Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 — 2020 May/June Paper 1 · Variant 1
0580/11/M/J/20 · 22 questions · 54 marks · ≈61 min
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Q1 · Write down the value of the 7 in the number 570 296
1 Write down the value of the 7 in the number 570 296. ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks Partial Marks 1 70 000 1
Q2 · The table shows the temperature, in °C, at midday on the first day of each month during…
2 The table shows the temperature, in °C, at midday on the first day of each month during one year in a city. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 9 11 15 19 23.5 27.5 29 28 25 19.5 14.5 10 Calculate the mean of these temperatures. ............................................. °C [2]
Mark scheme: 2 19.25 2 M1 for sum of 12 numbers ÷ 12
Q3 · Write these numbers in order, starting with the smallest
3 Write these numbers in order, starting with the smallest. 13 5 5.6% 0.065 201 89 .................... < .................... < .................... < .................... [2] smallest
Mark scheme: 3 5 13 2 B1 for 3 in correct order 5.6% 0.065 or M1 for 0.0647 0.056 0.0562 seen oe 89 201
Q4 · On each shape draw all the lines of symmetry
4 (a) On each shape draw all the lines of symmetry. [3] (b) Write down the order of rotational symmetry of this shape. ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: 4(a) Three correct lines B2 B1 for one or more correct lines and no wrong lines One correct line B1 4(b) 2 1
Q5 · A NOT TO 38° SCALE B C D In the triangle ABC, AB = AC and angle BAC = 38°
5 A NOT TO 38° SCALE B C D In the triangle ABC, AB = AC and angle BAC = 38°. BCD is a straight line. Work out angle ACD. Angle ACD = .................................................. [3]
Mark scheme: 5 109 3 M1 for (180 – 38) ÷ 2 oe M1 for 180 – their ACB
Q6 · Diego flies from Madrid to Buenos Aires
6 (a) Diego flies from Madrid to Buenos Aires. His flight leaves at 20 55 and arrives at 03 50 local time. The local time in Buenos Aires is 5 hours behind the local time in Madrid. Work out, in hours and minutes, the time the flight takes. ................... h ................... min [2] (b) Diego changes 200 euros into Argentine Peso. The exchange rate is 1 euro = 24.8 pesos. Work out how many pesos he receives. ....................................... pesos [1] (c) The distance between Madrid and Buenos Aires is 10 050 km. Diego’s return flight takes 12 hours 30 minutes. Calculate the average speed, in km/h, for the return flight. ........................................ km/h [1]
Mark scheme: 6(a) 11[h] 55[min] 2 B1 for 08 50 or 15 55 or 6[h] 55[min] seen 6(b) 4960 1 6(c) 804 1
Q7 · Rectangle A measures 3 cm by 8 cm
7 Rectangle A measures 3 cm by 8 cm. 8 cm NOT TO 3 cm A SCALE Five rectangles congruent to A are joined to make a shape. NOT TO SCALE Work out the perimeter of this shape. ........................................... cm [2]
Mark scheme: 7 86 2 M1 for correct method to find the perimeter e.g. (8 + 3) × 2 × 5 – 3 × 8 If 0 scored, SC1 for answer 98
Q8 · Find the highest odd number that is a factor of 60 and a factor of 90
8 Find the highest odd number that is a factor of 60 and a factor of 90. ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: 8 15 1
Q9 · Y 4 3 2 Q 1 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 0 1 2 3 4 x – 1 P – 2 – 3 – 4 (a) Write PQ as a column vector
9 y 4 3 2 Q 1 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 0 1 2 3 4 x – 1 P – 2 – 3 – 4 (a) Write PQ as a column vector. [1] f p (b) Write 3PQ as a single vector. [1] f p
Mark scheme: 9(a) −5 1 3 9(b) −15 1 FT their (a) 9
Q10 · Work out the size of one interior angle of a regular 9-sided polygon
10 Work out the size of one interior angle of a regular 9-sided polygon. ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 10 140 2 M1 for 360 ÷ 9
Q11 · A cone has radius 4.5 cm and height 10.4 cm
11 A cone has radius 4.5 cm and height 10.4 cm. Calculate, in terms of r, the volume of the cone. 1 2 [The volume, V, of a cone with radius r and height h is V = rr h .] 3 .......................................... cm3 [2]
Mark scheme: 11 70.2π 2 1 M1 for [π] × 4.52 × 10.4 3
Q12 · The nth term of a sequence is 60 - 8n
12 (a) The nth term of a sequence is 60 - 8n . Find the largest number in this sequence. ................................................. [1] (b) Here are the first five terms of a different sequence. 12 19 26 33 40 Find an expression for the nth term of this sequence. ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 12(a) 52 1 12(b) 7n + 5 oe final answer 2 B1 for 7n + a or bn + 5 b ≠ 0
