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Edexcel D1 2004 June Q6
14 marks Moderate -0.8
6. The Young Enterprise Company "Decide", is going to produce badges to sell to decision maths students. It will produce two types of badges. Badge 1 reads "I made the decision to do maths" and Badge 2 reads "Maths is the right decision".
"Decide" must produce at least 200 badges and has enough material for 500 badges.
Market research suggests that the number produced of Badge 1 should be between \(20 \%\) and \(40 \%\) of the total number of badges made. The company makes a profit of 30 p on each Badge 1 sold and 40 p on each Badge 2. It will sell all that it produced, and wishes to maximise its profit. Let \(x\) be the number produced of Badge 1 and \(y\) be the number of Badge 2 .
  1. Formulate this situation as a linear programming problem, simplifying your inequalities so that all the coefficients are integers.
  2. On the grid provided in the answer book, construct and clearly label the feasible region.
  3. Using your graph, advise the company on the number of each badge it should produce. State the maximum profit "Decide" will make.
    (3)
Edexcel D1 2004 June Q7
15 marks Moderate -0.8
7. \begin{figure}[h]
\captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 5} \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{f4258313-53d5-4a88-abf9-c0c7926770e4-8_581_1346_292_331}
\end{figure} A project is modelled by the activity network shown in Fig. 5. The activities are represented by the arcs. The number in brackets on each arc gives the time, in hours, to complete the activity. The numbers in circles give the event numbers. Each activity requires one worker.
  1. Explain the purpose of the dotted line from event 4 to event 5.
    (1)
  2. Calculate the early time and the late time for each event. Write these in the boxes in the answer book.
  3. Determine the critical activities.
  4. Obtain the total float for each of the non-critical activities.
  5. On the grid in the answer book, draw a cascade (Gantt) chart, showing the answers to parts (c) and (d).
  6. Determine the minimum number of workers needed to complete the project in the minimum time. Make your reasoning clear. END
Edexcel D1 2009 June Q1
5 marks Easy -1.3
1.
\(\mathbf { A }\)\(\mathbf { B }\)\(\mathbf { C }\)\(\mathbf { D }\)\(\mathbf { E }\)\(\mathbf { F }\)
\(\mathbf { A }\)-1351807095225
\(\mathbf { B }\)135-215125205240
\(\mathbf { C }\)180215-150165155
\(\mathbf { D }\)70125150-100195
\(\mathbf { E }\)95205165100-215
\(\mathbf { F }\)225240155195215-
The table shows the lengths, in km, of potential rail routes between six towns, \(\mathrm { A } , \mathrm { B } , \mathrm { C } , \mathrm { D } , \mathrm { E }\) and F .
  1. Use Prim's algorithm, starting from A , to find a minimum spanning tree for this table. You must list the arcs that form your tree in the order that they are selected.
  2. Draw your tree using the vertices given in Diagram 1 in the answer book.
  3. State the total weight of your tree.
Edexcel D1 2009 June Q2
9 marks Moderate -0.8
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10 The numbers in the list above represent the lengths, in metres, of ten lengths of fabric. They are to be cut from rolls of fabric of length 60 m .
  1. Calculate a lower bound for the number of rolls needed.
  2. Use the first-fit bin packing algorithm to determine how these ten lengths can be cut from rolls of length 60 m .
  3. Use full bins to find an optimal solution that uses the minimum number of rolls.
Edexcel D1 2009 June Q3
7 marks Moderate -0.8
3. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{c1482d20-7bce-46cb-9ac8-c659ecad30de-3_755_624_283_283} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 1}
\end{figure} \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{c1482d20-7bce-46cb-9ac8-c659ecad30de-3_750_620_285_1146} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 2}
\end{figure} Figure 1 shows the possible allocations of six workers, Charlotte (C), Eleanor (E), Harry (H), Matt (M), Rachel (R) and Simon (S) to six tasks, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Figure 2 shows an initial matching.
  1. List an alternating path, starting at H and ending at 4 . Use your path to find an improved matching. List your improved matching.
  2. Explain why it is not possible to find a complete matching. Simon (S) now has task 3 added to his possible allocation.
  3. Taking the improved matching found in (a) as the new initial matching, use the maximum matching algorithm to find a complete matching. List clearly the alternating path you use and your complete matching.
