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E2.1 Using Algebra to Solve

Problems
Question Paper
Level IGCSE
Subject Maths (0580)
Exam Board Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)
Level Core
Topic E2. Algebra and Graphs
Sub-Topic E2.1 Using Algebra to solve problems
Booklet Question Paper
Time Allowed: 14 minutes
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1 Simplify.
(a) 3f + 4f – 2f
.................................................. [1]
(b) g3 × g5
.................................................. [1]
2 (a) p = 4r − 3t
(i) Calculate the value of p when r = 5 and t = −6.
p = .................................................. [2]
(ii) Make r the subject of the formula p = 4r − 3t.
r = .................................................. [2]
(b) Expand the brackets and simplify.

4(3x − 2) − 3(x − 5)
.................................................. [2]
(c) Factorise completely.

12ab − 20a2
.................................................. [2]
3 Rearrange the formula to make w the subject.

5w - 3y + 7 = 0
w = ................................................. [2]
E2.10 Constructing Graphs &

Solving Equations Graphically
Question Paper
Level IGCSE
Level Core
Sub-Topic E2.10 Constructing Graphs & Solving Equations
Graphically
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1 (a) Complete the table of values for y = 8 + 7x − x2.
x 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
y 8 18 18 8
[3]
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of y = 8 + 7x − x2 for 0 G x G 8.

y
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
x
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[4]
(c) Write down the co-ordinates of the highest point of the curve.
(................ , ................) [1]
(d) (i) On the grid, draw the line y = 16. [1]
(ii) Use your line to solve the equation 8 + 7x − x2 = 16.
x = ........................ or x = ........................ [2]

16
2 (a) (i) Complete the table of values for y= , x ! 0.
x
x −16 −8 −4 −2 −1 1 2 4 8 16
y −1 −2 −8 16 4 2
[2]
16
(ii) On the grid, draw the graph of y= for -16 G x G-1 and 1 G x G 16.
x
y
16
14
12
10
x
–16 –14 –12 –10 –8 –6 –4 –2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
–2
–4
–6
–8
–10
–12
–14
–16
[4]
(b) Write down the order of rotational symmetry of your graph.
.................................................. [1]
(c) One line of symmetry crosses the graph twice.
(i) Draw this line of symmetry on the grid. [1]

(ii) Write down the equation of this line of symmetry.
.................................................. [1]
16
(d) By drawing a suitable line on the grid, solve the equation = 7.
x
x = .................................................. [2]
3 (a) Complete the table of values for y = x 2 - 3x - 1.
x –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5
y 9 –1 [3]
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of y = x 2 - 3x - 1 for – 2  x  5.
x
–2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5
–1
–2
–3
–4
[4]
(c) Write down the co-ordinates of the lowest point of the graph.
( .................... , ....................) [1]
(d) (i) On the grid, draw the line of symmetry of the graph. [1]
(ii) Write down the equation of the line of symmetry of the graph.
.................................................. [1]
4 (a) (i) Complete the table of values for y = –x2 + 5x .
x –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
y –6 4 4 0
[2]
(ii) On the grid, draw the graph of y = –x2 + 5x for –1  x  6 .
y
7
x
–2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
–1
–2
–3
–4
–5
–6
[4]
(b) Write down the co-ordinates of the highest point on the graph.
Answer(b) (...................... , ......................) [1]
(c) Use your graph to solve the equation –x2 + 5x = –3.
Answer(c) x = ....................... or x = ....................... [2]
(d) (i) On the grid, draw the line of symmetry for the graph. [1]
(ii) Write down the equation of the line of symmetry for the graph.
Answer(d)(ii) ................................................ [1]
(iii) The curve passes through the points (–10, –150) and (k, –150).
Use the symmetry of the curve to find the value of k.
Answer(d)(iii) k = ................................................ [1]

5
y
x
–5 –4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 2
–2
–4
–6
–8
–10
(a) On the grid,
(i) draw the line y = 3, [1]

(ii) draw the line that is perpendicular to the line y = 3 that passes through the point (1, −4). [2]
(b) Complete the table of values for y = 2 − 3x − x2.
x −5 −4 −3 −2 −1 0 1 2
y −2 2 2 −2
[2]
(c) On the grid, draw the graph of y = 2 − 3x − x2 for -5 G x G 2. [4]
(d) Write down the co-ordinates of the highest point of the graph of y = 2 − 3x − x2.
( ..................... , ...................... ) [1]
(e) Use your graphs to solve the equation 2 − 3x − x2 = 3.
x = .................... or x = ................... [2]

E2.5 Simultaneous Linear

Equations
Question Paper
Level IGCSE
Level Core
Sub-Topic E2.5 Simultaneous Linear Equations
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1 Solve the simultaneous equations.

