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Cambridge International Advanced Level

MARK SCHEME for the October/November 2015 series

9709 MATHEMATICS
9709/33 Paper 3, maximum raw mark 75

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of
the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not
indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners meeting before marking began,
which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner
Report for Teachers.

Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2015 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some
Cambridge O Level components.

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Mark Scheme Notes

Marks are of the following three types:

M Method mark, awarded for a valid method applied to the problem. Method marks are
not lost for numerical errors, algebraic slips or errors in units. However, it is not usually
sufficient for a candidate just to indicate an intention of using some method or just to
quote a formula; the formula or idea must be applied to the specific problem in hand,
e.g. by substituting the relevant quantities into the formula. Correct application of a
formula without the formula being quoted obviously earns the M mark and in some
cases an M mark can be implied from a correct answer.

A Accuracy mark, awarded for a correct answer or intermediate step correctly obtained.
Accuracy marks cannot be given unless the associated method mark is earned (or
implied).

B Mark for a correct result or statement independent of method marks.

When a part of a question has two or more method steps, the M marks are generally
independent unless the scheme specifically says otherwise; and similarly when there are
several B marks allocated. The notation DM or DB (or dep*) is used to indicate that a
particular M or B mark is dependent on an earlier M or B (asterisked) mark in the scheme.
When two or more steps are run together by the candidate, the earlier marks are implied and
full credit is given.

The symbol implies that the A or B mark indicated is allowed for work correctly following
on from previously incorrect results. Otherwise, A or B marks are given for correct work
only. A and B marks are not given for fortuitously correct answers or results obtained from
incorrect working.

Note: B2 or A2 means that the candidate can earn 2 or 0.

B2/1/0 means that the candidate can earn anything from 0 to 2.

The marks indicated in the scheme may not be subdivided. If there is genuine doubt whether
a candidate has earned a mark, allow the candidate the benefit of the doubt. Unless
otherwise indicated, marks once gained cannot subsequently be lost, e.g. wrong working
following a correct form of answer is ignored.

Wrong or missing units in an answer should not lead to the loss of a mark unless the
scheme specifically indicates otherwise.

For a numerical answer, allow the A or B mark if a value is obtained which is correct to 3 s.f.,
or which would be correct to 3 s.f. if rounded (1 d.p. in the case of an angle). As stated
above, an A or B mark is not given if a correct numerical answer arises fortuitously from
incorrect working. For Mechanics questions, allow A or B marks for correct answers which
arise from taking g equal to 9.8 or 9.81 instead of 10.

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The following abbreviations may be used in a mark scheme or used on the scripts:

AEF Any Equivalent Form (of answer is equally acceptable)

AG Answer Given on the question paper (so extra checking is needed to ensure that
the detailed working leading to the result is valid)

BOD Benefit of Doubt (allowed when the validity of a solution may not be absolutely
clear)

CAO Correct Answer Only (emphasising that no follow through from a previous error
is allowed)

CWO Correct Working Only often written by a fortuitous answer

ISW Ignore Subsequent Working

MR Misread

PA Premature Approximation (resulting in basically correct work that is insufficiently

accurate)

SOS See Other Solution (the candidate makes a better attempt at the same question)

SR Special Ruling (detailing the mark to be given for a specific wrong solution, or a
case where some standard marking practice is to be varied in the light of a
particular circumstance)

Penalties

MR 1 A penalty of MR 1 is deducted from A or B marks when the data of a question or

part question are genuinely misread and the object and difficulty of the question
remain unaltered. In this case all A and B marks then become follow through
marks. MR is not applied when the candidate misreads his own figures this is
regarded as an error in accuracy. An MR 2 penalty may be applied in particular
cases if agreed at the coordination meeting.

PA 1 This is deducted from A or B marks in the case of premature approximation.

The PA 1 penalty is usually discussed at the meeting.

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1 Draw curve with increasing gradient existing for negative and positive values of x M1

Draw correct curve passing through the origin A1 [2]

2 Either State correct unsimplified x 2 or x 3 term M1

Obtain a = 9 A1
Obtain b = 45 A1

5

Or Use chain rule to differentiate twice to obtain form k (1 + 9 x) 3 M1
5

Obtain f ( x ) = 18(1 + 9 x) 3 and hence a = 9 A1
8

Obtain f ( x ) = 270(1 + 9 x) 3 and hence b = 45 A1 [3]

3 Use correct quotient rule or equivalent to find first derivative M1*

(1 + tan x) sec 2 x sec 2 x(2 tan x)
Obtain or equivalent A1
(1 + tan x) 2
1
Substitute x = to find gradient dep M1*
4
3
Obtain A1
2
1
Form equation of tangent at x = M1
4
3
Obtain y = x + 1.68 or equivalent A1 [6]
2

dy y& dy
4 (i) Use = and equate to 4 M1
dx x& dx
4 p3
Obtain = 4 or equivalent A1
2p + 3
Confirm given result p = 3 2 p + 3 correctly A1 [3]

(ii) Evaluate p 3 2 p + 3 or p 3 2 p 3 or equivalent at 1.8 and 2.0 M1

Justify result with correct calculations and argument
(0.076 and 0.087 or 0.77 and 1 respectively) A1 [2]

(iii) Use the iterative process correctly at least once with 1.8 pn 2.0 M1
Obtain final answer 1.89 A1
Show sufficient iterations to at least 4 d.p. to justify 1.89 or show sign change in
interval (1.885, 1.895) A1 [3]

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5 State du = 3 sin x dx or equivalent B1

