ASC 20YE12MAD Exam

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YEAR 12
2020 YEARLY
EXAMINATION
Mathematics Advanced
General  Reading time - 10 minutes

Instructions  Working time - 3 hours
 Write using black pen
 NESA approved calculators may be used
 A reference sheet is provided at the back of this paper
 In questions 11-34, show relevant mathematical reasoning and/or
calculations
Total marks: Section I – 10 marks

100  Attempt Questions 1-10
 Allow about 15 minutes for this section
Section II – 90 marks
 Attempt questions 11-34
 Allow about 2 hours and 45 minutes for this section
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Year 12 Mathematics Advanced
Section I
10 marks
Attempt questions 1 - 10
Allow about 15 minutes for this section
Use the multiple-choice answer sheet for questions 1-10
A scatterplot of pain (as reported by patients) compared to the dosage (in mg) of a drug
is shown below.
How could you describe the correlation between the pain and the dosage?
(A) A moderate negative correlation
(B) A moderate positive correlation
(C) A weak positive correlation.
(D) No correlation.
Which of the following functions is an odd function?

(A) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑥
𝑥−1
(B) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥+1
2
(C) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑒 𝑥
𝑥
(D) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 +1
What is the period and amplitude for the curve sin 𝜋𝑥 ?

(A) Amplitude = 1; Period = 2
(B) Amplitude = π; Period = 2
(C) Amplitude = 1; Period = 2π
(D) Amplitude = π; Period = 2π
2
The table below shows the future value of an annuity with a contribution of $1 at the end of
each period.
Future value of $1
Interest rate per period
End of Period 4% 6% 8% 10%
1 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
2 2.04 2.06 2.08 2.10
3 3.12 3.18 3.25 3.31
4 4.25 4.37 4.51 4.64
What amount would need to be invested every quarter into an account earning 16% p.a.
interest compounded quarterly, to be worth $28 475 after a year?
(A) $6137 (B) $6314
(C) $6700 (D) $13 958
Which diagram best shows the graph of the parabola 𝑦 = 2 − (𝑥 + 1)2

(A) (B)
(C) (D)
3
What is the value of 𝑥 if log 𝑥 2 − log 3𝑥 = log 9 ?
(A) 27
(B) 18
(C) 9
(D) 3
The continuous random variable X has a normal distribution with a mean 11 and standard
deviation 2. If the random variable Z has the standard normal distribution, then the
probability that X is greater than 16 is equal to:
(A) 𝑃(𝑍 > 2)
(B) 𝑃(𝑍 < −2.5)
(C) 𝑃(𝑍 < 2.5)
(D) 𝑃(𝑍 > 5)
For the function 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥), 𝑎 < 𝑥 < 𝑏 graphed below:
which of the following is true?

(A) 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) > 0 and 𝑓”(𝑥) > 0
(B) 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) > 0 and 𝑓”(𝑥) < 0
(C) 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) < 0and 𝑓”(𝑥) > 0
(D) 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) < 0and 𝑓”(𝑥) < 0
4
What are the solutions to the equation 2 sin 𝑥 + √3 = 0, where {𝑥: 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2π}?
π 2π
(A) ,
3 3
2π 5π
(B) ,
3 3
4π 5π
(C) ,
3 3
7π 11π
(D) ,
3 3
𝑑𝑦
10. Given the function 𝑦 = log 5 (𝑥 𝑥 ), which expression is equal to ?
𝑑𝑥
1
(A)
𝑥 ln 5
1
(B) log 5 𝑥 + ln 5
1
(C)
𝑥 𝑥 ln 5
1
(D) × log 5 𝑥 𝑥−1
ln 5
End of Section I
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Section II
90 marks
Attempt all questions
Allow about 2 hours and 45 minutes for this section
Answer each question in the spaces provided.

Your responses should include relevant mathematical reasoning and/or calculations.
Extra writing space is provided at the back of the examination paper.
Question 11 (2 marks) Marks
Find the value of 𝑥 in the diagram, correct to 2 significant figures.
Question 12 (2 marks)
3𝑥−2
Differentiate 𝑦 = 5𝑥−1 .
2
6
Find the equation of the tangent to the curve 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 3 − 1 at the point (1, 1). 2
Solve the following simultaneous equations:
3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 12
2𝑥 + 5𝑦 = −14
7
The random variable X has this probability distribution.
X 0 1 2 3 4
P(X = x) 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.1
xP(X = x) 0 0.2 0.8 0.6 0.4
x2 P(X = x) 0 0.2 1.6 ______ _____
(a) Find 𝑃(1 < 𝑋 ≤ 3). 1
(b) Find the expected value of X. 1
(c) Fill in the two unknown values in the table. 1
(d) Find the variance of X for the above table. 1
Differentiate 𝑥 tan 2𝑥. 2
8
The students in a school were surveyed on the number of hours of sleep per week.
The results were normally distributed. The survey indicated that 95% of students
had between 42 and 54 hours of sleep per week.
(a) Determine the mean number of hours of sleep per week. 1
(b) What was the standard deviation? 1
(c) What percentage of students would have indicated they had between 51 and
57 hours of sleep per week? 2
Find the common ratio of a geometric series with a first term of 3 and a limiting
sum of 1.8. 2
9
1
For the curve 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 4 − 𝑥 3
4
(a) Find any stationary points and determine their nature. 5
(b) Find any points of inflection. 2
10
Question 19 Continued Marks
(c) Sketch the curve indicating where the curve crosses the x axis. 3
(d) For what values of x is the curve concave down? 1
11
Hayden is an agricultural scientist studying the growth of a particular tree over