Show all your working.
3x + 4y = 14
5x + 2y = 21
x = .................................................
y = ................................................. [3]

You must show all your working.
3x + 4y = 14
5x + 2y = 21
x = .................................................
y = ................................................. [3]

3x + 7y = -21
6x + 4y = 3
x = ..................................................
y = .................................................. [3]
E2.7 Sequences & nth Term

Question Paper
Level IGCSE
Level Core
Sub-Topic E2.7 Sequences & nth Term
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1 Find the next term in each of these sequences.
(a) 3, 7, 11, 15, …
................................................... [1]
(b) 10, 7, 4, 1, …
................................................... [1]
(c) 1, 9, 25, 49, …
................................................... [1]
2 Here are the first five terms in a sequence.
4 11 18 25 32
Find an expression for the nth term of this sequence.
.................................................. [2]
3 (a) A solid has 6 faces, 8 vertices and 12 edges.

All the edges have the same length.
Write down the mathematical name of this solid.
.................................................. [1]
(b) Here is a sequence of diagrams made from identical square tiles.
Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Diagram 3 Diagram 4
(i) On the grid, draw Diagram 4. [1]

(ii) Complete the table.
Diagram 1 2 3 4 5
Number of tiles 1 5 9
[2]
(iii) Find an expression, in terms of n, for the number of tiles in Diagram n.
.................................................. [2]
(iv) Find the number of tiles in Diagram 19.
.................................................. [1]
(v) A box contains 98 of these tiles.
(a) Diagram x is made from as many tiles as possible from this box.
Find the value of x.
x = .................................................. [2]
(b) When Diagram x is made, how many tiles are left in the box?
.................................................. [1]
4
35, 41,
For this sequence, write down
(a) the next term,

................................................... [1]
(b) the nth term.
................................................... [2]
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5 (a) 2, 3, 6, 11, 18, ...

(i) Write down the next two terms in this sequence.
Answer(a)(i) ....................... , ....................... [2]
(ii) Describe, in words, the rule for continuing this sequence.
Answer(a)(ii) ............................................................................................................................... [1]

(b) The nth term of a different sequence is 4n – 3.
Work out the first three terms in this sequence.
Answer(b) ....................... , ....................... , ....................... [1]

E5.1 Equations of a Line

(Gradients, Mid-Points,
Perpendicular & Parallel Lines)
Question Paper
Level IGCSE
Level Core
Topic E5. Co-ordinate Geometry
Sub-Topic E5.1 Equations of a Line (Gradients, Mid-Points,
Perpendicular & Parallel Lines)
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1 y = mx + c
Find the value of y when m = −2, x = −7 and c = −3.
y = .................................................. [2]
2 (a)
y
8
7 B
1
A
0 x
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
The line AB is drawn on the grid.

(i) Write down the co-ordinates of A.
(...................... , .......................) [1]
(ii) Work out the gradient of the line AB.
................................................... [2]
(iii) Write down the equation of the line AB in the form y = mx + c.
y = .................................................. [2]
(b) Write down the equation of a straight line that is parallel to y = 5x – 3.
................................................... [1]
3 The equation of line L is y = 4x – 3.
Write down
(a) the co-ordinates of the point where the line L crosses the y-axis,
(................ , ................) [1]
(b) the gradient of the line L,
.................................................. [1]
(c) the equation of the line parallel to line L that passes through the origin.
.................................................. [1]
4
y
6
L
5
1
x
–3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
–1
–2
–3
(a) Work out the gradient of the line L.
.................................................. [2]
(b) Write down the equation of the line parallel to the line L that passes through the point (0, 6).
.................................................. [2]
5
y
4
l
3
1
x
–3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3
–1
–2
–3
–4
Write down the equation of line l.

