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2008 Mathematic Mata
Pelaja
Analysis Of Mathematic
ran
(2004-2007)
PAPER 1
TOPICS
2004 2005 2006 2007
1 Polygon 1 ,11 7 6,7 7 6,7
2 Transformations 1, 11 19,10 9,10 9,10 9,10
F Trigonometry 1
3 13 - - -

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R 4 Algebraic Expressions 1,11,111 20 - 19,20 19
M 5 Algebraic Formulae 21 21 21 20
6 Algebraic Fractions 19 20 - 21
1-3 Linear Equations 1,11
7 22 22 22 22
8 Indices 23,24 23,24 23 23,24
9 Linear Inequalities 25,26 25 24 25
10 Graph of Functions 1 - - - -
11 Solid Geometry 1,11,111 - - - -
12 Circles 1,11 - - - -
13 Statistics 1,11 27,28 27 25,26 26,27
1 Standard Forms 1,2,3,4 1,2,3 1,2,3,4 1,2,3
2 Quadratic Expressions and Equations - 19 - -
F
3 Set 30,31,32 29,30,31 29,30,31 29,30,31
O
R 4 Mathematical Reasoning - - - -
M 5 The Straight Lines 33,34 32,33 32,33 32,33
6 Statistics III - 26 27 -
4
7 Probability I - - 34,35 34,35
8 Circles III 8 8 8 8
9 Trigonometry II 11,12 11,12,13 11,12,13 11,12,13
10 Angles of Elevation and Depression 15,16 15 15,16 15
11 Lines and Plane in 3-Dimension 14 14 14 14
1 Number Base 5,6 4,5 5,6 4,5
2 Graph of Functions II 28 28 28 28
F
3 Transformations III - - - -
O
R 4 Matrices 40 39,40 39.40 39,40
M 5 Variations 38,39 36,37,38 36,37,38 36,37,38
6 Gradient and the Area under a Graph - - - -
5
7 Probability II 35,36,37 34,35 - -
8 Bearing 18 16 17 16
9 The Earth as a Sphere 17 17,18 18 17,18
10 Plan and Elevation - - - -
TOTAL 40 40 40 40
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is
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2008 Mathematic Mata
Pelaja
ran

PAPER 1
TOPICS
2004 2005 2006 2007
1 Polygon 1 ,11
2 Transformations 1, 11
F Trigonometry 1
3
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O
R 4 Algebraic Expressions 1,11,111
M 5 Algebraic Formulae
6 Algebraic Fractions
1-3 Linear Equations 1,11 2 4 2
7 5
8 Indices
9 Linear Inequalities 3
10 Graph of Functions 1
11 Solid Geometry 1,11,111 2 6 5 11
12 Circles 1,11 9 7 8 6
13 Statistics 1,11
1 Standard Forms
2 Quadratic Expressions and Equations 7 1 3 3
F
3 Set 1 1
O
R 4 Mathematical Reasoning 4 8 6 7
M 5 The Straight Lines 6 5 10 5
6 Statistics III 14 14 14 16
4
7 Probability I
8 Circles III
9 Trigonometry II
10 Angles of Elevation and Depression
11 Lines and Plane in 3-Dimension 3 4 2 4
1 Number Base
2 Graph of Functions II 12 12 13 1,12
F
3 Transformations III 13 13 12 15
O
R 4 Matrices 8 11 11 9
M 5 Variations
6 Gradient and the Area under a Graph 11 10 9 10
5
7 Probability II 10 9 7 8
8 Bearing
9 The Earth as a Sphere 16 16 16 14
10 Plan and Elevation 15 15 15 13
TOTAL 40 40 40 40
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Paper 1
1 hour 15 minutes
Answer all question

1. Round off 3.0364 correct to three significant figures. A 64o

B 74o
A 3.036 C 104o
B 3.04 D 106o
C 3.03
D 3.037
7.
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–5 S
2 Express 1.354 x 10 as a single number

A 0.001354
B 0.0001354 75
0

C 0.00001354 y
D 135400 P Q R

DIAGRAM 2
0.35
3 70
000 = In diagram 2, PQR is the tangent to the circle at Q.
Find the value of y.
A 5 x 102
B 5 x 10-2 A 30o
C 5 x 10-4 B 45o
D 5 x 10-6 C 55o
D 75o

4. Given 5 x 83 + 6 x 82 + 8k = 56708 , find the value of k. 8.

T H S

A 0 K x
B 6
C 7
U R
D 561 o
27

5. 110102 + 11112 =
P Q
A 100112
B 110102 DIAGRAM 3
C 1010012 Diagram 3, PQRSTU is a regular hexagon. H and K are
D 1100012 midpoints of TS and UT respectively. The value of x is

6. H
U T A 106.5o
B 140o
x
V y C 150.5o
D 175o
N

0
76
DIAGRAM 1
K L M
Diagram 1, LMNTUV is a regular hexagon. KLM and HVL
are straight lines. Find the value of x + y .

