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Sets
If A = {1, 2, 3}, write the power set of A and state n(P(A)).
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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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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?
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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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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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Sets
Write the set {x : x is a real number, -3 <= x < 5} in interval notation, and write (2, 9] in set-builder form.
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{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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Relations and Functions
If A = {1, 2} and B = {3, 4}, find A x B and n(A x B).
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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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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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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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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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Trigonometric Functions
Convert 5pi/6 radians into degrees and 240 degrees into radians.
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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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Trigonometric Functions
Find the value of sin 75 degrees.
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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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Trigonometric Functions
Prove that 1 + tan^2 x = sec^2 x.
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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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Trigonometric Functions
Find the value of sin 15 degrees.
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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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Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Express (1 + i)(2 - i) in the form a + i b.
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(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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Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Find the multiplicative inverse of the complex number 4 - 3i.
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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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Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Solve the quadratic equation x^2 + x + 1 = 0.
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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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Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Find the value of i^9 + i^19.
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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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Linear Inequalities
Solve the inequality 3x - 5 < 7 for real x and represent the solution on a number line.
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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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Permutations and Combinations
Evaluate 8! / (6! x 2!).
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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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Permutations and Combinations
How many 3-digit numbers can be formed using the digits 1 to 9 if no digit is repeated?
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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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Permutations and Combinations
In how many ways can a committee of 3 persons be chosen from 10 persons?
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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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