Department of Mathematics: Wynberg Boys' High School
Department of Mathematics: Wynberg Boys' High School
Department of Mathematics
GRADE 12
MATHEMATICS P1
9 SEPTEMBER 2017
9.00AM – 12.00PM
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
EXAMINER: LR
MODERATOR: VZ
3. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera that you have used in
determining the answers.
6. If necessary, round off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise.
7. An information sheet with formulae is included on the last page of this question
paper.
8. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
10. Please write your Math’s teachers monogram on your answer script.
QUESTION 1
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QUESTION 2
If
Tn an 2 bn c determine the values of a , b and c . (3)
2.3.1 Write down the next two terms of this sequence (2)
2.3.2 Which term in this sequence is equal to 81? (4)
2.4.1 Calculate the values of x for which the series converges. (3)
2.4.2 Calculate the value of x if the sum to infinity is 13. (3)
12
27 p k 24 3t
2.5 Calculate p if k 1 t 1 (6)
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QUESTION 3
2
3.1 Given f ( x )=¿ −2 .
x+1
3.1.1 Sketch the graph of f , clearly showing the asymptotes and any intercepts
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QUESTION 4
The sketch below shows the graphs of f and g. The y-coordinate of the turning point of f, at A, is 4.
A and B are the points of intersection of f and g. The y-intercept of g is 16.
C
16
A
4
4.1 Show that the x-coordinate of A is 3, and hence find the equation of f in the form
f (x)=a( x− p)2 +q. (7)
QUESTION 5
1 2
5.1 Determine the equation of the inverse of g ( x )=¿ x in the form g ( x )=¿ …
−1
(2)
2
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QUESTION 6
Philip loves fishing and is planning to develop a campsite to run a fishing tour in the future.
6.1 Philip starts investing R500 at the end of every month into an account that offers him
an interest rate of 15% per annum compounded monthly. Show that the investment
grows to a value greater than R135 000 over a period of 10 years. (3)
6.2 Ten years go by and eventually Philip finds a piece of land on the West Coast of
South Africa to set up his fishing campsite. The cost of the piece of land is R1 205 000.
He pays a deposit of R135 000. Calculate the monthly payment needed to pay off the
loan over a period of 20 years if the rate of borrowing money is 9% per annum
compounded monthly and he starts repaying the loan one month after it is granted. (4)
6.3 Philip takes out the loan in 6.2 above and starts paying it off every month. The business
starts to go well and Philip starts to think about paying off his loan quicker.
6.3.1 Calculate the balance outstanding on the loan at the end of 8 years. (4)
6.3.2 Once Philip calculates the balance outstanding on his loan at the end of 8
years, he decides to increase his payments to R25 000 per month.
Calculate how many months it will take to pay off the remainder on his loan. (4)
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QUESTION 7
7.1.2 Determine the gradient of the curve of f at the point (1 ; 2). (2)
7.1.3 Hence, determine the equation of the tangent to the curve of f at the point
(1 ; 2). (2)
2 x 2−6 x
7.2 Determine: lim (3)
x→3 x−3
2 √ x3
Dx
[ ]
3 √ x5
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QUESTION 8
.
R
.
S
8.3 As can be seen from the graph above, R is very obviously a maximum turning-point.
Show how you would justify this using calculus methods, without reference to the graph (4)
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QUESTION 9
x2
x
Given g ( x )=−¿ +2 with x ∈ [ 0 ; 2 ] . Q is the point ( x ; 0) and PQ is parallel to the y-axis, with P on the
2
graph of g.
Q( x ; 0) x
x3
9.2 Show that the area A, of ∆POQ, is given by A¿−¿ +x (2)
4
9.3 Determine how far Q should be from O, in order for the area of ∆POQ to be a maximum.
9.4 Calculate the area of ∆POQ, when P is at the point in QUESTION 9.3.
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QUESTION 10
10.1 A study on people and their pets yielded the following results.
10.2 Four - digit codes (not beginning with 0), are to be constructed from the set of digits
{1 ; 2 ; 3 ; 4 ; 6 ; 7 ; 8 ; 0 }.
10.2.1 How many four - digit codes can be constructed, if repetition of digits
is allowed? (2)
10.2.2 How many four - digit codes can be constructed, if repetition of digits
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TOTAL: 150