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MATHEMATICS P1
NOVEMBER 2012

GRADE 11

DATE: 16 November 2012

TIME: 3 hours
MARKS: 150
EXAMINER: M.NURMANOV

This question paper consists of 7 pages, 1 diagram sheet and 1 information sheet.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions:

1. This question paper consists of NINE questions. Answer ALL the questions.

2. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. that you have used in deter-
mining the answers.

3. An approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical) may be

used, unless stated otherwise.

4. If necessary, answers should be rounded off to TWO decimal places, unless stated
otherwise.

5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.

6. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.

7. It is in your own interest to write neatly and legibly.

8. Write all your solutions only in this question/answer booklet.

9. After the examination you must hand in ANSWER SHEET ONLY.

Good Luck!!!

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QUESTION 1
1.1 Solve for x, correct to TWO decimal places, where necessary:

1.1.1 3x2-5x=2 (3)

1.1.2 (x+1)(x-3) > 12 (4)

1.1.3 √ x+ 3=1+ x (4)

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1.1.4 x− =5 (4)
x

1.2 Solve for r and p simultaneously:

6r + 5rp – 5p = 8
r+p=2 (7)

1.3 Simplify completely without use if a calculator

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QUESTION 2

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Consider the function f ( x )= −1 .
x−2

2.1 Calculate the intercepts of the graph of f with the axes. (3)

2.2 Sketch the graph of f . (3)

2.3 Write down the range of y = − f (x) . (1)

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2.4 Describe, in words, the transformation of f to g if g ( x )= −1 (2)
−x−2

2.5 For which values of x is f (x)>0 (2)

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QUESTION 3
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The graphs of the function s f ( x )=−2 x 2 +8 x+ 10 and g ( x )= are sketched below.
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G and H are the x-intercepts of f.

D is the turning point of f.

Points A, B and C are the points of intersection of f and g.

3.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of the graph of g. (2)

3.2 Determine the coordinates of H. (4)

3.3 Determine the range of f. (4)

3.4 Verify that C is the point (1 ; 16). (2)

3.5 Determine the coordinates of the turning point of p if p(x) = f (3x) . (3)
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QUESTION 4
Consider the function f ( x )=3 x .

4.1 Determine an equation for f -1 in the form f -1 = … (1)

4.2 Sketch, in your ANSWER BOOK, the graphs of f and f -1 , showing clearly ALL
intercepts with the axes. (4)

4.3 Write down the domain of f -1 . (2)

4.4 For which values of x will f (x). f -1 (x) ≤ 0 ? (2)

4.5 Write down the range of h(x) = 3−x – 4 (2)

4.6 Write down an equation for g if the graph of g is the image of the graph of f after f has
been translated two units to the right and reflected about the x-axis. (2)

4.7 Is f an increasing or decreasing function? Give a reason for your answer. (2)

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QUESTION 5

5.1 The sequence 4; x; y; 18 is such that 4, x and y form an arithmetic sequence and
x, y and 18 form a geometric sequence.

5.1.1 Using the common difference of the arithmetic sequence, determine y in terms of x. (2)

5.1.2 Using the common ratio of the geometric sequence, determine y in terms of x. (2)

5.1.3 Hence,or otherwise, calculate the value(s) of x and y. (6)

5.2 If x+1; 4x-3 and 5x-1 are the first three terms of an arithmetic sequence:

5.2.1 Write down the numerical values of the first three terms. (3)

5.2.2 If the nth term is 99, calculate n. (2)

5.2.3 If sum of the first n terms equal to 1030. Find n. (4)

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QUESTION 6

A sequence with the general term Tn= an2 +bn+c , is given. The first term of the sequence is 5.
The value of the first difference of the sequence is 6. The second difference of the sequence is 4
and is also constant.

6.1 Write down the first three terms of the sequence. (2)

6.2 Determine nth term (the general rule in terms of n ) of this quadratic sequence. (6)

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QUESTION 7

7.1 A geometric sequence with positive terms has a 4th term of 18 and a 8th term of 1458.
Find the first term and the common ratio. (5)

7.2 The first four terms of a geometric sequence are 81, x, y and 3.

7.2.1 Calculate the value of x and y. (5)

7.2.2 the geometric series 81+ x + y + 3 + ... is convergent. Determine S∞ . (3)

7.3 The first two terms of a geometric sequence and an arithmetic sequence are the same.
The first term is 12.The sum of the first three terms of the geometric sequence is 3 more
than the sum of the first three terms of the arithmetic sequence.

Determine TWO possible values for the common ratio, r, of the geometric sequence. (6)

7.4 Evaluate: 3k-5 (4)

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QUESTION 8
8.1 The bank charges interest at 9% per annum, compounded monthly on the loan amount.
Lerato works out that the loan will carry an effective interest rate of 9,6% per annum.
Is her calculation correct or not? Justify your answer with appropriate calculations. (4)

8.2 Rowan plans to buy a car for R125 000,00. He pays a deposit of 15% and takes out a bank loan
for the balance. The bank charges 12,5% p.a. compounded monthly.

8.2.1 Calculate the value of the loan borrowed from the bank (1)

8.2.2 Calculate the monthly repayment on the car if the loan is repaid over 6 years (5)

8.2.3 What is the balance of the loan immediately after Rowan has made the
45 payment? (4)
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QUESTION 9
While preparing for the 2014 Soccer WORLD Cup, a group of investors decided to build a guesthouse
with single and double bedrooms to hire out to visitors. They came up with the following constraints
for the guesthouse:

 There must be at least one single bedroom.

 They intend to build at least 10 bedrooms altogether, but not more than 15.
 Furthermore, the number of double bedrooms must be at least twice the number of single
bedrooms.
 There should not be more than 12 double bedrooms.

Let the number of single bedrooms be x and the number of double bedrooms be y.

9.1 Write down the constraints as a system of inequalities. (6)

9.2 Represent the system of constraints on the graph paper provided on DIAGRAM SHEET.
Indicate the feasible region by means of shading. (7)

9.3 According to these constraints, could the guesthouse have 5 single bedrooms and 8 single
bedrooms ? Motivate your answer. (2)

9.4 The rental for a single bedroom is R600 per night and R900 per night for a double
bedroom.How many rooms of each type of bedroom should the constractor build so that
the guesthouse produces the largest income per night? Use a search line to determine your
answer and assume that all bedrooms in the guesthouse are fully occupied. (3)

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DIAGRAM SHEET

QUESTION 9.2

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