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MathsClass 112 markseasy

Sets

If A = {1, 2, 3}, write the power set of A and state n(P(A)).

Reveal model answer + marking points

The power set is the set of all subsets of A. P(A) = { {}, {1}, {2}, {3}, {1,2}, {1,3}, {2,3}, {1,2,3} }. The number of elements n(P(A)) = 2^n = 2^3 = 8.

n(P(A)) = 2^n

Marking-scheme points

  • Power set = set of all subsets (including empty set and A itself)
  • List all 8 subsets
  • n(P(A)) = 2^3 = 8
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MathsClass 112 markseasy

Sets

In a class of 35 students, 24 like cricket and 16 like football. If each student likes at least one of the two games, how many like both?

Reveal model answer + marking points

Let n(C) = 24, n(F) = 16, n(C union F) = 35 (each likes at least one). By the formula n(C union F) = n(C) + n(F) - n(C intersection F), we get 35 = 24 + 16 - n(C intersection F), so n(C intersection F) = 40 - 35 = 5. Hence 5 students like both games.

n(A union B) = n(A) + n(B) - n(A intersection B)

Marking-scheme points

  • n(C union F) = n(C) + n(F) - n(C intersection F)
  • 35 = 24 + 16 - x
  • x = 5 students like both
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MathsClass 112 markseasy

Sets

Define union, intersection and difference of two sets with an example each.

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Union (A union B) is the set of all elements that are in A or in B or in both. Intersection (A intersection B) is the set of elements common to both A and B. Difference (A - B) is the set of elements that are in A but not in B. Example: if A = {1,2,3} and B = {2,3,4}, then A union B = {1,2,3,4}, A intersection B = {2,3}, and A - B = {1}.

Marking-scheme points

  • Union: elements in A or B (or both)
  • Intersection: elements common to A and B
  • Difference A - B: in A but not in B
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MathsClass 112 markseasy

Sets

Write the set {x : x is a real number, -3 <= x < 5} in interval notation, and write (2, 9] in set-builder form.

Reveal model answer + marking points

{x : -3 <= x < 5} includes -3 but not 5, so in interval notation it is [-3, 5). The interval (2, 9] excludes 2 and includes 9, so in set-builder form it is {x : x is a real number, 2 < x <= 9}.

Marking-scheme points

  • Square bracket = endpoint included; round bracket = excluded
  • {x : -3 <= x < 5} = [-3, 5)
  • (2, 9] = {x : 2 < x <= 9}
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MathsClass 112 markseasy

Relations and Functions

If A = {1, 2} and B = {3, 4}, find A x B and n(A x B).

Reveal model answer + marking points

The Cartesian product A x B is the set of all ordered pairs (a, b) with a in A and b in B. A x B = {(1,3), (1,4), (2,3), (2,4)}. The number of elements n(A x B) = n(A) x n(B) = 2 x 2 = 4.

n(A x B) = n(A) x n(B)

Marking-scheme points

  • A x B = set of ordered pairs (a, b)
  • A x B = {(1,3),(1,4),(2,3),(2,4)}
  • n(A x B) = n(A) x n(B) = 4
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MathsClass 112 markseasy

Relations and Functions

If the ordered pairs (x + 1, y - 2) = (3, 1), find the values of x and y.

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Two ordered pairs are equal when their corresponding components are equal. So x + 1 = 3 gives x = 2, and y - 2 = 1 gives y = 3. Hence x = 2 and y = 3.

(a, b) = (c, d) => a = c and b = d

Marking-scheme points

  • Equal ordered pairs -> equate corresponding components
  • x + 1 = 3 -> x = 2
  • y - 2 = 1 -> y = 3
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MathsClass 112 markseasy

Relations and Functions

For the relation R = {(1, 2), (2, 4), (3, 6)}, write its domain and range. Define domain and range.

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The domain of a relation is the set of all first components (inputs), and the range is the set of all second components (outputs). For R = {(1,2), (2,4), (3,6)}, the domain = {1, 2, 3} and the range = {2, 4, 6}.

