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Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2 Mark Scheme

Question Scheme Marks AOs

1 Sets f 2 0 2 2
3
5 2
2
a 2 a 0 M1 3.1a

Solves linear equation 2a a 36 a dM1 1.1b

a 36 A1 1.1b
(3 marks)
Notes:
M1: Selects a suitable method given that (x + 2) is a factor of f(x)
Accept either setting f(−2) = 0 or attempted division of f(x) by (x + 2)
dM1: Solves linear equation in a. Minimum requirement is that there are two terms in 'a' which
must be collected to get ..a .. a
A1: a 36

Question Scheme Marks AOs

2(a) cos
Identifies an error for student A: They use tan
sin
B1 2.3
sin
It should be tan
cos
(1)
(b) (i) Shows cos 26.6 2sin 26.6 , so cannot be a solution
B1 2.4

(ii) Explains that the incorrect answer was introduced by squaring B1 2.4
(2)
(3 marks)
Notes:
(a)
B1: Accept a response of the type 'They use cos tan . This is incorrect as
sin
tan '
sin cos
1
It can be implied by a response such as 'They should get tan not tan 2'
2
Accept also statements such as 'it should be cot 2'
(b)
B1: Accept a response where the candidate shows that 26.6 is not a solution of
cos 2sin . This can be shown by, for example, finding both cos 26.6 and
2sin 26.6 and stating that they are not equal. An acceptable alternative is to state that
cos 26.6 ve and 2sin 26.6 ve and stating that they therefore cannot be
equal.
B1: Explains that the incorrect answer was introduced by squaring Accept an example showing
this. For example x 5 squared gives x2 25 which has answers 5

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3 Attempts the product and chain rule on y x(2 x 1)4 M1 2.1

dy
(2 x 1)4 8 x(2 x 1)3 A1 1.1b
dx
dy
Takes out a common factor (2 x 1)3 (2 x 1) 8 x M1 1.1b
dx

dy A1 1.1b
(2 x 1)3 (10 x 1) n 3, A 10, B 1
dx
(4 marks)
Notes:
dy
M1: Applies the product rule to reach (2 x 1)4 Bx(2 x 1)3
dx
dy
A1: (2 x 1)4 8 x(2 x 1)3
dx
M1: Takes out a common factor of (2 x 1)3
dy
A1: The form of this answer is given. Look for (2 x 1)3 (10 x 1) n 3, A 10, B 1
dx

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4 (a) gf ( x) 3ln e x M1 1.1b

3x, x A1 1.1b
(2)
(b) gf ( x) fg( x) 3x x3 M1 1.1b
x3 3x 0 x M1 1.1b
x 3 only as ln x is not defined at x 0 and 3 M1 2.2a
(3)
(5 marks)
Notes:
(a)
M1: For applying the functions in the correct order
A1: The simplest form is required so it must be 3x and not left in the form 3ln e x
An answer of 3x with no working would score both marks
(b)
M1: Allow the candidates to score this mark if they have e3ln x their 3x
M1: For solving their cubic in x and obtaining at least one solution.
A1: For either stating that x 3 only as ln x (or 3ln x ) is not defined at x 0 and 3
or stating that 3x x would have three answers, one positive one negative and one zero but
3

ln x (or 3ln x ) is not defined for x 0 so therefore there is only one (real) answer.
Note: Student who mix up fg and gf can score full marks in part (b) as they have already
been penalised in part (a)

