Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 — 2024 May/June Paper 2 · Variant 1
0580/21/M/J/24 · 22 questions · 70 marks · ≈79 min
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Q1 · Y 8 7 6 A 5 4 3 C 2 1 B x – 8 – 7 – 6 – 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 – 1 – 2 The diagram…
1 y 8 7 6 A 5 4 3 C 2 1 B x – 8 – 7 – 6 – 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 – 1 – 2 The diagram shows two sides of a parallelogram ABCD. Find the coordinates of point D. ( ...................... , ...................... ) [2]
Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks Partial Marks 1 (–3, 7) 2 B1 for correct diagram or correct coordinates for their point D or for 3, k or k , 7
Q2 · Geetha has a box of toys
2 Geetha has a box of toys. She picks a toy at random from the box. The probability that she picks a wooden toy is 0.6 . (a) Work out the probability that she does not pick a wooden toy. ................................................. [1] (b) The box contains three types of toys, wooden, plastic or metal. Type of toy Wooden Plastic Metal Number of toys 14 14 Probability 0.6 Complete the table. [2]
Mark scheme: 2(a) 0.4 oe 1 2(b) 42 2 B1 for 42 0.2 0.2 B1 for 0.2 and 0.2 If B0 scored SC1 for their two probabilities being half their (a)
Q3 · The table shows some information about two sequences
3 The table shows some information about two sequences. nth term 5th term Sequence A 60 – 4n Sequence B n2 – 300 (a) Complete the table. [2] (b) Find the smallest positive number in sequence B. ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 3(a) 40 2 B1 for each –275 3(b) 24 2 B1 for 324 or 289 or 300 or 17.3…
Q4 · Find the greatest odd number that is a factor of 140 and a factor of 210
4 Find the greatest odd number that is a factor of 140 and a factor of 210. ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 4 35 2 B1 for answer 5, 7 or 70 or M1 for 2 × 2 × 5 × 7 and 2 × 3 × 5 × 7 or two correct factor trees or tables or 5 × 7 × k seen
Question 5
5 Calculate. (a) 3 343 - 40.96 ................................................. [1] (b) (192 + 4 # 16 ) .125 ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: 5(a) 3 1 0.6 or 5 5(b) 1024 1
Q6 · D A 40° C E B NOT TO SCALE x° The diagram shows 5 kites that are congruent to kite ABCD
6 D A 40° C E B NOT TO SCALE x° The diagram shows 5 kites that are congruent to kite ABCD. Each kite is joined to the next kite along one edge. Angle DAB = 40° and DCE is a straight line. Find the value of x. x = ................................................ [3]
Mark scheme: 6 145 3 M1 for 180 ÷ 6 or any angle congruent to BCD = 30 M1 for (360 – 40 – their 30) ÷ 2 oe
Q7 · 12.8 cm J L NOT TO SCALE 12.8 cm K The diagram shows a shape made from a triangle JKL and…
7 12.8 cm J L NOT TO SCALE 12.8 cm K The diagram shows a shape made from a triangle JKL and a semicircle with diameter JL. JKL is an isosceles right-angled triangle with JK = JL = 12.8 cm. (a) Calculate the area of this shape. ........................................... cm2 [3] (b) Calculate the perimeter of this shape. ............................................ cm [4]
Mark scheme: 7(a) 146 or 146.2 to 146.3 3 1 M1 for 12.8 12.8 2 1 12.8 2 M1 for 2 2 7(b) 51[.0] or 51.00 to 51.01… 4 1 M1 for 12.8 2 2 2 12.8 M2 for 12.8 12.8 or oe sin 45 or M1 for 12.8 2 12.8 2 oe 12.8 or sin 45 oe KL
Q8 · These are the first five terms of a sequence
8 These are the first five terms of a sequence. 11 18 25 32 39 Find an expression for the nth term of the sequence. ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 8 7n + 4 oe final answer 2 B1 for 7n + j or kn + 4 k ≠ 0 , or 7n + 4 seen then spoilt
Q9 · The value of a car is $8000
9 The value of a car is $8000. Each year the value of the car decreases exponentially by 25%. Calculate the value of this car after 3 years. $ ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 9 3375 2 3 25 M1 for 8000 1 oe 100
Q10 · Amir invests $1500 in an account
10 Amir invests $1500 in an account. The account pays compound interest at a rate of r % per year. At the end of 8 years the value of his investment is $1656.73 . Find the value of r. r = ................................................ [3]
Mark scheme: 10 1.25 or 1.250… 3 1656.73 M2 for 8 oe 1500 or M1 for 1656.73 1500 k 8 oe for any k
Q11 · Y 7 6 5 4 3 R 2 1 x – 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 1 Find the inequalities that define the…
11 y 7 6 5 4 3 R 2 1 x – 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 1 Find the inequalities that define the unshaded region, R. .............................................................................................................................................................. [4]
Mark scheme: 11 y < x 4 B1 for y < x x < 6 B1 for x < 6 1 ⩽ y ⩽ 5 oe B2 for 1 ⩽ y ⩽ 5 or B1 for y ⩾ 1 or y ⩽ 5 If B0 scored, SC2 for y ⩽ x, x ⩽ 6 and 1 < y < 5 oe or SC1 for three correct from y = x, x = 6, y = 1 and y = 5
Q12 · Solve the simultaneous equations
12 Solve the simultaneous equations. You must show all your working. 3 x + 5y = 5 2 4x - 3y = 46 x = ................................................ y = ................................................ [4]
Mark scheme: 12 Correctly equating one set of M1 coefficients Correct method to eliminate one M1 variable x = 10, y = –2 A2 A1 for x = 10 A1 for y = –2 If M0 scored SC1 for 2 values satisfying one of the original equations.
