any point on l1 and any point on l2, show that the locus of
Z is a plane. Write down the equation of this plane p in scalar product form. [3]
(iii) S is a point on l1. The point S is the image of point S reflected in plane p. If S is
also a point on l2 , find the coordinates of S. [2]
0
[(ii) p : r . 1 1 , (iii) , , ]
1 1 3
4 2 2
1

Qn 1 Comments
Solution: Since calculator

---(1)

(i) 2 is not allowed,
2 ---(2)
2 2 2 1 ---(3)
we do not use
The first and second equation has only 1 solution i.e. =0 and = 0 and it is
obvious that equation (3) will be inconsistent for this solution; this implies Plysmlt2 to
that l1 and l2 are non-intersecting lines.
1 1 solve the linear
l1 and l2 are non-parallel lines as 2 k 2 where k is a scalar

equations.
2 2

Since l1 and l2 are non-parallel and non-intersecting lines, l1 and l2 are skew
lines.
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2 and OY 2
(i) Let OX
2 2 2

1 1
2
0 2
1
2
1
2

OZ OX OY 2 + 2 0 1 1
2 2 2 1 1 1

Note: Locus of
Z refers to the
Since and can be any real number, the locus of Z is a plane that passes set of all
possible points
through (0, 0, 1) and parallel to both i + j + k and i + j + k , Z that fits the
description
1 1 described in the
2 2 0 question.

1 1 1 is a normal to the plane p.
1 1 1

0 0 0
The equation in scalar product form is p : r . 1 0 . 1 1

1 1 1

2 and OS ' 2
(ii) Let OS
2 2 2

Method 1:

S ' S 2 2 2 2
2 2 2 2 2 2

This vector will be parallel to the normal of p.
0 0
These 3

S ' S 2 2 k 1 2 2 k equations can
2 2 2 1 2 2 2 k be solved by

using Plysmlt2,
treating k as one
of the
unknowns.
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1
4
1 1
Solving, => OS
4 2

3
2
1 1 3
Coordinates of S is , ,
4 2 2
Method 2:
Let F be the midpoint between S and S,

1

1
OF OS OS ' 2 2
2 2

2 2 2
and
0

OF OS k n 2 k 1 2 k
1 2 2 k
2 2
Equating the position vector of point F,
0
1
2 2 2 k 2 2 k
2
2 2 2 2 2 k 2 2 2 k
1
4
1 1
Solving, => OS
4 2

3
2
1 1 3
Coordinates of S is , ,
4 2 2
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2 AJC Prelims 9740/2011/02/Q3

With reference to the origin O, the position vectors of the points A and B are 2i 3 j k and
i 2k where is a negative integer.
3
The cosine of the angle between the position vectors of A and B is . The point M lies
70
on the line segment AB such that AM 3MB , and the point C lies on OM produced such that
4OM 3OC .
(i) Show that 4 . [2]
(ii) Find the position vector of C. [2]

AC AB
(iii) Geometrically, what is the significance of p , where p ?
AB
By finding the value of p , deduce the distance between O and the line passing through
A and B. [4]
1 122
[(ii) OC 10i 3 j 7k , (iii) ]
3 23
Qn 2 Comments
Solution:
2
3
(i) 3 . 0 22 (3)2 12 2 22 cos cos 1
1 2 70

3
2 2 14 2 22
70
5 2 2 9 2 2 2
2
20 2 2 1 9 2 22
11 40 16 0
2
It is important to explain
(11 4)( 4) 0 4
why = is rejected,
4 11
4(shown) or = (rejected as <0) especially when this is a
11 show question.
(ii) Using ratio theorem,
4 2 10
3OB OA 1 1
OM 3 0 3 3
4 4 4
2 1 7
10 10
4 4 1 1
OC OM 3 3
3 34 3 7
7
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(iii) p represents the perpendicular distance of C from the line AB

(or p is the height of the triangle ABC with AB as its base).
10 2 16 4 2 6
1 1
AC 3 3 6 , AB 0 3 3
3 3 4 2 1 1
7 1
16 6 6
1
6 3 8
3
AC AB 4 1 1 12 1 122
p
AB 36 9 1 3 46 3 23
C
A p
q
M q OM 3
B
O
p MC 1
122
q 3p
23
3 YJC Prelims 9740/2011/01/Q10

The planes 1 , 2 and 3 have equations r 2i k 3 , r i 3j 2 and
r j 14k respectively, where and are constants.
The planes 1 and 2 intersect in a line l.
(i) Find a vector equation of l. [2]
(ii) Given that all three planes meet in the line l, find and . [3]
(iii) Find the coordinates of the point Q which is the reflection of the point P 5, 2, 7 in
2. [4]
(iv) It is given that P lies on 1 . Hence or otherwise, find a vector equation of the reflection
of the plane 1 in 2 . [2]
1 3
12 29
[(i) l : r 1 t 1 , t ; (ii) 98 , 84 ; (iii) Q , , 7
1 6 5 5

7
1 3 5

(iv) : r 1 s 1 t 24 , s, t ]
5
1 6
8

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Qn 3 Comments
Solution:
(i) Cartesian equations:
2x z 3

x 3 y 2
x 1 z 1, y 1
2 1 3

0 3 1
1 0 6

1 3

Hence l : r 1 t 1 , t
1 6

(ii) Let A and B be 2 points that lie on the line l. Alternatively, l lies on
2 3 0

Let t 1 , OA 0 3 , 1 . 0
7 6 14

2 0

Since l lie on 3 , 0 98
7 14

1

Let t 0 , OB 1
1

1 0

1 98 14 98 84
1 14

(iii) Let Q be the reflection of P in 2
5 1

Then OQ 2 3 for some
7 0

5 1

and point with position vector 2 3 is on 2 .
7 2 0

5 1 1

2 2 3 3 2
7 0 0

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5 6 1 9 2
2
13
5 13
5
5 1 12 5
13
OQ 2 3 29 5
7 5 0 7

12 29
Hence Q , , 7
5 5
12 7 Note that l is on 1 and

5 1 5
2 , so l is on reflection
(iv) 29 1 24
5 5 of 1 in 2 .
7 1 8

Hence reflection of plane 1 in 2 ,
7
1 3 5
: r 1 s 1 t 24 5 , s, t

1 6 8

4 YJC Prelims 9740/2011/02/Q2

The four points A, B, C, and D have coordinates 4, 1, 2 , 5, 3, 1 , 7, 3, 13 , and
5, 2, 8 respectively.
(i) Prove that the line AB and the line CD intersect. [5]
(ii) Hence find the vector equation of the plane ABCD in scalar product form. [2]
(iii) Find the perpendicular distance from the point 3, 0, 1 to the plane ABCD. [2]
(iv) Find the exact area of the quadrilateral ABCD. [3]
3 3
[(ii) r 9i 7 j 5k 19 ; (iii) or 0.241; (iv) 155 ]
155 2
Qn 4
Solution:
4 1

(i) Line AB: r 1 2 ,
2
1
7 2

Line CD: r 3 1 ,
13 5

4 1 7 2

Consider 1 2 3 1
2 1 13 5

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4 7 2 2 3

1 2 3 1 2 1 4
2 13 5 5 11

Using GC, 1, 2 are unique solutions. Thus lines intersect.
1 2 9

(ii) 2 1 7
1 5 5

9 4 9

Equation of plane: r 7 1 7 19
5 2 5

(iii) Distance of E(3,0,1) from plane
9 3 4 9

AE 7 0 1 7
5
1 2 5

9 2 7 2 52 81 49 25
975 3
or 0.241
155 155
(iv) Area of quadrilateral
= Area triangle ACD + Area triangle ABC
1 1
CA CD AC AB
2 2
3 2 3 1
1
4 1 4 2
2
11 5 11 1
9 18
1
7 14
2
5 10

1
2
81 49 25 2 81 49 25
3
155
2
5 NYJC Prelims 9740/2011/01/Q1

Relative to the origin O, two points A and B have position vectors i j 2 k and
3i 5 j 6k respectively. The plane has equation r 2i j .
(a) If the plane cuts the line segment AB in the ratio 3:1, find a relation between
and . [3]
(b) If instead the plane contains the line AB, find the values of and . [4]
[ (i) 5 4 , (ii) 1 , 1 ]
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Qn 5

OA 3OB
(a) OX
4 A
1 3 3
1
1 3 5 X
4
2 6 1

52 B

4
5

52 2

X lies in : 4 or 5 4
5 0

3 1 2 1

(b) AB 5 1 4 2 2
6 2 4 2

If the plane contains the line AB, then is parallel to AB:
1 2

2 0
2 0

2 2 0
1
Point A lies in the plane :
1 2

1 1
2 0

2 1
1
Alternatively:
Since the points A and B lie in the plane :
1 2 3 2

1 5
2 0 6 0

2 and 6 5
2 (1) 6 5 (2)
Solving (1) and (2) 1 , 1
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6 JJC Prelims 9740/2011/02/Q4

The points A and B are (1, 2, 4) and (6, 0, 8) respectively. Line l is defined by the equation

r OB (2i j k ) , .

