MATHEMATICS QUATERLY TEST MARCH 2016 GRADE 9

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MATHEMATICS QUATERLY TEST

MARCH 2016 GRADE 9

MARKS: 100

DURATION: 2 HOURS

Number of Pages including the cover page: 6

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of SIX questions. Answer ALL the questions. 2. Clearly show ALL the calculations. 3. An approved calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical) may be used,

unless stated otherwise. 4. Number the answers EXACTLY as the questions are numbered. 5. It is in your own interest to write legibly and to present the work neatly. 6. It is very important that you read the questions with understanding before attempting

to answer.

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QUESTION 1 (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS)

1.1 The value of is ...

A.

B.

C.

D.

1.2 What is the product of

?

A.

B.

C.

D.

1.3 The overnight temperature in Ermelo dropped from 11 ?C to -2 ?C. By how many degrees has the temperature dropped?

A. - 13?C

B. - 9?C

C. 9?C

D.13?C

1.4 If A. 3

1.5

then B. 5

C. 6

D. 8

A.

B.

C. x y

D.

QUESTION 2

2.1 Between which two consecutive integers does

lie?

2.2 Arrange the following numbers in ascending order. ; ; 0,69 ;

2.3 Simplify 2.3.1

+

2.3.2

2.3.3 0, 125

2.3.4

2.3.5

3

(2x5=10)

(2) (1)

(3) (2) (2) (2) (2)

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2.4 Write

in scientific notation.

(2)

2.5 What is the LCM of 5a3 and 60a2 ?

(2)

2.6 Which number is missing in the sequence? ; ...;

(2)

(20)

QUESTION 3

3.1 There are 44 learners in Mary's class. The ratio of the number of girls to the

number of boys is 5:6. How many boys are in Mary's class?

(2)

3.2 Decrease 240kg by 15%.

(4)

3.3 Calculate how long it will take for an investment of R4 000 at 3% per annum

simple interest to earn an interest of R840.00

(4)

3.4 Mavis has R5 000 to invest for 10 years. A bank offers her 6, 5% per annum on

compound interest and her uncle offers her 7, 5% on simple interest per annum.

Which ONE of the two investments is the best option for Mavis' investment

for 10 years?

(9)

(19)

QUESTION 4

4.1 Given the sequence:

9; 16; 23; ...

4.1.1 Write down the next 2 terms.

(2)

4.1.2 Write down the general rule.

(2)

4.1.3 Determine the 65 th term.

(2)

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4.2 Drawn below is a regular tile pattern.

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4.2. 1 Complete the following table below.

(3)

Pattern number

1

Number of grey tiles 4

2 3 6 9 11 8 12

4.2. 2 Write down the rule for the above pattern.

(2)

4.2. 3 How many grey tiles will figure 20 have?

(2)

4.3 Determine the output values a, b and c of the number machine below.

(3)

1

a...

2x3

1

2

b...

-1

c...

(16)

QUESTION 5

5.1 Simplify

5.1.1

(3)

5.1.2 8x3 y u 20xy 2

(3)

10x4 y3

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