EKURHULENI NORTH DISTRICT

MATHEMATICS
GRADE 8
NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2018

DATE: 12 NOVEMBER 2018

TIME: 2 HOURS
TOTAL: 100

NAME OF LEARNER: ____________________________________ GRADE 8: ___

Question number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total

Total marks 10 22 7 20 17 6 8 6 4 100

Learner marks

Moderated marks

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 INSTRUCTIONS:

1. This paper consists of 17 pages and 9 questions based on the prescribed content

framework in the CAPS document.

2. Section A has 10 multiple choice questions. Answer this section on the answer sheet

provided.

3. Section B has 6 Questions, answer ALL questions in the space provided.

4. Clearly show all calculations.

5. An approved calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical) may be used.

6. Where necessary, round off answers to two decimal places unless otherwise stated.

7. Diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale.

8. It is in your best interest to write neatly and legibly.

9. ANSWERS ONLY will not necessarily be awarded full marks.

FORMULA SHEET

Simple interest: 𝑨 = 𝑷(𝟏 + 𝒊𝒏)

𝒓𝒏
𝑨 = 𝒑(𝟏 + 𝟏𝟎𝟎)

𝑷𝒓𝒏
𝑰= 𝟏𝟎𝟎

Area: 𝑨=𝒍×𝒃 Volume: 𝑽=𝒍×𝒃×𝒉

𝟏 𝟏
𝑨 = 𝟐 𝒃𝒉 𝑽 = 𝟐 𝒃𝒉 × 𝑯

𝑨 = 𝝅𝒓𝟐 (use 𝜋 = 3,14) 𝑽 = 𝝅𝒓𝟐 𝒉 (use 𝜋 = 3,14)

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 SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1:
Choose the correct answer. Circle the letter of the correct answer on the ANSWER SHEET
provided on page 5. If you want to change your choice, put a cross through the wrong letter
and circle your new choice.

1.1. 36 written as a product of prime factors are?

A) 6 × 6
B) 9 × 4
C) 4 × 3 × 3
D) 2 × 2 × 3 × 3
(1)
1.2. 𝑅120 decreased by 5% :

A) 𝑅95
B) 𝑅100
C) 𝑅114
D) 𝑅18
(1)
1.3. 𝑏+𝑏+𝑏 =

A) 𝑏 3
B) 3𝑏
C) 3𝑏 3
D) 3
(1)
1.4. 𝟐
Determine the value of: −𝒙 + 𝟑𝒙 − 𝟒 if 𝒙 = −𝟐

A) −14
B) −6
C) 6
D) −8
(1)
1.5. √16𝑥 8 =

A) 4𝑥 4
B) 4𝑥 8
C) 8𝑥 8
D) 8𝑥 4 (1)

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 1.6. 𝟏 𝟐𝟗 𝟕𝟓𝟑 𝟎𝟎𝟎 written in scientific notation:
A) 1 29 753,000
B) 129,753 × 106
C) 1,29753 × 108
D) 1 29 753 × 10
(1)
1.7. Which of the following is not a reason for congruency?
A) 𝑆, 𝐴, 𝑆
B) 𝑆, 𝑆, 𝑆
C) 𝐴, 𝐴, 𝐴
D) 90°, 𝐻, 𝑆
(1)
1.8. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a parallelogram?

A) The opposite sides are parallel

B) The opposite angles are equal
C) The adjacent sides are equal
D) The sum of the interior angles is 360°
(1)
1.9. In rectangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷, 𝐷𝐶 = 12𝑐𝑚 and 𝐵𝐷 = 15𝑐𝑚. The length of 𝐵𝐶 is:

A) 3 𝑐𝑚
B) 27 𝑐𝑚
C) √369 𝑐𝑚
D) 9 𝑐𝑚
(1)
1.10. The formula to calculate the area of a rectangle is 𝐴 = 𝑙 × 𝑏. If the area of a
rectangle is 27𝑚2 and the length is 6𝑐𝑚, determine the value of the breadth of
the rectangle.
A) 4,5𝑚
B) 4,0𝑚
C) 3,5𝑚
D) 5,5𝑚
(1)

