Gr 12 Mathematics: November Hard P(1)

What is the primary way to check if a sequence is arithmetic?

Calculate the ratio of consecutive terms.

Graph the sequence and check if it forms a straight line.

Verify if the terms of the sequence are increasing or decreasing.

Determine if the difference between consecutive terms is constant. (correct)

What is the formula to find the arithmetic mean between two numbers?

(First Term + Second Term) / 2 (correct)

Second Term / First Term

First Term / Second Term

(First Term - Second Term) / 2

What does the gradient of the line represent in the graphical representation of an arithmetic sequence?

The first term of the sequence.

The common difference of the sequence. (correct)

The last term of the sequence.

The number of terms in the sequence.

What is the purpose of the formula T_n = a + (n - 1)d?

To find the nth term of an arithmetic sequence. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the sequence if the common difference (d) is negative?

The sequence decreases. Signup and view all the answers

How do you find the number of terms in an arithmetic sequence?

Set the nth term equal to a specific value and solve for n. Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of an arithmetic sequence when plotted on a graph?

It forms a linear pattern. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of the first term (a) in an arithmetic sequence?

It is used to calculate the nth term. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the value by which each term of a geometric sequence is multiplied to obtain the next term?

Common ratio Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for the convergence of an infinite geometric series?

-1 < r < 1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the sum of a finite arithmetic series?

S_n = n(a + d) / 2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the sequence of numbers where each term after the first is found by multiplying the previous term by a constant value?

Geometric sequence Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the sum of an infinite geometric series?

S_∞ = a / (1 - r) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the mathematician who developed a method for finding the sum of an arithmetic series?

Karl Friedrich Gauss Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the number of terms in a series?

Number of terms Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence?

T_n = a + (n - 1)d Signup and view all the answers

What type of series is formed when we sum a known number of terms in a geometric sequence?

Finite geometric series Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the difference between any term and the previous term in an arithmetic sequence?

Common difference Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplification of the equation $2S_{100} = 101 \times 100$?

10100 Signup and view all the answers

Which formula represents the sum of the first $n$ terms of an arithmetic series correctly?

$S_n = \frac{n}{2}(2a + (n - 1) d)$ Signup and view all the answers

In a one-to-one function, how many times can a vertical line intersect the graph?

Exactly once Signup and view all the answers

What defines an inverse function in relation to a function $f$?

$f^{-1}(f(x)) = x$ for every $x$ in domain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best explains the horizontal line test for a function?

A horizontal line intersects the graph exactly once. Signup and view all the answers

For which type of function does the graph of the inverse function reflect across the line $y = x$?

One-to-One Function Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a function is not one-to-one?

The inverse cannot be uniquely defined. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following equations represents the form of a linear function?

$y = ax + q$ Signup and view all the answers

Which step is NOT part of finding the inverse of a linear function?

Square both sides Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of the geometric mean between the numbers 4 and 16?

8 Signup and view all the answers

If the first term of a geometric sequence is 3 and the common ratio is 2, what is the 5th term?

48 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about geometric sequences is true?

If the common ratio is negative, the terms will alternate in sign. Signup and view all the answers

Using sigma notation, how is the sum of the first 5 terms of a sequence expressed?

\sum_{i=1}^{5} T_i Signup and view all the answers

In a finite series, what does $S_n$ represent?

The sum of the first n terms of a sequence Signup and view all the answers

If the common ratio of a geometric sequence is between 0 and 1, how do the terms behave?

They decay exponentially. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following indicates a correct way to verify if a sequence is geometric?

Verify if the ratios between consecutive terms are constant. Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would an infinite series converge?

The sequence's terms approach zero. Signup and view all the answers

Which mathematical concept is used to represent the sum of a finite series concisely?

Sigma notation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the future value and present value of an annuity?

The direction of cash flow Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the future value of an annuity?

FV = P * ((1 + i)^n - 1) / i Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the present value of an annuity formula?

To calculate the installment amount for repaying a loan Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the present value of an annuity?

PV = P * (1 - (1 + i)^(-n)) / i Signup and view all the answers

What is the variable 'x' in the future value of an annuity formula?

Payment amount per period Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the future value and present value of an annuity?

They are mirror images of each other Signup and view all the answers

A city's population doubles every 10 years. What is the annual growth rate, expressed as a percentage, rounded to two decimal places?

6.93% Signup and view all the answers

A loan of $10,000 is taken out at an annual interest rate of 5%, compounded monthly. How long, in years, will it take for the loan to reach $15,000, rounded to two decimal places?

9.24 Signup and view all the answers

A company invests $100,000 in a project that is expected to generate a constant annual cash flow of $20,000 for the next 10 years. The company requires a 10% annual return on its investments. What is the net present value (NPV) of the project, rounded to the nearest dollar?

$11,498 Signup and view all the answers

A person invests $5,000 into an account that earns 6% interest compounded quarterly. How much will the investment be worth after 5 years, rounded to the nearest dollar?

$7,101 Signup and view all the answers

A machine costs $100,000 and depreciates at a rate of 10% per year using the straight-line method. What will be the book value of the machine after 5 years?

$50,000 Signup and view all the answers

A person takes out a loan of $20,000 at an annual interest rate of 7%, compounded monthly. They make monthly payments of $400. How many months will it take to fully repay the loan, rounded to the nearest whole number?

84 Signup and view all the answers

An investment promises a 10% annual return, compounded monthly. What is the effective annual interest rate, rounded to two decimal places?

10.47% Signup and view all the answers

A person wants to accumulate $100,000 in a savings account in 10 years. They plan to make regular monthly deposits. If the account earns 4% interest compounded monthly, how much should they deposit each month, rounded to the nearest dollar?

$732 Signup and view all the answers

A company plans to purchase a new machine in 5 years for $500,000. To prepare for this, they decide to set up a sinking fund. If the fund earns 6% interest compounded annually, how much should they deposit each year to reach their goal, rounded to the nearest dollar?

$88,943 Signup and view all the answers

What is the limit of the function y = (x^2 + 4x - 12) / (x + 6) as x approaches -6?

-8 Signup and view all the answers

A person borrows $50,000 at an annual interest rate of 8%, compounded semi-annually. They make semi-annual payments of $5,000. How many years will it take to fully repay the loan, rounded to the nearest whole number?

13 Signup and view all the answers

What is the derivative of the function f(x) = x^2 using the definition of a derivative?

2x Signup and view all the answers

What is the derivative of the function f(x) = k, where k is a constant?

0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule for differentiating a sum of two functions?

The derivative of the sum is equal to the sum of the derivatives Signup and view all the answers

What is the notation for the derivative of a function f(x) with respect to x?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the general rule for differentiating x^n, where n is a real number and n is not equal to zero?

nx^(n-1) Signup and view all the answers

A loan of $10,000 is taken out at an annual interest rate of 6%, compounded monthly. What is the effective annual rate (EAR) of this loan?

6.17% Signup and view all the answers

Why would you use the definition of a derivative to find the derivative of a function?

Because it's specifically requested in the question Signup and view all the answers

A company invests $100,000 at an annual interest rate of 5%, compounded quarterly. What is the amount accumulated after 5 years?

$128,402.53 Signup and view all the answers

What is the derivative of the function f(x) = k * f(x), where k is a constant?

k * f'(x) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the limit in the definition of a derivative?

To determine the existence of the limit Signup and view all the answers

An annuity pays $500 per month for 10 years. The interest rate is 4% per year, compounded monthly. What is the present value of this annuity?

$49,156.12 Signup and view all the answers

A loan of $20,000 is taken out at an annual interest rate of 8%, compounded monthly. The loan is to be repaid over 5 years. What is the monthly payment amount?

$405.53 Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the notation dy/dx and f'(x) for a derivative?

There is no difference, they are equivalent notations Signup and view all the answers

A company has taken out a loan of $50,000 at an annual interest rate of 7%, compounded monthly. The loan is to be repaid over 10 years. After 5 years, what is the outstanding loan balance?

$28,079.79 Signup and view all the answers

What is the future value of a series of payments of $1,000 made at the end of each year for 10 years, assuming an annual interest rate of 6%?

$13,180.79 Signup and view all the answers

A loan of $15,000 is taken out at an annual interest rate of 5%, compounded monthly. The loan is to be repaid over 7 years. What is the total interest paid on the loan?

$4,703.99 Signup and view all the answers

A company wants to accumulate $500,000 in 15 years. If they can earn an annual interest rate of 8%, compounded annually, how much should they invest today?

$185,607.21 Signup and view all the answers

A loan of $30,000 is taken out at an annual interest rate of 9%, compounded monthly. The loan is to be repaid over 10 years. What is the total amount paid on the loan?

$54,362.71 Signup and view all the answers

What is the present value of an annuity that pays $2,000 per year for 20 years, assuming an annual interest rate of 7%?

$22,878.95 Signup and view all the answers

Given a polynomial (p(x) = 2x^3 + 5x^2 - 3x + 1), what is the remainder when it is divided by (x - 2)?

25 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a factor of the polynomial (p(x) = x^3 - 6x^2 + 11x - 6)?

x - 3 Signup and view all the answers

What are the solutions to the cubic equation (x^3 - 7x^2 + 14x - 8 = 0)?

1, 2, 4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of drawing a red card or a face card from a standard deck of 52 cards?

11/26 Signup and view all the answers

A bag contains 5 red balls, 3 blue balls, and 2 green balls. What is the probability of drawing a red ball or a green ball?

7/10 Signup and view all the answers

If (p(x) = x^4 - 3x^3 + 2x^2 + 5x - 1) and (cx - d = x - 1), what is the value of (p\left(rac{d}{c} ight))?

4 Signup and view all the answers

Given the polynomial (p(x) = 2x^3 - 7x^2 + 5x + 6), what is the value of (p(3))?

12 Signup and view all the answers

If (p(x) = x^3 - 5x^2 + 8x - 4) and (cx - d = x - 2), is (cx - d) a factor of (p(x))?

Yes Signup and view all the answers

What are the possible values of (k) for which (x - 3) is a factor of (x^3 - 5x^2 + kx - 6)?

k = 9 Signup and view all the answers

A coin is tossed three times. What is the probability of getting at least two heads?

3/8 Signup and view all the answers

What does the second derivative of a function indicate?

The change in gradient of the original function Signup and view all the answers

In the relationship between the gradients of the tangent and normal lines, which of the following is true?

The product of their gradients equals -1. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the effect of the coefficient 'a' in the cubic function?