    (3)
Edexcel D1 2009 June Q4
9 marks Easy -1.8
4. Miri
Jessie
Edward
Katie
Hegg
Beth
Louis
Philip
Natsuko
Dylan
  1. Use the quick sort algorithm to sort the above list into alphabetical order.
    (5)
  2. Use the binary search algorithm to locate the name Louis.
Edexcel D1 2009 June Q5
9 marks Standard +0.3
5. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{c1482d20-7bce-46cb-9ac8-c659ecad30de-5_940_1419_262_322} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 3}
\end{figure} [The total weight of the network is 625 m ]
Figure 3 models a network of paths in a park. The number on each arc represents the length, in m , of that path.
Rob needs to travel along each path to inspect the surface. He wants to minimise the length of his route.
  1. Use the route inspection algorithm to find the length of his route. State the arcs that should be repeated. You should make your method and working clear.
    (6) The surface on each path is to be renewed. A machine will be hired to do this task and driven along each path.
    The machine will be delivered to point G and will start from there, but it may be collected from any point once the task is complete.
  2. Given that each path must be traversed at least once, determine the finishing point so that the length of the route is minimised. Give a reason for your answer and state the length of your route.
    (3)
Edexcel D1 2009 June Q6
7 marks Moderate -0.8
6. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{c1482d20-7bce-46cb-9ac8-c659ecad30de-6_899_1493_262_285} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 4}
\end{figure} Figure 4 represents a network of roads. The number on each arc gives the length, in km , of that road.
  1. Use Dijkstra's algorithm to find the shortest distance from A to I. State your shortest route.
    (6)
  2. State the shortest distance from A to G .
    (1)
Edexcel D1 2009 June Q7
14 marks Easy -1.3
7. Rose makes hanging baskets which she sells at her local market. She makes two types, large and small. Rose makes \(x\) large baskets and \(y\) small baskets. Each large basket costs \(\pounds 7\) to make and each small basket costs \(\pounds 5\) to make. Rose has \(\pounds 350\) she can spend on making the baskets.
  1. Write down an inequality, in terms of \(x\) and \(y\), to model this constraint.
    (2) Two further constraints are $$\begin{aligned} & y \leqslant 20 \text { and } \\ & y \leqslant 4 x \end{aligned}$$
  2. Use these two constraints to write down statements that describe the numbers of large and small baskets that Rose can make.
  3. On the grid provided, show these three constraints and \(x \geqslant 0 , y \geqslant 0\). Hence label the feasible region, R. Rose makes a profit of \(\pounds 2\) on each large basket and \(\pounds 3\) on each small basket. Rose wishes to maximise her profit, £P.
  4. Write down the objective function.
  5. Use your graph to determine the optimal numbers of large and small baskets Rose should make, and state the optimal profit.
Edexcel D1 2009 June Q17
Easy -1.2
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10 The numbers in the list above represent the lengths, in metres, of ten lengths of fabric. They are to be cut from rolls of fabric of length 60 m .
  1. Calculate a lower bound for the number of rolls needed.
  2. Use the first-fit bin packing algorithm to determine how these ten lengths can be cut from rolls of length 60 m .
  3. Use full bins to find an optimal solution that uses the minimum number of rolls.
    3. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{c1482d20-7bce-46cb-9ac8-c659ecad30de-3_755_624_283_283} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 1}
    \end{figure} \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{c1482d20-7bce-46cb-9ac8-c659ecad30de-3_750_620_285_1146} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 2}
    \end{figure} Figure 1 shows the possible allocations of six workers, Charlotte (C), Eleanor (E), Harry (H), Matt (M), Rachel (R) and Simon (S) to six tasks, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Figure 2 shows an initial matching.
  4. List an alternating path, starting at H and ending at 4 . Use your path to find an improved matching. List your improved matching.
  5. Explain why it is not possible to find a complete matching. Simon (S) now has task 3 added to his possible allocation.
  6. Taking the improved matching found in (a) as the new initial matching, use the maximum matching algorithm to find a complete matching. List clearly the alternating path you use and your complete matching.
    (3)
    4. Miri
    Jessie
    Edward
    Katie
    Hegg
    Beth
    Louis
    Philip
    Natsuko
    Dylan
  7. Use the quick sort algorithm to sort the above list into alphabetical order.
    (5)
  8. Use the binary search algorithm to locate the name Louis.
    5. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{c1482d20-7bce-46cb-9ac8-c659ecad30de-5_940_1419_262_322} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 3}
    \end{figure} [The total weight of the network is 625 m ]
    Figure 3 models a network of paths in a park. The number on each arc represents the length, in m , of that path.
