Name: ________________________

Y10 non calc practice

paper 2023
Class: ________________________

Date: ________________________

Time: 83 minutes

Marks: 74 marks

Comments:

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Q1.
Here is an identity.

x2 – y2 ≡ (x + y)(x – y)

(a) Use the identity to work out the value of 1932 – 72

You must show your working.

(2)

(b) Factorise 100a2 – 81b2

(1)
(Total 3 marks)

Q2.
The Venn diagram shows information about 50 people who are in bands.

S = singers G = guitar players

(a) How many of the people are guitar players?

(1)

(b) How many of the people are singers but not guitar players?
(1)

(c) One of the people is chosen at random.

Write down the probability that the person is

not a singer
and
not a guitar player.
(1)
(Total 3 marks)

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Q3.
A and B are independent events.

Fill in all eight missing probabilities in the diagram below.

(Total 4 marks)

Q4.

Simplify

Give your answer in the form 2m where m is an integer.

(Total 3 marks)

Q5.
Work out the value of 32
(Total 2 marks)

Q6.

Convert to a fraction.
Give your answer in its simplest form.
(Total 3 marks)

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Q7.

Meal Deal
Choose one sandwich, one drink and one snack

There are
7 different sandwiches
5 different drinks
and
3 different snacks.

(a) How many different Meal Deal combinations are there?

(2)

(b) Two of the sandwiches have cheese in them.

Three of the drinks are fizzy.
Eva picks a Meal Deal at random.

Work out the probability that the sandwich has cheese in it and the drink is fizzy.
Give your answer as a fraction.
(2)
(Total 4 marks)

Q8.

Use approximations to estimate the answer to

(Total 3 marks)

Q9.
Expand and simplify (x − 4)(2x + 3y)2
(Total 4 marks)

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Q10.

The diagram shows a rectangle inside a semicircle.

The rectangle has dimensions 16 cm by 6 cm

Work out the shaded area.

Give your answer in terms of π

(Total 4 marks)

Q11.

where r is the radius and h is the perpendicular height.

A cone has a
horizontal base of radius 5 cm
height of 15 cm
The cone contains water to a depth of 9 cm

Work out the volume of the water, in cm3

Give your answer in terms of π.
(Total 4 marks)

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Q12.
Here is the speed-time graph for a 50-second journey.

(a) Circle the acceleration, in m/s2, halfway through the journey.

0 2 20 25

(1)

(b) Work out the total distance travelled.

(2)
(Total 3 marks)

Q13.
Here is triangle ABC on a grid.

Describe a single transformation of the triangle so that

point B is invariant
point A moves to (1, 1)
point C moves to (1, –1)
(Total 3 marks)

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Q14.
A sequence of numbers is formed by the iterative process

u1 = 9

Work out the values of u2 and u3

(Total 2 marks)

Q15.

Solve the simultaneous equations

y = x2 − 6x − 20

y=4−x
You must show your working.
(Total 5 marks)

Q16.
The turning point of the graph y = (x + a)2 + b has x-coordinate –2.

(3, 1) is another point on the graph.

Work out the y-coordinate of the turning point.

(Total 3 marks)

Q17.

To complete a task in 15 days a company needs

4 people each working for 8 hours per day.

The company decides to have

5 people each working for 6 hours per day.

Assume that each person works at the same rate.

(a) How many days will the task take to complete?

You must show your working.

(3)

(b) Comment on how the assumption affects your answer to part (a).
(1)
(Total 4 marks)

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Q18.
A and B are similar solid cylinders.

base area of A : base area of B = 9 : 25

Complete these ratios.

curved surface area of A : curved surface area of B = _________ : _________

height of A : height of B = _________ : _________

(Total 2 marks)

Q19.
Which one of these is a unit of density?
Circle your answer.

cm2/g cm3/g g/cm2 g/cm3

(Total 1 mark)

Q20.
Anna plays a computer game.
Each game is a win or a loss.
She wins three quarters of her first 24 games.
She then wins her next 12 games.

For all 36 games, work out the ratio wins : losses

Give your answer in its simplest form.
(Total 3 marks)

Q21.

Simplify

Give your answer in the form where a, b and c are integers.

(Total 4 marks)

Q22.

Show that simplifies to an integer.

(Total 3 marks)

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Q23.
The vertices of a regular hexagon lie on a circle with centre O and radius 5 cm

Work out the shaded area.

Give your answer in the form where a, b and c are integers.