Give your answer in the form y = mx + c.
y = .................................................. [3]
__________________________________________________________________________________________
6 (a) Write down the co-ordinates of the point where the line y = 3x + 5 crosses the y-axis.
Answer(a) (...................... , ......................) [1]
(b) Write down the equation of a line that is parallel to the line y = 3x + 5.
Answer(b) ................................................ [1]

E3.1 Properties of Shapes

Question Paper
Level IGCSE
Level Core
Topic E3. Geometry
Sub-Topic E3.1 Properties of Shapes
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1 A quadrilateral has rotational symmetry of order 2 and no lines of symmetry.
Write down the mathematical name of this quadrilateral.
.................................................. [1]
equilateral triangle square
regular pentagon parallelogram
regular hexagon circle
From the list write down
(a) the shape which has more than 6 lines of symmetry,
Answer(a) ................................................ [1]
(b) the shape which has both acute and obtuse interior angles.
Answer(b) ................................................ [1]

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E3.1 Properties of Shapes

Question Paper
Level IGCSE
Level Core
Topic E3. Geometry
Sub-Topic E3.1 Properties of Shapes
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1 A quadrilateral has rotational symmetry of order 2 and no lines of symmetry.
Write down the mathematical name of this quadrilateral.
.................................................. [1]
equilateral triangle square
regular pentagon parallelogram
regular hexagon circle
From the list write down
(a) the shape which has more than 6 lines of symmetry,
Answer(a) ................................................ [1]
(b) the shape which has both acute and obtuse interior angles.
Answer(b) ................................................ [1]

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E3.4 Similarity
Question Paper
Level IGCSE
Level Core
Topic E3. Geometry
Sub-Topic E3.4 Similarity
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1 Triangle ABC and triangle DEF are similar.
E NOT TO
B SCALE
8.4 cm
A
6 cm C
D
15 cm F
Calculate the length of EF.
EF = ........................................... cm [2]
x cm NOT TO
SCALE
9 cm B
A
20 cm
12 cm
Triangle A and triangle B are similar.
x = ................................................. [2]
3 Triangle ABC is similar to triangle PQR.
B NOT TO
SCALE
5.2 cm
A 12.4 cm C P 21.7 cm R
Find PQ.
PQ = ............................................ cm [2]
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4
B
E NOT TO
SCALE
8 cm 10 cm
6 cm x cm
A y cm C D 9 cm F
Triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF.
Calculate the value of
(a) x,
Answer(a) x = ................................................ [2]
(b) y.
Answer(b) y = ................................................ [2]

E3.5 Symmetry (Inc. Circles)

Question Paper
Level IGCSE
Level Core
Topic E3. Geometry
Sub-Topic E3.5 Symmetry (Inc. Circles)
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(a) Write down the order of rotational symmetry of the shape.
................................................... [1]
(b) Draw all the lines of symmetry on the shape. [1]
2
A B
D C
ABCD is a parallelogram.
(a) Write down
(i) the order of rotational symmetry of ABCD,
Answer(a)(i) ................................................ [1]
(ii) the number of lines of symmetry of ABCD,
Answer(a)(ii) ................................................ [1]
(iii) the sum of the interior angles of ABCD.
Answer(a)(iii) ................................................ [1]
(b) (i) Complete this part using a straight edge and compasses only.
All construction arcs must be clearly shown.
On the diagram, construct the bisector of angle BAD.

Extend this bisector to cut DC at E. Mark E on your diagram. [2]
(ii) Edelgard knows that angle BAE is the same size as angle AED.
Explain how Edelgard knows this is true without measuring the angles.
Answer(b)(ii) ............................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) Write down the mathematical name for the triangle ADE and give a reason for your answer.
Answer(b)(iii) Name ........................................................... because .........................................
..................................................................................................................................................... [2]
(iv) Write down the mathematical name of the quadrilateral ABCE.
Answer(b)(iv) ................................................ [1]

E3.6 Angles (Circles,

Quadrilaterals, Polygons and
Triangles)
Question Paper
Level IGCSE
Level Core
Topic E3. Geometry
Sub-Topic E3.6 Angles (Circles, Quadrilaterals, Polygons
and Triangles)
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1 Write down the mathematical name for
(a) an angle that is less than 90°,
................................................... [1]
(b) a five-sided polygon.
................................................... [1]
C D
40° NOT TO
SCALE
b°
a°
A B
Triangle ABC is isosceles and AC is parallel to BD.
Find the value of a and the value of b.
a = ..................................................
b = .................................................. [2]
3 A regular polygon has an interior angle of 172°.
Find the number of sides of this polygon.
.................................................. [3]
4 (a)
25°
98° NOT TO
SCALE
y°
x°
The diagram shows three straight lines crossing at a point.
(i) Find the value of x.
x = .................................................. [1]
(ii) Work out the value of y.
y = .................................................. [1]
(b)
C
A
49°
NOT TO
SCALE
41°
A, B and C are points on the circumference of a circle.
Explain why AB must be a diameter of the circle.
.............................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................. [2]
15
(c)
Q
17.8 cm
NOT TO
SCALE
35°
P R
PQR is a right-angled triangle.
Use trigonometry to calculate PR.
PR = ............................................ cm [2]
(d)
K
NOT TO
28.9 cm SCALE
L M
21.5 cm
KLM is a right-angled triangle.
Calculate KL.
KL = ............................................ cm [3]
NOT TO
SCALE
x° y°
42°
The diagram is made from 5 congruent kites.
Work out the value of
(a) x,
x = ................................................. [1]
(b) y.
y = ................................................. [2]
6 45 members of an athletics club were asked to choose a colour for their club vests.
The choices were red, blue and green.
The pie chart shows the sector for the number of members who chose red.
Red
(a) (i) Measure the sector angle for red.
.................................................. [1]
(ii) Calculate the number of members who chose red.
.................................................. [2]
(b) 24 members chose blue.
Calculate the sector angle for blue.
.................................................. [2]
(c) Complete the pie chart.
(d) What colour should the athletics club choose for their club vests?
Give a reason for your answer. [1]
......................... because ..................................................................................................................... [1]
7
C
NOT TO
3.5 m SCALE
B 0.9 m A
Calculate angle BAC.
Angle BAC = ................................................. [2]

