1.

A teacher earns an annual salary of 45 000 USD for the first year of her employment
Her annual salary increases by 1750 USD each year.

(a) Calculate the annual salary for the fifth year of her employment.
(3)

She remains in this employment for 10 years.

(b) Calculate the total salary she earns in this employment during these 10 years.
(3)
(Total 6 marks)

(a) 45000 + (5 – 1)1750 (M1)(A1)

Note: Award (M1) for substituted AP formula, (A1) for correct
substitutions.
= 52000 USD (A1) (C3)
Notes: If a list is used, award (M1) for recognizing AP, award
(A1) for seeing 52000 in their list, (A1) for final answer.

10
(b) (2(45000) + (10 – 1)(1750)) (M1)(A1)
2
Notes: Award (M1) for substituted AP formula, (A1)(ft) for
correct substitutions. Follow through from their common
difference used in part (a).
= 528750 USD (A1)(ft) (C3)
Notes: Accept 529000.
If a list is used, award (M1) for recognizing sum of AP, (A1) for
seeing 60750 included in the sum or 528750 in a cumulative
list.
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2. Consider the arithmetic sequence 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, …

(a) Find the value of the eleventh term.

(2)

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 n
(b) The sum of the first n terms of this sequence is (3n – 1).
2

(i) Find the sum of the first 100 terms in this arithmetic sequence.

(ii) The sum of the first n terms is 477.

(a) Show that 3n2 – n – 954 = 0.

(b) Using your graphic display calculator or otherwise, find the number of
terms, n.
(6)
(Total 8 marks)

(a) common difference = 3 (may be implied) (A1)

u11 = 31 (A1)(G2)

100 100(2  99  3)
(b) (i) (3 × 100 – 1) OR (M1)
2 2
14950 (A1)(G2)

n n
(ii) (a) (3n – 1) = 477 OR (2 + 3(n – 1)) = 477 (M1)
2 2
3n2 – n = 954 (M1)
2
3n – n – 954 = 0 (AG)
Notes: Award second (M1) for correct removal of denominator
or brackets and no further incorrect working seen.
Award at most (M1)(M0) if last line not seen.

(b) 18 (G2)
Note: If both solutions to the quadratic equation are seen and
the correct value is not identified as the required answer, award
(G1)(G0).
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3. A concert choir is arranged, per row, according to an arithmetic sequence. There are 20 singers
in the fourth row and 32 singers in the eighth row.

(a) Find the common difference of this arithmetic sequence.

(3)

There are 10 rows in the choir and 11 singers in the first row.

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 (b) Find the total number of singers in the choir.
(3)
(Total 6 marks)

(a) 20 = u1 + 3d (A1)
32 = u1 + 7d (A1)
Note: Award (A1) for each equation, (A1) for correct answer.
OR
32  20
d= (A1)(A1)
4
Note: Award (A1) for numerator, (A1) for denominator.
d=3 (A1) (C3)

10 10
(b) (2 × 11 + 9 × 3) or (11 + 38) (M1)(A1)(ft)
2 2
Note: Award (M1) for correct substituted formula, (A1) for
correct substitution, follow through from their answer to part
(a).
OR
11 + 14 + ... + 38 (M1)(A1)(ft)
Note: Award (M1) for attempt at the sum of a list, (A1)(ft) for
all correct numbers, follow through from their answer to part
(a).
= 245 (A1)(ft) (C3)
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4. An arithmetic sequence is defined as

un = 135 + 7n, n = 1, 2, 3, …

(a) Calculate u1, the first term in the sequence.

(2)

(b) Show that the common difference is 7.

(2)

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 Sn is the sum of the first n terms of the sequence.

(c) Find an expression for Sn. Give your answer in the form Sn = An2 + Bn, where A and B are
constants.
(3)

The first term, v1, of a geometric sequence is 20 and its fourth term v4 is 67.5.

(d) Show that the common ratio, r, of the geometric sequence is 1.5.
(2)

Tn is the sum of the first n terms of the geometric sequence.

