Summer AI Trig [603 marks]

1. [Maximum mark: 4]
Helen is building a cabin using cylindrical logs of length 2.4 m and
radius 8.4 cm. A wedge is cut from one log and the cross-section of this
log is illustrated in the following diagram.

Find the volume of this log. [4]

Markscheme

volume = 240 (π × 8.4

2
−
1

2
× 8.4
2
× 0.872664 …) M1M1M1

Note: Award M1 240 × area, award M1 for correctly substituting area sector
formula, award M1 for subtraction of their area of the sector from area of
circle.

= 45800 (= 45811.96071) A1

[4 marks]

2. [Maximum mark: 8]
Ollie has installed security lights on the side of his house that are activated by a
sensor. The sensor is located at point C directly above point D. The area covered
by the sensor is shown by the shaded region enclosed by triangle ABC. The
distance from A to B is 4.5 m and the distance from B to C is 6 m. Angle AĈB is 15°.

(a) Find CÂB. [3]

Markscheme

∧
∘
sin CAB
6
=
sin 15
4.5
(M1)(A1)

CÂB = 20.2º (20.187415…) A1

Note: Award (M1) for substituted sine rule formula and award (A1) for correct
substitutions.

[3 marks]

(b) Point B on the ground is 5 m from point E at the entrance to

Ollie’s house. He is 1.8 m tall and is standing at point D, below
the sensor. He walks towards point B.
 Find the distance Ollie is from the entrance to his house when
he first activates the sensor. [5]

Markscheme

CBD = 20.2 + 15 = 35.2

∘
A1

(let X be the point on BD where Ollie activates the sensor)

tan 35.18741 …
∘
=
1.8

BX
(M1)

Note: Award A1 for their correct angle CBD. Award M1 for correctly
substituted trigonometric formula.

BX = 2.55285 … A1

5 − 2.55285 … (M1)

= 2.45 (m) (2.44714…) A1

[5 marks]

3. [Maximum mark: 8]
Ollie has installed security lights on the side of his house that are activated by a
sensor. The sensor is located at point C directly above point D. The area covered
by the sensor is shown by the shaded region enclosed by triangle ABC. The
distance from A to B is 4.5 m and the distance from B to C is 6 m. Angle AĈB is 15°.
(a) Find CÂB. [3]

Markscheme

∧
∘
sin CAB

6
=
sin 15

4.5
(M1)(A1)

CÂB = 20.2º (20.187415…) A1

Note: Award (M1) for substituted sine rule formula and award (A1) for correct
substitutions.

[3 marks]

(b) Point B on the ground is 5 m from point E at the entrance to

Ollie’s house. He is 1.8 m tall and is standing at point D, below
the sensor. He walks towards point B.

Find the distance Ollie is from the entrance to his house when
he first activates the sensor. [5]

Markscheme

CBD = 20.2 + 15 = 35.2

∘
A1
 (let X be the point on BD where Ollie activates the sensor)

tan 35.18741 …
∘
=
1.8

BX
(M1)

Note: Award A1 for their correct angle CBD. Award M1 for correctly
substituted trigonometric formula.

BX = 2.55285 … A1

5 − 2.55285 … (M1)

= 2.45 (m) (2.44714…) A1

[5 marks]

4. [Maximum mark: 6]
Kacheena stands at point K, the top of a 218 m vertical cliff. The base of the cliff
is located at point B. A ship is located at point S, 1200 m from Kacheena.

This information is shown in the following diagram.

(a) Find the angle of elevation from the ship to Kacheena. [2]
 Markscheme

sin(BŜK)
sin(90°)
sin(BŜK) =
218

1200
OR 218
=
1200
(M1)

Note: Award M1 for a correct trig formula. Accept other variables

representing Bˆ
SK.

ˆ
(BSK =) 10. 5° (10. 4668 …) A1

Note: Award A1 for the radian answer, 0. 182681 …. Award M1A0 if the
candidate finds the correct angle of elevation but then uses it to find a
complementary angle as their final answer.

[2 marks]

(b) Find the horizontal distance from the base of the cliff to the
ship. [2]

Markscheme

SB
2
+ 218
2
= 1200
2
OR cos(10. 4468 …) =
SB

1200
OR
tan(10. 4468 …) =
218

SB
OR BS

sin(79.5331…°)
=
1200

sin(90°)
(M1)

1180 (m) (√ 1392476, 1180. 03 …) A1

[2 marks]
 (c) Write down your answer to part (b) in the form a × 10 where
k

1 ≤ a < 10 and k ∈ Z. [2]

Markscheme

1. 18 × 10
3
A1A1

Note: Award A1 for 1. 18

Award A1 for 10 3

Accept their rounded answer to part (b).

Award A0A0 for answers of the type: 11. 8 × 10 2

[2 marks]

5. [Maximum mark: 6]
Kacheena stands at point K, the top of a 218 m vertical cliff. The base of the cliff
is located at point B. A ship is located at point S, 1200 m from Kacheena.

This information is shown in the following diagram.

(a) Find the angle of elevation from the ship to Kacheena. [2]

Markscheme

sin(BŜK)
sin(90°)
sin(BŜK) =
218

1200
OR 218
=
1200
(M1)

Note: Award M1 for a correct trig formula. Accept other variables

representing BŜK.

(BŜK =) 10. 5° (10. 4668 …) A1

Note: Award A1 for the radian answer, 0. 182681 …. Award M1A0 if the
candidate finds the correct angle of elevation but then uses it to find a
complementary angle as their final answer.

[2 marks]

(b) Find the horizontal distance from the base of the cliff to the
ship. [2]

Markscheme

SB
2
+ 218
2
= 1200
2
OR cos(10. 4468 …) =
SB

1200
OR
tan(10. 4468 …) =
218

SB
OR BS

sin(79.5331…°)
=
1200

sin(90°)
(M1)

1180 (m) (√ 1392476, 1180. 03 …) A1

 [2 marks]

(c) Write down your answer to part (b) in the form a × 10 where
k

1 ≤ a < 10 and k ∈ Z. [2]

Markscheme

1. 18 × 10
3
A1A1

Note: Award A1 for 1. 18

Award A1 for 10 3

Accept their rounded answer to part (b).

Award A0A0 for answers of the type: 11. 8 × 10 2

[2 marks]

6. [Maximum mark: 17]

The following diagram shows a park bounded by a fence in the shape of a
quadrilateral ABCD. A straight path crosses through the park from B to D.

AB = 85 m, AD = 85 m, BC = 40 m, CB̂D = 41°, BĈD = 120°

The size of angle BAD
ˆ
rounds to 77°, correct to the nearest degree. Use
ˆ
BAD = 77° for the rest of this question.

A landscaping firm proposes a new design for the park. Fences BC and CD are
to be replaced by a fence in the shape of a circular arc BED with center A. This is
illustrated in the following diagram.
(a.i) Write down the value of angle BDC. [1]

Markscheme

19° A1

[1 mark]

(a.ii) Hence use triangle BDC to find the length of path BD. [3]

Markscheme

BD

sin 120°
=
40

sin 19°
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted sine rule for BCD, A1 for their correct
substitution.

(BD =) 106 m (106. 401 …) A1

 [3 marks]

(b) Calculate the size of angle BAD

ˆ
, correct to five significant
figures. [3]

Markscheme

METHOD 1 (cosine rule)

2 2 2

cos BAD =
85 +85 −106.401…

2×85×85
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted cosine rule, A1 for their correct substitution.

77. 495 A1

Note: Accept an answer of 77. 149 from use of 3 sf answer from part (a).
The final answer must be correct to five significant figures.

METHOD 2 (right angled trig/isosceles triangles)

sin(
BAD

2
) =
53.2008…

85
(A1)(M1)

Note: Award A1 for 53. 2008 … seen. Award M1 for correctly substituted trig
ratio. Follow through from part (a).

77. 495 … A1

Note: Use of 3 sf answer from part (a), results in 77. 149.

 [3 marks]

(c) Find the area bounded by the path BD, and fences AB and
AD. [3]

Markscheme

EITHER

(Area =)
1

2
× 85 × 85 × sin(77°) (M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted area formula, A1 for correct substitution.

Award at most (M1)(A1)A0 if an angle other than 77° is used.

OR

1
(Area =) × (2 × 85 × sin(38. 5°)) × (85 × cos(38. 5°))
2

(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted area formula A =

1

2
, A1 for correct
bh

substitution.

3520 m
2
(3519. 91 …) A1

[3 marks]

(d) Write down the distance from A to E. [1]

Markscheme
 85 m A1

[1 mark]

(e) Find the perimeter of the proposed park, ABED. [3]

Markscheme

85 + 85 +
77

360
× 2 π × 85 (M1)(M1)

Note: Award M1 for correctly substituted into θ

360
× 2 π × r, M1 for addition
of AB and AD.

284 m (284. 231 …) A1

[3 marks]

(f ) Find the area of the shaded region in the proposed park. [3]

Markscheme

(M1)(M1)
2
77

360
× π × (85) − 3519. 91 …

Note: Award M1 for correctly substituted area of sector formula, M1 for

subtraction of their area from part (c).

1330 m
2
(1334. 93 …) A1
 [3 marks]

7. [Maximum mark: 17]

The following diagram shows a park bounded by a fence in the shape of a
quadrilateral ABCD. A straight path crosses through the park from B to D.

AB = 85 m, AD = 85 m, BC = 40 m, CB̂D = 41°, BĈD = 120°

The size of angle BAD

ˆ
rounds to 77°, correct to the nearest degree. Use
ˆ
BAD = 77° for the rest of this question.

A landscaping firm proposes a new design for the park. Fences BC and CD are
to be replaced by a fence in the shape of a circular arc BED with center A. This is
illustrated in the following diagram.
(a.i) Write down the value of angle BDC. [1]

Markscheme

19° A1

[1 mark]

(a.ii) Hence use triangle BDC to find the length of path BD. [3]

Markscheme

BD

sin 120°
=
40

sin 19°
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted sine rule for BCD, A1 for their correct
substitution.

(BD =) 106 m (106. 401 …) A1

 [3 marks]

(b) Calculate the size of angle BAD

ˆ
, correct to five significant
figures. [3]

Markscheme

METHOD 1 (cosine rule)

2 2 2

cos BAD =
85 +85 −106.401…

2×85×85
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted cosine rule, A1 for their correct substitution.

77. 495 A1

Note: Accept an answer of 77. 149 from use of 3 sf answer from part (a).
The final answer must be correct to five significant figures.

METHOD 2 (right angled trig/isosceles triangles)

sin(
BAD

2
) =
53.2008…

85
(A1)(M1)

Note: Award A1 for 53. 2008 … seen. Award M1 for correctly substituted trig
ratio. Follow through from part (a).

77. 495 … A1

Note: Use of 3 sf answer from part (a), results in 77. 149.

 [3 marks]

(c) Find the area bounded by the path BD, and fences AB and
AD. [3]

Markscheme

EITHER

(Area =)
1

2
× 85 × 85 × sin(77°) (M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted area formula, A1 for correct substitution.

Award at most (M1)(A1)A0 if an angle other than 77° is used.

OR

1
(Area =) × (2 × 85 × sin(38. 5°)) × (85 × cos(38. 5°))
2

(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted area formula A =

1

2
, A1 for correct
bh

substitution.

3520 m
2
(3519. 91 …) A1

[3 marks]

(d) Write down the distance from A to E. [1]

Markscheme
 85 m A1

[1 mark]

(e) Find the perimeter of the proposed park, ABED. [3]

Markscheme

85 + 85 +
77

360
× 2 π × 85 (M1)(M1)

Note: Award M1 for correctly substituted into θ

360
× 2 π × r, M1 for addition
of AB and AD.

284 m (284. 231 …) A1

[3 marks]

(f ) Find the area of the shaded region in the proposed park. [3]

Markscheme

(M1)(M1)
2
77

360
× π × (85) − 3519. 91 …

Note: Award M1 for correctly substituted area of sector formula, M1 for

subtraction of their area from part (c).

1330 m
2
(1334. 93 …) A1
 [3 marks]

8. [Maximum mark: 5]
The front view of a doghouse is made up of a square with an isosceles
triangle on top.

The doghouse is 1. 35 m high and 0. 9 m wide, and sits on a square

base.

The top of the rectangular surfaces of the roof of the doghouse are to
be painted.

Find the area to be painted. [5]

Markscheme

height of triangle at roof = 1. 35 − 0. 9 = 0. 45 (A1)

 Note: Award A1 for 0. 45 (height of triangle) seen on the diagram.

2
slant height = √ 0. 45 + 0. 45
2
OR sin(45°) =
0.45

slant height
(M1)

= √ 0. 405 (0. 636396 … , 0. 45√ 2) A1

Note: If using sin(45°) =

0.45

slant height
then (A1) for angle of 45°, (M1) for a
correct trig statement.

area of one rectangle on roof = √ 0. 405 × 0. 9 (= 0. 572756 …)

M1

area painted = (2 × √ 0. 405 × 0. 9 = 2 × 0. 572756 …)

1. 15 m
2 2
(1. 14551 … m , 0. 81√ 2 m )
2
A1

[5 marks]

9. [Maximum mark: 8]
The owner of a convenience store installs two security cameras, represented by
points C1 and C2. Both cameras point towards the centre of the store’s cash
register, represented by the point R.

The following diagram shows this information on a cross-section of the store.

The cameras are positioned at a height of 3. 1 m, and the horizontal distance
between the cameras is 6. 4 m. The cash register is sitting on a counter so that its
centre, R, is 1. 0 m above the floor.

The distance from Camera 1 to the centre of the cash register is 2. 8 m.

(a) Determine the angle of depression from Camera 1 to the centre
of the cash register. Give your answer in degrees. [2]

Markscheme

sin θ =
2.1

2.8
OR tan θ =
2.1

1.85202…
(M1)

(θ =) 48. 6° (48. 5903 …°) A1

[2 marks]

(b) Calculate the distance from Camera 2 to the centre of the cash
register. [4]

Markscheme

METHOD 1
√ 2. 82 − 2. 12 OR 2. 8 cos(48. 5903 …) OR 2.1

tan(48.5903…)
(M1)

Note: Award M1 for attempt to use Pythagorean Theorem with 2. 1 seen or

for attempt to use cosine or tangent ratio.

1. 85 (m) (1. 85202 …) (A1)

Note: Award the M1A1 if 1. 85 is seen in part (a).

(6. 4 − 1. 85202 …)

4. 55 m (4. 54797 …) (A1)

Note: Award A1 for 4. 55 or equivalent seen, either as a separate calculation

or in Pythagorean Theorem.

2
√ (4. 54797 …) + 2. 1
2

5. 01 m (5. 00939 … m) A1

METHOD 2

attempt to use cosine rule (M1)

(c
2
=) 2. 8
2
+ 6. 4
2
− 2(2. 8)(6. 4) cos (48. 5903 …) (A1)(A1)

Note: Award A1 for 48. 5903. . .° substituted into cosine rule formula, A1 for
correct substitution.

(c =) 5. 01 m (5. 00939 … m) A1
 [4 marks]

(c) Without further calculation, determine which camera has the

largest angle of depression to the centre of the cash register.
Justify your response. [2]

Markscheme

camera 1 is closer to the cash register (than camera 2 and both cameras are
at the same height on the wall) R1

the larger angle of depression is from camera 1 A1

Note: Do not award R0A1. Award R0A0 if additional calculations are

completed and used in their justification, as per the question. Accept “
1. 85 < 4. 55” or “ 2. 8 < 5. 01” as evidence for the R1.