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5(a) Substitutes t 0.5 into m 25e 0.05 t

m 25e 0.05 0.5
M1 3.4

m 24.4g A1 1.1b
(2)
(b) d 0.05 t 0.05 t
States or uses e Ce M1 2.1
dt
dm 0.05t
0.05 25e 0.05m k 0.05 A1 1.1b
dt
(2)
(4 marks)
Notes:
(a)
M1: Substitutes t0.5 into m 25e 0.05t m 25e 0.05 0.5
A1: m 24.4g An answer of m 24.4g with no working would score both marks
(b)
d kx d
M1: Applies the rule e k ekx in this context by stating or using e 0.05 t
Ce 0.05 t

dt dt
dm 0.05t
A1: 0.05 25e 0.05m k 0.05
dt

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6(i) x 2 6 x 10 x 3
2
1 M1 2.1
Deduces ''always true''
2 2 A1 2.2a
as x 3 0 x 3 1 1 and so is always positive
(2)
(ii) For an explanation that it need not (always) be true
b M1 2.3
This could be if a 0 then ax b x
a
b
States 'sometimes' and explains if a 0 then ax b x
a
A1 2.4
b
if a 0 then ax b x
a
(2)
(iii) Difference n 1
2
n2 2n 1 M1 3.1a

Deduces ''Always true'' as 2n 1 = (even +1) = odd A1 2.2a

(2)
(6 marks)
Notes:
(i)
M1: Attempts to complete the square or any other valid reason. Allow for a graph of
y x2 6 x 10 or an attempt to find the minimum by differentiation
A1: States always true with a valid reason for their method
(ii)
M1: For an explanation that it need not be true (sometimes). This could be if
b
a 0 then ax b x or simply 3x 6 x 2
a
A1: Correct statement (sometimes true) and explanation
(iii)
M1: Sets up the proof algebraically.
2
For example by attempting n 1 n2 2n 1 or m2 n2 (m n)(m n) with
m n 1
A1: States always true with reason and proof
Accept a proof written in words. For example
If integers are consecutive, one is odd and one is even
When squared odd odd odd and even even even
The difference between odd and even is always odd, hence always true
Score M1 for two of these lines and A1 for a good proof with all three lines or equivalent.

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Question Scheme Marks AOs

7(a) 1
1 2
M1 2.1
4 x 2 1 x
4

1
1 1
2 M1 1.1b
1 2 1 1 2 2 1
1 x 1 x x ...
4 2 4 2! 4
1 1
4 x 2 1 x x 2 .. A1 1.1b
8 128
1 1 1
4 x 2 x x 2 ... and k A1 1.1b
4 64 64
(4)
(b) The expansion is valid for x 4, so x 1 can be used B1 2.4
(1)
(5 marks)
Notes:
(a)
1
M1: Takes out a factor of 4 and writes 4 x 2 1 ... 2

1
M1: For an attempt at the binomial expansion with n
2
1 1
1

Eg. 1 ax
2 1 2 2 2
1 ax ax ...
2 2!
1 1
A1: Correct expression inside the bracket 1 x x2 which may be left unsimplified
8 128
1 1 1
A1: 4 x 2 x x 2 ... and k
4 64 64
(b)
B1: The expansion is valid for x 4, so x 1 can be used

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8 (a) 2
Gradient AB = B1 2.1
5
y coordinate of A is 2 B1 2.1
5
Uses perpendicular gradients y x c M1 2.2a
2
2 y 5x 4 * A1* 1.1b
(4)
(b) Uses Pythagoras' theorem to find AB or AD
2
4 M1 3.1a
Either 52 22 or 22
5

116
Uses area ABCD = AD AB 29 M1 1.1b
25

area ABCD = 11.6 A1 1.1b

(3)
(7 marks)
Notes:
(a) It is important that the student communicates each of these steps clearly
2
B1: States the gradient of AB is
5
B1: States that y coordinate of A = 2
2
M1: Uses the form y mx c with m their adapted and c their 2
5
2
Alternatively uses the form y y1 m x x1 with m their adapted and
5
x1 , y1 0, 2
A1*: Proceeds to given answer
(b)
M1: Finds the lengths of AB or AD using Pythagoras' Theorem. Look for 52 22 or
2
4
22
5

