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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level and GCE Advanced Level

MARK SCHEME for the May/June 2010 question paper

for the guidance of teachers

9709 MATHEMATICS
9709/12 Paper 12, maximum raw mark 75

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of
the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not
indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began,
which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the report on the
examination.

• CIE will not enter into discussions or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes.

CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2010 question papers for most IGCSE, GCE
Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses and some Ordinary Level syllabuses.
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Mark Scheme Notes

Marks are of the following three types:

M Method mark, awarded for a valid method applied to the problem. Method marks are
not lost for numerical errors, algebraic slips or errors in units. However, it is not
usually sufficient for a candidate just to indicate an intention of using some method or
just to quote a formula; the formula or idea must be applied to the specific problem in
hand, e.g. by substituting the relevant quantities into the formula. Correct application
of a formula without the formula being quoted obviously earns the M mark and in some
cases an M mark can be implied from a correct answer.

A Accuracy mark, awarded for a correct answer or intermediate step correctly obtained.
Accuracy marks cannot be given unless the associated method mark is earned (or
implied).

B Mark for a correct result or statement independent of method marks.

• When a part of a question has two or more “method” steps, the M marks are generally
independent unless the scheme specifically says otherwise; and similarly when there are
several B marks allocated. The notation DM or DB (or dep*) is used to indicate that a
particular M or B mark is dependent on an earlier M or B (asterisked) mark in the scheme.
When two or more steps are run together by the candidate, the earlier marks are implied and
full credit is given.

• The symbol √ implies that the A or B mark indicated is allowed for work correctly following on
from previously incorrect results. Otherwise, A or B marks are given for correct work only.
A and B marks are not given for fortuitously “correct” answers or results obtained from
incorrect working.

• Note: B2 or A2 means that the candidate can earn 2 or 0.

B2/1/0 means that the candidate can earn anything from 0 to 2.

The marks indicated in the scheme may not be subdivided. If there is genuine doubt
whether a candidate has earned a mark, allow the candidate the benefit of the doubt.
Unless otherwise indicated, marks once gained cannot subsequently be lost, e.g. wrong
working following a correct form of answer is ignored.

• Wrong or missing units in an answer should not lead to the loss of a mark unless the
scheme specifically indicates otherwise.

• For a numerical answer, allow the A or B mark if a value is obtained which is correct to 3 s.f.,
or which would be correct to 3 s.f. if rounded (1 d.p. in the case of an angle). As stated
above, an A or B mark is not given if a correct numerical answer arises fortuitously from
incorrect working. For Mechanics questions, allow A or B marks for correct answers which
arise from taking g equal to 9.8 or 9.81 instead of 10.

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The following abbreviations may be used in a mark scheme or used on the scripts:

AEF Any Equivalent Form (of answer is equally acceptable)

AG Answer Given on the question paper (so extra checking is needed to ensure that
the detailed working leading to the result is valid)

BOD Benefit of Doubt (allowed when the validity of a solution may not be absolutely
clear)

CAO Correct Answer Only (emphasising that no “follow through” from a previous error
is allowed)

CWO Correct Working Only often written by a ‘fortuitous’ answer

ISW Ignore Subsequent Working

MR Misread

PA Premature Approximation (resulting in basically correct work that is insufficiently

accurate)

SOS See Other Solution (the candidate makes a better attempt at the same question)

SR Special Ruling (detailing the mark to be given for a specific wrong solution, or a
case where some standard marking practice is to be varied in the light of a
particular circumstance)

Penalties

MR –1 A penalty of MR –1 is deducted from A or B marks when the data of a question or

part question are genuinely misread and the object and difficulty of the question
remain unaltered. In this case all A and B marks then become “follow through √ ”
marks. MR is not applied when the candidate misreads his own figures – this is
regarded as an error in accuracy. An MR–2 penalty may be applied in particular
cases if agreed at the coordination meeting.

PA –1 This is deducted from A or B marks in the case of premature approximation. The

PA –1 penalty is usually discussed at the meeting.

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1 (i) 3( 2 sin x − cos x ) = 2(sin x − 3 cos x )

→ 6 s − 3c = 2 s − 6c → 4 s = −3c M1 Expanding, collecting, use of t = s ÷ c
→ tan x = − 3 4
A1 Answer given. All correct.
[2]

(ii) x = 180 – 36.9 = 143.1° or B1 co

x = 360 – 36.9 = 323.1° B1√ For 180 + first answer.
[2]

a
2 y=
x
 a2  − a2 
Volume = π  2 dx = (π )
∫ 
M1 For using correct formula with π.
x   x  B1 For correct integration of x–2 only

2πa 2
Use of limits 1 to 3 → M1 Must be using y2 or πy2.
3
Equates to 24π → a = 6 A1 Co, allow ±6.
[4]

3 f : x a 4x − 2x2 ,
g : x a 5x + 3 .

