Name: …………………..…………….……………… Class: ………………………….

Year 9 Common Test

2019
Stage 5 Mathematics

General Instructions
• Working time – 90 minutes. Total marks (92)
• Write using black pen. • Attempt all questions.
• NESA-approved calculators may be used. • Marks for each question are
• All necessary working should be shown in every indicated.
question.
• Answer in the space provided.

Syllabus reference and Outcomes Assessed Marks

Linear Relationships
MA5.1-6NA determines the midpoint, gradient and length of an interval, and graphs linear relationships
MA5.2-9NA uses the gradient-intercept form to interpret and graph linear relationships (12)
MA5.3-8NA uses formulas to find midpoint, gradient and distance on the Cartesian plane, and applies standard
forms of the equation of a straight line
Length, Area, Surface Area and Volume
MA5.1-8MG – calculates the areas of composite shapes, and the surface areas of rectangular and triangular
prisms
MA5.2-11MG – calculates the surface areas of right prisms, cylinders and related composite solids
MA5.3-13MG – applies formulas to find the surface areas of right pyramids, right cones, spheres and related
(21)
composite solids
MA5.2-12MG – applies formulas to calculate the volumes of composite solids composed of right prisms and
cylinders
MA5.3-13MG – applies formulas to find the volumes of right pyramids, right cones, spheres and related
composites solids
Right Trigonometry
MA5.1-10MG applies trigonometry, given diagrams, to solve problems, including problems involving angles of
(18)
elevation and depression
MA5.2-13MG applies trigonometry to solve problems, including problems involving bearings
Algebra: expressions, equations, inequalities, quadratic expressions and algebraic fractions
MA5.2-8NA solves linear and simple quadratic equations, linear inequalities and linear simultaneous equations, (28)
rearranges literal equations
Working Mathematically
MA5.1-1WM – uses appropriate terminology, diagrams and symbols in mathematical contexts
MA5.2-2WM – interprets mathematical or real-life situations, systematically applying appropriate strategies to (13)
solve problems
MA5.2-3WM – constructs arguments to prove and justify results

Total (92)
 Section 1: Linear Relationships (12 Marks)

1. a) Complete the table for =

y 2x − 5 2

x -1 0 1 2 3 4

2
b) Draw the graph of this line on the grid provided
1
c) Give the co-ordinates of the x intercept
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1
d) Show, algebraically, that the point (6, 7) lies on
this line
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e) What is the equation of the line which is: 3

(i) perpendicular to =
y 2 x − 5 passing through (ii) parallel to =
y 2 x − 5 passing through the
the origin? point (-1, 2)?

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2. Determine the equation of these lines

x -2 -1 0 1 2 3
a) b)

y -1 -2 -3 -4 -5
(2, 4)

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 Section 2: Surface Area and Volume (21 Marks)

1. Find the perimeter of this design, to the nearest cm? 2

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2. Calculate the shaded area of this shape correct to 1 decimal 3

place

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12 m
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3. ABCD is a rhombus with side length of 5 cm. Its diagonals intersect at E and EC = 3 cm. 2
Eddie calculates the area of ABCD to be 48 cm2.

Is Eddie correct? Give reasons. B C

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A D
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2
4. Find the surface area, correct to the nearest m , of :
a) a rectangular prism with length = 15 ⋅ 3m breadth = 9 ⋅ 4 m and height = 8 ⋅ 2 m
2
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b) a pyramid with a slant height of 1 ⋅ 6 m and square base with side length of 1 ⋅ 3m 2

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5. The prism shown has a uniform cross-section with an area of 10 cm 2
and a height of 14 cm .
2

a) Shade the cross-section and label the height on the diagram clearly 1

b) Find the volume of this prism

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2

6. a) Calculate the volume of this solid in terms of π

1m
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________________________________________________________ 3m
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________________________________________________________ 4m 2

b) Find its capacity to the nearest litre (given 1 m3 = 1000 L )

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2m
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7. Perfect Pools makes rectangular pools with a trapezoidal cross-section and each pool is made to a
specified width of 4 metres, depth of 1m at the shallow end and 2m at the deep end but customers
decide the length l of the pool (see the diagram). 1

l a) Write down the formula for the volume of the pool in

terms of the length l
1m
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2m 4m
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1

b) Find the volume of the pool if a customer wants the pool to be 7 metres long

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c) Find the length of the pool which would give a volume of 54 m3

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 Section 3: Algebra (28 Marks)
1. Simplify:
1
a) 3 x 2 y + 5 xy 2 − 2 y x 2 =
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b) 36 m 2 n ÷ 9 m n 2 =_____________________________ 1