(Total 4 marks)

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Mark schemes

Q1.
(a) (193 + 7)(193 – 7) or (200)(186)

or 200 (×) 186

either order
M1

(200)(186) = 37 200

or

200 (×) 186 = 37 200

A1

Additional Guidance

37 200 with correct method not seen

M0A0

37 200 from 37 249 – 49 only

M0A0

37 200 from (200)(186) or 200 (×) 186 and 37 249 – 49 also given
M1A1

Do not award M1 for a ‘misread’ e.g. (193 + 2)(193 – 2)

M0A0

(b) (10a + 9b)(10a – 9b)

or

(9b + 10a)(10a – 9b)

either order
B1

Additional Guidance

Condone missing final bracket, e.g. (10a + 9b)(10a – 9b

B1

Condone a multiplication sign e.g. (10a + 9b) × (10a – 9b)

B1
[3]

Q2.
(a) 29
B1

Additional Guidance

Accept 29 out of 50

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 Do not accept or 29 : 50

(b) 4
B1

Additional Guidance

Accept 4 out of 50

Do not accept or 4 : 50

(c) or 0.34 or 34%

oe fraction
B1

Additional Guidance

Ignore attempts to simplify or convert a correct fraction

Ignore probability words

17 out of 50 or 17 in 50 or 17 : 50 is B0

however, condone 17 out of 50 or 17 in 50 with a correct fraction,

decimal or percentage (together on answer line)
B1

but do not accept 17 : 50 with a correct fraction, decimal or

percentage (together on answer line)
B0
[3]

Q3.

Mark the diagram first and only look in working space if

blanks in diagram.

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 P(B) = 0.4
B1

P(Not A) = 0.7 and 1 − their 0.4, and same probabilities on both second branches
B1ft

Any 1st event and 2nd event probability multiplied together

Follow through their values even if 0.7
wrong, but probabilities must be 0 < p < 1
M1

Full correct final probabilities

ft their probabilities
A1ft
[4]

Q4.
Alternative method 1

(84 =) (23)4 or 212

or

or 22
M1

2212 and 22
or calculation in the form
2a ÷ 2b where a – b = 10
2c × 2d where c + d = 10
M1dep

210
Accept m = 10
A1

Alternative method 2

M1

1024
M1dep

210
Accept m = 10
A1

Additional Guidance

Note that 1024 from 32 × 32 scores 2 marks if 1024 is their final numerical
answer

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 However, if they then try to find they are clearly processing

, so this would only score 0 marks without further work

If a numerical method and an index method are both attempted and an

incorrect answer is given, award up to M1M1 from the better method
[3]

Q5.

or 0.125
B1 correct expression including at least one of
changes 32 to 25
shows that the negative index means the reciprocal

shows that index means 5th root

splits the index into the multiplication of two indices
B2
[2]

Q6.

Alternative method 1

(x =) 0.288.....
and (10x =) 2.88.....
At least two 8s needed
M1

9x = 2.6 or
oe
M1dep

A1

Alternative method 2

(10x =) 2.88.....

and (100x =) 28.8.....

At least two 8s needed
M1

90x = 26 or

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 oe
M1dep

A1

Alternative method 3

(1x =) 0.288.....
and (100x =) 28.8.....
At least two 8s needed
M1

99x = 28.6 or
oe
M1dep

A1

Alternative method 4

oe fractions
M1

oe
Correct conversion to a common
denominator
M1dep

A1

Additional Guidance

Any fraction equivalent to

M1 M1 A0
[3]

Q7.
7×5×3
oe 35 × 3

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 M1

105
A1

Additional Guidance

105 given with further work

M1A0

Alternative method 1

or
oe
M1

oe
A1

Alternative method 2

their 105 from (a)

M1

or
oe
ft their 105 from (a) if 0 < probability < 1
A1ft

Additional Guidance

Ignore incorrect simplification or conversion after a correct fraction

M1A1

or with further work other than simplification or conversion

M1A0

M0A0
[4]

Q8.

or

(2.0143 =) 23 or 8

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 or

(0.49 =) 0.5 or
M1

or 10

and

(2.0143 =) 23 or 8

and

(0.49 =) 0.5 or

scores M2
M1

36
A1
[3]

Q9.
Alternative method 1

4x2 + 6xy + 6xy + 9y2

oe Allow one error
Implied by 4x2 + 12xy + … or … + 12xy + 9y2
M1

4x2 + 6xy + 6xy + 9y2 or 4x2 + 12xy + 9y2

oe Fully correct
A1

4x3 + 6x2y + 6x2y + 9xy2

or 4x3 + 12x2y + 9xy2
or − 16x2 − 24xy − 24xy − 36y2
or − 16x2 − 48xy − 36y2
oe
ft correct multiplication of their expansion by x or by −4 if
their expansion for first M1 has at least 3 terms after
simplification
M1dep