[2 marks]

10. [Maximum mark: 5]

The straight metal arm of a windscreen wiper on a car rotates in a circular motion
from a pivot point, O, through an angle of 140°. The windscreen is cleared by a
rubber blade of length 46 cm that is attached to the metal arm between points
A and B. The total length of the metal arm, OB, is 56 cm.

The part of the windscreen cleared by the rubber blade is shown unshaded in
the following diagram.
(a) Calculate the length of the arc made by B, the end of the
rubber blade. [2]

Markscheme

attempt to substitute into length of arc formula (M1)

140°

360°
× 2 π × 56

π
A1
392
137 cm (136. 833 … , cm)
9

[2 marks]

(b) Determine the area of the windscreen that is cleared by the

rubber blade. [3]

Markscheme

subtracting two substituted area of sectors formulae (M1)

(
140°

360°
× π × 56 2
) − (
140°

360°
× π × 10 2
) OR 140°

360°
× π × (56 2 2
− 10 )

(A1)

3710 cm
2
(3709. 17 … cm )
2
A1
 [3 marks]

11. [Maximum mark: 5]

The front view of a doghouse is made up of a square with an isosceles
triangle on top.

The doghouse is 1. 35 m high and 0. 9 m wide, and sits on a square

base.

The top of the rectangular surfaces of the roof of the doghouse are to
be painted.

Find the area to be painted. [5]

Markscheme
 height of triangle at roof = 1. 35 − 0. 9 = 0. 45 (A1)

Note: Award A1 for 0. 45 (height of triangle) seen on the diagram.

2
slant height = √ 0. 45 + 0. 45
2
OR sin(45°) =
0.45

slant height
(M1)

= √ 0. 405 (0. 636396 … , 0. 45√ 2) A1

Note: If using sin(45°) =

0.45

slant height
then (A1) for angle of 45°, (M1) for a
correct trig statement.

area of one rectangle on roof = √ 0. 405 × 0. 9 (= 0. 572756 …)

M1

area painted = (2 × √ 0. 405 × 0. 9 = 2 × 0. 572756 …)

1. 15 m
2 2
(1. 14551 … m , 0. 81√ 2 m )
2
A1

[5 marks]

12. [Maximum mark: 8]

The owner of a convenience store installs two security cameras, represented by
points C1 and C2. Both cameras point towards the centre of the store’s cash
register, represented by the point R.

The following diagram shows this information on a cross-section of the store.

The cameras are positioned at a height of 3. 1 m, and the horizontal distance
between the cameras is 6. 4 m. The cash register is sitting on a counter so that its
centre, R, is 1. 0 m above the floor.

The distance from Camera 1 to the centre of the cash register is 2. 8 m.

(a) Determine the angle of depression from Camera 1 to the centre
of the cash register. Give your answer in degrees. [2]

Markscheme

sin θ =
2.1

2.8
OR tan θ =
2.1

1.85202…
(M1)

(θ =) 48. 6° (48. 5903 …°) A1

[2 marks]

(b) Calculate the distance from Camera 2 to the centre of the cash
register. [4]

Markscheme

METHOD 1
√ 2. 82 − 2. 12 OR 2. 8 cos(48. 5903 …) OR 2.1

tan(48.5903…)
(M1)

Note: Award M1 for attempt to use Pythagorean Theorem with 2. 1 seen or

for attempt to use cosine or tangent ratio.

1. 85 (m) (1. 85202 …) (A1)

Note: Award the M1A1 if 1. 85 is seen in part (a).

(6. 4 − 1. 85202 …)

4. 55 m (4. 54797 …) (A1)

Note: Award A1 for 4. 55 or equivalent seen, either as a separate calculation

or in Pythagorean Theorem.

2
√ (4. 54797 …) + 2. 1
2

5. 01 m (5. 00939 … m) A1

METHOD 2

attempt to use cosine rule (M1)

(c
2
=) 2. 8
2
+ 6. 4
2
− 2(2. 8)(6. 4) cos (48. 5903 …) (A1)(A1)

Note: Award A1 for 48. 5903. . .° substituted into cosine rule formula, A1 for
correct substitution.

(c =) 5. 01 m (5. 00939 … m) A1
 [4 marks]

(c) Without further calculation, determine which camera has the

largest angle of depression to the centre of the cash register.
Justify your response. [2]

Markscheme

camera 1 is closer to the cash register (than camera 2 and both cameras are
at the same height on the wall) R1

the larger angle of depression is from camera 1 A1

Note: Do not award R0A1. Award R0A0 if additional calculations are

completed and used in their justification, as per the question. Accept “
1. 85 < 4. 55” or “ 2. 8 < 5. 01” as evidence for the R1.

[2 marks]

13. [Maximum mark: 8]

The owner of a convenience store installs two security cameras, represented by
points C1 and C2. Both cameras point towards the centre of the store’s cash
register, represented by the point R.

The following diagram shows this information on a cross-section of the store.

The cameras are positioned at a height of 3. 1 m, and the horizontal distance
between the cameras is 6. 4 m. The cash register is sitting on a counter so that its
centre, R, is 1. 0 m above the floor.

The distance from Camera 1 to the centre of the cash register is 2. 8 m.

(a) Determine the angle of depression from Camera 1 to the centre
of the cash register. Give your answer in degrees. [2]

Markscheme

sin θ =
2.1

2.8
OR tan θ =
2.1

1.85202…
(M1)

(θ =) 48. 6° (48. 5903 …°) A1

[2 marks]

(b) Calculate the distance from Camera 2 to the centre of the cash
register. [4]

Markscheme

METHOD 1
√ 2. 82 − 2. 12 OR 2. 8 cos(48. 5903 …) OR 2.1

tan(48.5903…)
(M1)

Note: Award M1 for attempt to use Pythagorean Theorem with 2. 1 seen or

for attempt to use cosine or tangent ratio.

1. 85 (m) (1. 85202 …) (A1)

Note: Award the M1A1 if 1. 85 is seen in part (a).

(6. 4 − 1. 85202 …)

4. 55 m (4. 54797 …) (A1)

Note: Award A1 for 4. 55 or equivalent seen, either as a separate calculation

or in Pythagorean Theorem.

2
√ (4. 54797 …) + 2. 1
2

5. 01 m (5. 00939 … m) A1

METHOD 2

attempt to use cosine rule (M1)

(c
2
=) 2. 8
2
+ 6. 4
2
− 2(2. 8)(6. 4) cos (48. 5903 …) (A1)(A1)

Note: Award A1 for 48. 5903. . .° substituted into cosine rule formula, A1 for
correct substitution.

(c =) 5. 01 m (5. 00939 … m) A1
 [4 marks]

(c) Without further calculation, determine which camera has the

largest angle of depression to the centre of the cash register.
Justify your response. [2]

Markscheme

camera 1 is closer to the cash register (than camera 2 and both cameras are
at the same height on the wall) R1

the larger angle of depression is from camera 1 A1

Note: Do not award R0A1. Award R0A0 if additional calculations are

completed and used in their justification, as per the question. Accept “
1. 85 < 4. 55” or “ 2. 8 < 5. 01” as evidence for the R1.

[2 marks]

14. [Maximum mark: 5]

The straight metal arm of a windscreen wiper on a car rotates in a circular motion
from a pivot point, O, through an angle of 140°. The windscreen is cleared by a
rubber blade of length 46 cm that is attached to the metal arm between points
A and B. The total length of the metal arm, OB, is 56 cm.

The part of the windscreen cleared by the rubber blade is shown unshaded in
the following diagram.
(a) Calculate the length of the arc made by B, the end of the
rubber blade. [2]

Markscheme

attempt to substitute into length of arc formula (M1)

140°

360°
× 2 π × 56

π
A1
392
137 cm (136. 833 … , cm)
9

[2 marks]

(b) Determine the area of the windscreen that is cleared by the

rubber blade. [3]

Markscheme

subtracting two substituted area of sectors formulae (M1)

(
140°

360°
× π × 56 2
) − (
140°

360°
× π × 10 2
) OR 140°

360°
× π × (56 2 2
− 10 )

(A1)

3710 cm
2
(3709. 17 … cm )
2
A1
 [3 marks]

15. [Maximum mark: 5]

The straight metal arm of a windscreen wiper on a car rotates in a circular motion
from a pivot point, O, through an angle of 140°. The windscreen is cleared by a
rubber blade of length 46 cm that is attached to the metal arm between points
A and B. The total length of the metal arm, OB, is 56 cm.

The part of the windscreen cleared by the rubber blade is shown unshaded in
the following diagram.

(a) Calculate the length of the arc made by B, the end of the
rubber blade. [2]

Markscheme

attempt to substitute into length of arc formula (M1)

140°

360°
× 2 π × 56
 π
A1
392
137 cm (136. 833 … , cm)
9

[2 marks]

(b) Determine the area of the windscreen that is cleared by the

rubber blade. [3]

Markscheme

subtracting two substituted area of sectors formulae (M1)

(
140°

360°
× π × 56 2
) − (
140°

360°
× π × 10 2
) OR 140°

360°
× π × (56 2 2
− 10 )

(A1)

3710 cm
2
(3709. 17 … cm )
2
A1

[3 marks]

16. [Maximum mark: 8]

The owner of a convenience store installs two security cameras, represented by
points C1 and C2. Both cameras point towards the centre of the store’s cash
register, represented by the point R.

The following diagram shows this information on a cross-section of the store.

The cameras are positioned at a height of 3. 1 m, and the horizontal distance
between the cameras is 6. 4 m. The cash register is sitting on a counter so that its
centre, R, is 1. 0 m above the floor.

The distance from Camera 1 to the centre of the cash register is 2. 8 m.

(a) Determine the angle of depression from Camera 1 to the centre
of the cash register. Give your answer in degrees. [2]

Markscheme

sin θ =
2.1

2.8
OR tan θ =
2.1

1.85202…
(M1)

(θ =) 48. 6° (48. 5903 …°) A1

[2 marks]

(b) Calculate the distance from Camera 2 to the centre of the cash
register. [4]

Markscheme

METHOD 1
√ 2. 82 − 2. 12 OR 2. 8 cos(48. 5903 …) OR 2.1

tan(48.5903…)
(M1)

Note: Award M1 for attempt to use Pythagorean Theorem with 2. 1 seen or

for attempt to use cosine or tangent ratio.

1. 85 (m) (1. 85202 …) (A1)

Note: Award the M1A1 if 1. 85 is seen in part (a).

(6. 4 − 1. 85202 …)

4. 55 m (4. 54797 …) (A1)

Note: Award A1 for 4. 55 or equivalent seen, either as a separate calculation

or in Pythagorean Theorem.

2
√ (4. 54797 …) + 2. 1
2

5. 01 m (5. 00939 … m) A1

METHOD 2

attempt to use cosine rule (M1)

(c
2
=) 2. 8
2
+ 6. 4
2
− 2(2. 8)(6. 4) cos (48. 5903 …) (A1)(A1)

Note: Award A1 for 48. 5903. . .° substituted into cosine rule formula, A1 for
correct substitution.

(c =) 5. 01 m (5. 00939 … m) A1
 [4 marks]

(c) Without further calculation, determine which camera has the

largest angle of depression to the centre of the cash register.
Justify your response. [2]

Markscheme

camera 1 is closer to the cash register (than camera 2 and both cameras are
at the same height on the wall) R1

the larger angle of depression is from camera 1 A1

Note: Do not award R0A1. Award R0A0 if additional calculations are

completed and used in their justification, as per the question. Accept “
1. 85 < 4. 55” or “ 2. 8 < 5. 01” as evidence for the R1.

[2 marks]

17. [Maximum mark: 5]

The straight metal arm of a windscreen wiper on a car rotates in a circular motion
from a pivot point, O, through an angle of 140°. The windscreen is cleared by a
rubber blade of length 46 cm that is attached to the metal arm between points
A and B. The total length of the metal arm, OB, is 56 cm.

The part of the windscreen cleared by the rubber blade is shown unshaded in
the following diagram.
(a) Calculate the length of the arc made by B, the end of the
rubber blade. [2]

Markscheme

attempt to substitute into length of arc formula (M1)

140°

360°
× 2 π × 56

π
A1
392
137 cm (136. 833 … , cm)
9

[2 marks]

(b) Determine the area of the windscreen that is cleared by the

rubber blade. [3]

Markscheme

subtracting two substituted area of sectors formulae (M1)

(
140°

360°
× π × 56 2
) − (
140°

360°
× π × 10 2
) OR 140°

360°
× π × (56 2 2
− 10 )

(A1)

3710 cm
2
(3709. 17 … cm )
2
A1
 [3 marks]

18. [Maximum mark: 5]

The straight metal arm of a windscreen wiper on a car rotates in a circular motion
from a pivot point, O, through an angle of 140°. The windscreen is cleared by a
rubber blade of length 46 cm that is attached to the metal arm between points
A and B. The total length of the metal arm, OB, is 56 cm.

The part of the windscreen cleared by the rubber blade is shown unshaded in
the following diagram.

(a) Calculate the length of the arc made by B, the end of the
rubber blade. [2]

Markscheme

attempt to substitute into length of arc formula (M1)

140°

360°
× 2 π × 56
 π
A1
392
137 cm (136. 833 … , cm)
9

[2 marks]

(b) Determine the area of the windscreen that is cleared by the

rubber blade. [3]

Markscheme

subtracting two substituted area of sectors formulae (M1)

(
140°

360°
× π × 56 2
) − (
140°

360°
× π × 10 2
) OR 140°

360°
× π × (56 2 2
− 10 )

(A1)

3710 cm
2
(3709. 17 … cm )
2
A1

[3 marks]

19. [Maximum mark: 8]

The owner of a convenience store installs two security cameras, represented by
points C1 and C2. Both cameras point towards the centre of the store’s cash
register, represented by the point R.

The following diagram shows this information on a cross-section of the store.

The cameras are positioned at a height of 3. 1 m, and the horizontal distance
between the cameras is 6. 4 m. The cash register is sitting on a counter so that its
centre, R, is 1. 0 m above the floor.

The distance from Camera 1 to the centre of the cash register is 2. 8 m.

(a) Determine the angle of depression from Camera 1 to the centre
of the cash register. Give your answer in degrees. [2]

Markscheme

sin θ =
2.1

2.8
OR tan θ =
2.1

1.85202…
(M1)

(θ =) 48. 6° (48. 5903 …°) A1

[2 marks]

(b) Calculate the distance from Camera 2 to the centre of the cash
register. [4]

Markscheme

METHOD 1
√ 2. 82 − 2. 12 OR 2. 8 cos(48. 5903 …) OR 2.1

tan(48.5903…)
(M1)

Note: Award M1 for attempt to use Pythagorean Theorem with 2. 1 seen or

for attempt to use cosine or tangent ratio.

1. 85 (m) (1. 85202 …) (A1)

Note: Award the M1A1 if 1. 85 is seen in part (a).

(6. 4 − 1. 85202 …)

4. 55 m (4. 54797 …) (A1)

Note: Award A1 for 4. 55 or equivalent seen, either as a separate calculation

or in Pythagorean Theorem.

