O Level Additional Mathematics Geometry Trigonometry Quiz

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O-Level Additional Mathematics Quiz - Geometry Trigonometry

Name: _________________________ Class: _________________________ Date: _________________________ Score: ______ / 60

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Marks: 60

Instructions:

• This quiz contains 20 questions on Geometry and Trigonometry.
• Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided.
• Show all working clearly; marks are awarded for method.
• Give non-exact answers to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place for angles in degrees.
• You may use an approved calculator.
• The number of marks for each question is shown in brackets [ ].

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Section A: Trigonometric Functions and Graphs (Questions 1–5)

Each question carries 3 marks.

1. Given that $\sin \theta = \frac{5}{13}$ and $\theta$ is an obtuse angle, find the exact value of $\cos \theta$ and $\tan \theta$.

[3 marks]

Answer: $\cos \theta =$ ____________________ $\tan \theta =$ ____________________

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2. The function $f$ is defined by $f(x) = 2\sin(3x) - 1$ for $0 \leq x \leq 2\pi$.

(a) State the amplitude of $f(x)$. (b) State the period of $f(x)$. (c) State the range of $f(x)$.

[3 marks]

Answer: (a) Amplitude = ____________________ (b) Period = ____________________ (c) Range = ____________________

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3. Given that $\cos A = -\frac{3}{5}$ and $180^\circ < A < 270^\circ$, find the exact value of $\sin 2A$.

[3 marks]

Answer: $\sin 2A =$ ____________________

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4. Sketch the graph of $y = 3\cos\left(\frac{x}{2}\right)$ for $0^\circ \leq x \leq 720^\circ$. Label clearly the maximum and minimum points and the points where the graph crosses the $x$-axis.

[3 marks]

Answer: Sketch on the grid below.

   y
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 3 |                                    
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 2 |                                    
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 1 |                                    
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 0 |----+----+----+----+----+----+---- x
   |    180  360  540  720
-1 |                                    
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-2 |                                    
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-3 |                                    
   |

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5. The principal value of $\sin^{-1}x$ lies in the interval $-\frac{\pi}{2} \leq \sin^{-1}x \leq \frac{\pi}{2}$. Find the exact value of $\sin^{-1}\left(\sin\frac{5\pi}{6}\right)$.

[3 marks]

Answer: $\sin^{-1}\left(\sin\frac{5\pi}{6}\right) =$ ____________________

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Section B: Trigonometric Identities and Equations (Questions 6–10)

Each question carries 3 marks.

6. Prove the identity $\frac{\sin\theta}{1 + \cos\theta} + \frac{1 + \cos\theta}{\sin\theta} = 2\csc\theta$.

[3 marks]

Answer: Proof:

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7. Solve the equation $2\cos^2\theta + 3\sin\theta = 3$ for $0^\circ \leq \theta \leq 360^\circ$.

[3 marks]

Answer: $\theta =$ ____________________

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8. Given that $\tan A = \frac{3}{4}$ and $\tan B = \frac{5}{12}$, where $A$ and $B$ are acute angles, find the exact value of $\tan(A + B)$. Hence state the value of $A + B$ in degrees.

[3 marks]

Answer: $\tan(A + B) =$ ____________________ $A + B =$ ____________________

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9. Express $5\sin\theta + 12\cos\theta$ in the form $R\sin(\theta + \alpha)$, where $R > 0$ and $0^\circ < \alpha < 90^\circ$. Hence find the maximum value of $5\sin\theta + 12\cos\theta + 7$.

[3 marks]

Answer: $R =$ ____________________ $\alpha =$ ____________________ Maximum value = ____________________

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10. Solve the equation $\cos 2\theta = \sin\theta$ for $0 \leq \theta \leq 2\pi$, giving your answers in terms of $\pi$.

[3 marks]

Answer: $\theta =$ ____________________

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Section C: Coordinate Geometry (Questions 11–15)

Each question carries 3 marks.

