Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 — 2020 May/June Paper 2 · Variant 3
0580/23/M/J/20 · 21 questions · 70 marks · ≈79 min
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Q1 · 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 From this list of numbers, write down (a) a multiple of 8…
1 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 From this list of numbers, write down (a) a multiple of 8, ................................................. [1] (b) a square number, ................................................. [1] (c) a prime number. ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks Partial Marks 1(a) 32 1 1(b) 36 1 1(c) 37 1
Q2 · 6.5 cm NOT TO SCALE 4 cm 8 cm The diagram shows a cuboid
2 6.5 cm NOT TO SCALE 4 cm 8 cm The diagram shows a cuboid. Calculate the volume of the cuboid. .......................................... cm3 [1]
Mark scheme: 2 208 1
Q3 · A NOT TO SCALE 32° B C Triangle ABC is isosceles
3 A NOT TO SCALE 32° B C Triangle ABC is isosceles. Angle ABC = 32° and AB = AC. Find angle BAC. Angle BAC = ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 3 116 2 M1 for angle ACB = 32 soi
Q4 · A train journey takes 5 hours 54 minutes
4 A train journey takes 5 hours 54 minutes. (a) The journey starts at 09 15. Find the time that the journey ends. ................................................. [1] (b) The average speed of the train for this journey is 80 km/h. Calculate the distance travelled. ........................................... km [2]
Mark scheme: 4(a) 15 09 1 Accept 3 09 pm 4(b) 472 2 M1 for 80 × their time oe or B1 for time = 5.9
Q5 · Sofia has a bag containing 8 blue beads and 7 red beads only
5 Sofia has a bag containing 8 blue beads and 7 red beads only. She takes one bead out of the bag at random and replaces it. She does this 90 times. Find the number of times she expects to take a red bead. ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 5 42 2 7 M1 for [× 90] 15
Question 6
6 Simplify. (a) p 2 # p 4 ................................................. [1] (b) m 15 ' m 5 ................................................. [1] (c) ( k3 ) 5 ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: 6(a) p 6 1 6(b) m10 1 6(c) k 15 1
Q7 · 27 Without using a calculator, work out 3 - 2
1 27 Without using a calculator, work out 3 - 2 . 4 3 You must show all your working and give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form. ................................................. [3]
Mark scheme: 7 Correct common denominator M1 Correct method M1 3 − 8 12 + 3 − 8 e.g. 1 or or 12 12 ((3 × 4) + 1) × 3 − ( ( 2 × 3 ) + 2 ) × 4 39 − 32 or 12 12 7 A1 cao 12
Q8 · The bearing of X from Y is 274°
8 The bearing of X from Y is 274°. Calculate the bearing of Y from X. ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 8 [0]94 2 M1 for 86 or 274 – 180 or for sketch with 274 marked correctly
Q9 · Calculate the area of the sector of a circle with radius 65 mm and sector angle 42°
9 Calculate the area of the sector of a circle with radius 65 mm and sector angle 42°. Give your answer in square centimetres. .......................................... cm2 [3]
Mark scheme: 9 15.5 or 15.48 to 15.49 3 B2 for 1550 or 1548 to 1549 42 2 or M2 for × π × 6.5 360 42 2 or M1 for × π × 65 360
Q10 · A solid cylinder has radius 3 cm and height 4.5 cm
10 A solid cylinder has radius 3 cm and height 4.5 cm. Calculate the total surface area of the cylinder. .......................................... cm2 [4]
Mark scheme: 10 141 or 141.3 to 141.4 4 M1 for[2 ×] π × 32 M2 for 2 × π × 3 × 4.5 or M1 for 2 × π × 3 [× 4.5]
Q11 · Y is directly proportional to the cube root of ( x + 3 )
11 y is directly proportional to the cube root of ( x + 3 ) . When x = 5, y = 2. 3 Find y when x = 24. y = ................................................. [3]
Mark scheme: 11 [y =] 1 3 M1 for y = k × 3 x + 3 M1 for y = their k × 3 24 + 3 OR y 2 1 M2 for = × oe 3 24 + 3 3 3 5 + 3
Q12 · The total perimeter of a semicircle is 19.02 cm
12 The total perimeter of a semicircle is 19.02 cm. Calculate the radius of the semicircle. ............................................ cm [3]
Mark scheme: 12 3.7[0] or 3.689 to 3.699… 3 19.02 M2 for 2 + π or M1 for 2 r + π r [ = 19.02] oe
Q13 · Y 4 3 2 R 1 x 0 1 2 3 4 Write down the three inequalities that define the region R
13 y 4 3 2 R 1 x 0 1 2 3 4 Write down the three inequalities that define the region R. ................................................. ................................................. ................................................. [4]
Mark scheme: 13 x + y < 4 4 B3 for any two correct or B1 for y ⩾ 1.5 y ⩾ 1.5 B2 for x + y < 4 or y ⩽ 2x + 1 or x + y = 4 and y = 2x + 1 or with incorrect y ⩽ 2x + 1 inequality signs or B1 for x + y = 4 or y = 2x + 1 or SC3 for > instead of ⩾ etc.