    Rob needs to travel along each path to inspect the surface. He wants to minimise the length of his route.
  9. Use the route inspection algorithm to find the length of his route. State the arcs that should be repeated. You should make your method and working clear.
    (6) The surface on each path is to be renewed. A machine will be hired to do this task and driven along each path.
    The machine will be delivered to point G and will start from there, but it may be collected from any point once the task is complete.
  10. Given that each path must be traversed at least once, determine the finishing point so that the length of the route is minimised. Give a reason for your answer and state the length of your route.
    (3)
    6. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{c1482d20-7bce-46cb-9ac8-c659ecad30de-6_899_1493_262_285} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 4}
    \end{figure} Figure 4 represents a network of roads. The number on each arc gives the length, in km , of that road.
  11. Use Dijkstra's algorithm to find the shortest distance from A to I. State your shortest route.
    (6)
  12. State the shortest distance from A to G .
    (1)
    7. Rose makes hanging baskets which she sells at her local market. She makes two types, large and small. Rose makes \(x\) large baskets and \(y\) small baskets. Each large basket costs \(\pounds 7\) to make and each small basket costs \(\pounds 5\) to make. Rose has \(\pounds 350\) she can spend on making the baskets.
  13. Write down an inequality, in terms of \(x\) and \(y\), to model this constraint.
    (2) Two further constraints are $$\begin{aligned} & y \leqslant 20 \text { and } \\ & y \leqslant 4 x \end{aligned}$$
  14. Use these two constraints to write down statements that describe the numbers of large and small baskets that Rose can make.
  15. On the grid provided, show these three constraints and \(x \geqslant 0 , y \geqslant 0\). Hence label the feasible region, R. Rose makes a profit of \(\pounds 2\) on each large basket and \(\pounds 3\) on each small basket. Rose wishes to maximise her profit, £P.
  16. Write down the objective function.
  17. Use your graph to determine the optimal numbers of large and small baskets Rose should make, and state the optimal profit.
    8. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{c1482d20-7bce-46cb-9ac8-c659ecad30de-8_809_1541_283_262} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 5}
    \end{figure} A construction project is modelled by the activity network shown in Figure 5. The activities are represented by the arcs. The number in brackets on each arc gives the time, in days, to complete the activity. Each activity requires one worker. The project is to be completed in the shortest possible time.
  18. Complete Diagram 2 in the answer book, showing the early and late event times.
  19. State the critical activities.
  20. Find the total float for activities M and H . You must make the numbers you use in your calculations clear.
  21. On the grid provided, draw a cascade (Gantt) chart for this project. An inspector visits the project at 1 pm on days 16 and 31 to check the progress of the work.
  22. Given that the project is on schedule, which activities must be happening on each of these days?
Edexcel D1 2011 June Q1
9 marks Moderate -0.5
1. \begin{center} \begin{tabular}{ l l } 1. & Jenny
Edexcel D1 2011 June Q10
Easy -1.8
10. & Freya
\end{tabular} \end{center} A binary search is to be performed on the names in the list above to locate the name Kim.
  1. Explain why a binary search cannot be performed with the list in its present form.
  2. Using an appropriate algorithm, alter the list so that a binary search can be performed, showing the state of the list after each complete iteration. State the name of the algorithm you have used.
  3. Use the binary search algorithm to locate the name Kim in the list you obtained in (b). You must make your method clear.
    2. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{f7a968b0-18dd-44cf-b934-4beb8f2290ac-3_858_1169_244_447} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 1}
    \end{figure}
  4. Define the terms
    1. tree,
    2. minimum spanning tree.
      (3)
  5. Use Kruskal's algorithm to find a minimum spanning tree for the network shown in Figure 1. You should list the arcs in the order in which you consider them. In each case, state whether you are adding the arc to your minimum spanning tree.
    (3)
  6. Draw your minimum spanning tree using the vertices given in Diagram 1 in the answer book.
  7. State whether your minimum spanning tree is unique. Justify your answer.
    (1)
    3. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{f7a968b0-18dd-44cf-b934-4beb8f2290ac-4_1492_1298_210_379} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 2}
    \end{figure} Figure 2 shows the constraints of a linear programming problem in \(x\) and \(y\), where \(R\) is the feasible region.