2
√ (4. 54797 …) + 2. 1
2

5. 01 m (5. 00939 … m) A1

METHOD 2

attempt to use cosine rule (M1)

(c
2
=) 2. 8
2
+ 6. 4
2
− 2(2. 8)(6. 4) cos (48. 5903 …) (A1)(A1)

Note: Award A1 for 48. 5903. . .° substituted into cosine rule formula, A1 for
correct substitution.

(c =) 5. 01 m (5. 00939 … m) A1
 [4 marks]

(c) Without further calculation, determine which camera has the

largest angle of depression to the centre of the cash register.
Justify your response. [2]

Markscheme

camera 1 is closer to the cash register (than camera 2 and both cameras are
at the same height on the wall) R1

the larger angle of depression is from camera 1 A1

Note: Do not award R0A1. Award R0A0 if additional calculations are

completed and used in their justification, as per the question. Accept “
1. 85 < 4. 55” or “ 2. 8 < 5. 01” as evidence for the R1.

[2 marks]

20. [Maximum mark: 5]

The straight metal arm of a windscreen wiper on a car rotates in a circular motion
from a pivot point, O, through an angle of 140°. The windscreen is cleared by a
rubber blade of length 46 cm that is attached to the metal arm between points
A and B. The total length of the metal arm, OB, is 56 cm.

The part of the windscreen cleared by the rubber blade is shown unshaded in
the following diagram.
(a) Calculate the length of the arc made by B, the end of the
rubber blade. [2]

Markscheme

attempt to substitute into length of arc formula (M1)

140°

360°
× 2 π × 56

π
A1
392
137 cm (136. 833 … , cm)
9

[2 marks]

(b) Determine the area of the windscreen that is cleared by the

rubber blade. [3]

Markscheme

subtracting two substituted area of sectors formulae (M1)

(
140°

360°
× π × 56 2
) − (
140°

360°
× π × 10 2
) OR 140°

360°
× π × (56 2 2
− 10 )

(A1)

3710 cm
2
(3709. 17 … cm )
2
A1
 [3 marks]

21. [Maximum mark: 8]

The owner of a convenience store installs two security cameras, represented by
points C1 and C2. Both cameras point towards the centre of the store’s cash
register, represented by the point R.

The following diagram shows this information on a cross-section of the store.

The cameras are positioned at a height of 3. 1 m, and the horizontal distance

between the cameras is 6. 4 m. The cash register is sitting on a counter so that its
centre, R, is 1. 0 m above the floor.

The distance from Camera 1 to the centre of the cash register is 2. 8 m.

(a) Determine the angle of depression from Camera 1 to the centre

of the cash register. Give your answer in degrees. [2]

Markscheme

sin θ =
2.1

2.8
OR tan θ =
2.1

1.85202…
(M1)
 (θ =) 48. 6° (48. 5903 …°) A1

[2 marks]

(b) Calculate the distance from Camera 2 to the centre of the cash
register. [4]

Markscheme

METHOD 1

√ 2. 82 − 2. 12 OR 2. 8 cos(48. 5903 …) OR 2.1

tan(48.5903…)
(M1)

Note: Award M1 for attempt to use Pythagorean Theorem with 2. 1 seen or

for attempt to use cosine or tangent ratio.

1. 85 (m) (1. 85202 …) (A1)

Note: Award the M1A1 if 1. 85 is seen in part (a).

(6. 4 − 1. 85202 …)

4. 55 m (4. 54797 …) (A1)

Note: Award A1 for 4. 55 or equivalent seen, either as a separate calculation

or in Pythagorean Theorem.

2 2
√ (4. 54797 …) + 2. 1

5. 01 m (5. 00939 … m) A1
 METHOD 2

attempt to use cosine rule (M1)

(c
2
=) 2. 8
2
+ 6. 4
2
− 2(2. 8)(6. 4) cos (48. 5903 …) (A1)(A1)

Note: Award A1 for 48. 5903. . .° substituted into cosine rule formula, A1 for
correct substitution.

(c =) 5. 01 m (5. 00939 … m) A1

[4 marks]

(c) Without further calculation, determine which camera has the

largest angle of depression to the centre of the cash register.
Justify your response. [2]

Markscheme

camera 1 is closer to the cash register (than camera 2 and both cameras are
at the same height on the wall) R1

the larger angle of depression is from camera 1 A1

Note: Do not award R0A1. Award R0A0 if additional calculations are

completed and used in their justification, as per the question. Accept “
1. 85 < 4. 55” or “ 2. 8 < 5. 01” as evidence for the R1.
 [2 marks]

22. [Maximum mark: 5]

The front view of a doghouse is made up of a square with an isosceles
triangle on top.

The doghouse is 1. 35 m high and 0. 9 m wide, and sits on a square

base.

The top of the rectangular surfaces of the roof of the doghouse are to
be painted.

Find the area to be painted. [5]

Markscheme

height of triangle at roof = 1. 35 − 0. 9 = 0. 45 (A1)

 Note: Award A1 for 0. 45 (height of triangle) seen on the diagram.

2
slant height = √ 0. 45 + 0. 45
2
OR sin(45°) =
0.45

slant height
(M1)

= √ 0. 405 (0. 636396 … , 0. 45√ 2) A1

Note: If using sin(45°) =

0.45

slant height
then (A1) for angle of 45°, (M1) for a
correct trig statement.

area of one rectangle on roof = √ 0. 405 × 0. 9 (= 0. 572756 …)

M1

area painted = (2 × √ 0. 405 × 0. 9 = 2 × 0. 572756 …)

1. 15 m
2 2
(1. 14551 … m , 0. 81√ 2 m )
2
A1

[5 marks]

23. [Maximum mark: 5]

The front view of a doghouse is made up of a square with an isosceles
triangle on top.

The doghouse is 1. 35 m high and 0. 9 m wide, and sits on a square

base.
 [5]

The top of the rectangular surfaces of the roof of the doghouse are to
be painted.

Find the area to be painted.

Markscheme

height of triangle at roof = 1. 35 − 0. 9 = 0. 45 (A1)

Note: Award A1 for 0. 45 (height of triangle) seen on the diagram.

2
slant height = √ 0. 45 + 0. 45
2
OR sin(45°) =
0.45

slant height
(M1)

= √ 0. 405 (0. 636396 … , 0. 45√ 2) A1

Note: If using sin(45°) =

0.45

slant height
then (A1) for angle of 45°, (M1) for a
correct trig statement.
 area of one rectangle on roof = √ 0. 405 × 0. 9 (= 0. 572756 …)

M1

area painted = (2 × √ 0. 405 × 0. 9 = 2 × 0. 572756 …)

1. 15 m
2 2
(1. 14551 … m , 0. 81√ 2 m )
2
A1

[5 marks]

24. [Maximum mark: 17]

The following diagram shows a park bounded by a fence in the shape of a
quadrilateral ABCD. A straight path crosses through the park from B to D.

AB = 85 m, AD = 85 m, BC = 40 m, CB̂D = 41°, BĈD = 120°

The size of angle BAD
ˆ
rounds to 77°, correct to the nearest degree. Use
ˆ
BAD = 77° for the rest of this question.

A landscaping firm proposes a new design for the park. Fences BC and CD are
to be replaced by a fence in the shape of a circular arc BED with center A. This is
illustrated in the following diagram.

(a.i) Write down the value of angle BDC. [1]

Markscheme

19° A1

[1 mark]

(a.ii) Hence use triangle BDC to find the length of path BD. [3]
 Markscheme

BD

sin 120°
=
40

sin 19°
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted sine rule for BCD, A1 for their correct
substitution.

(BD =) 106 m (106. 401 …) A1

[3 marks]

(b) Calculate the size of angle BAD

ˆ
, correct to five significant
figures. [3]

Markscheme

METHOD 1 (cosine rule)

2 2 2

cos BAD =
85 +85 −106.401…

2×85×85
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted cosine rule, A1 for their correct substitution.

77. 495 A1

Note: Accept an answer of 77. 149 from use of 3 sf answer from part (a).
The final answer must be correct to five significant figures.

METHOD 2 (right angled trig/isosceles triangles)

 sin(
BAD

2
) =
53.2008…

85
(A1)(M1)

Note: Award A1 for 53. 2008 … seen. Award M1 for correctly substituted trig
ratio. Follow through from part (a).

77. 495 … A1

Note: Use of 3 sf answer from part (a), results in 77. 149.

[3 marks]

(c) Find the area bounded by the path BD, and fences AB and
AD. [3]

Markscheme

EITHER

(Area =)
1

2
× 85 × 85 × sin(77°) (M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted area formula, A1 for correct substitution.

Award at most (M1)(A1)A0 if an angle other than 77° is used.

OR

1
(Area =) × (2 × 85 × sin(38. 5°)) × (85 × cos(38. 5°))
2

(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted area formula A =

1

2
, A1 for correct
bh

substitution.
 3520 m
2
(3519. 91 …) A1

[3 marks]

(d) Write down the distance from A to E. [1]

Markscheme

85 m A1

[1 mark]

(e) Find the perimeter of the proposed park, ABED. [3]

Markscheme

85 + 85 +
77

360
× 2 π × 85 (M1)(M1)

Note: Award M1 for correctly substituted into θ

360
× 2 π × r, M1 for addition
of AB and AD.

284 m (284. 231 …) A1

[3 marks]

(f ) Find the area of the shaded region in the proposed park. [3]
 Markscheme

(M1)(M1)
2
77
360
× π × (85) − 3519. 91 …

Note: Award M1 for correctly substituted area of sector formula, M1 for

subtraction of their area from part (c).

1330 m
2
(1334. 93 …) A1

[3 marks]

25. [Maximum mark: 8]

The owner of a convenience store installs two security cameras, represented by
points C1 and C2. Both cameras point towards the centre of the store’s cash
register, represented by the point R.

The following diagram shows this information on a cross-section of the store.

The cameras are positioned at a height of 3. 1 m, and the horizontal distance

between the cameras is 6. 4 m. The cash register is sitting on a counter so that its
centre, R, is 1. 0 m above the floor.

The distance from Camera 1 to the centre of the cash register is 2. 8 m.

(a) Determine the angle of depression from Camera 1 to the centre
of the cash register. Give your answer in degrees. [2]

Markscheme

sin θ =
2.1

2.8
OR tan θ =
2.1

1.85202…
(M1)

(θ =) 48. 6° (48. 5903 …°) A1

[2 marks]

(b) Calculate the distance from Camera 2 to the centre of the cash
register. [4]

Markscheme

METHOD 1

√ 2. 82 − 2. 12 OR 2. 8 cos(48. 5903 …) OR 2.1

tan(48.5903…)
(M1)

Note: Award M1 for attempt to use Pythagorean Theorem with 2. 1 seen or

for attempt to use cosine or tangent ratio.

1. 85 (m) (1. 85202 …) (A1)

Note: Award the M1A1 if 1. 85 is seen in part (a).

(6. 4 − 1. 85202 …)
 4. 55 m (4. 54797 …) (A1)

Note: Award A1 for 4. 55 or equivalent seen, either as a separate calculation

or in Pythagorean Theorem.

2
√ (4. 54797 …) + 2. 1
2

5. 01 m (5. 00939 … m) A1

METHOD 2

attempt to use cosine rule (M1)

(c
2
=) 2. 8
2
+ 6. 4
2
− 2(2. 8)(6. 4) cos (48. 5903 …) (A1)(A1)

Note: Award A1 for 48. 5903. . .° substituted into cosine rule formula, A1 for
correct substitution.

(c =) 5. 01 m (5. 00939 … m) A1

[4 marks]

(c) Without further calculation, determine which camera has the

largest angle of depression to the centre of the cash register.
Justify your response. [2]

Markscheme

camera 1 is closer to the cash register (than camera 2 and both cameras are
at the same height on the wall) R1
 the larger angle of depression is from camera 1 A1

Note: Do not award R0A1. Award R0A0 if additional calculations are

completed and used in their justification, as per the question. Accept “
1. 85 < 4. 55” or “ 2. 8 < 5. 01” as evidence for the R1.

[2 marks]

26. [Maximum mark: 5]

The straight metal arm of a windscreen wiper on a car rotates in a circular motion
from a pivot point, O, through an angle of 140°. The windscreen is cleared by a
rubber blade of length 46 cm that is attached to the metal arm between points
A and B. The total length of the metal arm, OB, is 56 cm.

The part of the windscreen cleared by the rubber blade is shown unshaded in
the following diagram.

(a) Calculate the length of the arc made by B, the end of the
rubber blade. [2]
 Markscheme

attempt to substitute into length of arc formula (M1)

140°

360°
× 2 π × 56

π
A1
392
137 cm (136. 833 … , cm)
9

[2 marks]

(b) Determine the area of the windscreen that is cleared by the

rubber blade. [3]

Markscheme

subtracting two substituted area of sectors formulae (M1)

(
140°

360°
× π × 56 2
) − (
140°

360°
× π × 10 2
) OR 140°

360°
× π × (56 2 2
− 10 )

(A1)

3710 cm
2
(3709. 17 … cm )
2
A1

[3 marks]

27. [Maximum mark: 17]

The following diagram shows a park bounded by a fence in the shape of a
quadrilateral ABCD. A straight path crosses through the park from B to D.

ˆ
AB = 85 m, AD = 85 m, BC = 40 m, CB̂D = 41°, BCD = 120°
The size of angle BAD
ˆ
rounds to 77°, correct to the nearest degree. Use
ˆ
BAD = 77° for the rest of this question.

A landscaping firm proposes a new design for the park. Fences BC and CD are
to be replaced by a fence in the shape of a circular arc BED with center A. This is
illustrated in the following diagram.
(a.i) Write down the value of angle BDC. [1]

Markscheme

19° A1

[1 mark]

(a.ii) Hence use triangle BDC to find the length of path BD. [3]

Markscheme

BD

sin 120°
=
40

sin 19°
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted sine rule for BCD, A1 for their correct
substitution.

(BD =) 106 m (106. 401 …) A1

 [3 marks]

(b) Calculate the size of angle BAD

ˆ
, correct to five significant
figures. [3]

Markscheme

METHOD 1 (cosine rule)

2 2 2

cos BAD =
85 +85 −106.401…

2×85×85
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted cosine rule, A1 for their correct substitution.

77. 495 A1

Note: Accept an answer of 77. 149 from use of 3 sf answer from part (a).
The final answer must be correct to five significant figures.

METHOD 2 (right angled trig/isosceles triangles)

sin(
BAD

2
) =
53.2008…

85
(A1)(M1)

Note: Award A1 for 53. 2008 … seen. Award M1 for correctly substituted trig
ratio. Follow through from part (a).

77. 495 … A1

Note: Use of 3 sf answer from part (a), results in 77. 149.

 [3 marks]

(c) Find the area bounded by the path BD, and fences AB and
AD. [3]

Markscheme

EITHER

(Area =)
1

2
× 85 × 85 × sin(77°) (M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted area formula, A1 for correct substitution.

Award at most (M1)(A1)A0 if an angle other than 77° is used.

OR

1
(Area =) × (2 × 85 × sin(38. 5°)) × (85 × cos(38. 5°))
2

(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted area formula A =

1

2
, A1 for correct
bh

substitution.

