CAIE P2 2022 June — Question 1 3 marks

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleP2 (Pure Mathematics 2)
Year2022
SessionJune
Marks3
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TopicProduct & Quotient Rules
TypeFind derivative of quotient
DifficultyModerate -0.5 This is a straightforward application of the quotient rule to differentiate ln(x)/x², followed by direct substitution of x=e. The calculation is routine with no conceptual challenges—slightly easier than average due to the clean result when substituting e.
Spec1.07l Derivative of ln(x): and related functions1.07q Product and quotient rules: differentiation

1 Given that \(y = \frac { \ln x } { x ^ { 2 } }\), find the exact value of \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) when \(x = \mathrm { e }\).

Question 1:
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMarks Guidance
Differentiate using quotient rule (or product rule)M1
Obtain \(\dfrac{x - 2x\ln x}{x^4}\)A1 OE
Substitute \(x = e\) to obtain \(-\dfrac{1}{e^3}\) or exact equivalentA1
Total3
**Question 1:**

| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| Differentiate using quotient rule (or product rule) | M1 | |
| Obtain $\dfrac{x - 2x\ln x}{x^4}$ | A1 | OE |
| Substitute $x = e$ to obtain $-\dfrac{1}{e^3}$ or exact equivalent | A1 | |
| **Total** | **3** | |

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1 Given that $y = \frac { \ln x } { x ^ { 2 } }$, find the exact value of $\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }$ when $x = \mathrm { e }$.\\

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