It changes the orientation and shape of the cubic graph. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in finding the equation of the tangent line to a curve at a specific point?

Find the derivative of the function. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following notations signifies the first derivative of a function?

$Df(x)$ Signup and view all the answers

When calculating the x-intercepts of a cubic function, what is the first step?

Set $y = 0$ in the function. Signup and view all the answers

How do you denote the second derivative of the dependent variable 'y'?

$y''$ Signup and view all the answers

What information does the sign of the second derivative provide?

If the gradient of the original function is increasing or decreasing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the point-slope form of a straight line equation used for finding the tangent line?

$y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)$ Signup and view all the answers

What does the notation $rac{d}{dx}[f'(x)]$ represent?

Calculating the second derivative of $f(x)$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of a sequence of outcomes in a tree diagram?

The product of the probabilities along the branches of the sequence Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the union of two mutually exclusive events?

P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the complement of an event?

P(not A) = 1 - P(A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of outcomes for k events?

n₁ × n₂ × … × nₖ Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the total number of possibilities when there are n objects to choose from and you choose from them r times?

n × n × … × n (r times) = nᵏ Signup and view all the answers

What does the notation n! represent?

The product of all positive integers up to n Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of 0!?

1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the probability of independent events?

P(A and B) = P(A) × P(B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a two-way contingency table?

To determine if events are dependent or independent Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbol for the sample space?

S Signup and view all the answers

What can be concluded if events A and B are found to be mutually exclusive?

P(A and B) = 0 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes independent events A and B?

P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the addition rule simplify when applied to mutually exclusive events?

P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between complementary events A and A'?

P(A') = 1 - P(A) Signup and view all the answers

If events A and B are dependent, which statement holds true?

P(A and B) ≠ P(A) * P(B) Signup and view all the answers

In a Venn diagram representing events A and B, what does the area where both circles overlap represent?

P(A and B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents the sample space in probability?

S Signup and view all the answers

What does P(A or B) represent according to the addition rule?

P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the notation A ∩ B signify?

The intersection of sets A and B Signup and view all the answers

Given the cubic function (f(x) = x^3 - 6x^2 + 11x - 6), what is the concavity of the graph at (x = 2)?

Concave up Signup and view all the answers

What is the quotient when (x^3 - 5x^2 + 7x - 3) is divided by (x - 2) using synthetic division?

x^2 - 3x + 1 Signup and view all the answers

A cubic function (f(x)) has a local maximum at (x = 1) and a local minimum at (x = 3). Which of the following statements is TRUE about the function's second derivative, (f''(x))?

(f''(1) < 0) and (f''(3) > 0) Signup and view all the answers

A cubic polynomial (f(x)) has a zero at (x = -2). Which of the following must be a factor of (f(x))?

x + 2 Signup and view all the answers

Given a cubic function (f(x) = 2x^3 + 3x^2 - 12x - 20), what are the x-coordinates of the points where the function intersects the x-axis (i.e., the x-intercepts)?

x = -2, x = -1.5, x = 2 Signup and view all the answers

For the cubic polynomial (f(x) = x^3 - 2x^2 - 5x + 6), which of the following represents a valid step in finding the stationary points?

Set (f'(x) = 3x^2 - 4x - 5) and solve for (x) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the end behavior of the cubic function (f(x) = -x^3 + 2x^2 + 5x - 1)?

As (x) approaches negative infinity, (f(x)) approaches positive infinity; as (x) approaches positive infinity, (f(x)) approaches negative infinity. Signup and view all the answers

The function (f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 + 2x) has a point of inflection at (x = 1). What does this mean about the concavity of the graph at (x = 1)?

The concavity changes from concave down to concave up at (x = 1). Signup and view all the answers

A cubic polynomial (f(x)) has a y-intercept at (y = 5). Which of the following statements about the polynomial is TRUE?

The constant term of the polynomial is 5. Signup and view all the answers

Given the cubic equation (x^3 - 4x^2 - 7x + 10 = 0), and knowing that (x = 2) is a root, what are the remaining roots?

x = 1, x = -5 Signup and view all the answers

If the function (f(x) = 2x^2) has a restricted domain of (x \geq 0), what is the range of its inverse function, (f^{-1}(x))?

(y \geq 0) Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation of the inverse function, (f^{-1}(x)), of the function (f(x) = 3^x)?

(f^{-1}(x) = \log_3 x) Signup and view all the answers

Given the function (f(x) = \log_2 (x - 3)), what is the value of (f^{-1}(4))?

19 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the graph of the inverse function (f^{-1}(x)) of (f(x) = 5x - 2)?

The graph of (f^{-1}(x)) is a vertical reflection of the graph of (f(x)) across the line (y = x). Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a property of the logarithmic function (f(x) = \log_b x)?

The graph of (f(x)) has a horizontal asymptote at (y = 0). Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of ( \log_3 81 )?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of the expression ( \log_5 \left(\frac{x^3}{y^2}\right))?

(3 \log_5 x - 2 \log_5 y) Signup and view all the answers

What is the inverse function, (f^{-1}(x)), of the function (f(x) = \frac{1}{2}x + 3)?

(f^{-1}(x) = 2x - 6) Signup and view all the answers

If (f(x) = \log_7 (x + 2)), what is the value of (f(47))?

4 Signup and view all the answers

If the function (g(x) = 4x^2 - 5) is restricted to (x \leq 0), what is the domain of its inverse function, (g^{-1}(x))?

(x \leq 0) Signup and view all the answers

Given a function (f(x) = 3x - 2), what is the equation for its inverse function (f^{-1}(x))?

(f^{-1}(x) = rac{1}{3}x + rac{2}{3}) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the inverse of a linear function?

The inverse of a linear function will always be another linear function. Signup and view all the answers

If the graph of a function intersects the line (y = x) at exactly one point, what can be concluded about the function?

The function is one-to-one and therefore has an inverse. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following properties ensures that a function has an inverse function?

The function is strictly increasing or strictly decreasing. Signup and view all the answers

If the graph of a function (f(x)) is reflected across the line (y = x), what is the resulting graph?

The graph of the inverse function (f^{-1}(x)) Signup and view all the answers

Given the function (f(x) = x^2), what is the domain of its inverse function (f^{-1}(x))?

All real numbers greater than or equal to 0 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following functions has an inverse that is also a function?

(f(x) = x^3) Signup and view all the answers

The inverse of the linear function (f(x) = 2x - 1) is represented by which of the following equations?

(f^{-1}(x) = rac{1}{2}x + rac{1}{2}) Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation of the line of symmetry for the graphs of a function and its inverse?

(y = x) Signup and view all the answers

If the graph of a function is a straight line with a negative slope, what can be concluded about the graph of its inverse?

The graph of the inverse is a straight line with a positive slope. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the finite geometric series sum when the common ratio is greater than 1?

$S_n = \frac{a(r^n - 1)}{r - 1}$ Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the convergence of an infinite geometric series?

It converges if the common ratio is between -1 and 1. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of arithmetic sequences, what does the term $d$ represent?

The common difference between terms Signup and view all the answers

Which formula correctly represents the sum of the first $n$ terms of a finite arithmetic series?

$S_n = \frac{n}{2}(T_1 + T_n)$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying the sum of an infinite geometric series by its common ratio $r$?

$rS_\infty$ Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the sum of an infinite geometric series if the common ratio $r$ is less than -1?

The series diverges. Signup and view all the answers

Which conclusion can be drawn when comparing the first and second terms of a finite arithmetic series?

The second term equals the first term plus d. Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the formula $S_n = a(1 - r^n) / (1 - r)$ for a finite geometric series?

The sum cannot be calculated if $r$ equals 1. Signup and view all the answers

In a geometric sequence where the first term is 5 and the common ratio is 3, what is the 4th term?

405 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following formulas represents the general term of an arithmetic sequence?

$T_n = a + (n - 1)d$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the nth term of an arithmetic sequence if the first term is 5 and the common difference is 3?

5 + 3(n - 1) Signup and view all the answers

If an arithmetic sequence has a common difference of -2, which of the following statements is true?

The sequence uniformly decreases. Signup and view all the answers

Given the terms of an arithmetic sequence where the first term is 12 and the fourth term is 24, what is the common difference?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the arithmetic mean of the numbers 10 and 30?

20 Signup and view all the answers

When graphing an arithmetic sequence, what does the slope of the line represent?

The common difference Signup and view all the answers

If a sequence is tested and the differences between consecutive terms are 2, 2, 2, and 2, what conclusion can be drawn?

The common difference is positive. Signup and view all the answers

Given an arithmetic sequence where the third term is 15 and the common difference is 1, what is the first term?

13 Signup and view all the answers

In an arithmetic sequence, if the terms are represented as T1, T2, ..., what expression represents the sum of the first n terms?

n a + rac{n(n - 1)}{2} d Signup and view all the answers

What is the inverse of the function y = ax^2, where a is a non-zero constant?

y = ±√(x/a) Signup and view all the answers

What is the domain of the inverse function of y = ax^2, where a is a non-zero constant?

x ≥ 0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the graph of the inverse function of y = ax^2, where a is a non-zero constant?

A square root function Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a logarithm?

The exponent to which a base must be raised to yield a given number Signup and view all the answers

What is the graph of the exponential function y = b^x, where b is a positive real number?

A curve that rises rapidly to the right Signup and view all the answers

What is the graph of the logarithmic function y = log_b(x), where b is a positive real number?

A curve that rises slowly to the right Signup and view all the answers

What is the product rule of logarithms?

log_a(xy) = log_a(x) + log_a(y) Signup and view all the answers

What describes the behavior of a geometric sequence if the common ratio is greater than 1?

The sequence grows exponentially. Signup and view all the answers

How is the geometric mean between two positive numbers, a and b, calculated?

By finding the square root of their product. Signup and view all the answers

What is the power rule of logarithms?

log_a(x^b) = b × log_a(x) Signup and view all the answers

What is the change of base rule of logarithms?

log_a(x) = log_b(x) / log_b(a) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of sigma notation in relation to series?

To concisely represent the sum of terms in a sequence. Signup and view all the answers

What is the inverse of the linear function y = ax + q, where a and q are constants?

y = (x - q) / a Signup and view all the answers

If all ratios between consecutive terms of a sequence are equal, what can we conclude about the sequence?

It is a geometric sequence. Signup and view all the answers

In terms of sequences, which of the following represents an infinite series?

The sum of infinitely many terms of a sequence. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the first term, a, in a geometric sequence?

