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6664/01
Edexcel GCE
Core Mathematics C2
Advanced Subsidiary
Thursday 22 May 2014  Morning
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Full marks may be obtained for answers to ALL questions.
The marks for the parts of questions are shown in round brackets, e.g. (2).
There are 10 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75.

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Answers without working may not gain full credit.

P43177A This publication may only be reproduced in accordance with Pearson Education Limited copyright policy.
©2014 Pearson Education Limited.
1.

Figure 1

Figure 1 shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation y = √(x2 + 1), x ≥ 0.

The finite region R, shown shaded in Figure 1, is bounded by the curve, the x-axis and the lines
x = 1 and x = 2.

The table below shows corresponding values for x and y for y = √(x2 + 1).

x 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2

y 1.414 1.803 2.016 2.236

(a) Complete the table above, giving the missing value of y to 3 decimal places.
(1)
(b) Use the trapezium rule, with all the values of y in the completed table, to find an approximate
value for the area of R, giving your answer to 2 decimal places.
(4)

2. f(x) = 2x3 – 7x2 + 4x + 4.

(a) Use the factor theorem to show that (x – 2) is a factor of f(x).

(2)
(b) Factorise f(x) completely.
(4)

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3. (a) Find the first 3 terms, in ascending powers of x, of the binomial expansion of (2 – 3x)6,
giving each term in its simplest form.
(4)
(b) Hence, or otherwise, find the first 3 terms, in ascending powers of x, of the expansion of

 x
1   (2 – 3x)6.
 2
(3)

4. Use integration to find

3
  x3 1 
   2  dx ,
1  6 3x 

giving your answer in the form a + b√3, where a and b are constants to be determined.
(5)

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5.

Figure 2

The shape ABCDEA, as shown in Figure 2, consists of a right-angled triangle EAB and a triangle
DBC joined to a sector BDE of a circle with radius 5 cm and centre B.

The points A, B and C lie on a straight line with BC = 7.5 cm.


Angle EAB = radians, angle EBD = 1.4 radians and CD = 6.1 cm.
2

(a) Find, in cm2, the area of the sector BDE.

(2)
(b) Find the size of the angle DBC, giving your answer in radians to 3 decimal places.
(2)
(c) Find, in cm2, the area of the shape ABCDEA, giving your answer to 3 significant figures.
(5)

7
6. The first term of a geometric series is 20 and the common ratio is . The sum to infinity of the
8
series is S.

(a) Find the value of S.

(2)

The sum to N terms of the series is SN.

(b) Find, to 1 decimal place, the value of S12.

(2)
(c) Find the smallest value of N, for which S – SN < 0.5.
(4)

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7. (i) Solve, for 0 ≤  < 360°, the equation 9 sin ( + 60°) = 4, giving your answers to 1 decimal
place. You must show each step of your working.
(4)

(ii) Solve, for – ≤ x < , the equation 2 tan x – 3 sin x = 0, giving your answers to 2 decimal
places where appropriate.

[Solutions based entirely on graphical or numerical methods are not acceptable.]

(5)

8. (a) Sketch the graph of

y = 3x, x  ℝ,
showing the coordinates of any points at which the graph crosses the axes.
(2)
2x
(b) Use algebra to solve the equation 3 – 9(3 ) + 18 = 0, giving your answers to 2 decimal
x

places where appropriate.

(5)

9.

Figure 3

Figure 3 shows a circle C with centre Q and radius 4 and the point T which lies on C. The tangent
to C at the point T passes through the origin O and OT = 6√5.

Given that the coordinates of Q are (11, k), where k is a positive constant,

(a) find the exact value of k,

(3)
(b) find an equation for C.
(2)

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10.

Figure 4 Figure 5

Figure 4 shows a closed letter box ABFEHGCD, which is made to be attached to a wall of a
house.

The letter box is a right prism of length y cm as shown in Figure 4. The base ABFE of the prism
is a rectangle. The total surface area of the six faces of the prism is S cm2.

The cross section ABCD of the letter box is a trapezium with edges of lengths DA = 9x cm,
AB = 4x cm, BC = 6x cm and CD = 5x cm as shown in Figure 5.

The angle DAB = 90° and the angle ABC = 90°. The volume of the letter box is 9600 cm3.