  8. Write down the inequalities that form region \(R\). The objective is to maximise \(3 x + y\).
  9. Find the optimal values of \(x\) and \(y\). You must make your method clear.
  10. Obtain the optimal value of the objective function. Given that integer values of \(x\) and \(y\) are now required,
  11. write down the optimal values of \(x\) and \(y\).
    4. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{f7a968b0-18dd-44cf-b934-4beb8f2290ac-5_623_577_287_383} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 3}
    \end{figure} \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{f7a968b0-18dd-44cf-b934-4beb8f2290ac-5_620_582_287_1098} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 4}
    \end{figure} Figure 3 shows the possible allocations of five workers, Adam (A), Catherine (C), Harriet (H), Josh (J) and Richard (R) to five tasks, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Figure 4 shows an initial matching.
    There are three possible alternating paths that start at A .
    One of them is $$A - 3 = R - 4 = C - 5$$
  12. Find the other two alternating paths that start at A .
  13. List the improved matching generated by using the alternating path \(\mathrm { A } - 3 = \mathrm { R } - 4 = \mathrm { C } - 5\).
  14. Starting from the improved matching found in (b), use the maximum matching algorithm to obtain a complete matching. You must list the alternating path used and your final matching.
    5. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{f7a968b0-18dd-44cf-b934-4beb8f2290ac-6_835_913_219_575} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 5
    [0pt] [The total weight of the network is 98 km ]}
    \end{figure} Figure 5 models a network of gas pipes that have to be inspected. The number on each arc represents the length, in km, of that pipe. A route of minimum length that traverses each pipe at least once and starts and finishes at A needs to be found.
  15. Use the route inspection algorithm to find the pipes that will need to be traversed twice. You must make your method and working clear.
  16. Write down a possible shortest inspection route, giving its length. It is now decided to start the inspection route at D . The route must still traverse each pipe at least once but may finish at any node.
  17. Determine the finishing point so that the length of the route is minimised. You must give reasons for your answer and state the length of your route.
    6. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{f7a968b0-18dd-44cf-b934-4beb8f2290ac-7_823_1374_226_347} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 6}
    \end{figure} Figure 6 shows a network of cycle tracks. The number on each arc gives the length, in km, of that track.
  18. Use Dijkstra's algorithm to find the shortest route from A to H. State your shortest route and its length.
  19. Explain how you determined your shortest route from your labelled diagram. The track between E and F is now closed for resurfacing and cannot be used.
  20. Find the shortest route from A to H and state its length.
    (2)
    7. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{f7a968b0-18dd-44cf-b934-4beb8f2290ac-8_798_1497_258_283} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 7}
    \end{figure} A project is modelled by the activity network shown in Figure 7. The activities are represented by the arcs. The number in brackets on each arc gives the time, in days, to complete the activity. Each activity requires one worker. The project is to be completed in the shortest possible time.
  21. Complete the precedence table in the answer book.
    (3)
  22. Complete Diagram 1 in the answer book, to show the early event times and late event times.
  23. State the critical activities.
  24. On the grid in your answer book, draw a cascade (Gantt) chart for this project.
  25. By considering the activities that must take place between time 7 and time 16, explain why it is not possible to complete this project with just 3 workers in the minimum time.
    8. A firm is planning to produce two types of radio, type A and type B. Market research suggests that, each week:
    • At least 50 type A radios should be produced.
    • The number of type A radios should be between \(20 \%\) and \(40 \%\) of the total number of radios produced.
    Each type A radio requires 3 switches and each type B radio requires 2 switches. The firm can only buy 200 switches each week. The profit on each type A radio is \(\pounds 15\).
    The profit on each type B radio is \(\pounds 12\).
    The firm wishes to maximise its weekly profit.
    Formulate this situation as a linear programming problem, defining your variables.
