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9231-2021-mj-21-q03
May/June 2021 · Paper 21 · Question 3 · 10 marks
3(a) 1 x3dx< ( 1 )( 1 )3+ ( 1 )( 2 )3++ ( 1 )( n−1 )3+ ( 1 )( n )3 M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of the n rectangles.
n n n n n n n n Need last term for A1.
0
1 n r3 = n2(n+1)2 = n+1 2 M1 A1 Applies n r3 = 1n2(n+1)2, AG.
n4 4n4 2n 4
r=1 r=1
4
3(b) 1 x3dx> ( 1 )( 1 )3+ ( 1 )( 2 )3++ ( 1 )( n−1 )3 M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate
n n n n n n rectangles.
0
Need the last term for A1.
1 n−1 r3 = (n−1)2n2 = n−1 2 M1 A1 Applies n r3 = 1n2(n+1)2.
n4 4n4 2n 4
r=1 r=1
n+1 2 1
Accept − .
2n n
4
3(c) n+1 2 − n−1 2 = 1 <10 −3 leading to n>103 M1 Simplifies their U n − L n to k n .
2n 2n n
Least value of n is 1001. A1
2
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9231-2021-mj-21-q08
May/June 2021 · Paper 21 · Question 8 · 13 marks
8(a) dx B1
=2sinht
dt
dy ( ) M1 A1 Applies 2sinh2t = cosh2t −1, AG.
= 3−1cosh2t =1− 1cosh2t−1 =1−sinh2t
dt 2 2 2 2
3
8(b)(i) 2 2 M1 2 2
dx dy dx dy
+ =4s2 +(s2 −1)2 =4s2 +s4 −2s2 +1=(s2 +1)2 Factorises + .
dt dt dt dt
cosh4t A1
2π 1( 3t−1sinh2t ) cosh2t dt =π 1( 3t−1sinh2t )( cosh2t+1 ) dt M1 A1 Correct formula 2 for surfa 2 ce area, AG. A0 if limits
2 4 2 4 dx dy
+
0 0 missing. does not need to be
dt dt
simplified for M1.
4
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8(b)(ii) 1 1sinh2t ( cosh2t+1 ) dt=1 (1+cosh2t)2 1 = 1 ( 1+cosh2 )2−1 M1 A1 Integrates.
0 4 16 0 16 4
3 1 t ( cosh2t+1 ) dt=3t ( 1sinh2t+t ) 1 −3 1 1sinh2t+tdt M1 A1 Integrates by parts.
2 0 2 2 0 2 0 2
3t ( 1sinh2t +t ) − 1cosh2t − 1t2 1 = 3 ( 1sinh2− 1cosh2+ 3 ) A1
2 2 4 2 0 2 2 4 4
( )
π 3sinh2−3cosh2− 1 (1+cosh2)2 +11 A1 OE. Must be exact.
4 8 16 8 (Decimal answer is 3.980131435…)
6
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9231-2021-mj-22-q03
May/June 2021 · Paper 22 · Question 3 · 10 marks
3(a) 1 x3dx< ( 1 )( 1 )3+ ( 1 )( 2 )3++ ( 1 )( n−1 )3+ ( 1 )( n )3 M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of the n rectangles.
n n n n n n n n Need last term for A1.
0
1 n r3 = n2(n+1)2 = n+1 2 M1 A1 Applies n r3 = 1n2(n+1)2, AG.
n4 4n4 2n 4
r=1 r=1
4
3(b) 1 x3dx> ( 1 )( 1 )3+ ( 1 )( 2 )3++ ( 1 )( n−1 )3 M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate
n n n n n n rectangles.
0
Need the last term for A1.
1 n−1 r3 = (n−1)2n2 = n−1 2 M1 A1 Applies n r3 = 1n2(n+1)2.
n4 4n4 2n 4
r=1 r=1
n+1 2 1
Accept − .
2n n
4
3(c) n+1 2 − n−1 2 = 1 <10 −3 leading to n>103 M1 Simplifies their U n − L n to k n .
2n 2n n
Least value of n is 1001. A1
2
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9231-2021-mj-22-q08
May/June 2021 · Paper 22 · Question 8 · 13 marks
8(a) dx B1
=2sinht
dt
dy ( ) M1 A1 Applies 2sinh2t = cosh2t −1, AG.
= 3−1cosh2t =1− 1cosh2t−1 =1−sinh2t
dt 2 2 2 2
3
8(b)(i) 2 2 M1 2 2
dx dy dx dy
+ =4s2 +(s2 −1)2 =4s2 +s4 −2s2 +1=(s2 +1)2 Factorises + .
dt dt dt dt
cosh4t A1
2π 1( 3t−1sinh2t ) cosh2t dt =π 1( 3t−1sinh2t )( cosh2t+1 ) dt M1 A1 Correct formula 2 for surfa 2 ce area, AG. A0 if limits
2 4 2 4 dx dy
+
0 0 missing. does not need to be
dt dt
simplified for M1.
4
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8(b)(ii) 1 1sinh2t ( cosh2t+1 ) dt=1 (1+cosh2t)2 1 = 1 ( 1+cosh2 )2−1 M1 A1 Integrates.
0 4 16 0 16 4
3 1 t ( cosh2t+1 ) dt=3t ( 1sinh2t+t ) 1 −3 1 1sinh2t+tdt M1 A1 Integrates by parts.
2 0 2 2 0 2 0 2
3t ( 1sinh2t +t ) − 1cosh2t − 1t2 1 = 3 ( 1sinh2− 1cosh2+ 3 ) A1
2 2 4 2 0 2 2 4 4
( )
π 3sinh2−3cosh2− 1 (1+cosh2)2 +11 A1 OE. Must be exact.
4 8 16 8 (Decimal answer is 3.980131435…)
6
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9231-2021-mj-23-q03
May/June 2021 · Paper 23 · Question 3 · 10 marks
3(a) N r N r M1 A1 Compares with sum of the areas of the rectangles.
=1+
2r2 −1 2r2 −1
r=1 r=2
N x M1 Compares with integral.
< 1+ dx
1 2x2 −1
N x ( ) N M1 A1 Finds integral.
dx=1ln 2x2 −1
1 2x2 −1 4 1
N r ( ) M1 A1 Inserts limits, AG.
<1+ 1ln 2N2 −1
2r2 −1 4
r=1
7
3(b) N r N−1 r N N x N M1 A1 Compares with integral.
= + > dx+
2r2 −1 2r2 −1 2N2 −1 1 2x2 −1 2N2 −1
r=1 r=1
( ) N A1 CWO.
1ln 2N2 −1 +
4 2N2 −1
Alternative method for question 3(b)
N r N+1 x M1 A1 Compares with integral.
> dx
2r2 −1 1 2x2 −1
r=1
( )
1ln 2 ( N +1 )2 −1 A1 CWO.
4
3
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9231-2021-mj-23-q07
May/June 2021 · Paper 23 · Question 7 · 11 marks
7(a) 3( )−1 ( ) 3 M1 A1 Recognises integral or uses appropriate substitution.
I =2 4+x2 2 =sinh −1 1x 2
1 2
0 0
ln2 A1 Insert limits, must simplify.
3
7(b) d x ( 4+x2 )−1 2 n =−nx2 ( 4+x2 )−1 2 n−1+ ( 4+x2 )−1 2 n M1 A1 Uses the product rule to differentiate.
dx
−n ( 4+x2 −4 )( 4+x2 )−1 2 n−1+ ( 4+x2 )−1 2 n M1 Applies x2 =4+x2 −4.
x ( 4+x2 )−1 2 n 3 2 =−nI +4nI +I M1 Integrates both sides using the limits given.
n n+2 n
0
3 ( 2 )n =(1−n)I +4nI 4nI = 3 ( 2 )n +(n−1)I A1 Substitutes limits and rearranges, AG.
2 5 n n+2 n+2 2 5 n
Alternative method for question 7(b)
I = x ( 4+x2 )−1 2 n 3 2 +n 3 2x2 ( 4+x2 )−1 2 n−1 dx M1 A1 Integrates by parts.
n
0
0
I = x ( 4+x2 )−1 2 n2 3 +n2 3( 4+x2 −4 )( 4+x2 )−1 2 n−1 dx M1 Applies x2 =4+x2 −4.
n
0
0
I = 3 ( 2 )n +nI −4I 4nI = 3 ( 2 )n +(n−1)I M1 A1 Substitutes limits and rearranges, AG.
n 2 5 n n+2 n+2 2 5 n
5
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7(c) I = 3 B1 Applies reduction formula with n=1.
3 20
12I = 3 ( 8 ) +2I I = 33 =0.033 M1 A1 Applies reduction formula with n=3.
5 2 125 3 5 1000
3
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9231-2021-on-21-q04
Oct/Nov 2021 · Paper 21 · Question 4 · 10 marks
4(a) N lnr ln2 N lnr M1 A1 Compares with sum of the areas of the rectangles.
= +
r=1 r2 4 r=3 r2 M1 for writing out sum, A1 for considering N lnr .
r2
r=3
ln2 Nlnx M1 Compares with integral.
< + dx
4 2 x2
Nlnx lnx+1 N M1 A1 Finds integral.
dx= −
2 x2 x
2
N lnr ln2 lnN +1 ln2+1 2+3ln2 1+lnN M1 A1 Inserts limits, AG. A1 requires second M1.
< +
− +
= −
r2 4 N 2 4 N
r=1
7
4(b) N lnr N−1lnr lnN Nlnx lnN M1 A1 Compares with integral. Lower limit of 1 scores M0.
= + > dx+
r=1 r2 r=2 r2 N2 2 x2 N2 Accept N lnr > N+1lnx .
r2 2 x2
r=1
ln2+1 lnN +1 lnN A1 ln2+1 ln(N +1)+1
= − + Accept − .
2 N N2 2 N +1
3
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9231-2021-on-21-q08
Oct/Nov 2021 · Paper 21 · Question 8 · 14 marks
8(a) coshA= 1 eA+e −A B1 Writes in exponential form
2
( ) ( )
2cosh2 A= 1 e2A +2+e −2A = 1 e2A +e −2A +1=cosh2A+1 M1 A1 Expands, AG.
2 2
3
8(b)(i) dx dy B1
=4sinh2t+3 =3sinh2t−4
dt dt
( 4sinh2t+3 )2 +( 3sinh2t−4 )2 =25(sinh22t+1)=25cosh22t M1 A1 Expands and applies cosh2 A=sinh2 A+1
2π 1 2 ( 2cosh2t+3t )( 5cosh2t ) dt =π 1 2 20cosh22t+30tcosh2tdt A1 Correct formula for surface area, AG.
−1 −1
2 2
4
8(b)(ii) 20 1 2 cosh22tdt =10 1 2 cosh4t+1dt M1 Applies cosh2 A= 1
2
( cosh2A+1 ) .
−1 −1
2 2
101sinh4t+t 1 2 =10 ( 1sinh2+1 ) M1 A1 Integrates.
4 −1 2
2
30
1
2 tcosh2tdt=30
1
[
tsinh2t
]1
2 −1
1
2 sinh2tdt
M1 A1 Integrates by parts.