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9. Diagram 4 shows seven points on a square grid. L is the 11. It is given that cos 0 = 0.3420 and 180º < 0 < 360º,
image of K under a reflection. find the value of 0.

A 70º
B 110º
C 250º
P
D 290º
L

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Q T 0 0
DIAGRAM 6
R S
-1

12. Diagram 6 shows the graph of y = - sin 0 . The value of 0 is

DIAGRAM 4 A 90º
B 180º
The axis of reflection is the straight line that joins P and C 270º
D 360º
A Q B R C S D T

13. Factorise k ( 3 + 2k ) – 35 completely

10
y A ( 2k – 7 )( k – 5 )
U B ( 2k – 7 )( k + 5 )
6
C ( 2k + 7 )( k – 5 )
5 D ( 2k + 7 )( k + 5 )
M R V
4
3 14 S T R
2 W
1 x P Q
-2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
-1 M L

-2
H K
-3
-4
DIAGRAM 7

Diagram 7 shows a cuboid. Name the angle between the

planes HKRT and PQKH.
DIAGRAM 5
A THK
Diagram 5, UVWM is given a clockwise rotation of 270o
B QRK
about point R, the coordinates of the image of point U are
C QKR
D TRK
A (4,3)
B (5,6)
C (7,2)
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2
H 20. Given that m + = mn, express m in terms of n.
n
2 2
A C
n²-1 n²-n
2
B D 2
20 m 1-n² n-n²

DIAGRAM 8 h+3 2+3k

K 25 m L 21. - =
3hk 6k
15. Diagram 8, K and L are on a horizontal ground. H is 20 m 2-hk hk-2
vertically above L. Find the angle of depression of K from A C
2hk 2hk
H.
2+hk
B D 6+3hk
2hk 6hk
A 38.7º
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B 43º
2
C 50.7º 22. If y = 6y -2, then y =
3
D 51.3º 1 2
A C
4 3
North 3 1
B D
8 3
North
P 3
230º 23. can be written as
DIAGRAM 9 x-7
2 7
Q A 3x-7 C x
3
2 -7
16. Diagram 9 shows the position of points P and Q. Find the B 3x7 D x
3
bearing of point P from point Q
1

A 050º B 130º C 250º D 310º 24. It is given that 37 ÷ 3n = 9 , find the value of n.
2

A - 6 B 4 C 5 D 6
17. P (37º N,76º W) and Q are two points on the earth`s surface.
PQ is the diameter of the earth. Find the location of Q .
25. List all the integres x that satisfy the inequalities
A ( 37º S , 76º E ) 3 < 2x – 4 ≤ 14 - x
B ( 143º S , 76º W )
C ( 37º S , 104º E ) A 4,5 B 3,4,5 C 4,5,6 D 3,4,5,6
D ( 143º S, 104º E )
26. Pictograph in Table 1 shows the total marks obtained by
18. H ( 50º N, 20º E) and K are two points on the surface four classes in a quiz.
of the earth. K lies 3 600 nautical miles to the south of H.
The latitude of point K is
5 Taufik * *
A 10º S B 60º S C 60º N D 110º S 5 Hidayah * * * *
5 Rahmah *
19. ( 4k – 1 )² = 5 Ikhtiar * * *
* represents 25 marks
A 16k² + 8k – 1 Table 1
B 16k² – 8k + 1
C 16k² – 8k – 1 If the data in Table 1 is represented by a pie chart, find the
D 16k² + 1 angle of a sector which represent the total marks obtained
by 5 Ikhtiar.