3520 m
2
(3519. 91 …) A1

[3 marks]

(d) Write down the distance from A to E. [1]

Markscheme
 85 m A1

[1 mark]

(e) Find the perimeter of the proposed park, ABED. [3]

Markscheme

85 + 85 +
77

360
× 2 π × 85 (M1)(M1)

Note: Award M1 for correctly substituted into θ

360
× 2 π × r, M1 for addition
of AB and AD.

284 m (284. 231 …) A1

[3 marks]

(f ) Find the area of the shaded region in the proposed park. [3]

Markscheme

(M1)(M1)
2
77

360
× π × (85) − 3519. 91 …

Note: Award M1 for correctly substituted area of sector formula, M1 for

subtraction of their area from part (c).

1330 m
2
(1334. 93 …) A1
 [3 marks]

28. [Maximum mark: 8]

The owner of a convenience store installs two security cameras, represented by
points C1 and C2. Both cameras point towards the centre of the store’s cash
register, represented by the point R.

The following diagram shows this information on a cross-section of the store.

The cameras are positioned at a height of 3. 1 m, and the horizontal distance

between the cameras is 6. 4 m. The cash register is sitting on a counter so that its
centre, R, is 1. 0 m above the floor.

The distance from Camera 1 to the centre of the cash register is 2. 8 m.

(a) Determine the angle of depression from Camera 1 to the centre

of the cash register. Give your answer in degrees. [2]

Markscheme

sin θ =
2.1

2.8
OR tan θ =
2.1

1.85202…
(M1)

(θ =) 48. 6° (48. 5903 …°) A1

 [2 marks]

(b) Calculate the distance from Camera 2 to the centre of the cash
register. [4]

Markscheme

METHOD 1

√ 2. 82 − 2. 12 OR 2. 8 cos(48. 5903 …) OR 2.1

tan(48.5903…)
(M1)

Note: Award M1 for attempt to use Pythagorean Theorem with 2. 1 seen or

for attempt to use cosine or tangent ratio.

1. 85 (m) (1. 85202 …) (A1)

Note: Award the M1A1 if 1. 85 is seen in part (a).

(6. 4 − 1. 85202 …)

4. 55 m (4. 54797 …) (A1)

Note: Award A1 for 4. 55 or equivalent seen, either as a separate calculation

or in Pythagorean Theorem.

2
√ (4. 54797 …) + 2. 1
2

5. 01 m (5. 00939 … m) A1
 METHOD 2

attempt to use cosine rule (M1)

(c
2
=) 2. 8
2
+ 6. 4
2
− 2(2. 8)(6. 4) cos (48. 5903 …) (A1)(A1)

Note: Award A1 for 48. 5903. . .° substituted into cosine rule formula, A1 for
correct substitution.

(c =) 5. 01 m (5. 00939 … m) A1

[4 marks]

(c) Without further calculation, determine which camera has the

largest angle of depression to the centre of the cash register.
Justify your response. [2]

Markscheme

camera 1 is closer to the cash register (than camera 2 and both cameras are
at the same height on the wall) R1

the larger angle of depression is from camera 1 A1

Note: Do not award R0A1. Award R0A0 if additional calculations are

completed and used in their justification, as per the question. Accept “
1. 85 < 4. 55” or “ 2. 8 < 5. 01” as evidence for the R1.

[2 marks]
29. [Maximum mark: 5]
The front view of a doghouse is made up of a square with an isosceles
triangle on top.

The doghouse is 1. 35 m high and 0. 9 m wide, and sits on a square

base.

The top of the rectangular surfaces of the roof of the doghouse are to
be painted.

Find the area to be painted. [5]

Markscheme

height of triangle at roof = 1. 35 − 0. 9 = 0. 45 (A1)

Note: Award A1 for 0. 45 (height of triangle) seen on the diagram.

2
slant height = √ 0. 45 + 0. 45
2
OR sin(45°) =
0.45

slant height
(M1)
 = √ 0. 405 (0. 636396 … , 0. 45√ 2) A1

Note: If using sin(45°) =

0.45

slant height
then (A1) for angle of 45°, (M1) for a
correct trig statement.

area of one rectangle on roof = √ 0. 405 × 0. 9 (= 0. 572756 …)

M1

area painted = (2 × √ 0. 405 × 0. 9 = 2 × 0. 572756 …)

1. 15 m
2 2
(1. 14551 … m , 0. 81√ 2 m )
2
A1

[5 marks]

30. [Maximum mark: 5]

The straight metal arm of a windscreen wiper on a car rotates in a circular motion
from a pivot point, O, through an angle of 140°. The windscreen is cleared by a
rubber blade of length 46 cm that is attached to the metal arm between points
A and B. The total length of the metal arm, OB, is 56 cm.

The part of the windscreen cleared by the rubber blade is shown unshaded in
the following diagram.
(a) Calculate the length of the arc made by B, the end of the
rubber blade. [2]

Markscheme

attempt to substitute into length of arc formula (M1)

140°

360°
× 2 π × 56

π
A1
392
137 cm (136. 833 … , cm)
9

[2 marks]

(b) Determine the area of the windscreen that is cleared by the

rubber blade. [3]

Markscheme

subtracting two substituted area of sectors formulae (M1)

(
140°

360°
× π × 56 2
) − (
140°

360°
× π × 10 2
) OR 140°

360°
× π × (56 2 2
− 10 )

(A1)

3710 cm
2
(3709. 17 … cm )
2
A1
 [3 marks]

31. [Maximum mark: 5]

The straight metal arm of a windscreen wiper on a car rotates in a circular motion
from a pivot point, O, through an angle of 140°. The windscreen is cleared by a
rubber blade of length 46 cm that is attached to the metal arm between points
A and B. The total length of the metal arm, OB, is 56 cm.

The part of the windscreen cleared by the rubber blade is shown unshaded in
the following diagram.

(a) Calculate the length of the arc made by B, the end of the
rubber blade. [2]

Markscheme

attempt to substitute into length of arc formula (M1)

140°

360°
× 2 π × 56
 π
A1
392
137 cm (136. 833 … , cm)
9

[2 marks]

(b) Determine the area of the windscreen that is cleared by the

rubber blade. [3]

Markscheme

subtracting two substituted area of sectors formulae (M1)

(
140°

360°
× π × 56 2
) − (
140°

360°
× π × 10 2
) OR 140°

360°
× π × (56 2 2
− 10 )

(A1)

3710 cm
2
(3709. 17 … cm )
2
A1

[3 marks]

32. [Maximum mark: 17]

The following diagram shows a park bounded by a fence in the shape of a
quadrilateral ABCD. A straight path crosses through the park from B to D.

ˆ
AB = 85 m, AD = 85 m, BC = 40 m, CB̂D = 41°, BCD = 120°
The size of angle BAD
ˆ
rounds to 77°, correct to the nearest degree. Use
ˆ
BAD = 77° for the rest of this question.

A landscaping firm proposes a new design for the park. Fences BC and CD are
to be replaced by a fence in the shape of a circular arc BED with center A. This is
illustrated in the following diagram.
(a.i) Write down the value of angle BDC. [1]

Markscheme

19° A1

[1 mark]

(a.ii) Hence use triangle BDC to find the length of path BD. [3]

Markscheme

BD

sin 120°
=
40

sin 19°
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted sine rule for BCD, A1 for their correct
substitution.

(BD =) 106 m (106. 401 …) A1

 [3 marks]

(b) Calculate the size of angle BAD

ˆ
, correct to five significant
figures. [3]

Markscheme

METHOD 1 (cosine rule)

2 2 2

cos BAD =
85 +85 −106.401…

2×85×85
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted cosine rule, A1 for their correct substitution.

77. 495 A1

Note: Accept an answer of 77. 149 from use of 3 sf answer from part (a).
The final answer must be correct to five significant figures.

METHOD 2 (right angled trig/isosceles triangles)

sin(
BAD

2
) =
53.2008…

85
(A1)(M1)

Note: Award A1 for 53. 2008 … seen. Award M1 for correctly substituted trig
ratio. Follow through from part (a).

77. 495 … A1

Note: Use of 3 sf answer from part (a), results in 77. 149.

 [3 marks]

(c) Find the area bounded by the path BD, and fences AB and
AD. [3]

Markscheme

EITHER

(Area =)
1

2
× 85 × 85 × sin(77°) (M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted area formula, A1 for correct substitution.

Award at most (M1)(A1)A0 if an angle other than 77° is used.

OR

1
(Area =) × (2 × 85 × sin(38. 5°)) × (85 × cos(38. 5°))
2

(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted area formula A =

1

2
, A1 for correct
bh

substitution.

3520 m
2
(3519. 91 …) A1

[3 marks]

(d) Write down the distance from A to E. [1]

Markscheme
 85 m A1

[1 mark]

(e) Find the perimeter of the proposed park, ABED. [3]

Markscheme

85 + 85 +
77

360
× 2 π × 85 (M1)(M1)

Note: Award M1 for correctly substituted into θ

360
× 2 π × r, M1 for addition
of AB and AD.

284 m (284. 231 …) A1

[3 marks]

(f ) Find the area of the shaded region in the proposed park. [3]

Markscheme

(M1)(M1)
2
77

360
× π × (85) − 3519. 91 …

Note: Award M1 for correctly substituted area of sector formula, M1 for

subtraction of their area from part (c).

1330 m
2
(1334. 93 …) A1
 [3 marks]

33. [Maximum mark: 5]

The front view of a doghouse is made up of a square with an isosceles
triangle on top.

The doghouse is 1. 35 m high and 0. 9 m wide, and sits on a square

base.

The top of the rectangular surfaces of the roof of the doghouse are to
be painted.

Find the area to be painted. [5]

Markscheme

height of triangle at roof = 1. 35 − 0. 9 = 0. 45 (A1)

 Note: Award A1 for 0. 45 (height of triangle) seen on the diagram.

2
slant height = √ 0. 45 + 0. 45
2
OR sin(45°) =
0.45

slant height
(M1)

= √ 0. 405 (0. 636396 … , 0. 45√ 2) A1

Note: If using sin(45°) =

0.45

slant height
then (A1) for angle of 45°, (M1) for a
correct trig statement.

area of one rectangle on roof = √ 0. 405 × 0. 9 (= 0. 572756 …)

M1

area painted = (2 × √ 0. 405 × 0. 9 = 2 × 0. 572756 …)

1. 15 m
2 2
(1. 14551 … m , 0. 81√ 2 m )
2
A1

[5 marks]

34. [Maximum mark: 5]

The front view of a doghouse is made up of a square with an isosceles
triangle on top.

The doghouse is 1. 35 m high and 0. 9 m wide, and sits on a square

base.
 [5]

The top of the rectangular surfaces of the roof of the doghouse are to
be painted.

Find the area to be painted.

Markscheme

height of triangle at roof = 1. 35 − 0. 9 = 0. 45 (A1)

Note: Award A1 for 0. 45 (height of triangle) seen on the diagram.

2
slant height = √ 0. 45 + 0. 45
2
OR sin(45°) =
0.45

slant height
(M1)

= √ 0. 405 (0. 636396 … , 0. 45√ 2) A1

Note: If using sin(45°) =

0.45

slant height
then (A1) for angle of 45°, (M1) for a
correct trig statement.
 area of one rectangle on roof = √ 0. 405 × 0. 9 (= 0. 572756 …)

M1

area painted = (2 × √ 0. 405 × 0. 9 = 2 × 0. 572756 …)

1. 15 m
2 2
(1. 14551 … m , 0. 81√ 2 m )
2
A1

[5 marks]

35. [Maximum mark: 17]

The following diagram shows a park bounded by a fence in the shape of a
quadrilateral ABCD. A straight path crosses through the park from B to D.

AB = 85 m, AD = 85 m, BC = 40 m, CB̂D = 41°, BĈD = 120°

The size of angle BAD
ˆ
rounds to 77°, correct to the nearest degree. Use
ˆ
BAD = 77° for the rest of this question.

A landscaping firm proposes a new design for the park. Fences BC and CD are
to be replaced by a fence in the shape of a circular arc BED with center A. This is
illustrated in the following diagram.

(a.i) Write down the value of angle BDC. [1]

Markscheme

19° A1

[1 mark]

(a.ii) Hence use triangle BDC to find the length of path BD. [3]
 Markscheme

BD

sin 120°
=
40

sin 19°
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted sine rule for BCD, A1 for their correct
substitution.

(BD =) 106 m (106. 401 …) A1

[3 marks]

(b) Calculate the size of angle BAD

ˆ
, correct to five significant
figures. [3]

Markscheme

METHOD 1 (cosine rule)

2 2 2

cos BAD =
85 +85 −106.401…

2×85×85
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted cosine rule, A1 for their correct substitution.

77. 495 A1

Note: Accept an answer of 77. 149 from use of 3 sf answer from part (a).
The final answer must be correct to five significant figures.

METHOD 2 (right angled trig/isosceles triangles)

 sin(
BAD

2
) =
53.2008…

85
(A1)(M1)

Note: Award A1 for 53. 2008 … seen. Award M1 for correctly substituted trig
ratio. Follow through from part (a).

77. 495 … A1

Note: Use of 3 sf answer from part (a), results in 77. 149.

[3 marks]

(c) Find the area bounded by the path BD, and fences AB and
AD. [3]

Markscheme

EITHER

(Area =)
1

2
× 85 × 85 × sin(77°) (M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted area formula, A1 for correct substitution.

Award at most (M1)(A1)A0 if an angle other than 77° is used.

OR

1
(Area =) × (2 × 85 × sin(38. 5°)) × (85 × cos(38. 5°))
2

(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted area formula A =

1

2
, A1 for correct
bh

substitution.
 3520 m
2
(3519. 91 …) A1

[3 marks]

(d) Write down the distance from A to E. [1]

Markscheme

85 m A1

[1 mark]

(e) Find the perimeter of the proposed park, ABED. [3]

Markscheme

85 + 85 +
77

360
× 2 π × 85 (M1)(M1)

Note: Award M1 for correctly substituted into θ

360
× 2 π × r, M1 for addition
of AB and AD.

284 m (284. 231 …) A1

[3 marks]

(f ) Find the area of the shaded region in the proposed park. [3]
 Markscheme

(M1)(M1)
2
77
360
× π × (85) − 3519. 91 …

Note: Award M1 for correctly substituted area of sector formula, M1 for

subtraction of their area from part (c).

1330 m
2
(1334. 93 …) A1

[3 marks]

36. [Maximum mark: 5]

An artificial ski slope can be modelled as a triangular prism, as shown in the
diagram. Rectangle ABCD is horizontal, and rectangle CDEF is vertical.

The maximum height of the ski slope, CF, is 17 metres and the steepest angle of
the ski slope, FBC
ˆ
, is 21°.
The width of the base of the ski slope, AB, is 44 metres. Mayumi skis in a straight
line, starting from point E and finishing at the base of the ski slope.

(a) Calculate the length of [BF]. [2]

Markscheme

sin(21°) =
17

BF
(M1)

BF = 47. 4 m (47. 4372 …) A1

[2 marks]

(b) Find the value of the least steep angle that Mayumi can ski. [3]

Markscheme

EITHER

2
BE = √ 47. 4372 … + 44 = 64. 7015 …
2
(A1)

sin
−1
(
17

BE
) (M1)

= 15. 2° (15. 2329 …°) (or 0. 266 radians (0. 265866 …))

A1

OR

2
AD = √ 47. 4372 … − 17 = 44. 2865 …
2
(A1)

2
DB = √ 64. 7015 … + 44 = 62. 4832 …
2

tan
−1
(
17

62.4832…
) (M1)
 = 15. 2° (15. 2329 …°) (or 0. 266 radians (0. 265866 …))

A1

[3 marks]

37. [Maximum mark: 5]

The front view of a doghouse is made up of a square with an isosceles
triangle on top.

