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Hong. Kong Diploma of Secondary Education-Examination

Mathematics Compulsory Part Paper 1

General Marking Instructions

1. It is very important that all markers should adhere as closely as possible to the marking scheme. In many
cases, however, candidates will have obtained a correct answer by an alternative method not specified in the
marking scheme. In general, a correct answer merits all tlte marks allocated to that part, unless a particular
method has been specified in the question. Markers should be patient in marking alternative solutions not
specified in the marking scheme.

2. In the marking scheme, marks are classified into the following three categories:
'M' marks awarded for correct methods being used;
'A'marks awarded for the accuracy of the answers;
Marks without 'M' or 'A' awarded for correctly completing a proof or arriving
at an answer given in a question.
In a question consisting of several parts each depending on the previous parts, 'M' mark-s should be awarded
to steps or methods correctly deduced from previous answers, even ifthese answers are erroneous. However,
'A' marks for the corresponding answers should NOT be awarded (unless otherwise specified).

3. For the convenience of markers , the marking scheme was written as detailed as possible. However, it is still
likely that candidates would not present their solution in the same explicit manner, e.g. some steps would
either be omitted or stated implicitly. In such cases, markers should exercise their discretion in marking
candidates' work. In general, marks for a certain step should be awarded if candidates ' solution indicated that
the relevant concept/technique had been used.

4. Use of notation different from those in the marking scheme should not be penalized.

5. In marking candidates' work, the benefit of doubt should be given in the candidates' favour.

6. Marks may be deducted for wrong units (u) or poor presentation (Pp).
a. symbol (0) should be used to denote 1 mark deducted for u. At most deduct 1 mark for u in
each of Section A(l) and Section A(2). Do not deduct any marks for u in Section B.
b. The symbol (jj]) should be used to denote 1 mark deducted for pp. At most deduct 1 mark for pp
in each of Section A( 1) and Section A(2). Do not deduct any marks for pp in Section B.
c. At most deduct 1 mark in each of Section A( 1) and Section A(2).
d. In any case, do not deduct any marks in those steps where candidates could not score any marks.

7. In the marking scheme, 'r.t.' stands for 'accepting answers which can be rounded offto' and 'f.t.' stands for
'follow through'. Steps which can be skipped are whereas alternative answers are enclosed with
All fractional answers must be simplified.

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m - 12 n 8
1.
n3
_p IIp
1M for x - p =x
= - or
xp x-
yq. _, yq 1
1M for - = yq or - . = --
y' y' y,- q

lA

----------(3 )

2. 3a+b = b- l
8
3a + b = 8(b - 1)
1M
1M for putting a on one side
7b - 8
a =-- lA or equivalent
.)

3a+ b = b- l
8
3a b
-+- = b - l
8 8

1M for putting a on one side

3a = 7b - 1
8 8

3a=sC: -1)
1M
7b - 8-
a= - - lA or equivalent
3
----------(3 )

3. (a) x 2 -6xy +9 y 2
= (x - 3y)2 lA or equivalent

(b) x 2 -6xy +9y 2 + 7x- 21y

1M for using the result of (a)
= (X- 3y)2 +7(x - 3y)
= (x - 3y)(x - 3y + 7) IA or equivalent
----------(3 )

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4. (a) The daily wage of Ada

::= 480(1 + 20%) 1M
= $576 lA u- l for missing unit

(b) Let $ x be the daily wage of Christine. pp- l for undefined symbol
x(1 - 200/0) = 480
480
X =--- 1M
1- 20%
x = 600
Thus, Christine has the highest daily wage. lA f.t.

Note that > 1 + 20% . 1M

1-20%
Thus, Christine has the highest daily wage. lA f.t.
----------(4)

5. Let x be the number of male guards in the exhibition centre. pp-l for undefmed symbol
lA
x +(x + 24) = 132 IM+IA
2x = 108
x = 54 lA
Thus, the number of male guards in the exhibition centre is 54.

Let x and y be the numbers of male and female guards respectively. pp- l for undefmed symbol
So, we have x + y = 132 and = 4 . lA+lA
6 6
1M for getting a linear equation in x or y only
Solving, we have x = 54 . lA
Thus, the number of male guards in the exhibition centre is 54.