Use identity sin 2 x = 2 sin x cos x B1
Carry out complete substitution, for x and dx M1
8 2u
Obtain u
du , or equivalent A1
1 3
Integrate to obtain expression of form au 2 + bu 2 , ab 0 M1*
1 3
4
Obtain correct 16u 2 u 2 A1
3

Apply correct limits correctly dep M1*

20
Obtain or exact equivalent A1 [8]
3

6 State or imply sin A cos 45 + cos A sin 45 = 2 2 cos A B1

Divide by cos A to find value of tan A M1
Obtain tan A = 3 A1
Use identity sec 2 B = 1 + tan 2 B B1
Solve three-term quadratic equation and find tan B M1
3
Obtain tan B = only A1
2
tan A tan B
Substitute numerical values in M1
1 + tan A tan B
3
Obtain A1 [8]
11

7 (i) Either Substitute x = 1 and evaluate M1

Obtain 0 and conclude x + 1 is a factor A1

Or Divide by x + 1 and obtain a constant remainder M1

Obtain remainder = 0 and conclude x + 1 is a factor A1 [2]

(ii) Attempt division, or equivalent, at least as far as quotient 4 x 2 + kx M1

Obtain complete quotient 4 x 2 5x 6 A1
A B C
State form + + A1
x + 1 x 2 4x + 3
Use relevant method for finding at least one constant M1
Obtain one of A = 2, B = 1, C = 8 A1
Obtain all three values A1
Integrate to obtain three terms each involving natural logarithm of linear form M1
Obtain 2 ln( x + 1) + ln( x 2) + 2 ln(4 x + 3) , condoning no use of modulus signs
and absence of + c A1 [8]

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8 (i) Express a general point on the line in single component form, e.g. ( , 2 3 , 8 + 4 ) ,
substitute in equation of plane and solve for M1
Obtain = 3 A1
Obtain (3, 7, 4) A1 [3]

(ii) State or imply normal vector to plane is 4i j + 5k B1

Carry out process for evaluating scalar product of two relevant vectors M1
Using the correct process for the moduli, divide the scalar product by the product
of the moduli and evaluate sin 1 or cos1 of the result. M1
Obtain 54.8 or 0.956 radians A1 [4]

(iii) Either Find at least one position of C by translating by appropriate multiple

of direction vector i 3j + 4k from A or B M1
Obtain (3, 11, 20) A1
Obtain (9, 25, 28) A1

Or Form quadratic equation in by considering BC 2 = 4AB 2 M1

Obtain 262 156 702 = 0 or equivalent and hence = 3, = 9 A1
Obtain (3, 11, 20) and (9, 25, 28) A1 [3]

9 (a) Either Find w using conjugate of 1+ 3i M1

7i
Obtain or equivalent A1
5
Square x + iy form to find w 2 M1
48 14i
Obtain w 2 = and confirm modulus is 2 A1
25
Use correct process for finding argument of w 2 M1
Obtain 0.284 radians or 16.3 A1

Or 1 Find w using conjugate of 1+ 3i M1

7i
Obtain or equivalent A1
5
Find modulus of w and hence of w 2 M1
Confirm modulus is 2 A1
Find argument of w and hence of w 2 M1
Obtain 0.284 radians or 16.3 A1

Or 2 Square both sides to obtain (8 + 6i) w 2 = 12 + 16i B1

2
Find w using relevant conjugate M1
Use correct process for finding modulus of w 2 M1
Confirm modulus is 2 A1
Use correct process for finding argument of w 2 M1
Obtain 0.284 radians or 16.3 A1

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Or 3 Find modulus of LHS and RHS M1

Find argument of LHS and RHS M1
Obtain 10 e 1.249 i w = 20 e 1.107 i or equivalent A1
Obtain w = 2 e 0.1419i or equivalent A1
Use correct process for finding w 2 M1
Obtain 2 and 0.284 radians or 16.3 A1

Or 4 Find moduli of 2 + 4i and 1+ 3i M1

Obtain 20 and 10 A1
Obtain w 2 = 2 correctly A1
Find arg(2 + 4i) and arg(1 + 3i) M1
2
Use correct process for arg( w ) A1
Obtain 0.284 radians or 16.3 A1

Or 5 Let w = a + ib , form and solve simultaneous equations in a and b M1

7 1
a = and b = A1
5 5
Find modulus of w and hence of w 2 M1
Confirm modulus is 2 A1
Find argument of w and hence of w 2 M1
Obtain 0.284 radians or 16.3 A1

Or 6 Find w using conjugate of 1+ 3i M1

7i
Obtain or equivalent A1
5
Use w 2 = ww M1
Confirm modulus is 2 A1
Find argument of w and hence of w 2 M1
Obtain 0.284 radians or 16.3 A1 [6]

(b) Draw circle with centre the origin and radius 5 B1

Draw straight line parallel to imaginary axis in correct position B1
Use relevant trigonometry on a correct diagram to find argument(s) M1
1
i
Obtain 5e 3 or equivalents in required form A1 [4]

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dN
10 (i) State = k ( N 150 ) B1 [1]
dt

dN
(ii) Substitute = 60 and N = 900 to find value of k M1
dt
Obtain k = 0.08 A1
Separate variables and obtain general solution involving ln( N 150) M1*
Obtain ln( N 150) = 0.08t + c (following their k ) or ln( N 150) = kt + c A1
Substitute t = 0 and N = 650 to find c dep M1*
Obtain ln( N 150) = 0.08t + ln500 or equivalent A1
Obtain N = 500e 0.08t + 150 A1 [7]

(iii) Either Substitute t = 15 to find N or solve for t with N = 2000 M1

Obtain Either N = 1810 or t = 16.4 and conclude target not met A1 [2]

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