(i) Find the length of projection ofAB on line l. [2]
(ii) Find the acute angle between AB and the x-axis. [3]
(iii) Find the shortest distance from A to line l. [2]
(iv) Given that N is the foot of perpendicular from A to line l, and B is the foot of
perpendicular from a point P (5, 4, 6) to line l, identify the shape of the quadrilateral
PANB , justifying your answer. [3]

(v) Find OA OB , and state the geometrical meaning of this expression. [3]
[(i) 2 6 , (ii) 41.8 , (iii) 21 , (iv) Rectangle (v) 4 41 , Area of parallelogram]
Qn 6 Comments
2 5 2

AB 1 2 1
1 4 1
12
(i) Length of projection 2 6
2 6 6

1
1

1

AB 0
0 5 5

(ii) cos
1 5 2 4 1
2 2 2
45

AB 0
0

Acute angle, 41.8 (to 1 dp)
(iii) Shortest distance from A to line l Note that B is on l.
2

AB 1
1 6
1 126
3 21
2 6 6
9

1
1

Alternative solution
Using Pythagoras Theorem, shortest distance from A to line l

2
AB 2 length of projection of AB on l
45 2 6
2 2
21
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(iv) Method 1: Show PA is parallel to l
1 5 4 2

PA 2 4 2 2 1
4 6 2 1

Therefore, PA is parallel to line l.
Since N is the foot of perpendicular from A to line l, and B is the foot

of perpendicular from P to line l, PBN ANB 90 .

Since BN 2 6 PA , hence, PANB is a rectangle.

Method 2: Show PA BN

PA 2 6 BN from (i)
Since N is the foot of perpendicular from A to line l, and B is the foot
of perpendicular from P to line l, PBN ANB 90 .
Hence, PANB is a rectangle.
1 6 16 0

(v) OA OB 2 0 (8 24)
4 8 0 12

162 162 122 4 41
The expression measures the area of a parallelogram, that has OA
and OB as its sides.
OR
The expression is twice the area of triangle OAB.
7 PJC 2011 Prelim/II/Q4

D
The diagram shows a pyramid with a square base OABC
of side 4 cm. The vertex D is 6 cm vertically above M, the
mid-point of AB. Taking O as the origin and unit vectors C
i, j and k as indicated, find B
(i) the position vector of L, the mid-point of CD, [2] j
(ii) the area of triangle OAL giving your answer in exact form, [2] k
(iii) the angle between the lines ML and OD. [3]
O i A
Answers (i) OL (2i 3j 3k ) ; (ii) 6 2 ; (iii) 64.6
Qn 7
0 4 2
1 1

(i) OL OC OD 4 2 3
2 2
0 6 3
2 4 0 0
1 1 1 12
(ii)Area OAL OL OA 3 0 12 1 6 2
2 2 2 2
3 0 12 1
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2 4 2

(iii) ML 3 2 1
3 0 3

2 2

1 . 1 14 14 cos
3 3

6 3
cos Angle between line ML and OD, 64.60 (nearest 0.1 )
14 7
8 TPJC Prelims 9740/2011/01/Q11

The diagram shows a pyramid POABC. Taking unit vectors P
i, j, k as shown, the position vectors of A, B, C and P are

given by OA 3i , OB 3i 4 j , OC 4 j and OP 4k .
Given that point E lies on PC such that PE : EC = :1 .
(i) Write down the position vector of E in terms of . [1]
It is given that PA is parallel to plane OEB. C
k
(ii) Show that E is the midpoint of PC. [4] j
(iii) The point D lies on AP and has position vector B
3 O
i 2k . Find the coordinates of the foot of the i
2 A
perpendicular from D to plane OEB. [4]
(iv) Hence deduce the distance between PA and the plane OEB. [4]
3 18 16 6
[(i) OE 4j (4 4)k ; (iii) , , ; (iv) 34 (or 2.06)]
34 17 17 17
Qn 8
0 0 0

(i) OE 4 (1 ) 0 4
0 4 4 4

3 0 3

(ii) PA 0 0 0
0 4 4

3 0 16 16 4 4

Normal to plane OEB = 4 4 12 12 4 3 3
0 4 4 12 3

3 4 4

Since PA / / plane OEB , 0 . 3 3 12 12 12 0
4 3

1
. PE : EC = 1 : 1. Therefore, E is the midpoint of PC (shown)
2
Alternative method:
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3 0 3

PA 0 0 0
0 4 4

3 3 16 4

Normal to plane OEB = 4 0 12 4 3
0 4 12 3

4

An equation of plane OEB is r. 3 0
3

4

Since E is on the plane, OE. 3 0
3

0 4

4 . 3 0
4 4 3

12+12 12 0
1
. PE : EC = 1: 1. Therefore, E is the midpoint of PC (shown)
2
4

(iii) Equation of plane OEB is r. 3 0
3

Let N be the foot of the perpendicular from D to plane OEB.
3
2 4

Then an equation of line DN is r 0 3 where .
2 3

3
2 4 4

0 3 3 =0
2
3 3

3
4( 4 ) 9 3(2 3 ) 0
2
6
12 34 0
17
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3
4 3
2 6 1
ON 0 3 = 36
2 17 3 34 32

3 18 16
Therefore, coordinates of N = , ,
34 17 17
3
3 2 4
1 6
(iv) DN 36 0 3
34 2 17 3
32

6
Distance between PA and plane OEB = DN 4 2 32 32
17
6
34 (or 2.06)
17
Alternative method:

Distance between PA and plane OEB = OP. n
0 4

0 . 3
4 3 12 6 34
= (or 2.06)
34 34 17
TOPIC 3 : COMPLEX NUMBERS
1 ACJC JC2 CT2 9740/2013/Q1

Solve the simultaneous equations
5 z 3i w 32i
1 i w 2i z 18
leaving your answer in cartesian form x i y. [3]
[ w 1 5i , z 3 7 i ]
Qn 1 Comments
1 Alternatively, try
5 z 3i w 32i z 32i 3i w (1) solving the question
5
using the elimination
1 i w 2i z 18 (2) method.
Substitute (1) into (2),
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1 i w 2 i 32 i 3i w 18
1 1 26
w 1 can be
5 5i 5
1 64 simplified using the GC
w i 18
5 5 if the question does not
restrict the use of it.
1 26
w 1 1 5i
5 i 5
1
z 32i 3i 1 5i 3 7 i
5
2 PJC JC2 CT2 9740/2013/01/Q10(b)

3
i
The complex numbers z and w are such that zw* 2 2e 4
. Given that z 1 i
show that w6 is purely real. [4]
Qn 2 Comments
Given z 1 i
3
z 1 i 2 and arg( z )
4
3
i
z 2e 4

Method 1:
3
i
zw* 2 2e 4
3 3
i i
2e 4
w* 2 2e 4
3
i
enerally, the polar form
4 3
2 2e i i is useful whenever
w* 3
2e 2
2e 2
higher powers are
i
4
2e involved.

i
w 2e 2
w6 26 ei( 3 ) 64 which is purely real (shown)

Method 2: Observe the frequent use
3 of the important results:
i
Now zw* 2 2e 4
, | z1 z2 || z1 || z2 |
3 arg( z1 z2 ) arg( z1 ) arg( z
zw * 2 2 and arg( zw*)
4
z w 2 2 3 When finding the
arg( z ) arg( w) 2
2 2 2 2 4 argument of a complex
w 2 number, remember to
z 2 3
arg( w) arg( z ) 2 keep the value within
4 principal range by
adding or subtracting
multiples of 2
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3 3
arg( w) 2
4 4
3
2
2

2

i
w 2e 2

Hence, w6 26 ei( 3 ) 64 which is purely real (shown)
OR

Since arg( w6 ) 6 arg( w) 4 6 4 3 4 , w6 is
2
purely real. (shown)
3 SAJC JC2 CT2 9740/2013/01/Q12(a)

Given that z 3 i , find arg z . Hence, find the value of the real number a such that
2
arg z ( z a ) . [4]
3

6 , 3
Qn 3 Comments
Observe the frequent use of
Given z 3 i, arg(z)= .
6 the important result
arg( z1 z2 ) arg( z1 ) arg( z1 )
2
Now, arg z ( z a )
3
2
arg( z ) arg( z a )
3
2
arg( z a ) Interpret arg( z a )
6 3 2
geometrically to deduce
arg( z a ) that ( z a) is purely
2
i.e. Re( z a ) 0 imaginary.
a 3
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4 DHS 2012/JC2 CT2/Q7(a)

