CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

GCE Advanced Level

MARK SCHEME for the October/November 2013 series

9231 FURTHER MATHEMATICS

9231/11

Paper 1, maximum raw mark 100

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 2013 series for most IGCSE,
GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level components and some Ordinary Level
components.

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Mark Scheme
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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.

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).

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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Mark Scheme
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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 MR2 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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Qu
No

Commentary

1 (i)

Uses area formula.

Mark Scheme
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Solution

Area =

1
2

2
2
4e d
6

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Marks

[ ]

= e 2

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Part Total
Mark

M1

Obtains result.
(ii)

Uses arc length

formula.

= e e 3 ( = 20.3)

Arc length =

Finds S2.

4e 2 + 4e 2 d = 2

[ ]

2 e

=2

Obtains result.

2 (i)

A1

=2

2
e d
6

2 e 2 e 6

(= 8.83)

M1A1

A1

2 + 2 + 2 = ( + + ) 2( + + )
= 0 2( p ) = 2 p (AG)

B1

M1A1

(ii)

Finds S3.

3 + 3 + 3 = p + 3q = 0 + 3q = 3q (AG)

(iii)

Finds S5.

5 + 5 + 5 = p

+q

M1

= p.3q + q.2 p = 5 pq
3

6 = 30pq = 5

A1
(AG)

A1

Writes first four

sums.

S1S4 ~ 3, 10, 21, 36

Deduces first four

terms, conjectures
and justifies result.

u1u4 ~ 3, 7, 11, 15 ur = 4r 1
n
since S n = {6 + 4(n 1)} = 2n 2 + n as given.
2

B1B1

Or ur = S r S r 1 = 2r 2 + r 2(r 1) (r 1)
= 4r 1

B1B1
B1

2n n+1 (4r 1) = 4.

2n(2n + 1)
n(n + 1)

2 n 4.
n
2
2

= 8n 2 + 2n 2n 2 + n = 6n 2 + n
Or Sum of AP =

[6]

B1

Obtains required
sum.

[5]

n
(4n + 3 + 8n 1) = 6n 2 + n
2

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B1

M1A1
A1

3
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Qu
No

Mark Scheme
GCE A LEVEL October/November 2013

Commentary
1

Integrates by parts.

I n x n (1 + 2 x )2

= 3n

Marks

(1 + 2 x )dx
1
(1 + 2 x )2

M1A1

1 nx n 1
0

dx 2 n

x n 1

(1 + 2 x )2

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Solution

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xn

(1 + 2 x )2

Part Total
Mark

dx

Obtains result.

(2n + 1)I n = 3 nI n 1 (AG)

Alternatively:

1
1
1
d n

n 1
n
x (1 + 2 x )2 = (1 + 2 x )2 .nx + x (1 + 2 x ) 2
dx

A1

1
n(1 + 2 x )x n 1

x n (1 + 2 x )2 =
+ In
1 + 2x

(M1)

(2n + 1)I n = 3 nI n 1
I0 = 1 + 2x

Uses Red. Form.

3I1 = 3

Finds I2 and I3.

5 (i)

Differentiates once,
twice
and three times.

(ii)

Finds I0 (or I1).

1
0

(A1)

(AG)

(A1)

= 3 1

B1

1
3
3 2
2
I2 =
I3 =
3 +1
5 15
35
3 1 I1 =

M1
(AG)

y = 2(1 + x )ln (1 + x ) + (1 + x )
y = 2ln (1 + x ) + 3
2
y =
1+ x
(Allow B1 if constant term in previous line incorrect.)

d 3 y ( 1) .2.0!
2
=
=
H 3 is true.
3
1+ x
1+ x
dx
k 1.
d k y ( 1) .2.(k 3)!
Hk : k =
for some k .
dx
(1 + x )k 2

A1A1

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B1
B1
B1

Proves base case.

States inductive
hypothesis.
Differentiates
Proves inductive
step and
states conclusion.

d k +1 y
k 1
( k 1)
= ( 1) .2(k 3)!( 1)(k 2 )(1 + x )
k +1
dx
( 1)k .2.(k 2)! H is true
=
k +1
(1 + x )k 1

Hence by PMI Hn is true for all integers [=3

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B1
M1
A1
A1

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Qu
No

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Commentary

6
Reduces to echelon
form.

Obtains rank

Solution

Evaluates matrix
product.

1 3 1 2
1 3 1 2

2
2 3
4 10 0
0 1
1 1 3 4 K 0 0
0
0

5 12 1
0 0
1
0
0

r(M) = 4 2 = 2

Finds general
solution of
equations.

Part Total
Mark

M1A1

A1

5 7

2 3
Basis is : , (OE) e.g.
1 0
0 1

1 2

2 16
M =
3
10

4 22

1

2
x K
3

4

1

2
x = + e1 + e 2
3

4

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Marks

x 3 y z + 2t = 0

y + 2 z 3t = 0
t = , z = , y = 3 2 , x = 7 5

and basis for null

space.

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1
0


0
1
3 or 7


2
5

M1
A1

A1

B1

M1

(AG)

A1

Ae = e
A2e = AAe = A e = Ae = 2e result.
(e 0 2 is an eigenvalue of A2.)