11. The points $A(2, -1)$ and $B(8, 7)$ are given. Find the coordinates of the midpoint of $AB$ and the length of $AB$.

[3 marks]

Answer: Midpoint = ____________________ Length of $AB$ = ____________________

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12. Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of the line segment joining $P(-3, 2)$ and $Q(5, -4)$. Give your answer in the form $ax + by + c = 0$, where $a$, $b$, and $c$ are integers.

[3 marks]

Answer: Equation: ____________________

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13. A circle has centre $C(3, -2)$ and passes through the point $P(7, 1)$. Find the equation of the circle in the form $(x - a)^2 + (y - b)^2 = r^2$.

[3 marks]

Answer: Equation: ____________________

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14. Find the coordinates of the points where the line $y = 2x - 1$ intersects the circle $x^2 + y^2 = 10$.

[3 marks]

Answer: Coordinates: ____________________

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15. A circle has equation $x^2 + y^2 - 6x + 4y - 12 = 0$. Find the coordinates of the centre and the radius of the circle.

[3 marks]

Answer: Centre = ____________________ Radius = ____________________

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Section D: Proofs in Plane Geometry (Questions 16–20)

Each question carries 3 marks.

16. In the diagram below, $ABCD$ is a cyclic quadrilateral. The diagonals $AC$ and $BD$ intersect at $E$. Given that $\angle BAC = 35^\circ$ and $\angle ABD = 50^\circ$, find $\angle BDC$ and $\angle ACD$.

[3 marks]

Answer: $\angle BDC =$ ____________________ $\angle ACD =$ ____________________

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17. In triangle $PQR$, $S$ is a point on $PQ$ and $T$ is a point on $PR$ such that $ST \parallel QR$. Given that $PS = 4$ cm, $SQ = 6$ cm, and $QR = 15$ cm, find the length of $ST$.

[3 marks]

Answer: $ST =$ ____________________ cm

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18. In the diagram, $O$ is the centre of the circle. $AB$ is a diameter and $C$ is a point on the circumference. $D$ is a point on $AB$ such that $CD \perp AB$. Prove that $\triangle ACD$ is similar to $\triangle CBD$.

[3 marks]

Answer: Proof:

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19. $ABCD$ is a parallelogram. $E$ is the midpoint of $BC$. $AE$ produced meets $DC$ produced at $F$. Prove that $C$ is the midpoint of $DF$.

[3 marks]

Answer: Proof:

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20. In the diagram, $PT$ is a tangent to the circle at $T$, and $PAB$ is a secant intersecting the circle at $A$ and $B$. Given that $PT = 6$ cm, $PA = 4$ cm, find the length of $AB$.

[3 marks]

Answer: $AB =$ ____________________ cm

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END OF QUIZ

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O-Level Additional Mathematics Quiz - Geometry Trigonometry

Answer Key and Marking Scheme

Total Marks: 60

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Section A: Trigonometric Functions and Graphs (Questions 1–5)

1. Given $\sin \theta = \frac{5}{13}$, $\theta$ obtuse ($90^\circ < \theta < 180^\circ$).

In second quadrant, $\cos \theta < 0$, $\tan \theta < 0$.

$\cos^2\theta = 1 - \sin^2\theta = 1 - \frac{25}{169} = \frac{144}{169}$

$\cos\theta = -\frac{12}{13}$ [1 mark]

$\tan\theta = \frac{\sin\theta}{\cos\theta} = \frac{5/13}{-12/13} = -\frac{5}{12}$ [1 mark]

Answer: $\cos\theta = -\frac{12}{13}$, $\tan\theta = -\frac{5}{12}$ [1 mark for both correct]

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2. $f(x) = 2\sin(3x) - 1$

(a) Amplitude = $|2| = 2$ [1 mark]

(b) Period = $\frac{2\pi}{3}$ [1 mark]

(c) Since $-1 \leq \sin(3x) \leq 1$, then $-2 \leq 2\sin(3x) \leq 2$, so $-3 \leq f(x) \leq 1$. Range = $[-3, 1]$ [1 mark]

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3. $\cos A = -\frac{3}{5}$, $180^\circ < A < 270^\circ$ (third quadrant).

In third quadrant, $\sin A < 0$.