(i) Turning point at x = 1. M1 Calculus or completing the square etc.

Range is Y 2. A1 Condone < instead of Y.
[2]

(ii) gf(x) = 5( 4 x − 2 x 2 ) + 3 B1 For putting f into g.

= k and use of b − 4ac 2 M1 Setting to k, using b 2 − 4ac
→ k = 13 A1 co
[3]

1
4 Gradient of L1 is 3 .

Equation of L1 is y − 3 = 13 ( x + 1) M1 A1 M1 for equation for his m. A1 co.

Gradient of AB is − 12 . Perp = 2. M1 Use of m1m2 = −1

Equation of L2 is y − 1 = 2( x − 3) . A1 co
Sim eqns 3 y = x + 10 , y = 2 x − 5 . M1 Method of solution
→ (5, 5) A1 co
[6]

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5 (i) −8 + 3 + p = 0 M1 Must be scalar.

→ p = 5. A1 co.
[2]
(ii) Vector AB = b − a
= 6i − 2j + (p − 1) k M1 Must be b – a or a − b

36 + 4 + (p – 1)² = 49 M1 A1 Must be sum of 3 squares. A1 √ lost.

→ p = 4 or p = −2 A1 co.
[4]

6 (i) 1 + 5ax + 10a 2 x 2 B2,1 Loses 1 mark for each incorrect term.
[2]
(ii) × (1 − 2x) → 5ax − 2 x M1 Needs to consider exactly 2 terms.
→ a = 52 A1 co
[2]
(iii) Coeff of x² is − 10a + 10a 2 M1 A1√ Needs to consider exactly 2 terms.
→ −4 + 1.6 = −2.4 A1 co
[3]

7 (a) a = 100, d = 5,
n = 41 B1 co
→ S = 8200 M1 A1 Use of correct sum formula. co
[3]
(1 − r 3 )
(b) (i) a + ar + ar 2 or a B1 co
1− r
= 35 → a = 45 M1 A1 Solution of equation. co
[3]

a
(ii) S ∞ = = 27 M1 A1√ Correct use of formula. √ for his a.
1− r [2]

8 (i) 4 xh + 2 x 2 = 96 M1 Needs to consider at least 5 areas.

24 x
→ h= − A1 co
x 2
x3
V = x 2 h → V = 24 x − . M1 for V = x 2 h with h as f(x)
2
[3]
dV 3x 2
(ii) = 24 − B1 co
dx 2
= 0 when x = 4
M1 Sets differential to 0 and solves.
→ V = 64. A1 co
[3]

d 2V
(iii) = −3 x → Max. M1 A1√ Any valid method. co.
dx 2 [2]

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9 y = ( x − 2) 2 and y + 2 x = 7
Elimination of y → x 2 − 2 x − 3 = 0 M1 y (or x) removed completely.
→ A (−1, 9) and B (3, 1) DM1A1 Soln of quadratic. Both points correct.

Area under line = ½ × 4 × 10

[ ]
or 7 x − x 2 from −1 to 3. M1 Uses any valid method – integration or
area of trapezium etc.
 ( x − 2) 3 
Area under curve =   M1 Any attempt at integration.
 3 
A1 Correct integration in either form.
 x3 
or  − 2 x 2 + 4 x  from −1 to 3 M1 Correct use of limits in an integral.
3 
→ 10⅔. A1 co
[ok to use ∫ (y1 − y 2 ) dx – marks the same] [8]

10 y= 1
6
(2 x − 3)3 − 4 x
dy
(i) = 16 × 3 × ( 2 x − 3) 2 × 2 − 4 B2,1 Everything but the “×2”
dx
B1 For the “×2”, even if B0 given above.
[3]
(ii) x = 0, y = − 276 , B1 For correct y value
27
y+ 6 = 5 x → 2 y + 9 = 10 x M1 A1 Must be using calculus for m. co.
[3] (ok unsimplified)
dy
(iii) ( 2 x − 3) 2 − 4 ( > 0) M1 Links with 0
dx
→ x = 2½ or ½ DM1 Method for quadratic – lead to 2 answers
→ x > 2½, x < ½. A1 Correct set of values.
[3]

11 f : x a 4 − 3 sin x

(i) 4 − 3 sin x = 2 → sin x = ⅔ M1 Makes sin x the subject + solution.

→ x = 0.730 or 2.41 A1 A1√ co. √ for π − first answer.
[3]

(ii) B1 Must be 1 complete oscillation.

B1 Shape and position correct, in 1st quadrant,
[2] curve not lines.

(iii) k < 1, k > 7. B1 B1 B1 for k = 1, 7, B1 for answer

[2] Or B1 for k < 1, B1 for k > 7
3π
(iv) A = . B1 co
2 [1]

(v) sin x = ⅓ – or using inverse M1A1 M1 for soln of 3 = 4 − 3sin x or inverse.

g–1(3) = 2.80 [2]

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