It serves as the starting point for generating the entire sequence. Signup and view all the answers

In a finite series denoted as $S_n$, what does the summation represent?

The sum of the first n terms of a sequence. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of graph is generated when plotting the terms of a geometric sequence against their positions?

An exponential graph. Signup and view all the answers

What represents the common approach for determining if a sequence is geometric?

Calculating the ratios between consecutive terms. Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is true for a geometric sequence with a negative common ratio?

The terms will alternate in sign. Signup and view all the answers

A city's population is currently 500,000. It grows at a constant rate and is projected to triple in size over the next 30 years. What is the annual growth rate of the city's population, expressed as a percentage, rounded to two decimal places?

2.31% Signup and view all the answers

A loan of $25,000 is taken out at an annual interest rate of 6%, compounded monthly. The borrower makes monthly payments of $500. How many months will it take to fully repay the loan, rounded to the nearest whole number?

96 months Signup and view all the answers

An investment promises a 7% annual return, compounded quarterly. What is the effective annual interest rate, rounded to two decimal places?

7.23% Signup and view all the answers

A machine costs $150,000 and depreciates at a rate of 12% per year using the compound depreciation method. What will be the book value of the machine after 4 years, rounded to the nearest dollar?

$92,000 Signup and view all the answers

A person wants to accumulate $200,000 in a savings account in 15 years. They plan to make regular monthly deposits. If the account earns 5% interest compounded monthly, how much should they deposit each month, rounded to the nearest dollar?

$830 Signup and view all the answers

A company invests $500,000 in a project that is expected to generate a constant annual cash flow of $100,000 for the next 8 years. The company requires a 12% annual return on its investments. What is the net present value (NPV) of the project, rounded to the nearest dollar?

$135,000 Signup and view all the answers

A person invests $10,000 into an account that earns 8% interest compounded semi-annually. How much will the investment be worth after 7 years, rounded to the nearest dollar?

$18,700 Signup and view all the answers

A loan of $30,000 is taken out at an annual interest rate of 9%, compounded monthly. The borrower wants to repay the loan in 5 years. What is the monthly payment amount, rounded to the nearest dollar?

$730 Signup and view all the answers

A person invests $2,000 into an account that earns 6% interest compounded continuously. How much will the investment be worth after 10 years, rounded to the nearest dollar?

$3,800 Signup and view all the answers

A machine costs $80,000 and depreciates at a rate of 15% per year using the straight-line method. What will be the book value of the machine after 3 years, rounded to the nearest dollar?

$52,000 Signup and view all the answers

Suppose you want to calculate the future value of an annuity where you deposit $100 each month for 5 years, and the interest rate is 6% compounded monthly. Which of the following formulas correctly represents this scenario?

[ FV = 100 \left[ \frac{(1 + 0.005)^{60} - 1}{0.005} \right] ] Signup and view all the answers

A loan of $20,000 is taken out at an annual interest rate of 5%, compounded monthly. The borrower plans to repay the loan in equal monthly installments over 10 years. What is the monthly payment amount?

[ P = 20000 \frac{0.05/12}{1 - (1 + 0.05/12)^{-120}} ] Signup and view all the answers

You want to save $50,000 for your child's college education in 18 years. You plan to make regular monthly deposits into an account that earns 4% annual interest, compounded monthly. What is the amount you need to deposit each month to reach your goal?

[ P = 50000 \frac{0.04/12}{(1 + 0.04/12)^{216} - 1} ] Signup and view all the answers

An investment promises a 7% annual return, compounded quarterly. What is the effective annual interest rate, rounded to two decimal places?

7.19% Signup and view all the answers

A company has a loan of $1,000,000 that needs to be repaid in equal monthly installments over 20 years. The loan has an annual interest rate of 6%, compounded monthly. What is the approximate monthly payment amount?

$$7,164 Signup and view all the answers

You want to accumulate $250,000 for retirement in 30 years. You plan to make regular monthly deposits into an account that earns 5% annual interest, compounded monthly. What is the approximate amount you need to deposit each month to reach your goal?

$$250 Signup and view all the answers

What does the notation (\lim_{x \to -6} \frac{(x + 6)(x - 2)}{x + 6} = -8) signify?

The function approaches -8 as x gets infinitely close to -6. Signup and view all the answers

What is the derivative of the function (f(x) = x^2 + 3x - 5) using the definition of the derivative (first principles)?

2x + 3 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a valid notation for the derivative of a function (y = f(x))?

(\frac{df}{dx}) Signup and view all the answers

What is the derivative of the function (y = 3x^4 - 2x^2 + 5) using the rules of differentiation?

12x^3 - 4x Signup and view all the answers

Which rule of differentiation is used to find the derivative of (y = 5x^3 + 2x^2 - 7x + 4)?

A combination of power, constant, and sum/difference rules Signup and view all the answers

What is the derivative of the function (y = 2 \cdot (x^2 + 3x - 1)) using the rules of differentiation?

4x + 6 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the derivative of the function (y = 3\sqrt{x})?

(\frac{3}{2\sqrt{x}}) Signup and view all the answers

Using the general rule of differentiation, what is the derivative of the function (y = x^{-3})?

-3x^{-4} Signup and view all the answers

What is the derivative of the function (y = 5)?

0 Signup and view all the answers

Find the derivative of the function (y = 7x + 4) using the rules of differentiation.

7 Signup and view all the answers

Which notation is NOT commonly used to represent the first derivative of a function?

$rac{d^2 y}{dx^2}$ Signup and view all the answers

What indicates that the gradient of the original function is increasing?

The second derivative is positive. Signup and view all the answers

If a cubic function is defined as $f(x) = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d$, what effect does a positive value of 'a' have on the graph?

The graph rises to the right and falls to the left. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the slopes of the tangent and normal lines at a point on a curve?

Their product is -1. Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate first step in finding the equation of a tangent line to a function at a point?

Differentiate the function. Signup and view all the answers

What does the second derivative of a function indicate?

The rate of change of the gradient. Signup and view all the answers

In the equation of a tangent line $y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)$, what do the symbols $y_1$ and $x_1$ represent?

The values of the function at the specified point. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the intercepts of the cubic function $f(x) = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d$ is false?

The y-intercept is $f(d)$. Signup and view all the answers

What notation can be used to represent the second derivative of a function other than $f''(x)$?

$rac{d^2}{dx^2}(f(x))$ Signup and view all the answers

Given a cubic polynomial (f(x) = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d), what is the general approach for finding the x-intercepts?

Solve (f(x) = 0) to find the values of (x) where the graph intersects the x-axis. Signup and view all the answers

Consider a cubic polynomial (f(x) = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d) where (a) is a positive constant. What is the general end behavior of this function as (x) approaches negative infinity?

The function approaches negative infinity. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of cubic polynomial graphs, what is a point of inflection?

A point where the graph changes concavity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the first derivative, (f'(x)), and the second derivative, (f''(x)), of a function (f(x)) in determining its concavity?

If (f''(x) < 0), then the graph is concave down, regardless of the sign of (f'(x)). Signup and view all the answers

Given a cubic polynomial (f(x) = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d), how do you find the y-intercept?

Set (x = 0) and solve for (y). Signup and view all the answers

When performing synthetic division to divide a polynomial (a(x)) by a linear factor (cx - d), what is the significance of the remainder?

The remainder represents the value of (a(x)) when (x = d/c). Signup and view all the answers

What is the general approach for determining the shape of a cubic polynomial graph?

Analyze the sign of the coefficient of the (x^3) term. Signup and view all the answers

If a cubic polynomial (f(x)) has a local maximum at (x = k), what does this imply about the first derivative, (f'(x)), at (x = k)?

(f'(k) = 0) Signup and view all the answers

Consider the cubic polynomial (f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 + 2x). Which of the following options correctly describes its y-intercept?

(0, 0) Signup and view all the answers

If a cubic polynomial has a local minimum at (x = a) and a local maximum at (x = b), what can be said about the sign of the second derivative, (f''(x)), for (x) values between (a) and (b)?

(f''(x) < 0) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the formula for calculating the unpaid loan balance?

To determine the remaining balance after a series of repayments Signup and view all the answers

According to the formula for the effective annual rate (EAR), how does changing the number of compounding periods (m) affect EAR?

Increasing m can lead to a diminishing increase in EAR Signup and view all the answers

When calculating the future value of an annuity, which variable directly represents the total payments made over the investment period?

x Signup and view all the answers

Which formula correctly calculates the time period (n) for an investment when compound interest is applied?

n = rac{ ext{log}(A) - ext{log}(P)}{ ext{log}(1 + i)} Signup and view all the answers

In the context of simple interest, what does 'A' represent in the formula A = P(1 + in)?

Total amount paid at the end of the investment period Signup and view all the answers

What does the variable 'i' in the nominal to effective interest rate conversion formula represent?

The annual interest rate divided by the number of compounding periods Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the future value of a series of cash flows?

It evaluates the value of periodic payments at a specified interest rate Signup and view all the answers

Using the formula $n = \frac{\log\left(\frac{A}{P}\right)}{\log(1 + i)}$, what does 'A' represent?

Total amount accumulated after interest Signup and view all the answers

In the calculation of total interest paid (I), which relationship is correctly established?

I = T - P Signup and view all the answers

In the context of differential calculus, what aspect does Zeno's paradox primarily illustrate?

The behavior of infinite series at a finite limit Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of the intersection of two independent events A and B?

P(A) × P(B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for events that cannot happen at the same time?

Mutually exclusive events Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the probability of the union of two events A and B?

P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the remainder when a polynomial p(x) is divided by cx - d?

p(d/c) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the sample space, the set of all possible outcomes?

S Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for the Factor Theorem to be applicable?

The remainder of p(x) divided by cx - d is zero Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for solving a cubic equation of the form ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d = 0?

x = (-b ± √(b^2 - 4ac)) / 2a Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbol for the complement of an event A?

A' Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the diagram used to show how events are related to one another?

Venn diagram Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the probability of two mutually exclusive events A and B?

P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Factor Theorem in solving cubic equations?

To factorize the cubic polynomial Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for events that are mutually exclusive and make up the whole sample space?

Complementary events Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the probability of the complement of an event A?

P(A') = 1 - P(A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Factor Theorem and the Remainder Theorem?

The Factor Theorem is a special case of the Remainder Theorem Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the probability of an event A?

P(A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using the Factor Theorem in solving cubic equations?

It helps in finding one factor of the cubic polynomial Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the Factor Theorem in polynomial factorization?

