Year 11 Preliminary

Mathematics Advanced
Practice Exam

Instructions:

• Allowed Time: 10 minutes reading and 1 hour 30 minutes writing time.

• Attempt all questions.
• Use a black or blue pen.
• NESA approved calculators may be used.
• The use of a formula sheet is allowed.

Total Marks: 60

Section I – 10 Marks (pages 3 – 5)

• Attempt Questions 1 – 10
• Allow about 15 minutes for this section
Section II – 50 Marks (pages 6 – 15)
• Attempt Questions 11 – 20
• Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes for this section

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Section I

10 marks
Attempt Questions 1 – 10
Allow about 15 minutes for this section

1. Which of the following is NOT an even function?

A. 𝑓(𝑥) = |𝑥 3 |
B. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 4 − 3𝑥 2 + 5
1
C. 𝑓(𝑥) =
(𝑥+1)(𝑥−1)
4
D. 𝑓(𝑥) = √𝑥

2. Abby and Ben each roll a fair dice. Before rolling, Abby bets that her roll is going
to be higher than Ben’s. What is the probability that she is correct?
5
A.
12
4
B.
9
13
C.
36
7
D.
18

√2
3. Which expression is equivalent to ?
5 − √2

5√2 − 2
A.
23
5√2 + 2
B.
23
5√2 + 2
C.
3
5√2 − 2
D.
3

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 4. What is the perimeter of a sector with radius 𝑟 and angle 𝜃?
A. 𝑃 = 2𝑟𝜃
1
B. 𝑃 = 𝑟 2 𝜃
2
C. 𝑃 = 2 + 𝑟𝜃
D. 𝑃 = 𝑟(2 + 𝜃)

5. What is the domain and range of 𝑦 = √ln(𝑥 + 4) ?

A. Domain: [−3, ∞); Range: (−∞, ∞)
B. Domain: [−4, ∞); Range: (−∞, ∞)
C. Domain: [−3, ∞); Range: [0, ∞)
D. Domain: [−4, ∞); Range: [0, ∞)

6. What is the derivative of (𝑒 𝑥 + 1)5 ?

A. 5(𝑒 𝑥 + 1)4
B. 5𝑒 5𝑥
C. 5𝑒 𝑥 (𝑒 𝑥 + 1)4
D. 𝑒 𝑥 (𝑒 𝑥 + 1)5

7. Consider the piecewise function:

|2𝑡 + 1| , 𝑡<0
𝑓(𝑡) = { 5 , 0≤𝑡≤2
2 , 𝑡>2
1−𝑡

What is the value of 𝑓(−2) + 𝑓(2) − 𝑓(3)?

A. 14
B. 15
C. 16
D. 17

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 8. Which expression is equivalent to (tan 𝑥 + cot 𝑥)2 ?
A. 2sec 2 𝑥 + 4
B. sec 2 𝑥 + cosec 2 𝑥
C. tan2 𝑥 + cot 2 𝑥
D. cos 2 𝑥 − sin2 𝑥

9. The points (2, 6) and (−4, 3) both lie on the same line. What is the equation of
this line?
1
A. 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 5
2
1
B. 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 6
2

C. 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 5
D. 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 6

10. Consider a function 𝑓(𝑥) and 3 different numbers 𝑎, 𝑏, and 𝑐. The following are
known about 𝑓(𝑥):
i. 𝑓(𝑎) = 𝑏
ii. 𝑓(𝑐) = −𝑓(𝑏)
iii. 𝑓(𝑐) = 5

What is the value of 𝑓(𝑓(𝑎))?

A. −5
B. 5
C. 𝑓(5)
D. There is not enough information.

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Section II

50 marks
Attempt Questions 11 – 22
Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes for this section

11. Make 𝑟 the subject of the formula for 𝑟ℎ2 = 6𝑟𝑥 + 𝑚. (2)

12. Simplify the expression: log 𝑎2 𝑎 + log 𝑎𝑏 𝑎𝑏𝑐 − log 𝑐 𝑐 4 . (2)

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 13. Solve 2 cos 2 𝑥 + cos 𝑥 − 1 = 0 in the domain 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2𝜋. (3)

14. Two random single-digit numbers (0 – 9) are generated. Find the probability that:
a) At least one of the numbers is even. (1)

b) Neither numbers are prime. (1)

c) They sum to 2. (1)

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 15. The price of a brand new car depreciates using the formula 𝐶 = 20000 × 𝑟 −0.3𝑡 ,
where 𝐶 is the cost of the car in dollars after 𝑡 years, with rate 𝑟. The cost of the
car is $10,000 after 24 years.
a) By making 𝑟 the subject, show that 𝑟 ≈ 1.1. (2)

b) Using the value of 𝑟 above, find the rate at which the car is depreciating after
exactly 10 years. Answer to the nearest whole number. (2)

