Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 — 2023 Oct/Nov Paper 2 · Variant 3
0580/23/O/N/23 · 22 questions · 70 marks · ≈79 min
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Q1 · Tara goes on a journey by train
1 Tara goes on a journey by train. The train leaves at 06 48. The journey takes 12 hours and 35 minutes. Find the time when Tara arrives. ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks Partial Marks 1 19 23 or 7 23 pm 1
Q2 · 61 63 64 66 68 69 From this list, write down (a) a cube number…
2 61 63 64 66 68 69 From this list, write down (a) a cube number ................................................. [1] (b) a prime number. ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: 2(a) 64 1 2(b) 61 1
Q3 · The stem-and-leaf diagram shows the heights, in centimetres, of some plants
3 The stem-and-leaf diagram shows the heights, in centimetres, of some plants. 10 4 8 11 1 3 4 6 12 2 3 6 9 13 2 6 9 Key: 10 4 represents 10.4 cm (a) Find the median height. ............................................ cm [1] (b) Work out the mean height. ............................................ cm [2]
Mark scheme: 3(a) 12.2 1 3(b) 12.1 2 B1 for 157.3 oe or M1 for their total ÷ 13
Q4 · Shubhu invests $750 in a savings account for 5 years
4 Shubhu invests $750 in a savings account for 5 years. The account pays simple interest at a rate of 1.8% per year. Calculate the total interest she earns during the 5 years. $ ................................................ [2]
Mark scheme: 4 67.5[0] 2 750 1.8 5 M1 for oe 100
Q5 · B NOT TO 112° SCALE 44° C M A The diagram shows triangle ABC
5 B NOT TO 112° SCALE 44° C M A The diagram shows triangle ABC. M is the midpoint of AC. Triangle ABC is rotated 180° about centre M. The image and the original triangle together form a quadrilateral ABCD. (a) Write down the mathematical name of the quadrilateral ABCD. ................................................. [1] (b) Find angle BAD. Angle BAD = ................................................ [2]
Mark scheme: 5(a) Parallelogram 1 5(b) 68 2 M1 for 180 – 112 oe or for 180 − 112 − 44
Q6 · Rama asks a group of students how they travel to school
6 Rama asks a group of students how they travel to school. The table shows the probability of how a student, chosen at random, travels to school. Bus Walk Car Other Probability 0.4 0.32 0.17 (a) Complete the table. [2] (b) There are 1800 students at the school. Find the expected number of students that walk to school. ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: 6(a) 0.11 oe 2 M1 for 1 – (0.4 + 0.32 + 0.17) oe 6(b) 576 1
Q7 · 117 Without using a calculator, work out 1 '
5 117 Without using a calculator, work out 1 ' . 6 15 You must show all your working and give your answer as a mixed number in its simplest form. ................................................. [3]
Mark scheme: 7 11 15 M2 11 or B1 for oe 6 11 6 55k 22 k their 11 15 oe with common or M1 for their 30 k 30 k 6 11 denominator 1 A1 2 cao 2
Q8 · Find the highest common factor (HCF) of 48 and 80
8 Find the highest common factor (HCF) of 48 and 80. ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 8 16 2 B1 for answer 2 or 4 or 8 or M1 for 2 2 2 2 oe as final answer or [48 =] 2 2 2 2 3 and [80 =] 2 2 2 2 5 or for 2 correct factor trees or tables
Q9 · Wy 2 9 P = 3 Find the positive value of y when P = 108 and w = 8
2wy 2 9 P = 3 Find the positive value of y when P = 108 and w = 8 . y = ................................................ [3]
Mark scheme: 9 1 9 3 3 P 3 108 4.5, 4 or M2 for y2 = or y2 = or better 2 2 2 w 2 8 2 y8 2 or M1 for 108 = or better 3
Q10 · 10 AB = e- 3o (a) Find 3AB
7 10 AB = e- 3o (a) Find 3AB . [1] f p (b) Find AB . AB = ................................................ [2]
Mark scheme: 10(a) 21 1 −9 10(b) 7.62 or 7.615 to 7.616 2 M1 for (7)2 + ( – 3)2 oe If 0 scored SC1 for 22.8 or 22.84 to 22.85
Q11 · A bronze sphere has radius 3.6 cm
11 A bronze sphere has radius 3.6 cm. The density of bronze is 8.05 g/cm3. Find the mass of the sphere. Give your answer in kilograms, correct to the nearest gram. 4 3 [The volume, V, of a sphere with radius r is V = rr .] 3 [Density = mass ' volume .] ............................................. kg [4]
Mark scheme: 11 1.573 cao 4 B3 for answer figs 157[0] or 1573… OR 4 3 M2 for π 3.6 8.05 oe or better 3 4 3 or M1 for 3.6 oe 3 M1 for division by 1000 of their mass in g and correct rounding to 3 dp
Q12 · Oliver sent 22% more messages in June than in May
12 Oliver sent 22% more messages in June than in May. He sent 305 messages in June. Find how many more messages he sent in June than in May. ................................................. [3]
Mark scheme: 12 55 3 B2 for 250 or M2 for (305 ÷ 122) 22 oe or better 22 or M1 for 1 + m = 305 oe or better 100
Q13 · The graph of y = 2x + 1 is drawn on the grid
13 The graph of y = 2x + 1 is drawn on the grid. y 5 4 3 2 1 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 x -1 -2 -3 -4 By shading the unwanted regions of the grid, find and label the region R which satisfies these inequalities. y H 2x + 1 y H 1 4x + 3y 1 12 [4]
