O-LevelAdditional MathematicsEquations, inequalities and graphsOct/Nov 2018Paper 2 Q25 Marks
E [Figure: Venn Diagram with F and C circles, overlapping] There are 105 boys in a year group at a school. Some boys play football (F) and some play cricket (C). • x boys play both football and cricket. • The number of boys that play neither game is the same as the number of boys that play both. • 40 boys play cricket. • The number of boys that only play football is twice the number of boys that only play cricket. Complete the Venn diagram and find the value of x.
📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis
Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...
🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown
Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.
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