4x3 + 12x2y + 9xy2 − 16x2 − 48xy − 36y2

ft M1A0M1 if their first expansion has at least 3 terms after
simplification
A1ft

Alternative method 2

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 2x2 + 3xy − 8x − 12y
oe Allow one error
eg 2x2 + 3xy − 8x + 12y
M1

2x2 + 3xy − 8x − 12y

oe Fully correct
A1

4x3 + 6x2y − 16x2 − 24xy or (+) 6x2y + 9xy2 − 24xy −36y2

oe ft correct multiplication of their expansion by 2x or by 3y if
their expansion for first M1 has at least 3 terms after
simplification
M1dep

4x3 + 12x2y + 9xy2 − 16x2 − 48xy − 36y2

ft M1A0M1 if their first expansion has at least 3 terms after
simplification
A1ft

Additional Guidance

Terms and variables may be in any order for M and A marks

For M1 A1 M1dep terms may be seen in a grid

4x3 − 16x2 + 9xy2 − 36y2 from (x − 4)(4x2 + 9y2)

M0A0M0A0

In alt 2, condone (2y2 + 3xy − 8x − 12y)2 for M1A1 only

One error can be one incorrect term or a missing or extra term

Do not ignore fw when awarding the final A mark

If (x − 4)(2x + 3y) and (2x + 3y)2 are both attempted and no answer is given, mark both
and award the better mark
[4]

Q10.

82 + 62 or 100
M1

or 10
oe
May be on diagram
M1dep

π × their 102 ×

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 oe
M1

50π − 96
A1
[4]

Q11.
Alternative method 1

or 125π or [392.5, 392.8]

oe
M1

or r = 2
oe
r is radius of small cone
M1

or 8π or [25.12, 25.14]
Dep on 2nd M1
M1dep

117π

Accept π117 or
A1

Alternative method 2

or 125π or [392.5, 392.8]

oe
M1

oe
M1

or 8π or [25.12, 25.14]
Dep on 2nd M1

M1dep

117π

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 Accept π117 or
A1

Additional Guidance

Allow [3.14, 3.142] for π for M marks only

Answer of 367.(…)
M1M1M1A0
[4]

Q12.
(a) 0
B1

(b) × (50 + 30) × 20

oe complete method to work out the area of the trapezium
eg

or

or
40 × 20
M1

800
A1
[3]

Q13.
Alternative method 1

Rotation, 180°, (about) (–1, 1)

B2
rotation, 180°
or
rotation (about) (–1, 1)
or
turn, 180° (about) (–1, 1)
B1
rotation
or
turn, 180°
or
turn (about) (–1, 1)

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 B3

Alternative method 2

Enlargement, scale factor –1 (with centre) (–1, 1)

B2
enlargement, scale factor –1
B1
enlargement (with centre) (–1, 1)
B3

Alternative method 3

Reflection in (–1, 1)
there are no part marks in this method
B3

Additional Guidance

Allow B instead of (–1, 1) throughout

Compound transformation
B0
[3]

Q14.
0.5
oe
B1

–8
ft any value other than 1
B1ft

Additional Guidance

If they show u2 = but simplify or convert it incorrectly, award B1 for the 1st mark, but
do not award B1(ft) for the 2nd mark

eg
B1B0

0.5 (oe) and –8 worked out, with –8 on the u2 answer line

B0B1

Non-integer answers must be given as correct decimals or correct fractions with integer
numerator and denominator

If ft, award the 2nd mark for a correct fraction with integer numerator and denominator
even if then incorrectly simplified or converted

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 If the answer line for u2 is incorrect, do not award the 1st mark for 10 = in working
[2]

Q15.