(e) Calculate T7, the sum of the first seven terms of the geometric sequence.
(2)

(f) Use your graphic display calculator to find the smallest value of n for which Tn > Sn.
(2)
(Total 13 marks)

(a) u1 = 135 + 7(1) (M1)

= 142 (A1)(G2)

(b) u2 = 135 + 7(2) = 149 (M1)

d = 149 – 142 OR alternatives (M1)(ft)
d=7 (AG)

n[2(142)  7(n  1)]

(c) Sn = (M1)(ft)
2
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution in correct formula.
n[277  7n]
= OR equivalent (A1)
2
7n 2 277n
=  (= 3.5n2 + 138.5n) (A1)(G3)
2 2

(d) 20r3 = 67.5 (M1)

r3 = 3.375 OR r = 3
3.375 (A1)
r = 1.5 (AG)

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 20(1.5 7  1)
(e) T7 = (M1)
(1.5  1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution in correct formula.
= 643 (accept 643.4375) (A1)(G2)

20(1.5 n  1) 7n 2 277n
(f)   (M1)
(1.5  1) 2 2
Note: Award (M1) for an attempt using lists or for relevant
graph.
n = 10 (A1)(ft)(G2)
Note: Follow through from their (c).
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5. The first term of an arithmetic sequence is 3 and the sum of the first two terms is 11.

(a) Write down the second term of this sequence.

(1)

(b) Write down the common difference of this sequence.

(1)

(c) Write down the fourth term of this sequence.

(1)

(d) The nth term is the first term in this sequence greater than 1000.
Find the value of n.
(3)
(Total 6 marks)

(a) 8 (A1) (C1)

(b) 5 (A1)(ft) (C1)

(c) 18 (A1)(ft) (C1)

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 (d) 3 + 5 × (n – 1) > 1000 (M1)
Note: Allow equality sign and equal to 1001
n > 200.4 (A1)
Note: Accept n = 200.4 or 5n = 1002
OR
(M1) for attempt at listing, (A1) for 998 and 1003 seen. (M1)(A1)
n = 201 (A1)(ft) (C3)
Note: Follow through from their answer to (b).
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6. A tree begins losing its leaves in October. The number of leaves that the tree loses each day
increases by the same number on each successive day.

Date in October 1 2 3 4 .....................

Number of leaves lost 24 40 56 72 .....................

(a) Calculate the number of leaves that the tree loses on the 21st October.
(3)

(b) Find the total number of leaves that the tree loses in the 31 days of the month of October.
(3)
(Total 6 marks)

(a) u21 = 24 + (21 – 1)(16) (M1)(A1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct substituted formula, (A1) for
correct substitutions.
u21 = 344 (A1) (C3)

31
(b) S31 = [2(24) + (31 – l)(16)] (M1)(A1)(ft)
2
Note: Award (M1) for correct substituted formula, (A1)(ft) for
correct substitutions. (ft) from their value for d.
S31 = 8184 (A1)(ft) (C3)
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7. Consider the following sequence:

57, 55, 53 . . . , 5, 3

(a) Find the number of terms of the sequence.

(3)

(b) Find the sum of the sequence.

(3)
(Total 6 marks)

(a) 3 = 57 + (n – 1) × (–2)
OR
57 = 3 + (n – 1) × (2) (A1)(M1)
Note: Award (A1) for 3 or 57 seen as un, (M1) for correctly
substituted formula or list of values seen
n = 28 (A1) (C3)

28
(b) S28 = (57 + 3)
2
OR
28
S28 = (2(57) + (28 – 1) × –2)
2
OR
28
S28 = (2(3) + (28 – 1) × 2) (M1)(A1)(ft)
2
Note: (A1)(ft) for 28 seen.
Award (M1) for correctly substituted formula or list of values
seen.
S28 = 840 (A1)(ft) (C3)
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8. The first term of an arithmetic sequence is 7 and the sixth term is 22. Find

(a) the common difference;

(2)

(b) the twelfth term;

(2)

(c) the sum of the first 100 terms.

(2)
(Total 6 marks)

(a) 7 + 5d = 22 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution in the AP formula.
Accept list of numbers as solution.
d=3 (A1) (C2)

(b) u12 = 7 + 11 × 3 (M1)

= 40 (A1)(ft) (C2)
Note: Accept list of numbers.

100
(c) S100 = (2 × 7 + 99 × 3) (M1)
2
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution in the AP formula.
= 15550 (A1)(ft) (C2)
Note: Accept 15600
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9. The first term of an arithmetic sequence is 0 and the common difference is 12.

(a) Find the value of the 96th term of the sequence.