The doghouse is 1. 35 m high and 0. 9 m wide, and sits on a square

base.

The top of the rectangular surfaces of the roof of the doghouse are to
be painted.

Find the area to be painted. [5]

 Markscheme

height of triangle at roof = 1. 35 − 0. 9 = 0. 45 (A1)

Note: Award A1 for 0. 45 (height of triangle) seen on the diagram.

2
slant height = √ 0. 45 + 0. 45
2
OR sin(45°) =
0.45

slant height
(M1)

= √ 0. 405 (0. 636396 … , 0. 45√ 2) A1

Note: If using sin(45°) =

0.45

slant height
then (A1) for angle of 45°, (M1) for a
correct trig statement.

area of one rectangle on roof = √ 0. 405 × 0. 9 (= 0. 572756 …)

M1

area painted = (2 × √ 0. 405 × 0. 9 = 2 × 0. 572756 …)

1. 15 m
2 2
(1. 14551 … m , 0. 81√ 2 m )
2
A1

[5 marks]

38. [Maximum mark: 8]

The owner of a convenience store installs two security cameras, represented by
points C1 and C2. Both cameras point towards the centre of the store’s cash
register, represented by the point R.

The following diagram shows this information on a cross-section of the store.

The cameras are positioned at a height of 3. 1 m, and the horizontal distance
between the cameras is 6. 4 m. The cash register is sitting on a counter so that its
centre, R, is 1. 0 m above the floor.

The distance from Camera 1 to the centre of the cash register is 2. 8 m.

(a) Determine the angle of depression from Camera 1 to the centre
of the cash register. Give your answer in degrees. [2]

Markscheme

sin θ =
2.1

2.8
OR tan θ =
2.1

1.85202…
(M1)

(θ =) 48. 6° (48. 5903 …°) A1

[2 marks]

(b) Calculate the distance from Camera 2 to the centre of the cash
register. [4]

Markscheme

METHOD 1
√ 2. 82 − 2. 12 OR 2. 8 cos(48. 5903 …) OR 2.1

tan(48.5903…)
(M1)

Note: Award M1 for attempt to use Pythagorean Theorem with 2. 1 seen or

for attempt to use cosine or tangent ratio.

1. 85 (m) (1. 85202 …) (A1)

Note: Award the M1A1 if 1. 85 is seen in part (a).

(6. 4 − 1. 85202 …)

4. 55 m (4. 54797 …) (A1)

Note: Award A1 for 4. 55 or equivalent seen, either as a separate calculation

or in Pythagorean Theorem.

2
√ (4. 54797 …) + 2. 1
2

5. 01 m (5. 00939 … m) A1

METHOD 2

attempt to use cosine rule (M1)

(c
2
=) 2. 8
2
+ 6. 4
2
− 2(2. 8)(6. 4) cos (48. 5903 …) (A1)(A1)

Note: Award A1 for 48. 5903. . .° substituted into cosine rule formula, A1 for
correct substitution.

(c =) 5. 01 m (5. 00939 … m) A1
 [4 marks]

(c) Without further calculation, determine which camera has the

largest angle of depression to the centre of the cash register.
Justify your response. [2]

Markscheme

camera 1 is closer to the cash register (than camera 2 and both cameras are
at the same height on the wall) R1

the larger angle of depression is from camera 1 A1

Note: Do not award R0A1. Award R0A0 if additional calculations are

completed and used in their justification, as per the question. Accept “
1. 85 < 4. 55” or “ 2. 8 < 5. 01” as evidence for the R1.

[2 marks]

39. [Maximum mark: 17]

The following diagram shows a park bounded by a fence in the shape of a
quadrilateral ABCD. A straight path crosses through the park from B to D.

AB = 85 m, AD = 85 m, BC = 40 m, CB̂D = 41°, BĈD = 120°

The size of angle BAD
ˆ
rounds to 77°, correct to the nearest degree. Use
ˆ
BAD = 77° for the rest of this question.

A landscaping firm proposes a new design for the park. Fences BC and CD are
to be replaced by a fence in the shape of a circular arc BED with center A. This is
illustrated in the following diagram.
(a.i) Write down the value of angle BDC. [1]

Markscheme

19° A1

[1 mark]

(a.ii) Hence use triangle BDC to find the length of path BD. [3]

Markscheme

BD

sin 120°
=
40

sin 19°
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted sine rule for BCD, A1 for their correct
substitution.

(BD =) 106 m (106. 401 …) A1

 [3 marks]

(b) Calculate the size of angle BAD

ˆ
, correct to five significant
figures. [3]

Markscheme

METHOD 1 (cosine rule)

2 2 2

cos BAD =
85 +85 −106.401…

2×85×85
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted cosine rule, A1 for their correct substitution.

77. 495 A1

Note: Accept an answer of 77. 149 from use of 3 sf answer from part (a).
The final answer must be correct to five significant figures.

METHOD 2 (right angled trig/isosceles triangles)

sin(
BAD

2
) =
53.2008…

85
(A1)(M1)

Note: Award A1 for 53. 2008 … seen. Award M1 for correctly substituted trig
ratio. Follow through from part (a).

77. 495 … A1

Note: Use of 3 sf answer from part (a), results in 77. 149.

 [3 marks]

(c) Find the area bounded by the path BD, and fences AB and
AD. [3]

Markscheme

EITHER

(Area =)
1

2
× 85 × 85 × sin(77°) (M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted area formula, A1 for correct substitution.

Award at most (M1)(A1)A0 if an angle other than 77° is used.

OR

1
(Area =) × (2 × 85 × sin(38. 5°)) × (85 × cos(38. 5°))
2

(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted area formula A =

1

2
, A1 for correct
bh

substitution.

3520 m
2
(3519. 91 …) A1

[3 marks]

(d) Write down the distance from A to E. [1]

Markscheme
 85 m A1

[1 mark]

(e) Find the perimeter of the proposed park, ABED. [3]

Markscheme

85 + 85 +
77

360
× 2 π × 85 (M1)(M1)

Note: Award M1 for correctly substituted into θ

360
× 2 π × r, M1 for addition
of AB and AD.

284 m (284. 231 …) A1

[3 marks]

(f ) Find the area of the shaded region in the proposed park. [3]

Markscheme

(M1)(M1)
2
77

360
× π × (85) − 3519. 91 …

Note: Award M1 for correctly substituted area of sector formula, M1 for

subtraction of their area from part (c).

1330 m
2
(1334. 93 …) A1
 [3 marks]

40. [Maximum mark: 5]

An artificial ski slope can be modelled as a triangular prism, as shown in the
diagram. Rectangle ABCD is horizontal, and rectangle CDEF is vertical.

The maximum height of the ski slope, CF, is 17 metres and the steepest angle of
the ski slope, FB̂C, is 21°.

The width of the base of the ski slope, AB, is 44 metres. Mayumi skis in a straight
line, starting from point E and finishing at the base of the ski slope.

(a) Calculate the length of [BF]. [2]

Markscheme

sin(21°) =
17

BF
(M1)

BF = 47. 4 m (47. 4372 …) A1

 [2 marks]

(b) Find the value of the least steep angle that Mayumi can ski. [3]

Markscheme

EITHER

2
BE = √ 47. 4372 … + 44 = 64. 7015 …
2
(A1)

sin
−1
(
17

BE
) (M1)

= 15. 2° (15. 2329 …°) (or 0. 266 radians (0. 265866 …))

A1

OR

2
AD = √ 47. 4372 … − 17 = 44. 2865 …
2
(A1)

2
DB = √ 64. 7015 … + 44 = 62. 4832 …
2

tan
−1
(
17

62.4832…
) (M1)

= 15. 2° (15. 2329 …°) (or 0. 266 radians (0. 265866 …))

A1

[3 marks]

41. [Maximum mark: 5]

An artificial ski slope can be modelled as a triangular prism, as shown in the
diagram. Rectangle ABCD is horizontal, and rectangle CDEF is vertical.
The maximum height of the ski slope, CF, is 17 metres and the steepest angle of
the ski slope, FB̂C, is 21°.
The width of the base of the ski slope, AB, is 44 metres. Mayumi skis in a straight
line, starting from point E and finishing at the base of the ski slope.

(a) Calculate the length of [BF]. [2]

Markscheme

sin(21°) =
17

BF
(M1)

BF = 47. 4 m (47. 4372 …) A1

[2 marks]

(b) Find the value of the least steep angle that Mayumi can ski. [3]

Markscheme

EITHER

2
BE = √ 47. 4372 … + 44 = 64. 7015 …
2
(A1)
 sin
−1
(
17

BE
) (M1)

= 15. 2° (15. 2329 …°) (or 0. 266 radians (0. 265866 …))

A1

OR

2
AD = √ 47. 4372 … − 17 = 44. 2865 …
2
(A1)

2
DB = √ 64. 7015 … + 44 = 62. 4832 …
2

tan
−1
(
17

62.4832…
) (M1)

= 15. 2° (15. 2329 …°) (or 0. 266 radians (0. 265866 …))

A1

[3 marks]

42. [Maximum mark: 17]

The following diagram shows a park bounded by a fence in the shape of a
quadrilateral ABCD. A straight path crosses through the park from B to D.

ˆ
AB = 85 m, AD = 85 m, BC = 40 m, CB̂D = 41°, BCD = 120°
The size of angle BAD
ˆ
rounds to 77°, correct to the nearest degree. Use
ˆ
BAD = 77° for the rest of this question.

A landscaping firm proposes a new design for the park. Fences BC and CD are
to be replaced by a fence in the shape of a circular arc BED with center A. This is
illustrated in the following diagram.
(a.i) Write down the value of angle BDC. [1]

Markscheme

19° A1

[1 mark]

(a.ii) Hence use triangle BDC to find the length of path BD. [3]

Markscheme

BD

sin 120°
=
40

sin 19°
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted sine rule for BCD, A1 for their correct
substitution.

(BD =) 106 m (106. 401 …) A1

 [3 marks]

(b) Calculate the size of angle BAD

ˆ
, correct to five significant
figures. [3]

Markscheme

METHOD 1 (cosine rule)

2 2 2

cos BAD =
85 +85 −106.401…

2×85×85
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted cosine rule, A1 for their correct substitution.

77. 495 A1

Note: Accept an answer of 77. 149 from use of 3 sf answer from part (a).
The final answer must be correct to five significant figures.

METHOD 2 (right angled trig/isosceles triangles)

sin(
BAD

2
) =
53.2008…

85
(A1)(M1)

Note: Award A1 for 53. 2008 … seen. Award M1 for correctly substituted trig
ratio. Follow through from part (a).

77. 495 … A1

Note: Use of 3 sf answer from part (a), results in 77. 149.

 [3 marks]

(c) Find the area bounded by the path BD, and fences AB and
AD. [3]

Markscheme

EITHER

(Area =)
1

2
× 85 × 85 × sin(77°) (M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted area formula, A1 for correct substitution.

Award at most (M1)(A1)A0 if an angle other than 77° is used.

OR

1
(Area =) × (2 × 85 × sin(38. 5°)) × (85 × cos(38. 5°))
2

(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted area formula A =

1

2
, A1 for correct
bh

substitution.

3520 m
2
(3519. 91 …) A1

[3 marks]

(d) Write down the distance from A to E. [1]

Markscheme
 85 m A1

[1 mark]

(e) Find the perimeter of the proposed park, ABED. [3]

Markscheme

85 + 85 +
77

360
× 2 π × 85 (M1)(M1)

Note: Award M1 for correctly substituted into θ

360
× 2 π × r, M1 for addition
of AB and AD.

284 m (284. 231 …) A1

[3 marks]

(f ) Find the area of the shaded region in the proposed park. [3]

Markscheme

(M1)(M1)
2
77

360
× π × (85) − 3519. 91 …

Note: Award M1 for correctly substituted area of sector formula, M1 for

subtraction of their area from part (c).

1330 m
2
(1334. 93 …) A1
 [3 marks]

43. [Maximum mark: 17]

The following diagram shows a park bounded by a fence in the shape of a
quadrilateral ABCD. A straight path crosses through the park from B to D.

AB = 85 m, AD = 85 m, BC = 40 m, CB̂D = 41°, BĈD = 120°

The size of angle BAD

ˆ
rounds to 77°, correct to the nearest degree. Use
ˆ
BAD = 77° for the rest of this question.

A landscaping firm proposes a new design for the park. Fences BC and CD are
to be replaced by a fence in the shape of a circular arc BED with center A. This is
illustrated in the following diagram.
(a.i) Write down the value of angle BDC. [1]

Markscheme

19° A1

[1 mark]

(a.ii) Hence use triangle BDC to find the length of path BD. [3]

Markscheme

BD

sin 120°
=
40

sin 19°
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted sine rule for BCD, A1 for their correct
substitution.

(BD =) 106 m (106. 401 …) A1

 [3 marks]

(b) Calculate the size of angle BAD

ˆ
, correct to five significant
figures. [3]

Markscheme

METHOD 1 (cosine rule)

2 2 2

cos BAD =
85 +85 −106.401…

2×85×85
(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted cosine rule, A1 for their correct substitution.

77. 495 A1

Note: Accept an answer of 77. 149 from use of 3 sf answer from part (a).
The final answer must be correct to five significant figures.

METHOD 2 (right angled trig/isosceles triangles)

sin(
BAD

2
) =
53.2008…

85
(A1)(M1)

Note: Award A1 for 53. 2008 … seen. Award M1 for correctly substituted trig
ratio. Follow through from part (a).

77. 495 … A1

Note: Use of 3 sf answer from part (a), results in 77. 149.

 [3 marks]

(c) Find the area bounded by the path BD, and fences AB and
AD. [3]

Markscheme

EITHER

(Area =)
1

2
× 85 × 85 × sin(77°) (M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted area formula, A1 for correct substitution.

Award at most (M1)(A1)A0 if an angle other than 77° is used.

OR

1
(Area =) × (2 × 85 × sin(38. 5°)) × (85 × cos(38. 5°))
2

(M1)(A1)

Note: Award M1 for substituted area formula A =

1

2
, A1 for correct
bh

substitution.

3520 m
2
(3519. 91 …) A1

[3 marks]

(d) Write down the distance from A to E. [1]

Markscheme
 85 m A1

[1 mark]

(e) Find the perimeter of the proposed park, ABED. [3]

Markscheme

85 + 85 +
77

360
× 2 π × 85 (M1)(M1)

Note: Award M1 for correctly substituted into θ

360
× 2 π × r, M1 for addition
of AB and AD.

284 m (284. 231 …) A1

[3 marks]

(f ) Find the area of the shaded region in the proposed park. [3]

Markscheme

(M1)(M1)
2
77

360
× π × (85) − 3519. 91 …

Note: Award M1 for correctly substituted area of sector formula, M1 for

subtraction of their area from part (c).

1330 m
2
(1334. 93 …) A1
 [3 marks]

44. [Maximum mark: 5]

The front view of a doghouse is made up of a square with an isosceles
triangle on top.

The doghouse is 1. 35 m high and 0. 9 m wide, and sits on a square

base.

