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Nov 2013 p12 q6
1205

In the diagram, S is the point (0, 12) and T is the point (16, 0). The point Q lies on ST, between S and T, and has coordinates (x, y). The points P and R lie on the x-axis and y-axis respectively and OPQR is a rectangle.

  1. Show that the area, A, of the rectangle OPQR is given by \(A = 12x - \frac{3}{4}x^2\).
  2. Given that x can vary, find the stationary value of A and determine its nature.
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Nov 2013 p11 q8
1206

The inside lane of a school running track consists of two straight sections each of length x metres, and two semicircular sections each of radius r metres, as shown in the diagram. The straight sections are perpendicular to the diameters of the semicircular sections. The perimeter of the inside lane is 400 metres.

\((i) Show that the area, A m2, of the region enclosed by the inside lane is given by A = 400r - \pi r^2.\)

(ii) Given that x and r can vary, show that, when A has a stationary value, there are no straight sections in the track. Determine whether the stationary value is a maximum or a minimum.

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