A 75 B 108 C 144 D 216

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27 31. List all the subsets of P = {h,k}

Score 1 2 3 4 5 6
Number 5 8 2 20 4 6 A {h},{k}
of pupils B {},{h},{k}
Table 2 C {h},{k},{h,k}
Table 2 shows scores obtained by a group of students in a D {},{h},{k},{h,k}
game. Number of pupils who get score less than the mode
score is
32. Find the y-intercept of the straight line 2x + 4y = 8
A 6 B 10 C 15 D 25
A - 4 B 2 C 4 D 8
y
y = x³ + 5

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33 Diagram 12 shows a straight line HK on a Cartesian lane.
y

(1,k) 12
K
x
0
H
x
-4 0
DIAGRAM 10
DIAGRAM 12
28. Diagram 10 shows the graph of the function y = x³ + 5 The gradient of HK is
Find the value of k.
A - 3 B - 2 C 3 D 4
A 3 B 4 C 5 D 6

24 12 33 48 52 60 19 76
29. Diagram 11 is a Venn diagram which shows the number
of elements in set P, and set Q. DIAGRAM 13

ξ P Q 34. Diagram 13 shows 8 cards . A card is picked at random.

State the probability that a number that is divisible by 6 is
picked.
6 4 2 1 1 1 3
A
2 B 4 C 8 D 8

35. A box contains of 10 blue marbles and 15 black marbles.

DIAGRAM 11
Two marbles are picked At random from the box. The
probability of picking two different colours of marbles is
If ∩ (ξ) = 30, find ∩ ( P Q )′
∩
1 1 2 3
A B C D
A 12 B 15 C 14 D 18 4 2 5 5

36. If p α √q and p = 6, q = - 8 and h = 2 , find the value of v

∩
30. Given the universal set, ξ = K L, set K = {2,6,7} and v
set L = {3,5,6,7,8,9}. find the value of ∩ (ξ). when p = 12 and q = 1.

A 2 B 3 C 7 D 9 1
A - B 6 C 15.5 D 18
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37. Table 3 shows some value of the variables y , u and v

which satisfy the relationship vα u , find the value of m.
39. It is given that (3 6) ()
4h
2k
= (96), find the value of h + k.

√y A - 1 B 2 C 4 D 8
y 9 36
u
v
3
5
12
m
1 3
( ) 3 -5
40. Find the matrix P such that 2 -4 -2P = 4 -2 ( )
Table 3

A 10 B 20 C 25 D 30 A ( )
-1 4
-1 -1
C ( )
-1 1
-1 -1

38. Diagram 14 shows two objects P and Q on a Cartesian

B ( )
-1 4
-1
1 D ( )
-2 8
-2 -2
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plane. Q is the image of P under a reflection.

y

P Q
4

-2 0 2 4 6 8 x

DIAGRAM 14
The line of reflection is

A the x-axis
B the y-axis
C x = 1
D y=x

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This question paper consists of two sections: Section A and Section B.

Answer all the questions in section A and four questions in Section B.

SECTION A
Answers all the questions in this section.
( 52 marks )

1. Using factorization, solve the following quadratic equation:

3x² = 4 ( 2 + x ) - 9 ( 4 marks )
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2. Calculate the values of p and q that satisfy the following simultaneous linear equations:

4p – 3q = 10
2p – 5q = 12 ( 4 marks )

3. The Venn diagrams in the answer space show sets P, Q and R. The universal set, ξ = P Q R. On the diagrams provided
∩ ∩
in the answer space, shade
(a) P ∩ (Q R) ′ (b) (P Q) ∩ R ′
∩ ∩

Q R Q R

P P
( 3 marks )

4. (a) State whether each of the following statements is true or false.

(i) 4² – 1 = 7 or 3 x 4 + 3 = 15
(ii) A square has two right angles and a square has 4 axes of symmetry.

(b) Write down two implications based on the following sentence.

`` 3k² – 5 > 7 if and only if k > 1

(c) Form a general conclusion by induction, given 4 , 7 , 12, 16,……. and

4 = 1² + 3
7 = 2² + 3
12 = 3² + 3
19 = 4² + 3
…………… ( 5 marks )

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5.