several years. The data he recorded is shown in the table below.
Years since planting, t 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Height of tree, H metres 0.7 1.4 2.4 3.5 6.6 7.9 8.7 9.5
A scatterplot of the data is shown below.
(a) Using your calculator in statistic mode, find the value of Pearson’s 1
correlation coefficient, r, correct to 4 decimal places.
(b) The approximate equation for the regression line for this data is 1
𝐻 = 1.2𝑡 − 0.8
Verify this equation using your calculator, giving the values of the gradient
and vertical intercept to 3 decimal places.
For part (c) and (d) below use the equation of the regression line found using your
calculator. If you were unable to complete that calculation, then use the
approximate equation provided.
1
(c) Hayden did not record the tree’s height after five years.
Predict the height after five years, correct to 1 d.p.
(d) Use the equation of the regression line to estimate how many years it will
take for the tree to reach a height of 20 metres. Answer correct to 1 d.p. 1
(e) Comment on the reliability of your answers in (c) and (d). 1
12
The table below shows the present value interest factors for some monthly interest
rates and loan periods in months.
Present value of $1
Period 0.0060 0.0065 0.0070 0.0075
46 40.09350 39.64965 39.21263 38.78231
47 40.84841 40.38714 39.93310 39.48617
48 41.59882 41.11986 40.64856 40.18478
49 42.34475 41.84785 41.35905 40.87820
(a) Find the present value, if $3200 is contributed per month for 46 months at 1
0.75% per month. Answer to the nearest cent.
(b) Annabelle borrows $27 000 for a car. She arranges to repay the loan with 2
monthly repayments over 4 years. She is charged 7.8% per annum interest.
Find Annabelle’s monthly repayment. Answer to the nearest cent.
A circle is given by the equation x 2 + y 2 + 6x − 4y = 23 . 2

Find the centre and radius of this circle.
13
Differentiate with respect to x.
(a) ln(2𝑥 − 1).

1
(b) sin 3𝑥.

1
(a) Find 2
(b) Find the exact value of 2
14
The height h(t) metres of the tide above the mean sea level on 1st April is given by
the following rule:
π
ℎ(𝑡) = 4sin ( 𝑡)
8
where t is the number of hours after midnight.
(a) Draw a graph of 𝑦 = ℎ(𝑡) for 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 24. 2
(b) When was high tide? 1
(c) What was the height of the high tide? 1
(d) What was the height of the tide at 10 a.m.? 2

Answer correct to one decimal place
15
The function 𝑓(𝑥) = |𝑥| is transformed and the equation of the new function
is of the form 𝑦 = 𝑘𝑓(𝑥 + 𝑏) + 𝑐, where 𝑘, 𝑏 and 𝑐 are constants.
The graph of the new function is shown.
(a) What are the values of 𝑘, 𝑏 and 𝑐 3
(b) Using the graph shown above,

solve 𝑘𝑓(𝑥 + 𝑏) + 𝑐 > 7 . 1
16
Find the shaded area enclosed by the curve 𝑦 = 𝑥 3 − 5𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 8 and the

coordinate axes.
3
17
The probability density function for the continuous random variable X is given by:
|1 − 𝑥| 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2
𝑓(𝑥) = {
0 otherwise
(a) Sketch the function 𝑓(𝑥) for 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2 . 1
(b) Find 𝑃(𝑋 ≤ 1.5). 12
(c) Hence or otherwise find 𝑃(X ≥ 1.5). 1
18
Sharon borrows $400 000 to be repaid at a reducible interest rate of

0.5% per month over 25 years. Let $An be the amount owing at the end of n months
and $M be the monthly repayment.
(a) Show that 𝐴2 = 400 000(1.005)2 − 𝑀(1 + 1.005) 1
(1.005)𝑛 −1 2
(b) Show that 𝐴𝑛 = 400 000(1.005)𝑛 − 𝑀 [ ]
0.005
(c) If the loan is going to be paid off in 25 years, calculate her monthly 2
repayments. Round your answer to the nearest cent.
19
A rainwater tank is to be designed in the shape of a cylinder with radius r metres and
height h metres.
The volume, V of the tank is to be 10 cubic metres.

