Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics - Additional 0606 — 2022 Feb/March Paper 2 · Variant 2
0606/22/F/M/22 · 11 questions · 80 marks · ≈90 min
The question paper and its mark scheme, free to read here and free to download. This is Cambridge’s own paper, exactly as it was sat.
Question paper16 pages
















Mark scheme12 pages
Answers below. Sit the paper first if you are practising.












Questions as text
Q1 · A line, L, has equation 4x + 5y = 9
1 A line, L, has equation 4x + 5y = 9 . Points A and B have coordinates ( - 6 , 7) and (1, 9) respectively. Find the equation of the line parallel to L which passes through the mid‑point of AB. [3]
Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks Partial Marks 1 5 B1 Mid-point: − , 8 soi 2 4 B1 Gradient: − soi or substitution of mid- 5 point into e.g. 4 x + 5 y = k 4 5 B1 y − 8 = − x + 5 2 or 4 x + 5 y = 30 oe, isw
Q3 · A group of students, 4 girls and 3 boys, stand in line
3 A group of students, 4 girls and 3 boys, stand in line. (a) Find the number of different ways the students can stand in line if there are no restrictions. [1] (b) Find the number of different ways the students can stand in line if the 3 boys are next to each other. [2] (c) Cam and Dea are 2 of the girls. Find the number of ways the students can stand in line if Cam and Dea are not next to each other. [2]
Mark scheme: 3(a) [7! = ] 5040 B1 3(b) 3! × 5! oe M1 720 A1 3(c) 5040 – (2! × 6!) oe M1 3600 A1
More questions on Solve problems on arrangement and selection
Q4 · Find the x‑coordinates of the points of intersection of the curves + = 1 and y =
4 Find the x‑coordinates of the points of intersection of the curves + = 1 and y = . 4 9 2x Give your answers correct to 3 decimal places. [5]
Mark scheme: 4 Eliminates one unknown M1 x 2 1 3 2 e.g. + = 1 4 9 2 x Rearranges to solvable form A1 e.g. x 4 − 4 x 2 + 1 = 0 Solves : M1 dep on attempt to eliminate one unknown and 2 having a 3-term quadratic in x2 −−( 4) ± ( −4) − 4(1)(1) 2 x 2 = 2 ± 3 oe isw A1 or 3.7320[5...] and 0.2679[4...] x = ± 1.932 or x = ± 0.518 A1
Q5 · Y 4 0 1 4 x The diagram shows the graph of y = f ( x) , where f ( x) is a quadratic…
5 (a) y 4 0 1 4 x The diagram shows the graph of y = f ( x) , where f ( x) is a quadratic function. Write down the two possible expressions for f ( x) . [2] 3 2 1 (b) The three roots of p ( x) = 0 , where p ( x) = 5x + ax + bx - 2 are x = , x = n and x = n + 1, 5 where a and b are positive integers and n is a negative integer. Find p ( x) , simplifying your coefficients. [5]
Mark scheme: 5(a) f ( x ) = ( x − 1)( x − 4) oe and B2 B1 for either correct f ( x ) = − ( x − 1)( x − 4) oe 5(b) Factorised form: B1 (5 x − 1)( x − n )( x − ( n + 1)) oe their −×1 ( − n ) × ( − ( n + 1)) = −2 M1 n = −2 as the only valid solution A1 Multiplies out (5 x − 1)( x + 2)( x + 1) M1 5 x 3 + 14 x 2 + 7 x − 2 A1 or a = 14 and b = 7 following n = −2 Alternative method 1: Factorised form: (B1) (5 x − 1)( x − n )( x − ( n + 1)) oe Multiplies out (M1) 5 x 3 + ( −10 n − 6) x 2 + (5 n 2 + 7 n + 1) x − ( n 2 + n ) their (n2 + n) = 2 oe (M1) n = −2 as the only valid solution (A1) 5 x 3 + 14 x 2 + 7 x − 2 (A1) or a = 14 and b = 7 following n = −2 5(b) Alternative method 2: Using product of roots: (M1) 1 − 2 n ( n + 1) = − oe 5 5 n = −2 as the only