(2)

The first term of a geometric sequence is 6. The 6th term of the geometric sequence is equal to
the 17th term of the arithmetic sequence given above.

(b) Write down an equation using this information.

(2)

(c) Calculate the common ratio of the geometric sequence.

(2)
(Total 6 marks)

(a) u96 = u1 + 95d (M1)

= 0 + 95 ×12
= 1140 (A1) (C2)

(b) 6r5 = 16d (A1)

6r5= 16 × 12 (192) (A1)
Note: (A1) only, if both terms seen without an equation. (C2)

(c) r5 = 32 (A1)(ft)
Note: (ft) from their (b)
r=2 (A1)(ft) (C2)
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10. Give all answers in this question correct to the nearest dollar.

Clara wants to buy some land. She can choose between two different payment options.
Both options require her to pay for the land in 20 monthly installments.

Option 1: The first installment is $2500. Each installment is $200 more than the one before.

Option 2: The first installment is $2000. Each installment is 8 more than the one before.

(a) If Clara chooses option 1,

(i) write down the values of the second and third installments;

(ii) calculate the value of the final installment;

(iii) show that the total amount that Clara would pay for the land is $88 000.
(7)

(b) If Clara chooses option 2,

(i) find the value of the second installment;

(ii) show that the value of the fifth installment is $2721.

(4)

(c) The price of the land is $80 000. In option 1 her total repayments are $88 000 over the 20
months. Find the annual rate of simple interest that gives this total.
(4)

(d) Clara knows that the total amount she would pay for the land is not the same for both
options. She wants to spend the least amount of money. Find how much she will save by
choosing the cheaper option.
(4)
(Total 19 marks)

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 Financial accuracy penalty (FP) is applicable where indicated.
(a) (i) Second installment = $2700 (A1)
Third installment = $2900 (A1)
(ii) Final installment = 2500 + 200 19 (M1)(A1)
Note: (M1) for substituting in correct formula
or listing, (A1) for correct substitutions.
= $6300 (A1)(G2)

(iii) Total amount =

20
2500  6300
2
OR
20
5000  19  200 (M1)(A1)
2
Note: (M1) for substituting in correct formula
or listing, (A1) for correct substitution.
= $88000 (AG)
Note: Final line must be seen or previous (A1)
mark is lost.

(b) (i) Second installment 2000 1.08 = $2160 (M1)(A1)(G2)

Note: (M1) for multiplying by 1.08 or equivalent,
(A1) for correct answer.
(ii) Fifth installment = 2000 ×1.084 = 2720.98 = $2721 (M1)(A1)(AG)
Notes: (M1) for correct formula used with numbers
from the problem. (A1) for correct substitution.
The 2720.9… must be seen for the (A1) mark
to be awarded.
Accept list of 5 correct values. If values are rounded
prematurely award (M1)(A0)(AG).

(c) Interest is = $8000 (A1)

r 20
8000    8000 (M1)(A1)
100 12
Note: (M1) for attempting to substitute in simple
interest formula, (A1) for correct substitution.
Simple Interest Rate = 6 (A1)(G3)
Note: Award (G3) for answer of 6 with no working
present if interest is also seen award (A1) for interest
and (G2) for correct answer.

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FP (d) Total amount for option 2 = 2000
11.08 
20
(M1)(A1)
1 1.08
Note: (M1) for substituting in correct formula,
(A1) for correct substitution.
= $91523.93 (=$91524) (A1)
91523.93 − 88000 = $3523.93 = $3524 to the nearest dollar (A1)(ft)(G3)
Note: Award (G3) for an answer of $3524 with
no working. The difference follows through from
the sum, if reasonable.
Award a maximum of (M1)(A0)(A0)(A1)(ft) if
candidate has treated option 2 as an arithmetic
sequence and has followed through into their
common difference. Award a maximum of
(M1)(A1)(A0)(ft)(A0) if candidate has consistently
used 0.08 in (b) and (d).
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11. Given the arithmetic sequence: u1 = 124, u2 = 117, u = 110, u4 = 103, …

(a) Write down the common difference of the sequence.

(1)

(b) Calculate the sum of the first 50 terms of the sequence.

(2)

uk is the first term in the sequence that is negative.

(c) Find the value of k.