The number of male guards in the exhibition centre

132 - (6)(4) IM+1A+IA {I,M for fraction IA for numerator
2 -r- 1A for denommator

108
2
= 54 IA
----------(4)

6. (a) 4x + 6 > 2(x _ 3)

7
4x+6 > l4(x - 3)
lOx < 48
24
x <- lA x<4.8
5

2x - l0 S 0
x s5 lA
24
Thus, the required solution is x< - . 1M
5

(b) 4 lA
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7. (a) a
= 18.1 - 6.8
=11.3 lA

b
= 12.1+3.2
= 15.3 lA

(b) Note that the longest time taken by the students to fmish a 100 m race
after the training is 15.2 s which is less than the upper quartile of the
distribution of the times taken before the training. 1M
Thus, the claim is agreed. lA f.t.
----------(4)

8. (a) lA

IA I
AE DE
- =- 1M
BE CE
AE 15
- =-
8 20
AE = 6cm lA u- I for missing unit

(b) AE2 + BE2 1M

= 62 + 82
= 102
== AB2
Thus, AC and BD are perpendicular to each other. lA f.t.
----------(5)

9 (a) Let x cm be the length of AD. pp-I for undefined symbol

(6+ x)(12) (10) = 1020 1M
2
x = 11 IA
Thus, the length of AD is II cm . u-I for missing unit

(b) CD
= J122 +(11-6)2 1M
= 13cm

The total surface area of the prism ABCDEFGH

= (12 + II + 13 + 6)(10) + (6+ 11)(12) (2) 1M
2
= 624cm 2 lA u- l for missing unit
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10. (a) The mean

= 18 IA

The median
= 16 lA
----------(2 )

(b) (i) The mean

= 18 lA

(ii) Let a and b be the numbers of hours recorded in the other two
questionnaires.
a + b + 19 + 20 18
N ote t h at = .
4
Therefore, we have a + b = 33 . 1M
If the two medians are the same, then we have a 16 and b 16 . 1M
Hence, we have a + b 32- .
It is impossible since a + b = 33 .
Thus, it is not possible that the two medians are the same. lA ft.

Let a and b be the numbers of hours recorded in the other two

questionnaires.
a + b + 19 + 20 18
Note t hat = .
4
Therefore, we have b = 33 - a . 1M
If the two medians are the same, then we have a 16 and b 16 . 1M
Hence, we have a 16 and 33 - a 16
So, we have a 16 and a 17 .
It is impossible since 17 > 16 .
__e_tw
_ _o_m_e_d_i_a n_s_ a_r_e_th
_ e__
s a_m_e_.________+-__l_A____
----------(4)

11. ( a) Let C = r + sA lA
So, we have r + 2s = 62 and r + 6s = 74 . 1M for either substitution
Solving, we have r = 56 and s = 3 . 1A for both correct

The required cost

= 56 + 3(13)
= $95 1A u-l for missing unit
----------(4)

(b) Since the volume of the larger can is 8 times that of the can described
in (a), the surface area of the larger can is 4 times that of the can
described in (a). 1M

The surface area of the larger can

== (13)(4)
=52m 2

The required cost

= 56 + 3(52)
= $ 212 1A u- l for missing unit
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12. (a) The required volume

= n(48)2 (96) 1M
3
= 73 72 8n cm 3 IA u- l for missing unit
---------(2)

(b) (i) The required volume

1M
3
= 144 000;r em 3 lA u- l for missing unit
----------(2)

(ii) Let hem be the height of the frustum under the surface of the milk
and rem be the base radius of the circular cone above the surface
of the milk.
h
= - 48 2 1M
= 36

r 96 - 36
- =
48 96
r = 30

The volume of the milk remaining in the vessel

= 144 0001£ - ( 73 7281£ - ,,-(30)2(96 - 36) J 1M

= 88 272;r cm 3
0.2773 146667 m 3
< 0.3 m 3
Thus, the claim is disagreed. lA f.t.

The height of the frustum under the surface of the milk

= _ 482 1M
= 36cm

The volume of the milk remaining in the vessel

= 144 0001£ - (737281£(1 -( 96 J 1M

= 88 272;r cm 3
0.2773146667 m 3
< 0.3 m 3
Thus, the claim is disagreed. lA f.t.
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Solution Marks Remarks

13. (a) k(2)3 - 2 1(2)2 + 24(2) - 4 = 0 1M

8k = 40
k =5 lA
----------(2)
(b) (i) The area of OPQR
=m(15m 2 - 63m + 72) lA
=15m 3
- 63m 2 + 72m

(ii) Note that the area of OPQR is 12.

15m 3 - 63m 2 + 72m = 12 1M
5m -21m 2 + 24m - 4 = 0
3

(m - 2)(5m 2 - 11m +2) = 0 IM+ IA 1M for (m - 2)(am 2 +hm +c)

(m - 2)2(5m - l) = 0
1
m = 2 or m =-
5
So, there are only two different positions of Q such that the area of
the rectangle OPQR is 12. IA f.t.
Thus, there are no three different positions of Q such that the area
of the rectangle OPQR is 12.
----------(5)

14. (a) (i) r is parallel to L. lA

(ii) Note that the y-intercept of r is - 2 . lA

The slope of L
- 1-0
1M
0-3
1
= lA
3
The equation of r
is
1
y+ 2 ="3 (x - O)
x - 3y - 6 = 0 lA or equivalent
---------(5)

(b) (i) Note that the coordinates of Q are (6,0) . lA

Since 6 - 3(0) - 6 = 0 , r passes through Q. lA f.t.

