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Mathematics (Linear) – 1380

Paper 4 (Calculator)
Pythagoras
Past Paper Questions
Arranged by Topic

Materials required for examination Items included with question papers

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millimetres, protractor, compasses,
pen, HB pencil, eraser, calculator.
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There are 26 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 100.
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Formulae: Higher Tier

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Volume of a prism = area of cross section × length

cross
section

length

Volume of sphere = 34 πr 3 Volume of cone = 13 πr 2h

Surface area of sphere = 4πr 2 Curved surface area of cone = πrl

r
l h

In any triangle ABC The Quadratic Equation

C The solutions of ax 2 + bx + c = 0
where a ≠ 0, are given by
b a
−b ± (b 2 − 4ac )
x=
B 2a
A
c

a b c
Sine Rule = =
sin A sin B sin C

Cosine Rule a2 = b2 + c 2– 2bc cos A

Area of triangle = 12 ab sin C

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1.
C
Diagram NOT
accurately drawn
12 cm

A B
14 cm

ABC is a right-angled triangle.

AB = 14 cm.
BC = 12 cm.

Calculate the length of AC.

Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

............................ cm Q1
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2. B

Diagram NOT
accurately drawn
9 cm

A 6 cm C

ABC is a right-angled triangle.

AC = 6 cm.
BC = 9 cm.

Work out the length of AB.

Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

Q
.............................. cm
(Total 3 marks)

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3.
Diagram NOT
accurately drawn
B

10 cm

A C
20 cm

In triangle ABC,

AB = 10 cm
AC = 20 cm
angle BAC = 90°

Work out the length of BC.

Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
You must state the units in your answer.

............................ .................. Q

(Total 4 marks)

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4. A Diagram NOT
accurately drawn

7 cm

B C
8 cm

ABC is a right-angled triangle.

AB = 7 cm,
BC = 8 cm.

(a) Work out the area of the triangle.

............................. cm2
(2)

(b) Work out the length of AC.

Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.

............................... cm
(3)

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