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 16. Consider the function 𝑓(𝑥) = |𝑥 + 3| − 3.
a) Sketch 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥), then sketch 𝑦 = −𝑓(𝑥) on the same axes. (3)

b) For what value(s) of 𝑥 does 𝑓(𝑥) equal 4? (2)

c) Write 𝑓(𝑥) as a piecewise function. (2)

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 17. Let cos2 𝛼 = 𝑘, where 0° ≤ 𝛼 < 90°.
tan 𝑥
a) Prove that = sin 𝑥. (2)
sec 𝑥

tan2 𝛼
b) Hence, or otherwise, find the value of in terms of 𝑘. (2)
1 + tan2 𝛼

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 18. Consider the cubic function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥(1 − 𝑥)(𝑥 + 4).
a) Find the values of 𝑥 where 𝑓(𝑥) is increasing. (4)

b) Let point 𝑃 on 𝑓(𝑥) be the point of maximum gradient. Show that the
gradient of 𝑓(𝑥) at point 𝑃 is 7. (3)

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 c) Show that the coordinate of the point 𝑃 is (−1, −6). (1)

d) Hence, find the equation of the tangent AND the normal to 𝑓(𝑥) at point 𝑃.
(3)

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 19. Let 𝐴 = {1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 12} and 𝐵 = {2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 12}, and take the universal set
𝐸 = {integers from 1 to 12 inclusive}. List all the members of:
a) A ∪ B (1)

b) A ∩ B (1)

c) (A ∪ B)′ (1)

d) 𝐴′ ∩ 𝐵 (1)

20. Consider an isosceles triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶, with point 𝐵 directly east from point 𝐶, point
𝐵 is 160°𝑇 from point 𝐴, and 𝐵𝐶 = 2𝑐𝑚. Let 𝐷 be the midpoint of line 𝐵𝐶,
making 𝐴𝐷 the perpendicular bisector to 𝐵𝐶. Place point 𝐸 on 𝐴𝐵 such that 𝐸𝐶
splits ∠𝐵𝐶𝐴 into 2 equal angles.
a) Sketch an appropriate diagram of the above information. (2)

b) Find the perimeter of triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶 answer to the nearest 𝑚𝑚. (2)

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 c) Find the bearing of point 𝐸 from point 𝐶. (2)

d) Use the sine rule to find the length of 𝐸𝐶, to the nearest 𝑚𝑚. (2)

e) Find the area of triangle 𝐸𝐵𝐶, answer in 𝑐𝑚2 , to 2 decimal places. (2)

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 Year 11 Preliminary
Mathematics Advanced
Practice Exam Solutions

Instructions:

• Allowed Time: 10 minutes reading and 1 hour 30 minutes writing time.

• Attempt all questions.
• Use a black or blue pen.
• NESA approved calculators may be used.
• The use of a formula sheet is allowed.

Total Marks: 60

Section I – 10 Marks (pages 3 – 5)

• Attempt Questions 1 – 10
• Allow about 15 minutes for this section
Section II – 50 Marks (pages 6 – 15)
• Attempt Questions 11 – 20
• Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes for this section

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Section I

10 marks
Attempt Questions 1 – 10
Allow about 15 minutes for this section

1. Which of the following is NOT an even function?

A. 𝑓(𝑥) = |𝑥 3 |
B. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 4 − 3𝑥 2 + 5
1
C. 𝑓(𝑥) =
(𝑥+1)(𝑥−1)
4
D. 𝑓(𝑥) = √𝑥

2. Abby and Ben each roll a fair dice. Before rolling, Abby bets that her roll is going
to be higher than Ben’s. What is the probability that she is correct?
5
A.
12
4
B.
9
13
C.
36
7
D.
18

√2
3. Which expression is equivalent to ?
5 − √2

5√2 − 2
A.
23
5√2 + 2
B.
23
5√2 + 2
C.
3
5√2 − 2
D.
3

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 4. What is the perimeter of a sector with radius 𝑟 and angle 𝜃?
A. 𝑃 = 2𝑟𝜃
1
B. 𝑃 = 𝑟 2 𝜃
2
C. 𝑃 = 2 + 𝑟𝜃
D. 𝑃 = 𝑟(2 + 𝜃)

5. What is the domain and range of 𝑦 = √ln(𝑥 + 4) ?

A. Domain: (−3, ∞); Range: (−∞, ∞)
B. Domain: (−4, ∞); Range: (−∞, ∞)
C. Domain: (−3, ∞); Range: [0, ∞)
D. Domain: (−4, ∞); Range: [0, ∞)

6. What is the derivative of (𝑒 𝑥 + 1)5 ?

A. 5(𝑒 𝑥 + 1)4
B. 5𝑒 5𝑥
C. 5𝑒 𝑥 (𝑒 𝑥 + 1)4
D. 𝑒 𝑥 (𝑒 𝑥 + 1)5

7. Consider the piecewise function:

|2𝑡 + 1| , 𝑡<0
𝑓(𝑡) = { 5 , 0≤𝑡≤2
2 , 𝑡>2
1−𝑡

What is the value of 𝑓(−2) + 𝑓(2) − 𝑓(3)?