    (Total 7 marks)
Edexcel D1 Specimen Q1
4 marks Easy -1.8
  1. Use the binary search algorithm to try to locate the name NIGEL in the following alphabetical list. Clearly indicate how you chose your pivots and which part of the list is being rejected at each stage.
\begin{center} \begin{tabular}{ l l } 1. & Bhavika
Edexcel D1 Specimen Q10
Easy -1.8
10. & Verity
\end{tabular} \end{center} 2. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{0f22a56f-ed07-4a9d-bc07-2fa5d69b3d51-03_549_526_194_413} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 1}
\end{figure} \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{0f22a56f-ed07-4a9d-bc07-2fa5d69b3d51-03_547_524_196_1110} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 2}
\end{figure} Figure 1 shows the possible allocations of five people, Ellen, George, Jo, Lydia and Yi Wen to five tasks, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Figure 2 shows an initial matching.
  1. Find an alternating path linking George with 5. List the resulting improved matching this gives.
  2. Explain why it is not possible to find a complete matching. George now has task 2 added to his possible allocation.
  3. Using the improved matching found in part (a) as the new initial matching, find an alternating path linking Yi Wen with task 1 to find a complete matching. List the complete matching.
    3. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{0f22a56f-ed07-4a9d-bc07-2fa5d69b3d51-04_586_1417_205_317} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 3}
    \end{figure} The network in Figure 3 shows the distances, in metres, between 10 wildlife observation points. The observation points are to be linked by footpaths, to form a network along the arcs indicated, using the least possible total length.
  4. Find a minimum spanning tree for the network in Figure 3, showing clearly the order in which you selected the arcs for your tree, using
    1. Kruskal's algorithm,
    2. Prim's algorithm, starting from \(A\). Given that footpaths are already in place along \(A B\) and \(F I\) and so should be included in the spanning tree,
  5. explain which algorithm you would choose to complete the tree, and how it should be adapted. (You do not need to find the tree.)
    4. \(\quad \begin{array} { l l l l l l l l l l } 650 & 431 & 245 & 643 & 455 & 134 & 710 & 234 & 162 & 452 \end{array}\)
  6. The list of numbers above is to be sorted into descending order. Perform a Quick Sort to obtain the sorted list, giving the state of the list after each pass, indicating the pivot elements. The numbers in the list represent the lengths, in mm, of some pieces of wood. The wood is sold in one metre lengths.
  7. Use the first-fit decreasing bin packing algorithm to determine how these pieces could be cut from the minimum number of one metre lengths. (You should ignore wastage due to cutting.)
  8. Determine whether your solution to part (b) is optimal. Give a reason for your answer.
    5. (a) Explain why a network cannot have an odd number of vertices of odd degree. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{0f22a56f-ed07-4a9d-bc07-2fa5d69b3d51-06_615_1143_338_461} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 4}
    \end{figure} Figure 4 shows a network of paths in a public park. The number on each arc represents the length of that path in metres. Hamish needs to walk along each path at least once to check the paths for frost damage starting and finishing at \(A\). He wishes to minimise the total distance he walks.
  9. Use the route inspection algorithm to find which paths, if any, need to be traversed twice.
  10. Find the length of Hamish's route.
    [0pt] [The total weight of the network in Figure 4 is 4180 m .]
    (1)
    6. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{0f22a56f-ed07-4a9d-bc07-2fa5d69b3d51-07_627_1408_223_331} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 5}
    \end{figure} Figure 5 shows a network of roads. The number on each arc represents the length of that road in km .
  11. Use Dijkstra's algorithm to find the shortest route from \(A\) to \(J\). State your shortest route and its length.
  12. Explain how you determined the shortest route from your labelled diagram. The road from \(C\) to \(F\) will be closed next week for repairs.
  13. Find a shortest route from \(A\) to \(J\) that does not include \(C F\) and state its length.
    7. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{0f22a56f-ed07-4a9d-bc07-2fa5d69b3d51-08_1501_1650_201_210} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 6}
    \end{figure} The captain of the Malde Mare takes passengers on trips across the lake in her boat.
    The number of children is represented by \(x\) and the number of adults by \(y\). Two of the constraints limiting the number of people she can take on each trip are $$x < 10$$ and $$2 \leqslant y \leqslant 10$$ These are shown on the graph in Figure 6, where the rejected regions are shaded out.
  14. Explain why the line \(x = 10\) is shown as a dotted line.
  15. Use the constraints to write down statements that describe the number of children and the number of adults that can be taken on each trip.
    (3) For each trip she charges \(\pounds 2\) per child and \(\pounds 3\) per adult. She must take at least \(\pounds 24\) per trip to cover costs. The number of children must not exceed twice the number of adults.