valid solution (A1) Using sum of roots and/or sum of products (M1) of pairs of roots, solves to find a or b: 1 a + n + n + 1 = − oe and/or 5 5 1 1 b ( n ) + n ( n + 1) + ( n + 1) = 5 5 5 a = 14 or b = 7 (A1) 5 x 3 + 14 x 2 + 7 x − 2 (A1) or a = 14 and b = 7 following n = −2 If 0 scored for any method, SC3 for 1 3 1 2 1 5 + a + b − 2 = 0 oe 5 5 5 and 5 n 3 + an 2 + bn − 2 = 0 oe or 5 ( n + 1) 3 + a ( n + 1) 2 + b ( n + 1) − 2 = 0 oe leading to a = 14, b = 7 with n = −1 or n not stated 1 3 1 2 1 or SC1 for 5 + a + b − 2 = 0 oe or 5 5 5 5 n 3 + an 2 + bn − 2 = 0 oe or or 5 ( n + 1) 3 + a ( n + 1) 2 + b ( n + 1) − 2 = 0 oe
Q6 · Use the binomial theorem to expand ( 1 + 3)x 7 in ascending powers of x, as far as the…
6 (a) (i) Use the binomial theorem to expand ( 1 + 3)x 7 in ascending powers of x, as far as the term in x3. Simplify each term. [2] (ii) Show that your expansion from part (i) gives the value of .1037 as 1.23 to 2 decimal places. [2] 15 x 4 2 (b) Find the term independent of x in the expansion of + . [2] e 2 x o
Mark scheme: 6(a)(i) 1 + 21x + 189 x 2 + 945 x 3 B2 B1 for three out of the four terms correct or for a correct answer seen then spoilt If 0 scored then SC1 for 1, 21x ,189 x 2 , 945 x 3 seen but not summed 6(a)(ii) 1 + 21(0.01) + 189(0.01) 2 + 945(0.01) 3 B2 M1 for use of x = 0.01 oe in their expansion seen or implied by or 1 + 0.21 + 0.0189 + 0.000945 oe e.g. 1 + 21(0.01) + 189(0.01) 2 + 945(0.01) 3 leading to 1.229[845 = 1.23] cao or 1 + 0.21 + 0.0189 + 0.000945 OR 1.229845 without working or from working that is not fully correct 6(b) 4 3 12 M1 15 x 2 C12 × × oe 2 x 232960 A1
Q7 · In this question, all angles are in radians
7 In this question, all angles are in radians. (a) Solve the equation sec 2i = tan i + 3 for - r 1 i 1 r . [5] r tan z (b) Show that, for 0 1 z 1 , = sec z . [3] 2 1 - cos 2z 17 3 r (c) Given that cosecx =- and that 1 x 1 2 r , find the exact value of cotx. [2] 8 2
Mark scheme: 7(a) Uses a valid Pythagorean identity to write B1 in terms of a single trig ratio e.g. 1 + tan 2 θ = tanθ + 3 Rearranges and factorises/solves M1 e.g. tan 2 θ − tan θ − 2 = 0 (tanθ − 2)(tanθ + 1) = 0 tanθ = 2 tanθ = −1 soi A1 π 3π A2 A1 for any 3 correct, ignoring extras 1.11, −2.03, − , and no extras in 4 4 range cao 7(b) sin φ M1 Use of tan φ = in a correct cosφ expression or correct working Use of 1 − cos 2 φ = sin 2 φ in a correct M1 expression or correct working 1 A1 nfww Completion with = secφ cosφ 7(c) 2 M1 cot x = [ − ] cosec x − 1 soi 8 8 or sin x = − and tan x = − soi 17 15 8 15 or sin x = − and cos x = soi 17 17 1 or −1 8 tan sin − 17 15 A1 − or −1.875 cao, isw 8
Q8 · A B 15 cm a cm C r rad 6 O r The diagram shows the sector AOB of a circle, centre O and…
8 A B 15 cm a cm C r rad 6 O r The diagram shows the sector AOB of a circle, centre O and radius 15 cm. Angle AOB is radians. 6 Point C lies on OB such that CB is a cm. AC is a straight line. (a) Find the exact value of a such that the area of triangle AOC is equal to the area of the shaded region ACB. [4] (b) For the value of a found in part (a), find the perimeter of the shaded region. Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. [3]
