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Date November 2016 Marks available 2 Reference code 16N.1.SL.TZ0.T_15
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 0
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Question

Gabriella purchases a new car.

The car’s value in dollars, V , is modelled by the function

V ( t ) = 12870 k ( 1.1 ) t ,   t 0

where t is the number of years since the car was purchased and k is a constant.

After two years, the car’s value is $9143.20.

This model is defined for 0 t n . At n years the car’s value will be zero dollars.

Write down, and simplify, an expression for the car’s value when Gabriella purchased it.

[2]
a.

Find the value of k .

[2]
b.

Find the value of n .

[2]
c.

Markscheme

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.

12870 k ( 1.1 ) 0    (M1)

 

Note:     Award (M1) for correct substitution into V ( t ) .

 

= 12870 k    (A1)     (C2)

 

Note:     Accept 12870 3080  OR 9790 for a final answer.

 

[2 marks]

a.

9143.20 = 12870 k ( 1.1 ) 2    (M1)

 

Note:     Award (M1) for correct substitution into V ( t ) .

 

( k = )   3080    (A1)     (C2)

[2 marks]

b.

12870 3080 ( 1.1 ) n = 0    (M1)

 

Note:     Award (M1) for correct substitution into V ( t ) .

 

OR

N16/5/MATSD/SP1/ENG/TZ0/15.c/M     (M1)

 

Note:     Award (M1) for a correctly shaped curve with some indication of scale on the vertical axis.

 

( n = )   15.0   ( 15.0033 )    (A1)(ft)     (C2)

 

Note:     Follow through from part (b).

 

[2 marks]

c.

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Syllabus sections

Topic 2—Functions » SL 2.5—Modelling functions
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