The top of the rectangular surfaces of the roof of the doghouse are to
be painted.

Find the area to be painted. [5]

Markscheme

height of triangle at roof = 1. 35 − 0. 9 = 0. 45 (A1)

 Note: Award A1 for 0. 45 (height of triangle) seen on the diagram.

2
slant height = √ 0. 45 + 0. 45
2
OR sin(45°) =
0.45

slant height
(M1)

= √ 0. 405 (0. 636396 … , 0. 45√ 2) A1

Note: If using sin(45°) =

0.45

slant height
then (A1) for angle of 45°, (M1) for a
correct trig statement.

area of one rectangle on roof = √ 0. 405 × 0. 9 (= 0. 572756 …)

M1

area painted = (2 × √ 0. 405 × 0. 9 = 2 × 0. 572756 …)

1. 15 m
2 2
(1. 14551 … m , 0. 81√ 2 m )
2
A1

[5 marks]

45. [Maximum mark: 6]

Kacheena stands at point K, the top of a 218 m vertical cliff. The base of the cliff
is located at point B. A ship is located at point S, 1200 m from Kacheena.

This information is shown in the following diagram.

(a) Find the angle of elevation from the ship to Kacheena. [2]

Markscheme

sin(BŜK)
sin(90°)
sin(BŜK) =
218

1200
OR 218
=
1200
(M1)

Note: Award M1 for a correct trig formula. Accept other variables

representing BŜK.

(BŜK =) 10. 5° (10. 4668 …) A1

Note: Award A1 for the radian answer, 0. 182681 …. Award M1A0 if the
candidate finds the correct angle of elevation but then uses it to find a
complementary angle as their final answer.

[2 marks]
 (b) Find the horizontal distance from the base of the cliff to the
ship. [2]

Markscheme

SB
2
+ 218
2
= 1200
2
OR cos(10. 4468 …) =
SB

1200
OR
tan(10. 4468 …) =
218
SB
OR BS

sin(79.5331…°)
=
1200

sin(90°)
(M1)

1180 (m) (√ 1392476, 1180. 03 …) A1

[2 marks]

(c) Write down your answer to part (b) in the form a × 10 where k

1 ≤ a < 10 and k ∈ Z. [2]

Markscheme

1. 18 × 10
3
A1A1

Note: Award A1 for 1. 18

Award A1 for 10 3

Accept their rounded answer to part (b).

Award A0A0 for answers of the type: 11. 8 × 10 2

[2 marks]

46. [Maximum mark: 5]

An artificial ski slope can be modelled as a triangular prism, as shown in the
diagram. Rectangle ABCD is horizontal, and rectangle CDEF is vertical.

The maximum height of the ski slope, CF, is 17 metres and the steepest angle of
the ski slope, FB̂C, is 21°.

The width of the base of the ski slope, AB, is 44 metres. Mayumi skis in a straight
line, starting from point E and finishing at the base of the ski slope.

(a) Calculate the length of [BF]. [2]

Markscheme

sin(21°) =
17

BF
(M1)

BF = 47. 4 m (47. 4372 …) A1

[2 marks]

(b) Find the value of the least steep angle that Mayumi can ski. [3]
 Markscheme

EITHER

2
BE = √ 47. 4372 … + 44 = 64. 7015 …
2
(A1)

sin
−1
(
17

BE
) (M1)

= 15. 2° (15. 2329 …°) (or 0. 266 radians (0. 265866 …))

A1

OR

2
AD = √ 47. 4372 … − 17 = 44. 2865 …
2
(A1)

2
DB = √ 64. 7015 … + 44 = 62. 4832 …
2

tan
−1
(
17

62.4832…
) (M1)

= 15. 2° (15. 2329 …°) (or 0. 266 radians (0. 265866 …))

A1

[3 marks]

47. [Maximum mark: 6]

Kacheena stands at point K, the top of a 218 m vertical cliff. The base of the cliff
is located at point B. A ship is located at point S, 1200 m from Kacheena.

This information is shown in the following diagram.

(a) Find the angle of elevation from the ship to Kacheena. [2]

Markscheme

sin(BŜK)
sin(90°)
sin(BŜK) =
218

1200
OR 218
=
1200
(M1)

Note: Award M1 for a correct trig formula. Accept other variables

representing BŜK.

(BŜK =) 10. 5° (10. 4668 …) A1

Note: Award A1 for the radian answer, 0. 182681 …. Award M1A0 if the
candidate finds the correct angle of elevation but then uses it to find a
complementary angle as their final answer.

[2 marks]
 (b) Find the horizontal distance from the base of the cliff to the
ship. [2]

Markscheme

SB
2
+ 218
2
= 1200
2
OR cos(10. 4468 …) =
SB

1200
OR
tan(10. 4468 …) =
218
SB
OR BS

sin(79.5331…°)
=
1200

sin(90°)
(M1)

1180 (m) (√ 1392476, 1180. 03 …) A1

[2 marks]

(c) Write down your answer to part (b) in the form a × 10 where k

1 ≤ a < 10 and k ∈ Z. [2]

Markscheme

1. 18 × 10
3
A1A1

Note: Award A1 for 1. 18

Award A1 for 10 3

Accept their rounded answer to part (b).

Award A0A0 for answers of the type: 11. 8 × 10 2

[2 marks]

48. [Maximum mark: 5]

An artificial ski slope can be modelled as a triangular prism, as shown in the
diagram. Rectangle ABCD is horizontal, and rectangle CDEF is vertical.

The maximum height of the ski slope, CF, is 17 metres and the steepest angle of
the ski slope, FB̂C, is 21°.

The width of the base of the ski slope, AB, is 44 metres. Mayumi skis in a straight
line, starting from point E and finishing at the base of the ski slope.

(a) Calculate the length of [BF]. [2]

Markscheme

sin(21°) =
17

BF
(M1)

BF = 47. 4 m (47. 4372 …) A1

[2 marks]

(b) Find the value of the least steep angle that Mayumi can ski. [3]
 Markscheme

EITHER

2
BE = √ 47. 4372 … + 44 = 64. 7015 …
2
(A1)

sin
−1
(
17

BE
) (M1)

= 15. 2° (15. 2329 …°) (or 0. 266 radians (0. 265866 …))

A1

OR

2
AD = √ 47. 4372 … − 17 = 44. 2865 …
2
(A1)

2
DB = √ 64. 7015 … + 44 = 62. 4832 …
2

tan
−1
(
17

62.4832…
) (M1)

= 15. 2° (15. 2329 …°) (or 0. 266 radians (0. 265866 …))

A1

[3 marks]

49. [Maximum mark: 5]

An artificial ski slope can be modelled as a triangular prism, as shown in the
diagram. Rectangle ABCD is horizontal, and rectangle CDEF is vertical.
The maximum height of the ski slope, CF, is 17 metres and the steepest angle of
the ski slope, FB̂C, is 21°.
The width of the base of the ski slope, AB, is 44 metres. Mayumi skis in a straight
line, starting from point E and finishing at the base of the ski slope.

(a) Calculate the length of [BF]. [2]

Markscheme

sin(21°) =
17

BF
(M1)

BF = 47. 4 m (47. 4372 …) A1

[2 marks]

(b) Find the value of the least steep angle that Mayumi can ski. [3]

Markscheme

EITHER

2
BE = √ 47. 4372 … + 44 = 64. 7015 …
2
(A1)
 sin
−1
(
17

BE
) (M1)

= 15. 2° (15. 2329 …°) (or 0. 266 radians (0. 265866 …))

A1

OR

2
AD = √ 47. 4372 … − 17 = 44. 2865 …
2
(A1)

2
DB = √ 64. 7015 … + 44 = 62. 4832 …
2

tan
−1
(
17

62.4832…
) (M1)

= 15. 2° (15. 2329 …°) (or 0. 266 radians (0. 265866 …))

A1

[3 marks]

50. [Maximum mark: 5]

An artificial ski slope can be modelled as a triangular prism, as shown in the
diagram. Rectangle ABCD is horizontal, and rectangle CDEF is vertical.
The maximum height of the ski slope, CF, is 17 metres and the steepest angle of
the ski slope, FB̂C, is 21°.
The width of the base of the ski slope, AB, is 44 metres. Mayumi skis in a straight
line, starting from point E and finishing at the base of the ski slope.

(a) Calculate the length of [BF]. [2]

Markscheme

sin(21°) =
17

BF
(M1)

BF = 47. 4 m (47. 4372 …) A1

[2 marks]

(b) Find the value of the least steep angle that Mayumi can ski. [3]

Markscheme

EITHER

2
BE = √ 47. 4372 … + 44 = 64. 7015 …
2
(A1)

sin
−1
(
17
BE
) (M1)

= 15. 2° (15. 2329 …°) (or 0. 266 radians (0. 265866 …))

A1

OR

2
AD = √ 47. 4372 … − 17 = 44. 2865 …
2
(A1)

2
DB = √ 64. 7015 … + 44 = 62. 4832 …
2
 tan
−1
(
17

62.4832…
) (M1)

= 15. 2° (15. 2329 …°) (or 0. 266 radians (0. 265866 …))

A1

[3 marks]

51. [Maximum mark: 6]

Kacheena stands at point K, the top of a 218 m vertical cliff. The base of the cliff
is located at point B. A ship is located at point S, 1200 m from Kacheena.

This information is shown in the following diagram.

(a) Find the angle of elevation from the ship to Kacheena. [2]

Markscheme

ˆ
sin(BSK)

OR (M1)
sin(90°)
ˆ 218
sin(BSK) = =
1200 218 1200
 Note: Award M1 for a correct trig formula. Accept other variables
representing BŜK.

(BŜK =) 10. 5° (10. 4668 …) A1

Note: Award A1 for the radian answer, 0. 182681 …. Award M1A0 if the
candidate finds the correct angle of elevation but then uses it to find a
complementary angle as their final answer.

[2 marks]

(b) Find the horizontal distance from the base of the cliff to the
ship. [2]

Markscheme

SB
2
+ 218
2
= 1200
2
OR cos(10. 4468 …) =
SB

1200
OR
tan(10. 4468 …) =
218

SB
OR BS

sin(79.5331…°)
=
1200

sin(90°)
(M1)

1180 (m) (√ 1392476, 1180. 03 …) A1

[2 marks]

(c) Write down your answer to part (b) in the form a × 10 where k

1 ≤ a < 10 and k ∈ Z . [2]

Markscheme
 1. 18 × 10
3
A1A1

Note: Award A1 for 1. 18

Award A1 for 10 3

Accept their rounded answer to part (b).

Award A0A0 for answers of the type: 11. 8 × 10 2

[2 marks]

52. [Maximum mark: 9]

A farmer owns a triangular field ABC. The length of side [AB] is 85 m and side
[AC] is 110 m. The angle between these two sides is 55°.

(a) Find the area of the field. [3]

Markscheme

* This sample question was produced by experienced DP mathematics

senior examiners to aid teachers in preparing for external assessment in the
new MAA course. There may be minor differences in formatting compared
to formal exam papers.

Area =
1

2
× 110 × 85 × sin 55° (M1)(A1)

= 3830 (3829. 53 …) m
2
A1

Note: units must be given for the final A1 to be awarded.

 [3 marks]

(b) The farmer would like to divide the field into two equal parts by
constructing a straight fence from A to a point D on [BC].

Find BD. Fully justify any assumptions you make. [6]

Markscheme

BC
2
= 110
2
+ 85
2
− 2 × 110 × 85 × cos 55° (M1)A1

BC = 92. 7 (92. 7314 …) (m) A1

METHOD 1

Because the height and area of each triangle are equal they must have the
same length base R1

D must be placed half-way along BC A1

BD =
92.731…

2
≈ 46. 4 (m) A1

Note: the final two marks are dependent on the R1 being awarded.

METHOD 2

Let CB̂A = θ°

sin θ

110
=
sin 55°

92.731…
M1

⇒ θ = 76. 3° (76. 3354 …)

Use of area formula

 1

2
× 85 × BD × sin(76. 33 …°) =
3829.53…

2
A1

BD = 46. 4 (46. 365 …) (m) A1

[6 marks]

53. [Maximum mark: 8]

Ollie has installed security lights on the side of his house that are activated by a
sensor. The sensor is located at point C directly above point D. The area covered
by the sensor is shown by the shaded region enclosed by triangle ABC. The
distance from A to B is 4.5 m and the distance from B to C is 6 m. Angle AĈB is 15°.

(a) Find CÂB. [3]

Markscheme

∧
∘
sin CAB

6
=
sin 15

4.5
(M1)(A1)
 CÂB = 20.2º (20.187415…) A1

Note: Award (M1) for substituted sine rule formula and award (A1) for correct
substitutions.

[3 marks]

(b) Point B on the ground is 5 m from point E at the entrance to

Ollie’s house. He is 1.8 m tall and is standing at point D, below
the sensor. He walks towards point B.

Find the distance Ollie is from the entrance to his house when
he first activates the sensor. [5]

Markscheme

CBD = 20.2 + 15 = 35.2

∘
A1

(let X be the point on BD where Ollie activates the sensor)

tan 35.18741 …
∘
=
1.8

BX
(M1)

Note: Award A1 for their correct angle CBD. Award M1 for correctly
substituted trigonometric formula.

BX = 2.55285 … A1

5 − 2.55285 … (M1)

= 2.45 (m) (2.44714…) A1

[5 marks]

54. [Maximum mark: 6]

Kacheena stands at point K, the top of a 218 m vertical cliff. The base of the cliff
is located at point B. A ship is located at point S, 1200 m from Kacheena.
This information is shown in the following diagram.

(a) Find the angle of elevation from the ship to Kacheena. [2]

Markscheme

sin(BŜK)
sin(90°)
sin(BŜK) =
218

1200
OR 218
=
1200
(M1)

Note: Award M1 for a correct trig formula. Accept other variables

representing BŜK.

(BŜK =) 10. 5° (10. 4668 …) A1

Note: Award A1 for the radian answer, 0. 182681 …. Award M1A0 if the
candidate finds the correct angle of elevation but then uses it to find a
complementary angle as their final answer.

[2 marks]
 (b) Find the horizontal distance from the base of the cliff to the
ship. [2]

Markscheme

SB
2
+ 218
2
= 1200
2
OR cos(10. 4468 …) =
SB

1200
OR
tan(10. 4468 …) =
218
SB
OR BS

sin(79.5331…°)
=
1200

sin(90°)
(M1)

1180 (m) (√ 1392476, 1180. 03 …) A1

[2 marks]

(c) Write down your answer to part (b) in the form a × 10 where k

1 ≤ a < 10 and k ∈ Z. [2]

Markscheme

1. 18 × 10
3
A1A1

Note: Award A1 for 1. 18

Award A1 for 10 3

Accept their rounded answer to part (b).

Award A0A0 for answers of the type: 11. 8 × 10 2

[2 marks]

55. [Maximum mark: 9]

A farmer owns a triangular field ABC. The length of side [AB] is 85 m and side
[AC] is 110 m. The angle between these two sides is 55°.

(a) Find the area of the field. [3]

Markscheme

* This sample question was produced by experienced DP mathematics

senior examiners to aid teachers in preparing for external assessment in the
new MAA course. There may be minor differences in formatting compared
to formal exam papers.

Area =
1

2
× 110 × 85 × sin 55° (M1)(A1)

= 3830 (3829. 53 …) m
2
A1

Note: units must be given for the final A1 to be awarded.