Mark scheme: 13 Correct region indicated 4 B1 for 4x + 3y = 12 dashed line B1 for y = 1 solid line B2 for region identified satisfying all 3 inequalities 1 or B1 for region satisfying only 2 of these inequalities with 4x + 3y = 12 and y = 1 R 1 both drawn 1
Q14 · The box-and-whisker plot shows information about the mass, in kg, of some parcels
14 The box-and-whisker plot shows information about the mass, in kg, of some parcels. 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 Mass (kg) (a) Find the mass of the heaviest parcel. ............................................ kg [1] (b) Find the interquartile range. ............................................ kg [1]
Mark scheme: 14(a) 3.3 1 14(b) 0.55 1
Q15 · T = 3d - e Rearrange the formula to make d the subject
15 T = 3d - e Rearrange the formula to make d the subject. d = ................................................ [3]
Mark scheme: 15 T 2 + e 3 M1 for T 2 = 3d – e [d =] oe final answer M1 for isolating term in d 3 M1 for dividing by 3 Max 2 marks if answer incorrect
Q16 · A cylinder with height 12.5 cm has a curved surface area of 105r cm2
16 A cylinder with height 12.5 cm has a curved surface area of 105r cm2 . Calculate the volume of the cylinder. ......................................... cm3 [4]
Mark scheme: 16 693 or 692.7 to 692.8… 4 105 M2 for oe 2 12.5 or M1 for 2 r 12.5 = 105 or better M1 for (their r)2 12.5
Question 17
17 (a) Simplify. 2 64y 27 3 ` j ................................................. [2] (b) Simplify. x - 5 x 2 - 25 ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 17(a) 16y18 final answer 2 B1 for 16yk or ky18 as final answer or correct answer spoiled 17(b) 1 2 B1 for (x + 5)(x – 5) final answer x + 5
Q18 · F is proportional to the product of m and a
18 F is proportional to the product of m and a. Calculate the percentage change in F when m is increased by 40% and a is decreased by 15%. ............................................. % [3]
Mark scheme: 18 19 3 40 15 M2 for 1 + 1 − [ma] oe 100 100 or M1 for F = kma or better or 40 15 1 + and 1 − oe seen 100 100
Q19 · R NOT TO 13.5 cm SCALE Q 42° 18 cm P Calculate the obtuse angle PRQ
19 R NOT TO 13.5 cm SCALE Q 42° 18 cm P Calculate the obtuse angle PRQ. Angle PRQ = ................................................. [4]
Mark scheme: 19 116.9 or 116.85… 4 −1 18sin 42 M3 for 180 – sin 13.5 or B3 for 63.1 or 63.14 to 63.15 18sin 42 or M2 for [sin PRQ = ] 13.5 18 13.5 or M1 for = oe sin PRQ sin 42
Q20 · ( x + a)( x + 2)( 2x + 3) is equivalent to 2x 3 + bx 2 + cx - 18
20 ( x + a)( x + 2)( 2x + 3) is equivalent to 2x 3 + bx 2 + cx - 18 . Find the value of each of a, b and c. a = ................................................ b = ................................................ c = ................................................ [3]
Mark scheme: 20 [a =] – 3 3 B1 for a = – 3 [b =] 1 B1FT for b = 7 + 2 their a [c =] – 15 B1FT for c = 6 + 7 their a If B0 scored B1 for correct expansion of a pair of brackets or of three brackets x 2 + ax + 2 x + 2a 2 x + 3 or ( ) or 2 x 2 + 4 x + 3 x + 6 x + a ( ) 2 x3 + ( 2a + 7 ) x 2 + ( 7a + 6 ) x + 6a oe or for b = 7 + 2a or for c = 6 + 7a
Q21 · H M G NOT TO E F SCALE 8 cm D C 5 cm A B 14 cm The diagram shows a cuboid ABCDEFGH
21 H M G NOT TO E F SCALE 8 cm D C 5 cm A B 14 cm The diagram shows a cuboid ABCDEFGH. AB = 14 cm, BC = 5 cm and CG = 8 cm. M is the midpoint of HG. (a) Calculate BM. ............................................ cm [3] (b) Calculate the angle that BM makes with the base ABCD. ................................................. [3] Question 22 is printed on the next page.
Mark scheme: 21(a) 11.7 or 11.74 to 11.75 3 2 14 M2 for + 52 + 82 oe 2 14 2 14 2 or M1 for + 52, 52 + 82 or + 82 2 2 21(b) 42.9 to 43.14 3 8 M2 for sin [….] = oe their (a) or M1 for recognising angle MBX where X is the midpoint of DC
Q22 · Find the coordinates of the point where the line 4x + y = 9 intersects the curve y + x 2…
22 Find the coordinates of the point where the line 4x + y = 9 intersects the curve y + x 2 = 5 . You must show all your working. ( ...................... , .......................) [5]
Mark scheme: 22 x2 – 4x + 4 [= 0] M2 M1 for 9 – 4x = 5 – x2 oe (x – 2)(x – 2) M1 Accept alt methods e.g. use of formula, complete the square for their 3 – term quadratic equation (2, 1) B2 B1 for x = 2
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.
3Surface area and volume2Types of number2Algebraic manipulation1Angles1Averages and measures of spread1Equations of linear graphs1Fractions, decimals and percentages1Interpreting statistical data1Introduction to probability1Magnitude of a vector1Money1Non-right-angled triangles1Percentages1Powers and roots1Pythagoras’ theorem1Ratio and proportion1Time1What you needed in this session
Cambridge’s own grade thresholds for 2023 Oct/Nov, Paper 2 · Variant 3. A higher threshold means an easier paper — the bar moves with how the cohort did.