$\sin^2A = 1 - \cos^2A = 1 - \frac{9}{25} = \frac{16}{25}$

$\sin A = -\frac{4}{5}$ [1 mark]

$\sin 2A = 2\sin A\cos A = 2\left(-\frac{4}{5}\right)\left(-\frac{3}{5}\right) = \frac{24}{25}$ [2 marks]

Answer: $\sin 2A = \frac{24}{25}$

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4. $y = 3\cos\left(\frac{x}{2}\right)$ for $0^\circ \leq x \leq 720^\circ$

• Amplitude = 3
• Period = $\frac{360^\circ}{1/2} = 720^\circ$
• Maximum points: $(0^\circ, 3)$, $(720^\circ, 3)$
• Minimum point: $(360^\circ, -3)$
• Crosses $x$-axis when $\cos(x/2) = 0$, i.e., $x/2 = 90^\circ, 270^\circ, 450^\circ, 630^\circ$, so $x = 180^\circ, 540^\circ$

Marking: [1 mark] for correct shape (cosine curve), [1 mark] for correct amplitude and period, [1 mark] for correctly labelled key points.

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5. $\sin^{-1}\left(\sin\frac{5\pi}{6}\right)$

$\sin\frac{5\pi}{6} = \sin\left(\pi - \frac{\pi}{6}\right) = \sin\frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{1}{2}$ [1 mark]

Since $\frac{1}{2}$ is in the range of $\sin^{-1}$, and $\frac{\pi}{6}$ is in $[-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}]$:

$\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = \frac{\pi}{6}$ [2 marks]

Answer: $\frac{\pi}{6}$

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Section B: Trigonometric Identities and Equations (Questions 6–10)

6. Prove $\frac{\sin\theta}{1 + \cos\theta} + \frac{1 + \cos\theta}{\sin\theta} = 2\csc\theta$

LHS $= \frac{\sin^2\theta + (1 + \cos\theta)^2}{\sin\theta(1 + \cos\theta)}$ [1 mark]

$= \frac{\sin^2\theta + 1 + 2\cos\theta + \cos^2\theta}{\sin\theta(1 + \cos\theta)}$

$= \frac{(\sin^2\theta + \cos^2\theta) + 1 + 2\cos\theta}{\sin\theta(1 + \cos\theta)}$

$= \frac{1 + 1 + 2\cos\theta}{\sin\theta(1 + \cos\theta)} = \frac{2(1 + \cos\theta)}{\sin\theta(1 + \cos\theta)}$ [1 mark]

$= \frac{2}{\sin\theta} = 2\csc\theta =$ RHS [1 mark]

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7. $2\cos^2\theta + 3\sin\theta = 3$, $0^\circ \leq \theta \leq 360^\circ$

Using $\cos^2\theta = 1 - \sin^2\theta$:

$2(1 - \sin^2\theta) + 3\sin\theta = 3$

$2 - 2\sin^2\theta + 3\sin\theta = 3$

$-2\sin^2\theta + 3\sin\theta - 1 = 0$

$2\sin^2\theta - 3\sin\theta + 1 = 0$ [1 mark]

$(2\sin\theta - 1)(\sin\theta - 1) = 0$

$\sin\theta = \frac{1}{2}$ or $\sin\theta = 1$ [1 mark]

$\sin\theta = \frac{1}{2} \implies \theta = 30^\circ, 150^\circ$

$\sin\theta = 1 \implies \theta = 90^\circ$

Answer: $\theta = 30^\circ, 90^\circ, 150^\circ$ [1 mark for all three]

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8. $\tan A = \frac{3}{4}$, $\tan B = \frac{5}{12}$, $A$ and $B$ acute.

$\tan(A + B) = \frac{\tan A + \tan B}{1 - \tan A\tan B} = \frac{\frac{3}{4} + \frac{5}{12}}{1 - \frac{3}{4} \cdot \frac{5}{12}}$ [1 mark]

$= \frac{\frac{9}{12} + \frac{5}{12}}{1 - \frac{15}{48}} = \frac{\frac{14}{12}}{\frac{33}{48}} = \frac{14}{12} \times \frac{48}{33} = \frac{14 \times 4}{33} = \frac{56}{33}$ [1 mark]

Since $\tan(A + B) > 0$ and $A + B$ is acute (both $A, B < 90^\circ$, and $\tan(A+B) > 0$), $A + B = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{56}{33}\right)$. Note: $\frac{56}{33} \approx 1.697$, so $A + B \approx 59.5^\circ$. However, the exact value is not a standard angle. The question asks for the value in degrees; we can state $A + B = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{56}{33}\right)$ or give the approximate value $59.5^\circ$.