[3 marks]

(b) The farmer would like to divide the field into two equal parts by
constructing a straight fence from A to a point D on [BC].

Find BD. Fully justify any assumptions you make. [6]

Markscheme

BC
2
= 110
2
+ 85
2
− 2 × 110 × 85 × cos 55° (M1)A1

BC = 92. 7 (92. 7314 …) (m) A1

METHOD 1
 Because the height and area of each triangle are equal they must have the
same length base R1

D must be placed half-way along BC A1

BD =
92.731…

2
≈ 46. 4 (m) A1

Note: the final two marks are dependent on the R1 being awarded.

METHOD 2

Let CB̂A = θ°

sin θ

110
=
sin 55°

92.731…
M1

⇒ θ = 76. 3° (76. 3354 …)

Use of area formula

1
2
× 85 × BD × sin(76. 33 …°) =
3829.53…
2
A1

BD = 46. 4 (46. 365 …) (m) A1

[6 marks]

56. [Maximum mark: 9]

A farmer owns a triangular field ABC. The length of side [AB] is 85 m and side
[AC] is 110 m. The angle between these two sides is 55°.

(a) Find the area of the field. [3]

 Markscheme

* This sample question was produced by experienced DP mathematics

senior examiners to aid teachers in preparing for external assessment in the
new MAA course. There may be minor differences in formatting compared
to formal exam papers.

Area =
1

2
× 110 × 85 × sin 55° (M1)(A1)

= 3830 (3829. 53 …) m
2
A1

Note: units must be given for the final A1 to be awarded.

[3 marks]

(b) The farmer would like to divide the field into two equal parts by
constructing a straight fence from A to a point D on [BC].

Find BD. Fully justify any assumptions you make. [6]

Markscheme

BC
2
= 110
2
+ 85
2
− 2 × 110 × 85 × cos 55° (M1)A1

BC = 92. 7 (92. 7314 …) (m) A1

METHOD 1

Because the height and area of each triangle are equal they must have the
same length base R1

D must be placed half-way along BC A1

 BD =
92.731…

2
≈ 46. 4 (m) A1

Note: the final two marks are dependent on the R1 being awarded.

METHOD 2

Let CB̂A = θ°

sin θ

110
=
sin 55°

92.731…
M1

⇒ θ = 76. 3° (76. 3354 …)

Use of area formula

1
2
× 85 × BD × sin(76. 33 …°) =
3829.53…
2
A1

BD = 46. 4 (46. 365 …) (m) A1

[6 marks]

57. [Maximum mark: 6]

Kacheena stands at point K, the top of a 218 m vertical cliff. The base of the cliff
is located at point B. A ship is located at point S, 1200 m from Kacheena.

This information is shown in the following diagram.

(a) Find the angle of elevation from the ship to Kacheena. [2]

Markscheme

sin(BŜK)
sin(90°)
sin(BŜK) =
218

1200
OR 218
=
1200
(M1)

Note: Award M1 for a correct trig formula. Accept other variables

representing BŜK.

(BŜK =) 10. 5° (10. 4668 …) A1

Note: Award A1 for the radian answer, 0. 182681 …. Award M1A0 if the
candidate finds the correct angle of elevation but then uses it to find a
complementary angle as their final answer.

[2 marks]
 (b) Find the horizontal distance from the base of the cliff to the
ship. [2]

Markscheme

SB
2
+ 218
2
= 1200
2
OR cos(10. 4468 …) =
SB

1200
OR
tan(10. 4468 …) =
218
SB
OR BS

sin(79.5331…°)
=
1200

sin(90°)
(M1)

1180 (m) (√ 1392476, 1180. 03 …) A1

[2 marks]

(c) Write down your answer to part (b) in the form a × 10 where k

1 ≤ a < 10 and k ∈ Z. [2]

Markscheme

1. 18 × 10
3
A1A1

Note: Award A1 for 1. 18

Award A1 for 10 3

Accept their rounded answer to part (b).

Award A0A0 for answers of the type: 11. 8 × 10 2

[2 marks]

58. [Maximum mark: 9]

A farmer owns a triangular field ABC. The length of side [AB] is 85 m and side
[AC] is 110 m. The angle between these two sides is 55°.

(a) Find the area of the field. [3]

Markscheme

* This sample question was produced by experienced DP mathematics

senior examiners to aid teachers in preparing for external assessment in the
new MAA course. There may be minor differences in formatting compared
to formal exam papers.

Area =
1

2
× 110 × 85 × sin 55° (M1)(A1)

= 3830 (3829. 53 …) m
2
A1

Note: units must be given for the final A1 to be awarded.

[3 marks]

(b) The farmer would like to divide the field into two equal parts by
constructing a straight fence from A to a point D on [BC].

Find BD. Fully justify any assumptions you make. [6]

Markscheme

BC
2
= 110
2
+ 85
2
− 2 × 110 × 85 × cos 55° (M1)A1

BC = 92. 7 (92. 7314 …) (m) A1

METHOD 1
 Because the height and area of each triangle are equal they must have the
same length base R1

D must be placed half-way along BC A1

BD =
92.731…

2
≈ 46. 4 (m) A1

Note: the final two marks are dependent on the R1 being awarded.

METHOD 2

Let CB̂A = θ°

sin θ

110
=
sin 55°

92.731…
M1

⇒ θ = 76. 3° (76. 3354 …)

Use of area formula

1
2
× 85 × BD × sin(76. 33 …°) =
3829.53…
2
A1

BD = 46. 4 (46. 365 …) (m) A1

[6 marks]

59. [Maximum mark: 5]

An artificial ski slope can be modelled as a triangular prism, as shown in the
diagram. Rectangle ABCD is horizontal, and rectangle CDEF is vertical.
The maximum height of the ski slope, CF, is 17 metres and the steepest angle of
the ski slope, FB̂C, is 21°.
The width of the base of the ski slope, AB, is 44 metres. Mayumi skis in a straight
line, starting from point E and finishing at the base of the ski slope.

(a) Calculate the length of [BF]. [2]

Markscheme

sin(21°) =
17

BF
(M1)

BF = 47. 4 m (47. 4372 …) A1

[2 marks]

(b) Find the value of the least steep angle that Mayumi can ski. [3]

Markscheme

EITHER

2
BE = √ 47. 4372 … + 44 = 64. 7015 …
2
(A1)
 sin
−1
(
17

BE
) (M1)

= 15. 2° (15. 2329 …°) (or 0. 266 radians (0. 265866 …))

A1

OR

2
AD = √ 47. 4372 … − 17 = 44. 2865 …
2
(A1)

2
DB = √ 64. 7015 … + 44 = 62. 4832 …
2

tan
−1
(
17

62.4832…
) (M1)

= 15. 2° (15. 2329 …°) (or 0. 266 radians (0. 265866 …))

A1

[3 marks]

60. [Maximum mark: 9]

A farmer owns a triangular field ABC. The length of side [AB] is 85 m and side
[AC] is 110 m. The angle between these two sides is 55°.

(a) Find the area of the field. [3]

Markscheme

* This sample question was produced by experienced DP mathematics

senior examiners to aid teachers in preparing for external assessment in the
new MAA course. There may be minor differences in formatting compared
to formal exam papers.

Area =
1

2
× 110 × 85 × sin 55° (M1)(A1)
 = 3830 (3829. 53 …) m
2
A1

Note: units must be given for the final A1 to be awarded.

[3 marks]

(b) The farmer would like to divide the field into two equal parts by
constructing a straight fence from A to a point D on [BC].

Find BD. Fully justify any assumptions you make. [6]

Markscheme

BC
2
= 110
2
+ 85
2
− 2 × 110 × 85 × cos 55° (M1)A1

BC = 92. 7 (92. 7314 …) (m) A1

METHOD 1

Because the height and area of each triangle are equal they must have the
same length base R1

D must be placed half-way along BC A1

BD =
92.731…

2
≈ 46. 4 (m) A1

Note: the final two marks are dependent on the R1 being awarded.

METHOD 2
 Let CB̂A = θ°

sin θ

110
=
sin 55°

92.731…
M1

⇒ θ = 76. 3° (76. 3354 …)

Use of area formula

2
× 85 × BD × sin(76. 33 …°) =
3829.53…

2
A1

BD = 46. 4 (46. 365 …) (m) A1

[6 marks]

61. [Maximum mark: 9]

A farmer owns a triangular field ABC. The length of side [AB] is 85 m and side
[AC] is 110 m. The angle between these two sides is 55°.

(a) Find the area of the field. [3]

Markscheme

* This sample question was produced by experienced DP mathematics

senior examiners to aid teachers in preparing for external assessment in the
new MAA course. There may be minor differences in formatting compared
to formal exam papers.

Area =
1

2
× 110 × 85 × sin 55° (M1)(A1)

= 3830 (3829. 53 …) m
2
A1

Note: units must be given for the final A1 to be awarded.

 [3 marks]

(b) The farmer would like to divide the field into two equal parts by
constructing a straight fence from A to a point D on [BC].

Find BD. Fully justify any assumptions you make. [6]

Markscheme

BC
2
= 110
2
+ 85
2
− 2 × 110 × 85 × cos 55° (M1)A1

BC = 92. 7 (92. 7314 …) (m) A1

METHOD 1

Because the height and area of each triangle are equal they must have the
same length base R1

D must be placed half-way along BC A1

BD =
92.731…

2
≈ 46. 4 (m) A1

Note: the final two marks are dependent on the R1 being awarded.

METHOD 2

Let CB̂A = θ°

sin θ

110
=
sin 55°

92.731…
M1

⇒ θ = 76. 3° (76. 3354 …)

 Use of area formula

2
× 85 × BD × sin(76. 33 …°) =
3829.53…

2
A1

BD = 46. 4 (46. 365 …) (m) A1

[6 marks]

62. [Maximum mark: 5]

An artificial ski slope can be modelled as a triangular prism, as shown in the
diagram. Rectangle ABCD is horizontal, and rectangle CDEF is vertical.

The maximum height of the ski slope, CF, is 17 metres and the steepest angle of
the ski slope, FB̂C, is 21°.

The width of the base of the ski slope, AB, is 44 metres. Mayumi skis in a straight
line, starting from point E and finishing at the base of the ski slope.

(a) Calculate the length of [BF]. [2]

 Markscheme

sin(21°) =
17

BF
(M1)

BF = 47. 4 m (47. 4372 …) A1

[2 marks]

(b) Find the value of the least steep angle that Mayumi can ski. [3]

Markscheme

EITHER

2
BE = √ 47. 4372 … + 44 = 64. 7015 …
2
(A1)

sin
−1
(
17

BE
) (M1)

= 15. 2° (15. 2329 …°) (or 0. 266 radians (0. 265866 …))

A1

OR

2
AD = √ 47. 4372 … − 17 = 44. 2865 …
2
(A1)

2
DB = √ 64. 7015 … + 44 = 62. 4832 …
2

tan
−1
(
17

62.4832…
) (M1)

= 15. 2° (15. 2329 …°) (or 0. 266 radians (0. 265866 …))

A1

[3 marks]
63. [Maximum mark: 8]
Ollie has installed security lights on the side of his house that are activated by a
sensor. The sensor is located at point C directly above point D. The area covered
by the sensor is shown by the shaded region enclosed by triangle ABC. The
distance from A to B is 4.5 m and the distance from B to C is 6 m. Angle AĈB is 15°.

(a) Find CÂB. [3]

Markscheme

∧
∘
sin CAB

6
=
sin 15

4.5
(M1)(A1)

CÂB = 20.2º (20.187415…) A1

Note: Award (M1) for substituted sine rule formula and award (A1) for correct
substitutions.

[3 marks]
 (b) Point B on the ground is 5 m from point E at the entrance to
Ollie’s house. He is 1.8 m tall and is standing at point D, below
the sensor. He walks towards point B.

Find the distance Ollie is from the entrance to his house when
he first activates the sensor. [5]

Markscheme

CBD = 20.2 + 15 = 35.2

∘
A1

(let X be the point on BD where Ollie activates the sensor)

tan 35.18741 …
∘
=
1.8

BX
(M1)

Note: Award A1 for their correct angle CBD. Award M1 for correctly
substituted trigonometric formula.

BX = 2.55285 … A1

5 − 2.55285 … (M1)

= 2.45 (m) (2.44714…) A1

[5 marks]

64. [Maximum mark: 4]

Helen is building a cabin using cylindrical logs of length 2.4 m and
radius 8.4 cm. A wedge is cut from one log and the cross-section of this
log is illustrated in the following diagram.
 [4]

Find the volume of this log.

Markscheme

volume = 240 (π × 8.4

2
−
1

2
× 8.4
2
× 0.872664 …) M1M1M1

Note: Award M1 240 × area, award M1 for correctly substituting area sector
formula, award M1 for subtraction of their area of the sector from area of
circle.

= 45800 (= 45811.96071) A1

[4 marks]

65. [Maximum mark: 6]

Kacheena stands at point K, the top of a 218 m vertical cliff. The base of the cliff
is located at point B. A ship is located at point S, 1200 m from Kacheena.

This information is shown in the following diagram.

(a) Find the angle of elevation from the ship to Kacheena. [2]

Markscheme

sin(BŜK)
sin(90°)
sin(BŜK) =
218

1200
OR 218
=
1200
(M1)

Note: Award M1 for a correct trig formula. Accept other variables

representing BŜK.

(BŜK =) 10. 5° (10. 4668 …) A1

Note: Award A1 for the radian answer, 0. 182681 …. Award M1A0 if the
candidate finds the correct angle of elevation but then uses it to find a
complementary angle as their final answer.

[2 marks]
 (b) Find the horizontal distance from the base of the cliff to the
ship. [2]

Markscheme

SB
2
+ 218
2
= 1200
2
OR cos(10. 4468 …) =
SB

1200
OR
tan(10. 4468 …) =
218
SB
OR BS

sin(79.5331…°)
=
1200

sin(90°)
(M1)

1180 (m) (√ 1392476, 1180. 03 …) A1

[2 marks]

(c) Write down your answer to part (b) in the form a × 10 where k

1 ≤ a < 10 and k ∈ Z. [2]

Markscheme

1. 18 × 10
3
A1A1

Note: Award A1 for 1. 18

Award A1 for 10 3

Accept their rounded answer to part (b).

Award A0A0 for answers of the type: 11. 8 × 10 2

[2 marks]

66. [Maximum mark: 8]

Ollie has installed security lights on the side of his house that are activated by a
sensor. The sensor is located at point C directly above point D. The area covered
by the sensor is shown by the shaded region enclosed by triangle ABC. The
distance from A to B is 4.5 m and the distance from B to C is 6 m. Angle AĈB is 15°.

(a) Find CÂB. [3]

Markscheme

∧
∘
sin CAB

6
=
sin 15

4.5
(M1)(A1)

CÂB = 20.2º (20.187415…) A1

Note: Award (M1) for substituted sine rule formula and award (A1) for correct
substitutions.

[3 marks]

(b) Point B on the ground is 5 m from point E at the entrance to

Ollie’s house. He is 1.8 m tall and is standing at point D, below
the sensor. He walks towards point B.
 Find the distance Ollie is from the entrance to his house when
[5]
he first activates the sensor.

