4400 Higher June 2004 Paper 3 Q20
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Diagram NOT accurately drawn
\(Q\), \(R\), \(S\) and \(T\) are points on the circumference of a circle.
\(PU\) is a tangent to the circle at \(T\).
\(PQR\) is a straight line.
Angle \(PQT = 108^\circ\).
Angle \(STR = 44^\circ\).
Work out the size of angle \(STU\).
You must give a reason for each step in your working.
(5)
| Scheme | Marks |
|---|---|
| \(\angle RST = 108^\circ\) | B1 |
| opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral | B1 |
| \(\angle SRT = 28^\circ\) | B1 |
| angle between chord & tangent = angle in alternate segment | B1 |
| 28 | B1 |
| (5) | |
| (5 marks) |
Notes
B1: or exterior angle = opposite interior angle Accept cyclic quadrilateral
B1: Accept alternate segment or chord & tangent
Alternative method 2
| Scheme | Marks |
|---|---|
| \(\angle RST = 108^\circ\) | B1 |
| opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral | B1 |
| \(\angle PTR = 108^\circ\) | B1 |
| angle between chord & tangent = angle in alternate segment | B1 |
| 28 | B1 |
Notes
B1: or exterior angle = opposite interior angle Accept cyclic quadrilateral
B1: Accept alternate segment or chord & tangent
Alternative method 3
| Scheme | Marks |
|---|---|
| \(\angle UTR = 72^\circ\) | B2 |
| angle between chord & tangent = angle in alternate segment | B1 |
| 28 | B2 |
Notes
B1: Accept alternate segment or chord & tangent
B2: B1 for 72 − 44