−1 2 2 −1 2 2 −1 2
15 tsinh2t−1cosh2t 1 2 =0 A1 Accept 1 2 tcosh2tdt =0 since tcosh2t is odd.
2 −1
2 −1
2
( ( ) )
10π 1 e2 −e −2 +1 A1 64.82457...
4
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8(b)(ii) Alternative method for question 8(b)(ii)
10π 1 2 ( 2cosh2t+3t ) cosh2tdt = M1 A1 I u nt = eg 2 r c a o te s s h b 2 y t + pa 3 r t t , s . u '=4sinh2t+3
−1
2
10πcosh2tsinh2t+(3tsinh2t) 1 2 −5π 1 2 sinh2t ( 4sinh2t+3 ) dt
v'=cosh2t, v= 1
2
sinh2t
2 −1 −1
2 2
10π 1sinh4t 1 2 −20π 1 2 sinh22tdt− 15π 1 2 sinh2tdt = M1 A1 Applies 2sinh22t =cosh4t−1
2 −1 −1 −1
2 2 2
10π 1sinh4t 1 2 −10π 1 2 cosh4t−1dt− 15π 1 2 sinh2tdt
2 −1 −1 −1
2 2 2
( ) 1 M1 A1 Integrates
π5sinh4t−10sinh4t+10t− 15cosh2t 2
2 4 2 −1
2
π5sinh4t+10t− ( 15cosh2t ) 1 2 =π ( 5sinh2+10 ) =10π ( 1 ( e2 −e −2 ) +1 ) A1 64.82457...
2 2 −1 4
2
7
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9231-2021-on-22-q03
Oct/Nov 2021 · Paper 22 · Question 3 · 8 marks
3(a) 1 1−x2dx< 1 + 1 ( 1− 1 ) ++ 1 ( 1−(n−1)2 ) M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of the rectangles. Three
0
n n n2 n n2 terms, including last for A1. Allow use of sigma.
1 n−1 (n−1)n(2n−1) M1 n−1
1− r2 =1− Applies r2 =1(n−1)n(2n−1).
n3 6n3 6
r=1 r=1
6n2 −(n−1)(2n−1) 4n2 +3n−1 A1 AG. [Can get this A1 without previous A1.]
=
6n2 6n2
4
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3(b) 1 1−x2dx> 1 ( 1− 1 ) + 1 ( 1−22 ) ++ 1 1− ( n−1 )2 M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate rectangles.
0
n n2 n n2 n n2
Three terms, including last for A1. Allow
n
1
(
1− r2
)
.
n n2
r=1
n−1 1 n−1 n−1 (n−1)n(2n−1) M1 n−1
− r2 = − Applies r2 =1(n−1)n(2n−1).
n n3 n 6n3 6
r=1 r=1
6n(n−1)−(n−1)(2n−1) 4n2 −3n−1 A1 4n2 +3n−1 1
= SC: − scores 2/4.
6n2 6n2 6n2 n
4
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9231-2021-on-22-q05
Oct/Nov 2021 · Paper 22 · Question 5 · 10 marks
5(a) x=3−2t −2 +2t2 y =4+ 3t −2 −3t2 B1 Differentiates x and y with respect to t.
2 2
4t4 +12t2 + 4 − 12 +1+ 23 + 9t4 + 12 + 9 −12t2 M1 Expands x2 + y2. Accept 25+ 25 ( t −2 −t2 )2 .
4
t4 t2 2 4 t2 4t4
25t4 + 25t −4 + 25 = 25 ( t2 +t −2 )2 M1 A1 Factorises x2 + y2. AG.
4 4 2 4
5 2 t2 +t −2 dt = 51t3 −t −1 2 = 85 M1 A1 Applies correct formula for arc length.
2 1 23 1 12
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5(b) dy y 4+ 3t −2 B1 dy
= = 2 Finds .
dx x 3−2t −2 dx
( )( ) ( )( )
d d t 4 3 + −2 3 2 t t − − 2 2 = 3−2t −2 −3 ( t 3 − − 3 2 − t −2 4 )2 + 3 2 t −2 4t −3 B1 Differentiates d d y x with respect to t.
d2y d 4+ 3t −2 dt −25t −3 M1 A1 Applies chain rule.
= 2 × = =−25 when t =1.
dx2 dt 3−2t −2 dx ( 3−2t −2 )3
4
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9231-2021-on-23-q04
Oct/Nov 2021 · Paper 23 · Question 4 · 10 marks
4(a) N lnr ln2 N lnr M1 A1 Compares with sum of the areas of the rectangles.
= +
r=1 r2 4 r=3 r2 M1 for writing out sum, A1 for considering N lnr .
r2
r=3
ln2 Nlnx M1 Compares with integral.
< + dx
4 2 x2
Nlnx lnx+1 N M1 A1 Finds integral.
dx= −
2 x2 x
2
N lnr ln2 lnN +1 ln2+1 2+3ln2 1+lnN M1 A1 Inserts limits, AG. A1 requires second M1.
< +
− +
= −
r2 4 N 2 4 N
r=1
7
4(b) N lnr N−1lnr lnN Nlnx lnN M1 A1 Compares with integral. Lower limit of 1 scores M0.
= + > dx+
r=1 r2 r=2 r2 N2 2 x2 N2 Accept N lnr > N+1lnx .
r2 2 x2
r=1
ln2+1 lnN +1 lnN A1 ln2+1 ln(N +1)+1
= − + Accept − .
2 N N2 2 N +1
3
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9231-2021-on-23-q08
Oct/Nov 2021 · Paper 23 · Question 8 · 14 marks
8(a) coshA= 1 eA+e −A B1 Writes in exponential form
2
( ) ( )
2cosh2 A= 1 e2A +2+e −2A = 1 e2A +e −2A +1=cosh2A+1 M1 A1 Expands, AG.
2 2
3
8(b)(i) dx dy B1
=4sinh2t+3 =3sinh2t−4
dt dt
( 4sinh2t+3 )2 +( 3sinh2t−4 )2 =25(sinh22t+1)=25cosh22t M1 A1 Expands and applies cosh2 A=sinh2 A+1
2π 1 2 ( 2cosh2t+3t )( 5cosh2t ) dt =π 1 2 20cosh22t+30tcosh2tdt A1 Correct formula for surface area, AG.
−1 −1
2 2
4
8(b)(ii) 20 1 2 cosh22tdt =10 1 2 cosh4t+1dt M1 Applies cosh2 A= 1
2
( cosh2A+1 ) .
−1 −1
2 2
101sinh4t+t 1 2 =10 ( 1sinh2+1 ) M1 A1 Integrates.
4 −1 2
2
30
1
2 tcosh2tdt=30
1
[
tsinh2t
]1
2 −1
1
2 sinh2tdt
M1 A1 Integrates by parts.
−1 2 2 −1 2 2 −1 2
15 tsinh2t−1cosh2t 1 2 =0 A1 Accept 1 2 tcosh2tdt =0 since tcosh2t is odd.
2 −1
2 −1
2
( ( ) )
10π 1 e2 −e −2 +1 A1 64.82457...
4
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8(b)(ii) Alternative method for question 8(b)(ii)
10π 1 2 ( 2cosh2t+3t ) cosh2tdt = M1 A1 I u nt = eg 2 r c a o te s s h b 2 y t + pa 3 r t t , s . u '=4sinh2t+3
−1
2
10πcosh2tsinh2t+(3tsinh2t) 1 2 −5π 1 2 sinh2t ( 4sinh2t+3 ) dt
v'=cosh2t, v= 1
2
sinh2t
2 −1 −1
2 2
10π 1sinh4t 1 2 −20π 1 2 sinh22tdt− 15π 1 2 sinh2tdt = M1 A1 Applies 2sinh22t =cosh4t−1
2 −1 −1 −1
2 2 2
10π 1sinh4t 1 2 −10π 1 2 cosh4t−1dt− 15π 1 2 sinh2tdt
2 −1 −1 −1
2 2 2
( ) 1 M1 A1 Integrates
π5sinh4t−10sinh4t+10t− 15cosh2t 2
2 4 2 −1
2
π5sinh4t+10t− ( 15cosh2t ) 1 2 =π ( 5sinh2+10 ) =10π ( 1 ( e2 −e −2 ) +1 ) A1 64.82457...
2 2 −1 4
2
7
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9231-2022-mj-21-q01
May/June 2022 · Paper 21 · Question 1 · 5 marks
1 s e 3 2 9 e 3 2 d 5 e 3 4 d M1 A1 Forms s correctly.
16 4
0 0
s 5e 3 4 5 e 3 4 1 M1 A1 Integrates.
3 3
0
4ln1 3s A1
3 5
5
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9231-2022-mj-21-q04
May/June 2022 · Paper 21 · Question 4 · 10 marks
4(a) 1 2xdx 1 2N 1 1 2N 2 1 2 N N 1 1 2 N N M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of the rectangles.
N N N N
0
1 N 2N 1 n 2N 1 M1 A1 Applies N rn r rN 1 , AG.
N
n1
N 2N 1 1
n1
r1
4
4(b) 1 2xdx 1 1 2N 1 1 2 N N 2 1 2 N N 1 M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate rectangles.
N N N N
0
1
N1
2N 1
n
1 M1 A1
Applies
N1
rn
rN 1
.
N
n0
N 2N 1 1
n0
r1
4
4(c) 1 M1 c
N 2 2 N 1 N 1 N 2 1 N 1 1 N 1 104 leading to N 104 Simplifies U n L n to n .
Least value of N is 10001 A1
2
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9231-2022-mj-22-q01
May/June 2022 · Paper 22 · Question 1 · 5 marks
1 s e 3 2 9 e 3 2 d 5 e 3 4 d M1 A1 Forms s correctly.
16 4
0 0
s 5e 3 4 5 e 3 4 1 M1 A1 Integrates.
3 3
0
4ln1 3s A1
3 5
5
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9231-2022-mj-22-q04
May/June 2022 · Paper 22 · Question 4 · 10 marks
4(a) 1 2xdx 1 2N 1 1 2N 2 1 2 N N 1 1 2 N N M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of the rectangles.
N N N N
0
1 N 2N 1 n 2N 1 M1 A1 Applies N rn r rN 1 , AG.
N
n1
N 2N 1 1
n1
r1
4
4(b) 1 2xdx 1 1 2N 1 1 2 N N 2 1 2 N N 1 M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate rectangles.
N N N N
0
1
N1
2N 1
n
1 M1 A1
Applies
N1
rn
rN 1
.
N
n0
N 2N 1 1
n0
r1
4
4(c) 1 M1 c
N 2 2 N 1 N 1 N 2 1 N 1 1 N 1 104 leading to N 104 Simplifies U n L n to n .
Least value of N is 10001 A1
2
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9231-2022-mj-23-q02
May/June 2022 · Paper 23 · Question 2 · 8 marks
2(a) d B1 Finds first derivative.
lncosxtanx
dx
d B1 Finds second derivative.
tanxsec2x
dx
y''(0) 1 M1 A1 Evaluates second derivative at zero. Accept 1x2.
2
2! 2
4
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2(b) 1π M1 Forms correct integral
4 1tan2 x dx
0
1π A1
4 secx dx
0
ln tan1x 1π 1 4 π M1 Integrates (answer given in List MF19).
