CAPRICORN NORTH DISTRICT

MATHEMATICS TEST
TERM 1
14 MARCH 2023

Grade 9

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Duration: 1 hours
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MARKS:80

CAPRICORN NORTH DISTRICT MATHEMATICS TEST GRADE 9 TERM 1

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of five (5) questions and six (6) pages excluding
cover page
2. Read all the instructions carefully.
3. Clearly show all calculations, diagrams and graphs that have been used in
determining your answers. Answers only will not be awarded full marks.
4. An approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical) may be
used, unless otherwise stated.
5. Write neatly and legibly.

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Question 1
Answer the following questions by writing only the letter next to the correct answer. e.g.: 1.3 D
1.1 Which of the following is not an example of a rational number?

A. 5
B. √5
C. 2,5
1 (1)
D. √25

1.2 Choose a statement that describes how to determine the next term in the pattern:

1 1 1 1
1; ; ; ; .
2 4 8 16
A. Add 2
1
B. Add 2

C. Multiply by 2
1
D. Multiply by 2
(1)
1.3 Complete: √132 − 52 = ⋯

A. 8
B. √8
C. 12
D. √16 (1)

1.4 144 as a product of its prime factors is...

A. 42 × 23
B. 4 × 2 × 2 × 3
C. 24 × 32
(1)
D. 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3

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1.5 There are 120 learners in Grade 9 at Maleboho High School. If the ratio of girls
to boys is 3: 5, how many boys are there in Grade 9?

A 75
B 55
C 15
(1)
D8
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Question 2

2.1 Decide whether the following numbers are Non-Real, Rational or

Irrational numbers.

2.1.1 √25 (1)

2.1.2 𝜋 (1)

2.1.3 −2 (1)

2.1.4 √−3 (1)

2.1.5 3.14 (1)

2.2 Between which two consecutive integers does √150 lie? Show your all (3)
your calculations.

2.3 Three numbers and the products of their prime factors are given below.

Number Product of Prime Factors

924 22 × 3 × 7 × 11
132 22 × 3 × 11
462 2 × 3 × 7 × 11

Use the products of prime factors to determine the following:

2.3.1 H.C. F (3)

2.3.2 L.C.M (3)

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2.4 If it takes 20 men 6 days to build a house. How long will it take 30
men working at the same rate to complete the house? (3)

2.5 You invest R2 500 at 7% p.a. compound interest for 3 years.

2.5.1 How much will you get at the end of this period? (3)
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(Use the formula A = (1 + 100 )n. You may use a calculator)

2.5.2 How much profit did you gain from this investment? (2)
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Question 3
3.1 Calculate the following:

3.1.1 25 + (-14) + (+8) – (+13) (2)

3.1.2 −3 − 5 + (−8) − (−4) (2)

3.1.3 −5 − (−3)(4) − (−2)3 (3)

3
3.1.4 62 −(−√9)2 + √−27
(4)
−22 ×15 +1
3
3.1.5 4 − √36 × √8 (3)

3.2 The overnight temperature in Polokwane drops from 11°C to −2°C. By (2)
how many degrees have the temperature dropped?

3.3 Arrange the following list of integers in ascending order:

−8; −11; 17; −50; 23; −100; 0 (1)
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Question 4
4.1 Write the numbers below in scientific notation.

4.1.1 290 000 (1)

4.1.2 0.0894 (1)

4.2 Write these scientific notation numbers as ordinary decimal numbers.

4.2.1 1.95 × 104 (1)

4.2.2 5.53 × 10-2 (1)

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4.3 Simplify the following:

4.3.1 𝑎2 × 𝑎3 + 𝑎 × 𝑎4 (2)

4.3.2 10𝑦 4 ÷ 2𝑦 3 (2)

4.4
4.4.1 Complete the exponential law by filling in the missing part
1
__________ = 𝑚
𝑎 (1)
4.4.2 Solve for x in the following equations

4.4.2.1 2x = 32 (2)

4.4.2.2 1 (3)
2x – 1 =
8

4.4.2.3 32 – x = 81 (3)
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Question 5
5.1 6 ;10 ;14 ;18; ......... is a given sequence.

5.1.1 State the rule in words. (1)

5.1.2 Write down the next three terms. (3)

5.1.3 Determine the general rule (nth term). Tn = ……………………. (2)

5.1.4 Calculate the 10th term. (2)

5.1.5 Which term of the sequence is equal to 242? (3)

5.2 Designs using matchsticks are shown below.

5.2.1 Draw the fourth design (2)

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5.2.2 Copy and complete the table below using the matchsticks designs

Design 1 2 3 (5.2.2.3) n
…… (6)
Number of (5.2.2.1) (5.2.2.2) (6.2.2.4)
6 36
Matchsticks …..…… ……… Tn = ……………
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TOTAL = 80

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