8 (a)
x°
NOT TO
SCALE
47°
x = ................................................. [1]
(b)
85°
115° NOT TO
SCALE
97° y°
Find the value of y.
y = .................................................. [2]
9
A
NOT TO
11.2 cm SCALE
37°
B C
Calculate AB.
Answer AB = .......................................... cm [2]

E7.2 Transformations
(Reflection, Enlargement,
Rotation, Translation)
Question Paper
Level IGCSE
Level Core
Topic E7. Matrices & Transformations
Sub-Topic E7.2 Transformations (Reflection, Enlargement,
Rotation, Translation)
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1
y
8
7
6
5
B A
4
3
2
1
x
–8 –7 –6 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
–1
–2
–3
C
–4
–5
–6
–7
–8
(a) On the grid, draw the image of shape A after a translation by the vector e o .
-2
[2]
-6
(b) (i) On the grid, draw the image of shape A after an enlargement, scale factor 2, centre (4, 4). [2]
(ii) Write down the scale factor of the enlargement that maps the image in part (b)(i)
back onto shape A.
.................................................. [1]
(c) Describe fully the single transformation that maps shape A onto shape B.
.............................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................. [2]
(d) Describe fully the single transformation that maps shape A onto shape C.
.............................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................. [3]
2 (a)
y
5
C
4
2
A
1
x
–7 –6 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
–1
–2
–3
B
–4
–5
–6
–7
–8
(i) On the grid, draw the image of triangle A after a reflection in the line y = −2. [2]
(ii) Describe fully the single transformation that maps triangle A onto triangle B.
.....................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................... [2]
(iii) Describe fully the single transformation that maps triangle A onto triangle C.
.....................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................... [3]
1
(b) On the grid, draw the image of shape S after an enlargement with scale factor , centre C.
3
[2]
3 (a)
NOT TO
SCALE
36°
The diagram shows 2 sides of a regular polygon with exterior angle 36°.
For this regular polygon, work out
(i) the number of sides,
.................................................. [2]
(ii) the interior angle,
.................................................. [1]
(iii) the sum of the interior angles.
.................................................. [1]
(b) The diagram shows two shapes, A and B, on a 1 cm2 grid.
5
A
4
x
–8 –7 –6 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
–1
–2
–3
B
–4
–5
–6
(i) Find the area of shape A.
.......................................... cm2 [1]

(ii) Describe fully the single transformation that maps shape A onto shape B.
.....................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................... [2]
(iii) On the grid,
(a) draw the reflection of shape A in the line x = 2, [2]
(b) draw the enlargement of shape A with scale factor 2 and centre (1, 5). [2]
4
y
12
11
10
8
B
7
C A
6
2
D
1
x
–5 –4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
The diagram shows four shapes A, B, C and D.

(a) Describe fully the single transformation that maps shape A onto
(i) shape B,
.......................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................... [3]
(ii) shape C,
.......................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................... [2]
(iii) shape D.
.......................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................... [3]
-3
(b) On the grid, draw the image of shape A after a translation by the vector c m . [2]
2
5
y
6
3
C A
2
x
–6 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
–1
–2
D
–3
B
–4
–5
The diagram shows four shapes A, B, C and D.
(a) Describe fully the single transformation that maps shape A onto
(i) shape B,
Answer(a)(i) ................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................... [3]
(ii) shape C,
Answer(a)(ii) ...............................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................... [2]
(iii) shape D.
Answer(a)(iii) ..............................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................... [2]
(b) On the grid, draw the enlargement of shape A by scale factor 2 and centre (–1 , 2). [2]
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E4.3 Circle Problems (Area,

Circumference and Arcs)
Question Paper
Level IGCSE
Level Core
Topic E4. Mensuration (Perimeters, Areas and
Volumes)
Sub-Topic E4.3 Circle Problems (Area,Circumference&Arcs)
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73°
NOT TO
SCALE
C
F
d°
19°
e°
b°
A a°
D
c°
G
E
A, B, C, D and E are points on the circumference of a circle, centre O.

