Foundation Program Mathematics C SAMPLE A
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Foundation Program
SAMPLE A
Mathematics C
Final Term 1 Examination
Question 1 (12 marks) Use a SEPARATE book clearly marked Question 1
(i) Find the remainder when the polynomial 2x3 − 3x2 + 7 is divided by (x − 2) .
(ii) Solve 2w = −7 ( 1000 − w).
(iii) Simplify 2n × 8n+1 .
(iv) Evaluate 32 log3 5 .
(v) If A = {x : x ≥ 2} and B = {x : x ≥ −1} find the set A′ ∩ B .
(vi) Write x2 + 6x − 1 in completed square form.
(vii) Write down the value of x if log5 x = −2 .
(viii) Solve x + 1 = 7 .
(ix) Find the gradient ofthe tangent to the curve y = x3 at the point where x = − 1 .
(x) Sketch the function y = e −2x − 1 showing its essential features.
(xi) For the straight line function f (x) = 3x − 1 , write down the equation ofthe inverse
function f − 1(x) .
Question 2 (12 marks) Use a SEPARATE book clearly marked Question 2
(i) Find the derivative of each of the following:
(a)
(b)
3x2 − .
x
x − 1
x + 2 .
(ii) Find the values of x for which the curve y = x3 − 6x2 + 5x − 8 is concave up.
(iii) Find lim
x3 + 8 |
2x + 4 . |
(iv) Find the value of 24 − k .
=1
(v) Find the value ofthe constant k if x + 1 is a factor of P(x) = x4 + kx3 + 2 .
(vi) A mountain climber starts from a base camp at an altitude of 1000 metres
with the intention of climbing to a summit at an altitude of 6500 metres. After one day’s climbing he reaches an altitude of 2800 metres. Subsequently
on each day he climbs 2 ofthe distance climbed on the previous day. Show
that the mountain climber cannot possibly reach the summit.
Question 3 (12 marks) Use a SEPARATE book clearly marked Question 3
(i) Differentiate y = x2 + 1 by first principles.
(ii) Jeffrey invests money in an account paying an annual interest rate of 7 ⋅ 2%
compounded quarterly.
(a) Calculate the amount in the account if he invests $2 000 for 3 years.
(b) Calculate how much should he invest now in order to have $5 000 in 6 years time.
(iii) Consider the curve given by y = x3 − 6x + 4
(a) Find the coordinates of the stationary points and determine their nature.
(b) Find the coordinates of any points of inflection.
(c) Hence, sketch the function.
Question 4 (12 marks) Use a SEPARATE book clearly marked Question 4
(i) The graph of a function y = f (x) is shown below.
(a) Find the domain and range of y = f (x) .
(b) Find the equation of the piecemeal function f (x) .
(c) On separate diagrams sketch: (α) y = −f (x − 2) .
(β) the inverse of the function y = f (x) .
(ii) The skirt of a dancer’s costume is to be decorated with 25 rows of sequins. The top
row will contain 16 sequins, the next row 18 sequins, the third row 20 sequins and so on. Each row after the top row contains two more sequins than the previous row. Find the number of sequins used on the costume.
(iii) (a) Sketch the graph ofthe hyperbola y = 1 − 1 showing the
asymptotes and the intercepts on the coordinate axes.
(b) Show that y = 1 − 1 can be expressed as y = 4 − 2x .
(c) Hence:
(α) solve the inequation 4 − 2x <0 .
(β) find the number of solutions to the equation 4 − 2x = ln x .
Question 5 (12 marks) Use a SEPARATE book clearly marked Question 5
(i) When a number is added to each of 2 , 6 , 13 , a geometric progression is formed. Find this number.
(ii) A man plans to erect a fence around a 972 square metre rectangular storage area next
to a building, using the building as one side of the enclosed area. The fencing parallel to the building will cost $9 per metre installed, while fencing for the other two sides will cost $6 per metre installed.
(a) Find the length of each type of fence so that the total cost of the fence will be a
minimum.
(b) Find the minimum cost.
(iii)
Diagram not to scale
The graph shown above represents a polynomial P(x) of degree four. When the polynomial P(x) is divided by (x − 1) , the remainder is equal to 6.
(a) Find an equation for P(x).
(b) Find the remainder when P(x) is divided by (x + 1) .
(c) How many roots does the equation P(x) = 2 have?
Question 6 (12 marks) Use a SEPARATE book clearly marked Question 6
(i) The graph of y = f (x) is drawn below. Draw the graph of y = f ′(x).
f(x)
1
Stationary points occur at x = 1 and x = 3 .
(ii) One of the following formulas may be of assistance in this question:
(1 + i) n − 1 1 − (1 + i) − n
i i
Ronald Williams takes out a loan of $30 000, repayable by equal
monthly instalments over 25 years. Interest is charged at an annual rate of 15% , compounded monthly.
Find:
(a) the amount ofthe monthly repayment.
(b) the total interest paid.
(c) the amount still owed 5 years after the loan is taken out.
(d) the amount of interest paid during the fifth year of the loan.
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