The divisor is always a factor of the polynomial Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbol for the intersection of two events A and B?

A ∩ B Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Quadratic Formula in solving cubic equations?

It is used to solve the quadratic polynomial obtained after dividing the cubic polynomial by a factor Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the probability of two events A and B, and the probability of their intersection?

P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of the union of two mutually exclusive events A and B?

P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario is the Complementary Rule directly applicable?

When calculating the probability of not A Signup and view all the answers

When dealing with a factorial notation of n, what does n! represent?

The product of all integers from 1 to n Signup and view all the answers

Which principle states that the total possible outcomes for event A and event B is the product of their individual outcomes?

Fundamental Counting Principle Signup and view all the answers

For independent events A and B, how is the joint probability calculated?

P(A and B) = P(A) × P(B) Signup and view all the answers

If there are 5 different objects, how many ways can they be arranged using factorial notation?

5! Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes complementary events?

Two events that encompass the entire sample space Signup and view all the answers

What does the notation A' signify in probability?

The complement of event A Signup and view all the answers

How do you calculate the probability of the union of two non-mutually exclusive events A and B?

P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately represents the fundamental counting principle in terms of repeated outcomes?

If r outcomes are chosen from n, the total is n^r Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a geometric sequence?

Each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by a fixed constant. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the nth term of a geometric sequence?

T_n = ar^(n-1) Signup and view all the answers

What is the geometric mean between two numbers a and b?

The square root of the product of a and b Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sigma notation in a series?

To represent the sum of terms in a sequence Signup and view all the answers

What is the general form of a finite series?

S_n = T_1 + T_2 + T_3 + ... + T_n Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a geometric sequence when plotted on a graph?

The points are not connected in a continuous curve Signup and view all the answers

How do you test for a geometric sequence?

Calculate the ratio between consecutive terms Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a finite series and an infinite series?

A finite series has a fixed number of terms, while an infinite series has an infinite number of terms Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the sum of an infinite geometric series?

S_∞ = a / (1 - r) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the terms of a geometric sequence if the common ratio is between 0 and 1?

The terms decrease exponentially Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the present value of an annuity with unequal payments?

P = Σ[x / (1 + i)^n] Signup and view all the answers

A company has a nominal annual interest rate of 12% compounded quarterly. What is the effective annual interest rate?

12.55% Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the outstanding loan balance?

P_balance = x × [(1 - (1 + i)^(-n)) / i] Signup and view all the answers

A person invests $10,000 in a project that generates a 10% annual return compounded monthly. How much will the investment be worth after 5 years?

$16,289.06 Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the total interest paid on a loan?

I = T - P Signup and view all the answers

A company has a nominal annual interest rate of 9% compounded semiannually. What is the effective annual interest rate?

9.42% Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the future value of a series of payments?

F = x × [(1 + i)^n - 1) / i] Signup and view all the answers

A person takes out a loan of $15,000 at an annual interest rate of 8%, compounded quarterly. They make quarterly payments of $500. How many quarters will it take to fully repay the loan?

30 quarters Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the effective annual rate (EAR)?

EAR = (1 + i_nominal / m)^m - 1 Signup and view all the answers

A company invests $50,000 in a project that generates a 12% annual return compounded monthly. How much will the investment be worth after 10 years?

$123,519.53 Signup and view all the answers

Which variable represents the payment amount per period in the future value of an annuity formula?

x Signup and view all the answers

What does the variable 'PV' signify in the context of annuities?

Present Value Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following formulas accurately represents the calculation for present value of an annuity?

$ PV = P \frac{1 - (1 + i)^{-n}}{i} $ Signup and view all the answers

In the formula for future value of an annuity, what does the term 'F' represent?

Future Value Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of increasing the interest rate 'i' on the future value of an annuity, assuming all other factors remain constant?

The future value will increase. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes a future value annuity?

It entails regular payments that accumulate interest over time. Signup and view all the answers

What is the sum of the first 100 positive odd integers?

5000 Signup and view all the answers

If the first term of a geometric sequence is 3 and the common ratio is 2, what is the sum of the first 5 terms?

93 Signup and view all the answers

What is the limit of the function as $x$ approaches -6?

-8 Signup and view all the answers

For what value of (r) will the infinite geometric series with first term 2 converge to 6?

1/3 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements correctly describes the derivative of a constant function?

The derivative is always 0. Signup and view all the answers

If the sum of the first 10 terms of an arithmetic series is 100 and the common difference is 2, what is the first term?

-1 Signup and view all the answers

What transformation happens to the original function when the $(x + 6)$ term is cancelled?

The function is simplified to a linear function. Signup and view all the answers

If the 3rd term of a geometric sequence is 12 and the 6th term is 96, what is the common ratio?

2 Signup and view all the answers

The sum of an infinite geometric series is 8, and the common ratio is 1/3. What is the first term?

6 Signup and view all the answers

Which notation is not standard for representing derivatives?

grad(f(x)) Signup and view all the answers

What fundamental concept does differentiation from first principles use?

A defined limit. Signup and view all the answers

What is the sum of the first 20 terms of the arithmetic series 2 + 5 + 8 + ...?

570 Signup and view all the answers

If the sum of the first 5 terms of a geometric series is 31 and the common ratio is 2, what is the first term?

1 Signup and view all the answers

In the expression $rac{dy}{dx}$, what does $dy$ represent?

An infinitesimal change in $y$. Signup and view all the answers

Given a function (f(x)) and its inverse (f^{-1}(x)), what is the relationship between their graphs with respect to the line (y = x)?

The graphs are reflections of each other across the line (y = x). Signup and view all the answers

What is the sum of the infinite geometric series 1 + 1/2 + 1/4 + ...?

2 Signup and view all the answers

A function (f(x)) is defined as (f(x) = 2x - 3). What is the expression for its inverse function, (f^{-1}(x))?

(f^{-1}(x) = rac{1}{2}x + rac{3}{2} ) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following rules allows for the differentiation of a sum of functions?

Sum Rule Signup and view all the answers

What is the 10th term of the arithmetic sequence 3, 7, 11, ...?

39 Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of differentiating the function $f(x) = k$ where $k$ is a constant?

$0$ Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a one-to-one function?

Multiple elements of the domain can map to the same element of the range. Signup and view all the answers

The sum of the first 100 positive even numbers can be represented as (S_{100}). What is the value of (S_{100})?

10100 Signup and view all the answers

When determining the limit $ ext{lim}_{x o -6} rac{(x + 6)(x - 2)}{x + 6}$, what becomes relevant if $x = -6$?

The function is indeterminate at this point. Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of the expression ( rac{n}{2} (2a + (n - 1)d) ) when (n = 100), (a = 2), and (d = 2)?

10100 Signup and view all the answers

What does the gradient function of a curve represent?

The slope of the tangent at a certain point. Signup and view all the answers

Consider a function (f(x) = 3x + 5). What is the value of (f^{-1}(8))?

1 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a valid way to determine if a function is one-to-one using its graph?

If every horizontal line intersects the graph at most once, the function is one-to-one. Signup and view all the answers

If the inverse of a function (f(x)) is (f^{-1}(x)), which of the following statements is always true?

(f(f^{-1}(x)) = f^{-1}(f(x)) = x) for all values of (x). Signup and view all the answers

Given an arithmetic sequence with a first term of 5 and a common difference of 3, what is the sum of the first 20 terms?

750 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a valid representation of the sum of a finite arithmetic series with (n) terms, where (a) is the first term and (d) is the common difference?

(S_n = rac{n}{2} (a + l) ) Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'm_tangent' in relation to the gradient of a curve?

It signifies the slope of the tangent at a given point. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between the first derivative and the second derivative?

The first derivative describes the rate of change, whereas the second derivative relates to the change in rate of change. Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would the slopes of the tangent and normal lines be equal?

When the tangent has a slope of zero. Signup and view all the answers

Which notation is equivalent to the second derivative of a function with respect to x?

$rac{d^2f}{dx^2}$ Signup and view all the answers

What does a negative second derivative indicate about a function's graph?

The gradient of the function is decreasing. Signup and view all the answers

When graphing a cubic function, what effect does varying the coefficient 'a' have?

It affects the steepness and direction of the graph's ends. Signup and view all the answers

How can one find the y-intercept of the cubic function $f(x) = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d$?

By evaluating $f(0)$ to yield $y = d$. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of stationary points in a function's graph?

They are the points where the function has local maxima or minima. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key step to find the equation of a tangent line to a function at a specific point?

Substitute the x-value into the first derivative to determine the slope. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of finding the second derivative of a function in relation to stationary points?

To determine the concavity of the function Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for a cubic polynomial to have a point of inflection?

The second derivative is zero and changes sign Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the stationary points and the concavity of a cubic function?

A stationary point can be a local maximum or minimum, depending on the concavity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of synthetic division in finding the roots of a cubic polynomial?

To factor the polynomial and find the roots Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of the second derivative in optimisation problems?

It helps in determining the concavity of the function Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the rate of change and the derivative of a function?

The derivative is the rate of change at a specific point Signup and view all the answers

A company invests $100,000 in a project that is expected to generate a constant annual cash flow of $20,000 for the next 10 years. The company requires a 10% annual return on its investments. What is the net present value (NPV) of the project, rounded to the nearest dollar?

$-2,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of long division in finding the roots of a cubic polynomial?

To factor the polynomial and find the roots Signup and view all the answers

A person invests $5,000 into an account that earns 6% interest compounded quarterly. How much will the investment be worth after 5 years, rounded to the nearest dollar?

$6,747 Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for a cubic polynomial to have a local maximum or minimum?

The first derivative is zero Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of finding the x-intercepts of a cubic polynomial?

To graph the polynomial and understand its behavior Signup and view all the answers

A machine costs $100,000 and depreciates at a rate of 10% per year using the straight-line method. What will be the book value of the machine after 5 years?

$50,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the concavity and the second derivative of a function?

The concavity is determined by the sign of the second derivative Signup and view all the answers

A person takes out a loan of $20,000 at an annual interest rate of 7%, compounded monthly. They make monthly payments of $400. How many months will it take to fully repay the loan, rounded to the nearest whole number?

78 Signup and view all the answers

An investment promises a 10% annual return, compounded monthly. What is the effective annual interest rate, rounded to two decimal places?

10.47% Signup and view all the answers

A person wants to accumulate $100,000 in a savings account in 10 years. They plan to make regular monthly deposits. If the account earns 4% interest compounded monthly, how much should they deposit each month, rounded to the nearest dollar?