GAF is a tangent to the circle at A.
AB is parallel to EC and AB = AD.
(a) Write down the mathematical name of triangle ABD.
.................................................. [1]
(b) Find the value of
(i) a,
a = .................................................. [1]
(ii) b,
b = .................................................. [1]
(iii) c,
c = .................................................. [1]
(iv) d,
d = .................................................. [1]
(v) e.
e = .................................................. [2]
(c) The diameter, AC, of the circle is 13 cm.
Calculate the circumference of the circle.

Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.
............................................ cm [3]
E4.4 3D Shapes: Volumes &

Surface Areas
Question Paper
Level IGCSE
Level Core
Topic E4. Mensuration (Perimeters, Areas and
Volumes)
Sub-Topic E4.4 3D shapes: Volumes & Surface Areas
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1 (a)
NOT TO
8 cm
SCALE
7 cm
12 cm
Calculate the volume of this cuboid.
........................................... cm3 [2]
(b) Another cuboid has width 6 cm, height 9 cm and volume 675 cm3.
Calculate the length of this cuboid.
............................................ cm [2]
(c) The diagram shows a right-angled triangular prism.
NOT TO
SCALE
5 cm
24 cm
9 cm
Calculate the volume of this prism.
........................................... cm3 [3]

2 (a) A cuboid has length 4 cm, width 3 cm and height 1.5 cm.
(i) Calculate the volume of the cuboid.
.......................................... cm3 [2]
(ii) On the grid, draw an accurate net of the cuboid.

One face has been drawn for you.
[3]
(b)
5x + 4
NOT TO
x+1 SCALE
3x
2x
In the diagram, all lengths are in centimetres.
(i) Find an expression, in terms of x, for the perimeter of the shape.

Give your answer in its simplest form.
.................................................. [2]
(ii) The perimeter of the shape is 72 cm.
Work out the value of x.
x = .................................................. [2]
(iii) Calculate the total area of the shape.
.......................................... cm2 [3]

3 The diagram shows a cylindrical flower vase

with radius, r, and height, h.
The volume, V, of the vase is V = rr 2 h. NOT TO

h SCALE
The surface area, A, of the vase is A = 2rrh + rr 2 .
(a) The vase has radius 4 cm and height 15 cm. r
(i) Calculate the volume of the vase.

Write down the units of your answer.
................................... ............. [3]
(ii) Calculate the surface area of the vase.
.......................................... cm2 [2]
(b) Make h the subject of the formula A = 2rrh + rr 2 .
h = .................................................. [2]
(c) Factorise completely.

2rrh + rr 2
.................................................. [2]
(d) Another cylindrical flower vase has radius 6 cm and height 22.5 cm.
(i) For this vase and the vase in part (a) the ratio of the radii is 4 : 6
and the ratio of the heights is 15 : 22.5 .
Write these ratios in their simplest form.
4 : 6 = ........................ : .......................
15 : 22.5 = ........................ : ....................... [2]
(ii) Write down a mathematical word to complete the statement.
The ratios show that the two vases are ................................................. [1]
4 A cube has volume 1331 cm3.
Calculate the length of one edge of the cube.
............................................ cm [1]
5
E
F
D
A
NOT TO
7 cm SCALE
5 cm
B 4 cm C
The diagram shows a solid in the shape of a triangular prism.

AC = 5 cm, BC = 4 cm and CD = 7 cm.
Angle ABC = 90°.
(a) What does the word prism tell you about the solid in the diagram?
............................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) Show that AB = 3 cm.
[2]
(c) Calculate the volume of the prism.

Give the units of your answer.
..................................... ........... [4]

(d) On the 1 cm2 grid, complete the net of the prism.