Question 13
13 Factorise completely. 21a 2 + 28ab ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 13 7a(3a + 4b) final answer 2 B1 for partial factorisation 7(3a2 + 4ab) or a(21a + 28b)
Q14 · The diagram shows a trapezium
14 The diagram shows a trapezium. ( 97 - 3x)° NOT TO SCALE ( 69 + 5x)° Work out the value of x. x = .................................................. [3]
Mark scheme: 14 7 3 M2 for 166 + 2x = 180 or better or M1 for 97 – 3x + 69 + 5x = 180 oe
Question 15
15 Simplify. 4p 5 q 3 # p 2 q -4 ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 15 4p7q−1 2 4 pb B1 for 4p7qa or 4pbq−1 or q
Q16 · Write the number 0.0605 in standard form
16 (a) Write the number 0.0605 in standard form. ................................................. [1] (b) Calculate ( 1. 63 # 10 12 ) # ( 2.47 # 10 -1 ) . Give your answer in standard form. ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: 16(a) 6.05 × 10−2 1 16(b) 4.0261 × 1011 1
Question 17
17 Expand and simplify. ( x - 5)( x - 7) ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 17 x2 – 12x + 35 2 B1 for any three of x2, –5x, –7x, +35
Q18 · Mrs Salaman gives her class two mathematics tests
18 Mrs Salaman gives her class two mathematics tests. The scatter diagram shows information about the marks each student scored. 70 60 50 40 Test 2 30 20 10 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Test 1 (a) Write down the highest mark scored on test 1. ................................................. [1] (b) Write down the type of correlation shown in the scatter diagram. ................................................. [1] (c) Draw a line of best fit on the scatter diagram. [1] (d) Hamish scored a mark of 40 on test 1. He was absent for test 2. Use your line of best fit to find an estimate for his mark on test 2.
Mark scheme: 18(a) 66 1 18(b) Positive 1 18(c) Ruled line of best fit 1 18(d) 46 to 50 1 FT their line of best fit if a positive gradient 2 B1 for each 19 29.65 29.75 If 0 scored, SC1 for both correct but reversed
Q20 · 7 620 Without using a calculator, work out 2 - #
1 7 620 Without using a calculator, work out 2 - # . e 3 8 o 25 You must show all your working and give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form. ................................................. [4]
Mark scheme: 20 M2 M2 for correct method for common denominator 56 21 − 7 24 24 or B1 for 3 35 6 M1 their × 24 25 7 A1 20
Q21 · Lucia invests $5000 at a rate of 4.5% per year compound interest
21 Lucia invests $5000 at a rate of 4.5% per year compound interest. Calculate the value of her investment at the end of 7 years. $ .................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 21 2 7 6800 or 6804 or M1 for 5000+ 1 5.4 6803.3 to 6803.31 100
Q22 · Y 6 L 5 4 3 2 1 – 3 – 2 – 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 x – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 (a) Find the equation…
22 y 6 L 5 4 3 2 1 – 3 – 2 – 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 x – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 (a) Find the equation of line L in the form y = mx + c. y = .................................................. [2] (b) On the grid, draw a line that is perpendicular to line L. [1]
Mark scheme: 22(a) 2x − 3 2 B1 for kx – 3 or 2x + k k ≠ −3 22(b) Ruled line perpendicular to L 1
Q23 · R 65° B NOT TO SCALE 78° Q 78° 37° A C P Explain why triangle ABC is similar to triangle…
23 R 65° B NOT TO SCALE 78° Q 78° 37° A C P Explain why triangle ABC is similar to triangle PQR. ............................................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................................................. [2] BLANK PAGE
Mark scheme: 23 Angle ACB = 65˚ or M1 Angle RPQ = 37˚ 2 pairs of equal angles oe A1
What was in this paper
The subtopics covered by these 22 questions, and how many questions each got. Open one in a new tab to see every Cambridge question on it.
2Types of number2Angles1Area and perimeter1Averages and range1Equations of linear graphs1Fractions, decimals and percentages1Indices I1Ordering1Percentages1Ratio and proportion1Right-angled triangles1Scatter diagrams1Sequences1Similarity1Standard form1Surface area and volume1Symmetry1Time1Vectors in two dimensions1