Given that 2 3i is a root of the equation 3 z 3 az 2 43 z b 0, where a, b , find
the other two roots and determine the values of a and b. [4]
State how the points representing the roots of the equation 3i w3 aw2 43i w b 0,
where a, b , in an Argand diagram can be obtained from those representing the
roots of the equation in the previous part. Justify your answer. [2]
1
[a = b= 13, 2 3i and ]
3
Qn 4 Comments
Since the coefficients of the equation are all real, 2 3i is also a root. When expanding
The third root is real. z 2 3i z 2 3i ,
3z az 43z b z 2 3i z 2 3i 3z c , where a, b, c instead of multiplying
3 2
terms pairwise across

z 2 3i 3z c
2 2
the 2 brackets which will

z 4 z 13 3z c
2 result in 9 separate
terms, consider the
intermediate step
Comparing coefficient of z, [( z 2) 3i][( z 2) 3i]
4c 39 43 which is easier to
c 1 1 expand.
i.e. Real root is .
3
Comparing coefficients of z 2 and z 0 ,
a 13 and b 13
Now 3iw3 aw2 43iw b 0

Do show the necessary
3 iw a iw 43 iw b 0
3 2
working to justify the
substitution.
Replacing z in previous equation by iw to obtain second equation.
z
i.e. w iz.
i
The phrase about the
Each point representing a root of the second equation is obtained
origin is necessary for
by a 90 anticlockwise rotation about the origin of the point the description on
representing the corresponding root of the first equation. rotation.
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TOPIC 4 : FUNCTIONS
1 VJC Prelims 9740/2011/02/Q5
The functions f and g are defined as follows.
1 2
f : x ex , x 0,
2
1
g : x ln(2 x), x .
2
(i) State, giving a reason, why f exists and find f 1 ( x ).
1
[4]
1
(ii) Determine the domain of g . [1]
(iii) Show that composite function gf exists, and find the values of such that
gf ( ) 2 . [5]
[(i) f 1 ( x) ln(2 x) (ii) Dg1 [0, ) (iii) 0 or 1 ]
Qn 1 Comments
Solution:

(i)
Since every horizontal line y k , k 0.5, , cuts the

graph of y = f(x) at one and only one point, f is one-one and
so f 1 exists.
1 2
Let y f(x) e x , x 0.
2
2
Then e x 2y
x 2 ln(2 y )
x ln(2 y ) ln(2 y ) since x 0 To decide which sign to take,
we need to consider Df
f 1 ( x) ln(2 x)
(ii)
y g( x)
Dg 1 R g [0, )
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(iii) R f 0.5, and D g 0.5, R f

Since R f Dg , gf exists.
gf ( ) 2 , 0
1 2
ln 2 e 2
2
2
ln e 2 2
2 Note that
2 0 1) 2
1 0 2) Since Dgf Df , 0
1 or 0
2 HCI Prelims 9740/2011/02/Q2

(a) The function f is defined by f : x x 2 x 2 , x , x 2 ,where is a
constant.
(i) Find the range of values of such that f 1 exists. [2]
(ii) Given that 4 , obtain f 1 in a similar form. [3]
(b) The functions g and h are defined by

g : x x 2 kx 1 , x and k is a constant,
4
h:x x , x , x 0 .
x
(i) Find the range of values of k such that hg exists. [3]
(ii) Given that k 1 , find the range of hg . [2]
[(a)(i) 4 1
(ii) f : x 2 x 2, x 2 (b)(i) 2 k 2 (ii) R hg [4, ) ]
Qn 2 Comments
Solution:
2
2
(ai) f ( x ) x 2 x 2 x 2
2 4
To answer (ai), it is useful to
consider the graph of
Inverse of f exists when 2 4.
2 y x2 x 2 .
(ii) Let y x 2 4 x 2 x 2 2, x 2
2
x 2 y2
Since x 2, x 2 y 2
f 1 : x 2 x 2, x 2 Note that Df 1 R f

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2
k k2
(b)(i) g( x ) x 2 kx 1 x 1
2 4
k2
R g 1 ,
4

hg exists if R g D h

k2
Thus, 1 0
4
4k 02
k
3
(ii) For k 1, R g ,
4
g 3 h
D g (, ) , [4, ) R h g
4
R hg [4, )

ALTERNATIVELY,
R hg [4, )
O 3

4
An alternative method is to consider the graph of y =hg(x ), as
follows.
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3 RI CT1 9740/2011/Q9
The functions f and g are defined as follows:
x 2 2 1 for x , x 2,
f(x) 2
x 3 for x , x 2.
3x 4
g(x) for x , x 0.
x 1
(i) Sketch the graph of y f ( x ) . [2]
(ii) Find the range of g. Hence, find fg( x ) . [3]
(iii) State the equation of the asymptote of y =fg( x ) . [1]
The function h is defined as h : x f ( x ), for x , x k .
(iv) State the largest value of k for which h has an inverse. [1]
(v) With this value of k found in (iv), find the inverse of h in similar form. [3]
6x 7
[(ii) Rg 3, 4 , fg x 6 (iii) y 6 (iv) largest k =2
x 1
2
(v) h 1 : x 2 x 1, x , x 1 ]
Qn 3
Solution:
(i)
y = f(x)
3x 4 1
(ii) g(x) =3+ , x 0.
x 1 x 1
R g 3, 4
2
3x 4 6 x 2 18 x 13 6x 7
fg x 3 6
x 1 x 1 x 1
2 2
(iii) Horizontal asymptote y = 6

(iv) Largest value of k is 2.
(v) y x 2 1
2 2
x 2 y 1
Since x 2 x 2 y 1
i.e. h1(x) = 2 x 1
h 1 : x 2 x 1, x , x 1.
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4 TJC Promos 9740/2011/Q10

The functions f and g are defined as follows:
1
f :x , x , x 0 or 1 ,
1 x
1
g : x 1 , x , x 0 or 1 .
x
(i) Prove that the composite function fg exists. [2]
(ii) Express fg in a similar form and hence describe the relationship between f and g.
[3]
(iii) Evaluate f g 2 .
2011 1994 1
[3]
[(ii) fg : x x, x , x 0 or 1 , inverses of each other (iii) 1]
Qn 4
Solution:
(i) Rg = \ 0,1 = Df. Since Rg Df, fg exists.
1 1
(ii) fg(x) = f 1 = =x
x 1 1 1
x
Thus fg : x x, x , x 0 or 1
f and g are inverses of each other.
(iii) f 2011 g1994 () = f 2010(fg(g 1993 ()))
= f 2010(g 1993 ()) = = f 17 ().
f() = 2, f(2) = 1, f(1) =
f 3( ) = .
Hence f 2011g1994 () = f 17 ()
= f2( f 3( f 3( f 3( f 3( f 3())))))
= f 2() = 1
5 IJC Prelims 9740/2010/01/Q10

The functions f and g are defined as
f : x 1 x for x 1
g : x e x 1 for x 0
1
(i) Define f in a similar form, including its domain. [3]
1 1
(ii) State the relationship between f and f , and sketch the graphs of f and f on the
same diagram. [3]
1
(iii) Find the exact solutions of the equation f ( x) f ( x) . [2]
(iv) Show that the composite function fg exists. [2]
(v) Given that h ( x) fg( x) for x 0 , show that h is an increasing function for x 0 .
[2]
1 5
[(i) f 1 : x 1 x 2 , for x 0 (iii) 0, , 1]
2
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Qn 5 Comments
(i) Let y f ( x) 1 x , x 1
1 x y2
x 1 y2
f 1 ( x ) 1 x 2
D f 1 R f 0,
Thus, f 1 : x 1 x 2 , for x 0
(ii) The graph of f 1 is the reflection of the graph of f in the line
y x.
y
y =f(x)
O x
1
(iii) f ( x ) f 1 ( x )
f ( x) x
1 x x
2
x 1 x
x2 x 1 0
1 12 4(1)
x
2
1 5 1 5
x or x
2 2
(rejected since 0 x 1)
From the diagram in part (ii), other solutions are x = 0 and

x = 1. When solving f ( x) f 1 ( x) ,
it is important to look at the
1 5
Hence, the solutions are of the equation are 0, , 1. sketch as y = f ( x) and
2
Alternative solution: y f 1 ( x ) may intersect at
f ( x ) f 1 ( x ) 1 x 1 x 2 other point(s) other than those
lying on the line y x .