4
Alternatively finds the lengths BD and AO using coordinates. Look for 5 and 2
5
M1: For a full method of finding the area of the rectangle ABCD. Allow for AD AB
1 1
Alternatively attempts area ABCD = 2 BD AO 2 '5.8' '2'
2 2
58
A1: Area ABCD = 11.6 or other exact equivalent such as
5
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9
M1 3.1a
3x0.5 A dx 2 x1.5 Ax c
A1 1.1b

Uses limits and sets = 2 A 2 2 8 4A 2 1 A 2A 2 M1 1.1b

Sets up quadratic and Sets up quadratic and attempts
M1 1.1b
attempts to solve b2 4ac
7
A and states that States b2 4ac 121 0 and hence
2,
2 A1 2.4
there are two roots
there are two roots
(5 marks)
Notes:
1.5
M1: Integrates the given function and achieves an answer of the form kx Ax c where k is
a non- zero constant
A1: Correct answer but may not be simplified
A2
M1: Substitutes in limits and subtracts. This can only be scored if A dx Ax and not
2
2
M1: Sets up quadratic equation in A and either attempts to solve or attempts b 4ac
7
A1: Either A 2, and states that there are two roots
2
Or states b2 4ac 121 0 and hence there are two roots

Question Scheme Marks AOs

10 8 a 8 a(1 r 6 )
Attempts S S6 M1 2.1
7 1 r 7 1 r
8
1 (1 r 6 ) M1 2.1
7
1
r6 r .. M1 1.1b
8
1
r (so k 2) A1 1.1b
2
(4 marks)
Notes:
8
M1: Substitutes the correct formulae for S and S6 into the given equation S S6
7
M1: Proceeds to an equation just in r
M1: Solves using a correct method
1
A1: Proceeds to r giving k 2
2

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11 (a) f ( x) 5 B1 1.1b
(1)
(b) 1
Uses 2(3 x) 5 x 30 M1 3.1a
2
Attempts to solve by multiplying out bracket, collect terms etc
3 M1 1.1b
x 31
2
62
x only A1 1.1b
3
(3)
(c) Makes the connection that there must be two intersections.
M1 2.2a
Implied by either end point k 5 or k 11
k :k , 5 k 11 A1 2.5

(2)
(6 marks)
Notes:
(a)
B1: f ( x) 5 Also allow f ( x) 5,
(b)
1
M1: Deduces that the solution to f ( x) x 30 can be found by solving
2
1
2(3 x) 5 x 30
2
M1: Correct method used to solve their equation. Multiplies out bracket/ collects like terms
62
A1: x only. Do not allow 20.6
3
(c)
M1: Deduces that two distinct roots occurs when y k intersects y f ( x) in two places. This
may be implied by the sight of either end point. Score for sight of either k 5 or k 11
A1: Correct solution only k : k , 5 k 11

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12(a) Uses cos2 x 1 sin 2 x 3sin 2 x sin x 8 9 1 sin 2 x M1 3.1a

12sin 2 x sin x 1 0 A1 1.1b

4sin x 1 3sin x 1 0 M1 1.1b
1 1
sin x , A1 1.1b
4 3
Uses arcsin to obtain two correct values M1 1.1b
All four of x 14.48 ,165.52 , 19.47 , 160.53 A1 1.1b
(6)
(b) Attempts 2 30 19.47 M1 3.1a

5.26 A1ft 1.1b

(2)
(8 marks)
Notes:
(a)
M1: Substitutes cos2 x 1 sin 2 x into 3sin 2 x sin x 8 9cos2 x to create a quadratic
equation in just sin x
A1: 12sin 2 x sin x 1 0 or exact equivalent
M1: Attempts to solve their quadratic equation in sin x by a suitable method. These could
include factorisation, formula or completing the square.
1 1
A1: sin x ,
4 3
M1: Obtains two correct values for their sin x k
A1: All four of x 14.48 ,165.52 , 19.47 , 160.53
(b)
M1: For setting 2 30 their ' 19.47 '
A1ft: 5.26 but allow a follow through on their ' 19.47 '