2 4 Accept ln(secxtanx).
0
lntan3π0.881 A1
Accept ln
21
.
8
4
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9231-2022-mj-23-q06
May/June 2022 · Paper 23 · Question 6 · 10 marks
6(a) 1 ln1xdx1ln1 11ln1 21ln1 n M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of the rectangles.
n n n n n n
0
1nln1 lnn1lnn2ln2n 1ln 2n! lnn M1 A1 Applies laws of logarithms, AG.
n n n n!
4
6(b) 1 ln1xdx1ln1 11ln1 21ln1 n1 M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate
n n n n n n rectangles.
0
1(n1)ln1 lnn1lnn2ln2n1 M1 Applies laws of logarithms.
n n
1ln 2n1! n1lnn A1 Equivalent answers: 1ln(2n)!lnn1ln2;
n n! n n n! n
1ln(2n1)!lnn.
n (n1)!
4
6(c) ln2 M1 c
U L Simplifies their U L to .
n n n n n n
ln2 A1 AG
0 as n
n
2
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9231-2022-mj-23-q08
May/June 2022 · Paper 23 · Question 8 · 16 marks
8(a) cosn1 M1 A1 Allow with "C"missing.
sincosnd (C)
n1
2
8(b) 1π M1 A1 Integrates by parts using part (a).
1π sinm1cosn12 m1 1π
2 sinm1sincosnd 2 cosn2sinm2d Allow with limits missing.
0 n1 n1 0
0
m1 1 2 π cosnsinm2(1sin2)d M1 Applies cos21sin2.
n1 0
m1 m1 M1 Combines with LHS.
I I I
m,n n1 m2,n n1 m,n
nm m1 m1 A1 AG.
I I leading to I I .
n1 m,n n1 m2,n m,n mn m2,n
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8(b) Alternative method for question 8(b)
1 2 π sinm2sin2cosnd 1 2 π sinm2 1cos2 cosnd M1 Applies sin21cos2
0 0
1π 1π
2 sinm2cosnd2 sinm2cosn2d
0 0
1π
I 2 sinm2coscosn1d
m2,n
0
1
1
2
π
n1 1π
M1 A1 ucosn1u'(n1)cosnsin
I sinm1cosn1 2 cosnsinmd
m2,n m1 0 m1 0 v'sinm2cosv 1 sinm1
m1
n1 n1 M1 A1 Combines with LHS.
I m,n I m2,n m1 I m,n 1 m1 I m,n I m2,n AG
5
8(c) zz1 2cos B1
zz15 z5 z5 5 z3 z3 10 zz1 M1 A1 Expands and groups. A0 if no grouping shown.
25cos52cos552cos3102cos M1 Substitutes zn zn 2cosn.
cos5 1 cos5 5 cos3 5cos A1
16 16 8
5
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8(d) I 1I M1 Applies reduction formula in part (b).
2,5 7 0,5
1π 1π M1 Applies part (c).
1I 12 cos5d 12 1 cos5 5 cos35cosd
7 0,5 7 7 16 16 8
0 0
1π A1
11 sin5 5 sin3 5sin2
780 48 8 0
8 A1
105
4
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Oct/Nov 2022 · Paper 21 · Question 3 · 6 marks
3 x=et −t2 B1
y=2te 1 2 t B1
( et −t2)2 +4t2et = e2t +2t2et +t4 =et +t2 M1 A1 Finds x2 + y2.
2 2 M1 A1
et +t2dt =et +1t3 =e2 + 5
0 3 0 3
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Oct/Nov 2022 · Paper 22 · Question 3 · 8 marks
3(a) M1
1+ ( ex −1e−x)2 = 1+e2x −1+ 1 e−2x = e2x +1+ 1 e−2x dy 2
4 2 16 2 16 Finds 1+
dx
A1
( ex +1e−x)2 =ex +1e−x
4 4
2π 1( ex + 1e−x)( ex + 1e−x) dx M1 Correct formula for surface area with limits.
4 4
0
1 A1 Expanded integrand.
2π e2x + 1 + 1 e−2x dx
2 16
0
1 M1 Integrates and substitutes limits. Integrand must be
21e2x + 1x− 1 e−2x
2 2 32 0 of the form ae2x +be−2x +c, with a and b
nonzero.
2π ( 1e2 − 1 e−2 + 1 ) =π ( e2 − 1 e−2 + 1 ) A1
2 32 32 16 16
6
3(b) x2 1 (−x)2 M1 Uses expansion of ex or finds first and second
1+x+ + + 1−x+ +
2! 4 2! derivatives ex −1e−x and ex +1e−x.
4 4
5+3x+5x2 A1
4 4 8
2
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9231-2022-on-22-q06
Oct/Nov 2022 · Paper 22 · Question 6 · 10 marks
6 1 1 1 n 1 M1A1 Forms sum of the areas of the rectangles. At least
Sum= + + + = three terms, including first and last for A1.
( n2 +2n ) r2 +2r
r=2 SC Areas of these three rectangles written down but
sum not clearly formed scores B1.
n M1 Compares with integral.
1
( x2 +2x )
dx
1
x2+2x=(x+1)2
−1
B1 Completes the square.
n M1 A1 Uses formula. Correct limits for A1.
1 n
dx=
cosh−1(x+1)
(x+1)2 −1 1
1
ln ( x+1+ x2 +2x ) n M1 A1 Uses logarithmic form of cosh−1.
1
ln ( n+1+ n2 +2n ) −ln ( 2+ 3 ) M1 Inserts limits.
n 1 ln ( n+1+ n2 +2n ) −ln ( 2+ 3 ) +1 3 A1 Adds term from r=1.
AG
r2 +2r 3
r=1
10
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Oct/Nov 2022 · Paper 23 · Question 3 · 6 marks
3 x=et −t2 B1
y=2te 1 2 t B1
( et −t2)2 +4t2et = e2t +2t2et +t4 =et +t2 M1 A1 Finds x2 + y2.
2 2 M1 A1
et +t2dt =et +1t3 =e2 + 5
0 3 0 3
6
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9231-2023-mj-21-q04
May/June 2023 · Paper 21 · Question 4 · 9 marks
4(a) d
x
1x5n 5nx5 1x5n1
1x5n M1 A1 Uses the product rule to differentiate.
dx
5n 1x5 1 1x5n1 1x5n M1* Uses x5 x5 11.
1 DM1 Integrates both sides using the limits given. Requires
x
1x5n
5nI 5nI I
n n1 n previous method mark.
0
2n (5n1)I 5nI (5n1)I 2n 5nI A1 Substitutes limits and rearranges. AG.
n n1 n n1
Alternative method for question 4(a)
I
1 1x5n
dx
x
1x5n 1
5n
1 x5 1x5n1
dx
M1 A1 Integrates by parts.
n
0
0 0
I
x
1x5n 1
5n
1 1x5n
dx5n
1 1x5n1
dx
M1* Uses x5 x5 11.
n
0 0 0
1 DM1 Forms recursive formula. Requires previous method
I
x
1x5n
5nI 5nI
n n n1 mark.
0
(5n1)I 2n 5nI A1 Substitutes limits and rearranges. AG.
n n1
5
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4(b) 1 B1
I x1x6 7 or I 1
1 6 0 6 0
11I 22 10I I 47 M1 A1 Applies reduction formula.
2 1 2 33
16I 2315I I 323 A1
3 2 3 176
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May/June 2023 · Paper 21 · Question 7 · 11 marks
7(a) x 1 M1 A1 Applies given substitution.
dx 1 du
x2 1 2 u
x21C
A1 Allow with “C ” missing. Answer must be in terms
of x.
3
7(b) B1
cosh1r ln r r2 1
cosh12cosh13cosh1N M1 Forms sum of the areas of the rectangles.
N M1 Compares with integral with correct limits.
cosh1xdx
1
N A1 Evaluates integral.
N N x
cosh1xdxxcosh1x dx
1 1 x2 1
1
N A1 AG.
ln r r2 1 Nln N N2 1 N2 1
r2
5
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7(c) (cosh11)cosh12cosh1(N1) N cosh1xdx(or N cosh1xdx) M1 A1 Compares with integral with correct limits.
1 2
N ln r r2 1 (N 1)ln N N2 1 N2 1 A1 Adds ln N N2 1 to both sides.
r2
or N ln r r2 1 (N 1)ln N N2 1 N2 12ln 2 3 3
r2
Alternative method for question 7(c)
(cosh11)cosh12cosh1(N1)cosh1N M1 A1 Compares with integral with correct limits.
N1 cosh1xdx xln x x2 1 x2 1 N1 (or N1 cosh1xdx)
1
1 2
N A1
ln r r2 1 N 1ln N 1 N2 2N N2 2N
r2
or N 1ln N 1 N2 2N N2 2N 2ln 2 3 3
Second alternative method for question 7(c)
cosh1(11)cosh1(21)cosh1(N11) M1 A1 Compares with integral with correct limits.
N cosh1x1dx x1ln x1 x2 2x x2 2x N
1
1
N 1ln N 1 N2 2N N2 2N 2ln 2 3 3 A1
3
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9231-2023-mj-22-q04
May/June 2023 · Paper 22 · Question 4 · 9 marks
4(a) d
x
1x5n 5nx5 1x5n1
1x5n M1 A1 Uses the product rule to differentiate.
dx
5n 1x5 1 1x5n1 1x5n M1* Uses x5 x5 11.
1 DM1 Integrates both sides using the limits given. Requires
x
1x5n
5nI 5nI I
n n1 n previous method mark.
0
2n (5n1)I 5nI (5n1)I 2n 5nI A1 Substitutes limits and rearranges. AG.
n n1 n n1
Alternative method for question 4(a)
I
1 1x5n
dx
x
1x5n 1
5n
1 x5 1x5n1
dx
M1 A1 Integrates by parts.
n
0
0 0
I
x
1x5n 1
5n
1 1x5n
dx5n
1 1x5n1
dx
M1* Uses x5 x5 11.
n
0 0 0
1 DM1 Forms recursive formula. Requires previous method
I
x
1x5n
5nI 5nI
n n n1 mark.
0
(5n1)I 2n 5nI A1 Substitutes limits and rearranges. AG.
n n1
5
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4(b) 1 B1
I x1x6 7 or I 1
1 6 0 6 0
11I 22 10I I 47 M1 A1 Applies reduction formula.
2 1 2 33
16I 2315I I 323 A1
3 2 3 176
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9231-2023-mj-22-q07
May/June 2023 · Paper 22 · Question 7 · 11 marks
7(a) x 1 M1 A1 Applies given substitution.
dx 1 du
x2 1 2 u
x21C
A1 Allow with “C ” missing. Answer must be in terms
of x.
3
7(b) B1
cosh1r ln r r2 1
cosh12cosh13cosh1N M1 Forms sum of the areas of the rectangles.
N M1 Compares with integral with correct limits.
cosh1xdx
1
N A1 Evaluates integral.
N N x
cosh1xdxxcosh1x dx
1 1 x2 1
1
N A1 AG.
ln r r2 1 Nln N N2 1 N2 1
r2
5
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7(c) (cosh11)cosh12cosh1(N1) N cosh1xdx(or N cosh1xdx) M1 A1 Compares with integral with correct limits.
