2026 YTSS P2 Q6

2026 YTSS P2 Q6

Secondary 4
8 marks

The cost, \(y\) dollars, of printing each T-shirt when \(x\) T-shirts are printed is modelled by the equation \(y=8+\dfrac{400}{x}\), for \(10\leq x\leq160\).

Some corresponding values of x and y are given in the table below.

\(x\)\(10\)\(20\)\(50\)\(80\)\(125\)\(160\)
\(y\)\(48\)\(28\)\(16\)\(13\)\(11.2\)\(p\)
  1. Find the value of \(p\) in the table above.[1]
  2. On the grid, draw the graph of \(y=8+\dfrac{400}{x}\) for \(10\leq x\leq160\).[2]
  3. Use your graph to estimate the number of T-shirts that is printed if the cost of printing each T-shirt is \$20.[1]
  4. By drawing a tangent, find the gradient of the curve at \((40,18)\).[2]
  5. John suggests that the selling price of each T-shirt, in dollars, is modelled by \(y=30-\dfrac3{16}x\).
    1. On the same grid, draw the graph of \(y=30-\dfrac3{16}x\) for \(0\leq x\leq160\).[1]
    2. Using your graphs, determine the range of values of x for which John will not make any loss, assuming that all of the T-shirts will be sold.[1]

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Answer:(a) 10.5 (b) See curve (c) About 33–34; 34 whole T-shirts for cost at most \$20 (d) −0.25 (e)(i) Line through (0,30),(160,0) (ii) Integers \(23\leq x\leq94\).

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