[TOTAL: 10]

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 ANSWER SHEET

CIRCLE YOUR ANSWER FROM SECTION A IN THE GRID BELOW AS SHOWN IN THE
EXAMPLE:

Example: A B C D
1.1. A B C D
1.2. A B C D
1.3. A B C D
1.4. A B C D
1.5. A B C D
1.6. A B C D
1.7. A B C D
1.8. A B C D
1.9. A B C D
1.10. A B C D

[10×1]

[TOTAL: 10]

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 SECTION B: NUMBERS, OPERATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

QUESTION 2:
2.1 Simplify without using your calculator. Show all your calculations.
2.1.1
25 − 16 3 1
√ − √
16 8

2.1.1

(3)

1 3
2.1.2. (1+ ) ÷4
4

2.1.2.

(3)

2.1.3 −3 + 5 ( −3 )
2.1.3

(2)

2.1.4 ( 0,1 )1 + ( 0,002 )0 - ( 0, 5 )2

2.1.4

(2)

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 2.2 Olivia, Thembi and Darren start a small business together. Olivia invests
𝑅80 000, Thembi invests 𝑅100 000 and Darren invests 𝑅120 000. During the
first year, they make a profit of 𝑅75 000.

2.2.1 In what ratio should they divide the profit? Simplify your answer.
2.2.1

(2)

2.2.2 Calculate the amount of profit that Darren will get.

2.2.2

(2)

2.3 Mrs Kruger buys a new washing machine on hire purchase. The cash price of the
washing machine is 𝑅2 800. She pays a 15% deposit. The remaining amount is paid
using simple interest at 12% per annum over 3 years.

2.3.1 Calculate the deposit Mrs Kruger pays for the washing machine.

2.3.1
(2)

2.3.2 Calculate the remaining amount after the deposit has been paid.

2.3.2
(1)

2.3.3 Calculate the total amount that Mrs Kruger pays for the washing machine.

2.3.3

(3)

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 2.4 A camera costs $800 in America , how much will Chris pay for it in Rands if
1$ = 𝑅12,87 ?
2.4

(2)

[TOTAL : 22]

SECTION C: PATTERNS, FUNCTIONS AND ALGEBRA

QUESTION 3

3.1. Consider the figure and the corresponding table below:

Diagram number 1 2 𝒂 4 6 𝒅
Number of bricks 4 8 12 16 𝒃 276
3.1.1 Complete the table by writing down the values for 𝑎 , 𝑏 and 𝑑.
𝑎 =
𝑏 =
𝑑 = (3)
3.1.2 Write down a rule in terms of 𝑛 and 𝑇𝑛 to describe the number pattern.

(2)
3.1.3 Use your answer in Question 3.1.2. to determine which term of the
number pattern will consist of 2240 bricks.

(2)
[TOTAL : 7]

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 QUESTION 4:
4.1. Use the expression below to answer the questions that follow:
−3𝑥 4 − 𝑥 + 2 + 9𝑥 3
4.1.1 Write down the degree of the expression.

(1)
4.1.2 Write down the value of the constant term.
. (1)
4.1.3 How many terms are in the expression?

(1)
4.1.4 Write down the coefficient of the first term.
. (1)

4.2 The expressions between each point on the diagram below represents the
distance between the points.

If 𝒙 = 𝟐𝒌𝒎, calculate the total distance from point A to point B.

4.2 Solution

(3)

4.3. Simplify each of the following, show all your calculations:

4.3.1. 2𝑎 − ( 4𝑎 − 𝑏)
4.3.1

(2)

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 4.3.2. √9𝑥 2 + 16𝑥 2
4.3.2

(2)

4.3.3. 15𝑟 − 20
5
4.3.3.

(2)

4.3.4. ( 3 𝑥 )2 ( −2 𝑥 )3
4.3.4.