1 2
N ln r r2 1 (N 1)ln N N2 1 N2 1 A1 Adds ln N N2 1 to both sides.
r2
or N ln r r2 1 (N 1)ln N N2 1 N2 12ln 2 3 3
r2
Alternative method for question 7(c)
(cosh11)cosh12cosh1(N1)cosh1N M1 A1 Compares with integral with correct limits.
N1 cosh1xdx xln x x2 1 x2 1 N1 (or N1 cosh1xdx)
1
1 2
N A1
ln r r2 1 N 1ln N 1 N2 2N N2 2N
r2
or N 1ln N 1 N2 2N N2 2N 2ln 2 3 3
Second alternative method for question 7(c)
cosh1(11)cosh1(21)cosh1(N11) M1 A1 Compares with integral with correct limits.
N cosh1x1dx x1ln x1 x2 2x x2 2x N
1
1
N 1ln N 1 N2 2N N2 2N 2ln 2 3 3 A1
3
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May/June 2023 · Paper 23 · Question 6 · 11 marks
6(a) 1 1x2 dx 1 1 02 1 1 1 2 1 1 n12 M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of the rectangles. Must
have first two terms and last term for A1. Accept
0 n n n n n n
1 n2
1 for the last term. Accept written in
n n
summation form with correct limits.
1 1 n1 nr2 1 1 n1 n2 2nrr2 M1 A1 Setting up correct series so that formulae from
MF19 can be applied. Can also recognise sum as
n n3 n n3
r1 r1 1 n
2 n1 1 n1
r2
1 r r2 n3
n2
r1
n3
r1
r1
1 n2n1 n2n1 n(n1)(2n1) 1 2n2 3n1 2n2 3n1 A1 AG. Must have gained previous accuracy mark.
n n3 n3 6n3 n 6n2 6n2
5
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6(b) 1 1x2 dx 1 112 1 122 1 1n12 M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate
n n n n n n rectangles. Must have first two and last terms for
0
A1. Accept 11 n2 for the last term.
n n
Accept written in summation form with correct
limits.
1 n1 n2 2nrr2 n2n1 n2n1 n(n1)(2n1) M1 S M e F tt 1 in 9 g c u a p n c b o e r a re p c p t l i s e e d r . i e R s e s c o o g th n a i t s i f n o g rm su u m la e a s f rom
n3 n3 n3 6n3
r1 1 n1 1 n 1
2 n 1 n r2 r2 without wrong working
1 n2
r1
r n3
r1
r2
s
n
c
3
or
r
e
s
1
M1 A
n
1
3
M
r1
1.
n
2n2 3n1 A1
6n2
4
6(c) 1 M1 c
U L Simplifies U L to .
n n n n n n
l A1 AG.
0 as n
n
2
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May/June 2023 · Paper 23 · Question 7 · 11 marks
7(a) I 4 3 1x21 2dxsinh1x 4 3 ln3 M1 A1 Recognises integral.
1
0 0
2
7(b) d
x
1x21
2
n nx2 1x21
2
n1
1x21
2
n M1 A1 Uses the product rule to differentiate.
dx
n 1x2 1 1x21 2 n1 1x21 2 n M1* Uses x2 1x2 1.
4 DM1 Integrates both sides using the limits given. Requires
x 1x21 2 n3 nI nI I previous method mark.
n n2 n
0
45n
n1I nI n1I nI
45n A1 Substitutes limits and rearranges. AG.
3 3 n n2 n n2 3 3
5
7(c) 2 M1 Forms correct integral with correct limits.
s3 14x2 dx
0
1 4 3 1u2 du 1 I A1 AG.
2 2 1
0
45 M1 Applies reduction formula with n1.
2I I
1 1 3 3
1 5 A1
s ln3
4 9
4
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Oct/Nov 2023 · Paper 21 · Question 5 · 10 marks
5(a) 1 1 B1 Differentiates x and y with respect to t.
−
x=t2 −t 2, y=2
1 1 2 1 1 2 M1 A1 Factorises x2 + y2.
− −
x2 + y2 =t2 −t 2 +4=t+2+t−1 =t2 +t 2
3 M1 A1 Applies correct formula for arc length.
3
1
−
1 2 3 1
0
t2 +t 2dt =
3
t2 +2t2
=4 3
M1 for their
3
x2 + y2 dt.
0 0
Answer must be simplified to 4 3 for A1.
5
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5(b) dy y 2 B1 Finds first derivative.
= =
dx x 1 − 1
t2 −t 2
1 − 1 1 − 3 B1 Differentiates dy with respect to t.
−2 t 2 + t 2
d 2 2 2 dx
=
dt 1
−
1
1 1
2
t2 −t 2 −
t2 −t 2
1 − 1 1 − 3 M1 A1 Applies chain rule. OE. Does not have to be simplified
−2 t 2 + t 2 for A1.
d2y d 2 dt 2 2 t+1
= = =−
dx2 dt 1 − 1 dx 1 1 3 (t−1)3
t2 −t 2 −
t2 −t 2
0t1 A1 Accept −1t1. CWO.
5
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9231-2023-on-22-q07
Oct/Nov 2023 · Paper 22 · Question 7 · 12 marks
7(a)
cosh2A= 1
( e2A+e−2A)
sinhA= 1
( eA−e−A) B1
2 2
2sinh2 A= 1 ( eA −e−A)2 = 1 ( e2A −2+e−2A) =cosh2A−1 M1 A1 Expands, AG. A0 for mixing
2 2 variables e.g. sinhA=1 ( ex −e−x) .
2
3
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7(b) 2 M1 A1 Correct formula with correct limits.
3 dy 2 2
S = 2y 1+ dx=23x2 1+4x2dx Correct limits for M1. (Limits may
dx 0 be recovered.)
0
sinh−14 M1 Applies given substitution to their
S =π 31sinh2u 1+sinh2ucoshudu
4 expression with correct limits.
0
(Limits may be recovered.)
sinh−14 A1 Must be simplified.
=1π 3sinh2ucosh2udu
4
0
sinh−14 M1 Applies sinh2u=2sinhucoshu.
= 1 π 3sinh22udu
16 May use double angle formulae for
0
cosh and sinh instead.
sinh−14 M1 Applies sinh2 A=1(cosh2A−1). S
= 1 π 3cosh4u−1du 2
32
0 must have the form
asinh2ucosh2udu.
sinh−14 A1
= 1 π1sinh4u−u 3
32 4 0
sinh−14 =ln3 B1
3
S = 1 π ( 1 ( eln81−e−ln81) −ln3 ) = 1 π ( 1( 81− 1 ) −ln3 ) = 1 π (820−ln3 ) A1 AG.
32 8 32 8 81 32 81
9
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Oct/Nov 2023 · Paper 23 · Question 5 · 10 marks
5(a) 1 1 B1 Differentiates x and y with respect to t.
−
x=t2 −t 2, y=2
1 1 2 1 1 2 M1 A1 Factorises x2 + y2.
− −
x2 + y2 =t2 −t 2 +4=t+2+t−1 =t2 +t 2
3 M1 A1 Applies correct formula for arc length.
3
1
−
1 2 3 1
0
t2 +t 2dt =
3
t2 +2t2
=4 3
M1 for their
3
x2 + y2 dt.
0 0
Answer must be simplified to 4 3 for A1.
5
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5(b) dy y 2 B1 Finds first derivative.
= =
dx x 1 − 1
t2 −t 2
1 − 1 1 − 3 B1 Differentiates dy with respect to t.
−2 t 2 + t 2
d 2 2 2 dx
=
dt 1
−
1
1 1
2
t2 −t 2 −
t2 −t 2
1 − 1 1 − 3 M1 A1 Applies chain rule. OE. Does not have to be simplified
−2 t 2 + t 2 for A1.
d2y d 2 dt 2 2 t+1
= = =−
dx2 dt 1 − 1 dx 1 1 3 (t−1)3
t2 −t 2 −
t2 −t 2
0t1 A1 Accept −1t1. CWO.
5
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9231-2024-mj-21-q04
May/June 2024 · Paper 21 · Question 4 · 8 marks
4(a) ln3 B1 Separates into correct structure.
I sechn2 xsech2 xdx
n
0
ln3 ln3 ln3 *M1 Uses integration by parts correctly.
I sechn2xsech2 xdxsechn2xtanhx (n2) sechn2xtanh2xdx
n
0 0 0
3n24(n2)I I DM1 A1 Uses 1sech2 xtanh2 x.
5 5 n2 n
1n2I 3n24(n2)I (n1)I 3n24(n2)I A1 AG
n 5 5 n2 n 5 5 n2
5
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4(b) I 4 B1
2 5
3I
324
2I I
236
0.629
M1 A1 Applies reduction formula with n4.
4 5 5 2 4 375
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9231-2024-mj-21-q05
May/June 2024 · Paper 21 · Question 5 · 11 marks
5(a) 1 2xx2dx 1 21 12 1 22 22 1 2n n2 M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of the rectangles,
0 n n n n n n n n n may be in summation form. M1 is for correct
number of rectangles.
n n M1 A1 Applies formulae from MF19. Summations must
2 r 1 r2 1 n(n1) 1 n(n1)(2n1) have (correct) limits for A1. Substituted in
n2 n3 n2 6n3
r1 r1 correctly once for M1.
1 1 11 12 1 1 12 1 2 1 1 A1 AG. This A1 requires the previous A1.
n 6 n n n 3 6n 3 2n 6n2
5
5(b) 1 2xx2dx1 2112 1 2222 1 2n1n12 M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate
n n n n n n n n n rectangles. M1 is for seeing correct height of last
0
rectangle.
n1 n1 M1 Applies formulae from MF19, substitutes correct
2 r 1 r2 1 (n1)(n) 1 (n1)(n)(2n1) limit. Substituted in correctly once for M1.
n2 n3 n2 6n3
r1 r1
112 1 2 1 1 A1 112 1 1 or fully expanded or fully
n 3 6n 3 2n 6n2 n 3 6n n
factorised.
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5(c) U L 1 12 1 112 1 ( 1) M1 Expresses their U L in terms of 1.
n n n 3 6n n 3 6n n n n n
For, M1 they must taking the limit of an
expression that tends to a constant.
(Must be fully expanded if they do not take the
limit at any stage.)
2 2 A1 AG, CWO.
1 0 as n or 0
n 3 3 Their L n must be correct.
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9231-2024-mj-22-q04
May/June 2024 · Paper 22 · Question 4 · 8 marks
4(a) ln3 B1 Separates into correct structure.
I sechn2 xsech2 xdx
n
0
ln3 ln3 ln3 *M1 Uses integration by parts correctly.
I sechn2xsech2 xdxsechn2xtanhx (n2) sechn2xtanh2xdx
n
0 0 0
3n24(n2)I I DM1 A1 Uses 1sech2 xtanh2 x.
5 5 n2 n
1n2I 3n24(n2)I (n1)I 3n24(n2)I A1 AG
n 5 5 n2 n 5 5 n2
5
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4(b) I 4 B1
2 5
3I
324
2I I
236
0.629
M1 A1 Applies reduction formula with n4.