Mark scheme: 8(a) 1 2 π B1 [Area of sector = ] (15) soi 2 6 1 π B1 [Area of triangle = ] (15)(15 − a )sin 2 6 soi Forms correct equation and attempts to M1 solve for a or 15 – a or OC 1 e.g. (15) 2 π − 15(15 − a ) = 15(15 − a ) 2 6 4 4 75π 15 or = OC 8 4 and solves as far as a = ... or 15 – a = ... or OC = ... 5 A1 15 − π (cm) or exact equivalent 2 8(b) [CA + arc AB + BC = ] M2 FT their(15 −5 π ) and 5 π 2 2 2 5 2 5 π 15 + π − 2 × 15 × π × cos π 2 2 6 M1 for 15 × oe seen or 6 π 5 + 15 × + 15 − π oe, soi 2 6 2 2 5 5 π 5 15 + π − 2 × 15 × π × cos + 15 − π 2 2 6 2 oe seen 24.1 (cm) A1
More questions on Solve problems involving the arc length and
Q9 · A vehicle travels along a straight, horizontal road
9 (a) A vehicle travels along a straight, horizontal road. At time t = 0 seconds, the vehicle, travelling at a velocity of w ms -1 , passes point O. The vehicle travels at this constant velocity for 12 seconds. It then slows down, with constant deceleration, for 10 seconds until it reaches a velocity of ( w - 14) ms -1 . It continues to travel at this velocity for 28 seconds until it reaches point A, 458 m from O. Find the value of w. [4] (b) A particle moves in a straight line. The velocity, v ms -1 , of the particle at time t seconds, where t H 0 , is given by v = ( t - 4 )( t - 5 ) . (i) Find the value of t for which the acceleration of the particle is 0ms - 2 . [2] (ii) Find the set of values of t for which the velocity of the particle is negative. [2] (iii) Find the distance travelled by the particle in the first 5 seconds of its motion. [4]
Mark scheme: 9(a) Correct v-t graph soi e.g. B1 v w w – 14 t O 12 22 50 [A] Equates ‘area’ and distance M2 implies B1 1 e.g. 12 w + × 10 × ( w + w − 14) + M1 for 2 12w + ... + 28(w – 14) = 458 soi 28( w − 14) = 458 or 12w + 70 + 10(w – 14) + ... = 458 soi or ... + 70 + 10(w – 14) + 28(w – 14) = 458 18.4 (m s–1) A1 9(b)(i) v = t 2 − 9 t + 20 , a = 2t – 9 M1 or a = t – 5 + t – 4 from product rule t = 4.5 A1 9(b)(ii) Critical values 4, 5 M1 4 < t < 5 A1 9(b)(iii) 4 2 5 2 M1 FT their t 2 − 9t + 20 providing 3 terms (t − 9t + 20)d t + ( t − 9t + 20)d t 0 4 oe, soi 4 5 B1 3 2 3 2 t 9t t 9t − + 20t + − + 20t 3 2 0 3 2 4 64 M1 dep on an attempt to integrate − 72 + 80 + 3 125 225 64 − + 100 − − 72 + 80 3 2 3 59 A1 oe or 29.5 2
Q10 · Relative to an origin O, the position vector of point P is 3i - 2j and the position…
10 Relative to an origin O, the position vector of point P is 3i - 2j and the position vector of point Q is 8i + 13j . (a) The point R is such that PQ = 5PR . Find the unit vector in the direction OR. [5] (b) The position vector of S relative to O is mj. Given that RS is parallel to PQ, find the value of m. [3]
Mark scheme: 10(a) PQ = 5i + 15j B1 or OQ − OP = 5 ( OR − OP ) 1 M1 1 OR = 3i − 2 j + (their (5i + 15 j)) FT PR = (their (5i + 15 j)) 5 5 or OR = xi + yj PR = i + 3 j and PR = ( x − 3) i + ( y + 2) j x – 3 = 1 and y + 2 = 3 oe or 5OR = OQ + 4OP = 8i + 13j + 4(3i −2j) oe OR = 4i + j A1 2 2 M1 FT their ai + bj theirOR = their (4 ) + their (1 ) 4 i + j A1 oe 17 10(b) RS = λj − their (4 i + j) = −4 i + (λ− 1) j soi M1 or finds [equation RS is] y = 3x + c Correct method to find λ: M1 dep on prev M1 −4 λ− 1 FT their PQ = oe 5 15 or [for some scalar t, t (λ− 1) = 15 and 5 − 4t = 5 , therefore] − (λ− 1) = 15 oe 4 or finds e.g. −2 = 3(3) + c oe λ = − 11 cao A1
Q11 · Y A B y = 6 + e 4x − 5 0 2 x The diagram shows part of the graphs of y = 6 + e 4 x - 5…
