Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 — 2025 May/June Paper 1 · Variant 3
0580/13/M/J/25 · 25 questions · 80 marks · 90 min
The question paper and its mark scheme, free to read here and free to download. This is Cambridge’s own paper, exactly as it was sat.
Question paper20 pages




















Mark scheme10 pages
Answers below. Sit the paper first if you are practising.










Questions as text
Q1 · Write the number 70 000 000 in words
1 (a) Write the number 70 000 000 in words. ..................................................................................................................................................... [1] (b) (i) Write down the value of the 5 in the number 0.25 . Give your answer as a fraction. ................................................. [1] (ii) Find the value of the reciprocal of 0.25 . ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks Partial Marks 1(a) Seventy million(s) cao 1 1(b)(i) 5 1 1 or 100 20 1(b)(ii) 4 2 1 4 M1 for oe or 0.25 1
Q2 · Write down the mathematical name for an angle between 90° and 180°
2 (a) Write down the mathematical name for an angle between 90° and 180°. ................................................. [1] (b) Write down the mathematical term that describes two polygons that are the same shape and size. ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: 2(a) Obtuse 1 2(b) Congruent 1
Question 3
3 (a) Write down 169 . ................................................. [1] (b) Work out the value of 24. ................................................. [1] (c) Work out the value of 10 -2 . ................................................. [1] (d) Work out -18 ' -4 . ................................................. [1] (e) Work out 1.6 # 0. 02 . ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: 3(a) 13 1 3(b) 16 1 3(c) 1 1 or 0.01 100 3(d) 9 1 1 or 4.5 or 4 2 2 3(e) 0.032 1
Q4 · The diagram shows a quadrilateral with sides of equal length
4 The diagram shows a quadrilateral with sides of equal length. NOT TO SCALE a° 2a° (a) Write down the mathematical name for this quadrilateral. ................................................. [1] (b) Work out the value of a. a = ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 4(a) Rhombus 1 4(b) 60 2 M1 for a + 2a = 180 oe or better
Q5 · Find the next term in each sequence
5 Find the next term in each sequence. (a) 1, 5, 10, 16, 23, … ................................................. [1] (b) 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, … ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: 5(a) 31 1 5(b) 32 1
Q6 · These are the lengths of time, in minutes, of seven phone calls
6 These are the lengths of time, in minutes, of seven phone calls. 10 22 5 7 35 8 75 (a) (i) Find the median. ........................................... min [2] (ii) Find the range. ........................................... min [1] (b) The longest phone call is 75 minutes. Write 75 minutes in hours. ............................................... h [1]
Mark scheme: 6(a)(i) 10 2 M1 for at least the first four or last four correctly ordered 6(a)(ii) 70 1 6(b) 1 1 1.25 or 14
Q7 · 70 students study one of French, Spanish and German
7 70 students study one of French, Spanish and German. The ratio number who study French : number who study Spanish = 3 : 7. 15 students study French. Find the number of students who study German. ................................................. [3]
Mark scheme: 7 20 3 15 7 M2 for 70 − 15 + oe 3 15 or M1 for k , k = 1, 7 or 10 3
Q8 · The diagram shows two faces of a net of a cuboid on a 1 cm 2 grid
8 The diagram shows two faces of a net of a cuboid on a 1 cm 2 grid. (a) Complete the statement. The dimensions of the cuboid are .......... cm by .......... cm by .......... cm. [1] (b) On the grid, complete a net of the cuboid. [3] (c) Work out the volume of the cuboid. .......................................... cm3 [2]
Mark scheme: 8(a) 3, 3, 5 1 8(b) Fully correct net 3 B2 for 2 correct extra faces in correct places or B1 for 1 correct extra face in correct place 8(c) 45 2 FT their dimensions from (a) M1 for 3 × 3 × 5 oe
Q9 · The diagram shows the net of a square-based pyramid