(ii) Note that both QH and QK are radii of the circle. 1M - - - - - - - - - - -- - - -,I
Also note that both the heights of tlAQH and tlBQK are the either one
r.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ JI

distance between Land

Therefore, the area of !:l AQH is equal to the area of !:lBQK .
Thus, the required ratio is 1 : 1 . IA
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15. (a) The standard deviation

= 10(1 + 20%)
= 12 marks. 1A
----------( 1)

(b) Let x be the test score and m be the mean of the test scores before the
score adjustment.
The standard score before the score adjustment
x-m
=- -
10
The standard score after the score adjustment
= (x (1 + 20%) + 5) - (m(1 + 20%) + 5) 1M
12
1.2(x - m)
=
12
x- m
=--
10
Thus, there is no change in the standard score of each student due to the
score adjustment. IA f.t.
----------(2 )

16. (a) The required probability

_ (Cl)(Ct )4
16 1M for either numerator or denominator
C4
8
=- 1A r.t 0.615
13
The required probability

1M for either numerator or denominator

16 15 14 13
8
=- 1A r.t 0.615
13
----------(2 )

(b) The required probability

8
= 1- - 1M for 1- (a)
13
5
=- 1A r.t. 0.385
13
The required probability
8 2
= + (C1 )(Ci )(Ci)(C1 )2
16 1M for considering 2 cases
C4 C 416
5
=- lA r.t 0.385
13

The required probability

= +
1M for considering 2 cases
C4
16
c416
5
=- lA r.t 0.385
13
----------(2 )

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17 . (a) Note that the radius of C is 10 . 1M can be absorbed

Thus, the equation of C is (x - 6)2 + (y - 10)2 = 10 2 . IA x 2 + y2 - 12x - 20y + 36 = 0
----------(2 )

(b) The equation of L is y = - x + k . 1M

Putting y =-x + k in x 2 + y 2 - 12x - 20y+36 = 0 ,
we have x 2 + (- x + k) 2 - 12x - 20(- x + k) + 36=0 . 1M
So, we have 2x2 + (8 - 2k)x + (k 2
20k + 36) = 0 .
-

The x-coordinate of the mid-point of AB

- (8 - 2k)
=
2 1M for sum of roots
2
k- 4
= -- lA
2
T he y-coordinate of the mid-point of AB
= - (k - 4) + k
2
k +4
= lA
2

Thus, the required coordinates are

2 ' 2

The equation of L is y = - x + k . 1M
Note that the equation of the straight line passing through the centre of C
and perpendicular to L is Y - 10 = lex - 6) . 1M
y = - x+k
Solving the system of linear equations { 1M for solving
x-y+4 = 0'

we have !x - k; 4
lA+IA
k+ 4
y =--
2
. d coord·mates are
Th us, t h e reqUIre (k- -2-'4 -k+2-4 J .

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Solution Marks . Remarks

The equation of L is y =- x +k . 1M
Putting y = - x+k in x2 + y2 - 12x - 20y + 36 = O,
wehave x 2 + (_ X+ k)2 - 12x - 20(- x+k) + 36 = O . 1M
Hence, we have 2X2 + (8 - 2k)x + (k 2 - 20k + 36) = 0 .

Note that - 2k)2 - 4(2 )(k 2 - 20k + 36) = - k 2 + 32k - 56 .

+32k - 56
So, the x-coordinates of A and B are and 1M for solving
2
k- 4- - k 2 + 32k - 56
2

The x-coordinate of the mid-point of AB

k - 4 + - k 2 + 32k - 5-6 k - 4 - ..jr_-
- k-2 -+-32- k---5-6
+
= ______ ____________ ______
2
k- 4
lA

The y-coordinate of the mid-point of AB

=- (k - 4) + k
2
k+ 4
= 1A
2

Thus, the required coordinates are

2 ' 2
----------( 5)

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18. (a) By sine fonnula, we have

AP AB
1M
sin L PBA sin L APB
AP 20
sin 60° sin(l80° - 60° - 72°)

AP 23.3 em lA r.t. 23.3 em

Thus, the length of AP is 23.3 cm .
----------(2 )

(b) (i) Let S be the foot of the perpendicular from P to AD.