4 5 5 2 4 375
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May/June 2024 · Paper 22 · Question 5 · 11 marks
5(a) 1 2xx2dx 1 21 12 1 22 22 1 2n n2 M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of the rectangles,
0 n n n n n n n n n may be in summation form. M1 is for correct
number of rectangles.
n n M1 A1 Applies formulae from MF19. Summations must
2 r 1 r2 1 n(n1) 1 n(n1)(2n1) have (correct) limits for A1. Substituted in
n2 n3 n2 6n3
r1 r1 correctly once for M1.
1 1 11 12 1 1 12 1 2 1 1 A1 AG. This A1 requires the previous A1.
n 6 n n n 3 6n 3 2n 6n2
5
5(b) 1 2xx2dx1 2112 1 2222 1 2n1n12 M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate
n n n n n n n n n rectangles. M1 is for seeing correct height of last
0
rectangle.
n1 n1 M1 Applies formulae from MF19, substitutes correct
2 r 1 r2 1 (n1)(n) 1 (n1)(n)(2n1) limit. Substituted in correctly once for M1.
n2 n3 n2 6n3
r1 r1
112 1 2 1 1 A1 112 1 1 or fully expanded or fully
n 3 6n 3 2n 6n2 n 3 6n n
factorised.
4
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5(c) U L 1 12 1 112 1 ( 1) M1 Expresses their U L in terms of 1.
n n n 3 6n n 3 6n n n n n
For, M1 they must taking the limit of an
expression that tends to a constant.
(Must be fully expanded if they do not take the
limit at any stage.)
2 2 A1 AG, CWO.
1 0 as n or 0
n 3 3 Their L n must be correct.
2
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9231-2024-mj-23-q01
May/June 2024 · Paper 23 · Question 1 · 5 marks
1 x2 4x13(x2)2 B1 Completes the square.
7 7 M1 A1 Applies formula.
2 1 x22
dxsin1 x2 7 2 x2 7 2
2
3(x2)2 3
2
sin1
cos1
3 3
2 2
sin1 1 3 sin10 1π M1 A1 Uses limits. Answer must be in radians.
2 3
5
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9231-2024-mj-23-q04
May/June 2024 · Paper 23 · Question 4 · 10 marks
4(a) N1 1 B1 Forms sum of the areas of the rectangles. Need
22 (N 1)2
to see this sum written explicitly, may be in
r2
r2 summation form, cannot be embedded in
working.
N N 1 1 M1 A1 Evaluates integral, correct limits for M1.
x2dxx1
2 2 2 N
N N 1 M1 Compares with integral correctly (using >).
r2 x2dx1
2 N2
r1
N 3 1 1 A1 AG
r2
2 N N2
r1
5
4(b) 32 42 N2 M1* Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate
rectangles. Allow addition of one extra rectangle
or shift one left or right if limits on the integral
are adjusted accordingly.
N N 1 1 DM1 Compares with integral, correct limits and
x2dxx1
correct inequality symbol (<).
2 2 2 N
N 7 1 A1
r2
4 N
r1
3
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4(c) 3 B1 Needs to clear (using > or words) is that value is
r2 lower bound.
2
r1
7 B1 FT Needs to clear (using < or words) is that value is
r2 upper bound. Must have scored final A mark in
4
r1 part (b). FT on fully correct alternative to part
4(b).
2
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Oct/Nov 2024 · Paper 21 · Question 3 · 8 marks
3(a)
A=2π
ln1
5
2
ex 1+e2x dx=2π
1
5
2
u 1+u2(1) du
M1A1 Correct formula and applies substitution, AG.
ln4 4 u
3 3
2
3(b) u=sinhvdu=coshvdv B1
A=2π ln5 1+sinh2vcoshvdv A=2π ln5 cosh2vdv M1A1 Applies substitution andcosh2x=1+sinh2x.
ln3 ln3 Need limits for A1.
π ln5 (cosh2v+1)dv M1 Applies 2cosh2x=cosh2x+1.
ln3
ln5 A1 Correct integration.
=π1sinh2v+v
2 ln3
π (312+ln5−40−ln3 ) =π (904+ln5) A1 AG.
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Oct/Nov 2024 · Paper 21 · Question 6 · 14 marks
6(a) 1(1)x dx (1)(1) N 1 + (1)(1) N 2 + + (1)(1)N N −1 + (1)(1) N N M1A1 Forms the sum of the areas of the rectangles. M1
0 2 N 2 N 2 N 2 N 2 for correct number of rectangles.
= 1 N (1) N n = (1 2 )N 1 (1 2 −1) = (1 2 )(1 2 )N 1 = 1 . M1A1 Applies N rn = r ( rN −1 ) , AG.
N n=1 2 N(1)N 1 −N N −N(1)N 1 2N ( 2N 1 −1 ) n=1 r−1
2 2
4
6(b) 1(1)x dx (1) + (1)(1) N 1 + + (1)(1)N N −2 + (1)(1)N N −1 M1A1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate
2 N N 2 N 2 N 2 rectangles.
0
1 N−1 (1) N n = 1 2 −1 = 1 = 2N 1 M1A1 Applies N−1 rn = rN −1 .
N n=0 2 N(1)N 1 −N 2N ( 1−(1) N 1 ) 2N ( 2N 1 −1 ) n=0 r−1
2 2
4
6(c) 1 M1 c
2N − 1 = 1 10−32N 103 Simplifies U N −L N to .
( 1 ) ( 1 ) 2N N
2N 2N −1 2N 2N −1
Least value of N is 500 A1 CWO.
2
6(d) L 1 U 1 ln2 1 M1A1FT Forms inequality. FT on their U .
N 2ln2 N 2U 2L N
N N
0.693= 1 ln2 1 =0.694 A1A1 CWO. Must have used N =500.
2U 2L
N N
4
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Oct/Nov 2024 · Paper 21 · Question 8 · 14 marks
8(a) z+z−1 =2cos B1 For LHS.
( z+z−1)7 = ( z7 +z−7) +7 ( z5 +z−5) +21 ( z3+z−3) +35 ( z+z−1) M1A1 Expands and groups. A0 if not grouped clearly.
27cos7=2cos7+7(2cos5)+21(2cos3)+35(2cos) M1 Substitutes zn +z−n =2cosn.
cos7= 1 cos7+ 7 cos5+21cos3+35cos A1
64 64 64 64
5
8(b) 1π 1π 1π M1A1 Applies integration by parts.
I =4 cosn−1cosd=cosn−1sin4 +(n−1)4 cosn−2sin2d
n
0 0 0
I =cosn−1sin 1 4 π +(n−1) 1 4 π cosn−2 ( 1−cos2 ) d M1 Applies sin2=1−cos2
n
0 0
I
=2−n
2 +(n−1)I −(n−1)I nI
=2−n
2 +(n−1)I
A1 AG.
n n−2 n n n−2
4
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8(c) 9I =2−9 2 +8I = 1 ( 2−1 2 ) +8I M1A1 Applies reduction formula from (b).
9 7 16 7
1π M1 Applies identity from (a). Allow
I =4 1 cos7+ 7 cos5+ 21cos3+35cosd
7 64 64 64 64 missing/incorrect limits.
0
1π A1
I = 1 1sin7+7sin5+ 21sin3+35sin4
7 647 5 3 0
9I = 1 ( 2−1 2 ) +1 ( 1 ( −2−1 2 ) +7 ( −2−1 2 ) +21 ( 2−1 2 ) +35 ( 2−1 2 )) A1 Check their exact answer when I 9 is the subject,
9 16 8 7 5 3
like terms collected. ISW. 0.402237
I = 2867 ( 2−1 2 ) = 2867 2
9 5040 10080
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9231-2024-on-22-q01
Oct/Nov 2024 · Paper 22 · Question 1 · 4 marks
1 7 M1A1 Applies formula.
1 7
dx=
cosh−1(x−5)
(x−5)2 −12 6
6
=cosh−1(2)−cosh−1(1) M1 Uses limits.
=ln
(
2+ 3
) A1
4
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9231-2024-on-22-q03
Oct/Nov 2024 · Paper 22 · Question 3 · 7 marks
3 x=e2t −t2, y=2et +2(t−1)et =2tet B1B1 Differentiates x and y with respect to t.
x2 + y2 = ( e2t −t2)2 +4t2e2t =e4t +2t2e2t +t4 = ( e2t +t2)2 M1A1 Factorises x2 + y2.
1 1 M1A1 Applies correct formula for arc length.
e2t +t2dt =1e2t +1t3
0 2 3 0
= 1e2 −1 A1
2 6
7
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9231-2024-on-22-q06
Oct/Nov 2024 · Paper 22 · Question 6 · 13 marks
6(a) 1 e1−xdx (1) e1−0 n + (1) e1−1 n + + (1) e1−n n −1 M1A1 Forms the sum of the areas of the rectangles.
0 n n n M1 for correct number of rectangles.
e n−1 e1−e−1 e−1 M1A1 Applies sum of geometric progression, AG.
= e− n r = =
n r=0 n 1−e−1 n n ( 1−e−1 n )
4
6(b) 1 e1−x dx(1)e1−1 n +(1)e1− n 2 +(1)e1−n n −1 +(1)e1− n n M1A1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate
n n n n rectangles. M1 for correct number rectangles.
0
e−1 e 1 e−1 M1A1 Applies sum of geometric progression.
= − + =
n ( 1−e−1 n ) n n n ( e 1 n −1 ) e−1 n (e−1) e1−1 n ( 1−e−1)
OE. E.g. or .
n ( 1−e−1 n ) n ( 1−e−1 n )
4
6(c) e−1 M1 c
U −L = Simplifies U −L to , where c is a
n n n n n n
nonzero constant.
e−1 A1 AG. CWO.
→0 as n→
n
2
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6(d) z ( 1−e−1 z ) =z ( 1− ( 1−1+ 1 − 1 + )) =1− 1 + 1 + M1A1 Substitutes power series for e−1 z. A1 for
z 2z2 6z3 2z 6z2
enough terms.
lim(U )=e−1 B1
n
n→
3
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9231-2024-on-23-q03
Oct/Nov 2024 · Paper 23 · Question 3 · 8 marks
3(a)
A=2π
ln1
5
2
ex 1+e2x dx=2π
1
5
2
u 1+u2(1) du
M1A1 Correct formula and applies substitution, AG.
ln4 4 u
3 3
2
3(b) u=sinhvdu=coshvdv B1
A=2π ln5 1+sinh2vcoshvdv A=2π ln5 cosh2vdv M1A1 Applies substitution andcosh2x=1+sinh2x.
ln3 ln3 Need limits for A1.
π ln5 (cosh2v+1)dv M1 Applies 2cosh2x=cosh2x+1.
ln3
ln5 A1 Correct integration.
=π1sinh2v+v
2 ln3
π (312+ln5−40−ln3 ) =π (904+ln5) A1 AG.
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6
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9231-2024-on-23-q06
Oct/Nov 2024 · Paper 23 · Question 6 · 14 marks
6(a) 1(1)x dx (1)(1) N 1 + (1)(1) N 2 + + (1)(1)N N −1 + (1)(1) N N M1A1 Forms the sum of the areas of the rectangles. M1
0 2 N 2 N 2 N 2 N 2 for correct number of rectangles.