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2. Expand:
1
a) −5(2a − 3) = _________________________
1
b) 3m (m + 2n) =_________________________

3. Expand and simplify:

2
a) 7 − 2( x + 3) = ___________________________

= ___________________________

2
b) 2(1 − 4 x) + 3(3 x + 4) =_____________________________

= _____________________________

4. Solve the following (giving answers as a fraction where appropriate):

x x
a) 5 x + 6 =26 b) + =2
3 2

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_________________________ 1 ___________________________
1

y
c) −7 =− 12 d) 3 x + 4 = 6 x + 31
3

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_________________________ 1 ___________________________ 2

e) 6( x + 3) + 3(2 x − 4) =
10 f) 2 y 2 − 32 =
0

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5. Solve the inequality and graph the solution on the number line

3 − 4 x ≤19 2

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f
6. In optics the formula M = is used where
f −d
1
M is magnification, f is the focal length and d is the distance from lens.
a) Find M if f = 10 and d = 8

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b) What is d , the distance from the lens, given M = 10 and f = 20 ? 2

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7. Expand these expressions (giving answers in simplest form):

1
a) ( 2 x + 1) ( 2 x − 1) =___________________________

1
b) ( y + 5) 2 = ____________________________

8. A garden bed is designed in an L-shape with dimensions in metres as shown.

a) Show that the perimeter is equal to (10 x + 50) m

2x 1
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x+9
3x + 9
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b) Find the area of the garden bed in terms of x .

2 x + 16
Expand and simplify your answer.

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 Section 4: Trigonometry (18 Marks)

1. Find the value of the pronumeral (correct to 1 decimal place): 1

x
a) = tan 88 ⋅ 3° ________________________________
9 ⋅1
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b)
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2
5⋅8 m
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y _________________________________________

c) ___________________________________
24°
2

3 ⋅ 22 mm _______________________________________
x
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2. Find θ to the nearest minute:

a) _______________________________
1
7 ⋅5
θ ___________________________________
12 ⋅1
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5
b) If sin θ = ____________________________________
7 1
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3. A rescue aircraft tows a tired swimmer to shore. The tow line is 120m long. If the angle of elevation
from the swimmer to the aircraft is 46 ⋅ 5 ° , when the aircraft is directly above the shoreline, how far
is the swimmer from the shore? (Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place)
2
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 __________________________________
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 shore _______________________________________________
4. In the diagram, A is due West of C. What is the true bearing of: 2
B
a) B from A _______________________ N
b) C from B? _______________________

55° 65°

A C

5. Max is an enthusiastic hiker who is camping in outback Northern Territory.

He sets out from his campsite and walks 15 km on a bearing of 216 ° 52 ' . He then alters

his direction walking 7 km on a bearing of 270 ° . Complete the representation of Max’s walk by
1
filling the two boxes in the diagram.

a) Determine how far south Max is from his original position, the campsite.
N 2
( Answer to the nearest kilometre)
campsite
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___________________________________________ ____ ° ____ '

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15 km

b) How far west, in km, is Max from his original position?

____ km 2
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c) Calculate the bearing of Max from his original position.

2
(Answer in degrees to the nearest minute)

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Section 5: Working Mathematically (13 Mark)

1. A number N is increased by 3 and this amount is then doubled. 1

If the result is greater than N, what values can N take?
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2. Leaky Plumbers charge an $80 call out fee for coming to your home to check a leak, then $90
per hour for the time the plumber spends fixing it. If h is the number of hours it takes to fix
the leak and C is the cost:
a) Write an equation to link C and h _________________________________
1

b) How many hours of Leaky plumbers time _____________________________________

could you get for $300?
(Answer to the nearest minute) _________________________________ 2

c) Another plumbing company, Top Taps, charges $120 call out fee and then $80 per hour.
Use simultaneous equations to find how many hours of service would make their costs equal?
2
State this cost.
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3 p 5 p2
3. Make q the subject of the formula − =
4 q 3q
2
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4. A solid gold block in the shape of a cube, with side length, π cm is melted down to make

cylinders of radius 10 π cm and height of 12 ⋅ 5cm . How many complete cylinders can be made?
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 P
5. 63°
d
W
49°

R Q
105 m

From the rooftop, P, of his apartment block, Peter observes the community garden in the courtyard, Q,
at an angle of depression of 63° . From his apartment window, W, the angle of depression is 49° .
The community garden is 105 m from the apartment block.
Find the vertical distance, PW, between the rooftop and Peter’s apartment window.

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End of Exam