Marking-scheme points

  • Domain = set of first components
  • Range = set of second components
  • Domain = {1,2,3}, Range = {2,4,6}
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MathsClass 112 marksmedium

Relations and Functions

Define a one-one (injective) function and an onto (surjective) function.

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A function f from A to B is one-one (injective) if different elements of A have different images in B, i.e. f(x1) = f(x2) implies x1 = x2. A function f from A to B is onto (surjective) if every element of B is the image of at least one element of A, i.e. the range of f equals the codomain B.

Marking-scheme points

  • One-one: distinct inputs give distinct outputs
  • f(x1) = f(x2) => x1 = x2
  • Onto: range equals codomain (every output is attained)
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MathsClass 112 markseasy

Trigonometric Functions

Convert 5pi/6 radians into degrees and 240 degrees into radians.

Reveal model answer + marking points

Using pi radians = 180 degrees: 5pi/6 radians = (5/6) x 180 = 150 degrees. And 240 degrees = 240 x (pi/180) = 4pi/3 radians.

radians = degrees x (pi/180)

Marking-scheme points

  • pi radians = 180 degrees
  • 5pi/6 rad = 150 degrees
  • 240 degrees = 4pi/3 rad
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MathsClass 112 marksmedium

Trigonometric Functions

Find the value of sin 75 degrees.

Reveal model answer + marking points

Write 75 = 45 + 30. Using sin(A + B) = sin A cos B + cos A sin B: sin 75 = sin 45 cos 30 + cos 45 sin 30 = (1/sqrt2)(sqrt3/2) + (1/sqrt2)(1/2) = (sqrt3 + 1)/(2 sqrt2) = (sqrt6 + sqrt2)/4.

sin(A + B) = sin A cos B + cos A sin B

Marking-scheme points

  • 75 = 45 + 30
  • sin(A+B) = sinA cosB + cosA sinB
  • sin 75 = (sqrt6 + sqrt2)/4
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MathsClass 112 markseasy

Trigonometric Functions

Prove that 1 + tan^2 x = sec^2 x.

Reveal model answer + marking points

Start from the fundamental identity sin^2 x + cos^2 x = 1. Divide both sides by cos^2 x (cos x not equal to 0): sin^2 x/cos^2 x + cos^2 x/cos^2 x = 1/cos^2 x, which gives tan^2 x + 1 = sec^2 x. Hence 1 + tan^2 x = sec^2 x.

1 + tan^2 x = sec^2 x

Marking-scheme points

  • Start from sin^2 x + cos^2 x = 1
  • Divide both sides by cos^2 x
  • Get tan^2 x + 1 = sec^2 x
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MathsClass 112 marksmedium

Trigonometric Functions

Find the value of sin 15 degrees.

Reveal model answer + marking points

Write 15 = 45 - 30. Using sin(A - B) = sin A cos B - cos A sin B: sin 15 = sin 45 cos 30 - cos 45 sin 30 = (1/sqrt2)(sqrt3/2) - (1/sqrt2)(1/2) = (sqrt3 - 1)/(2 sqrt2) = (sqrt6 - sqrt2)/4.

sin(A - B) = sin A cos B - cos A sin B

Marking-scheme points

  • 15 = 45 - 30
  • sin(A-B) = sinA cosB - cosA sinB
  • sin 15 = (sqrt6 - sqrt2)/4
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MathsClass 112 markseasy

Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

Express (1 + i)(2 - i) in the form a + i b.

Reveal model answer + marking points

(1 + i)(2 - i) = 1 x 2 + 1 x (-i) + i x 2 + i x (-i) = 2 - i + 2i - i^2. Since i^2 = -1, this is 2 + i + 1 = 3 + i. So a = 3 and b = 1.

i^2 = -1

Marking-scheme points

  • Multiply term by term
  • Use i^2 = -1
  • Result = 3 + i (a = 3, b = 1)
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MathsClass 112 marksmedium

Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

Find the multiplicative inverse of the complex number 4 - 3i.

