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GRADE 12

MATHEMATICS

ASSIGNMENT - MARCH 2021

MARKS: 60
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFROMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. This question paper consists of 5 questions.


2. Answer all the questions.
3. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, et cetera that you have used in determining your
answers.
4. An approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non graphical) may be used,
unless stated otherwise.
5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question
paper.
6. It is in your own interest to write legibly and to present the work neatly.
QUESTION 1

1.1 The sequence 1 ; 5 ; 11 ; 19 ; .......is a quadratic sequence.

1.1.1 Determine an expression for the nth term of the sequence. (4)

1.1.2 Which term of the sequence is 2 549? (4)

1.2 The following sequence of numbers is given: -2 ; -3 ; -6 ; -11 ; .........

1.2.1 Determine an expression for the nth term of the sequence. (4)

1.2.2 Explain why the sequence of numbers will never contain a positive term. (1)
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QUESTION 2

2.1 Determine the sum to 50 terms of the arithmetic series whose seventh term is 33 and
whose fifteenth term is 65. (6)

2.1.1 Write the series in sigma notation. (4)


[10]

QUESTION 3

3.1 Evaluate: (4)


∞
4 𝑘−1
∑ 10 ( )
5
𝑘=1

3.2 The first two terms of a convergent series are k and 6. The sum to infinity is 25. Calculate
the value(s) of k. (6)
[10]

QUESTION 4
𝑛
4.1 The sum of n terms is given by 𝑆𝑛 = (4 + 𝑛). Determine the value of T6 . (3)
2

4.2 Fifty-five round water pipes are stacked as shown on the figure. Use an applicable formula
to determine the number of pipes that must be placed in the bottom layer in order to have
one pipe in the top layer. (6)
[9]

QUESTION 5
5.1 For what values of 𝑥 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 (𝑥 + 1) + (𝑥 + 1)2 + (𝑥 + 1)3 … …. converge? (4)

5.2 A ladder has 50 rungs. The bottom rung is 1m long. Each rung is 12,5mm shorter than the
rung beneath is. Determine the total length of wood required to make 50 rungs. (5)

5.3 The 9th term and the 6th term of a geometric sequence are 80 and 10 respectively.

5.3.1 Find the first term and the constant ratio. (5)

5.3.2 Find the number of terms in this sequence if the last term is 5 120. (4)
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TOTAL: 60

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