LOOPING BACK ASSESSMENT – Aug 2021

Candidate Name:

Subject : Mathematics Analysis and Approaches

Level : Standard Level

Paper : Paper I

Duration : 1h 30m

Date : 9th Aug 2021

Max. Marks : 80

Instructions to Candidates:

• Do not open this examination paper until instructed to do so.

• All the answers must be given to 3 sf , angle to 1 dp or the degree of accuracy specified
in the question.
• Show a neat sketch of the graph wherever needed with all necessary details on it.
• Calculator is NOT allowed

Additional Materials:
Formula booklet

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This question paper consists of 7 printed pages (including cover page.)

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 Section A

Q1.

Q2.

Q3.

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Q4.

Q5.
[Maximum mark: 5]

In the expansion of (𝑥 − 𝑘)! , where 𝑘 ∈ 𝐼𝑅, the coefficient of the

term in 𝑥 " is 112. Find the possible values of k.

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Q6.

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 Section B

Q7.
[Maximum Mark: 14]

Consider a function 𝑓 with domain −2 < 𝑥 < 4. The following diagram shows thegraph of 𝑓 ′ ,
the derivative of 𝑓.

The graph of 𝑓′ has 𝑥-intercepts at 𝑥 = −1, 𝑥 = 2 and 𝑥 = 3. There is a local

maximum at 𝑥 = 12 and local minima at 𝑥 = 2.5.

(a) Find all possible values of 𝑥 where the graph of 𝑓 is decreasing. [3]

(b) (i) Find the value of 𝑥 where the graph of 𝑓 has a local minimum.

(ii) Justify your answer. [3]

(c) The total area of the region enclosed by the graph of 𝑓′ and the 𝑥-axis is 24.Given
that 𝑓(−1) =
#$%
and 𝑓(3) =
&%
, find the value of 𝑓(2). [8]
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Q8.

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Q9.