320
(a) Show that y = .
x2
(2)
7680
(b) Hence show that the surface area of the letter box, S cm2, is given by S = 60x2 + .
x
(4)
(c) Use calculus to find the minimum value of S.
(6)
(d) Justify, by further differentiation, that the value of S you have found is a minimum.
(2)

TOTAL FOR PAPER: 75 MARKS

END

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Question
Scheme Marks
Number
x 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2
y 1.414 1.601 1.803 2.016 2.236
1.(a) 1.601 (May not be in the table and can
At x  1.25, y  1.601 (only) score if seen as part of their working in B1 cao
(b))
[1]
1
2

 0.25;  1.414  2.236  2  their 1.601  1.803  2.016 
B1;
M1 A1ft
1 1 A1ft: for the correct expression
B1; for using  0.25 or M1: Structure of as shown following through
2 8 ................ candidate’s y value found in
or equivalent. part (a).
M1 requires the correct structure for the y values. It needs to contain first y value plus last y
value and the second bracket to be multiplied by 2 and to be the summation of the remaining
y values in the table with no additional values. If the only mistake is a copying error or is to
omit one value from 2(…..) bracket this may be regarded as a slip and the M mark can be
allowed (nb: an extra repeated term, however, forfeits the M mark). M0 if any values used
are x values instead of y values.
A1ft: for the correct underlined expression as shown following through candidate’s y value
found in part (a).
Bracketing mistakes: e.g.
1 1
   1.414  2.236   2  their 1.601  1.803  2.016   11.29625 
2 4
(b)
1 1
  1.414  2.236  2  their 1.601  1.803  2.016   13.25275 
2 4
Both score B1 M1 A0 unless the final answer implies that the calculation has been done
correctly (then full marks could be given).

Alternative:
Separate trapezia may be used, and this can be marked equivalently.
1 1 1 1 
 8 (1.414  1.601)  8 (1.601  1.803)  8 (1.803  2.016)  8 (2.016  2.236) 
1
B1 for (aef), M1 for correct structure, 1st A1ft for correct expression, ft their 1.601
8
 18 (14.49)   1.81125 1.81 or awrt 1.81 A1
Correct answer only in (b) scores no marks
If required accuracy is not seen in (a), full marks can still be scored in (b) (e.g. uses 1.6)
[4]
Total 5
Question
Scheme Marks
Number
If there is no labelling, mark (a) and (b) in that order
f ( x)  2 x3  7 x2  4 x  4
f (2)  2  2   7  2   4  2   4 Attempts f (2) or f (2)
3 2
M1
f (2)  0 with no sign or substitution errors
( 2  2   7  2   4  2   4  0 is sufficient)
3 2

and for conclusion. Stating “hence factor” or

“it is a factor” or a “tick” or “QED” or “no
2.(a)  0, and so ( x  2) is a factor. remainder” or “as required” are fine for the A1
conclusion but not = 0 just underlined and
not hence (2 or f(2)) is a factor. Note also
that a conclusion can be implied from a
preamble, eg: “If f (2)  0, ( x  2) is a
factor….”
Note: Long division scores no marks in part (a). The factor theorem is required.
[2]
M1: Attempts long division by (x – 2) or other
method using (x – 2), to obtain
(2 x2  ax  b), a  0, even with a remainder.
f ( x)  ( x  2) (2 x2  3x  2) M1 A1
Working need not be seen as this could be
done “by inspection.”
A1: (2 x  3x  2)
2

dM1: Factorises a 3 term quadratic. (see rule

for factorising a quadratic in the General
Principles for Core Maths Marking). This is
(b)  ( x  2)( x  2)(2 x  1)or ( x  2) (2 x  1)
2 dependent on the previous method mark being
awarded but there must have been no
or equivalent e.g. dM1 A1
remainder. Allow an attempt to solve the
 2( x  2)( x  2)( x  12 )or 2( x  2)2 ( x  12 ) quadratic to determine the factors.
A1: cao – needs all three factors on one line.
Ignore following work (such as a solution to a
quadratic equation.)
Note  ( x  2)( 2 x  1)(4x  2) would lose the last mark as it is not fully factorised
1

For correct answers only award full marks in (b)

