AS & A Level · AS/A Level
Mathematics
Calculus, logarithms and probability
- 1.
Find and classify both stationary points of f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 - 9x + 5.
[4 marks] · no calculator - 2.
Solve ln(x - 1) + ln(x + 1) = ln(8), stating the domain restriction.
[3 marks] · no calculator - 3.
X follows a binomial distribution with n = 5 and p = 0.4. Calculate P(X = 2) and state two assumptions of this model.
[4 marks]
Marking points are indicative, not an official mark scheme. Accept equivalent valid methods and supported interpretations that address the task; award each mark once without requiring the model wording.