9 The diagram shows the net of a square-based pyramid. 4 cm NOT TO SCALE 5 cm The perpendicular height of each triangle is 4 cm. The base has side length 5 cm. (a) Calculate the surface area of the pyramid. .......................................... cm2 [2] (b) Write down the number of edges of the square-based pyramid. ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: 9(a) 65 2 1 M1 for 4 5 4 + 5 5 oe 2 9(b) 8 1
Q10 · Line A has equation y = 3x + 1
10 (a) Line A has equation y = 3x + 1. Line B has equation y = 3x - 1. Draw a ring around the description that is correct. Line A intersects Line A has a Line A is line B steeper gradient perpendicular to than line B line B Line A is parallel Line A and Line B to line B intersect the y-axis at the same point [1] (b) y 5 4 3 2 1 – 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 x – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 On the grid, draw the graph of y = 2x - 1. [2]
Mark scheme: 10(a) Circle around the statement 1 Line A is parallel to line B 10(b) Correct graph of y = 2x – 1 2 B1 for short or unruled line or for two correct coordinates plotted or for line with positive gradient passing through (0, –1) or for line with gradient 2
Q11 · Jo asks 90 people whether they prefer pop, rock, classical, jazz or folk music
11 Jo asks 90 people whether they prefer pop, rock, classical, jazz or folk music. The pie chart shows some of the results. Pop 120° 100° Rock (a) Work out the number of people who prefer pop. ................................................. [2] (b) The sector angle for classical is 80°. Draw this sector on the pie chart. [1] (c) 9 people prefer jazz and the rest prefer folk. (i) Work out the size of the sector angle for jazz. ................................................. [2] (ii) Complete the pie chart. [1]
Mark scheme: 11(a) 30 nfww 2 120 M1 for 36090 oe 11(b) Sector 80 drawn on pie chart 1 11(c)(i) 36 2 9 M1 for 360 oe 90 11(c)(ii) Completed pie chart 1 FT their (c)(i) dependent on their (c)(i) 60
Q12 · A music group has 30 members
12 A music group has 30 members. 7 members play a flute (F ) and play a clarinet (C ). 12 members play a flute. 1 member does not play a flute and does not play a clarinet. (a) Use this information to complete the Venn diagram. % F C [2] (b) Find n(C ). ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: 12(a) 2 B1 for two correct values in the correct E C position F 5 7 17 1 12(b) 24 1 FT their diagram provided a value in both sections of C
Q13 · By writing each number in the calculation correct to 1 significant figure, find an…
13 By writing each number in the calculation correct to 1 significant figure, find an estimate for the value of 62.5 . 9.7 # 0.52 ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 13 60 M1 10 0.5 12 A1 If 0 scored, SC1 for 2 correct roundings or for all correct but with any trailing zeros
Q14 · 4 cm NOT TO SCALE h cm 10 cm The diagram shows a trapezium
14 4 cm NOT TO SCALE h cm 10 cm The diagram shows a trapezium. The area of the trapezium is 42 cm 2. Work out the value of h. h = ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 14 6 nfww 2 1 M1 for (4 + 10) h = 42 oe or better 2
Q15 · Write down the inequality represented on the number line
15 (a) Write down the inequality represented on the number line. x -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 ............................................................................ [2] 1 (b) Write down the smallest integer that satisfies the inequality d 2-3 . 4 ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: 15(a) –4 ⩽ x < 3 2 B1 for –4 ⩽ x or x < 3 15(b) –3 cao 1
Q16 · On Monday the cost of a concert ticket is $x
16 On Monday the cost of a concert ticket is $x. On Tuesday the cost of a ticket for the same concert is 20% more than the cost on Monday. Jack buys 4 tickets on Monday and 5 tickets on Tuesday. Jack pays $270 in total. Work out the value of x. x = ................................................. [3]
Mark scheme: 16 27 3 B2 for 10 or 10x 20 or M1 for [5 ×] x + x oe 100
Question 17
17 Simplify. (a) y 4 # y 6 ................................................. [1] p 5 (b) p 8 ................................................. [1] 3 (c) `w4j ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: 17(a) y10 1 17(b) 1 1 p–3 or p 3 17(c) w12 1