(3)
(Total 6 marks)

(a) d = –7 (A1) (C1)

50
(b) S50 = (2(124) + 49(–7)) (M1)
2
Note: (M1) for correct substitution.
= –2375 (A1)(ft) (C2)

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 (c) 124 – 7(k – 1) < 0 (M1)
k > 18.7 or 18.7 seen (A1)(ft)
k = 19 (A1)(ft) (C3)
Note: (M1) for correct inequality or equation seen or for list of
values seen or for use of trial and error.
[6]

12. Throughout this question all the numerical answers must be given correct to the nearest
whole number.

Park School started in January 2000 with 100 students. Every full year, there is an increase of
6 % in the number of students.

(a) Find the number of students attending Park School in

(i) January 2001;

(ii) January 2003.

(4)

(b) Show that the number of students attending Park School in January 2007 is 150.
(2)

Grove School had 110 students in January 2000. Every full year, the number of students is 10
more than in the previous year.

(c) Find the number of students attending Grove School in January 2003.
(2)

(d) Find the year in which the number of students attending Grove School will be first 60 %
more than in January 2000.
(4)

Each January, one of these two schools, the one that has more students, is given extra money to
spend on sports equipment.

(e) (i) Decide which school gets the money in 2007. Justify your answer.

(ii) Find the first year in which Park School will be given this extra money.
(5)
(Total 17 marks)

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 (a) (i) 100 × 1.06 = 106 (M1)(A1)(G2)
Note: (M1) for multiplying by 1.06 or equivalent. (A1) for
correct answer.

(ii) 100 × 1.063 = 119 (M1)(A1)(G2)

3
Note: (M1) for multiplying by 1.06 or equivalent or for list of
values.
(A1) for correct answer.

(b) 100 × 1.067 = 150.36... = 150 correct to the nearest whole (M1)(A1)(AG)
Note: (M1) for correct formula or for list of values. (A1) for
correct substitution or for 150 in the correct position in the list.
Unrounded answer must be seen for the (A1).

(c) 110 + 3 × 10 = 140 (M1)(A1)(G2)

Note: (M1) for adding 30 or for list of values. (A1) for correct
answer.

In (d) and (e) follow through from (c) if consistent wrong use of correct AP formula.
(d) 110 + ( n – 1) × 10 > 176 (A1)(M1)
n = 8  year 2007 (A1)(A1)(ft)(G2)
Note: (A1) for 176 or 66 seen. (M1) for showing list of values
and comparing them to 176 or for equating formula to 176 or
for writing the inequality.
If n = 8 not seen can still get (A2) for 2007. Answer n = 8 with
no working gets (G1).
OR
110 + n × 10 > 176 (A1)(M1)
n = 7  year 2007 (A1)(A1)(ft)(G2)

(e) (i) 180 (A1)(ft)

Grove School gets the money. (A1)(ft)
Note: (A1) for 180 seen. (A1) for correct answer.

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 (ii) 100 × 1.06n–1 > 110 + (n – 1) × 10 (M1)
n = 20  year 2019 (A1)(A1)(ft)(G2)
Note: (M1) for showing lists of values for each school and
comparing them or for equating both formulae or writing the
correct inequality. If n = 20 not seen can still get (A2) for 2019.
Follow through with ratio used in (b) and/or formula used in
(d).
OR
100 × 1.06n > 110 + n × 10 (M1)
n = 19  year 2019 (A1)(A1)(ft)(G2)
OR
graphically
Note: (M1) for sketch of both functions on the same graph, (A1)
for the intersection point, (A1) for correct answer.
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13. The natural numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5… form an arithmetic sequence.

(a) State the values of u1 and d for this sequence.

(2)

(b) Use an appropriate formula to show that the sum of the natural numbers from 1 to n is
1
given by n (n +1).
2
(2)

(c) Calculate the sum of the natural numbers from 1 to 200.

(2)
(Total 6 marks)

(a) u1 = d = 1. (A1)(A1) 2

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 1 1
(b) Sum is n(2u1  d (n  1)) or n(u1  u n ) (M1)
2 2
Notes: Award (M1) for either sum formula seen, even without
substitution.
1 1
So sum is n(2  (n  1))  n(n  1) (A1)(AG) 2
2 2
Note: Award (A1) for substitution of u1 =1 = d or u1 =1 and
un = n with simplification where appropriate.
1
n(n  1) must be seen to award this (A1).
2

1
(c) (200)(201)  20100 (M1)(A1)(G2) 2
2
Notes: (M1) is for correct formula with correct numerical
input. Original sum formula with u, d and n can be used.
[6]

14. The fifth term of an arithmetic sequence is 20 and the twelfth term is 41.

(a) (i) Find the common difference.

