A-LevelMathematicsSeriesOct/Nov 2011Paper 1 Q1010 Marks
(a) An arithmetic progression contains 25 terms and the first term is –15. The sum of all the terms in the progression is 525. Calculate (b) A college agrees a sponsorship deal in which grants will be received each year for sports equipment. This grant will be $4000 in 2012 and will increase by 5% each year. Calculate
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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...
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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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