21 cm

DIAGRAM 1

Diagram 1 shows a solid consisting of a cylinder and cone. The diameter of the base of the cylinder is 28cm. The volume of
the solid is 16 632 cm³ and the height of the cylinder is 21cm.
22

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By using П = , calculate the height, in cm , of the cone. ( 4 marks )
7

6. M L

H K

T W
6 cm
U 8 cm V

DIAGRAM 2
Diagram 2 shows a cuboid with a horizontal rectangular base UVWT. Calculate the angle between the plane WUL and the
plane TWLM
( 4 marks )

7. Table 1 shows numbers of member in three societies from 4 Hidayah.

Students/ Society Mathematics Science Chemistry

Boy 10 82 4
Girl 5 6 7
Table 1

(a) Two members are chosen at random from the Mathematics Society. Calculate the probability that both members are male.

(b) Two members are chosen at random from the Chemistry Society. Calculate the probability that they are from different
gender.
( 5 marks )

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8. It is given that ( )( ) ( )
5 6

2 3
3 -6 1 0
-2 5 = k 0 1

(a) Find the value of k .

(b) Using matrices, solve the following simultaneous equations:

5x + 6y = -1
2x + 3y = -1 ( 6 marks )
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9. y
S (12,6)
P (0,3)

Q (-2,0) x
T
DIAGRAM 3

Diagram 3, O is the origin and the point Q lies on the x-axis. The straight line PQ is parallel to the straight line ST.
Given that the equation of the straight line QT is y + x + 2 = 0 , find

(a) the gradient of PS

(b) the equation of the straight line ST and hence state its x-intercept. ( 5 marks )

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10. Diagram 4 shows the distance-time graph for the journey of a particle for the period of 30 s.
Distance (m)
d

10

0 15 25 30
Time (s)

DIAGRAM 4

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(a) State the length of time, in seconds, during which the particle is stationary.

(b) Calculate the speed of the particle in the last 5 s.

(c) Calculate the value of d, if the average speed for the whole journey is 2 ms -1 ( 6 marks )

11. L
M

N H DIAGRAM 5

Diagram 5 shows a semicircle HKL and HLMN is a quadrant with centre H. LMN is an arc of the circle that centred at H.
Given that HL = HN = 14 cm. Using П = 22 , calculate
7
(a) the perimeter , in cm, of the whole diagram

(b) the area, in cm² , of the shaded region ( 6 marks )

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SECTION B
Answer four questions from this section.
( 48 marks )

12.
x -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4
y 22 24 20 16 32 64

Table 2
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(a) Table 2 shows values of x and y which satisfy the equation y = x³ - 5x + 20 ( 2 marks )

(b) For this part of the question, use the graph paper . You may use a flexible curve ruler.

By using a scale of 2 cm to 1 unit on the x-axis and 2 cm to 10 units on the y-axis,

draw the y = x³ – 5x + 20 - 3 < x < 4 ( 3 marks )

(c) From your graph, find

(i) the value of y when x = - 1.5 ( 1 marks )
(ii) the value of x when y = 20 ( 2 marks )

(d) Draw a suitable line on your graph to find the value of x which satisfies the
equation x³ – 15x + 10 = 0 for - 3 < x < 4. State this values of x . ( 4 marks )

3
()
13 (a) Transformation T represents a translation -2 and R represents clockwise rotation of 90 0 about the point (1,3). State

the coordinates of point ( 3,2 ) under the transformations

(i) R (ii) TR (iii) RT ( 5 marks )

y
5
R Q
4
3
D C
2
A B 1 P x
-4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-1
DIAGRAM 6
(b) Diagram 6 shows a polygon ABCD being mapped to ABPQRD under a transformation M

(i) State
(a) the centre of enlargement
(b) the scale factor, k

(ii) If the area of ABCD is 8 unit², find the area of BPQRDC ( 7 marks )

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14. The data in Diagram 7 shows the ages, in years, of 48 participants in a mathematics competition.

18 13 12 30 21 19 17 23 23 20
18 17 22 27 14 38 28 29 34 28
37 22 26 25 18 24 21 16 27 31
24 11 21 21 29 30 27 30 27 23
22 35 25 22 14 10 18 25

DIAGRAM 7

(a) Based on the data in Diagram 7, complete the Table 3 provided in the answer space. ( 4 marks )

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Age (years) Frequency Upper Boundary Cumulative frequency
5-9 0 9.5 0
10 - 14

(b) For this part of the question, use graph paper.