A. 14
B. 15
C. 16
D. 17

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 8. Which expression is equivalent to (tan 𝑥 + cot 𝑥)2 ?
A. 2sec 2 𝑥 + 4
B. sec 2 𝑥 + cosec 2 𝑥
C. tan2 𝑥 + cot 2 𝑥
D. cos 2 𝑥 − sin2 𝑥

9. The points (2, 6) and (−4, 3) both lie on the same line. What is the equation of
this line?
1
A. 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 5
2
1
B. 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 6
2

C. 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 5
D. 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 6

10. Consider a function 𝑓(𝑥) and 3 different numbers 𝑎, 𝑏, and 𝑐. The following are
known about 𝑓(𝑥):
i. 𝑓(𝑎) = 𝑏
ii. 𝑓(𝑐) = −𝑓(𝑏)
iii. 𝑓(𝑐) = 5

What is the value of 𝑓(𝑓(𝑎))?

A. −5
B. 5
C. 𝑓(5)
D. There is not enough information.

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Section II

50 marks
Attempt Questions 11 – 22
Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes for this section

11. Make 𝑟 the subject of the formula for 𝑟ℎ2 = 6𝑟𝑥 + 𝑚. (2)

12. Simplify the expression: log 𝑎2 𝑎 + log 𝑎𝑏 𝑎𝑏𝑐 − log 𝑐 𝑐 4 . (2)

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 13. Solve 2 cos 2 𝑥 + cos 𝑥 − 1 = 0 in the domain 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2𝜋. (3)

14. Two random single-digit numbers (0 – 9) are generated. Find the probability that:
a) At least one of the numbers is even. (1)

b) Neither numbers are prime. (1)

c) They sum to 2. (1)

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 15. The price of a brand new car depreciates using the formula 𝐶 = 20000 × 𝑟 −0.3𝑡 ,
where 𝐶 is the cost of the car in dollars after 𝑡 years, with rate 𝑟. The cost of the
car is $10,000 after 24 years.
a) By making 𝑟 the subject, show that 𝑟 ≈ 1.1. (2)

b) Using the value of 𝑟 above, find the rate at which the car is depreciating after
exactly 10 years. Answer to the nearest whole number. (2)

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 16. Consider the function 𝑓(𝑥) = |𝑥 + 3| − 3.
a) Sketch 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥), then sketch 𝑦 = −𝑓(𝑥) on the same axes. (3)

b) For what value(s) of 𝑥 does 𝑓(𝑥) equal 4? (2)

c) Write 𝑓(𝑥) as a piecewise function. (2)

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 17. Let cos2 𝛼 = 𝑘, where 0° ≤ 𝛼 < 90°.
tan 𝑥
a) Prove that = sin 𝑥. (2)
sec 𝑥

tan2 𝛼
b) Hence, or otherwise, find the value of in terms of 𝑘. (2)
1 + tan2 𝛼

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 18. Consider the cubic function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥(1 − 𝑥)(𝑥 + 4).
a) Find the values of 𝑥 where 𝑓(𝑥) is increasing. (4)

b) Let point 𝑃 on 𝑓(𝑥) be the point of maximum gradient. Show that the
gradient of 𝑓(𝑥) at point 𝑃 is 7. (3)

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 c) Show that the coordinate of the point 𝑃 is (−1, −6). (1)

d) Hence, find the equation of the tangent AND the normal to 𝑓(𝑥) at point 𝑃.
(3)

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 19. Let 𝐴 = {1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 12} and 𝐵 = {2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 12}, and take the universal set
𝐸 = {integers from 1 to 12 inclusive}. List all the members of:
a) A ∪ B (1)

b) A ∩ B (1)

c) (A ∪ B)′ (1)

d) 𝐴′ ∩ 𝐵 (1)

20. Consider an isosceles triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶, with point 𝐵 directly east from point 𝐶, point
𝐵 is 160°𝑇 from point 𝐴, and 𝐵𝐶 = 2𝑐𝑚. Let 𝐷 be the midpoint of line 𝐵𝐶,
making 𝐴𝐷 the perpendicular bisector to 𝐵𝐶. Place point 𝐸 on 𝐴𝐵 such that 𝐸𝐶
splits ∠𝐵𝐶𝐴 into 2 equal angles.
a) Sketch an appropriate diagram of the above information. (2)

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 b) Find the perimeter of triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶 answer to the nearest 𝑚𝑚. (2)

c) Find the bearing of point 𝐸 from point 𝐶. (2)

d) Use the sine rule to find the length of 𝐸𝐶, to the nearest 𝑚𝑚. (2)

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 e) Find the area of triangle 𝐸𝐵𝐶, answer in 𝑐𝑚2 , to 2 decimal places. (2)

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