Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 — 2022 May/June Paper 2 · Variant 2
0580/22/M/J/22 · 23 questions · 70 marks · ≈79 min
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Q1 · At noon, the temperature is 4 °C
1 At noon, the temperature is 4 °C. At midnight, the temperature is - 9 °C. Work out the difference in temperature between noon and midnight. ............................................. °C [1]
Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks Partial Marks 1 13 or – 13 1
Q2 · Thibault records the number of cars of each colour in a car park
2 Thibault records the number of cars of each colour in a car park. Colour Black White Silver Red Number of cars 8 5 4 3 He draws a pie chart to show this information. Calculate the sector angle for the red cars. ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 2 54 2 360 3 M1 for 3 or 360 oe 8 5 4 3 8 5 4 3
Q3 · Figs cost 43 cents each
3 Figs cost 43 cents each. Lyra has $5 to buy some figs. Calculate the largest number of figs Lyra can buy and the amount of change, in cents, she receives. ........................... figs and ........................... cents change [3]
Mark scheme: 3 11 27 3 M1 for 500 ÷ 43 oe M1 for 500 their 11 43 oe their 11 must be an integer from 2 to 11
Q4 · Find the value of 68 # 153
4 Find the value of 68 # 153 . ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: 4 102 1
Q5 · Find the total surface area of a cuboid with length 8 cm, width 6 cm and height 3 cm
5 Find the total surface area of a cuboid with length 8 cm, width 6 cm and height 3 cm. .......................................... cm2 [3]
Mark scheme: 5 180 3 M2 for 2 8 6 8 3 3 6 oe or M1 for 8 6 or 8 3 or 3 6
Q6 · Some cards have either a square, a circle or a triangle drawn on them
6 Some cards have either a square, a circle or a triangle drawn on them. Piet chooses one of the cards at random. Complete the table to show the probability of choosing a card with each shape. Shape Square Circle Triangle Probability 0.2 0.32 [2]
Mark scheme: 6 0.48 oe 2 M1 for 1 0.2 0.32 oe
Q7 · The price of a coat is $126
7 The price of a coat is $126. In a sale, this price is reduced by 18%. Find the sale price of the coat. $ ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 7 103.32 cao 2 18 M1 for 126 1 oe 100 or B1 for 22.68
Q8 · The nth term of a sequence is n 2 + 12
8 The nth term of a sequence is n 2 + 12 . Find the first three terms of this sequence. ....................... , ....................... , ....................... [2]
Mark scheme: 8 13 16 21 2 B1 for 2 correct terms in correct position or SC1 for 12, 13, 16
Q9 · North B NOT TO SCALE A The bearing of B from A is 059°
9 North B NOT TO SCALE A The bearing of B from A is 059°. Work out the bearing of A from B. ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 9 239 2 M1 for 180 + 59 or 360 – (180 − 59) oe or indicates correct angle on diagram
Q10 · - 1 10 p = q = e8o e 4o (a) Find (i) p - q , [1] f p (ii) 6p
2 - 1 10 p = q = e8o e 4o (a) Find (i) p - q , [1] f p (ii) 6p. [1] f p (b) Find p - q . ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 10(a)(i) 3 1 4 10(a)(ii) 12 1 48 10(b) 5 2 M1 for (their 3) 2 (their 4) 2 or better
Q11 · Find the value of p when 6 p # 6 4 = 6 28
11 Find the value of p when 6 p # 6 4 = 6 28 . p = ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: 11 24 1
Q12 · Annette cycles a distance of 70 km from Midville to Newtown
12 Annette cycles a distance of 70 km from Midville to Newtown. Leaving Midville, she cycles for 1 hour 30 minutes at a constant speed of 20 km/h and then stops for 30 minutes. She then continues the journey to Newtown at a constant speed of 16 km/h. 80 60 Distance (km) 40 20 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 Time (h) (a) On the grid, draw the distance–time graph for the journey. [3] (b) Calculate the average speed for the whole journey. ........................................ km/h [3]
Mark scheme: 12(a) correct graph 3 B1 for line from (0, 0) to (1.5, 30) B1 for horizontal line from (their 1.5, their 30) for 0.5 hours B1 for a line from (their 2, their 30) ending at distance 70 with a gradient of 16 Provided it fits on the grid and their 30 is <70 12(b) 15.6 or 15.55 to 15.56 3 M2 for 70 (their final time in hours) nfww 70 – their 30 (final time =) 1.5 + 0.5 + 16 or 4.5 or their final time from graph or M1 for 70 any time
Q13 · 513 Without using a calculator, work out 4 - 2
1 513 Without using a calculator, work out 4 - 2 . 8 6 You must show all your working and give your answer as a mixed number in its simplest form. ................................................. [3]
Mark scheme: 13 33 17 1 5 B1 Correct step for dealing with mixed numbers or 8 6 28 6 33k 17 k Allow or 8 k 6 k 99 68 20 M1 Correct method to find common denominator and 32 24 24 24 24 3 20 e.g. 4 and 2 24 24 7 A1 124 cao and correct working
Q14 · Carlos invests $4540 at a rate of r % per year compound interest
14 Carlos invests $4540 at a rate of r % per year compound interest. At the end of 10 years he has earned $1328.54 in interest. Calculate the value of r. r = ................................................. [3]
Mark scheme: 14 2.6[0] or 2.600… 3 1328.54 4540 M2 for 10 4540 or M1 for 4540 k 10 = 1328.54 + 4540 for any k If 0 scored SC1 for answer –11.6 or –11.56…
