Grade 10
Mathematics
Paper 1
Mock Exam 1
November 2016
Marks: 100
Time: 2 hours
This question paper consists of 7 pages
Mathematics P1 Grade 10 E-Classroom Nov 2016
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions and information carefully before answering the questions.
1. This question paper consists of 7 questions.
2. Answer ALL the questions.
3. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera that you have used in
determining your answers.
4. Answers only will not necessarily be awarded full marks.
5. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non‐programmable and
non‐graphical) unless stated otherwise.
6. If necessary, round off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise.
7. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
8. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
9. Write neatly and legibly.
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QUESTION 1
1.1 Simplify the following:
1.1.1 6 5 6 subtracted from 8 10 15 (3)
1.1.2 8 5 2 2 8 (5)
1.1.3 (7)
1.2 Factorise the following completely:
1.2.1 15 3 5 (3)
1.2.2 8 (3)
1.3 What type of number is √ 6 if:
1.3.1 2? (1)
1.3.2 10? (1)
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QUESTION 2
2.1 Solve for
2.1.1 6 7 (3)
2.1.2 5. 2 320 (3)
2.1.3 1 2 , illustrate your answer graphically. (6)
2.2 Solve for and simultaneously:
3 0
4 2 (6)
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QUESTION 3
A public swimming pool kept the record, reflected in the table below, of the total of visitors
per day that visited it during the first week of the December holiday.
Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Visitors 352 324 268 240
3.1 How many visitors were there on Wednesday and Saturday if the difference between
the number of visitors on successive days stays constant? (2)
3.2 Determine a general formula for the total of visitors per day for the above pattern.
(3)
3.3 How many visitors could be expected on the 11th day of the December holiday, if the
pattern continues? (2)
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QUESTION 4
4.1 Fredrick would like to buy a new Acer computer at Compluto. Compluto offers an Acer
computer for 15 999,99 cash or a monthly payment of R535 over a period of
36 months. Due to his financial situation, Fredrick decides that he would prefer to
make use of the monthly offer.
4.1.1 Calculate the amount that Fredrick will pay for the Acer computer. (1)
4.1.2 Determine the interest rate that Fredrick will be paying. (5)
4.2 Sam is planning a holiday trip to Disney World in Paris. He decided to invest his
savings of R55 000 at a 5,6% compound interest per annum. After a year he invests
another R30 000 at the same interest rate. By the end of the second year, he
withdraws R29 500, to pay for his holiday package.
4.2.1 By making use of a time line, calculate how much will Sam receive at the end of
the third year. (6)
4.2.2 If on the day of departure, the exchange rate is predicted to be £ 1 R22,78,
determine (in £) how much spending money will Sam have on that day. (2)
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QUESTION 5
Given, is the graph defined by , with the intercepts at 3; 0) and
3; 0 . A 2; 5 and B are points that lie on . is a point on 3 with
0; 3 as the intercept.
2; 5
5.1 Determine the value of and . (8)
5.2 Determine the distance between point and (3)
5.3 Write down the coordinates of the turning point of . (1)
5.4 Write down the equation of the asymptote of . (1)
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QUESTION 6
The diagram below illustrate two functions, 1 and 2 5.
6.1 Write down the asymptotes of (1)
6.2 Write down the gradient of (1)
6.3 For which value/s of x would:
6.3.1 0 (1)
6.3.2 0 (2)
6.4 Determine the equation of if 3 (1)
6.5 Draw the equation of , indicate all asymptotes and intercepts (6)
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QUESTION 7
7.1 The event A and B are mutually exclusive. and 0,54.
Calculate ). (3)
7.2 A study has been conducted on holiday activities for a group of grade 10 learners. 120
learners participated in the study. The study found that:
62 learners watch TV
73 learners go to the beach
8 learners watch TV and go to the beach, but not the cinema
13 learners watch TV and go to the cinema, but not the beach
52 learners go the cinema
15 learners do all 3 activities
18 learners only go to the beach
7.2.1 Draw a Venn diagram to illustrate the above information. (6)
7.2.2 Calculate how many learners watch TV only. (1)
7.2.3 Determine the number of learners that did not watch TV or did not go to the
beach or the cinema. (1)
7.2.4 What is the probability that a learner goes to the beach and to the cinema? (2)
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