PS
= AP sinLPAD 1M ----- - ------1
t
I
23 .30704256 sin 72° I

22.1663147 cm either
I
one
I
AS I
__ ___ __ __ _ _ _ JI

= APcos L PAD
23 .30704256 cos 72°
7.202272239 cm
By sine fonnula, we have
PB AB
sin L PAB sin LAPB
PB 20
sm 72° sin(l80° - 60° - 72°)
PB 25.59545552 em
Let T be the foot of the perpendicular from P to Be.
PT 2" = PB 2 - AS2
PT 2 ::;:; (25.59545552)2 - (7.202272239)2
PT ::;:; 24.56124219 em
Note that a = L PTS . 1M
By cosine fonnula, we have
PT 2 + ST 2 _ PS2
cos a = - - -- - - 1M
2 (PT)(ST)
(24.56124219)2 +(20)2 - (22.1663147)2
cos a
2 (24.56124219)(20)

IA r.t. 58.6°

(ii) Let X be the projection of P on the base ABeD.

Then, we have p = L P BX . 1M
Note that PB> PT .
sma
PX
PT
PX
>-
PB
= sinLPBX
= sinp
Since a and p are acute angles, a is greater than p. lA ft.
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ab 2 = 254 100
19. (a) (i) Note that . 1M
{ ab 4 = 307461

So, we have b 2 = 307461 .

254100
Solving, we have b = 1.1 and a = 210 000 . lA+ lA

The required weight

= (210 000)(1.1(2)(4»)
= 450153 .6501 tonnes IA r.t. 450000 tonnes

(ii) The total weight of the goods

= ab 2 + ab4 + ... + ab 2n
ob 2 (b 2n - 1)
1M
b2 - 1
(210 OOO)(l.1)2«(l.1)2n - 1)
1.12 - 1
= 1 2 10000 «1.1) 211 - 1) tonnes IA
----------(6)

(b) (i) Note that A(4) = 450 153.65 > 420 000 = 2a .
Also note that (l.1 )2m > (l.l)m for any positive integer m .
A(m +4) 1M for considering A-( m + 4)
:::: (1.1) 2mA( 4)
> (1.I) 2m(2 a)
> (l.l)rn (2a)
= B(m)
Thus, the claim is agreed. IA f.t.

(ii) Let n be the number of years elapsed since the start of the operation
of X.
The total weight of the goods handled by Y
n 4
= 2ab + 2ab 2 + ... + 2ab -

=
2 b(bn-4
a . -
1)) tonnes, where n > 4
( b- l

4
121 0 000«l.I)2n - 1) + 420 000(1.1)«1.It- -1) > 20 000 000- IM+ IA
1.1-1
2n n 4
12 1(l.I ) + 462(l .l - ) - 2583> 0
121(1.14)(1.1n)2 + 462(1. In) - 2583(1.14) > 0 1M
n n
l.I > 3.496831134 or l.l < - 6.10470069 (rejected)
n log 1.1 > log 3.496831134 1M
n > 13.13455888
Note that n is an integer.
Thus, the new facilities should be installed in the 14th year since the
start of the operation of X. IA
. ----------(7)

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Solution Marks Remarks

ab 2 = 254 100
19. (a) (i) Note that . 1M
{ ab 4 = 307461

So, we have b 2 = 307461 .

254100
Solving, we have b = 1.1 and a = 210 000 . lA+ lA

The required weight

= (210 000)(1.1(2)(4»)
= 450153 .6501 tonnes IA r.t. 450000 tonnes

(ii) The total weight of the goods

= ab 2 + ab4 + ... + ab 2n
ob 2 (b 2n - 1)
1M
b2 - 1
(210 OOO)(l.1)2«(l.1)2n - 1)
1.12 - 1
= 1 2 10000 «1.1) 211 - 1) tonnes IA
----------(6)

(b) (i) Note that A(4) = 450 153.65 > 420 000 = 2a .
Also note that (l.1 )2m > (l.l)m for any positive integer m .
A(m +4) 1M for considering A-( m + 4)
:::: (1.1) 2mA( 4)
> (1.I) 2m(2 a)
> (l.l)rn (2a)
= B(m)
Thus, the claim is agreed. IA f.t.

(ii) Let n be the number of years elapsed since the start of the operation
of X.
The total weight of the goods handled by Y
n 4
= 2ab + 2ab 2 + ... + 2ab -

=
2 b(bn-4
a . -
1)) tonnes, where n > 4
( b- l

4
121 0 000«l.I)2n - 1) + 420 000(1.1)«1.It- -1) > 20 000 000- IM+ IA
1.1-1
2n n 4
12 1(l.I ) + 462(l .l - ) - 2583> 0
121(1.14)(1.1n)2 + 462(1. In) - 2583(1.14) > 0 1M
n n
l.I > 3.496831134 or l.l < - 6.10470069 (rejected)
n log 1.1 > log 3.496831134 1M
n > 13.13455888
Note that n is an integer.
Thus, the new facilities should be installed in the 14th year since the
start of the operation of X. IA
. ----------(7)

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