Foundation Mathematics

25 November 2019

Examination Paper
Answer ALL questions.

Clearly cross out surplus answers.

Time: 2 hours

The maximum mark for this paper is 100.

Any reference material brought into the examination room must be

handed to the invigilator before the start of the examination.

Candidates are allowed to use a scientific calculator during this

examination.

Graph paper will be provided by the centre.

You must show your workings.

Marks are awarded for these.
 Answer ALL questions
Marks

Question 1

a) Simplify the following:

i) 𝑝10 ÷ 𝑝7 ÷ 𝑝−2 1

ii) 𝑠10 𝑡 −3 × 𝑠 4 𝑡 8 1

b) Simplify the following:

i) 3(5𝑎 − 3𝑏 6 ) + 4𝑏(𝑎 − 𝑏 5 ) 1

ii) 16𝑑 7 𝑒 4 1
8𝑑5 𝑒

iii) 7𝑥 2 𝑦 4 3𝑧 1
×
𝑧5 𝑥𝑦

c) Completely factorise the following:

i) 𝑎2 − 10a + 24 2

ii) 22𝑐 7 + 33𝑐 6 2

d) Simplify the following:

i) 2𝑎 3𝑎 2
+
9 2

ii) 4𝑑 5𝑑3 2
×
10𝑑5 3

e) Transpose the following formula to make 𝑗 the subject: 2

𝑗 2𝑚 + 𝑙
=𝑘
3

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f) Solve the following equation and find the value of 𝑧: 2
2𝑧
5 ( ) = 15
4

g) Solve the quadratic equation: 3

𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 15 = 0
by factorising.

Total 20 Marks
Question 2

a) Solve the following quadratic equation by using the Quadratic Formula: 2

3𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 2 = 0

You may leave your answer in surd form.

b) Solve graphically the simultaneous equations: 7

1
𝑦 = 3𝑥 − 2 and 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 2 for 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 4
Construct a table of values for each equation. Draw accurate graphs for both
sets of equations on one set of axes. Use the graph paper provided.

c) Calculate the gradient of the following curves using differentiation at the point
where 𝑥 = 3

i) 𝑦 = 7𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 3

ii) 𝑥4 3
𝑦= − 20
2

d) A particle moves 𝑠 metres in 𝑡 seconds so that 𝑠 = 𝑡 3 − 5𝑡 2 + 2

i) Find the velocity, 𝑣, after 8 seconds 3

ii) Find the acceleration, 𝑎 after 𝑡 seconds. 2

Total 20 Marks
Question 3

a) Using differentiation, find the coordinates of the turning point on the curve 4
1
𝑦 = 3𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 3

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b) Identify the turning point found in part a) as either a maximum or minimum turning 2
point. Explain your reasons clearly.

c) Integrate the following expression: 2

21𝑥 6 + 3

d) The gradient of a curve which passes through the point (2, 9) is given by 3

12𝑥 2 − 6𝑥

Find the equation of the curve.

e) Evaluate the following definite integrals

3
i) 3
∫ (2𝑥 3 + 8) 𝑑𝑥
2

ii) 2 3
5𝑥 4
∫ ( − 3𝑥) 𝑑𝑥
2
1

f) Find the area bounded by the curve 𝑦 = 3𝑥 5 + 8𝑥 the 𝑥 – axis and the lines 3
𝑥 = 1 and 𝑥 = 3

Total 20 Marks
Question 4

a) The acceleration of a moving body at the end of 𝑡 seconds from the

commencement of motion is 12𝑡 2 − 10𝑡 + 4 metres per second.

i) Find the velocity at the end of 6 seconds if the initial velocity is 10 metres per 3
second.

ii) Find the displacement of the body at the end of 2 seconds. 3

b) The probability that it will rain on Monday is 0.3. The probability that it will rain on
Tuesday is 0.1

i) Draw a probability tree diagram to show all the possible outcomes. 8

ii) Use your tree diagram to work out the probability it rains on Monday or 2
Tuesday.

iii) Use your tree diagram to find the probability that it rains on at least ONE (1) 2
of the days.

iv) Use your tree diagram to find the probability that it is dry on at least one day. 2

Total 20 Marks

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Question 5

a) A survey records the type of vehicles crossing a bridge during a one-hour period.

Type of vehicles crossing a bridge.

Vehicle Frequency
Car 28
Lorry 7
Van 15
Bus 5
Motorcycle 2
Bicycle 3

i) State whether the data collected is quantitative or qualitative. 1

ii) State the number of vehicles counted in the survey. 1

iii) Draw a bar chart to illustrate this data. Use the graph paper provided 6

b) The age of all the visitors to a museum on one particular day is recorded as
follows:
Age (years) Frequency
0 ≤ a < 15 44
15 ≤ a < 30 31
30 ≤ a < 45 22
45 ≤ a < 60 18
60 ≤ a < 75 48
75 ≤ a < 90 17

i) Copy and complete the cumulative frequency column for the data. 1

Age (years) Frequency Cumulative frequency

0 ≤ a < 15 44
15 ≤ a < 30 31
30 ≤ a < 45 22
45 ≤ a < 60 18
60 ≤ a < 75 48
75 ≤ a < 90 17

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ii) State within which class interval the lower quartile (Q1) value will lie and 3
then calculate the value using the formula for the lower quartile.

iii) State within which class interval the upper quartile (Q3) value will lie and 3
then calculate the value using the formula for the upper quartile.

iv) Calculate the interquartile range. 1

c) The following data set is recorded

89 95 74 52 68 77 32 84 57

i) Find the median of the data. 2

ii) Find the mean of the data. 2

Total 20 Marks

End of paper

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