Two faces have been drawn for you.
[3]
(e) Calculate the surface area of the prism.
............................................ cm2 [2]

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6 A cuboid has volume 288 cm3.
(a) The cuboid has length 12 cm and width 5 cm.
Calculate the height of the cuboid.
Answer(a) .......................................... cm [2]
(b) 1 cm3 of the cuboid has a mass of 4 g.
Work out the mass of the cuboid.
Answer(b) ............................................. g [1]

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E1.17 Exponential Growth &

Decay (Inc Compound Interest)
Question Paper
Level IGCSE
Level Core
Topic E1. Number
Sub-Topic E1.17 Exponential Growth & Decay(Inc
Compound Interest)
Score: /5
Percentage: /100
Grade Boundaries:
A* A B C D E U
>85% 75% 60% 45% 35% 25% <25%

1 Cheng invested $4500 at a rate of 3.5% per year compound interest.
Calculate the total amount he has after 3 years.
$ .................................................. [3]
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2 Prince Charming invests $3000 for 5 years at a rate of 4% per year simple interest.
Calculate the total interest he will receive.
Answer $ ................................................. [2]

E1.16 Finance Problems

Question Paper
Level IGCSE
Level Core
Topic E1. Number
Sub-Topic E1.16 Finance Problems
Score: /50
Percentage: /100
Grade Boundaries:
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1 Paul and Mary go on a 14 night cruise in the Mediterranean.
(a) The price of the cruise is $237 per person per night.
A tax of 6% is added to this price.
Find the total amount Paul and Mary pay for this cruise.
$ .................................................. [3]
(b) At a port Mary buys 2 bottles of sun cream.

Each bottle costs $7.89 .
Work out the change she receives from $20.
$ .................................................. [2]
(c) Paul and Mary leave the ship at 09 23 to tour Pisa.

3
The tour lasts for 6 hours.
4
Find the time when the tour finishes.
.................................................. [2]
(d) The ship leaves at 18 40 to sail to the next port.

It sails 270 km at an average speed of 32.4 km/h.
Find the time when the ship arrives.
.................................................. [3]
(e) There are 1800 passengers on the ship.

They are in the ratio males : females = 5 : 4.
Work out the number of male passengers.
.................................................. [2]
2 Sonia earns $8.12 for each hour she works.

She works for 35 hours each week.
Work out how much she earns each week.

$ .................................................. [1]
3 This is a graph for converting between dollars ($) and pounds (£).
60
50
40
Pounds
(£)
30
20
10
0 20 40 60 80 100
Dollars ($)
(a) Use the graph to convert $80 to pounds.
£ .................................................. [1]
(b) Daniyar changes £100 to dollars.
Work out how many dollars he receives.
$ .................................................. [2]
4 Apples cost $1.12 for each kilogram.
Calculate the cost of 4.5 kilograms of apples.
$ ................................................... [1]
5 (a) A farmer has 45 horses and 20 cows.
(i) Write this as a ratio horses : cows.

........................ : ........................ [1]
(ii) The farmer wants the ratio horses : cows to equal 5 : 3.

He keeps his 45 horses but buys some more cows.
Work out the number of cows he must buy.
.................................................. [2]
(b) Three years ago the farmer invested $3750 at a rate of 4% per year compound interest.
(i) Calculate the total value of his investment after the 3 years.
$ .................................................. [3]
(ii) The farmer wants to spend his investment on buying goats.

Goats cost $126 each.
Work out the maximum number of goats he can buy and how much money is left over.
Number of goats ....................................................
Amount of money left over $ .................................................. [4]
(c) The farmer grows carrots.

In 2014 the selling price for carrots was $96 per tonne.
In 2015 this selling price increased by 18%.
Work out the increase in the selling price from 2014 to 2015.
$ .................................................. [1]
(d) The farmer has 20 female sheep.

Each sheep has 0, 1, 2 or 3 lambs.
The table shows this information.
Number Number of
of lambs sheep
0 1
1 4
2 12
3 3
(i) Calculate the mean number of lambs per sheep.
.................................................. [3]
(ii) The farmer takes 1 lamb away from each of the sheep with 3 lambs.
These lambs are given to 3 of the 4 sheep that have 1 lamb.
Complete the table after the farmer has done this.
Number Number of
of lambs sheep
0
1
2
3 0
[2]
(iii) Explain why the mean number of lambs per sheep does not change.
....................................................................................................................................................... [1]
6 Sonia works in a toy shop.
(a) (i) One week she works for 30 hours and is paid $180.
Calculate the amount she is paid per hour.
Answer(a)(i) $ ................................................. [1]
(ii) The next week Sonia works for 38 hours and is paid $220.
Find the difference in her pay per hour for these two weeks.
Answer(a)(ii) $ ................................................. [2]
(b) The shop sells bags of 40 marbles.