$735 Signup and view all the answers

A city's population doubles every 10 years. What is the annual growth rate, expressed as a percentage, rounded to two decimal places?

6.93% Signup and view all the answers

A loan of $10,000 is taken out at an annual interest rate of 5%, compounded monthly. How long, in years, will it take for the loan to reach $15,000, rounded to two decimal places?

8.96 years Signup and view all the answers

A company invests $100,000 in a project that is expected to generate a constant annual cash flow of $20,000 for the next 10 years. The company requires a 10% annual return on its investments. What is the net present value (NPV) of the project, rounded to the nearest dollar?

$-2,000 Signup and view all the answers

A person invests $5,000 into an account that earns 6% interest compounded quarterly. How much will the investment be worth after 5 years, rounded to the nearest dollar?

$6,747 Signup and view all the answers

Given the sequence -1, 3, 7, 11, ..., what is the value of the 100th term?

399 Signup and view all the answers

If a polynomial p(x) is divided by cx - d and the remainder is 0, then what can be concluded?

cx - d is a factor of p(x) Signup and view all the answers

If the 5th term of an arithmetic sequence is 17 and the common difference is 3, what is the first term?

5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the common difference of the arithmetic sequence represented by the equation $T_n = 5n + 2$?

5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the expression for the remainder R when dividing a polynomial p(x) by cx - d?

R = p(d/c) Signup and view all the answers

Two numbers have an arithmetic mean of 12. If one of the numbers is 10, what is the other number?

14 Signup and view all the answers

What is the general form of a polynomial p(x) after dividing by cx - d?

p(x) = (cx - d) * Q(x) + R Signup and view all the answers

A sequence has the following terms: 2, 5, 8, 11, ... Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this sequence?

The 10th term is 29. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the quotient Q(x) and the polynomial p(x) when dividing by cx - d?

The degree of Q(x) is one degree less than p(x) Signup and view all the answers

An arithmetic sequence has a first term of 10 and a common difference of -4. Which of the following expressions represents the sum of the first 20 terms of this sequence?

$\frac{20}{2} (10 - (10 + 19(-4)))$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Factor Theorem in solving cubic equations?

To factor the cubic polynomial into linear factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the addition rule in probability for two events A and B?

P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B) Signup and view all the answers

Consider the arithmetic sequence: 2, 5, 8, 11, .... If the sum of the first 'n' terms of this sequence is 105, what is the value of 'n'?

7 Signup and view all the answers

A student is asked to find the 10th term of an arithmetic sequence. They know the first term is 7 and the common difference is -2. Which of the following steps is most likely to lead to the correct answer?

Subtract 9 times the common difference from the first term. Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for two mutually exclusive events A and B in probability?

P(A and B) = 0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of factorization in solving cubic equations?

To find the roots of the cubic equation Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the remainder R and the polynomial p(x) when dividing by cx - d?

R is p(x) evaluated at x = d/c Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the quadratic formula in solving cubic equations?

To solve the quadratic polynomial obtained after factorization Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents the inverse of the function ( y = 3x^2 ), restricted to the domain ( x \geq 0 )?

( f^{-1}(x) = \sqrt{\frac{x}{3}} ) Signup and view all the answers

If A and B are two mutually exclusive events, what is the probability of A or B?

P(A) + P(B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental counting principle?

The total number of outcomes is the product of the outcomes of each event. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the probability of A and B if they are independent events?

P(A) × P(B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the complement of event A?

A' is the event that A does not occur. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the number of arrangements of n different objects?

n! Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule for calculating the probability of not A?

P(not A) = 1 - P(A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the total number of outcomes for k events?

n1 × n2 × ... × nk Signup and view all the answers

What is the notation for the product of all positive integers up to n?

n! Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the total number of possibilities if there are n objects to choose from and you choose from them r times?

n × n × ... × n (r times) Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of 0!?

1 Signup and view all the answers

Which equation correctly represents the relationship for complementary events?

$P(A') + P(A) = 1$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome when two events are mutually exclusive?

$P(A ext{ and } B) = 0$ Signup and view all the answers

If events A and B are independent, which equation holds true?

$P(A ext{ and } B) = P(A) imes P(B)$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition required to determine if two events A and B are independent?

$P(A ext{ and } B) = P(A) imes P(B)$ Signup and view all the answers

In the context of probability, which statement about mutually exclusive events is false?

They can occur simultaneously. Signup and view all the answers

How is the addition rule for probabilities expressed for two events A and B, regardless of their exclusivity?

$P(A ext{ or } B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A ext{ and } B)$ Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the complementary rule is incorrect?

$P(A ext{ and } ext{not } A) = P(A)$ Signup and view all the answers

When calculating $P(A ext{ or } B)$ for two mutually exclusive events, which formula should be used?

$P(A ext{ or } B) = P(A) + P(B)$ Signup and view all the answers

Which of these tools is specifically used for visualizing relationships between multiple events?

Venn diagrams Signup and view all the answers

What is the inverse of the function f(x) = ax^2, assuming a > 0?

f^{-1}(x) = ±\sqrt{x/a} Signup and view all the answers

What is the domain of the inverse function f^{-1}(x) = log_b x?

x > 0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of log_a 1?

0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the property of logarithms that states log_a(xy) = log_a x + log_a y?

Product Rule Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation of the inverse function f^{-1}(x) if f(x) = b^x?

f^{-1}(x) = log_b x Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the graph of the exponential function f(x) = b^x, where b > 1?

Increasing and concave up Signup and view all the answers

What is the horizontal asymptote of the graph of the logarithmic function f(x) = log_b x?

y = 0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for a function to have an inverse function?

The function must be one-to-one Signup and view all the answers

What is the reflection of the graph of the function f(x) = ax^2 about the line y = x?

f^{-1}(x) = ±\sqrt{x/a} Signup and view all the answers

What is the domain of the function f(x) = log_b x, where b > 0?

x > 0 Signup and view all the answers

What does the variable 'n' represent in the formula for the sum of a finite arithmetic series?

The number of terms in the series Signup and view all the answers

In order for a function to have an inverse that is also a function, which property must it satisfy?

It must be a one-to-one function Signup and view all the answers

Which expression correctly describes the sum $S_n$ assuming the first term is $a$, the last term is $l$, and there are $n$ terms?

$S_n = \frac{n}{2} (a + l)$ Signup and view all the answers

What indicates that a function fails the horizontal line test?

A horizontal line intersects the graph more than once Signup and view all the answers

To find the formula for the inverse of a linear function of the form $f(x) = ax + q$, what is the first step?

Interchange $y$ and $x$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the interpretation of the equation $2S_n = n imes (a + l)$ in the context of a finite arithmetic series?

It states that the sum is equal to the product of the number of terms and the sum of the first and last term Signup and view all the answers

In the context of functions, what is the defining characteristic of a one-to-one function when graphed?

Each horizontal line intersects the graph at most once Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the notation $f^{-1}(x)$?

It represents the inverse of the function $f$ Signup and view all the answers

When determining the inverse of a function, which method is NOT utilized?

Identify the roots of the function Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic does a geometric sequence exhibit when the common ratio is greater than 1?

The terms grow exponentially. Signup and view all the answers

If the first term of a geometric sequence is 4 and the common ratio is 0.5, what is the third term of the sequence?

1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula used to calculate the geometric mean of two numbers a and b?

$ ext{Geometric Mean} = ext{sqrt}(ab)$ Signup and view all the answers

How can you represent the sum of the first n terms of a sequence using sigma notation?

$ ext{sum}_{i=1}^{n} T_i$ Signup and view all the answers

If a sequence is determined to be geometric with a common ratio of -3, what can be said about the behavior of its terms?

The terms will alternate in sign. Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario does the sum of an infinite series diverge?

When the terms are in a geometric sequence with r = 1. Signup and view all the answers

What does the summation symbol $ ext{Σ}$ represent in mathematics?

The sum of a series. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true for the function defined by the geometric sequence with first term a = 2 and common ratio r = 3?

The third term is 18. Signup and view all the answers

In a finite series with 10 terms and the first term being 5, what is the sum, assuming an arithmetic sequence with a common difference of 3?

$rac{10}{2} imes (5 + 32)$ Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the graph of a geometric sequence with a common ratio of 0?

It will not exist. Signup and view all the answers

What condition must be satisfied for a sequence to be classified as arithmetic?

The difference between any two consecutive terms must be constant. Signup and view all the answers

Given the first term of an arithmetic sequence is 5 and the common difference is 7, what is the 4th term?

26 Signup and view all the answers

If an arithmetic sequence has terms 12, 9, 6, and 3, what is the common difference?

-3 Signup and view all the answers

What will the graph of an arithmetic sequence with a negative common difference appear like?

A straight line sloping downwards. Signup and view all the answers

Which formula can be used to find the arithmetic mean of the first term (a) and the second term (b)?

(a + b)/2 Signup and view all the answers

When plotted on a graph, what does the slope of the line represent for an arithmetic sequence?

The common difference. Signup and view all the answers

In an arithmetic sequence where the first term is 15 and the common difference is -4, which of the following represents the 6th term?

3 Signup and view all the answers

If the sequence 10, 14, 18, 22 represents an arithmetic sequence, what is the value of the common difference (d)?

4 Signup and view all the answers

Which variable represents the number of payment periods in the future value of an annuity formula?

n Signup and view all the answers

Which formula correctly calculates the future value of an annuity?

F = x \left[\frac{(1 + i)^n - 1}{i}\right] Signup and view all the answers

What does the present value (PV) of an annuity formula aim to calculate?

The current value of future payments Signup and view all the answers

In the formula for future value of an annuity, what does the variable 'x' represent?

Payment amount per period Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes the difference between future value and present value of an annuity?

Future value measures the worth of payments made, while present value measures the actual amounts needed to repay a debt. Signup and view all the answers

What does the variable 'i' signify in both the future value and present value annuity formulas?

Interest rate per period Signup and view all the answers

What is the limiting behavior of the function $f(x) = 10^x$ as $x$ approaches negative infinity?

It approaches 0. Signup and view all the answers

When determining the future value of an annuity, which component is NOT considered?

Initial deposit amounts. Signup and view all the answers

In calculating the present value of an annuity, what is commonly used to adjust for the time value of money?

Discount rates. Signup and view all the answers

Which logarithmic function's graph has an intercept at the point (1, 0)?

Logarithmic function base 10. Signup and view all the answers

How does the formula for compound interest differ from that of simple interest?

