09a A level Mathematics Practice Paper I - Statistics and Mechanics ,Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE Mathematics

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE Mathematics Advanced Level Paper 3: Statistics & Mechanics Practice Paper I Time: 2 hours Paper Reference(s) 9MA0/03 You must have: Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables, calculator Candidates may use any calculator permitted by Pearson regulations. Calculators must not have the facility for algebraic manipulation, differentiation and integration, or have retrievable mathematical formulae stored in them. Instructions  Use black ink or ball-point pen.  If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).  Answer all questions and ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled.  Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need.  You should show sufficient working to make your methods clear. Answers without working may not gain full credit.  Inexact answers should be given to three significant figures unless otherwise stated. Information  A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.  There are 11 questions in this paper. The total is 100.  The for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. Advice  Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.  Try to answer every question.  Check your answers if you have time at the end.  If you change your mind about an answer, cross it out and put your new answer and any working underneath. 1SECTION A: STATISTICS Answer ALL questions. 1. The number of bacteria, n thousand per cm3 , in a sample of liquid is measured over a period of time, t, in hours. The data is shown in the table. t 3.9 5.5 6.8 8.5 10.6 11.5 13.3 14.7 16.5 17.8 n 10. 1 13.1 14.6 20.7 27.9 31.5 40 49.9 64.7 75.6 The data is coded using the changes of variable x = t and y = log10 n. The regression line of y on x is found to be y = 0.7606 + 0.0635x. (a) Given that the data can be modelled by an equation of the form n = abt where a and b are constants, find the values of a and b. (3) (b) Give an interpretation of the constant a in this equation. (1) (c) Explain why this model is not reliable for estimating the number of bacteria after 24 hours. (1) (Total 5 marks)