(2)

4.4 Solve for 𝑥 , show all your calculations.

4.4.1. 4𝑥 + 40 = 100
4.4.1

(1)

4.4.2. 2(3𝑥 + 5) = −2(1 + 𝑥)

4.4.2.

(3)

4.4.3. 𝑥 3 − 1 = 63
4.4.3.

(1)

[ TOTAL: 20 ]
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 SECTION D: SPACE AND SHAPE (GEOMETRY)

QUESTION 5

5.1 Study the diagram below and then answer the questions that follow.

5.1.1 Calculate, with reasons, the size of 𝒙.

Statement Reason

(3)
5.1.2 Calculate, with reasons, the size of 𝒚.

Statement Reason

(2)
5.1.3 Calculate, with reasons, the size of 𝒛.

Statement Reason

(2)

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 5.2 Consider Δ KNL below, and then answer the question that follows:

5.2.1 Determine, with reasons, the value of 𝒙 .

Statement Reason

(2)
5.3 Study the following diagram:

5.3.1 Determine, with reasons, the value of 𝑚.

Statement Reason

(2)
5.3.2 Calculate the size of 𝐷𝐴̂𝐸
5.3.2

(1)

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 5.4 ABCD is a quadrilateral with 𝐵𝐴̂𝐷 = 850 and 𝐵𝐶̂ 𝐷 = 500.

5.4.1 Classify quadrilateral ABCD?

5.4.1

(1)

5.4.2 Determine with reasons the size of 𝐴𝐵̂ 𝐶 .

Statement Reason

(4)

[ TOTAL: 17 ]

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 QUESTION 6

6.1 Study the figure below and then answer the questions that follow.

6.1.1 Draw quadrilateral 𝐴′𝐵′𝐶′𝐷′ (the image of 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷) after reflecting 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 about
the 𝑥 − 𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑠. Draw the image on the above diagram. (2)

6.1.2 Write down the coordinates of 𝐴′ .

6.1.2

(1)

6.1.3 Draw quadrilateral 𝐴′′ 𝐵 ′′ 𝐶 ′′ 𝐷′′ (the image of 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷) after translating 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷
3 units right and 2 units down. Draw the image on the above diagram. (2)

6.1.4 Write down the coordinates of 𝐴′′.

6.1.4

(1)

[ TOTAL: 6 ]

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 SECTION E: MEASUREMENT

QUESTION 7

7.1 Study the diagram below and then answer the questions that follow .

7.1.1 Calculate the value of 𝑥 .

Statement Reason

(2)

7.1. 2 Determine the area of the shaded part of the prism.

7.1.2

(2)

7.2 Study the following diagram and then answer the questions that follow.

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 7.2.1 The volume of the box is 1443 𝑐𝑚3. Calculate the height of the box.

7.2.1

(2)

7.2.2 Determine the surface area of the box.

7.2.2

(2)

[ TOTAL : 8 ]

SECTION F: DATA HANDLING

QUESTION 8

8.1. Consider the following set of data which represents the mass of 15 rugby
players:
85𝑘𝑔 63𝑘𝑔 48𝑘𝑔 60𝑘𝑔 73𝑘𝑔
81𝑘𝑔 63𝑘𝑔 64𝑘𝑔 73𝑘𝑔 65𝑘𝑔
62𝑘𝑔 88𝑘𝑔 67𝑘𝑔 97𝑘𝑔 73𝑘𝑔

8.1.1 Determine the mode.

(1)
8.1.2 Determine the median.

(1)
8.1.3 Calculate the mean.

(2)

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 8.1.4 Use the information given above to draw a stem-and-leaf diagram.

(2)

[ TOTAL: 6 ]

QUESTION 9

9.1 Susan has 18 yellow buttons ,9 green buttons and 3 blue buttons in a bag. If
she takes out one button from the bag, what is the probability that the button
is:
9.1.1 Yellow
(1)
9.1.2 Blue
(1)
9.1.3 Yellow or green
(1)
9.1.4 Black
(1)

[ TOTAL: 4]

TOTAL [100]

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