VCE General MathematicsPractice Examination 5

This paper covers

• Data analysis: summary statistics, outliers, z-scores and the 68-95-99.7 rule, least-squares regression with coefficient of determination, and deseasonalising time series
• Recursion and financial modelling: recurrence relations, compound interest, flat-rate depreciation, reducing-balance loans and perpetuities
• Matrices: operations, 2x2 determinant and inverse, solving simultaneous equations, and transition matrices with steady-state behaviour
• Networks and decision maths: graph terminology, minimum spanning tree, shortest path, and project scheduling with critical path and float

Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

This is an ATARMAxxing practice paper. It is not an official examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the VCAA, NESA or the QCAA.