QCAA Maths Methods Trigonometry Mini Test 2

 External Assessment Paper 2 — Technology-active

Number of marks: 8

Perusal time: 1 minute

Writing time: 12 minutes

Section 1

Instructions
• This section has 10 questions and is worth 10 marks.
• Use a 2B pencil to fill in the A, B, C or D answer bubble completely.
• Choose the best answer for Questions 1 10.
• If you change your mind or make a mistake, use an eraser to remove your response and fill in the new answer bubble completely.


QUESTION 1 [2022 Paper 2 Q9]

Determine the length of side AB in triangle ABC.

Triangle ABC with angle A = 30 degrees, angle B = 113 degrees, angle C = 37 degrees, and side BC = 12. Not to scale.
  • (A) 22.13
  • (B) 14.44
  • (C) 9.97
  • (D) 7.82
Correct Answer: B
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Section 2

Instructions
• Write using black or blue pen.
• Questions worth more than one mark require mathematical reasoning and/or working to be shown to support answers.
• If you need more space for a response, use the additional pages at the back of this book.
– On the additional pages, write the question number you are responding to.
– Cancel any incorrect response by ruling a single diagonal line through your work.
– Write the page number of your alternative/additional response, i.e. See page …
– If you do not do this, your original response will be marked.
• This section has nine questions and is worth 45 marks.



QUESTION 2 (7 marks) [2023 Paper 2 Q14]

A fence divides a paddock into two triangular sections as shown.

Diagram of a paddock divided by a fence

a) Determine the length of the fence. [1 mark]

b) Calculate the area of triangular section A. [1 mark]

c) Determine the total area of the paddock. [5 marks]

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