One bag has marbles in the ratio red : blue : green = 1 : 3 : 4.
(i) Calculate the number of marbles of each colour.
Answer(b)(i) Red = ................ , blue = ................ , green = ................ [2]

(ii) A second bag of 40 marbles contains 11 red marbles, 9 blue marbles and 20 green marbles.
All the marbles from the two bags are mixed together.
Write down the ratio of marbles red : blue : green.

Answer(b)(ii) ............... : ............... : ............... [2]
(c) Thilo and Toby buy some boats and trains from the toy shop.
The cost of one boat is b cents and the cost of one train is t cents.
(i) Toby buys 3 boats and 4 trains for $5.70 .
Complete this equation.
3b + 4t = ..............
[1]
(ii) Thilo buys 1 boat and 2 trains for $2.40 .
Write this information as an equation.
......................................... = .......................
[2]
(iii) Solve your two equations to find the cost of a boat and the cost of a train.
Answer(c)(iii) Cost of a boat = ....................................... cents
Cost of a train = ....................................... cents [3]
(d) Train track costs 99 cents per 20 cm.
Calculate the cost of buying 3.4 metres of train track.
Answer(d) $ ................................................ [3]

E9.3
Mean/Median/Mode/Range
Question Paper
Level IGCSE
Level Core
Topic E9. Statistics
Sub-Topic E9.3 Mean/Median/Mode/Range
Score: /8
Percentage: /100
Grade Boundaries:
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1 The table shows the temperature each night for a week.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

–3 °C 1 °C – 4 °C –2 °C 5 °C 3 °C –1 °C
(a) Which night was the coldest?
.................................................. [1]
(b) Find the difference between the temperature on Monday night and the temperature on Tuesday night.
..............................................°C [1]
(c) Find the range.
..............................................°C [1]
(d) Find the median.
..............................................°C [1]
2 7, 1, 2, 5, 2, 8, 6
For the numbers in the list, write down ................................................... [1]
(a) the range,
................................................... [1]
(b) the mode,
(c) the median.

................................................... [2]
E9.6 Correlation
Question Paper
Level IGCSE
Level Core
Topic E9. Statistics
Sub-Topic E9.6 Correlation
Score: /3
Percentage: /100
Grade Boundaries:
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What type of correlation is shown by the scatter diagram?
.................................................. [1]
2 The scatter diagram shows the number of sun hats and ice creams sold by a shop each day for two weeks.
40
30
Number of
ice creams 20
sold
10
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Number of sun hats sold
(a) Write down the type of correlation shown by the diagram.
Answer(a) ................................................ [1]
(b) Describe the relationship between the number of sun hats sold and the number of ice creams sold.
Answer(b) ...........................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................. [1]
E6.1 Bearings
Question Paper
Level IGCSE
Level Core
Topic E6. Trigonometry
Sub-Topic E6.1 Bearings
Score: /28
Percentage: /100
Grade Boundaries:
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1 (a) The scale drawing shows port A and port B.

The scale is 1 centimetre represents 15 kilometres.
North
North
Scale: 1 cm to 15 km
A ship sails from port A to port B.
(i) Measure the bearing of port B from port A.
.................................................. [1]
(ii) Find the actual distance from port A to port B.
............................................. km [2]
(iii) The ship then sails from port B to port C.

Port C is 90 km from port B on a bearing of 146°.
On the scale drawing mark the position of port C. [2]

(b) Another ship sails from port P to port Q.

It then sails from port Q to port R before returning to port P.
North
Q North NOT TO
SCALE
84°
North
67° R
43°
(i) Find angle RPQ.
Angle RPQ = ................................................. [1]
(ii) Find the bearing of port P from port R.
.................................................. [2]
(c)
North T
NOT TO
356 km SCALE
S
267 km
Port T is 267 km east and 356 km north of port S.
Calculate the distance ST.
ST = ............................................ km [2]
2 Burton City is a football team.
(a) Burton City has 1732 supporters who want to travel to the next game.
The football club hires some buses.
Each bus seats 52 supporters.
(i) Work out the number of buses needed to take these supporters to the game.
.................................................. [2]
(ii) The cost of the buses will be shared equally amongst these supporters.
Each bus costs $198 to hire.
Work out the amount that each supporter must pay.

Give your answer correct to the nearest 10 cents.
$ ................................................. [3]
(b) Adam and Mabel are two supporters.

The scale drawing shows the positions of Adam’s home, A, and Mabel’s home, M.
The scale is 1 centimetre represents 500 metres.
North
North
Scale: 1 cm to 500 m
M
(i) Work out the distance in kilometres from A to M.
............................................ km [2]
(ii) Burton City’s football ground is on a bearing of 105° from A and on a bearing of 068° from M.
Mark the position of the football ground on the scale drawing. [3]
(c) Teams are given points for winning or drawing games.