(2)

(ii) Find the first term of the sequence.

(1)

(b) Calculate the eighty-fourth term.

(1)

(c) Calculate the sum of the first 200 terms.

(2)
(Total 6 marks)

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 (a) (i) us = u1 + 4d = 20
u12 = u1 + 11d = 41 (M1)
Note: (M1) for both equations correct (or (M1) for
20 + 7d = 41)
7d = 21
d=3 (A1) (C2)
(ii) u1 + 12 = 20
u1 = 8 (A1)(ft) (C1)

(b) u84 = 8 + (84 – 1)3

= 257 (A1)(ft) (C1)

(c) S200 = 100(16 + 199  3) (M1)

= 61300 (A1)(ft) (C2)
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15. The first three terms of an arithmetic sequence are

2k + 3, 5k − 2 and 10k −15.

(a) Show that k = 4.

(3)

(b) Find the values of the first three terms of the sequence.
(1)

(c) Write down the value of the common difference.

(1)

(d) Calculate the 20th term of the sequence.

(2)

(e) Find the sum of the first 15 terms of the sequence.

(2)
(Total 9 marks)

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 (a) (5k – 2) – (2k + 3) = (10k – 15) – (5k – 2) (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for equating the common difference
5k – 2 – 2k – 3 = 10k – 15 – 5k + 2
3k – 5 = 5k – 13 (A1)
–2k = –8 or 2k = 8 (A1)
k=4 (AG)
OR
(2k + 3 + 10k – 15) ÷ 2 = 5k – 2 (M1)(A1)
Note: Award (M1)(A1) for finding the arithmetic mean with
correct substitutions
2k + 3 + 10k – 15 = 10k – 4 (A1)
k=4 (AG)

(b) 11, 18, 25 (A1)

(c) 7 (A1)

(d) U20 = 11 + 19  7 (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for using the correct formula with
candidate’s values
= 144 (A1)(ft)(G2)

15
(e) S15  (2  11  14  7) (M1)
2
= 900 (A1)(ft)(G2)
Note: Award (M1) for using the correct formula with
candidate’s values
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16. Two students Ann and Ben play a game. Each time Ann passes GO she receives $15. Each time
Ben passes GO he receives 8% of the amount he already has. Both students start with $100.

(a) How much money will Ann have after she has passed GO 10 times?

(b) How much money will Ben have after he passes GO 10 times?

(c) How many times will the students have to pass GO for Ben to have more money than
Ann?
(Total 6 marks)

(a) 100 + 15 × 10 (M1)

= 250 (A1)
OR
250 (using table function of the GDC) (G2) (C2)

(b) 100(1.08)10 (M1)

= 215.89 (A1)
OR
215.89 (using table function of the GDC) (G2) (C2)

(c) 100 + 15x = 100(1.08)x (M1)

After 16 years (A1)
Note: Candidate can use trial and error so not
necessary to see the first line to award (A2).
OR
16 years (using table function of the GDC). (G2) (C2)
[6]

17. The first five terms of an arithmetic sequence are shown below.

2, 6, 10, 14, 18

(a) Write down the sixth number in the sequence.

(b) Calculate the 200th term.

(c) Calculate the sum of the first 90 terms of the sequence.

(Total 8 marks)

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 (a) The sixth number is 22 (C1)
(b) u200 = 2 + 199 × 4 (M1)(A1)(A1)
= 798 (A1) (C4)
Note: Award (A1) for a = 2 stated or used, (A1) for d = 4 stated
or used.

90 90
(c) S90 = (2 × 2 + 89 × 4) or (2 + 358) (M1)(A1)
2 2
= 16 200 (A1) (C3)
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18. (a) The first term of an arithmetic sequence is –16 and the eleventh term is 39.
Calculate the value of the common difference.