Compound interest considers interest from previous periods. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using logarithms in financial calculations?

To solve for the time period in investments. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of radioactive decay, what does the logarithm help determine?

Decay rate over time. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the future value of an annuity?

It is the total amount accrued from regular deposits with interest. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the asymptote in the logarithmic function $f^{-1}(x) = ext{log}_{10}(x)$?

It shows that the function approaches but never reaches a certain value. Signup and view all the answers

Which formula correctly determines the time period $n$ when calculating compound interest?

$n = rac{ ext{log} rac{A}{P}}{ ext{log}(1 + i)}$ Signup and view all the answers

A loan of $10,000 is taken out at an annual interest rate of 5%, compounded monthly. The borrower makes monthly payments of $300. What is the remaining loan balance after 2 years, rounded to the nearest dollar?

7,736 Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for the stationary point to be a local maximum or minimum?

f'(x) = 0 and f"(x) 0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to find the quotient and remainder in synthetic division?

q_2 = a_3, q_1 = a_2 + q_2 * d/c, q_0 = a_1 + q_1 * d/c, R = a_0 + q_0 * d/c Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of finding the x-intercepts of a cubic polynomial?

To find the roots of the equation Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to find the concavity of a curve?

f"(x) > 0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of finding the stationary points of a cubic polynomial?

To find the local maximum or minimum Signup and view all the answers

What is the method used to solve equations in the third degree?

Factor and Remainder Theorem Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for a point of inflection?

f"(x) = 0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of finding the y-intercept of a cubic polynomial?

To find the end behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the method used to find the derivative of a cubic polynomial?

Power Rule Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of finding the concavity of a curve?

To determine the shape of the curve Signup and view all the answers

If a polynomial p(x) is divided by cx - d and the remainder is zero, what can be concluded?

cx - d is a factor of p(x) Signup and view all the answers

What is the degree of the quotient polynomial Q(x) when a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial cx - d?

One degree less than p(x) Signup and view all the answers

When solving a cubic equation, what is the first step in using the Factor Theorem?

Identify a factor by trial and error Signup and view all the answers

What is the expression for the remainder R when a polynomial p(x) is divided by cx - d?

R = p(d/c) Signup and view all the answers

When can the addition rule for probability be simplified to P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B)?

For mutually exclusive events Signup and view all the answers

What is the expression for the probability of the union of two events A and B?

P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Factor Theorem in solving cubic equations?

To identify a factor by trial and error Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the remainder R and the polynomial p(x) when divided by cx - d?

R = p(d/c) Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for cx - d to be a factor of p(x)?

p(d/c) = 0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the expression for the polynomial p(x) when divided by cx - d?

p(x) = (cx - d) × Q(x) + R Signup and view all the answers

If two events A and B are mutually exclusive, what is the value of P(A and B)?

0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Venn diagram in probability?

To show the relationships between events Signup and view all the answers

If P(A) = 0.3 and P(A') = 0.7, what is the value of P(A or A')?

1 Signup and view all the answers

If two events A and B are independent, what is the value of P(A and B)?

P(A) × P(B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the rule that states P(not A) = 1 - P(A)?

The Complementary Rule Signup and view all the answers

If P(A) = 0.4 and P(B) = 0.3, and A and B are mutually exclusive, what is the value of P(A or B)?

0.4 + 0.3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbol for the complement of an event A?

A' Signup and view all the answers

If A and B are independent events, what is the value of P(A' and B')?

P(A') × P(B') Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Addition Rule in probability?

To find the probability of the union of two events Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for events that cannot occur at the same time?

Mutually Exclusive Signup and view all the answers

If two events, A and B, are mutually exclusive, what is the probability of both events occurring simultaneously?

0 Signup and view all the answers

Given that event A has 3 possible outcomes and event B has 5 possible outcomes, how many total possible outcomes are there for both events combined, assuming each outcome in one event can occur with any outcome in the other event?

3 * 5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of obtaining a sum of 7 when rolling two fair dice?

1/6 Signup and view all the answers

A bag contains 5 red balls and 3 blue balls. Two balls are drawn randomly without replacement. What is the probability that both balls are red?

5/8 * 4/7 Signup and view all the answers

A coin is flipped 4 times. What is the probability of getting at least one head?

15/16 Signup and view all the answers

A box contains 10 light bulbs, of which 3 are defective. Two bulbs are chosen randomly without replacement. What is the probability that at least one of the bulbs is defective?

1 - (7/10 * 6/9) Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of 5!?

120 Signup and view all the answers

A company has 5 different positions to fill and 8 qualified candidates. How many different ways can these positions be filled?

8 * 7 * 6 * 5 * 4 Signup and view all the answers

A code consists of 3 letters followed by 2 digits. How many different codes are possible if repetition of letters and digits is allowed?

26^3 * 10^2 Signup and view all the answers

In a standard deck of 52 cards, what is the probability of drawing a king or a heart?

16/52 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly represents the operation of finding the second derivative of a function?

$f''(x) = rac{d^2 f}{dx^2}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the gradients of a tangent and a normal line at a point on a curve?

$m_{ ext{tangent}} imes m_{ ext{normal}} = -1$ Signup and view all the answers

In the equation of a tangent line, which form is conventionally used to express the relationship between the coordinates and the gradient?

$y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)$ Signup and view all the answers

If the coefficient $a$ of a cubic function $f(x) = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d$ is negative, how does the graph behave?

It falls to the right and rises to the left. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a use of the derivative?

Finding the y-intercept of a cubic function. Signup and view all the answers

To compute the y-intercept of a cubic function $f(x) = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d$, what value should x be set to?

0 Signup and view all the answers

What does the notation $rac{dy}{dx}$ specifically signify?

The instantaneous rate of change of y with respect to x. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct process to find the gradient of a tangent line at specific $x = a$?

Differentiating the original function $f(x)$ and evaluating at $x = a$ Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following indicates a correct interpretation of the second derivative?

It indicates whether the curve is concave up or concave down. Signup and view all the answers

Given a finite geometric series with the first term a = 3 and common ratio r = 2, what is the sum of the first 5 terms?

255 Signup and view all the answers

What does the derivative f'(x) help to determine about a function at a specific point?

The slope of the function at that point. Signup and view all the answers

What is the derivative of the function (f(x) = x^3 + 2x^2 - 5x + 1) using the general rule for differentiation?

(f'(x) = 3x^2 + 4x - 5) Signup and view all the answers

What is the derivative of the function (f(x) = 3x^4 - 2x^3 + 5x^2 - 7x + 2) using the derivative of a constant multiplied by a function rule?

(f'(x) = 12x^3 - 6x^2 + 10x - 7) Signup and view all the answers

What is the derivative of the function (f(x) = 2x^3 + 4x^2 - 3x + 5) using the derivative of a sum and difference rule?

(f'(x) = 6x^2 + 8x - 3) Signup and view all the answers

What is the derivative of the function (f(x) = \frac{1}{x^2}) using the general rule for differentiation?

(f'(x) = -2x^{-3}) Signup and view all the answers

What is the derivative of the function (f(x) = \sqrt{x}) using the general rule for differentiation?

(f'(x) = \frac{1}{2}x^{-\frac{1}{2}}) Signup and view all the answers

What is the derivative of the function (f(x) = \frac{1}{x}) using the general rule for differentiation?

(f'(x) = -x^{-2}) Signup and view all the answers

What is the derivative of the function (f(x) = x^2 + 2x - 3) at the point (x = 2) using the definition of the derivative?

(f'(2) = 6) Signup and view all the answers

What is the derivative of the function (f(x) = 3x^2 - 4x + 2) using the definition of the derivative?

(f'(x) = 6x - 4) Signup and view all the answers

What is the derivative of the function (f(x) = x^3 - 5x^2 + 7x - 1) using the derivative of a sum and difference rule?

(f'(x) = 3x^2 - 10x + 7) Signup and view all the answers

What is the derivative of the function (f(x) = 4x^5 - 3x^4 + 2x^3 - x^2 + 5x - 1) using the general rule for differentiation?

(f'(x) = 20x^4 - 12x^3 + 6x^2 - 2x + 5) Signup and view all the answers

If an arithmetic sequence has a first term of 3 and a common difference of 2, what is the value of the 8th term?

19 Signup and view all the answers

What is the common difference of an arithmetic sequence if the 3rd term is 7 and the 6th term is 13?

2 Signup and view all the answers

If an arithmetic sequence has a first term of 5 and a common difference of -3, what is the value of the 5th term?

-10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the arithmetic mean between the numbers 2 and 10?

6 Signup and view all the answers

If an arithmetic sequence has a common difference of 4, what is the difference between the 10th term and the 5th term?

28 Signup and view all the answers

What is the first term of an arithmetic sequence if the 4th term is 11 and the common difference is 3?

5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the common difference of an arithmetic sequence if the 2nd term is 5 and the 5th term is 13?

3 Signup and view all the answers

If an arithmetic sequence has a first term of 2 and a common difference of -2, what is the value of the 7th term?

-14 Signup and view all the answers

What is the key property of a one-to-one function that allows its inverse to also be a function?

The function is one-to-one Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of interchanging x and y in the equation y = f(x) when finding the inverse function?

To reverse the operation of the function Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic series?

Sn = (n/2)(a + l) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a relation and a function?

A function is a type of relation, while a relation is not a function Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of graphing a function and its inverse?

The graphs are symmetrical about the line y = x Signup and view all the answers

For a finite geometric series with first term (a) and common ratio (r), where (r > 1), what is the formula for the sum of the first (n) terms?

$\frac{a(r^n - 1)}{r - 1}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for a function to have an inverse that is also a function?

The function must be one-to-one Signup and view all the answers

What is the sum of the infinite geometric series with first term (a = 3) and common ratio (r = 1/2)?

6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the inverse of a linear function f(x) = ax + q?

f^(-1)(x) = x/a - q/a Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the horizontal line test?

To determine if a function has an inverse that is also a function Signup and view all the answers

Given the arithmetic sequence (2, 5, 8, 11, ...), what is the formula for the (n)-th term (T_n)?

(T_n = 2 + 3(n - 1)) Signup and view all the answers

Calculate the sum of the first 10 terms of the geometric series (1, 3, 9, 27, ...).

9,841 Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the graph of a function and the graph of its inverse?

The graphs are symmetrical about the line y = x Signup and view all the answers

What is the sum of the infinite geometric series (1 + 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/8 + ...)?

2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the sum of an infinite geometric series?