= 1 N (1) N n = (1 2 ) N 1 (1 2 −1) = (1 2 )(1 2 ) N 1 = 1 . M1A1 Applies N rn = r ( rN −1 ) , AG.
N n=1 2 N(1) N 1 −N N −N(1) N 1 2N ( 2N 1 −1 ) n=1 r−1
2 2
4
6(b) 1(1)x dx(1)+(1)(1) N 1 + +(1)(1)N N −2 +(1)(1)N N −1 M1A1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate
2 N N 2 N 2 N 2 rectangles.
0
1 N−1 (1) N n = 1 2 −1 = 1 = 2N 1 M1A1 Applies N−1 rn = rN −1 .
N n=0 2 N(1) N 1 −N 2N ( 1−(1) N 1 ) 2N ( 2N 1 −1 ) n=0 r−1
2 2
4
6(c)
(
2N 1
1 ) − (
1
1 ) = 2
1
N 10−32N 103
M1
Simplifies U N −L N to N
c
.
2N 2N −1 2N 2N −1
Least value of N is 500 A1 CWO.
2
6(d) L 1 U 1 ln2 1 M1A1FT Forms inequality. FT on their U .
N 2ln2 N 2U 2L N
N N
0.693= 1 ln2 1 =0.694 A1A1 CWO. Must have used N =500.
2U 2L
N N
4
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Oct/Nov 2024 · Paper 23 · Question 8 · 14 marks
8(a) z+z−1 =2cos B1 For LHS.
( z+z−1)7 = ( z7 +z−7) +7 ( z5 +z−5) +21 ( z3+z−3) +35 ( z+z−1) M1A1 Expands and groups. A0 if not grouped clearly.
27cos7=2cos7+7(2cos5)+21(2cos3)+35(2cos) M1 Substitutes zn +z−n =2cosn.
cos7= 1 cos7+ 7 cos5+21cos3+35cos A1
64 64 64 64
5
8(b) 1π 1π 1π M1A1 Applies integration by parts.
I =4 cosn−1cosd=cosn−1sin4 +(n−1)4 cosn−2sin2d
n
0 0 0
I =cosn−1sin 1 4 π +(n−1) 1 4 π cosn−2 ( 1−cos2 ) d M1 Applies sin2=1−cos2
n
0 0
I
=2−n
2 +(n−1)I −(n−1)I nI
=2−n
2 +(n−1)I
A1 AG.
n n−2 n n n−2
4
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8(c) 9I =2−9 2 +8I = 1 ( 2−1 2 ) +8I M1A1 Applies reduction formula from (b).
9 7 16 7
1π M1 Applies identity from (a). Allow
I =4 1 cos7+ 7 cos5+ 21cos3+35cosd
7 64 64 64 64 missing/incorrect limits.
0
1π A1
I = 1 1sin7+7sin5+ 21sin3+35sin4
7 647 5 3 0
9I = 1 ( 2−1 2 ) +1 ( 1 ( −2−1 2 ) +7 ( −2−1 2 ) +21 ( 2−1 2 ) +35 ( 2−1 2 )) A1 Check their exact answer when I 9 is the subject,
9 16 8 7 5 3
like terms collected. ISW. 0.402237
I = 2867 ( 2−1 2 ) = 2867 2
9 5040 10080
5
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9231-2025-mj-21-q02
May/June 2025 · Paper 21 · Question 2 · 7 marks
2(a) I = 1 (1−x)n sinhxdx=(1−x)ncoshx 1 + 1 n(1−x)n−1coshxdx M1 A1 Applies integration by parts. Appropriate choice of
n parts for M1.
0 0 0
I =−1+n(1−x)n−1sinhx 1 +n(n−1) 1 (1−x)n−2 sinhxdx M1 Applies integration by parts again. Appropriate choice
n of parts for M1.
0 0
I =−1+n(n−1)I A1 AG, withhold for no evidence of substitution or
n n−2
incorrect use of limits.
4
2(b) I = 1 sinhxdx=coshx1 =cosh1−1. B1 Finds I 0 .
0 0 0
I =−1+2I M1 Uses reduction formula from (a).
2 0
I =2cosh1−3 A1 Accept e+e−1−3.
2
3
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9231-2025-mj-21-q04
May/June 2025 · Paper 21 · Question 4 · 9 marks
4(a) 1 e 1 + 1 e 2 + + 1 e n−1 M1 Forms sum of the areas of the rectangles.
1 2 n−1
n A1 Compares with integral. Wrong comparison
1 e x dx
1 x (missing/wrong inequality or wrong limits) is A0.
n n M1 A1 Correct integration. Attempt at integration by parts is
1 e xdx=2e x
1 x 1 M0 A0.
n n ( ) A1 AG, must have obtained all previous marks.
1 e r 2e x + 1 e n = 2+ 1 e n −2e
r 1 n n
r=1
5
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4(b) 1 e 2 + 1 e 3 + + 1 e n M1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate rectangles.
2 3 n
n n A1 Compares with integral.
1 e xdx=2e x
1 x 1
n n M1 A1 Adds term from r=1.
1 e r 2e x +e=2e n −e
r 1
r=1
4
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9231-2025-mj-22-q02
May/June 2025 · Paper 22 · Question 2 · 7 marks
2(a) I = 1 (1−x)n sinhxdx=(1−x)ncoshx 1 + 1 n(1−x)n−1coshxdx M1 A1 Applies integration by parts. Appropriate choice of
n parts for M1.
0 0 0
I =−1+n(1−x)n−1sinhx 1 +n(n−1) 1 (1−x)n−2 sinhxdx M1 Applies integration by parts again. Appropriate choice
n of parts for M1.
0 0
I =−1+n(n−1)I A1 AG, withhold for no evidence of substitution or
n n−2
incorrect use of limits.
4
2(b) I = 1 sinhxdx=coshx1 =cosh1−1. B1 Finds I 0 .
0 0 0
I =−1+2I M1 Uses reduction formula from (a).
2 0
I =2cosh1−3 A1 Accept e+e−1−3.
2
3
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9231-2025-mj-22-q04
May/June 2025 · Paper 22 · Question 4 · 9 marks
4(a) 1 e 1 + 1 e 2 + + 1 e n−1 M1 Forms sum of the areas of the rectangles.
1 2 n−1
n A1 Compares with integral. Wrong comparison
1 e x dx
1 x (missing/wrong inequality or wrong limits) is A0.
n n M1 A1 Correct integration. Attempt at integration by parts is
1 e xdx=2e x
1 x 1 M0 A0.
n n ( ) A1 AG, must have obtained all previous marks.
1 e r 2e x + 1 e n = 2+ 1 e n −2e
r 1 n n
r=1
5
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4(b) 1 e 2 + 1 e 3 + + 1 e n M1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate rectangles.
2 3 n
n n A1 Compares with integral.
1 e xdx=2e x
1 x 1
n n M1 A1 Adds term from r=1.
1 e r 2e x +e=2e n −e
r 1
r=1
4
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9231-2025-mj-23-q06
May/June 2025 · Paper 23 · Question 6 · 10 marks
6(a) 1 1 1 1 1 n2 n2 n2 M1 A1 Forms sum of the areas of the rectangles.
+ + + = + + +
n 1 n 2 2 +1 n 22 2 +1 n n 2 2 +1 n 12 +n2 22 +n2 n2 +n2
1 1 dx=tan−1x 1 = 1π M1 Evaluates integral.
x2 +1 0 4
0 A1 CAO
1 n n2 n n A1 AG. Clear and convincing comparison with
= 1π
n n2 +r2 n2 +r2 4 the integral.
r=1 r=1
5
6(b) *M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate
1 1 1 1 1 n2 n2 n2
+ + + = + + + rectangles. M0 for more than n rectangles.
n02 +1 12 +1 (n−1)2 +1 n 02 +n2 12 +n2 (n−1)2 +n2
n2 n2
1 n n 1 n n 1 DM1 A1 Compares with integral. Correctly adjust for
n + n2 +r2 − 2n 1 4 π n2 +r2 1 4 π− 2n 0th and last rectangles. (Allow sign errors
r=1 r=1
only for M1). Limits must match area
covered by chosen rectangles.
4
6(c) 1π B1
4
1
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9231-2025-mj-24-q02
May/June 2025 · Paper 24 · Question 2 · 6 marks
2 x2 −2x+5=4+(x−1)2 B1 Completes the square. OE.
5 5 M1 A1 Applies formula.
2 1 x−12
dx= sinh−1
4+(x−1)2 2
1 1
=sinh−1(3) −sinh−1(0) M1 Uses limits.
4
( ) M1 A1 Uses logarithmic form.
=ln 3+ 9 +1 =ln2
4 16
6
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May/June 2025 · Paper 24 · Question 8 · 15 marks
8(a) B1 Correct shape and position. Ignore x0 on their
sketch.
x
y=1 B1 States the equation of the asymptote. Ignore
y=−1.
2
8(b) N M1 A1 Compares sum with integral. Limits on integral
N
tanhr tanhxdx must be present and correct for M1.
0
r=1
N tanhx=ln(coshx) N =ln(coshN) A1 Evaluates integral, AG. Must see ln(coshx).
0 0
3
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8(c)(i) 1 2 ln3 dy 2 1ln3 M1 A1 Correct formula for surface area. Missing limits is
S =2π y 1+ dx=2π2 tanh(x) 1+sech4(x)dx M1 A0. y outside of integral is M0.
dx 0
0
u= 1+sech4x du =−2 ( 1+sech4x )−1 2sech4xtanhx M1 A1 Finds du . Sign error gets M1 A0.
dx dx
x=1ln3coshx= 2 3 sechx= 1 3u= 1+ 9 M1 A1 Finds u when x= 1ln3. Need to see working to
2 3 2 16 2
justify given limit. Working without evidence of
evaluating sechx is M1 A0.
5 4 u 2 u2 A1 AG, must have gained all previous marks.
S =−π u du=π du
u2 −1 u2 −1
2 5
4
7
8(c)(ii) = 1π 2 2+ 1 − 1 du=πu+ 1ln(u−1)−1ln(u+1) 2 M1 A1 Uses partial fractions or u2 =1+ 1 .
2 u−1 u+1 2 2 5 u2 −1 u2 −1
5 4
4
2−1 1 ( ( )) A1 OE.
=π 2+1 2 ln 2+1 −5 4 −1 2 ln 9 =π 2−5 4 +ln3+ 1 2 ln 3−2 2
3
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9231-2025-on-21-q03
Oct/Nov 2025 · Paper 21 · Question 3 · 9 marks
3(a) d (
x
( 1+x2)n ) =2nx2( 1+x2)n−1
+
( 1+x2)n M1 A1 Uses the product rule to differentiate.
dx
=2n ( 1+x2 −1 )( 1+x2)n−1 + ( 1+x2)n *M1 Uses x2 =x2 +1−1.
1 DM1 Integrates both sides using the limits given.
x
( 1+x2)n
=2nI −2nI +I
n n−1 n
0
2n =(2n+1)I −2nI (2n+1)I =2n +2nI A1 Substitutes limits and rearranges. AG.
n n−1 n n−1
5
3(b) I =tan−1x 1 = 1π B1
−1 0 4
−I = 1 −2I M1 A1 Applies reduction formula with n=−1.