[4]
Total 6
Question
Scheme Marks
Number
3. (a) 64 seen as the only constant term in their
(2  3x)6  64  .... B1
expansion.
(2  3x)   (2)
6 6
 6
C1 (2)5 (  3 x)  6
C 2 (2) 4 ( 3 x ) 2  ... M1
M1:  6
C1  ...  x  or  C 2  ...  x  . For either the x term or the x term. Requires correct
6 2 2

binomial coefficient in any form with the correct power of x, but the other part of the
coefficient (perhaps including powers of 2 and/or  3 ) may be wrong or missing. The terms
can be “listed” rather than added. Ignore any extra terms.
6
C1 25  3x  6 C2 24  3x 2  ... Scores M0 unless later work implies a correct method
A1: Either  576x or 2160 x
2

(Allow +  576x here)

 64  576 x  2160 x2  ... A1A1
A1: Both  576x and 2160 x
2

(Do not allow +  576x here)

[4]
(a) Way 2 64 seen as the only constant term in their
(2  3x)6  64  .... B1
expansion.
M1:  6 C1  ...  x  or  6 C 2  ...  x 2  . For
either the x term or the x2 term. Requires
 3   3 
6 2
 3  correct binomial coefficient in any form
 1  x   1  C1  x   6 C2  x   ... with the correct power of x, but the other
6

 2   2   2  M1
part of the coefficient (perhaps including
powers of 2 and/or  3 ) may be wrong or
missing. The terms can be “listed” rather
than added. Ignore any extra terms.
A1: Either  576 x or 2160 x
2

(Allow +  576 x here)

 64  576 x  2160 x  ...
2
A1A1
A1: Both  576 x and 2160 x
2

(Do not allow +  576 x here)

(b)  x
Candidate writes down 1     their part (a) answer, at least up to the term in x  .
 2
(Condone missing brackets)
 x  x
 2  2

1    64  576 x  ... or 1   64  576 x  2160 x  ... or
2
 M1

 x  x  x  x  x
1   64  1   576 x or 1   64  1   576 x  1   2160 x
2

 2  2  2  2  2
or 64  32x,  576 x  288x , 2160 x  1080 x are fine.
2 2 3

A1: At least 2 terms correct as shown.

(Allow +  544x here)
 64  544 x  1872 x  ...
2
A1: 64  544 x  1872 x
2
A1A1
The terms can be “listed” rather than
added. Ignore any extra terms.
[3]
Total 7
SC: If a candidate expands in descending powers of x, only the M marks are available
e.g. (2  3 x)6   (3 x)6  6 C1 (2) 2 (3 x)5  6 C 2 (2) 2 (3 x) 4  ...
Question Scheme
Marks
Number
4. M1: xn  xn1
x4 x 1
A1: At least one of either or .
6(4) (3)( 1)
  x 1  

3
x4 x 1 x4 x 1
   2  dx    A1:  or equivalent. M1A1A1
  6 3x   6(4) (3)(1) 6(4) (3)( 1)
x4 x 1
e.g. 6  3 (they will lose the final mark
4 1
if they cannot deal with this correctly)
Note that some candidates may change the function prior to integrating e.g.

 
3
x 1
 2 dx  3x5  6dx in which case allow the M1 if xn  xn1 for their changed
6 3x
function and allow the M1 for limits if scored
 3 4 3   14   
1
 3  x 3 1   (1) 1 


  2  dx   
 1  6 3 x  

 24

 
1(3)   24

  
1(3) 
dM1

2nd dM1: For using limits of 3 and 1 on an integrated expression and subtracting the correct
way round. The 2nd M1 is dependent on the 1st M1 being awarded.
2 1 2 1
 3 or a  and b   .
3 9 3 9
 9 1   1 1 2 1 Allow equivalent fractions for a and/or b and
         3 A1cso
0.6 recurring and/or 0.1 recurring but do not
 24 3 3   24 3  3 9
6 3
allow
9
This final mark is cao and cso – there must have been no previous errors
Total 5
Common Errors (Usually 3 out of 5)
 1  
 
 x3  x3  x4 3 x 1
    dx  
  3 x 2  d x   M1A1A 0
  6 3 x 2  
 6  6(4) (  1)

  
 
4 1

 1      1   3(1)  dM1

4
 x3 1
3
 3 3 3
   2 
d x     
1  6 3x    24 1   24  1 
    
 9 3   1 3  10
        3 A0
 24 3   24  1  3
 3x 
1
  x3 1  
 
 x3 2  x4
   2  dx      3 x   dx   M1A1A0
  6 3x    6  6(4) (1)

 3 3 3  
4 1

 1      1   (3  1) 