Alternative method 1
x2 − 6x − 20 = 4 − x
M1

x2 − 5x − 24 ( = 0 )
ft one error in collection of terms with all terms correctly
collected on one side
M1

( x − 8 )( x + 3 ) ( = 0 ) or ( x + a )( x + b ) ( = 0 )
where ab = ± their 24 or a + b = ± their 5
ft their quadratic
or quadratic formula (allow one error)
M1

x = 8 and y = −4 or x = −3 and y = 7
A1

x = 8 and y = −4 and x = −3 and y = 7

SC2 for both (8, −4) and (−3, 7) by trial and improvement
SC1 for either (8, −4) or (−3, 7) by trial and improvement
A1

Alternative method 2
y = (4 − y )2 − 6 (4 − y) − 20

or y = 16 − 8y + y2 − 24 + 6y − 20

or y = y2 − 2y − 28
allow one error in rearrangement
of y = 4 − x
M1

y2 − 3y − 28 (= 0)
ft one error in expansion and collection of terms with all
terms correctly collected on one side
M1

(y − 7) (y + 4) (= 0) or (y + a) (y + b) (= 0)
where ab = ± their 28 or a + b = ± their 3
ft their quadratic
or quadratic formula (allow one error)
M1

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 y = −4 and x = 8 or y = 7 and x = −3
A1

y = −4 and x = 8 and y = 7 and x = −3

SC2 for both (8, −4) and (−3, 7) by trial and improvement
SC1 for either (8, −4) or (−3, 7) by trial and improvement
A1

Additional Guidance
Substituting x = y − 4 into quadratic is two errors in rearrangement of y = 4 − x
M0

Substituting x = y − 4 into quadratic followed by collection of terms with all terms

correctly collected on one side y2 − 15y + 20 (= 0) (allow one error)
M0M1

Substituting x = y − 4 into quadratic

followed by y2 − 15y + 20 (= 0)

followed by attempt to factorise quadratic where ab = ± their 20 or a + b = ± their 15

M0M1M1
[5]

Q16.
(x – – 2)2 or (x + 2)2 or a = 2
oe implied by x2 + 2x + 2x + 4 (+ b)
or x2 + 4x + 4 (+ b)
M1

1 = (3 + 2)2 + b
oe
M1dep

–24
accept (–2, –24)
A1

Additional Guidance

(x – 2)2
M0

1 = (3 – 2)2 + b
M0
[3]

Q17.

(a) Alternative method 1

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 15 × or 12

or

15 × or 20

or

× or or

oe
M1

their 12 ×

or

their 20 ×

or

their × 15
M1dep

16
A1

Alternative method 2

4 × 15 × 8 or 480
M1

their 480 ÷ 5 ÷ 6
M1dep

16
A1

(b) If one person works at a slower rate the answer will be higher
or
If some of the people work at a faster rate the task will take less time to
complete
oe
B1
[4]

Q18.

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 9 : 25
oe ratio
B1

3:5
oe ratio

allow
B1

Additional Guidance

25 : 9
B0

5:3
B0

Answers transposed
B0B0
[2]

Q19.
g/cm3
B1
[1]

Q20.

24 ×
or 24 ÷ 4 (× 3) or 6 (× 3)
oe
or 18
or 18 : 6
M1

30 : 6
A1
5:1
ft their ratio written in simplest form
B1ft

Additional Guidance

15 : 3 or 10 : 2
M1A1B0

answer 1 : 5
M1A0B1ft

answer 6 : 30
M1A0B0ft

18 : 24 then 3 : 4

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 M1A0B1ft
[3]

Q21.

oe
stated or in correct place in expression or implied by
multiplier of 2 or 4
B1

oe
stated or in correct place in expression or implied by
multiplier of 2 or 4

B1

oe rationalisation of their denominator

M1

oe in the form where A is a positive integer

A1

Additional Guidance

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 B1B1

B1B1M1

B1B1M1A1

B1B1 awarded, incorrect simplification, then correct method to rationalise

B1B1M1
[4]

Q22.
Alternative method 1

numerator allow for

or

denominator
M1

allow consistent use of for

M1dep

4 with M1M1 awarded

A1

Alternative method 2

numerator allow for

or

denominator
M1

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 allow consistent use of for
M1dep

4 with M1M1 awarded

A1

Alternative method 3

allow
M1

oe rationalised
M1dep

4 with M1M1 awarded

A1

Additional Guidance

Condone answer 4 and –6 from use of = ±5

M1M1A1
[3]

Q23.
52 × π (÷ 6) or 25π (÷ 6)
oe
allow 3.14 or better for π throughout
M1

× 5 × 5 × sin 60

or × 5 × 2.5 tan 60

oe correct method to work out the area of the triangle or the

area of the hexagon
implied by 75 sin 60 or 37.5 tan 60

or oe
M1

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 oe eg
implied by correct answer
A1

oe in correct form

eg

Additional Guidance

Using Pythagoras to work out the perpendicular height of the triangle

may lead to an area of for the triangle or for the

area of the hexagon
2nd M1
[4]

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