2
1 x 1 x2
x( x 1)( x 2 x 1) 0
1 5 1 5
x = 0, 1 , ,
2 2
(rejected since 0 x 1)
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y
(iv) R g 1, 0
Df ,1 O
x
y = g(x)
Since 1, 0 ,1 ,
i.e., Rg Df , fg exists. (Shown)
(v) h ( x) fg( x)

= f e x 1

= 1 e x 1 = e x > 0 for x 0
Thus h is an increasing function for x 0 . (Shown)
TOPIC 6A: Arithmetic and Geometric Series
1 VJC JC1 CT 9740/2011/Q9

(a) The sum of the first n terms of a series, Sn , is given by Sn 3n2 13n . Find the
n th term and show that the terms are in arithmetic progression. [4]
(b) A geometric progression G has first term a, common ratio r and sum to infinity S.
3
The sum to infinity of the second, fifth, eighth, , terms of G, is S . Show that
7
1
r . [3]
3
The n th term of G is given by un . In another geometric progression H, the n th term,
vn , is given by vn u2 n1u2 n . Write down v1 and v2 in terms of a and r. Find the sum
to infinity of H, giving your answer in terms of a. [3]
27
[(a) 6n 16 ; (b) a 2 r , a 2 r 5 , a 2 ]
80
Qn 1
Solution:
(a) S n 3n 2 13n
For n 2,
nth term, un S n S n 1 u1 S1 3 13 10 6(1) 16
3n 2 13n 3 n 1 13 n 1
2

3 n 2 2n 1 3n 2 13
6n 16
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Thus, un 6n 16 for n 1
un un1 6n 16 6 n 1 16
6 constant
Since the difference between any two consecutive terms is a constant, thus the terms are in
arithmetic progression.
a
(b) S
1 r
2nd, 5th, 8th term, : ar , ar 4 , ar 7 ,
ar
sum to infinity
1 r3
ar 3 a

1 r 3
7 1 r
3r 3 3 7r 7r 2
3r 3 7r 2 7r 3 0
1
r 3, 1,
3
1
Since r 1 as S exists, r (Shown)
3
vn u2 n1u2 n
v1 u1u2 a ar a 2 r
v2 u3u4 ar 2 ar 3 a 2 r 5
a2r5
Common ratio = 2
r4
ar
a2r
Sum to infinity of H
1 r4
a 2 13 27
a2
1 13
4
80
2 NJC Promo 9740/2013/Q3

The series u1 u2 u3 ... is a convergent geometric series with common ratio r. It is given
that the sum of the first ten terms is K times the sum of the first five terms.
(i) Show that K 1 r 5 . [2]

N
(ii) Show that the sum to infinity is , where N denotes the sum of the first five
2 K
terms. [2]
1 1 1
(iii) Explain why the sum to infinity does not exist for the series
u1 u2 u3
[1]
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Qn 2
Solution:
(i) Let the common ratio be r. Since the geometric series is convergent (i.e. r 1 ), and the
sum of the first 10 terms is K times the sum of the first 5 terms, we have
u1 (1 r10 ) u (1 r 5 )
K 1
1 r 1 r
(1 r ) K (1 r 5 )
10
(1 r 5 )(1 r 5 ) K (1 r 5 )
(1 r 5 )(1 r 5 )
Since r 1, K 1 r 5 (shown)
(1 r )5
u1 (1 r 5 ) N (1 r )
(ii) From the definition of N, N u1 .
1 r (1 r 5 )
Since r 5 K 1 , it follows that the sum to infinity is

u1 N (1 r ) N N
(shown)
1 r (1 r )(1 r ) 1 ( K 1) 2 K
5
1
1 1 1 u2 u1 1
(iii) is a geometric series with common ratio
u1 u2 u3 1 u2 r
u1
1
Since r 1, 1.
r
The sum to infinity for this series does not exist.
3 AJC Prelims 9740/2011/01/Q12

The sum of the first n terms of a series, Sn , is given by
1
Sn 1 (a 1)n , where a is a constant and a 1, n .
a
Obtain an expression for the nth term of the series, Tn and prove that Tn is a geometric
series. [3]
If the sequence Tn is now grouped as follows:
( T1 ), ( T2 , T3 , T4 ), ( T5 , T6 , T7 , T8 , T9 ),
where each subsequent bracket has 2 terms more than the previous bracket, find
(i) the total number of terms in the first n brackets. [2]
(ii) the middle term of the 11th bracket in terms of a. [2]
(iii) the range of values of a for the sum to infinity of the series to exist.
Hence, find the least value of n for the sum of all the terms in the first n brackets to be
39
within 0.1% of the sum to infinity of the series when a . [4]
20
1 1
[ ( a 1) n 1 (2 a ); (i) n 2 ; (ii) (a 1)110 (2 a) ; (iii) 0 < a <2 ; 12]
a a
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Qn 3 Comments
Solution:
1
Given Sn 1 (a 1) n ,
a
Tn = Sn Sn 1 , n 2
1 1
1 (a 1) n 1 (a 1) n 1
a a
1 1 1
( a 1) n (a 1) n 1 (a 1) n 1 (a 1 1)
a a a
1
( a 1) n 1 (2 a )
a
1 1 1
T1 S1 1 (a 1) (2 a) a 1 (2 a)
11
a a a
1
Thus, Tn (a 1) n 1 (2 a ), n
a
1
(a 1) n 1 (2 a )
Tn a
(a 1) constant.
Tn 1 1 (a 1) n 2 (2 a )
a
Since the ratio between every two consecutive terms is a
constant, thus Sn is a geometric series. (Shown)
(i) Total number of terms in the first n brackets
1 3 5 1 (n 1)2 1 3 5 (2n 1)
n
1 (2n 1) n2
2
(ii) Number of terms in the 11th bracket = 1 + (111)2 = 21
middle term will be the 11th term
Total number of terms in 1st to 10th bracket = 102 = 100
1
Middle term = T111 (a 1)110 (2 a)
a
(iii) For the sum to infinity of the series, Sn , to exist,
common ratio= | a 1| 1 0 a 2
For the sum of all the terms in the first n brackets to be within 1
1 a 1 , as
n
0.1% of the sum to infinity of the series, Since Sn
a
S n2 S 0.001S 1 1
n , Sn , so S .
1 1 1 a a
1 (a 1) n 0.001
2
a a a Alternatively,
2a 1
1 2 1 first term ,
(a 1) n 0.001( ) a 39
a a
19
n2 r (a 1)
20 39 20 20
1 0.001
39 20 39
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n2 1
19 20
0.001 S 39
20 19 39
1
ln 0.001 20
n2
19 Alternative method for
ln n2
20 19
solving 0.001:
Since n>0, n 11.605 (3sf) 20
Least n = 12 From GC,
n n2
19

20
11 0.00202 > 0.001
12 0.000620 < 0.001
4 SAJC Prelims 9740/2011/02/Q4

(a) Given that x 2 2 x 1, x 2 3, x 2 2 x 1 are consecutive terms of a convergent
geometric progression, find all the real value(s) of x and the common ratio of the
geometric progression. [4]
(b) A farmer intends to plant 201 saplings at 1 meter apart between consecutive
saplings along one edge of a field AB, 200m long, to form a fence.
All the saplings are delivered at A and must be carried to their planting holes one
at a time. The first sapling is planted at A. For example, the farmer plants the first
sapling at A. Then he walks 1m to plant 2nd sapling and 1m back to A to pick up
the next sapling. Then he walks 2m to plant the 3rd sapling and 2m back to A and
so on. After the last sapling is planted, the farmer does not need to return to A.
Show that the farmer needs to walk a total of 40,000m in order to plant all the
saplings. [3]
In trying to save walking distance, the farmer thought of another method: he carries
two saplings at a time, plants the first at A and walks 1m to plant the second, before
returning to A. The process is repeated for the remaining saplings. (Note that the
last sapling has to be carried singly, as there is an odd number of saplings.) When
he has planted the last plant, he does not need to return to A. How much walking
distance would this method save the farmer? [5]
Qn 4 Comments
x2 3 x2 2x 1
(a) 2
x 2x 1 x2 3
( x 2 3) 2 x 2 (2 x 1) x 2 (2 x 1)
x 4 6 x 2 9 x 4 (2 x 1) 2
2 x 2 4 x 10 0
x2 2x 5 0
2 4 4(1)(5)
x
2
x 1 6 or 1 6
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If x = 1 6, common ratio, r 2.22 (3sf) (rejected as the

sequence converges r 1 ) Note that
x2 3 x2 2x 1
If x = 1 6, r 0.225 (3sf) r 2 or
x 2x 1 x2 3
x 1 6, r 0.225 (3sf)
(b)
Sapling No Distance walked by farmer
1 0
2 2(1)
3 2(2)
4 2(3)

200 2(199)
201 200
Distance covered while planting sapling 2 to 200, followed

an A.P with common difference 2.
Therefore, total distance = (2+4++398)+200
= 2(1+2++199)+200
199
= 2 (1 199) +200
2
= 40000 m. (shown)
Sapling No Distance walked by farmer

1,2 2(1)
3,4 2(3)
5,6 2(5)