16
(b) The third term of a geometric sequence is 12 and the fifth term is .
3
All the terms in the sequence are positive.
Calculate the value of the common ratio.
(Total 8 marks)

(a) u1 = –16, u1 + 10d = 39 (M1)

–16 + 10d = 39 (A1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct formula, (A1) for correct
numbers.
10d = 39 + 16 = 55 (A1)
d = 5.5 (A1) (C4)

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 (b) u1r2 = 12 (M1)
16
u1r4 = (A1)
3
Note: Award (M1) for correct formula, (A1) for correct
numbers.
 16 
 
r   
2 3 16 4
(M1)
12 36 9
2
r (A1) (C4)
3
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19. The nth term of an arithmetic sequence is given by un = 63 – 4n.

(a) Calculate the values of the first two terms of this sequence.
(2)

(b) Which term of the sequence is –13?

(2)

(c) Two consecutive terms of this sequence, uk and uk + 1, have a sum of 34. Find k.
(3)
(Total 7 marks)

(a) u1 = 59 u2 = 55 (A1)(A1) 2

(b) 63 – 4n = –13 –4n = –76 n = 19 (M1)(A1) or (G2) 2

(c) 63 – 4k + 63 – 4(k + 1) = 34
–8k = –88 k = 11 (M1)(M1)(A1) 3
Note: Award (M1) for the terms 15 and 19.
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20. The sixth term of an arithmetic sequence is 24. The common difference is 8.

(a) Calculate the first term of the sequence.

The sum of the first n terms is 600.

(b) Calculate the value of n.

(Total 8 marks)

(a) u6 = u1 + 5d = 24
u1 + 5 × 8 = 24 (M1)(A1)
u1 = 24 – 40
= –16 (A1) (C3)

n
(b) Sn = (2 × –16 + (n – 1)8) (M1)(A1)
2
n
600 = (–32 + 8n – 8) (A1)
2
1200 = –40n + 8n2
150 = –5n + n2 (A1)
(n – 15)(n + 10) = 0
n = 15 or –10 (A1) (C5)
Note: Not all the steps of working out need to be shown.
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21. The fourth term of an arithmetic sequence is 12 and the tenth term is 42.

(a) Given that the first term is u1 and the common difference is d, write down two equations
in u1 and d that satisfy this information.

(b) Solve the equations to find the values of u1 and d.

(Total 8 marks)

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 (a) u1 + 3d = 12 (A1)(A1)
u1 + 9d = 42 (A1)(A1) (C4)
Note: Award (A1) for left hand side correct, (A1) for right hand
side correct.

(b) 6d = 30 (A1)
d=5 (A1)
u1 = –3 (M1)(A1) (C4)
Note: Follow through (ft) from candidate's equations.
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22. Ann and John go to a swimming pool.

They both swim the first length of the pool in 2 minutes.
The time John takes to swim a length is 6 seconds more than he took to swim the previous
length.
The time Ann takes to swim a length is 1.05 times that she took to swim the previous length.

(a) (i) Find the time John takes to swim the third length.

(ii) Show that Ann takes 2.205 minutes to swim the third length.
(3)

(b) Find the time taken for Ann to swim a total of 10 lengths of the pool.
(3)
(Total 6 marks)

(a) (i) 2 minutes + 6 seconds + 6 seconds = 2 minutes 12 seconds (M1)(A1)

(ii) 2(1.05)2 = 2.205 (M1)(AG) 3

(b) 2 + 2 × 1.05 + 2 × 1.052 + ... + 2 × 1.059

2(1.0510  1)
= = 25.2 minutes (or 25 minutes 12 seconds) (M1)(A1)(A1) 3
(1.05  1)
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23. A National Lottery is offering prizes in a new competition. The winner may choose one of the
following.

Option one: $1000 each week for 10 weeks.

Option two: $250 in the first week, $450 in the second week, $650 in the third week,
increasing by $200 each week for a total of 10 weeks.

Option three: $10 in the first week, $20 in the second week, $40 in the third week
continuing to double for a total of 10 weeks.

(a) Calculate the amount you receive in the tenth week, if you select

(i) option two;

(ii) option three.

(6)

(b) What is the total amount you receive if you select option two?
(2)

(c) Which option has the greatest total value? Justify your answer by showing all appropriate
calculations.
(4)
(Total 12 marks)

(a) (i) a = $250 (A1)

d = $200 (A1)
T10 = 250 + 9 × 200
= 2050 (A1)
Note: Award the marks for the values of ‘a’ and ‘d’ if they are
correctly substituted into the formula without being explicitly
stated.

