PORT SHEPSTONE ISLAMIC SCHOOL

MATHEMATICS
NOVEMBER EXAMINATION PAPER 1
GRADE 8
2023
Examiner: B. Gundani Moderator: S. Tarira

Date: 15 November 2023

TIME: 2 Hours TOTAL: 100

NAME : …………………………………………………………. CLASS:…………….

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION QUESTION MARK

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1. This question paper consists of 10 questions. 2

• Section A is multiple choice. 3
• Section B is free response.
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2. Answer ALL the questions on the spaces provided.
3. Clearly show ALL calculations that you have used in 5
determining yours answers. 6
4. Round off answers to TWO decimal places if the degree of
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accuracy is not specified.
5. Write neatly and legibly. 8

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TOTAL

This question paper consists of 13 printed pages.

November Examination Paper 1 2023 [Turn over
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SECTION A
Answer ALL the questions.
Circle the letter of the correct answer.

QUESTION 1

1.1 Which number below is irrational?

A 0,5
B 25

C 5
D – 30,1
(1)
1.2 Which number below is rational?
A − 25

B 31
C 0,6
D 
(1)
1.3 9 × – 3 =
A –9× –3
B –3 ×9
C –9+3
D 9×3
(1)

1.4 – 10 + 10 =
A – 10 – 10
B 10 + 10
C 10
D 10 – 10
(1)
1.5 y5 × y =
A 2y5
B 2y6
C y5
D y6
(1)
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1.6 Complete the following flow diagram:

A 45
B 4
C – 0,1
D 40
(1)
1.7 Given the following number pattern , the 8 term is …
th

1 ; 5 ; 9 ; 13 ; ….
A 17
B 21
C 25
D 29
(1)

1.8 State the coefficient of xy in the expression :

3x – 30x2y + 20xy – 50xy2
A 3

B – 30
C 20
D – 50
(1)
1.9 Solve the equation : 3(1 – x) = – 12 – 4x
A –9

B 2,14
C 15
D – 15
(1)
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1.10 A straight line segment passing through A, B and C is drawn below.

The coordinates of C are :

A (0; –2)
B (2 ; 0)
C (4 ; 2)
D (2 ; 4)
(1)
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SECTION B

Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.

QUESTION 2

2.1 Given the following numbers: 54, 60 and 300.

Determine :

2.1.1 the lowest common multiple (LCM) of the numbers above.

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(3)
2.1.2 the highest common factor (HCF) of the numbers above.
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(2)
2.2 Yusuf needs 7 cups of sugar to make 84 muffins. How many cups of sugar
are required to make 1200 muffins?
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(3)
2.3 Fathima invests R5 000 for 3 years at 8% p.a. simple interest. What is the
total value of Fathima’s investment after 3 years?
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(3)
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QUESTION 3

DO NOT USE A CALCULATOR IN THIS QUESTION. SHOW ALL YOUR WORKING.

3.1 Calculate :
47 – 78 – ( – 64 ) =
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(3)
3.2 2 2 + 16 + 3 − 64 =
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(3)
3.3 ( – 1 × 8 ) + (7 – 5) =
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(2)
3.4 12 × 3 + 8 × – 2 + 7 × 0 =
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(3)
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QUESTION 4

DO NOT USE A CALCULATOR IN THIS QUESTION. SHOW ALL YOUR WORKING.

4.1 Evaluate :
4 1
5 2
5 10
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(3)
4.2 4.2.1 Increase 12 by 50%
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(2)
4.2.2 decrease 32 by 45%
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(2)
4.3 The diagram below shows a plan of a garden. The garden is rectangular in
shape and has an area of 400m2

4.3.1 The lawn is 55% of the garden. Calculate the area of the lawn.
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(2)
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4.3.2 In the garden the vegetable patch has an area of 46,2m 2. The
orchard has an area of 133,6m2. What percentage of the garden is
taken by the vegetable patch and the orchard?
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(2)
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QUESTION 5

DO NOT USE A CALCULATOR IN THIS QUESTION. SHOW ALL YOUR WORKING.

5.1 Calculate : 2,1 × 3,32

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(3)
5.2 5.2.1 The local grocer sells sweets at R0,15 each. How much money most
Uwais take with him to the shop if he wants to buy 23 sweets?
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(2)
5.2.2 Rihanna went to the tuck-shop with R50. She bought a packet of
chips for R12,50 , gumball for R6,70 and fruit juice for R16,50. How
much change did she receive after buying all these items?
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(2)
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QUESTION 6
Simplify the following :
6.1 xo + xo
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6.2 20x5 × 3x4 (2)
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(2)
6.3 39y5 ÷ 3y3
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(2)
6.4 10m 4
5m 6
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(2)
6.5 (2 x )  (3x )
3 3 2 2

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(3)
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QUESTION 7
7.1 Given the sequence: 21 ; 28 ; 35 ; 42 ; 49 ; …
Describe the sequence in your own words.
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(3)
7.2 Given the sequence: – 10 ; – 17 ; – 24 ; – 31 ; – 38 ; …
7.2.1 State the common difference of the sequence
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7.2.2 Hence or otherwise write down T6 and T7
T6 = ________________
T7 = ________________

(2)
7.3 The first four patterns in a sequence are shown below.

Each pattern is made from dots and one – centimetre lines.

The area of each small square is 1 cm2.

Use the table below and pattern above to determine the values of
a ,b ,c and d.
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a = ________________________________________________________
b = ________________________________________________________
c = ________________________________________________________
d = ________________________________________________________
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QUESTION 8
8.1 Simplify the following :
8.1.1 – 5 + 3ab – 3 – 7ab
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(2)
8.1.2 10xy2 – 12x2y – 13xy2 + 20x2y
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(2)
8.2 Given the expression : y = – 3x3 – 2x2 + 4x + 2
Determine the value of y if x = – 2 .
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(3)
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8.3 12m 2 − 18mn + 4m

Simplify :
2m
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(3)
8.4 Remove brackets and simplify :
5(a – 5) – 2(a + 3)
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(3)
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QUESTION 9
Solve the following equations:
9.1 3(x + 2) = 2(x + 1)
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(3)
9.2 1
(6 + 8 x ) = 7(x − 1) − 2
2
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(3)
9.3 62x – 1 = 36
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(3)
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QUESTION 10
The graph below shows the cost per month for three cell phone companies.

10.1 Which graph represents a non-linear relationship?

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10.2 10.2.1 What is the initial monthly fee for Cell P?
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(1)
10.2.2 Which graph shows a constant relationship?
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(1)
10.3 Which cell phone company should you choose if you spend more than 75
minutes per month on the phone?
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(2)
10.4 Which cell phone company should you choose if you spend less than 75
minutes per month on the phone?
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(2)
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GRAND TOTAL : 100