Q18 · NOT TO SCALE P 25° O x° y° Q R S T The diagram shows a circle, centre O
18 NOT TO SCALE P 25° O x° y° Q R S T The diagram shows a circle, centre O. P and S are points on the circle. POR is a straight line. QRST is a tangent to the circle at S. (a) Find the value of x. Give a geometrical reason for your answer. x = .................... because ............................................................................................................ [2] (b) Find the value of y. y = ................................................ [3]
Mark scheme: 18(a) 25 2 B1 for either base angles of an isosceles triangle are equal 18(b) 140 3 M2 for [ORS = ]180 – (90 + their 25 + 25) oe or B1 for OSR= 90 or ROS = 50
Q19 · 60° NOT TO SCALE 3 cm The diagram shows a sector of a circle with radius 3 cm and sector…
19 60° NOT TO SCALE 3 cm The diagram shows a sector of a circle with radius 3 cm and sector angle 60°. Calculate the area of the sector. Give your answer in terms of r in its simplest form. ......................................... cm2 [2]
Mark scheme: 19 3 1 2 60 2 π , 1 π , or 1.5π M1 for π 3 oe 2 2 360
Q20 · Find the highest common factor (HCF) of 36 and 54
20 Find the highest common factor (HCF) of 36 and 54. ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 20 18 2 B1 for answer 2 or 3 or 6 or 9 or M1 for 2 3 3 oe as final answer or 36 = 2 2 3 3 and 54 = 2 3 3 3 or 2 correct factor trees or tables
Q21 · In this question, all lengths are in centimetres
21 In this question, all lengths are in centimetres. 2x − 1 2x + 1 9 NOT TO x SCALE x + 3 The perimeter of the triangle is equal to the perimeter of the rectangle. Form an equation and solve it to find the value of x. x = ................................................. [4]
Mark scheme: 21 3x = 15 M3 M2 for 2x + 1 + x + 3 + 9 = 2(x + 2x – 1) or better or M1 for rearranging their equation to give ax = b or B1 for 3x + 13 or 6x – 2 5 A1 dep on at least M2 If 0 scored, SC1 for answer 5 with no algebra
Q22 · H 22 g = - 8 3 Rearrange the formula to make h the subject
h 22 g = - 8 3 Rearrange the formula to make h the subject. h = ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 22 3(g + 8) or 3g + 24 2 h M1 for g + 8 = or 3g = h – 24 3
Q23 · 8 cm NOT TO SCALE 2 cm x cm 1.5 cm Rectangle A Rectangle B Rectangle A is mathematically…
23 8 cm NOT TO SCALE 2 cm x cm 1.5 cm Rectangle A Rectangle B Rectangle A is mathematically similar to rectangle B. Work out the value of x. x = ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 23 6 nfww 2 1.5 2 M1 for = oe or better x 8
Q24 · 4 24 Work out 3 - 1
1 4 24 Work out 3 - 1 . 2 7 Give your answer as a mixed number in its simplest form. ................................................. [3]
Mark scheme: 24 13 3 27 114 cao nfww B2 for 14 7 k 11k or B1 for or 2 k 7 k 49 22 M1 for and 14 14 7 8 or 3 and 1 14 14 their 7 7 their 11 2 or and 2 7 7 2 or211 and 8 14 14 35 8 or and 14 14 8 or 72 and 14 14
Q25 · Solve the simultaneous equations
25 Solve the simultaneous equations. 8x + 5y = 4 2x - y = 10 x = ................................................. y = ................................................. [3]
Mark scheme: 25 [x = ] 3 final answer nfww 3 M1 for correctly eliminating one variable [y = ] –4 OR M1 for correct substitution of x or y into the other equation A1 for x = 3 A1 for y = –4 If A0 scored, SC1 for 2 values satisfying one of the original equations.
What was in this paper
The subtopics covered by these 25 questions, and how many questions each got. Open one in a new tab to see every Cambridge question on it.
2Area and perimeter2Equations2Algebraic manipulation1Averages and range1Circle theorems1Circles, arcs and sectors1Drawing linear graphs1Estimation1Fractions, decimals and percentages1Indices I1Indices II1Inequalities1Percentages1Ratio and proportion1Sequences1Sets1Similarity1Statistical charts and diagrams1Surface area and volume1The four operations1Types of number1What you needed in this session
Cambridge’s own grade thresholds for 2025 May/June, Paper 1 · Variant 3. A higher threshold means an easier paper — the bar moves with how the cohort did.