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13(a) R 109 B1 1.1b

3
tan M1 1.1b
10
16.70 so 109 cos 16.70 A1 1.1b
(3)
(b) (i) e.g H 11 10cos(80t ) 3sin(80t ) or
B1 3.3
H 11 109 cos 80t 16.70

(ii) 11 109 or 21.44 m B1ft 3.4

(2)
(c) Sets 80t ''16.70'' 540 M1 3.4
540 ''16.70''
t 6.54 M1 1.1b
80
t = 6 mins 32 seconds A1 1.1b
(3)
(d) Increase the ‘80’ in the formula
3.3
For example use H 11 10cos(90t ) 3sin(90t )
(1)
(9 marks)
Notes:
(a)
B1: R 109 Do not allow decimal equivalents
3
M1: Allow for tan
10
A1: 16.70
(b)(i)
B1: see scheme
(b)(ii)
B1ft: their 11 their 109 Allow decimals here.
(c)
M1: Sets 80t ''16.70'' 540 . Follow through on their 16.70
M1: Solves their 80t ''16.70'' 540 correctly to find t
A1: t = 6 mins 32 seconds
(d)
B1: States that to increase the speed of the wheel the 80’s in the equation would need to be
increased.

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14(a) Sets 500 r 2h B1 2.1

500 500
Substitute h into S 2 r 2 2 rh 2 r2 2 r M1 2.1
r2 r2
1000
Simplifies to reach given answer S 2 r2 * A1* 1.1b
r
(3)
(b) Differentiates S with both indices correct in dS M1 3.4
dr
dS 1000
4 r A1 1.1b
dr r2
dS
Sets 0 and proceeds to r 3 k , k is a constant M1 2.1
dr
Radius 4.30cm A1 1.1b
500
Substitutes their r 4.30 into h Height 8.60cm A1 1.1b
r2
(5)
(c) States a valid reason such as
The radius is too big for the size of our hands
If r 4.3cm and h 8.6cm the can is square in profile. All
drinks cans are taller than they are wide B1 3.2a
The radius is too big for us to drink from
They have different dimensions to other drinks cans and
would be difficult to stack on shelves with other drinks cans
(1)
9 marks
Notes:
(a)
B1: Uses the correct volume formula with V =500. Accept 500 r 2h
500 500
M1: Substitutes h 2
or rh into S 2 r 2 2 rh to get S as a function of r
r r
1000
A1*: S 2 r 2 Note that this is a given answer.
r
(b)
M1: Differentiates the given S to reach dS Ar Br 2

dr
dS 1000
A1: 4 r or exact equivalent
dr r2
M1: Sets dS 0 and proceeds to r
3
k , k is a constant
dr
A1: R = awrt 4.30cm
A1: H = awrt 8.60 cm
(c)
B1: Any valid reason. See scheme for alternatives

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15 dy 15 2
1
M1 3.1a
x 9
dx 2 A1 1.1b
dy
Substitutes x 4 6 M1 2.1
dx
Uses (4, 15) and gradient y 15 6( x 4) M1 2.1
Equation of l is y 6x 9 A1 1.1b
4 3
Area R = 5 x 2 9 x 11 6 x 9 dx M1 3.1a
0

5 4
15 2
2x 2
x 20 x c A1 1.1b
2 0

Uses both limits of 4 and 0

5 4 5
15 2 15 2 M1 2.1
2x 2
x 20 x 2 4 2
4 20 4 0
2 0
2
Area of R = 24 * A1* 1.1b
Correct notation with good explanations A1 2.5
(10)
(10 marks)

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Question 15 continued
Notes:
3 1

M1: Differentiates 5 x 2 9 x 11 to a form Ax 2 B

1
dy 15 2
A1: x 9 but may not be simplified
dx 2
dy
M1: Substitutes x 4 in their to find the gradient of the tangent
dx
M1: Uses their gradient and the point (4, 15) to find the equation of the tangent
A1: Equation of l is y = 6x – 9
4 3
M1: Uses Area R = 5x 2
9 x 11 6 x 9 dx following through on their y 6 x 9
0
5
Look for a form Ax 2 Bx 2 Cx
5 4
15 2
A1: 2x 2
x 20 x c This must be correct but may not be simplified
2 0