Sn = a/(1 - r) Signup and view all the answers

In an arithmetic sequence, the 5th term is 17 and the 10th term is 32. What is the common difference?

3 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sequences is an arithmetic sequence?

3, 6, 9, 12, ... Signup and view all the answers

If the function ( f(x) = 2x^2 ) is restricted to ( x \geq 0 ), what is the expression for ( f^{-1}(x) )?

( f^{-1}(x) = \sqrt{rac{x}{2}} ) Signup and view all the answers

Given the function ( f(x) = \log_3 x ), what is the equivalent exponential form of the equation ( \log_3 27 = 3 )?

( 3^3 = 27 ) Signup and view all the answers

What is the sum of the first 20 terms of the arithmetic series (2 + 5 + 8 + 11 + ...)?

570 Signup and view all the answers

What is the domain of the function ( y = \log_2(x - 3) )?

( x > 3 ) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the sum of an infinite geometric series?

The sum converges to a finite value only if the absolute value of the common ratio is less than 1. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the graphs of ( f(x) = 2^x ) and ( f^{-1}(x) = \log_2 x )?

The graphs are symmetrical about the line ( y = x ). Signup and view all the answers

Consider an arithmetic series with first term (a = 2) and common difference (d = 3). What is the formula for the sum of the first (n) terms (S_n)?

(S_n = rac{n}{2} (2 + 3n)) Signup and view all the answers

Simplify the expression ( \log_5 (25x^3) ) using the laws of logarithms.

( 2 + 3 \log_5 x ) Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of ( \log_4 64 )?

( 4 ) Signup and view all the answers

Solve for ( x ) in the equation ( \log_2 (x - 1) = 3 ).

( x = 8 ) Signup and view all the answers

Given the function ( g(x) = 5^x ), which of the following is the correct expression for ( g^{-1}(x) )?

( g^{-1}(x) = \log_5 x ) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a property of the function ( y = b^x ), where ( b > 1 )?

The function has a vertical asymptote at ( x = 0 ). Signup and view all the answers

Using the change of base formula, express ( \log_7 12 ) in terms of base 2 logarithms.

( rac{\log_2 12}{\log_2 7} ) Signup and view all the answers

What does the variable 'n' represent in both future and present value annuity formulas?

Number of periods of payment Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the future value of an annuity?

It represents the value of all payments at the end of the investment period including earned interest Signup and view all the answers

How does the interest rate 'i' affect the future value of an annuity?

A higher interest rate will increase the future value of the annuity. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PV' represent in the context of annuities?

Present value of the annuity, indicating its current worth Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding present value annuities?

They indicate how much needs to be paid in regular installments to repay a loan. Signup and view all the answers

In the formula for future value of an annuity, which variable directly affects the total accumulated amount at the end of the investment period?

The number of payment periods, 'n' Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of the logarithmic function defined by $f^{-1}(x) = ext{log} x$?

$y ext{ is any real number}$ Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the asymptote of the exponential function $f(x) = 10^x$?

It approaches y = 0 as x decreases. Signup and view all the answers

What does the variable 'n' represent in the formula for compound interest $A = P(1 + i)^n$?

The number of compounding periods. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the formula $n = \frac{\log \left(\frac{A}{P}\right)}{\log (1 + i)}$ in the context of compound interest?

To determine the time period for an investment to grow. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between simple interest and compound interest?

Compound interest includes interest on previously earned interest, while simple interest does not. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of annuities, what is a future value annuity (FVA)?

It calculates the total value accumulated by regular deposits. Signup and view all the answers

How does the present value annuity (PVA) differ from the future value annuity (FVA)?

PVA is the sum of future payments discounted to present value, while FVA calculates total future accumulated value. Signup and view all the answers

What does the formula $A = P(1 - i)^n$ represent in financial mathematics?

The value of an asset after simple depreciation over time. Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective annual interest rate in relation to nominal interest rates?

It reflects the actual annual rate accounting for compounding effects. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the effective annual rate (EAR) of an investment?

$$ ext{EAR} = \left(1 + rac{i_ ext{nominal}}{m} ight)^m - 1$$ Signup and view all the answers

A person invests $10,000 in a project that is expected to generate a constant annual cash flow of $2,000 for the next 5 years. The person requires a 12% annual return on their investments. What is the net present value (NPV) of the project?

$$ ext{NPV} = -10,000 + rac{2,000}{0.12 imes (1 - (1 + 0.12)^{-5})}$$ Signup and view all the answers

A company borrows $50,000 at an annual interest rate of 8%, compounded quarterly. How much will the company need to repay after 3 years?

$$50,000 imes (1 + 0.08/4)^{4 imes 3}$$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the outstanding loan balance of an amortized loan?

$$P_ ext{balance} = x \left[rac{1 - (1 + i)^{-n_ ext{remaining}}}{i} ight]$$ Signup and view all the answers

A person wants to accumulate $50,000 in a savings account in 5 years. They plan to make regular monthly deposits. If the account earns 5% interest compounded monthly, how much should they deposit each month?

$$50,000 imes rac{0.05}{12 imes (1 + 0.05/12)^{-60}}$$ Signup and view all the answers

A bond has a face value of $1,000 and a coupon rate of 6%, paid semi-annually. If the bond has 10 years until maturity, what is its present value if the market yield is 8%?

$$1,000 imes rac{0.06}{2} imes rac{1 - (1 + 0.08/2)^{-20}}{0.08/2}$$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the total amount paid for a loan?

$$T = n imes x$$ Signup and view all the answers

A company invests $20,000 in a project that is expected to generate a constant annual cash flow of $4,000 for the next 5 years. The company requires a 12% annual return on their investments. What is the internal rate of return (IRR) of the project?

$$15%$$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the future value of an annuity?

$$F = x \left[rac{(1 + i)^n - 1}{i} ight]$$ Signup and view all the answers

A person takes out a loan of $15,000 at an annual interest rate of 9%, compounded monthly. They make monthly payments of $300. How many months will it take to fully repay the loan?

$$rac{\log(1 + rac{0.09}{12})}{\log(rac{300}{15,000} imes (1 + rac{0.09}{12}))}$$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of the limit as x approaches -6 for the function y = (x^2 + 4x - 12)/(x + 6)?

-8 Signup and view all the answers

What is the derivative of the function f(x) = x^2, using the definition of a derivative?

2x Signup and view all the answers

What is the notation for the derivative of a function f(x), where the dependent variable is y and the independent variable is x?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule for differentiating a function of the form f(x) = k, where k is a constant?

f'(x) = 0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule for differentiating a function of the form f(x) = x^n, where n is a real number and n 0?

f'(x) = nx^(n-1) Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule for differentiating a function of the form f(x) = k * f(x), where k is a constant?

f'(x) = k * f'(x) Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule for differentiating a function of the form f(x) = f(x) + g(x)?

f'(x) = f'(x) + g'(x) Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule for differentiating a function of the form f(x) = f(x) - g(x)?

f'(x) = f'(x) - g'(x) Signup and view all the answers

When should you use the rules for differentiation?

When the question does not specify how to determine the derivative Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the definition of a derivative?

To find the derivative of a function Signup and view all the answers

If events A and B are mutually exclusive, which of the following statements is always true?

P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of complementary events?

They share some common elements in their sets. Signup and view all the answers

If ( P(A) = 0.4 ) and ( P(B) = 0.3 ), and A and B are independent events, what is the value of ( P(A ext{ and } B) )?

0.12 Signup and view all the answers

Two events, X and Y, are mutually exclusive. If ( P(X) = 0.6 ) and ( P(Y) = 0.2 ), what is ( P(X ext{ or } Y) )?

0.8 Signup and view all the answers

A bag contains 5 red marbles, 3 blue marbles, and 2 green marbles. If one marble is randomly selected, what is the probability that it is either red or blue?

8/10 Signup and view all the answers

A fair coin is flipped three times. What is the probability of getting at least one head?

7/8 Signup and view all the answers

A survey of 100 people found that 60 people like apples, 40 people like oranges, and 20 people like both. How many people like neither apples nor oranges?

20 Signup and view all the answers

If ( P(A') = 0.7 ), what is ( P(A) )?

0.3 Signup and view all the answers

A company produces light bulbs, where 5% are defective. If a customer buys 10 light bulbs, what is the probability that none of them are defective?

0.599 Signup and view all the answers

A box contains 5 red balls and 5 blue balls. Two balls are drawn at random without replacement. What is the probability that both balls are red?

1/9 Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of applying the derivative operator to a function at a specific point?

It yields the gradient of the tangent line at that point. Signup and view all the answers

If the second derivative of a function is positive, what does this imply about the gradient of the function?

The gradient is increasing. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly expresses the relationship between the gradients of a tangent and a normal at a point on a curve?

Their product is negative one. Signup and view all the answers

What will be the y-intercept of the cubic function given by the equation $f(x) = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d$?

It is equal to $d$. Signup and view all the answers

How is the first derivative at a point on a curve typically interpreted graphically?

As the slope of the tangent line. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method for determining the concavity of a cubic function?

Using the second derivative to find the points of inflection Signup and view all the answers

In the notation for the second derivative, which of the following expressions is not equivalent?

$D^2y$ Signup and view all the answers

What are the necessary first steps to determine the equation of the tangent line to a function at a specific point?

Find the derivative and evaluate it at the specified point. Signup and view all the answers

If a cubic polynomial has a stationary point at x = 2, what can be said about the derivative at x = 2?

The derivative is zero at x = 2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the Rational Root Theorem in factorising a cubic polynomial?

To find the possible rational roots of the polynomial Signup and view all the answers

If a cubic function has the coefficient $a < 0$, how does its graph behave as $x$ approaches positive infinity?

The graph will fall to negative infinity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the stationary points and the points of inflection of a cubic function?

The stationary points can be points of inflection, but not always Signup and view all the answers

What do the symbols $D$ and $rac{d}{dx}$ represent in mathematical terms?

They indicate the process of differentiation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of finding stationary points on a graph using the derivative?

They show points of maximum or minimum values. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using synthetic division in factorising a cubic polynomial?

To find the quotient and remainder of the division Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method for sketching the graph of a cubic polynomial?

Using the stationary points and points of inflection to draw the graph Signup and view all the answers

What condition indicates that a polynomial is exactly divisible by a linear polynomial according to the Factor Theorem?

The remainder when divided is zero. Signup and view all the answers

When using the Quadratic Formula to solve the quadratic polynomial resulting from a cubic polynomial division, which of the following is a correct representation of the formula?