  16. Use this information to write down two inequalities.
    (2)
  17. Add two lines and shading to Diagram 1 in your answer book to represent these inequalities. Hence determine the feasible region and label it R .
    (4)
  18. Use your graph to determine how many children and adults would be on the trip if the captain takes:
    1. the minimum number of passengers,
    2. the maximum number of passengers.
      8. \begin{figure}[h]
      \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{0f22a56f-ed07-4a9d-bc07-2fa5d69b3d51-10_622_1441_194_312} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 7}
      \end{figure} An engineering project is modelled by the activity network shown in Figure 7. The activities are represented by the arcs. The number in brackets on each arc gives the time, in days, to complete the activity. Each activity requires one worker. The project is to be completed in the shortest time.
  19. Calculate the early time and late time for each event. Write these in the boxes in Diagram 1 in the answer book.
  20. State the critical activities.
  21. Find the total float on activities \(D\) and \(F\). You must show your working.
  22. On the grid in the answer book, draw a cascade (Gantt) chart for this project. The chief engineer visits the project on day 15 and day 25 to check the progress of the work. Given that the project is on schedule,
  23. which activities must be happening on each of these two days?
AQA C1 2007 January Q1
11 marks Moderate -0.8
1 The polynomial \(\mathrm { p } ( x )\) is given by $$\mathrm { p } ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } - 4 x ^ { 2 } - 7 x + k$$ where \(k\) is a constant.
    1. Given that \(x + 2\) is a factor of \(\mathrm { p } ( x )\), show that \(k = 10\).
    2. Express \(\mathrm { p } ( x )\) as the product of three linear factors.
  1. Use the Remainder Theorem to find the remainder when \(\mathrm { p } ( x )\) is divided by \(x - 3\).
  2. Sketch the curve with equation \(y = x ^ { 3 } - 4 x ^ { 2 } - 7 x + 10\), indicating the values where the curve crosses the \(x\)-axis and the \(y\)-axis. (You are not required to find the coordinates of the stationary points.)
AQA C1 2007 January Q2
11 marks Moderate -0.3
2 The line \(A B\) has equation \(3 x + 5 y = 8\) and the point \(A\) has coordinates (6, -2).
    1. Find the gradient of \(A B\).
    2. Hence find an equation of the straight line which is perpendicular to \(A B\) and which passes through \(A\).
  1. The line \(A B\) intersects the line with equation \(2 x + 3 y = 3\) at the point \(B\). Find the coordinates of \(B\).
  2. The point \(C\) has coordinates \(( 2 , k )\) and the distance from \(A\) to \(C\) is 5 . Find the two possible values of the constant \(k\).
AQA C1 2007 January Q3
8 marks Moderate -0.8
3
  1. Express \(\frac { \sqrt { 5 } + 3 } { \sqrt { 5 } - 2 }\) in the form \(p \sqrt { 5 } + q\), where \(p\) and \(q\) are integers.
    1. Express \(\sqrt { 45 }\) in the form \(n \sqrt { 5 }\), where \(n\) is an integer.
    2. Solve the equation $$x \sqrt { 20 } = 7 \sqrt { 5 } - \sqrt { 45 }$$ giving your answer in its simplest form.
AQA C1 2007 January Q4
14 marks Moderate -0.8
4 A circle with centre \(C\) has equation \(x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 12 y + 12 = 0\).
  1. By completing the square, express this equation in the form $$( x - a ) ^ { 2 } + ( y - b ) ^ { 2 } = r ^ { 2 }$$
  2. Write down:
    1. the coordinates of \(C\);
    2. the radius of the circle.
  3. Show that the circle does not intersect the \(x\)-axis.
  4. The line with equation \(x + y = 4\) intersects the circle at the points \(P\) and \(Q\).
    1. Show that the \(x\)-coordinates of \(P\) and \(Q\) satisfy the equation $$x ^ { 2 } + 3 x - 10 = 0$$
    2. Given that \(P\) has coordinates (2,2), find the coordinates of \(Q\).
    3. Hence find the coordinates of the midpoint of \(P Q\).
AQA C1 2007 January Q5
10 marks Moderate -0.5
5 The diagram shows an open-topped water tank with a horizontal rectangular base and four vertical faces. The base has width \(x\) metres and length \(2 x\) metres, and the height of the tank is \(h\) metres. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{33da89e2-f74f-4d5a-8bbd-ceaa728b6c34-4_403_410_477_792} The combined internal surface area of the base and four vertical faces is \(54 \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }\).