199,200 2(199)
201 200
Distance covered while planting sapling 1 to 200, followed

an A.P with common difference 4.
Therefore, total distance = (2+6+10++199) + 200
= 2(1+3+5++199)+ 200
100
= 2 (1 199) + 200
2
= 20200 m.
Hence distance saved by the famer by using the 2nd method
is (40000 20200)m = 19800 m.
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5 NJC Prelims 9740/2011/01/Q6

Altitude Insurance (AI) offers two investment plans for its clients as follows:
Plan A: A fixed interest of $100 is added to the account at the end of each year, if at least
$1500 was invested at the beginning of each year.
Plan B: Interest is added to the account at the end of each year, at a fixed rate of 3% of the
total invested amount at the beginning of each year.
Should a client, at any point in time, decide to draw part or all of his invested amount, he
will have to close his account.
(i) Mr. Wei is a client who invests $2000 under Plan A in the first year. Subsequently,
his investment at the beginning of each year is $400 more than the previous years.
Show that, at the end of n years, he accumulates a total amount of
$ 2100n 200 n n 1 . [2]
(ii) Mr. Wei intends to stay with AI until his total amount in (i) reaches $100,000. What
is the least number of years he needs to keep his account open for? [2]
(iii) Ms. Goon decides to take up Plan B to accumulate $60,000 by the end of the 11th
year. Given that she puts the same amount into her AI account at the beginning of
each year, what is the minimum sum of money, correct to the nearest dollar, she
will need to add to her account each year? [3]
[(ii) 19 years; (iii) $4549]
Qn 5
Solution:
(i) Under Plan A,
Yr Start ($) End ($)

1 2000 2000 100
2 2000 100 2000 100
2400 2400 100
3 2000 100 2000 100
2400 100 2400 100
2800 2800 100

n 2000 100 2000 100
2400 100 2400 100
2800 100 2800 100 ...
... 2000 n 1 400 100
2000 n 1 400
At the end of n years, Mr. Wei would have accumulated

2000 100 2400 100 2800 ... 2000 n 1 400 100
2000 2400 2800 ... 2000 n 1 400 100n
n
2 2000 400 n 1 100n
2
2000n 200n n 1 100n
2100n 200n n 1 (shown)
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(ii) 2100n 200n n 1 100000

200n 2 2100n 200n 100000 0
n 2 9.5n 500 0
Using G.C., n 27.6 (3 s.f.) or n 18.1 (3 s.f.)
Since n , the least number of years is 19.
(iii) Let $ x be the amount Ms. Goon invests into her account each year.
Under Plan B,
Yr Start ($) End ($)
1 x 1.03x
2 1.03 x x 1.032 x 1.03x
3 1.032 x 1.03x x 1.033 x 1.032 x 1.03x

11 1.0310 x 1.039 x 1.0311 x 1.0310 x
... ...
1.03x x 1.032 x 1.03x
To save at least $60000, we need:

x 1.0311 1.0310 ... 1.032 1.03 60000
1.03 1.0311 1
x 60000
1.03 1
x 4548.20
Thus, Ms. Goon needs to add at least $4549 (nearest $)
to her account each year.
TOPIC 6B: Summation of Series
1 DHS Prelims 9740/2011/01/Q1

n n
(2r 1)(2r 3) 4n 2 18n 23 .
n n
Given that r 2 (n 1)(2n 1), show that
r 1 6 r 1 3
Hence find the exact sum of the 25th to the 75th term of the series. [5]
[574753]
Qn 1 Comments
Solution:
n
(2r 1)(2r 3)
r 1
n n n
(4r 2 8r 3) 4 r 2 (8r 3) n
r 1 r 1 r 1 (8r 3) can be seen as an

r 1
n n arithmetic series with 1st term,
4 (n 1)(2n 1) 11 8n 3
6 2 11, and nth term, 8n 3 .
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2n n Alternatively,
(n 1)(2n 1) 8n 14 n n n
3 2
n 3
(8r 3) 8 r 31
r 1 r 1 r 1
2(2n 2 3n 1) (8n 14)
3 2 n
8 n 1 3n
n
4n 2 18n 23 (shown) 2
3
75
(2r 1)(2r 3)
r 25

75 24
(2r 1)(2r 3) (2r 1)(2r 3)
r 1 r 1
753 4(75) 18(75) 23 243 4(24)2 18(24) 23

2
574753
2 JJC 9740/2011/Q4
n
r k
Using the method of differences, find ln r 2 in the form ln n 1 n 2 ,
r 1
where
k is a constant to be determined. [4]
n 1 n2 3n
Hence find ln ln ... ln . [2]
n3 n4 3n 2
2 ( n 1)( n 2)
[ ln ; k 2 ; ln ]
(n 1)(n 2) (3n 1)(3n 2)
Qn 2 Comments
Solution:
n
r n
ln ln r ln(r 2) Need to show the first two
r 1 r 2 r 1
and last complete
ln1 ln 3
cancellations.
ln 2 ln 4
ln 3 ln 5
ln 4 ln 6
. .
. .
. .
ln(n 2) ln n
ln(n 1) ln(n 1)
ln n ln(n 2)
ln1 ln 2 ln(n 1) ln(n 2)
2
ln
(n 1)(n 2)
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k 2
n 1 n2 3n
ln ln ... ln
n3 n4 3n 2
3n
r
= ln
r n 1 r2
3n
r n r
ln ln
r 1 r 2 r 1 r 2
2 2
ln ln
(3n 1)(3n 2) (n 1)(n 2)
(n 1)(n 2)
ln
(3n 1)(3n 2)
n2 A B
3 (i) Find constants A and B such that n 1
n n 1 . [2]
2 n(n 1) 2 (n) 2 (n 1)
N
n2
(ii) Hence find
n 3
n 1
2 n(n 1)
. [3]
(iii) State the sum to infinity of the series in (ii). [1]

N
n 1
(iv) Use your answer to (ii) to find n4 2 n(n 1)
n
. [2]
1 1 1 1 1
[(i) A =1 ; B = 1 (ii) N 1 (iii) (iv) N ]
24 2 ( N 1) 24 24 2 N
Qn 3
Solution:
n2 A B
(i) n 1 n n 1
2 n(n 1) 2 (n) 2 (n 1)
n2 2 A(n 1) Bn
Then n 1 n 1
2 n(n 1) 2 n(n 1)
n + 2 = 2A(n + 1) + Bn
Put n = 0, 2A = 2 A = 1
Put n = 1, B = 1 B = 1
N
n2 N
1 1
(ii) n 3
n 1
n n 1
2 n(n 1) n 3 2 n 2 (n 1)
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1 1
23 3 2 4 4

1 1
2 4 4 25 5

1 1
25 5 2 6 6
= :

:
1 1
N 1 N
2 ( N 1) 2 N
1 1
N N 1
2 N 2 ( N 1)
1 1 1 1
= 3 N 1 = N 1
2 3 2 ( N 1) 24 2 ( N 1)
1 1 1 1
(iii) As N , N 1
0 and so N 1
2 ( N 1) 24 2 ( N 1) 24
1
Sum to infinity of the series in (ii) is
24
N
n 1 5 6 N 1
(iv) n 4 5 ... N
n 4 2 n( n 1) 2 4 3 2 5 4 2 N ( N 1)
N 1
n2 1 1
=
n 3
n 1
2 n(n 1)
= N
24 2 N
2 A B C
4 Express in the form where A, B, C are constants to be
r (r 1)(r 2) r r 1 r 2
determined.
2 2 2 2
Hence find S n ... , giving your answer in the
1 2 3 2 3 4 3 4 5 (n)(n 1)(n 2)
form k f ( n ) , where k is a constant to be found.
State the value of the sum to infinity of the series S n .
1 1 1 1
[A =1 , B = 2 , C = 1 ; S n ; ]
2 n 1 n 2 2
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Qn 4
Solution:
2 A B C A(r 1)(r 2) Br (r 2) Cr (r 1)
(i) =
r (r 1)(r 2) r r 1 r 2 r (r +1)(r +2)
Then A(r + 1)(r + 2) + Br(r + 2) + Cr(r + 1) = 2
When r = 0, 2A = 2 A = 1
When r = 1, B = 2 B = 2
When r = 2, 2C = 2 C = 1
2 1 2 1

r (r 1)(r 2) r r 1 r 2
n
2 2 2 2 2
Sn ... =
1 2 3 2 3 4 3 4 5 n(n 1)(n 2) r =1 r (r 1)(r 2)
n
1 2 1
=
r =1 r r 1 r 2
1 2 1

1 2 3

121
2 3 4

121
3 4 5
1 2 1

4 5 6
=
:

:

1 2 1
n 2 n 1 n
1 2 1

n 1 n n 1
1 2 1

n n 1 n 2
1 1 2 1 1 1 1
=1 1 =
2 n 1 n 1 n 2 2 n 1 n 2
1 1 1 1 1 1
As n , 0; 0;
n 1 n2 2 n 1 n 2 2
1
Sum to infinity of the series is .
2
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5 JJC Prelims 9740/2009/01/Q7b

1 1 1
Prove that for all positive integers n , . [2]
n ! (n 1)! n ! n 1 !
N
1
Hence evaluate n ! n 1 !
in terms of N . [2]
n 1

1 1 1
By using the fact that
n ! (n 1)! 2 n !
, show that n!
2. [2]
n 1
1
[1 ]
N 1!
Qn 5
Solution:
1 1 1
L.H.S. = = =
n ! (n 1)! n 1 !n n 1 ! n 1!(n 1)
1 1 1 1
R.H.S =
n ! n 1 ! n ! n ! n 1

n 1 1 =
n
=
n
n ! n 1 n ! n 1 (n 1)! n n 1
1
=
n 1!(n 1)
1 1 1
Thus (proved)
n ! (n 1)! n ! n 1 !
N
1
n ! n 1 !
n 1
N 1 1
=
n 1 n ! n 1 !
1 1

1! 2!