4
 x3 1
3

     dM1
   
d x    24 
 6 3x2    24 1  1
 1     

 9 1   1 1 2 3
        A0
 24 3 3   24 3  3 9
Note this is the correct answer but follows incorrect work.
Question
Scheme Marks
Number
5.(a) 1 2 M1: Use of the correct formula or method for the
Area BDE  (5) (1.4)
2 area of the sector M1A1
 17.5 (cm2 ) A1: 17.5 oe
[2]
(b) Parts (b) and (c) can be marked together
52  7.52  6.12
6.12  52  7.52   2  5  7.5cos DBC  or cos DBC  (or equivalent) M1
2  5  7.5
M1: A correct statement involving the angle DBC
Angle DBC  0.943201... awrt 0.943 A1
Note that work for (b) may be seen on the diagram or in part (c)
[2]
(c) Note that candidates may work in degrees in (c) (Angle DBC  54.04....deg rees )
1
Area CBD  5(7.5)sin(0.943)
2
Area CBD  12 5(7.5)sin(their 0.943) or awrt
Angle EBA    1.4  "0.943" 15.2. (Note area of CBD  15.177... ) M1
(Maybe seen on the diagram) A correct method for the area of triangle CBD
which can be implied by awrt 15.2
  1.4  "their 0.943"
A value for angle EBA of awrt 0.8 (from 0.7985926536... or 0.7983916536...) or value for angle M1
EBA of 1.74159...  their angle DBC  would imply this mark.
AB  5cos(  1.4  "0.943")
or
AE  5sin(  1.4  "0.943")
AB  5cos(  1.4  their 0.943)
AB  5cos(0.79859...)  3.488577938...
Allow M1 for AB  awrt 3.49
Or
AE  5sin(  1.4  their 0.943)
AE  5sin(0.79859...)  3.581874365688...
Allow M1 for AE  awrt 3.58 M1
It must be clear that   1.4  "0.943" is
being used for angle EBA.
Note that some candidates use the sin
rule here but it must be used correctly –
do not allow mixing of degrees and
radians.
Area EAB  12 5cos(  1.4  "0.943")  5sin(  1.4  "0.943")
This is dependent on the previous M1
dM1
and there must be no other errors in finding the area of triangle EAB
Allow M1 for area EAB = awrt 6.2
Area ABCDE  15.17...  17.5  6.24...  38.92...
awrt 38.9 A1cso
[5]
Note that a sign error in (b) can give the obtuse angle (2.198....) and could lead to the correct Total
answer in (c) – this would lose the final mark in (c) 9
Question
Scheme Marks
Number
6(a) 20 M1: Use of a correct S  formula
S  ;  160 M1A1
1 8
7
A1: 160
Accept correct answer only (160)
[2]
(b) M1: Use of a correct Sn formula with n = 12
20 1  ( 78 )12  (condone missing brackets around 7/8)
S12  ;  127.77324... M1A1
1  78 A1: awrt 127.8
T & I in (b) requires all 12 terms to be calculated correctly for M1 and A1 for awrt 127.8
[2]
(c) Applies S N (GP only) with a  20 , r  7
8 and
20(1  ( 78 ) N ) “uses” 0.5 and their S  at any point in their
160   0.5 M1
1  78 working. (condone missing brackets around
7/8)(Allow , , , ,  ) but see note below.
Attempt to isolate  160  78  or   78  oe
N N
N N
7 7  0.5 
160     0.5  or     (Allow , , , ,  ) but see note below. dM1
8 8  160 
Dependent on the previous M1
Uses the power law of logarithms or takes logs
base 0.875 correctly to obtain an equation or an
inequality of the form
7  0.5 
N log    log  
7  0.5  8  their S 
N log    log   M1
8  160  or
 0.5 
N  log 0.875  
 their S 
(Allow , , , ,  ) but see note below.
log  160
0.5

N   43.19823...  N  44 N  44 (Allow N  44 but not N  44 A1 cso
log  78 
An incorrect inequality statement at any stage in a candidate’s working loses the final mark.
Some candidates do not realise that the direction of the inequality is reversed in the final line
of their solution. BUT it is possible to gain full marks for using =, as long as no incorrect
working seen.
[4]
Total 8
Trial & Improvement Method in (c):
1 M1: Attempts 160  S N or S N with at least one value for N > 40
st