Q13 · P° NOT TO SCALE 4m° 5m° (4m + 38)° The diagram shows a cyclic quadrilateral
13 p° NOT TO SCALE 4m° 5m° (4m + 38)° The diagram shows a cyclic quadrilateral. Find the value of p. p = ................................................ [3]
Mark scheme: 13 62 3 B2 for m = 20 or M1 for 5m + 4m = 180 soi or p + 4m + 38 = 180 soi
Q14 · NOT TO 48° SCALE 9 cm The diagram shows a circle with radius 9 cm
14 NOT TO 48° SCALE 9 cm The diagram shows a circle with radius 9 cm. Calculate the area of the shaded major sector. ........................................... cm2 [3]
Mark scheme: 14 221 or 220.5 to 220.6 3 360 48 2 M2 for 9 360 k 2 or M1 for 9 where k < 360 360 or B1 for 312
Q15 · Write .0146oo as a fraction in its simplest form
15 Write .0146oo as a fraction in its simplest form. You must show all your working. ................................................. [3]
Mark scheme: 15 146.46 1.46 oe M1 29 A2 145 cao Al for oe 198 990 k If M0 scored SC1 for with insufficient 990 working.
Q16 · In the Venn diagram, shade the region M l + N l
16 (a) In the Venn diagram, shade the region M l + N l. M N [1] (b) Find n ( B + ( Al , C )) . A B 33 16 3 10 18 4 20 9 C ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: 16(a) 1 M N 16(b) 17 1
Q17 · B 6.7 cm 81° A NOT TO 5.9 cm SCALE C Calculate the area of triangle ABC
17 B 6.7 cm 81° A NOT TO 5.9 cm SCALE C Calculate the area of triangle ABC. ........................................... cm2 [2]
Mark scheme: 17 19.5 or 19.52… 2 1 M1 for × 6.7 × 5.9 × sin 81 oe 2
Q18 · Y 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 x – 3 – 2.5 – 2 – 1.5 – 1 – 0.5 0 0.5 1 1.5 – 1 – 2 – 3 The diagram…
18 y 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 x – 3 – 2.5 – 2 – 1.5 – 1 – 0.5 0 0.5 1 1.5 – 1 – 2 – 3 The diagram shows the graph of y = x 3 + 4x 2 - 2 for - 3 G x G 1.5 . By drawing a suitable straight line, solve the equation x 3 + 4x 2 - 2 = 2x for - 3 G x G 1.5 . x = ....................... or x = ....................... [3]
Mark scheme: 18 y = 2x ruled B1 x = –0.5 to –0.55 B2 B1 for –0.5 to –0.55 x = 0.85 to 0.9 B1 for 0.85 to 0.9
Question 19
19 Factorise completely. (a) 12m 2 - 75t 2 ................................................. [3] (b) xy + 15 + 3y + 5x ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 19(a) 3(2m + 5t)(2m – 5t) final answer 3 B2 for (6m + 15t)(2m – 5t) or (2m + 5t)(6m – 15t) or B1 for 3(4m2 – 25t2) or (2m + 5t)(2m – 5t) 19(b) (x + 3)(y + 5) final answer 2 B1 for x(y + 5) + 3(y + 5) or y(x + 3) + 5(x + 3)
Q20 · Solve the equation 8 sinx + 6 = 1 for 0c G x G 360 c
20 Solve the equation 8 sinx + 6 = 1 for 0c G x G 360 c . x = ....................... or x = ....................... [3]
Mark scheme: 20 218.7, 321.3 3 B2 for one correct 5 or M1 for sin x = – oe 8 If M1 or 0 scored, SC1 for two reflex angles with a sum of 540 or two non-reflex angles with a sum of 180
Q21 · 9.1 cm E F 6.5 cm A B NOT TO SCALE H G 4 cm D C The diagram shows a cuboid
21 9.1 cm E F 6.5 cm A B NOT TO SCALE H G 4 cm D C The diagram shows a cuboid. HD = 4 cm, EH = 6.5 cm and EF = 9.1 cm. Calculate the angle between CE and the base CDHG. ................................................. [4]
Mark scheme: 21 33.2 or 33.18… 4 6.5 M3 for tan oe 4 2 9.12 or M2 for 4 2 9.12 oe or 4 2 9.12 6.5 2 oe or M1 for recognising the angle ECH
Q22 · Bag A and bag B each contain red counters and blue counters only
22 Bag A and bag B each contain red counters and blue counters only. Stephan picks a counter at random from bag A and Jen picks a counter at random from bag B. The probability that Stephan picks a red counter is 0.4 . The probability that Stephan and Jen both pick a red counter is 0.25 . Find the probability that Stephan and Jen both pick a blue counter. ................................................. [4]
Mark scheme: 22 0.225 oe 4 0.25 oe M3 for 1 – 1 – 0.4 0.4 OR 0.25 M2 for 0.4 or M1 for 0.4 × p = 0.25 oe M1 for (1 –theirP(Jen red))×(1 – 0.4) oe
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.
2Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry2Sequences2Algebraic manipulation1Angles1Area and perimeter1Circle theorems I1Circles, arcs and sectors1Coordinates1Exponential growth and decay1Fractions, decimals and percentages1Inequalities1Introduction to probability1Percentages1Powers and roots1Probability of combined events1Sets1Trigonometric functions1Types of number1What you needed in this session
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