Let A be the surface area of the tank, including its top and base, in square metres.
(a) Given that 𝐴 = 2𝜋𝑟 2 + 2𝜋𝑟ℎ,

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show that 𝐴 = 2𝜋𝑟 2 + .
𝑟
1
(b) Show that A has a minimum value and find the exact value of r for which the
minimum occurs. 3
20
A symmetrical lake has two roads, 420 metres apart, forming two of its sides.
Equally spaced measurements of the lake, in metres, are shown on the above
diagram. Use the trapezoidal rule to estimate the area of the lake.
3
21
The average life cycle of an insect is one month. A viable nest of this insect has
between 100 000 to 500 000 individuals. The population P of a nest of this insect
grows exponentially so that:
𝑑𝑃
= 1200𝑒 0·3𝑡
𝑑𝑡
A nest of these insects had a population of 5000 after one month.
Determine how long it will take the nest to reach the viable stage (i.e. when the
population has reached 100 000). Answer correct to the nearest month.
22
A particle moves in a straight line. At time t seconds, its distance x metres from a
fixed point 0 on the line is given by 𝑥 = 1 − cos2𝑡.
(a) Sketch the graph of x as a function of t for 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ π. 2
(b) Using your graph, or otherwise, to find the times when the particle is at 2
rest and the position of the particle at these times.
π
(c) Find the velocity of the particle when 𝑡 = 4 . 1
(d) When is the particle's velocity greater than 1 m/s? 1
23
In each turn of a game, a coin is pushed and slides across a table. The distance, X
metres, travelled by the coin has probability density function given by:
𝑘𝑥 2 (2 − 𝑥) 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2
𝑓(𝑥) = {
0 otherwise,
where k is a constant.
3 2
(a) Show that 𝑘 =
4
(b) Find the standard deviation for the distance travelled by the coin. 3
End of paper
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Section II extra writing space
If you use this space, clearly indicate which question you are answering.
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General  Reading time - 10 minutes

Total marks: Section I – 10 marks

Use the multiple-choice answer sheet for questions 1-10

Which of the following functions is an odd function?

What is the period and amplitude for the curve sin 𝜋𝑥 ?

Interest rate per period

End of Period 4% 6% 8% 10%

1 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00

2 2.04 2.06 2.08 2.10

3 3.12 3.18 3.25 3.31

4 4.25 4.37 4.51 4.64

(C) $6700 (D) $13 958

Which diagram best shows the graph of the parabola 𝑦 = 2 − (𝑥 + 1)2

What is the value of 𝑥 if log 𝑥 2 − log 3𝑥 = log 9 ?

(B) 𝑃(𝑍 < −2.5)

(C) 𝑃(𝑍 < 2.5)

(D) 𝑃(𝑍 > 5)

For the function 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥), 𝑎 < 𝑥 < 𝑏 graphed below:

which of the following is true?

(B) 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) > 0 and 𝑓”(𝑥) < 0

(C) 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) < 0and 𝑓”(𝑥) > 0

(D) 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) < 0and 𝑓”(𝑥) < 0

Answer each question in the spaces provided.

Question 11 (2 marks) Marks

Find the value of 𝑥 in the diagram, correct to 2 significant figures.

Question 13 (2 marks) Marks

Solve the following simultaneous equations:

Question 15 (4 marks) Marks

The random variable X has this probability distribution.

P(X = x) 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.1

xP(X = x) 0 0.2 0.8 0.6 0.4

x2 P(X = x) 0 0.2 1.6 ______ _____

(a) Find 𝑃(1 < 𝑋 ≤ 3). 1

(b) Find the expected value of X. 1

(c) Fill in the two unknown values in the table. 1

(d) Find the variance of X for the above table. 1

Differentiate 𝑥 tan 2𝑥. 2

Question 17 (4 marks) Marks

(a) Determine the mean number of hours of sleep per week. 1

(b) What was the standard deviation? 1

Question 19 (11 marks) Marks

(a) Find any stationary points and determine their nature. 5

(b) Find any points of inflection. 2

Question 19 Continued Marks

(d) For what values of x is the curve concave down? 1

Question 20 (5 marks) Marks

Hayden is an agricultural scientist studying the growth of a particular tree over

Years since planting, t 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

A scatterplot of the data is shown below.

(e) Comment on the reliability of your answers in (c) and (d). 1

Question 21 (3 marks) Marks

Period 0.0060 0.0065 0.0070 0.0075

46 40.09350 39.64965 39.21263 38.78231

47 40.84841 40.38714 39.93310 39.48617

48 41.59882 41.11986 40.64856 40.18478

49 42.34475 41.84785 41.35905 40.87820

A circle is given by the equation x 2 + y 2 + 6x − 4y = 23 . 2

Question 23 (2 marks) Marks

Differentiate with respect to x.

(a) ln(2𝑥 − 1).

(b) sin 3𝑥.

x2 P(X = x) 0 0.2 1.6 __ _