Q14 · The diagram shows the speed–time graph of a train journey between two stations
14 The diagram shows the speed–time graph of a train journey between two stations. 12 NOT TO SCALE Speed (m/s) 0 0 40 250 300 Time (s) (a) Find the acceleration of the train during the first 40 seconds. ......................................... m/s2 [1] (b) Calculate the distance between the two stations. ............................................. m [3]
Mark scheme: 14(a) 0.3 oe 1 14(b) 3060 3 1 M2 for ( 300 + 210 ) × 12 oe 2 or M1 for one correct part area
Q15 · The table shows the amount of money, $x, given to a charity by each of 60 people
15 The table shows the amount of money, $x, given to a charity by each of 60 people. Amount ($x) 0 1 x G 20 20 1 x G 25 25 1 x G 35 35 1 x G 50 50 1 x G 100 Frequency 21 16 6 10 7 Calculate an estimate of the mean. $ ................................................. [4]
Mark scheme: 15 28.33 or 28.3 or 28.33… 4 M1 for midpoints soi M1 for use of ∑fx M1 dep for ∑fx ÷ 60
Q16 · Paddy and Anna each invest $2000 for 5 years
16 Paddy and Anna each invest $2000 for 5 years. Paddy earns simple interest at a rate of 1.25% per year. Anna earns compound interest at a rate of r % per year. At the end of 5 years, Paddy’s investment is worth the same as Anna’s investment. Calculate the value of r. r = ................................................. [5]
Mark scheme: 16 1.22 or 1.219 to 1.22 5 2000 × 5 × 1.25 M1 for SI = 100 2000 + their125 M3 for 5 2000 or M2 for 2000 k 5 = 2000 + their SI or M1 for CI = 2000k 5
Q17 · NOT TO SCALE m cm 8 cm The diagram shows two shapes that are mathematically similar
17 NOT TO SCALE m cm 8 cm The diagram shows two shapes that are mathematically similar. The smaller shape has area 52.5 cm2 and the larger shape has area 134.4 cm2. Calculate the value of m. m = ................................................. [3]
Mark scheme: 17 5 3 52.5 M2 for 8 × oe 134.4 52.5 134.4 or M1 for or oe 134.4 52.5
Q18 · Write x 2 - 18 x - 27 in the form ( x + k) 2 + h
18 (a) Write x 2 - 18 x - 27 in the form ( x + k) 2 + h . ................................................. [2] (b) Use your answer to part (a) to solve the equation x 2 - 18x - 27 = 0 . x = .................... or x = .................... [2]
Mark scheme: 18(a) ( x − 9 )2 − 108 2 B1 for ( x + h ) 2 − 108 or ( x − 9 ) 2 + h or k = − 9 18(b) 19.4 or 19.39… 2 M1FT x − their 9 = ± their108 −1.39 or −1.392… A1 for 9 ± 108 or 9 ± 6 3
Q19 · In a class of 40 students: • 28 wear glasses (G ) • 13 have driving lessons (D) • 4 do…
19 (a) In a class of 40 students: • 28 wear glasses (G ) • 13 have driving lessons (D) • 4 do not wear glasses and do not have driving lessons. G D ....... ....... ....... ....... (i) Complete the Venn diagram. [2] (ii) Use set notation to describe the region that contains a total of 32 students. ................................................. [1] (b) This Venn diagram shows information about the number of students who play basketball (B), football (F ) and hockey (H ). B F 7 2 6 5 3 4 12 8 H Find n (( B , F ) + H l) . ................................................. [1] (c) P Q R Shade the region P , ( Q + R ) l. [1]
Mark scheme: 19(a)(i) 2 B1 for two correct G D 23 5 8 4 19(a)(ii) G ∪ D ′ oe 1 19(b) 15 1 19(c) 1 Shade whole rectangle except for region containing x x
Q20 · V NOT TO SCALE 18.6 cm D C M A 11 cm B The diagram shows a pyramid with a square base ABCD
20 V NOT TO SCALE 18.6 cm D C M A 11 cm B The diagram shows a pyramid with a square base ABCD. The diagonals AC and BD intersect at M. The vertex V is vertically above M. AB = 11 cm and AV = 18.6 cm. Calculate the angle that AV makes with the base. ................................................. [4] Question 21 is printed on the next page.
Mark scheme: 20 65.3 or 65.28.. 4 1 2 2 11 + 11 2 M3 for cos = or better 186. 1 2 2 or M2 for AM = 11 + 11 oe 2 or M1 for AC2 = 112 + 112 If 0 scored, SC1 for identifying angle VAM
Q21 · P Q b NOT TO SCALE O R a V S T O is the origin and OPQR is a parallelogram
21 P Q b NOT TO SCALE O R a V S T O is the origin and OPQR is a parallelogram. SOP is a straight line with SO = OP. TRQ is a straight line with TR = RQ. STV is a straight line and ST : TV = 2 : 1. OR = a and OP = b . (a) Find, in terms of a and b, in its simplest form, (i) the position vector of T, ................................................. [2] (ii) RV . RV = ................................................. [1] (b) Show that PT is parallel to RV. [2]
Mark scheme: 21(a)(i) a − b or –b + a 2 B1 for a correct route or identifying OT 21(a)(ii) 1 1 a− b or – b + a 1 2 2 21(b) PT = a − 2b oe M1 PT = 2 RV oe A1 Dep on correct vector RV Accept in words
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3Circles, arcs and sectors2Ratio and proportion2Algebraic manipulation1Angles1Area and perimeter1Averages and measures of spread1Fractions, decimals and percentages1Indices I1Inequalities1Introduction to probability1Right-angled triangles1Sets1Surface area and volume1Time1Types of number1Vectors in two dimensions1