Markscheme

CBD = 20.2 + 15 = 35.2

∘
A1

(let X be the point on BD where Ollie activates the sensor)

tan 35.18741 …
∘
=
1.8

BX
(M1)

Note: Award A1 for their correct angle CBD. Award M1 for correctly
substituted trigonometric formula.

BX = 2.55285 … A1

5 − 2.55285 … (M1)

= 2.45 (m) (2.44714…) A1

[5 marks]

67. [Maximum mark: 6]

Kacheena stands at point K, the top of a 218 m vertical cliff. The base of the cliff
is located at point B. A ship is located at point S, 1200 m from Kacheena.

This information is shown in the following diagram.

(a) Find the angle of elevation from the ship to Kacheena. [2]

Markscheme

sin(BŜK)
sin(90°)
sin(BŜK) =
218

1200
OR 218
=
1200
(M1)

Note: Award M1 for a correct trig formula. Accept other variables

representing BŜK.

(BŜK =) 10. 5° (10. 4668 …) A1

Note: Award A1 for the radian answer, 0. 182681 …. Award M1A0 if the
candidate finds the correct angle of elevation but then uses it to find a
complementary angle as their final answer.

[2 marks]
 (b) Find the horizontal distance from the base of the cliff to the
ship. [2]

Markscheme

SB
2
+ 218
2
= 1200
2
OR cos(10. 4468 …) =
SB

1200
OR
tan(10. 4468 …) =
218
SB
OR BS

sin(79.5331…°)
=
1200

sin(90°)
(M1)

1180 (m) (√ 1392476, 1180. 03 …) A1

[2 marks]

(c) Write down your answer to part (b) in the form a × 10 where k

1 ≤ a < 10 and k ∈ Z. [2]

Markscheme

1. 18 × 10
3
A1A1

Note: Award A1 for 1. 18

Award A1 for 10 3

Accept their rounded answer to part (b).

Award A0A0 for answers of the type: 11. 8 × 10 2

[2 marks]

68. [Maximum mark: 9]

A farmer owns a triangular field ABC. The length of side [AB] is 85 m and side
[AC] is 110 m. The angle between these two sides is 55°.

(a) Find the area of the field. [3]

Markscheme

* This sample question was produced by experienced DP mathematics

senior examiners to aid teachers in preparing for external assessment in the
new MAA course. There may be minor differences in formatting compared
to formal exam papers.

Area =
1

2
× 110 × 85 × sin 55° (M1)(A1)

= 3830 (3829. 53 …) m
2
A1

Note: units must be given for the final A1 to be awarded.

[3 marks]

(b) The farmer would like to divide the field into two equal parts by
constructing a straight fence from A to a point D on [BC].

Find BD. Fully justify any assumptions you make. [6]

Markscheme

BC
2
= 110
2
+ 85
2
− 2 × 110 × 85 × cos 55° (M1)A1

BC = 92. 7 (92. 7314 …) (m) A1

METHOD 1
 Because the height and area of each triangle are equal they must have the
same length base R1

D must be placed half-way along BC A1

BD =
92.731…

2
≈ 46. 4 (m) A1

Note: the final two marks are dependent on the R1 being awarded.

METHOD 2

Let CB̂A = θ°

sin θ

110
=
sin 55°

92.731…
M1

⇒ θ = 76. 3° (76. 3354 …)

Use of area formula

1
2
× 85 × BD × sin(76. 33 …°) =
3829.53…
2
A1

BD = 46. 4 (46. 365 …) (m) A1

[6 marks]

69. [Maximum mark: 4]

Helen is building a cabin using cylindrical logs of length 2.4 m and
radius 8.4 cm. A wedge is cut from one log and the cross-section of this
log is illustrated in the following diagram.
 [4]

Find the volume of this log.

Markscheme

volume = 240 (π × 8.4

2
−
1

2
× 8.4
2
× 0.872664 …) M1M1M1

Note: Award M1 240 × area, award M1 for correctly substituting area sector
formula, award M1 for subtraction of their area of the sector from area of
circle.

= 45800 (= 45811.96071) A1

[4 marks]

70. [Maximum mark: 8]

Ollie has installed security lights on the side of his house that are activated by a
sensor. The sensor is located at point C directly above point D. The area covered
by the sensor is shown by the shaded region enclosed by triangle ABC. The
distance from A to B is 4.5 m and the distance from B to C is 6 m. Angle AĈB is 15°.
(a) Find CÂB. [3]

Markscheme

∧
∘
sin CAB

6
=
sin 15

4.5
(M1)(A1)

CÂB = 20.2º (20.187415…) A1

Note: Award (M1) for substituted sine rule formula and award (A1) for correct
substitutions.

[3 marks]

(b) Point B on the ground is 5 m from point E at the entrance to

Ollie’s house. He is 1.8 m tall and is standing at point D, below
the sensor. He walks towards point B.

Find the distance Ollie is from the entrance to his house when
he first activates the sensor. [5]

Markscheme

CBD = 20.2 + 15 = 35.2

∘
A1
 (let X be the point on BD where Ollie activates the sensor)

tan 35.18741 …
∘
=
1.8

BX
(M1)

Note: Award A1 for their correct angle CBD. Award M1 for correctly
substituted trigonometric formula.

BX = 2.55285 … A1

5 − 2.55285 … (M1)

= 2.45 (m) (2.44714…) A1

[5 marks]

71. [Maximum mark: 9]

A farmer owns a triangular field ABC. The length of side [AB] is 85 m and side
[AC] is 110 m. The angle between these two sides is 55°.

(a) Find the area of the field. [3]

Markscheme

* This sample question was produced by experienced DP mathematics

senior examiners to aid teachers in preparing for external assessment in the
new MAA course. There may be minor differences in formatting compared
to formal exam papers.

Area =
1

2
× 110 × 85 × sin 55° (M1)(A1)

= 3830 (3829. 53 …) m
2
A1

Note: units must be given for the final A1 to be awarded.

 [3 marks]

(b) The farmer would like to divide the field into two equal parts by
constructing a straight fence from A to a point D on [BC].

Find BD. Fully justify any assumptions you make. [6]

Markscheme

BC
2
= 110
2
+ 85
2
− 2 × 110 × 85 × cos 55° (M1)A1

BC = 92. 7 (92. 7314 …) (m) A1

METHOD 1

Because the height and area of each triangle are equal they must have the
same length base R1

D must be placed half-way along BC A1

BD =
92.731…

2
≈ 46. 4 (m) A1

Note: the final two marks are dependent on the R1 being awarded.

METHOD 2

Let CB̂A = θ°

sin θ

110
=
sin 55°

92.731…
M1

⇒ θ = 76. 3° (76. 3354 …)

 Use of area formula

2
× 85 × BD × sin(76. 33 …°) =
3829.53…

2
A1

BD = 46. 4 (46. 365 …) (m) A1

[6 marks]

72. [Maximum mark: 4]

Helen is building a cabin using cylindrical logs of length 2.4 m and
radius 8.4 cm. A wedge is cut from one log and the cross-section of this
log is illustrated in the following diagram.

Find the volume of this log. [4]

Markscheme

volume = 240 (π × 8.4

2
−
1

2
× 8.4
2
× 0.872664 …) M1M1M1

Note: Award M1 240 × area, award M1 for correctly substituting area sector
formula, award M1 for subtraction of their area of the sector from area of
 circle.

= 45800 (= 45811.96071) A1

[4 marks]

73. [Maximum mark: 8]

Ollie has installed security lights on the side of his house that are activated by a
sensor. The sensor is located at point C directly above point D. The area covered
by the sensor is shown by the shaded region enclosed by triangle ABC. The
distance from A to B is 4.5 m and the distance from B to C is 6 m. Angle AĈB is 15°.

(a) Find CÂB. [3]

Markscheme

∧
∘
sin CAB

6
=
sin 15

4.5
(M1)(A1)

CÂB = 20.2º (20.187415…) A1

 Note: Award (M1) for substituted sine rule formula and award (A1) for correct
substitutions.

[3 marks]

(b) Point B on the ground is 5 m from point E at the entrance to

Ollie’s house. He is 1.8 m tall and is standing at point D, below
the sensor. He walks towards point B.

Find the distance Ollie is from the entrance to his house when
he first activates the sensor. [5]

Markscheme

CBD = 20.2 + 15 = 35.2

∘
A1

(let X be the point on BD where Ollie activates the sensor)

tan 35.18741 …
∘
=
1.8

BX
(M1)

Note: Award A1 for their correct angle CBD. Award M1 for correctly
substituted trigonometric formula.

BX = 2.55285 … A1

5 − 2.55285 … (M1)

= 2.45 (m) (2.44714…) A1

[5 marks]

74. [Maximum mark: 8]

Ollie has installed security lights on the side of his house that are activated by a
sensor. The sensor is located at point C directly above point D. The area covered
by the sensor is shown by the shaded region enclosed by triangle ABC. The
distance from A to B is 4.5 m and the distance from B to C is 6 m. Angle AĈB is 15°.

(a) Find CÂB. [3]

Markscheme

∧
∘
sin CAB

6
=
sin 15

4.5
(M1)(A1)

CÂB = 20.2º (20.187415…) A1

Note: Award (M1) for substituted sine rule formula and award (A1) for correct
substitutions.

[3 marks]

(b) Point B on the ground is 5 m from point E at the entrance to

Ollie’s house. He is 1.8 m tall and is standing at point D, below
the sensor. He walks towards point B.

Find the distance Ollie is from the entrance to his house when
he first activates the sensor. [5]
 Markscheme

CBD = 20.2 + 15 = 35.2

∘
A1

(let X be the point on BD where Ollie activates the sensor)

tan 35.18741 …
∘
=
1.8

BX
(M1)

Note: Award A1 for their correct angle CBD. Award M1 for correctly
substituted trigonometric formula.

BX = 2.55285 … A1

5 − 2.55285 … (M1)

= 2.45 (m) (2.44714…) A1

[5 marks]

75. [Maximum mark: 4]

Helen is building a cabin using cylindrical logs of length 2.4 m and
radius 8.4 cm. A wedge is cut from one log and the cross-section of this
log is illustrated in the following diagram.
 [4]

Find the volume of this log.

Markscheme

volume = 240 (π × 8.4

2
−
1

2
× 8.4
2
× 0.872664 …) M1M1M1

Note: Award M1 240 × area, award M1 for correctly substituting area sector
formula, award M1 for subtraction of their area of the sector from area of
circle.

= 45800 (= 45811.96071) A1

[4 marks]

76. [Maximum mark: 8]

Ollie has installed security lights on the side of his house that are activated by a
sensor. The sensor is located at point C directly above point D. The area covered
by the sensor is shown by the shaded region enclosed by triangle ABC. The
distance from A to B is 4.5 m and the distance from B to C is 6 m. Angle AĈB is 15°.
(a) Find CÂB. [3]

Markscheme

∧
∘
sin CAB

6
=
sin 15

4.5
(M1)(A1)

CÂB = 20.2º (20.187415…) A1

Note: Award (M1) for substituted sine rule formula and award (A1) for correct
substitutions.

[3 marks]

(b) Point B on the ground is 5 m from point E at the entrance to

Ollie’s house. He is 1.8 m tall and is standing at point D, below
the sensor. He walks towards point B.

Find the distance Ollie is from the entrance to his house when
he first activates the sensor. [5]

Markscheme

CBD = 20.2 + 15 = 35.2

∘
A1
 (let X be the point on BD where Ollie activates the sensor)

tan 35.18741 …
∘
=
1.8

BX
(M1)

Note: Award A1 for their correct angle CBD. Award M1 for correctly
substituted trigonometric formula.

BX = 2.55285 … A1

5 − 2.55285 … (M1)

= 2.45 (m) (2.44714…) A1

[5 marks]

77. [Maximum mark: 9]

A farmer owns a triangular field ABC. The length of side [AB] is 85 m and side
[AC] is 110 m. The angle between these two sides is 55°.

(a) Find the area of the field. [3]

Markscheme

* This sample question was produced by experienced DP mathematics

senior examiners to aid teachers in preparing for external assessment in the
new MAA course. There may be minor differences in formatting compared
to formal exam papers.

Area =
1

2
× 110 × 85 × sin 55° (M1)(A1)

= 3830 (3829. 53 …) m
2
A1

Note: units must be given for the final A1 to be awarded.

 [3 marks]

(b) The farmer would like to divide the field into two equal parts by
constructing a straight fence from A to a point D on [BC].

Find BD. Fully justify any assumptions you make. [6]

Markscheme

BC
2
= 110
2
+ 85
2
− 2 × 110 × 85 × cos 55° (M1)A1

BC = 92. 7 (92. 7314 …) (m) A1

METHOD 1

Because the height and area of each triangle are equal they must have the
same length base R1

D must be placed half-way along BC A1

BD =
92.731…

2
≈ 46. 4 (m) A1

Note: the final two marks are dependent on the R1 being awarded.

METHOD 2

Let CB̂A = θ°

sin θ

110
=
sin 55°

92.731…
M1

⇒ θ = 76. 3° (76. 3354 …)

 Use of area formula

2
× 85 × BD × sin(76. 33 …°) =
3829.53…

2
A1

BD = 46. 4 (46. 365 …) (m) A1

[6 marks]

78. [Maximum mark: 4]

Helen is building a cabin using cylindrical logs of length 2.4 m and
radius 8.4 cm. A wedge is cut from one log and the cross-section of this
log is illustrated in the following diagram.

Find the volume of this log. [4]

Markscheme

volume = 240 (π × 8.4

2
−
1

2
× 8.4
2
× 0.872664 …) M1M1M1

Note: Award M1 240 × area, award M1 for correctly substituting area sector
formula, award M1 for subtraction of their area of the sector from area of
 circle.

= 45800 (= 45811.96071) A1

[4 marks]

79. [Maximum mark: 4]

Helen is building a cabin using cylindrical logs of length 2.4 m and
radius 8.4 cm. A wedge is cut from one log and the cross-section of this
log is illustrated in the following diagram.

Find the volume of this log. [4]

Markscheme

volume = 240 (π × 8.4

2
−
1

2
× 8.4
2
× 0.872664 …) M1M1M1

Note: Award M1 240 × area, award M1 for correctly substituting area sector
formula, award M1 for subtraction of their area of the sector from area of
circle.

= 45800 (= 45811.96071) A1
 [4 marks]

80. [Maximum mark: 4]

Helen is building a cabin using cylindrical logs of length 2.4 m and
radius 8.4 cm. A wedge is cut from one log and the cross-section of this
log is illustrated in the following diagram.

Find the volume of this log. [4]

Markscheme

volume = 240 (π × 8.4

2
−
1

2
× 8.4
2
× 0.872664 …) M1M1M1

Note: Award M1 240 × area, award M1 for correctly substituting area sector
formula, award M1 for subtraction of their area of the sector from area of
circle.

= 45800 (= 45811.96071) A1

[4 marks]
81. [Maximum mark: 4]
Helen is building a cabin using cylindrical logs of length 2.4 m and
radius 8.4 cm. A wedge is cut from one log and the cross-section of this
log is illustrated in the following diagram.

Find the volume of this log. [4]

Markscheme

volume = 240 (π × 8.4

2
−
1

2
× 8.4
2
× 0.872664 …) M1M1M1

Note: Award M1 240 × area, award M1 for correctly substituting area sector
formula, award M1 for subtraction of their area of the sector from area of
circle.

= 45800 (= 45811.96071) A1

[4 marks]

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