By using a scale of 2 cm to 5 years on the x-axis and 2 cm to 5 participants on the y-axis, draw the ogive for the data.
( 4 marks )
(c) From your ogive in (b),
(i) find third quartile
(ii) hence, explain briefly the meaning at the third quartile. ( 4 marks )

15. (a) Diagram 8(i) shows a solid right prism with a rectangular base, PQRS, on a horizontal table. CDPST is the uniform
cross-section of the prism and BCTU is an inclined plane. Rectangle ABCD is a horizontal plane and AQ, DP, UR and TS
are vertical edges.

Draw to full scale, the plan of the solid. ( 3 marks )

A 6 cm B

D
3 cm C
7 cm

Q R

3 cm
P 8 cm S

DIAGRAM 8(i)

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(b) DIAGRAM 8(ii) U V

T W

A 6 cm B

D
C

X
Q R L

3 cm
P S K
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A solid cuboid is joined to the prism in Diagram 8(i). The combined solid is as shown in Diagram 8(ii).

Draw to full scale

(i) the elevation of the combined solid on a vertical plane parallel to KL as viewed from X ( 4 marks )
(ii) the elevation of the combined solid on a vertical plane parallel PSK as viewed from Y . ( 5 marks )

16. H ( 60º S, 40º E), K ( 60º S, 30º W) , L and M are four points on the surface of the earth. HL is the diameter of the
parallel of latitude 60º S. M lies due north of H.

(a) State the longitude of L

(b) Find the shortest distance, in nautical miles, from H to L measured along the surface of the earth.

(c) Calculate the distance, in nautical miles, from H to K measured along the parallel of latitude.

(d) An aeroplane took off from H and flew due north to M along the surface of the earth. Given that its average speed for
the whole flight was 480 knots and the total time taken for the whole flight was 5 hours, find the latitude of M.
( 12 marks )

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 Career options after SPM

Accounting
is much
sought after
Despite the perception that accounting is dull, many may not be aware
of the wide job scopes available until after they graduate. Times Guides
spoke to Madam Lee Mee Chu, Senior Lecturer from Segi College and she
gives her take on where an accounting degree can lead one to.

What are the career options in the field of

accountancy?
Career options in the field of accountancy are not restricted to jobs
relating to accountancy. Other than becoming an accountant, one
can consider financial or cost or management, become a financial
controller, auditor, treasurer, fund manager, tax consultant, risk
management consultant. There are other job opportunities in other
sectors such as human resources management and operation
management among others. Therefore, the prospects in the field
of accountancy, is extremely wide and there is no doubt that every
organisation will need expertise in this field.

What advice would you give to prospective

students who are thinking about careers in
accountancy? Especially SPM students.
Prospective students, who are considering an accountancy
programme, should have a target in mind and a desire to achieve
a certain level of success in a particular career. This will provide the Can students complete the programme
prospective students the determination to work hard and to study overseas or is it possible to take everything in
diligently, in achieving their goals. Before pursuing the programme, the
Malaysia?
prospective students should ensure that they are able to have a good
Students may choose to complete the programme either overseas
command of the English language and mathematics, especially.
or complete everything in Malaysia. There are a number of 3+0
accountancy programmes offered by private colleges here in
What qualities do students need to succeed in Malaysia.
the field of accountancy?
Students do not need to have specialist skills to undertake a Other thoughts?
programme in the field of accountancy. As long as students have an In considering a field, students should learn more about the
interest in business, focus and determination to excel in their abilities, programme in terms of the subjects involved, assessment basis, job
and the willingness to face and overcome challenges, the students opportunities, basic requirement or pre-requisites before enrolling in
should be able to succeed. it. Information can be obtained through the internet, speaking to those
who have completed the programme or they can seek advice from
What is currently the most popular accounting the programme consultant in the universities or colleges.
course among Malaysian students?
There are a number of degree programmes in accountancy offered
by both local and foreign universities. In addition, there are also
professional programmes in accountancy such as the Association
of Chartered Certified Accountants, and the Chartered Institute of
Management Accountants among others.

What core areas are covered by the

programme?
The entry route varies with entry qualification. Students who have
completed their SPM will need to either take up a foundation programme
or a diploma programme in business or accountancy before enrolling
for a degree in or professional accountancy programme. Upon the
completion of an undergraduate programme, students can continue
with the postgraduate programme either in business or accountancy.

How much emphasis is placed on theoretical

knowledge and practical skills?
More emphasis is placed on theoretical knowledge at the lower level
of studies to build the knowledge requirement before a more practical
or application based approach is adopted at the higher level.