(ii) a = $10 (A1)

r=2 (A1)
9
T0 = 10 × 2
= 5120 (A1) 6
Note: Award the marks for the values of ‘a’ and ‘r’ if they are
correctly substituted into the formula without being explicitly
stated.

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 10
(b) S10 = (250 + 2050) (M1)
2
= 11500 (A1)
OR
10
S10 = {2 × 250 + (10 – 1) × 200} (M1)
2
= 11500 (A1) 2

(c) Option One: $10000 (A1)

Option Two: $11500
10(210  1)
Option Three: S10 = (M1)
2 1
= 10 230 (A1)
Therefore, Option Two would be best. (R1) 4
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24. On Vera’s 18th birthday she was given an allowance from her parents. She was given the
following choices.

Choice A $100 every month of the year.

Choice B A fixed amount of $1100 at the beginning of the year, to be invested at an interest
rate of 12% per annum, compounded monthly.
Choice C $75 the first month and an increase of $5 every month thereafter.
Choice D $80 the first month and an increase of 5% every month.

(a) Assuming that Vera does not spend any of her allowance during the year, calculate, for
each of the choices, how much money she would have at the end of the year.
(8)

(b) Which of the choices do you think that Vera should choose? Give a reason for your
answer.
(2)

(c) On her 19th birthday Vera invests $1200 in a bank that pays interest at r% per annum
compounded annually. Vera would like to buy a scooter costing $1452 on her
21st birthday. What rate will the bank have to offer her to enable her to buy the scooter?
(4)
(Total 14 marks)

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 (a) Choice A = 100 × 12 = $1200 (A1)
12
Choice B = 1100 1  12  = $1239.51 (M1) (A1)
 1200 
Choice C = 75 + 80 + … (M1)
= 12 {2  75  11  5}  $1230 (A1)
2
Choice D = 80 + 80 × 1.05 + 80 × 1.052 + … (M1)
80(1.0512 – 1)
=  $1273.37 (M1) (A1)
(1.05 – 1)
Note: Award method marks if candidate works out each
amount. But the answer has to be accurate to receive the mark
of (A1).
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(b) Option D because the total allowance is the highest (C1) (R1) 2
2
(c) 1200 1  r  = 1452 (A1)
 100 
2
1  r  = 1452 = 1.21 (A1)
 100  1200
1  r  = 1.21 = 1.1 (A1)
 100 
r = 0.1
100
r = 10% (A1) 4
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25. The first four terms of an arithmetic sequence are shown below.

1, 5, 9, 13,......

(a) Write down the nth term of the sequence.

(b) Calculate the 100th term of the sequence.

(c) Find the sum of the first 100 terms of the sequence.

(Total 4 marks)

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 (a) 4n – 3 (A1)
(b) 397 (A1)
100
(c) S100 = [(2 × 1) + (99 × 4)] or 50(1 + 397) (M1)
2
= 19 900 (A1)
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26. Mr Jones decides to increase the amount of money he spends on food by d GBP every year. In
the first year he spends a GBP. In the 8th year he spends twice as much as in the 4th year. In the
20th year he spends 4000 GBP.

Find the value of d.

(Total 4 marks)

4th term = a + 3d
8th term = a + 7d
20th term = a + 19d (M2)
Note: Award (M1) for each correct answer up to a maximum
of [2 marks].
a + 7d = 2(a + 3d)
a + 19d = 4000 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for any one correct equation.
d = 200 (A1)
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27. A woman deposits $100 into her son’s savings account on his first birthday. On his second
birthday she deposits $125, $150 on his third birthday, and so on.

(a) How much money would she deposit into her son’s account on his 17th birthday?

(b) How much in total would she have deposited after her son’s 17th birthday?

(Total 4 marks)

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 (a) a = 100 d = 25
T17 = 100 + (17 – 1)×25 (M1)
= $500 (A1) (C2)

n
(b) Sn = (a + l)
2
17
S17 = (100 + 500) (M1)
2
= $5100 (A1)
Note: Allow follow through from candidate’s answer for T17,
which is l
OR
n
Sn = {2a + (n – 1)d}
2
17
S17 = {2×100 + (17 – 1)×25} (M1)
2
= $5100 (A1) (C2)
OR
Table
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