M1: Substitutes in both limits and subtracts

A1*: Correct area for R = 24
A1: Uses correct notation and produces a well explained and accurate solution. Look for
Correct notation used consistently and accurately for both differentiation and
integration
Correct explanations in producing the equation of l. See scheme.
Correct explanation in finding the area of R. In way 2 a diagram may be used.
Alternative method for the area using area under curve and triangles. (Way 2)
4 3 5 4
2
M1: Area under curve = 5x 2
9 x 11 Ax 2
Bx Cx
0 0

5 4
9 2
A1: 2x 2 x 11x 36
2 0

M1: This requires a full method with all triangles found using a correct method

1 3 1 3
Look for Area R = their 36 15 4 their their 9 their
2 2 2 2

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16(a) 1 A B
Sets B1 1.1a
P(11 2 P) P (11 2 P)
11
Substitutes either P 0 or P into
2 M1 1.1b
1 A(11 2P) BP A or B
1 2
1 11 11 A1 1.1b
P(11 2 P) P (11 2 P)
(3)
(b) Separates the variables
22 B1 3.1a
dP 1dt
P(11 2 P)
2 4
Uses (a) and attempts to integrate dP t c M1 1.1b
P (11 2 P)
2ln P 2ln 11 2P t c A1 1.1b
Substitutes t 0, P 1 t 0, P 1 c 2ln 9 M1 3.1a
Substitutes P 2 t 2ln 2 2ln 9 2ln 7 M1 3.1a
Time 1.89 years A1 3.2a
(6)
(c) Uses ln laws 2ln P 2ln 11 2 P t 2ln 9
9P 1 M1 2.1
ln t
11 2 P 2

1
9P t
Makes 'P' the subject e2
11 2 P
1
t
9P 11 2 P e 2 M1 2.1
1 1
t t
P f e 2 or P f e 2

11
P 1
A 11, B 2, C 9
t A1 1.1b
2 9e 2

(3)
(12 marks)

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Question 16 continued
Notes:
(a)
1 A B
B1: Sets
P(11 2 P) P (11 2 P)
11
M1: Substitutes P 0 or P into 1 A(11 2P) BP A or B
2
Alternatively compares terms to set up and solve two simultaneous equations in A and B
1 2
1 11 11 or equivalent 1 1 2
A1:
P(11 2 P) P (11 2 P) P(11 2 P) 11P 11(11 2P)
Note: The correct answer with no working scores all three marks.
(b)
22
B1: Separates the variables to reach dP 1dt or equivalent
P(11 2 P)
A B
M1: Uses part (a) and dP A ln P C ln(11 2 P)
P (11 2 P)
A1: Integrates both sides to form a correct equation including a 'c' Eg
2ln P 2ln 11 2P t c
M1: Substitutes t = 0 and P =1 to find c
M1: Substitutes P = 2 to find t. This is dependent upon having scored both previous M's
A1: Time = 1.89 years

(c)
P 1
M1: Uses correct log laws to move from 2ln P 2ln 11 2P t c to ln t d
11 2 P 2
for their numerical 'c'
1
t
M1: Uses a correct method to get P in terms of e 2
1
P 1 P t d
This can be achieved from ln t d e2 followed by cross
11 2 P 2 11 2 P
multiplication and collection of terms in P (See scheme)
1
t
Alternatively uses a correct method to get P in terms of e 2
For example
1 1 1 1
P t d 11 2 P 2
t d 11 2
t d 11 2
t d
e 2
e 2 e 2 e followed by
11 2 P P P P
division
11
A1: Achieves the correct answer in the form required. P 1
A 11, B 2, C 9 oe
t
2 9e 2

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