$x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of finding the stationary points of a cubic function?

To identify the turning points of the function Signup and view all the answers

Which expression correctly represents the relationship between a polynomial, its divisor, and the remainder?

$p(x) = (cx - d) \cdot Q(x) + R$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the first and second derivatives of a cubic function?

The first derivative is used to find the stationary points, and the second derivative is used to determine the concavity Signup and view all the answers

What does the substitution $\frac{d}{c}$ represent when applying the Remainder Theorem?

The point at which to evaluate the polynomial for remainder. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the Division Rule in factorising a cubic polynomial?

To express the polynomial as a product of simpler expressions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary application of differential calculus in optimisation problems?

To find the maximum or minimum values of a function Signup and view all the answers

In the context of polynomial factorization, what is the best approach if a polynomial does not factor nicely?

Use the Factor Theorem and trial and error to find a potential factor. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if a polynomial is expressed as $p(x) = (cx - d) \cdot Q(x)$?

The polynomial has been fully factorized. Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of substituting $x = \frac{d}{c}$ into the polynomial if $cx - d$ indeed is a factor of $p(x)$?

It will yield zero, confirming it as a factor. Signup and view all the answers

What benefits does the Factor Theorem provide when solving cubic equations?

It simplifies the cubic equation by reducing it to quadratic form. Signup and view all the answers

In terms of evaluating probabilities, what does the addition rule allow us to calculate?

The probability of at least one of two non-overlapping events occurring. Signup and view all the answers

A geometric sequence has a first term of 2 and a common ratio of 3. What is the sum of the first 5 terms of this sequence?

242 Signup and view all the answers

Consider a geometric sequence where the 3rd term is 12 and the 6th term is 96. What is the common ratio of this sequence?

2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of the geometric mean between 8 and 18?

12 Signup and view all the answers

A geometric sequence has a first term of 5 and a common ratio of 1/2. Which term in the sequence is equal to 5/16?

8th Signup and view all the answers

If the sum of an infinite geometric series is 10 and the first term is 2, what is the common ratio of this series?

2/5 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following geometric sequences has a sum of its infinite terms?

1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, ... Signup and view all the answers

A geometric sequence has a first term of 1 and a common ratio of 2. If the sum of the first n terms of this sequence is 1023, what is the value of n?

10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the sum of the first 5 terms of the geometric sequence with first term 3 and common ratio 4?

1023 Signup and view all the answers

In a geometric sequence, the 4th term is 16 and the 7th term is 128. What is the value of the 10th term?

1024 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following expressions represents the sum of the first 10 terms of the geometric sequence with first term 1 and common ratio 1/2?

1 - (1/2)^10 Signup and view all the answers

How is the probability of a sequence of outcomes calculated in a probability problem?

As the product of the probabilities along the branches of the sequence. Signup and view all the answers

What defines mutually exclusive events?

Events that cannot occur at the same time. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct formula for the complementary rule in probability?

P(A) + P(A') = 1 Signup and view all the answers

Using the Fundamental Counting Principle, if event A has 4 outcomes and event B has 3 outcomes, how many total outcomes are there for both events combined?

6 Signup and view all the answers

How is factorial notation, denoted as n!, defined?

The product of all positive integers up to n. Signup and view all the answers

What does the addition rule for mutually exclusive events state?

P(A) + P(B) = P(A or B) Signup and view all the answers

If event A has a probability of 0.3, what is the probability of the complement of A?

0.7 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes independent events?

The probability of both events occurring is the product of their probabilities. Signup and view all the answers

In a two-way contingency table, what is primarily used to analyze the relationship between two categorical variables?

Joint probabilities. Signup and view all the answers

Gr 12 Mathematics: November Hard P(1)

Questions and Answers

What is the primary way to check if a sequence is arithmetic?

What is the formula to find the arithmetic mean between two numbers?

What does the gradient of the line represent in the graphical representation of an arithmetic sequence?

What is the purpose of the formula T_n = a + (n - 1)d?

What happens to the sequence if the common difference (d) is negative?

How do you find the number of terms in an arithmetic sequence?

What is the characteristic of an arithmetic sequence when plotted on a graph?

What is the importance of the first term (a) in an arithmetic sequence?

What is the term used to describe the value by which each term of a geometric sequence is multiplied to obtain the next term?

What is the condition for the convergence of an infinite geometric series?

What is the formula for the sum of a finite arithmetic series?

What is the term used to describe the sequence of numbers where each term after the first is found by multiplying the previous term by a constant value?

What is the formula for the sum of an infinite geometric series?

What is the name of the mathematician who developed a method for finding the sum of an arithmetic series?

What is the term used to describe the number of terms in a series?

What is the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence?

What type of series is formed when we sum a known number of terms in a geometric sequence?

What is the term used to describe the difference between any term and the previous term in an arithmetic sequence?

What is the simplification of the equation $2S_{100} = 101 \times 100$?

Which formula represents the sum of the first $n$ terms of an arithmetic series correctly?

In a one-to-one function, how many times can a vertical line intersect the graph?

What defines an inverse function in relation to a function $f$?

Which of the following best explains the horizontal line test for a function?

For which type of function does the graph of the inverse function reflect across the line $y = x$?

What happens if a function is not one-to-one?

Which of the following equations represents the form of a linear function?

Which step is NOT part of finding the inverse of a linear function?

What is the value of the geometric mean between the numbers 4 and 16?

If the first term of a geometric sequence is 3 and the common ratio is 2, what is the 5th term?

Which of the following statements about geometric sequences is true?

Using sigma notation, how is the sum of the first 5 terms of a sequence expressed?

In a finite series, what does $S_n$ represent?

If the common ratio of a geometric sequence is between 0 and 1, how do the terms behave?

Which of the following indicates a correct way to verify if a sequence is geometric?

In which scenario would an infinite series converge?

Which mathematical concept is used to represent the sum of a finite series concisely?

What is the primary difference between the future value and present value of an annuity?

What is the formula for calculating the future value of an annuity?

What is the purpose of using the present value of an annuity formula?

What is the formula for calculating the present value of an annuity?

What is the variable 'x' in the future value of an annuity formula?

What is the relationship between the future value and present value of an annuity?

A city's population doubles every 10 years. What is the annual growth rate, expressed as a percentage, rounded to two decimal places?

A loan of $10,000 is taken out at an annual interest rate of 5%, compounded monthly. How long, in years, will it take for the loan to reach $15,000, rounded to two decimal places?

A company invests $100,000 in a project that is expected to generate a constant annual cash flow of $20,000 for the next 10 years. The company requires a 10% annual return on its investments. What is the net present value (NPV) of the project, rounded to the nearest dollar?

A person invests $5,000 into an account that earns 6% interest compounded quarterly. How much will the investment be worth after 5 years, rounded to the nearest dollar?

A machine costs $100,000 and depreciates at a rate of 10% per year using the straight-line method. What will be the book value of the machine after 5 years?

A person takes out a loan of $20,000 at an annual interest rate of 7%, compounded monthly. They make monthly payments of $400. How many months will it take to fully repay the loan, rounded to the nearest whole number?

An investment promises a 10% annual return, compounded monthly. What is the effective annual interest rate, rounded to two decimal places?

A person wants to accumulate $100,000 in a savings account in 10 years. They plan to make regular monthly deposits. If the account earns 4% interest compounded monthly, how much should they deposit each month, rounded to the nearest dollar?

A company plans to purchase a new machine in 5 years for $500,000. To prepare for this, they decide to set up a sinking fund. If the fund earns 6% interest compounded annually, how much should they deposit each year to reach their goal, rounded to the nearest dollar?

What is the limit of the function y = (x^2 + 4x - 12) / (x + 6) as x approaches -6?

A person borrows $50,000 at an annual interest rate of 8%, compounded semi-annually. They make semi-annual payments of $5,000. How many years will it take to fully repay the loan, rounded to the nearest whole number?

What is the derivative of the function f(x) = x^2 using the definition of a derivative?

What is the derivative of the function f(x) = k, where k is a constant?

What is the rule for differentiating a sum of two functions?

What is the notation for the derivative of a function f(x) with respect to x?

What is the general rule for differentiating x^n, where n is a real number and n is not equal to zero?

A loan of $10,000 is taken out at an annual interest rate of 6%, compounded monthly. What is the effective annual rate (EAR) of this loan?

Why would you use the definition of a derivative to find the derivative of a function?

A company invests $100,000 at an annual interest rate of 5%, compounded quarterly. What is the amount accumulated after 5 years?

What is the derivative of the function f(x) = k * f(x), where k is a constant?

What is the purpose of the limit in the definition of a derivative?

An annuity pays $500 per month for 10 years. The interest rate is 4% per year, compounded monthly. What is the present value of this annuity?

A loan of $20,000 is taken out at an annual interest rate of 8%, compounded monthly. The loan is to be repaid over 5 years. What is the monthly payment amount?

What is the difference between the notation dy/dx and f'(x) for a derivative?

A company has taken out a loan of $50,000 at an annual interest rate of 7%, compounded monthly. The loan is to be repaid over 10 years. After 5 years, what is the outstanding loan balance?

What is the future value of a series of payments of $1,000 made at the end of each year for 10 years, assuming an annual interest rate of 6%?

A loan of $15,000 is taken out at an annual interest rate of 5%, compounded monthly. The loan is to be repaid over 7 years. What is the total interest paid on the loan?

A company wants to accumulate $500,000 in 15 years. If they can earn an annual interest rate of 8%, compounded annually, how much should they invest today?

A loan of $30,000 is taken out at an annual interest rate of 9%, compounded monthly. The loan is to be repaid over 10 years. What is the total amount paid on the loan?

What is the present value of an annuity that pays $2,000 per year for 20 years, assuming an annual interest rate of 7%?

Given a polynomial (p(x) = 2x^3 + 5x^2 - 3x + 1), what is the remainder when it is divided by (x - 2)?

Which of the following is a factor of the polynomial (p(x) = x^3 - 6x^2 + 11x - 6)?

What are the solutions to the cubic equation (x^3 - 7x^2 + 14x - 8 = 0)?

What is the probability of drawing a red card or a face card from a standard deck of 52 cards?

A bag contains 5 red balls, 3 blue balls, and 2 green balls. What is the probability of drawing a red ball or a green ball?

If (p(x) = x^4 - 3x^3 + 2x^2 + 5x - 1) and (cx - d = x - 1), what is the value of (p\left(rac{d}{c} ight))?