Reveal model answer + marking points

The multiplicative inverse of z is 1/z = conjugate(z)/|z|^2. Here conjugate of (4 - 3i) is (4 + 3i) and |z|^2 = 4^2 + (-3)^2 = 16 + 9 = 25. So the inverse = (4 + 3i)/25 = 4/25 + (3/25) i.

z^-1 = conjugate(z)/|z|^2

Marking-scheme points

  • 1/z = conjugate(z)/|z|^2
  • |z|^2 = 16 + 9 = 25
  • Inverse = (4 + 3i)/25
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MathsClass 112 markseasy

Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

Solve the quadratic equation x^2 + x + 1 = 0.

Reveal model answer + marking points

Using the quadratic formula x = [-b +/- sqrt(b^2 - 4ac)]/(2a) with a = 1, b = 1, c = 1: discriminant = 1 - 4 = -3. So x = [-1 +/- sqrt(-3)]/2 = [-1 +/- i sqrt3]/2. The roots are (-1 + i sqrt3)/2 and (-1 - i sqrt3)/2.

x = [-b +/- sqrt(b^2 - 4ac)]/(2a)

Marking-scheme points

  • Discriminant = b^2 - 4ac = -3 (negative)
  • sqrt(-3) = i sqrt3
  • Roots = (-1 +/- i sqrt3)/2
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MathsClass 112 markseasy

Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

Find the value of i^9 + i^19.

Reveal model answer + marking points

Powers of i repeat with period 4 (i, -1, -i, 1). i^9 = i^(8+1) = (i^4)^2 x i = 1 x i = i. i^19 = i^(16+3) = (i^4)^4 x i^3 = 1 x (-i) = -i. So i^9 + i^19 = i + (-i) = 0.

i^4 = 1

Marking-scheme points

  • Powers of i repeat every 4
  • i^9 = i, i^19 = i^3 = -i
  • Sum = i - i = 0
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MathsClass 112 markseasy

Linear Inequalities

Solve the inequality 3x - 5 < 7 for real x and represent the solution on a number line.

Reveal model answer + marking points

3x - 5 < 7 gives 3x < 12, so x < 4. The solution set is {x : x < 4, x is real} = (-infinity, 4). On the number line, this is shown by an open circle at 4 with shading to the left (all values less than 4).

Marking-scheme points

  • Add 5: 3x < 12
  • Divide by 3: x < 4
  • Solution (-infinity, 4), open circle at 4
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MathsClass 112 markseasy

Permutations and Combinations

Evaluate 8! / (6! x 2!).

Reveal model answer + marking points

Write 8! = 8 x 7 x 6!. So 8!/(6! x 2!) = (8 x 7 x 6!)/(6! x 2!) = (8 x 7)/2! = 56/2 = 28.

n! = n x (n-1)!

Marking-scheme points

  • 8! = 8 x 7 x 6!
  • Cancel 6! with the denominator
  • = (8 x 7)/2 = 28
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MathsClass 112 markseasy

Permutations and Combinations

How many 3-digit numbers can be formed using the digits 1 to 9 if no digit is repeated?

Reveal model answer + marking points

The hundreds place can be filled in 9 ways (any of 1 to 9), the tens place in 8 ways (remaining digits) and the units place in 7 ways. By the multiplication principle, total numbers = 9 x 8 x 7 = 504.

total = product of choices at each place

Marking-scheme points

  • Hundreds: 9 choices; tens: 8; units: 7 (no repetition)
  • Multiplication principle
  • 9 x 8 x 7 = 504
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MathsClass 112 markseasy

Permutations and Combinations

In how many ways can a committee of 3 persons be chosen from 10 persons?

Reveal model answer + marking points

Since order does not matter in a committee, we use combinations. Number of ways = 10C3 = 10!/(3! x 7!) = (10 x 9 x 8)/(3 x 2 x 1) = 720/6 = 120.

nCr = n!/(r!(n-r)!)

Marking-scheme points

  • Committee -> order does not matter -> combination
  • 10C3 = (10 x 9 x 8)/(3 x 2 x 1)
  • = 120 ways
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