11 y A B y = 6 + e 4x − 5 0 2 x The diagram shows part of the graphs of y = 6 + e 4 x - 5 and x = 2 . The line x = 2 meets the curve at the point B(2, b) and the line AB is parallel to the x‑axis. Find the area of the shaded region. [7]
Mark scheme: 11 Length of rectangle: 6 + e3 M1 2 or (6 + e 3 )x 0 Area of rectangle: A1 2(6 + e3) soi Area between curve and x-axis: M2 1 4 x− 5 2 M1 for e 2 4 x − 5 1 4 x − 5 4 (6 + e )d x = 6 x + e 0 4 0 1 4 x − 5 M1 dep on an attempt to integrate that results in Correct use of limits in their 6 x + e : – 5 ax + be4x 4 F(2) – F(0) their area of rectangle – their area between M1 dep on an attempt to integrate using correct curve and x-axis limits 7 3 1 A1 nfww e + or 35.2 4 4e 5 or 35.15.... isw 11 Alternative method Length of rectangle: 6 + e3 soi (M1) 2 3 4 x − 5 (M1) 0 ( their (6 + e ) − (6 + e ) ) dx 2 3 4 x − 5 (A1) 0 ( (6 + e ) − (6 + e ) ) dx oe 2 3 4 x − 5 3 1 4 x − 5 2 (M2) 1 4 x− 5 0 (e − e )d x = e x − 4 e oe M1 for e 0 4 3 1 4 x − 5 (M1) dep on an attempt to integrate that results in Correct use of limits in their e x − e – ax + be4x 5; may be unsimplified 4 F(2) – F(0) 7 3 1 (A1) nfww e + or 35.2 4 4e 5 or 35.151374.... rot to 4 or more sf
Q12 · In this question all lengths are in centimetres
12 In this question all lengths are in centimetres. O R 12 P Q C h A B 8 The diagram shows a right triangular prism of height h inside a right pyramid. The pyramid has a height of 12 and a base that is an equilateral triangle, ABC, of side 8. The base of the prism sits on the base of the pyramid. Points P, Q and R lie on the edges OA, OB and OC, respectively, of the pyramid OABC. Pyramids OABC and OPQR are similar. 3 3 2 (a) Show that the volume, V, of the triangular prism is given by V = ( ah + bh + ch ) where a, 9 b and c are integers to be found. [4] (b) It is given that, as h varies, V has a maximum value. Find the value of h that gives this maximum value of V. [3]
Mark scheme: 12(a) PQ 12 − h M1 = oe 8 12 2 or 12 − h = Area Δ PQR oe 12 16 3 8(12 − h ) A1 PQ = oe 12 12 − h 2 or Area ΔPQR = 16 3 12 oe 1 8(12 − h ) 2 π M1 FT their PQ or Area ΔPQR providing of correct V = × × sin × h oe structure 2 12 3 2 or 16 3 12 − h × h 12 3 3 2 A1 V = ( h − 24 h + 144 h ) 9 12(b) d V 3 2 B1 3 3 2 = ( 3h − 48 h + 144 ) FT their V = ( h − 24 h + 144 h ) if of the d h 9 9 same structure 3 2 M1 their ( 3h − 48 h + 144 ) = 0 and must be a 3-term quadratic; must be an attempt 9 at a derivative factorises/solves 4 oe identified as the only solution; cao A1
More questions on Apply differentiation to practical problems
What was in this paper
The subtopics covered by these 11 questions, and how many questions each got. Open one in a new tab to see every Cambridge question on it.
1Apply differentiation to practical problems1Evaluate definite integrals and apply1Find the magnitude of a vector; add and1Know and use the remainder and factor1Solve problems involving the arc length and1Solve problems involving the intersection of a1Solve problems on arrangement and selection1Solve, for a given domain, trigonometric1Use the binomial theorem for expansion of1Use the equation of a straight line1What you needed in this session
Cambridge’s own grade thresholds for 2022 Feb/March, Paper 2 · Variant 2. A higher threshold means an easier paper — the bar moves with how the cohort did.