Answer: $\tan(A + B) = \frac{56}{33}$, $A + B \approx 59.5^\circ$ (or $\tan^{-1}(\frac{56}{33})$) [1 mark]

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9. $5\sin\theta + 12\cos\theta = R\sin(\theta + \alpha)$

$R = \sqrt{5^2 + 12^2} = \sqrt{25 + 144} = \sqrt{169} = 13$ [1 mark]

$\alpha = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{12}{5}\right) \approx 67.38^\circ$ [1 mark]

Maximum value of $5\sin\theta + 12\cos\theta$ is $R = 13$.

Maximum value of $5\sin\theta + 12\cos\theta + 7 = 13 + 7 = 20$ [1 mark]

Answer: $R = 13$, $\alpha \approx 67.4^\circ$, Maximum value = 20

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10. $\cos 2\theta = \sin\theta$, $0 \leq \theta \leq 2\pi$

Using $\cos 2\theta = 1 - 2\sin^2\theta$:

$1 - 2\sin^2\theta = \sin\theta$

$2\sin^2\theta + \sin\theta - 1 = 0$ [1 mark]

$(2\sin\theta - 1)(\sin\theta + 1) = 0$

$\sin\theta = \frac{1}{2}$ or $\sin\theta = -1$ [1 mark]

$\sin\theta = \frac{1}{2} \implies \theta = \frac{\pi}{6}, \frac{5\pi}{6}$

$\sin\theta = -1 \implies \theta = \frac{3\pi}{2}$

Answer: $\theta = \frac{\pi}{6}, \frac{5\pi}{6}, \frac{3\pi}{2}$ [1 mark for all three]

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Section C: Coordinate Geometry (Questions 11–15)

11. $A(2, -1)$, $B(8, 7)$

Midpoint $= \left(\frac{2+8}{2}, \frac{-1+7}{2}\right) = (5, 3)$ [1 mark]

Length $AB = \sqrt{(8-2)^2 + (7-(-1))^2} = \sqrt{6^2 + 8^2} = \sqrt{36 + 64} = \sqrt{100} = 10$ [2 marks]

Answer: Midpoint = $(5, 3)$, Length = $10$ units

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12. $P(-3, 2)$, $Q(5, -4)$

Midpoint of $PQ = \left(\frac{-3+5}{2}, \frac{2+(-4)}{2}\right) = (1, -1)$ [1 mark]

Gradient of $PQ = \frac{-4-2}{5-(-3)} = \frac{-6}{8} = -\frac{3}{4}$

Gradient of perpendicular bisector $= \frac{4}{3}$ [1 mark]

Equation: $y - (-1) = \frac{4}{3}(x - 1)$

$y + 1 = \frac{4}{3}x - \frac{4}{3}$

Multiply by 3: $3y + 3 = 4x - 4$

$4x - 3y - 7 = 0$ [1 mark]

Answer: $4x - 3y - 7 = 0$

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13. Centre $C(3, -2)$, passes through $P(7, 1)$

Radius $= CP = \sqrt{(7-3)^2 + (1-(-2))^2} = \sqrt{4^2 + 3^2} = \sqrt{16 + 9} = \sqrt{25} = 5$ [1 mark]

Equation: $(x - 3)^2 + (y - (-2))^2 = 5^2$ [1 mark]

$(x - 3)^2 + (y + 2)^2 = 25$ [1 mark]

Answer: $(x - 3)^2 + (y + 2)^2 = 25$

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14. Line: $y = 2x - 1$, Circle: $x^2 + y^2 = 10$

Substitute: $x^2 + (2x - 1)^2 = 10$

$x^2 + 4x^2 - 4x + 1 = 10$

$5x^2 - 4x - 9 = 0$ [1 mark]