11
2! 3!

11
3! 4!
:

:
1 1

( N 1)! N !
1 1

N ! ( N 1)!
1
= 1
N 1!
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N N
1 1 1 1
Since
n ! n 1 ! 2 n !
, so n ! n 1 !
2 n!
n 1 n 1
N N
1 1 1
Thus 2
n ! n 1 !
2 1
n 1 n! n 1 ( N 1)!
1
As N , 0
N 1!

1
n!
2 (shown)
n 1
TOPIC 7A and 7B : Differentiation Techniques and Applications of Differentiation

dy
1 Find :
dx
1 1 1 1
(a) y ln x e x (b) y sin 1 2 x (c) y x 1 4 x 2
x 2 4
1 1 2x 2 2x 1
(d) y ln (e) y tan 1 (f) y tan x sec x
4 1 2x 3 3
Qn 1
Solution:
dy 1 1 1 1
(a) 2 2 e x
dx x x x
dy 2 1
(b)
dx 2 1 4 x 2 1 4x2
dy 1 x ( 8 x ) 1
(c)
dx
1 4x2
4
1 4 x2 4 x2
2 1 4x 2
4 1 4x 2
8x 1
2

4 1 4 x2
1
(d) y
4
ln 1 2 x ln 1 2 x
dy 1 1 1 1 2 1
2

dx 2 1 2 x 1 2 x 2 1 4 x 1 4 x 2
2

dy 2 3 4 1
(e)
dx 3 2x 1
2
3 2 x 1 1 x x 2
2
1 3
3 3

dy
(f) sec 2 x sec x tan x
dx
sec x sec x tan x
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dy
2 Find an expression for in terms of x and y.
dx
(b) x y x 2 y 10 (c) x y 2 y x
2
(a) x 2 3xy y 2 4 0
3y 2x 2x y x y 1
[(a) (b) (c) ]
2 y 3x 4y x x y 1
Qn 2
Solution:
(a) x 2 3xy y 2 4 0
Differentiate w.r.t.x,
dy dy
2x 3 y x 2 y 0
dx dx
dy
2 y 3x 3 y 2 x
dx
dy 3 y 2 x

dx 2 y 3x
(b) x y x 2 y 10
Differentiate wrt x,
dy dy
1 x 2 y x y 1 2 0
dx dx
dy
x 2 y 2 x y x 2y x y
dx
dy 2 x y

dx 4 y x
(c) x y 2 y x
2
Differentiate wrt x,
dy dy
2 x y 1 2 1
dx dx
dy
x y 1 x y 1
dx
dy x y 1

dx x y 1
3 CJC Promos 9740/2011/Q10

1 t 1
A curve C has parametric equations x , y .
1 t 2t
(i) Using an algebraic method, show that the curve C is strictly increasing. [4]
(ii) The point P on the curve C has parameter t 1 . Given that the equation of the
tangent to the curve C at the point P meets the xaxis at T. Find the area of triangle
POT, where O is the origin. [4]
1
[ units2 ]
4
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Qn 3
Solution:
1 t dx (1 t )(1) (1 t )(1)
(i) x
1 t 1 t
2
dt
2
.
1 t
2
1 dy 1
y .
2t 2 t
2
dt
1 t .
2
dy dy dt

dx dt dx 2 2 t 2
dy
Since 1 t > 0 and 2 t > 0 for all values of t 1, 2 ,
2 2
0.
dx
Hence, the curve C is strictly increasing. (shown)
1
(ii) When t = 1, x 0, y
3
1
Coordinates of point P is 0, .
3
dy 2
Gradient of tangent at P = .
dx t 1 9
1 2 2 1
Equation of tangent at P is y x 0 , i.e. y x .
3 9 9 3
3
At T, y 0 x
2
3
Coordinates of point T is , 0 .
2
Area of triangle POT is 2 2 3 14 units 2 .
1 3 1
4 NYJC Promos 9740/2011/Q10(ii)-(iii)

The point P moves in such a way that its Cartesian coordinates with respect to an origin O at
time t seconds is given by curve C
x e t (t 1), y t 3e t , 0 t 5 .
(ii) Find the equation of the normal which is parallel to the line 4 y x 1. [5]
(iii) The normal in (ii) meets the curve C again at Q. Find the coordinates of Q. [3]
1 261 4
[(ii) y x e (iii) Q 0.400,1.10 (3 sf ) ]
4 4
Qn 4 Comments
Solution:
(ii) x et (t 1) (1)
dx
et (1) (t 1)(e t ) tet .
dt
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y t 3e t (2)
dy 3 t
t (e ) et (3t 2 ) et t 2 (3 t ).
dt
dy dy dt et t 2 (3 t )
t (t 3).
dx dt dx tet
Gradient of required normal

= Gradient of line 4y + x = 1
1
= .
4
dy
Set 4 t (t 3) 4
dx
t 2 3t 4 0 (t 4)(t 1) 0
Hence, t 4 or t 1
(NA since 0 t 5)
When t = 4, x 5e4 , y 64e4 .
Hence, equation of normal is
1
y 64e4 ( x 5e4 ),
4
1 261 4
i.e. y x e (3)
4 4
(iii) Put (1) and (2) into (3), we have

1 261 4
t 3et et (t 1) e .
4 4
From GC, t 2.0233 (5 s.f.) or t 4 (rejected)
Note: t = 4 gives the same
When t = 2.0233, x 0.400, y 1.10 (3 s.f.) point found in (ii)
The point Q is 0.400,1.10 (3 sf )
5 VJC Promos 9740/2011/Q3

The diagram shows a square with sides 3x cm,
inscribed in a circle, such that the vertices F, G, H, I I 3x cm F
are in contact with the circumference of the circle.
(i) Show that the area of the shaded region, R, is

given by 9 1 x 2 . [2]
2 3x cm
(ii) The area of R decreases at a constant rate of
27( 2) 2 1
cm s as x varies. Find the exact
10 G
rate of change of the length of the square when H R
x = 3. [3]
3
[(ii) cms1]
10
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Qn 5
18 3x
(i)Let r be the radius of the circle. 2r 3x 3x r x
2 2 2

4 2
Area of the shaded region, R, is
A = r 2 (3x) 2 3x
9 3x
x 2 9 x 2 9 1 x 2 2r
2 2
(Shown)
dA
(ii) A 9 1 x 2 9 2 x
2 dx
dx dx dA dA 27( 2)
Since and
dt dA dt dt 10 ,
dx dx dA 1 27( 2) 3

dt dA dt 9 2 x 10 10 x
Let L represent the length of the square, where L 3 x .

Then rate of change of length of square is
dL d(3x) dx 9
3
dt dt dt 10 x
3
When x = 3, rate of change of length of square is cms1.
10
6 SRJC Promos 9740/2011/Q13b
The given diagram shows a rectangular block contained in a right circular cone such that
the upper 4 corners of the block, A, B, C and D touch the curved surface of the cone and
the block is resting on the base of the cone. O is the point of intersection of the 2 diagonals,
AC and BD.
B O D
C
The cone has fixed height h and base radius 10 cm. If the height of the block is b, and the
angle DOC is , show that the volume V of the rectangular block is given by
V 200bh 2 (h b) 2 sin . Given that = 30, the dimensions of the block are to be varied
so as to maximise its volume in the same cone. Find the value of b which maximizes V,
leaving your answer in terms of h. [9]
1
[b h ]
3
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Qn 6 Comments
Solution:
Let OA = x.
x hb

10 h
By similar triangles, x 10h 1 ( h b) (1) h- b x
h
1
Area of AOB x 2 sin b
2
10
1
[10h 1 (h b)] 2sin
2
1
Area of ABCD 4 [10h 1 (h b)] 2sin
2
2[10h 1 (h b)] 2sin
V b Area of ABCD
b 2[10h 1 (h b)]2 sin

200bh 2 (h b) 2 sin (shown)

Alternatively,

1 1
AB 2 x sin( ), BC 2 x cos( )
2 2
V AB BC b
1 1
[2 x sin( )][2 x cos( )]b Note: sin 2sin cos
2 2 2 2
2 x b sin
2

Substituting (1), the expression for V may be obtained.