2nd M1: Attempts 160  S N or S N with N = 43 or N = 44

3rd M1: For evidence of examining 160  S N or S N for both N  43 and N  44 with both values
correct to 2 DP
Eg: 160  S 43  awrt 0.51 and 160  S 44  awrt 0.45
or S 43  awrt159.49 and S 44  awrt159.55
A1: N  44 cso
Answer of N = 44 only with no working scores no marks
Question
Scheme Marks
Number
(i) 9sin(  60 )  4 ; 0    360
7.
(ii) 2 tan x  3sin x  0 ;   x  
(i)
, so (  60 )  26.3877... Sight of sin 1   or awrt 26.4o or 0.461c
4 4
sin(  60 ) 
9  
9
M1
Can also be implied for   awrt  33.6 (i.e.
  26.3877... 26.4  60)

θ
+
6
0
°
 either "180  their  " or
"360  their  " and not for   either
So,   60  153.6122... , 386.3877... "180  their  " or "360  their  " . This M1
can be implied by later working. The
candidate’s  could also be in radians but
do not allow mixing of degrees and radians.
A1: At least one of
and   93.6122... , 326.3877... awrt 93.6 or awrt 326.4 A1 A1
 
A1: Both awrt 93.6 and awrt 326.4
Both answers are cso and must come from correct work
Ignore extra solutions outside the range.
In an otherwise fully correct solution deduct the final A1for any extra solutions in range
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(ii)  sin x  sin x
2   3sin x  0 Applies tan x  M1
 cos x  cos x
sin x
Note: Applies tan x  can be implied by 2tan x  3sin x  0  tan x  2  3cos x 
cos x
2sin x  3sin x cos x  0
sin x(2  3cos x)  0
2 2
cos x  cos x  A1
3 3
A1: One of either awrt 0.84 or awrt  0.84
x  awrt 0.84,  0.84  A1ft: You can apply ft for x    , where A1A1ft
  cos k and 1  k  1
1

In this part of the solution, if there are any extra answers in range in an otherwise
correct solution withhold the A1ft.
Both x  0 and   or awrt  3.14 from
sin x  0   x  0 and   sinx = 0 B1
In this part of the solution, ignore extra
solutions in range.
Note solutions are: x   3.1415...,  0.8410..., 0, 0.8410... 
Ignore extra solutions outside the range
For all answers in degrees in (ii) M1A1A0A1ftB0 is possible
Allow the use of  in place of x in (ii)
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Question
Scheme Marks
Number
8. Graph of y  3x and solving 32 x  9(3x )  18  0
(a) At least two of the three criteria correct.
B1
(See notes below.)
All three criteria correct.
B1
(See notes below.)
Criteria number 1: Correct shape of
y curve for x  0 and at least touches the
positive y-axis.
Criteria number 2: Correct shape of
curve for x  0 . Must not touch the x-
axis or have any turning points.
Criteria number 3: (0, 1) stated or in
a table or 1 marked on the y-axis.
O x Allow (1, 0) rather than (0, 1) if
marked in the “correct” place on the y-
axis.
[2]
(b)
3  x 2
 9  3   18  0
x
Forms a quadratic of the correct form in
or 3x or in “y” where " y "  3x or even in x M1
y  3  y  9 y  18  0
x 2 where " x "  3 x

{ ( y  6)( y  3)  0 or 3 x
 6  3 x  3   0 }
y  6, y  3 or 3x  6 , 3x  3 Both y  6 and y  3. A1
A valid method for solving 3  k x

3 x
 6  x log 3  log 6 where k  0, k  1, k  3
log 6 x log3  log k or dM1
or x  or x  log 3 6
log 3 to give either log k .
x or x  log3 k
log3
x  1.63092... awrt 1.63 A1cso
Provided the first M1A1 is scored, the second M1A1 can be implied by awrt 1.63
x  1 stated as a solution from any
x 1 B1
working.
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Question
Scheme Marks
Number
Mark (a) and (b) together
9. (a) Uses the addition form of Pythagoras
on 6 5 and 4. Condone missing
  6 5   14  
2 2 2
OQ 2  6 5  42 or OQ   42 brackets on 6 5 M1
(Working or 14 may be seen on the
diagram)
yQ  (their OQ ) 2  112
yQ  14  11 2 2
Must include  and is dependent on dM1
the first M1 and requires OQ > 11
 75 or 5 3 75 or 5 3 A1cso
[3]
(b) M1: ( x  11)2  ( y  their k )2  42
Equation must be of this form and
must use x and y not other letters. k
could be their last answer to part
(a). Allow their k ≠ 0 or just the
 x  11   letter k.
2
 y5 3  16
2
M1A1
A1:  x  11  y  5 3  
2
 16
2

or  x  11  y  5 3  
2
 42
2

NB 5 3 must come from correct

work in (a) and allow awrt 8.66
Allow in expanded form for the final A1
e.g. x2  22 x  121  y 2  10 3 y  75  16
[2]
Total 5
Watch out for:

6 5 
2
(a) OQ   42  46 M1

yQ  46  112 M0 (OQ < 11)

yQ  75 A0

(b)  x  11  y  5 3  
2
 16 M1A0
2
Question
Scheme Marks
Number
10. (a) 1
9x  6x  4x
2 M1: Correct attempt at the area of a
or 2 x  15 x trapezium.
1  Note that 30 x2 on its own or 30 x2 from
or  4 x   9 x  6 x   6 x  4 x 
2  incorrect work e.g. 5 x  6 x is M0.
If there is a clear intention to find the
or 6 x  24 x
2 2
M1A1cso
area of the trapezium correctly allow the
 1 
or  9 x  4 x  4 x   9 x  6 x   M1 but the A1 can be withheld if there
 2  are any slips.
or 36 x  6 x
2 2

9600 320 A1: Correct proof with at least one

 30 x 2 y  9600  y  2
y 2 * intermediate step and no errors seen.
30 x x “ y =” is required.
[2]
(b)
1 1
 S    9 x  6 x  4 x   9 x  6 x  4 x  6 xy  9 xy  5 xy  4 xy M1A1
2 2

M1: An attempt to find the area of six faces of the prism. The 2 trapezia may be combined as
 9 x  6 x  4 x or 60x2 and the 4 other faces may be combined as 24xy but all six faces must be
included. There must be attempt at the areas of two trapezia that are dimensionally correct.
A1: Correct expression in any form.
Allow just  S   60 x 2  24 xy for M1A1
320  320 
y   S   30 x 2  30 x 2  24 x  2  M1
 x 
2
x
320
Substitutes y  into their expression for S (may be done earlier). S should have at least
x2
one x2 term and one xy term but there may be other terms which may be dimensionally
incorrect.
7680
So,  S   60 x 2 
Correct solution only.
* A1* cso
x “S = “ is not required here.
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10(c) 7680 
 7680  M1: Either 60x  120x or  2
2
dS M1
 120 x  7680 x 2  120 x   x x
dx  x2 
A1: Correct differentiation (need not be
A1 aef
simplified).
M1: S   0 and “their x   value ”
3

3 dS
or “their x   value ” Setting their 0
dx
and “candidate’s ft correct power of x = a
value”. The power of x must be consistent
with their differentiation. If inequalities are
used this mark cannot be gained until candidate
states value of x or S from their x without
7680
120 x  2  0 inequalities. S   0 can be implied by
x 7680
120x  . Some may spot that x = 4 gives M1A1cso
7680 x2
 x  3
;  64  x  4
120 S   0 and provided they clearly show S (4)  0
allow this mark as long as S  is correct. (If S 
is incorrect this method is allowed if their
derivative is clearly zero for their value of x)
A1: x  4 only ( x  64  x   4 scores A0)
3

Note that the value of x is not explicitly required

so the use of x  3 64 to give S = 2880 would
imply this mark.
Note some candidates stop here and do not go on to find S – maximum mark is 4/6
Substitute candidate’s value of x ( 0) into a
 x  4, formula for S. Dependent on both previous M ddM1
7680 marks.
S  60(4) 2   2880 (cm 2 ) A1 cao
4 2880 cso (Must come from correct work)
and cso
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10(d) M1: Attempt S   x n  x n 1  and considers
sign.
This mark requires an attempt at the second
derivative and some consideration of its sign.
There does not necessarily need to be any
substitution. An attempt to solve S   0 is M0
d2 S 15360
 120  0 A1: 120 
15360
and > 0 and conclusion.
dx 2 x3 x3 M1A1ft
 Minimum Requires a correct second derivative of
15360
120  (need not be simplified) and a
x3
valid reason (e.g. > 0), and conclusion.
Only follow through a correct second derivative
i.e. x may be incorrect but must be positive
and/or S  may have been evaluated incorrectly.
A correct S  followed by S ("4")  "360" therefore minimum would score no marks in (d)
A correct S  followed by S ("4")  "360" which is positive therefore minimum would score
both marks
[2]
Note parts (c) and (d) can be marked together.
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