Q15 · Find the highest common factor (HCF) of 12a 3 b and 20a 2 b 2
15 Find the highest common factor (HCF) of 12a 3 b and 20a 2 b 2 . ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 15 4a 2 b final answer 2 M1 for two correct parts out of three from 4, a2 and b in final answer
Q16 · The Venn diagram shows the number of students in a class of 40 who study physics (P)…
16 The Venn diagram shows the number of students in a class of 40 who study physics (P), mathematics (M) and geography (G). P M 2 4 11 9 5 3 6 G (a) Use set notation to describe the shaded region. ................................................. [1] (b) Find n (( P + G ) , M l ) . ................................................. [1] (c) A student is chosen at random from those studying geography. Find the probability that this student also studies physics or mathematics but not both. ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 16(a) M G P 1 16(b) 22 1 16(c) 8 2 oe M1 for 23 k k 8 3 5 or or or c ≠ 1 23 3 9 5 6 c c or for 8 and 23 identified
Q17 · Sketch the graph of y = sin x for 0° G x G 360°
17 (a) Sketch the graph of y = sin x for 0° G x G 360° . y 1 O x 360 – 1 [2] (b) Solve the equation 3 sinx + 1 = 0 for 0° G x G 360° . x = ................. or x = ................... [3]
Mark scheme: 17(a) 2 Correct sketch to go through B1 for correct sine curve shape through the origin (0, 0), (180, 0) and (360, 0) 17(b) 199.5 or 199.47… 3 B2 for one correct and 340.5 or 340.52 to 340.53… 1 or M1 for sin x = oe 3 If 0 scored SC1 for two reflex angles with sum of 540 or two non-reflex angles with sum of 180
Q18 · Y is directly proportional to the cube root of ( x + 1)
18 (a) y is directly proportional to the cube root of ( x + 1) . When x = 7 , y = 1. Find the value of y when x = 124 . y = ................................................ [3] (b) F is inversely proportional to the square of d. Explain what happens to F when d is halved. ..................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Mark scheme: 18(a) 2.5 3 M1 for y k 3 x 1 M1 for y theirk 3 124 1 18(b) multiplied by 4 oe 1
Q19 · X19 f ( )x = 7 x - 8 g ( )x = + 5 h ( )x = 2 + 1 x (a) Find f -1 ( )x
4 x19 f ( )x = 7 x - 8 g ( )x = + 5 h ( )x = 2 + 1 x (a) Find f -1 ( )x . f -1 ( )x = ................................................ [2] 1 (b) Find the value of x when h ( )x = g e 3 o. x = ................................................ [2]
Mark scheme: 19(a) x 8 2 y 8 final answer M1 for x 7 y 8 or y 8 7 x or x 7 7 7 19(b) 4 2 1 M1 for 4 ÷ + 5 oe or better 3
Question 20
20 Factorise completely. (a) 2m + 3p - 8km - 12kp ................................................. [2] (b) 5x 2 - 20y 2 ................................................. [3]
Mark scheme: 20(a) 2 m 3 p 1 4 k final 2 B1 for 2 m 3 p 4 k 2 m 3 p or better answer or 2 m 1 4 k 3 p 1 4 k or correct answer seen and spoilt 20(b) 5 x 2 y x 2 y final 3 B2 for (5x – 10y)(x + 2y) or (x – 2y)(5x + 10y) or correct answer seen then spoilt answer or B1 for 5 x 2 4 y 2 or for x 2 y x 2 y
Q21 · The nth term of a sequence is an 2 + bn - 4
21 The nth term of a sequence is an 2 + bn - 4 . The first term is - 3 and the second term is 2. Find the value of a and the value of b. a = ................................................ b = ................................................ [5]
Mark scheme: 21 [a =] 2 5 M2 for correct method to find two simultaneous [b =] − 1 equations e.g. two from a 21 b 1 4 3 a 2 2 b 2 4 2 3a + b = 2 – – 3 or M1 for 1 correct equation M1 for correctly eliminating one variable for their simultaneous equations A1 for a = 2 A1 for b = − 1
Q22 · A D B NOT TO x SCALE y O 3 4 OA = x , OB = y and OD = x + y
22 A D B NOT TO x SCALE y O 3 4 OA = x , OB = y and OD = x + y . 7 7 Calculate the ratio AD : DB. ........................ : ....................... [2]
Mark scheme: 22 4 : 3 oe 2 M1 for 4 4 3 3 AD x y oe or DB x y oe 7 7 7 7
Q23 · 6.2 cm NOT TO SCALE l The diagram shows a solid metal shape made from a cone and a…
23 6.2 cm NOT TO SCALE l The diagram shows a solid metal shape made from a cone and a hemisphere, both with radius 6.2 cm. The total surface area of the solid shape is 600 cm2. Calculate the slant height, l, of the cone. [The surface area, A, of a sphere with radius r is A = 4rr 2 .] [The curved surface area, A, of a cone with radius r and slant height l is A = rrl .] l = ............................................ cm [4]
Mark scheme: 23 18.4 or 18.40… 4 1 2 600 4 6.2 2 M3 for oe 6.2 or M2 for 1 2 4 6.2 6.2 l 600 oe 2 600 4 6.2 2 or or better 6.2 1 2 or M1 for 4 6.2 or 6.2 l 2
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The subtopics covered by these 23 questions, and how many questions each got. Open one in a new tab to see every Cambridge question on it.
2Sequences2The four operations2Vectors in two dimensions2Algebraic manipulation1Angles1Exponential growth and decay1Functions1Graphs in practical situations1Indices I1Introduction to probability1Money1Percentages1Powers and roots1Ratio and proportion1Sets1Statistical charts and diagrams1Surds1Trigonometric functions1What you needed in this session
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