A win is given w points and a draw is given d points.
No points are given when the team loses.
(i) Burton City has 24 points after winning 2 games and drawing 5 games.
Complete the equation.
2w + 5d = .................... [1]
(ii) Sowton Rovers is another football team.

Sowton Rovers has 29 points after winning 3 games and drawing 4 games.
Write this information as an equation.
......................................... = ............................. [2]
(iii) Solve your two equations to find the number of points for a win and the number of points for a draw.
w = .................................................
d = ................................................. [4]
(iv) Another team, Cranbrook United, has played 12 games.

It has won 4 games, drawn 5 games and lost 3 games.
Work out the number of points Cranbrook United has after 12 games.
.................................................. [1]
E6.2 2D Pythagoras &

Trigonometry (SOHCAHTOA)
Question Paper
Level IGCSE
Level Core
Topic E6. Trigonometry
Sub-Topic E6.2 2D Pythagoras & Trigonometry
(SOHCAHTOA)
Score: /6
Percentage: /100
Grade Boundaries:
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1
B
23 m NOT TO
SCALE
16°
A C
A ramp, AB, with length 23 m, slopes up at an angle of 16° to the horizontal, AC.
Use trigonometry to calculate AC.
AC = .............................................. m [2]
2
A D
93.5 m NOT TO
SCALE
B 82.5 m C
The diagram shows a rectangular field, ABCD, with a straight path, BD.
(a) Calculate the distance from C to D.
............................................... m [3]
(b) Yan walks along the edge of the field from B to C and then from C to D.
Lee walks along the straight path BD.
Work out how much further Yan walks than Lee.
............................................... m [1]

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E2.1 Using Algebra to Solve

Time Allowed: 14 minutes

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(i) Calculate the value of p when r = 5 and t = −6.

(ii) Make r the subject of the formula p = 4r − 3t.

(b) Expand the brackets and simplify.

(c) Factorise completely.

3 Rearrange the formula to make w the subject.

E2.10 Constructing Graphs &

Time Allowed: 67 minutes

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1 (a) Complete the table of values for y = 8 + 7x − x2.

(b) On the grid, draw the graph of y = 8 + 7x − x2 for 0 G x G 8.

(................ , ................) [1]

(d) (i) On the grid, draw the line y = 16. [1]

(ii) Use your line to solve the equation 8 + 7x − x2 = 16.

x = ........................ or x = ........................ [2]

(b) Write down the order of rotational symmetry of your graph.

(c) One line of symmetry crosses the graph twice.

(i) Draw this line of symmetry on the grid. [1]

3 (a) Complete the table of values for y = x 2 - 3x - 1.

(b) On the grid, draw the graph of y = x 2 - 3x - 1 for – 2  x  5.

( .................... , ....................) [1]

4 (a) (i) Complete the table of values for y = –x2 + 5x .

(ii) On the grid, draw the graph of y = –x2 + 5x for –1  x  6 .

Answer(b) (...................... , ......................) [1]

(c) Use your graph to solve the equation –x2 + 5x = –3.

Answer(c) x = ....................... or x = ....................... [2]

Answer(d)(ii) ................................................ [1]

Use the symmetry of the curve to find the value of k.

Answer(d)(iii) k = ................................................ [1]

(a) On the grid,

(i) draw the line y = 3, [1]

(b) Complete the table of values for y = 2 − 3x − x2.

(c) On the grid, draw the graph of y = 2 − 3x − x2 for -5 G x G 2. [4]

( ..................... , ...................... ) [1]

(e) Use your graphs to solve the equation 2 − 3x − x2 = 3.

x = .................... or x = ................... [2]

E2.5 Simultaneous Linear

Time Allowed: 12 minutes

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1 Solve the simultaneous equations.

2 Solve the simultaneous equations.

3 Solve the simultaneous equations.

E2.7 Sequences & nth Term

Time Allowed: 26 minutes

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1 Find the next term in each of these sequences.

(a) 3, 7, 11, 15, …

(c) 1, 9, 25, 49, …

2 Here are the first five terms in a sequence.

3 (a) A solid has 6 faces, 8 vertices and 12 edges.

Write down the mathematical name of this solid.

(b) Here is a sequence of diagrams made from identical square tiles.

Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Diagram 3 Diagram 4

(i) On the grid, draw Diagram 4. [1]

(iii) Find an expression, in terms of n, for the number of tiles in Diagram n.

(iv) Find the number of tiles in Diagram 19.