    1. Show that \(x ^ { 2 } + 3 x h = 27\).
    2. Hence express \(h\) in terms of \(x\).
    3. Hence show that the volume of water, \(V \mathrm {~m} ^ { 3 }\), that the tank can hold when full is given by $$V = 18 x - \frac { 2 x ^ { 3 } } { 3 }$$
    1. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } V } { \mathrm {~d} x }\).
    2. Verify that \(V\) has a stationary value when \(x = 3\).
  1. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } V } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } }\) and hence determine whether \(V\) has a maximum value or a minimum value when \(x = 3\).
    (2 marks)
AQA C1 2007 January Q6
14 marks Moderate -0.8
6 The curve with equation \(y = 3 x ^ { 5 } + 2 x + 5\) is sketched below. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{33da89e2-f74f-4d5a-8bbd-ceaa728b6c34-5_428_563_372_740} The curve cuts the \(x\)-axis at the point \(A ( - 1,0 )\) and cuts the \(y\)-axis at the point \(B\).
    1. State the coordinates of the point \(B\) and hence find the area of the triangle \(A O B\), where \(O\) is the origin.
    2. Find \(\int \left( 3 x ^ { 5 } + 2 x + 5 \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
    3. Hence find the area of the shaded region bounded by the curve and the line \(A B\).
    1. Find the gradient of the curve with equation \(y = 3 x ^ { 5 } + 2 x + 5\) at the point \(A ( - 1,0 )\).
    2. Hence find an equation of the tangent to the curve at the point \(A\).
AQA C1 2007 January Q7
7 marks Moderate -0.3
7 The quadratic equation \(( k + 1 ) x ^ { 2 } + 12 x + ( k - 4 ) = 0\) has real roots.
  1. Show that \(k ^ { 2 } - 3 k - 40 \leqslant 0\).
  2. Hence find the possible values of \(k\).
AQA C1 2008 January Q1
11 marks Moderate -0.3
1 The triangle \(A B C\) has vertices \(A ( - 2,3 ) , B ( 4,1 )\) and \(C ( 2 , - 5 )\).
  1. Find the coordinates of the mid-point of \(B C\).
    1. Find the gradient of \(A B\), in its simplest form.
    2. Hence find an equation of the line \(A B\), giving your answer in the form \(x + q y = r\), where \(q\) and \(r\) are integers.
    3. Find an equation of the line passing through \(C\) which is parallel to \(A B\).
  2. Prove that angle \(A B C\) is a right angle.
AQA C1 2008 January Q2
11 marks Moderate -0.8
2 The curve with equation \(y = x ^ { 4 } - 32 x + 5\) has a single stationary point, \(M\).
  1. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\).
  2. Hence find the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\).
    1. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } }\).
    2. Hence, or otherwise, determine whether \(M\) is a maximum or a minimum point.
  3. Determine whether the curve is increasing or decreasing at the point on the curve where \(x = 0\).
AQA C1 2008 January Q3
7 marks Easy -1.2
3
  1. Express \(5 \sqrt { 8 } + \frac { 6 } { \sqrt { 2 } }\) in the form \(n \sqrt { 2 }\), where \(n\) is an integer.
  2. Express \(\frac { \sqrt { 2 } + 2 } { 3 \sqrt { 2 } - 4 }\) in the form \(c \sqrt { 2 } + d\), where \(c\) and \(d\) are integers.
AQA C1 2008 January Q4
11 marks Moderate -0.3
4 A circle with centre \(C\) has equation \(x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } - 10 y + 20 = 0\).
  1. By completing the square, express this equation in the form $$x ^ { 2 } + ( y - b ) ^ { 2 } = k$$
  2. Write down:
    1. the coordinates of \(C\);
    2. the radius of the circle, leaving your answer in surd form.
  3. A line has equation \(y = 2 x\).
    1. Show that the \(x\)-coordinate of any point of intersection of the line and the circle satisfies the equation \(x ^ { 2 } - 4 x + 4 = 0\).
    2. Hence show that the line is a tangent to the circle and find the coordinates of the point of contact, \(P\).
  4. Prove that the point \(Q ( - 1,4 )\) lies inside the circle.