V 200bh2 (h b)2 sin
200bh 2 (h 2 2hb b 2 ) sin
Note that h is a constant.

200h 2 sin (h 2b 2hb 2 b3 )
Given that = 30,
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dV
100h 2 ( h 2 4hb 3b 2 )
db
dV
0 100h 2 (h 2 4hb 3b 2 ) 0
db
h 2 4hb 3b 2 0
(h 3b)(h b) 0
1
b h or b h (reject as b h)
3
2
dV
2
100h 2 (4h 6b)
db
1 d 2V 1
For b h , 2
100h 2 [ 4h 6( h)]
3 db 3
100h (2h) 200h1 0
2
since h is positive.
1
b h will give a maximum volume.
3
7 DHS Promos 9740/2011/Q11b and c

(a) A point P x, y moves along the curve with equations x 3cos2 and y 2sin ,
dy 3
where is an acute angle in radians. Find when x . Hence, if x increases
dx 4
at a constant rate of 2 units per second, find the rate of change of y at the instant
3
when x . [5]
4
(b) Science Supplies Company manufactures funnels that are in the shape of hollow
cones of radius r cm and height h cm. The volume of each funnel is fixed at 300
cm3. Show that the exterior surface area of a funnel, A cm2, is given by
900
A 30 h . Using differentiation, show that as h varies, the funnel with the
h2
1
1800 3
smallest surface area has height of cm. [6]

[Area of curved surface of cone = rl , where l is the slant height;
1
Volume of cone = r 2h ]
r
3
h
l
2 4
[(a) 3; 3]
9 9
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Qn 7 Comments
Solution:
dy dy d
(a)
dx d dx
2 cos

6 cos sin
1
cosec
3
3 3 1
When x , 3cos 2 cos
4 4 2
1
Since is acute, cos
2 3
dy 1 2 2
cosec 3.
dx 3 3 3 3 9
dy dy dx
Also,
dt dx dt
2
2
3 3
4 3
units 1
9
4 3
Rate of change of y is units per sec.
9
(b) Let the volume of the cone be V, the curved surface area
be A
1
V r 2 h 300
3
900 30
r2 r
h h
A rl r r 2 h 2
30 900
h2
h h
30 900 h3

h h
900
30 h (shown)
h2
dA 15 1800
3

dh 900 h
2
h
h
15 3 1800
h
h 2 900 h3
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1
dA 1800 3
When 0 h cm
dh It is quite tedious to obtain
15 dA d2 A
0 so the sign of depends on sign of so we perform 1st
h 900 h
2 3 dh dh 2
3 1800 derivative test instead of 2nd

h
derivative test.
3 1800
h -ve 0 +ve

dA
Sign of -ve 0 +ve
dh
Slope
1
1800 3
Surface area is minimum when h (Shown).

TOPIC 7C : Graphing Techniques

1 MI Prelim 9740/2015/02/Q1(i) to (ii) modified
7x 2
The equation of a curve is y .
5x 2
(i) Sketch the curve, stating the equations of any asymptotes and the coordinates of
any points of intersection with the axes. [3]
(ii) By sketching a suitable curve on the same diagram, find the range of values of k
2 7
such that the equation 7 x 2 k x (5 x 2) has exactly 2 real
5 5
roots. [2]
[k 0]
Qn 1
Solution:
(i)
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2 7
(ii) 7 x 2 k x (5 x 2) (1)
5 5
7x 2 2 7
k x
5x 2 5 5
Number of solutions of (1) is equivalent to the number of intersection points between (i) and
2 7
the straight line which passes through , (intersection point of the two asymptotes in
5 5
(i)).
k 0
2. A tunnel is built to facilitate the transportation of goods by trains between Country X

and Country Y . Due to differences in the rail systems between the two countries, two
types of tracks are used the international track with track gauge of 1435 mm and the
narrow track with track gauge of 1000 mm (in rail transport, track gauge is the spacing on
a railway track). It is known that the cross-section of the tunnel is a half ellipse with centre
O and width MN (see diagram). The maximum height of the tunnel is 2000 mm. To
standardize the volumes of the goods to be transported, the areas ABCD and EFGH are
made equal. Find the width of the tunnel MN , giving your answer to the nearest mm.
[4]
D C
H G
2000 mm
M E A O B F N
1000 mm
1435 mm [ 1749 mm ]
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Qn 2
Solution:
Let FG h1 and let BC h2 .
x2 y2
Form equation of the ellipse: 2 1 --- (1)
a 20002
Since the areas of ABCD and EFGH are equal: 1000h2 1435h1 --------- (2)
1435
Substitute the point G , h1 into (1):
2
2 2
717.5 h
2
1 2 1 --------- (3)
a 2000
1000
Substitute the point C , h2 into (1):
2
2 2
500 h
2
2 2 1 --------- (4)
a 2000
5002 1.435h1
2
Substitute (2) into (4): 1 --- (5)

a2 20002
From (3) and (5): a 2 764806.25 a 874.532 MN 2a 1749.06 1749 mm
3 PJC/2015/Prelim/I/Q3
The curve C has equation
4x 2
y ,
xq
where q is a non-zero constant.
It is given that C has a stationary point at x 4 and an asymptote y 4 x r , where r is a

non-zero constant.
(i) Find the values of q and r. [3]
(ii) Sketch C, stating clearly the equations of its asymptotes, stationary points and the
coordinates of any point(s) of intersection with the axes. [3]
(iii) State the set of values that y can take. [1]
(iv) Using the graph in part (ii), find the range of values of a such that the equation
2
4x2

2
x 2 16 a
xq
has a negative real root. [2]
[(i) q 2, r 8 (iii) y 0 or y 32 (iv) a 260 ]
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Qn 3
Solution:
4x2 4q 2
(i) y 4 x 4q
xq xq
The oblique asymptote is y 4 x 4q .
dy 4q 2
4
x q
2
dx
dy
When x 4, 0
dx
Therefore,
4q 2
4 0
4 q
2
2
2q
4
4q
2q
2
4q
2q 2q
2 or 2 0 8(no solution)
4q 4q
q2
r 4q 8 q 2, r 8
(ii)
y C
2,16
0 x
a
2
x 2 y 16
2 2

Onenegative
realroot
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(iii) y0 or y 32
2
4x2
(iv) x 2
2
16 a
xq
a
2
The equation given is actually x 2 y 16
2 2
Therefore, the solution to the equation is given by the intersection between the curve
4 x2
y and circle with radius a centred at 2,16 which is the point of intersection
xq
between the 2 asymptotes.
Distance between origin and 2,16 = Distance between 2,16 and 4,32
22 162 260
For the equation to have 1 negative real root the graphs must intersect at least once for x 0 .
Hence, a 260 a 260
4 NJC Prelims 9740/2015/01/Q6a

1
On the same diagram, sketch the graphs of y 1 and y 2 x , labelling the equations
x 1
of the asymptote(s), if any. [2]
1
Hence, solve the inequality 1 2x . [2]
x 1
[ 2.26 x 1 or x 0.675 ]
Qn 4
Solution:

y
x
O
Using GC, a 2.2631 b 0.67529 .