$(5x - 9)(x + 1) = 0$

$x = \frac{9}{5}$ or $x = -1$ [1 mark]

When $x = \frac{9}{5}$: $y = 2(\frac{9}{5}) - 1 = \frac{18}{5} - \frac{5}{5} = \frac{13}{5}$

When $x = -1$: $y = 2(-1) - 1 = -3$

Answer: $\left(\frac{9}{5}, \frac{13}{5}\right)$ and $(-1, -3)$ [1 mark for both]

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15. $x^2 + y^2 - 6x + 4y - 12 = 0$

Complete the square:

$(x^2 - 6x) + (y^2 + 4y) = 12$

$(x - 3)^2 - 9 + (y + 2)^2 - 4 = 12$ [1 mark]

$(x - 3)^2 + (y + 2)^2 = 25$ [1 mark]

Centre $= (3, -2)$, Radius $= \sqrt{25} = 5$ [1 mark]

Answer: Centre = $(3, -2)$, Radius = $5$ units

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Section D: Proofs in Plane Geometry (Questions 16–20)

16. In cyclic quadrilateral $ABCD$, diagonals intersect at $E$.

$\angle BAC = 35^\circ$, $\angle ABD = 50^\circ$

Angles in the same segment: $\angle BDC = \angle BAC = 35^\circ$ [1.5 marks]

Similarly, $\angle ACD = \angle ABD = 50^\circ$ [1.5 marks]

Answer: $\angle BDC = 35^\circ$, $\angle ACD = 50^\circ$

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17. $ST \parallel QR$, $PS = 4$, $SQ = 6$, $QR = 15$

$PQ = PS + SQ = 4 + 6 = 10$

By similar triangles ($\triangle PST \sim \triangle PQR$):

$\frac{ST}{QR} = \frac{PS}{PQ}$ [1 mark]

$\frac{ST}{15} = \frac{4}{10}$ [1 mark]

$ST = 15 \times \frac{4}{10} = 6$ cm [1 mark]

Answer: $ST = 6$ cm

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18. Given: $O$ is centre, $AB$ is diameter, $C$ on circumference, $CD \perp AB$.

To prove: $\triangle ACD \sim \triangle CBD$

Proof:

In $\triangle ACD$ and $\triangle CBD$:

$\angle ADC = \angle CDB = 90^\circ$ (given $CD \perp AB$) [1 mark]

$\angle ACB = 90^\circ$ (angle in a semicircle) [0.5 marks]

In $\triangle ACD$: $\angle CAD = 90^\circ - \angle ACD$ (angle sum of triangle)

In $\triangle CBD$: $\angle BCD = 90^\circ - \angle ACD$ (since $\angle ACB = 90^\circ$)

Therefore $\angle CAD = \angle BCD$ [1 mark]

Hence $\triangle ACD \sim \triangle CBD$ (AA similarity criterion) [0.5 marks]

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19. Given: $ABCD$ is a parallelogram, $E$ is midpoint of $BC$, $AE$ meets $DC$ produced at $F$.

To prove: $C$ is the midpoint of $DF$.

Proof:

In $\triangle ABE$ and $\triangle FCE$:

$\angle ABE = \angle FCE$ (alternate angles, $AB \parallel DC$) [0.5 marks]

$\angle AEB = \angle FEC$ (vertically opposite angles) [0.5 marks]

$BE = CE$ ($E$ is midpoint of $BC$) [0.5 marks]

Therefore $\triangle ABE \cong \triangle FCE$ (AAS) [0.5 marks]

Hence $AB = CF$ (corresponding sides of congruent triangles)

But $AB = DC$ (opposite sides of parallelogram) [0.5 marks]

So $CF = DC$, meaning $C$ is the midpoint of $DF$. [0.5 marks]

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20. Tangent-secant theorem: $PT^2 = PA \times PB$

$6^2 = 4 \times PB$ [1 mark]

$36 = 4 \times PB$

$PB = 9$ cm [1 mark]

$AB = PB - PA = 9 - 4 = 5$ cm [1 mark]

Answer: $AB = 5$ cm

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