−1 2 −2
−1π= 1 −2I I = 1 +1π A1
4 2 −2 −2 4 8
4
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Oct/Nov 2025 · Paper 21 · Question 5 · 11 marks
5(a) 1( 1x3+x ) dx (1) ( 1(1)3 +(1) ) +(1) ( 1(2)3 +(2) ) + +(1) ( 1(n)3 +(n) ) M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of the rectangles. M1 for
0 3 n 3 n n n 3 n n n 3 n n correct width and at least three complete terms
including first and last.
n n n2(n+1)2 n(n+1) M1 A1 Applies formulae from MF19.
= 1 r3+ 1 r= +
3n4 n2 12n4 2n2
r=1 r=1
= 1 (1+1)2 +1(1+1)= 1 (1+1)(7+ 1) A1 AG.
12 n 2 n 12 n n
5
5(b) 1( 1x3+x ) dx (1) ( 1(1)3 + (1) ) + (1) ( 1(2)3 + (2) ) + + (1) ( 1(n−1)3 + (n−1) ) M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate rectangles.
3 n 3 n n n 3 n n n 3 n n
0
n−1 n−1 (n−1)2n2 (n−1)n M1 4
= 3 1 n4 r3+ n 1 2 r= 12n4 + 2n2 Applies formulae from MF19. Accept L n =U n − 3n .
r=1 r=1
= 1 (1−1)2 +1(1−1)= 1 (1−1)(7−1) A1 At least one line of simplification after subbing in
12 n 2 n 12 n n formula (powers of n simplified).
4
5(c) 1 16 4 M1 c
U n −L n = 12 n = 3n Simplifies U n −L n to n .
4 A1 AG.
→0 as
n→
3n
2
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9231-2025-on-22-q01
Oct/Nov 2025 · Paper 22 · Question 1 · 4 marks
1 s= π e 8 3 +16e 8 3 d= 5 π e3 4d M1 A1 Forms length of C correctly.
9 3
0 0
s= 5e 4 3 π M1 Integrates an expression of the form aeb. One
4 error in the a or b.
0
= 5 ( e 4 3 π −1 ) A1 Must be exact. Allow equivalent form but must
4 have the e0evaluated to be one.
4
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Oct/Nov 2025 · Paper 22 · Question 6 · 13 marks
6(a) dx 1 coshu M1 A1 Applies substitution and sinh2u+1=cosh2u.
= 1 2coshu
dx= 1 2 du=1 21du
du 2 2x2 +1 2 sinh2u+1 2
= 1 2sinh−1 ( x 2 )+C A1 sinh−1 ( x 2 ) =ln ( x 2+ 2x2 +1 ) Condone
2
C missing.
3
6(b) *M1 A1 Forms sum of the areas of the rectangles. Just
1 1 + 1 + + 1 required the first line of working for the M1A1.
n 212 +1 222 +1 2n2 +1
n2 n2 n2
1 n n n
= + + +
n 212 +n2 222 +n2 2n2 +n2
1 DM1 Compares with integral.
1
dx
2x2 +1
0
1 B1 Evaluates integral.
1 dx=1 2sinh−1 ( x 2 ) 1 = 1 2ln ( 2+ 3 )
2 2
2x2 +1 0
0
1 n n n 1 ( ) A1 AG. Must see
= 1 2ln 2+ 3
n r=1 2r2 +n2 r=1 2r2 +n2 2 1 n n = n 1 or equivalent
n 2r2 +n2 2r2 +n2
r=1 r=1
and limits on integral correct.
5
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6(c) *M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate
1 1 1 1 rectangles.
+ + +
n 202 +1 212 +1 2 (n−1)2 +1
n2 n2
1 n n
= 1+ + +
n 212 +n2 2(n−1)2 +n2
1 DM1 Compares with integral.
1 dx=1 2sinh−1 ( x 2 ) 1 = 1 2ln ( 2+ 3 )
2 2
2x2 +1 0
0
1 n 1 1 ( ) A1
+ − 1 2ln 2+ 3
n 2r2 +n2 3n2 2
r=1
n 1 ( ) 1( )
1 2ln 2+ 3 + 1 3−1
2r2 +n2 2 n 3
r=1
4
6(d) ( ) B1
1 2ln 2+ 3
2
1
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Oct/Nov 2025 · Paper 23 · Question 3 · 9 marks
3(a) d (
x
( 1+x2)n ) =2nx2( 1+x2)n−1
+
( 1+x2)n M1 A1 Uses the product rule to differentiate.
dx
=2n ( 1+x2 −1 )( 1+x2)n−1 + ( 1+x2)n *M1 Uses x2 =x2 +1−1.
1 DM1 Integrates both sides using the limits given.
x
( 1+x2)n
=2nI −2nI +I
n n−1 n
0
2n =(2n+1)I −2nI (2n+1)I =2n +2nI A1 Substitutes limits and rearranges. AG.
n n−1 n n−1
5
3(b) I =tan−1x 1 = 1π B1
−1 0 4
−I = 1 −2I M1 A1 Applies reduction formula with n=−1.
−1 2 −2
−1π= 1 −2I I = 1 +1π A1
4 2 −2 −2 4 8
4
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Oct/Nov 2025 · Paper 23 · Question 5 · 11 marks
5(a) 1( 1x3+x ) dx (1) ( 1(1)3 +(1) ) +(1) ( 1(2)3 +(2) ) + +(1) ( 1(n)3 +(n) ) M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of the rectangles. M1 for
0 3 n 3 n n n 3 n n n 3 n n correct width and at least three complete terms
including first and last.
n n n2(n+1)2 n(n+1) M1 A1 Applies formulae from MF19.
= 1 r3+ 1 r= +
3n4 n2 12n4 2n2
r=1 r=1
= 1 (1+1)2 +1(1+1)= 1 (1+1)(7+ 1) A1 AG.
12 n 2 n 12 n n
5
5(b) 1( 1x3+x ) dx (1) ( 1(1)3 + (1) ) + (1) ( 1(2)3 + (2) ) + + (1) ( 1(n−1)3 + (n−1) ) M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate rectangles.
3 n 3 n n n 3 n n n 3 n n
0
n−1 n−1 (n−1)2n2 (n−1)n M1 4
= 3 1 n4 r3+ n 1 2 r= 12n4 + 2n2 Applies formulae from MF19. Accept L n =U n − 3n .
r=1 r=1
= 1 (1−1)2 +1(1−1)= 1 (1−1)(7−1) A1 At least one line of simplification after subbing in
12 n 2 n 12 n n formula (powers of n simplified).
4
5(c) 1 16 4 M1 c
U n −L n = 12 n = 3n Simplifies U n −L n to n .
4 A1 AG.
→0 as
n→
3n
2
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Oct/Nov 2025 · Paper 24 · Question 1 · 5 marks
1(a) 1 1 M1 Integrates by parts. Must see first term
I =xncoshx −n xn−1coshxdx
n 0 0 xncoshx.
=xncoshx 1 −n ( xn−1sinhx 1 −(n−1) 1 xn−2sinhxdx ) M1 Integrates by parts again.
0 0 0
I =cosh1−n ( sinh1−(n−1)I ) =cosh1−nsinh1+n(n−1)I A1 Substitutes limits, AG. Omission of
n n−2 n−2 brackets or limits in their working is A0.
3
1(b) I =cosh1−2sinh1+2I M1 Applies reduction formula.
2 0
I =3cosh1−2sinh1−2 A1 Accept 1 ( e+5e−1) −2.
2 2
2
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4(a) 1 1 ( 3x) dx 1 ( (1)3N 1 +(1)3N 2 + +(1)3 N N −1 +(1)3N N) M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of the
2 2 N N N N rectangles.
0
M1 for at least three terms including first
1
and last, and common ratio 3N . Missing
“+” is A0.
= 1 N ( 3N 1 )n = 3N 1 M1 A1 Applies N rn = r ( rN −1 ) , AG.
2N
n=1
N ( 3N 1 −1 )
n=1
r−1
4
4(b) 1 1 ( 3x) dx 1 ( (1)+(1)3N 1 + +(1)3 N N −2 +(1)3 N N −1) M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate
2 2 N N N N rectangles.
0
M1 for at least three terms including first
and last.
= 1 N−1( 3N 1 )n = 1 M1 A1 Applies N−1 rn = rN −1 .
( )
2N
n=0
N 3N 1 −1
n=0
r−1
4
4(c) 1 M1 c
3N 1 1
Simplifies their U −L to .
N ( 3N 1 −1 )
−
N ( 3N 1 −1 )
=
N N N N
1 A1
→0 as N →.
N
2
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9231-2026-mj-21-q02
May/June 2026 · Paper 21 · Question 2 · 7 marks
2(a) I = 1 (1+t)n sinπtdt=−1(1+t)ncosπt 1 + n 1 (1+t)n−1cosπtdt *M1 A1 Applies integration by parts. Allow limits missing.
n 0 π 0 π 0 M1 for correct trigonometric functions and powers
of (1+t).
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I
n
= 1π ( 2 n + 1 ) + nπ 1π (1 + t ) n − 1 s i n π t 1
0
− nπ 1
0
1π ( n − 1 ) ( 1 + t ) n − 2 s i n π t d t DM1 Applies integration by parts again. M1 for correct
trigonometric functions and powers of (1 + t ) .
I
n
= 1π ( 2 n + 1 ) − 12
π
n ( n − 1 ) I
n − 2
π 2 I
n
= π ( 2 n + 1 ) − n ( n − 1 ) I
n − 2
A1 AG. Must have seen limits and correct use of
brackets.
CWO.
4
2(b)
I
0
=
1
0
s i n π t d t = − 1π c o s π t
1
0
= 2π
B1 Finds
.
I
0
.
π 2 I
2
= π ( 2 2 + 1 ) − 2 ( 2 − 1 ) I
0
= 5 π − 4π M1 Uses reduction formula from (a).
I
2
= 5π − 43
π
A1
3
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May/June 2026 · Paper 21 · Question 5 · 10 marks
5(a)
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1
0
( 11 10 x 3 + 11
0
) d x ( 1n ) ( 11 10 ( 1n ) 3 + 11
0
) + ( 1n ) ( 11 10 ( 2n ) 3 + 11
0
) + + ( 1n ) ( 11 10 ( nn ) 3 + 11
0
) M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of the rectangles. M1 for
sum of n complete terms. A1 for at least 3 correct
terms including first and last. May be written in
summation form.
=
1
10 1n
4
r
n
= 1
r 3 + 11
0
=
1 1 n 2
4
(
0
n
n
+
4
1 ) 2
+
1
1
0
M1 Applies formula for r3 from MF19.
= 14 10 ( 1 + 1n ) 2 + 11
0
A1 AG. CWO.
4
5(b) 1
0
( 11 10 x 3 + 11
0
) d x
1
10
n
+ ( 1n ) ( 11 10 ( 1n ) 3 + 11
0
) + ( 1n ) ( 11 10 ( 2n ) 3 + 11
0
) + + ( 1n ) ( 11 10 ( n −n 1 ) 3 + 11
0
) M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate
rectangles. M1 for sum of n complete terms. A1 for
at least 3 correct terms including first and last.