B1
M1A1

Obtains
eigenvalues of B.

(1 )( 4)( + 2) = 0

M1A1
A1A1

Obtains
eigenvalues of
related matrix.

14 e + 2 12 e + 3e = 6e 6 is an eigenvalue.

Proves first result.

= 2, 1, 4

M1A1

( 2) e + 2 ( 2) e + 3e = 27e 27 is an eigenvalue.
4

44 e + 2 42 e + 3e = 291e 291 is an eigenvalue.

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Qu
No

Mark Scheme
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Commentary

8
Finds normal to 1 .

Solution
i j
k
1 0
1 = i + 3j k
1 1 2

Finds Cartesian
equation.

Equation of 1 :

Finds angle
between normals,
using scalar
product.

cos =

Finds direction of
line of intersection,
using vector
product.

Finds point
common to both
planes.
States vector
equation.

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Marks

Part Total
Mark

M1A1

 3    12

2 3 1
11 6
2
=
= 75.7 or 1.32 rad.
66

i j k
1 3 1 = 2i 3 j 7k
2 1 1

A1

M1
A1

M1A1

Point on both planes is e.g. (6,2,0)

r = 6i + 2 j + t (2i 3 j 7k )

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Obtains area of
surface of
revolution.

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x& = 2t

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y& = 1 t 2

,
2

ds
= 4t 2 + 1 2t 2 + t 4 = 1 + t 2
dt
1
1
2 y ds = 2 t t 3 1 + t 2 dt
0
3

M1A1

M1A1
1

t2 t4 t6
2
1
= 2 t + t 3 t 5 dt = 2 +
0
3
3
2 6 18 0
11
= or 3.84
9

Finds coordinates
of centroid, using
relevant formulae.

dx
dt =
dt

dx
xy dt =
dt

M1
A1

B1

t5 2 t7
2 6
32
2t t dt = 2 . =
0
3
5 3 7 0 105
1

t3 2 t5
2 4
8
2
d
t
t
t
2

=
2
0
3
3
3
5
15
0

1 2 dx
dt =
y
2
dt

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M1A1
1

t 4 t6 t8
2 5 1 7
11
t t + t dt = + =
0
3
9
4 9 72 0 72
1

M1A1

Centroid is
4 55

,
7 192

Or (0.571,0.286)

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Qu
No
10 (i)

(ii)

(iii)

11E

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Commentary

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9231

Solution

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11

Marks

Part Total
Mark

Vertical asymptote.
Oblique asymptote.

Asymptotes : x = 1
1
y = px + 4 p + ( p 3)( x + 1) y = px + 4 p

B1
M1A1

Obtains value of p.
Sketches curve.

p = 4 x-axis is a tangent
Correct location of turning points and asymptotes.
Each branch.

B1
B1
B1B1

Proves required result.

Sketches graph.

p = 1 y = x + 3 2( x + 1) y = 1 + 2( x + 1)
1

Intersections on x-axis at 2 3 , 0
Each branch.

([ 1)

2k
2k
, k = 0 , 1, 2 .
+ i sin
5
5

Obtains all fifth roots.

z = cos

Simplifies expression.

x 2 2 cos

Obtains factors.

2
4
2

+ 1 x 2 2 cos
+ 1( x 1)
x 2 cos
5
5

Solves quadratic in x3.

x3 =

Expresses them in
polar form.

or cos

7
7
13
13
i sin
or cos
i sin
3
3
3
3

x = cos

7
7
13
13
i sin , cos
i sin
, cos
i sin
9
9
9
9
9
9

Finds factors.

2
x +1
5

3
1

i
= cos i sin
2
2
3
3

7
2
2

+ 1
x 2 cos x + 1 x 2 cos
9
9

13
2

+ 1
x 2 cos
9

(ACF)

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M1A1
B1
B1B1

B1B1

M1A1

M1A1

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M1A1
A1
A1

M1A1

M1A1

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Mark Scheme
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Qu
No

Commentary

Solution

11O

Uses substitution

v = y 3 v = 3 y 2

to obtain vx
equation.

1 d 2v
dv
2 + 3v = 25e 2 x
2
3 dx
dx
2
dv
d v
2 6 + 9v = 75e 2x
dx
dx

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Marks

Part Total
Mark

dy
d2 y
dy
v = 6 y + 3 y 2 2
dx
dx
dx

B1B1
M1

(AG)

A1

Finds CF.

m 2 6m + 9 = 0 m = 3
v = Ae3 x + Bxe3 x

M1
A1

Finds PI.

v = ke 2 x v = 2ke 2 x v = 4ke 2 x
4k + 12k + 9k = 75k k = 3
v = Ae3 x + Bxe3 x + 3e 2 x

M1
A1
A1

Uses initial
conditions to find
constants.

x = 0, y = 2,v =88 = A+3 A = 5

B1

v = 15e3 x + 3Bxe3 x + Be3 x 6e 2 x

M1A1

x = 0 , y = 2 , y = 1 v = 12

12 = 15 + B 6 B = 3

A1

Writes solution of
yx equation

y 3 = v = 5e3 x + 3xe3 x + 3e 2 x

explicitly.

y = 5e3 x + 3 xe3 x + 3e 2 x

1
3

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