1
For 1 2 x , 2.26 x 1 or x 0.676 OR 2.26 x 1 or x 0.675
x 1
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5 CJC Prelims 9740/2015/01/Q9

The curve C has parametric equations x t 2 t, y t 2 t , where 2 t 2 .
dy 1
(i) Find in terms of t . What can be said about the tangents to C as t and
dx 2
1
t ? [3]
2
(ii) Sketch C , showing clearly the features of the curve at the points where
1 1
t 2, , and 2. [3]
2 2
(iii) The normal to the curve at the point P where t 1 meets C again at the point
Q . Use a non-calculator method to find the coordinates of Q . [4]
(iv) Find a cartesian equation of C . [2]
x y
2
dy 2t 1 3 15
[ (i) (iii) (iv) x y ]
dx 2t 1 4, 4 2
Qn 5
Solution:
dx dy dy 2t 1
(i) 2t 1, 2t 1,
dt dt dx 2t 1
1 dx
As t , 0 , tangent to C tends to vertical line.
2 dy
1 dy
As t , 0 , tangent to C tends to horizontal line.
2 dx
(ii)
1 1 3
When t , x , y
2 4 4
1 3 1
When t , x , y
2 4 4
When t 2, x 2, y 6
When t 2, x 6, y 2
When x 0, t 2 t 0 t 0 or t 1
y 0 or y 2
When y 0, t 2 t 0 t 0 or t 1
x 0 or x 2
0, 2
2, 0
x
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dy 1
(iii) t 1 , x 2, y 0 and
dx 3
Normal to the curve at the point P : y 0 3 x 2
To find point Q: t 2 t 3 t 2 t 2
2t 2 t 3 0
(t 1)(2t 3) 0
3 3 15
t 1 rej. point P or t Q
2 4, 4
x y
(iv) x y 2t 2 , x y 2t t
2
x y
2 2
x y
x y 2 , x y
2 2
6 DHS Prelims 9740/2015/01/Q3

A curve C has parametric equations x cos , y sin , for 0 .
(i) Sketch the curve C. [2]
(ii) The point P on the curve C has parameter p and the point Q has coordinates ( , 0).
The origin is denoted by O. Given that p is increasing at a constant rate of 0.1 units
per second, find the rate of decrease of the area of triangle OPQ when p 34 .
[4]
[(ii) 0.151 units 2 /s ]
Qn 6
Solution:
(i) y
x
O
y
(ii)

x
O
Point P has coordinates ( p cos p , p sin p ).
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A, Area of triangle OPQ p sin p
2
dA
p cos p sin p
dp 2
dA dA dp
p cos p sin p (0.1)
dt dp dt 2
3 dA 3 3 3
When p , cos sin (0.1)
4 dt 2 4 4 4
0.151 units2 /s (3 s.f.)
TOPIC 7D : Binomial Series
1 JJC 2011/I/Q11/(i)
Expand 2 3 x as a series in ascending powers of x, up to and including the term x3 .
1
State the values of x for which this expansion is valid. State also the coefficient of x n .
[4]
n
1 3 9 2 27 3 2 2 1 3
[ x x x ; x ; ]
2 4 8 16 3 3 2 2
1 JJC 2011/I/Q11/(i)
1
1 3

1
2 3 x 2 1 x
2
1 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 3
2 3
1 (1) x x x
2 2 2 1 2 3 2 1 2
1 3 9 27 3
1 x x 2 x
2 2 4 8
1 3 9 27 3
x x2 x
2 4 8 16
3 2 2
For the expansion to be valid, x 1 i.e., x
2 3 3
n
1 3
n
By observation, coefficient of x
2 2
2 TPJC 2011/JC1/Q8
2 5 x 15 x 2
(i) Express f ( x) in partial fractions. [2]
(2 x ) (1 2 x 2 )
(ii) Expand f ( x) in ascending powers of x, up to and including the term in x3 .[3]
(iii) State the range of values of x for which the expansion is valid. [1]
8 x3 3 1 1
[(i) ; (ii) 1 3x 7 x 2 x 3 ... ; (iii) x ]
2 x 1 2x 2
2 2 2
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2 TPJC 2011/JC1/Q8
2 5 x 15 x 2 A Bx C

(i) 2 x 1 2 x 2 2 x 1 2 x 2
2 5 x 15 x 2 A 1 2 x 2 Bx C 2 x
Substitute x = 2, A = 8
Comparing coefficients, B = 1, C = 3
2 5 x 15 x 2 8 x 3

2 x 1 2 x 2 x 1 2 x 2
2
(ii)
2 5 x 15 x 2
2 x 1 2 x 2
8 2 x x 3 1 2 x 2
1 1
1
x 1
8(2) 1 1 x 3 1 (2 x 2 ) ...
2 1
x x 2
x 3

4 1 ... 3 x 6 x 2 2 x3 ....
2 4 8
3
1 3 x 7 x 2 x 3 ...
2
(iii) The expansion is valid if
x
1 and 2 x 2 1
2
1 1
2x2 1 x2 x
2 2
1 1
x
2 2
3 MJC 2011/I/Q1
The coefficient of x 2 in the expansion of 4 x as a series of ascending powers of x is
n
1 1
. Show that 2 2 n 1 . [4]
64 n 1 n
[ 22 n 5 n n 1 ]
3 MJC 2011/I/Q1
n
4 x n 4n 1
x
4
nx n n 1 x 2
4n 1
4 2 4

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n n 1 1 2
Coefficient of x 2 4n
2 4
22 n5 n n 1
1
22 n5 n n 1 26
64
1
2 2 n 5 6
n n 1
1
22 n1 (shown)
n 1 n
4 AJC 2011/JC1/Q2
2
(2 x)
The expansion of in ascending powers of x is given by
3 x
a0 a1 x a2 x 2 ... an x n ... , where a0 , a1 , a2 ,......., an ,...... are constants.
1
(i) Find the exact values of a0 , a1 and show that a2 . [4]
27
(ii) Express an in terms of n, where n > 1. [2]
(iii) State the set of values of x for which the series expansion above is valid. [1]
4 8 1
[(i) a0 ; a1 ; (ii) an n1 ; (iii) 3 x 3 ]
3 9 3
4 AJC 2011/JC1/Q2
2 1
(2 x) 1 x
(i) (2 x)2 1
3 x 3 3
1 x x 2
= (4 4 x x ) 1 ...
2
3 3 3
4 8 1 2
= x x ...
3 9 27
4 8 1
a0 , a1 and a2 (shown)
3 9 27
(ii) To find an :
2
(2 x) 1 x
n2
x
n 1
x
n

(4 4 x x ) ... ...
2
3 x 3 3 3 3
For n > 1,
1 4 4 1 4 12 9 1
an = n n 1 n 2 = n
n1
3 3 3 3 3.3 3
(iii) Expansion is valid for
x
1 3 x 3
3
The End
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RAFFLES INSTITUTION

PROMOTION EXAMINATION REVISION EXERCISES

(Worked solutions will be posted on Ivy on 1st September 2017.

Please try the questions first before accessing the solutions.)

TOPIC 1 : EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES

1 TJC Promo 9740/2011/Q3

2 JJC Promo 9740/2013/Q7(a) (modified)

[ 1 x 0.982 or x 2.50 ; x 2.50 or x 2.50 ]

To solve 5 ln x 1 x 2 , equivalent to ln x 1 x 5 : replace x with |x|.

4 JJC Prelim 9740/2011/01/Q2 (modified)

Sketch the graphs of y 2 x 1 x 3 and y x 5 on the same diagram.

5 HCI Promo 9740/2011/Q1

Solving (1), (2) and (3), from GC,

6 JJC Promos 9740/2011/Q2

1 AJC Prelims 9740/2011/01/Q9 modified

Solution: Since calculator

This vector will be parallel to the normal of p.

Let F be the midpoint between S and S,

Equating the position vector of point F,

2 AJC Prelims 9740/2011/02/Q3

(iii) p represents the perpendicular distance of C from the line AB

3 YJC Prelims 9740/2011/01/Q10

(i) Cartesian equations:

12 7 Note that l is on 1 and

4 YJC Prelims 9740/2011/02/Q2

5 NYJC Prelims 9740/2011/01/Q1

Solving (1) and (2) 1 , 1

6 JJC Prelims 9740/2011/02/Q4

Since N is the foot of perpendicular from A to line l, and B is the foot

7 PJC 2011 Prelim/II/Q4

8 TPJC Prelims 9740/2011/01/Q11

TOPIC 3 : COMPLEX NUMBERS

1 ACJC JC2 CT2 9740/2013/Q1

Substitute (1) into (2),

2 PJC JC2 CT2 9740/2013/01/Q10(b)

w6 26 ei( 3 ) 64 which is purely real (shown)

Hence, w6 26 ei( 3 ) 64 which is purely real (shown)

3 SAJC JC2 CT2 9740/2013/01/Q12(a)

4 DHS 2012/JC2 CT2/Q7(a)

terms pairwise across

Now 3iw3 aw2 43iw b 0

Since every horizontal line y k , k 0.5, , cuts the

(iii) R f 0.5, and D g 0.5, R f

2 HCI Prelims 9740/2011/02/Q2

(b) The functions g and h are defined by

(iii) Horizontal asymptote y = 6

4 TJC Promos 9740/2011/Q10

5 IJC Prelims 9740/2010/01/Q10

From the diagram in part (ii), other solutions are x = 0 and

TOPIC 6A: Arithmetic and Geometric Series

1 VJC JC1 CT 9740/2011/Q9

2 NJC Promo 9740/2013/Q3

(i) Show that K 1 r 5 . [2]

Since r 5 K 1 , it follows that the sum to infinity is

3 AJC Prelims 9740/2011/01/Q12

4 SAJC Prelims 9740/2011/02/Q4

If x = 1 6, common ratio, r 2.22 (3sf) (rejected as the

Distance covered while planting sapling 2 to 200, followed

Sapling No Distance walked by farmer

Distance covered while planting sapling 1 to 200, followed

5 NJC Prelims 9740/2011/01/Q6

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