=
1
10
n
+
1
10 1n
4
nr −
=
1
1
r 3 + n − 1
1 0 n
=
1 1 ( n
4
−
0
1
n
)
4
2 n 2
+ 11
0
M1 Applies formulae from MF19. Allow
U n + 1 10 n − 1 2 1 0 n
= 14 10 ( 1 − 1n ) 2 + 11
0
A1 OE. e.g. 14 10 ( 1 + 1n ) 2 + 11
0
− 1 1
1 0 n
.
4
5(c) U
n
− L
n
= 14 10 ( 1 + 1n ) 2 − 14 10 ( 1 − 1n ) 2 M1
Their U
n
− L
n
c
simplifies to .
n
Accept 14 10 ( 1 ) 2 + 11
0
− 14 10 ( 1 ) 2 − 11
0
.
11 A1 AG. Their
→0 as n→
10n
L
n
must be correct.
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May/June 2026 · Paper 22 · Question 2 · 7 marks
2(a) I = 1 (1+t)n sinπtdt=−1(1+t)ncosπt 1 + n 1 (1+t)n−1cosπtdt *M1 A1 Applies integration by parts. Allow limits missing.
n 0 π 0 π 0 M1 for correct trigonometric functions and powers
of (1+t).
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I
n
= 1π ( 2 n + 1 ) + nπ 1π (1 + t ) n − 1 s i n π t 1
0
− nπ 1
0
1π ( n − 1 ) ( 1 + t ) n − 2 s i n π t d t DM1 Applies integration by parts again. M1 for correct
trigonometric functions and powers of (1 + t ) .
I
n
= 1π ( 2 n + 1 ) − 12
π
n ( n − 1 ) I
n − 2
π 2 I
n
= π ( 2 n + 1 ) − n ( n − 1 ) I
n − 2
A1 AG. Must have seen limits and correct use of
brackets.
CWO.
4
2(b)
I
0
=
1
0
s i n π t d t = − 1π c o s π t
1
0
= 2π
B1 Finds
.
I
0
.
π 2 I
2
= π ( 2 2 + 1 ) − 2 ( 2 − 1 ) I
0
= 5 π − 4π M1 Uses reduction formula from (a).
I
2
= 5π − 43
π
A1
3
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May/June 2026 · Paper 22 · Question 5 · 10 marks
5(a)
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1
0
( 11 10 x 3 + 11
0
) d x ( 1n ) ( 11 10 ( 1n ) 3 + 11
0
) + ( 1n ) ( 11 10 ( 2n ) 3 + 11
0
) + + ( 1n ) ( 11 10 ( nn ) 3 + 11
0
) M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of the rectangles. M1 for
sum of n complete terms. A1 for at least 3 correct
terms including first and last. May be written in
summation form.
=
1
10 1n
4
r
n
= 1
r 3 + 11
0
=
1 1 n 2
4
(
0
n
n
+
4
1 ) 2
+
1
1
0
M1 Applies formula for r3 from MF19.
= 14 10 ( 1 + 1n ) 2 + 11
0
A1 AG. CWO.
4
5(b) 1
0
( 11 10 x 3 + 11
0
) d x
1
10
n
+ ( 1n ) ( 11 10 ( 1n ) 3 + 11
0
) + ( 1n ) ( 11 10 ( 2n ) 3 + 11
0
) + + ( 1n ) ( 11 10 ( n −n 1 ) 3 + 11
0
) M1 A1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate
rectangles. M1 for sum of n complete terms. A1 for
at least 3 correct terms including first and last.
=
1
10
n
+
1
10 1n
4
nr −
=
1
1
r 3 + n − 1
1 0 n
=
1 1 ( n
4
−
0
1
n
)
4
2 n 2
+ 11
0
M1 Applies formulae from MF19. Allow
U n + 1 10 n − 1 2 1 0 n
= 14 10 ( 1 − 1n ) 2 + 11
0
A1 OE. e.g. 14 10 ( 1 + 1n ) 2 + 11
0
− 1 1
1 0 n
.
4
5(c) U
n
− L
n
= 14 10 ( 1 + 1n ) 2 − 14 10 ( 1 − 1n ) 2 M1
Their U
n
− L
n
c
simplifies to .
n
Accept 14 10 ( 1 ) 2 + 11
0
− 14 10 ( 1 ) 2 − 11
0
.
11 A1 AG. Their
→0 as n→
10n
L
n
must be correct.
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9231-2026-mj-23-q02
May/June 2026 · Paper 23 · Question 2 · 5 marks
2 1 + ( 12 x − 12 ) 2 = 1 + 14 x − 1 B1 2 dy
Finds 1+ .
dx
2 π
2
0
x 1 +
1
4
x − 1 d x
M1 Correct formula for surface area with limits.
Integral must be in terms of x.
2 2 A1 Integrand simplified correctly.
=2π x+ 1 dx or π 4x+1dx
4
0 0
= 2 π
2
3
x + 1
4
32
2
0
M1 Integrates and substitutes limits. Integrand must
2
π 3 or (4x+1) 2 be of the form
6
0
( p x + a ) n with a and p nonzero
and consistent with previous working and n 1 .
= 1 33 π A1 AEF.
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May/June 2026 · Paper 23 · Question 3 · 6 marks
3(a) EITHER:
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d
d x
( ( x + 1 ) ln n ( x + 1 ) ) = n ( x + 1 ) ln n − 1
( x
(
+
x
1
+
)
1 ) + ln n ( x + 1 )
(B1 CAO (AEF).
( x + 1 ) ln n ( x + 1 )
a
0
= n I
n − 1
+ I
n
M1 Integrates both sides using the limits given.
I
n
= ( a + 1 ) ln n ( a + 1 ) − n I
n − 1
A1) Substitutes limits and rearranges. AG.
OR:
Alternative method for question 3(a)
I
n
=
a
0
ln n ( x + 1 ) d x = x ln n ( x + 1 )
a
0
− n
a
0
x ln n
(
−
x
( 1
+
x
1
+
)
1 )
d x
(B1 CAO (Condone missing limits).
= a l n n ( a + 1 ) − n
a
0
ln n − 1 ( x + 1 ) d x + n
a
0
ln n − 1
( x
(
+
x
1
+
)
1 )
= a l n n ( a + 1 ) − n I
n − 1
+ ln n ( x + 1 )
a
0
M1 Expression needs to be fully integrated and in
terms of a and I
n − 1
.
I
n
= ( a + 1 ) ln n ( a + 1 ) − n I
n − 1
A1) Substitutes limits, convincing work to AG.
Available marks 3
3(b) I =(a+1)ln(a+1)−a B1 CAO.
1
I
2
= ( a + 1 ) ln 2 ( a + 1 ) − 2 I
1
M1 Applies reduction formula to find I
2
.
I
2
= ( a + 1 ) ln 2 ( a + 1 ) − 2 ( a + 1 ) ln ( a + 1 ) + 2 a A1
3
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7(a)
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1
x
− x 2
d x = −
1
2
1
u
d u
M1 A1
Applies given substitution. Allow
a
u
d u for
M1.
= − 1 − x 2 [ + C ] A1 Accept without ‘ + C ‘. Must be in terms of x .
3
7(b) 1
n
s i n − 1
1
n
+
1
n
s i n − 1
2
n
+ +
1
n
s i n − 1
n
n
= r
n
= 1
1
n
s i n − 1
r
n
1
s0 i n − 1 x d x
M1 M1 correct comparison (no limits required)
A1 A1 correct limits on both sides
1
0
s i n − 1 x d x = x s i n − 1 x
1
0
−
1
0 1
x
− x 2
d x
x s i n − 1 x + 1 − x 2
1
0
M1 Integrates by parts.
A1 CAO with correct signs
=
1
2
π − 1
A1 Clear substitution of limits to given result
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7(c)
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1
n
s i n − 1
1
n
+
1
n
s i n − 1
2
n
+ +
1
n
s i n − 1
n −
n
1
=
n
r
−
=
1
1
1
n
s i n − 1
r
n
M1 Forms the sum of the areas of appropriate
rectangles.
nr −
=
1
1
1
n
s i n − 1
r
n
=
n
r
= 1
1
n
s i n − 1
r
n
−
1
n
π
2
A1 Adjusts summation with reference to missing
term.
nr −
=
1
1
1
n
s i n − 1
r
n
1
s0 i n − 1 x d x
A1
n 1 r 1 π
sin−1 π−1+
n n 2 2n
r=1
CAO
3
7(d) 12 π − 1 B1 Dependent on obtaining full marks in 7(c).
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May/June 2026 · Paper 24 · Question 5 · 9 marks
5
Sum
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=
1
+
1
7
+ +
( 4 n 2
1
+ 4 n + 3 )
n
0
( 4 x 2
1
+ 4 x + 3 )
d x
M1A1 Forms sum of the areas of the rectangles. M1 for
correct comparison (inequality). A1 for limits.
4x2+4x+3=(2x+1)2
+2
B1 Completes the square
n
0 ( 2 x +
1
1 ) 2 + 2
d x =
12 s i n h − 1
2 x
+
1 n
0
M1A1 Uses formula
=
12 ln
2 x
+
1
+
( 2 x + 1
2
) 2 + 2 n
0
=
12 ln
2 x + 1 + ( 4
x
2 + 4 x + 3 ) n
0
M1A1 Uses logarithmic form of s i n h − 1 .
2n+1+ ( 4n2 +4n+3 ) 1+ M1 Inserts limits.
= 1ln −1ln
2 2
1+2n+ ( 4n2 +4n+3 ) A1 AG. CWO.
= 1ln
2 +
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May/June 2026 · Paper 24 · Question 6 · 10 marks
6(a) 1π 1π 1π *M1A1 Applies integration by parts. For M1, parts
I =2 excosn xdx=excosn x2 +n2 excosn−1xsinxdx
n −1π −1π −1π chosen must lead to the given answer. Correct
2 2 2
exponents.
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I
n
= n e x c o s n − 1 x s i n x 12
−
π
12 π
− 1 π 2
1 − π
2
e x ( c o s n x − ( n − 1 ) c o s n − 2 x s i n 2 x ) d x DM1 Applies integration by parts again. Correct
exponents.
I
n
= − n I
n
+ n ( n − 1 )
1 π
2
1 − π
2
e x c o s n − 2 x s i n 2 x d x
A1 AG. Withhold for missing x in trig functions; for
example,cosn−2sin2x. No limits seen is A0.
I
n
= − n I
n
+ n ( n − 1 )
1 π
2
1 − π
2
e x c o s n − 2 x d x − n ( n − 1 )
1 π
2
1 − π
2
e x c o s n x d x
M1 Applies sin2x=1−cos2x to given answer.
I =−nI +n(n−1)I −n(n−1)I ( n2 +1 ) I =n(n−1)I A1 AG.
n n n−2 n n n−2
6
6(b) I = 1 2 π exdx=e 1 2 π −e−1 2 π. B1 Finds
0
−1π
2
I 0 .
5 I
2
= 2 I
0
or 17I =12I . M1 Uses reduction formula from (a).
4 2
I = 2 ( e 1 2 π −e−1 2 π ) A1
2 5
17I =12I I = 24 ( e 1 2 π −e−1 2 π ) A1
4 2 4 85
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