# Mathematics Grade 9 November GP 2015 Question Paper > Grade 9 Mathematics question paper from the November GP 2015, 16 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/2015-grade-9-maths-final-exam-gp/685d1226-408f-49bb-86f6-55592326d45a - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Mathematics - Grade: Grade 9 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2015 - Exam period: November GP - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 16 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 9](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-9) › [Mathematics](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-9/mathematics) › [Mathematics Grade 9 November GP 2015 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/2015-grade-9-maths-final-exam-gp/685d1226-408f-49bb-86f6-55592326d45a) ## About this document Mathematics · Grade 9 · November GP · 2015. Question paper, 16 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION 2015 GRADE 9 MATHEMATICS 15 pages P.T.O. ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com MATHEMATICS 2 GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of SECTION A and SECTION B based on the prescribed content framework in the CAPS document. SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION 1: TEN MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS BASED ON ALL FIVE CONTENT AREAS ANSWER THIS SECTION ON THE ANSWER SHEET PROVIDED. SECTION B: SEVEN QUESTIONS BASED ON FIVE CONTENT AREAS QUESTION 2: NUMBERS, OPERATIONS AND RELATIONS QUESTION 3: PATTERNS AND ALGEBRA QUESTION 4: ALGEBRA QUESTION 5: FUNCTIONS QUESTION 6: SPACE AND SHAPES QUESTION 7: MEASUREMENT QUESTION 8: DATA HANDLING 2. Answer ALL questions in both SECTIONS. 3. A non-programmable calculator may be used unless otherwise stated. 4. In SECTION A circle the letter of the correct answer; and if you change your decision cross out the circled letter and circle your new choice 5. In SECTION B show all necessary steps in your working unless otherwise stated. 6. When answering questions, candidates must apply their knowledge, skills and insight. 7. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 8. Write neatly and legibly. P.T.O. ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com MATHEMATICS 3 SECTION A Question 1 1. Circle the letter of the correct answer from the four possible answers. 1.1 Simplify 42 A 16 B 4 C 2 D 8 (1) 1.2 Simplify 4,8 ÷ 0,2 A 2,4 B 240 C 0,24 D 24 (1) 1.3 Study the pattern below and determine the terms represented by m and n. 2 ; 5 ; 8 ; m ; … ; 17 ; n ; … A m  10 and n  13 B m  11 and n  21 C m  9 and n  20 D m  11 and n  20 (1) 1.4 (x – 3)2 = ………. A x2  9 B x 2  9x  9 C x 2  6x  9 D x 2  6x  9 (1) 1.5 If 2 x  8  16, then x  ......... A 1 B -4 C 1,6 D 4 (1) P.T.O. ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com MATHEMATICS 4 1.6 How many values of x satisfy the equation 5(x – 3) = -15 +5x A 0 B 1 C 2 D More than 2 (1) 1.7 The correct tally table for the following data 1 ;2 ; 3 ; 1 ;2 ; 3 ; 4 ; 1 ; 3 ; 2 ; 2 ; 1 ; 1 is: A B C D Number Tally Number Tally Number Tally Number Tally 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 (1) 1.8 Pairs of shoes are neatly packed in a drawer of a wardrobe. There are 4 pairs of black socks, 2 pairs of blue socks, 3 pairs of yellow socks and 5 pairs of white socks. One pair of socks is taken from the drawer without looking. What is the probability of not taking a pair of white socks? Show all your calculation. A 5 5 B 14 C 9 14 D 5 9 (1) 1.9 A polygon can be defined as: A A closed three-dimensional shape with straight sides B A closed two-dimensional shape with less than three sides C A closed plain figure with straight sides D A closed figure with length, width and height (1) 1.10 The height of a cube with a volume of 64 cm3 is: A 16 cm B 8 cm (1) P.T.O. ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com MATHEMATICS 5 C 4 cm D 32 cm [10] SECTION B Question 2 2.1 3 2 Determine the value of b in  1 5 b (1) 2.2 Determine 20% of an amount if 10% of the amount is R400 (1) 2.3 Which number is the biggest? 3 2 Or 2 3 ? (1) 2.4 Simplify without using a calculator (2 x) 3  2 x 2 (2) 2.5 Paul invests R2000 at 6% compound interest per annum. How much money will he have at the end of 5 years? (3) 2.6 Sandra borrowed R2500 from her friend. They agreed that she will repay all the money over a certain period of time plus simple interest of 9% p.a. How long did it take her to repay all the money if the total interest paid was R675? (3) 2.7 If the sizes of the angles of a triangle are in the ratio 5: 6: 7. Calculate the size of the largest angle. (3) [14] Question 3 3.1 Study the pattern bellow and answer the questions that follow. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 3.1.1 Copy and complete the table. Figure 1 2 3 4 Number of Triangles 4 8 (2) 3.1.2 Describe the pattern in words. (1) P.T.O. ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com MATHEMATICS 6 3.1.3 Determine the general rule (Tn) for the pattern. (1) 3.2 Factorise completely. 3.2.1 3 p 2 q  15 pq 2  12 pq (2) 3.2.2 3 x( x  3)  2(3  x) (3) 3.2.3 75x 3  12x (3) 3.3 Find the value of 2 x 2  5 x  12 if x  3 (3) [15] Question 4 4.1 Simplify. 4.1.1 2x3 y 3 4 xy 3 3x 2   (4) 2x 4 6 y xy 3 4.1.2 54 x 6 8x 2 y 3 3  2x3 2y (3) 4.1.3 y  4 3y  2  (4) 3 4 4.1.4 ( x  3)( x  2) 4  2x (3) 4.1.5  3( x  2)  4 x  3  2(2 x  1) (3) 4.2 Solve for x 4.2.1 3( x  1)  2 x  3 (3) 4.2.2 2x  1 1  5 x (5) 3 2 4.2.3 2 x 1  16 (3) 4.3 If I multiply a certain number by 5, I get the same answer as when I subtract the number from 48. What is the number? (3) [31] Question 5 5.1 In a straight line graph defined by 4 x  2 y  3, 5.1.1 Determine the gradient of the graph. (2) 5.1.2 Determine the x-intercept of the graph. (2) P.T.O. ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com MATHEMATICS 7 5.1.3 Determine the y-intercept of the graph. (1) 5.1.4 Draw the graph showing all your intercepts. Use Annexure B. (2) 5.2 Study the straight line below and answer the questions that follow. 5.2.1 Calculate the gradient of the graph. (2) 5.2.2 Determine the equation of the graph and write it in the form y  mx  c (2) [11] P.T.O. ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com MATHEMATICS 8 Question 6 6.1 Determine with reasons, the sizes of angles x and y in each diagram below. 6.1.1 B y A 360 x C 600 S (4) 6.1.2 D C A 250 x 800 y B (4) 6.2 Study the sketch below and prove that  EFO ≡  GHO E F 1 O2 H G (4) 6.3 ΔPQR /// ΔMNO. Find the lengths of unknown sides, x and y . P M 17 23 x 69 N N y O Q 75 R (5) P.T.O. ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com MATHEMATICS 9 6.4 Enlarge Δ M with a scale factor 2. O (0 ; 0) is the Centre of enlargement. Use Annexure C. M (3) [20] Question 7 7.1 A triangular prism is shown in the figure below. The base is a right-angled triangle with DF= 8 cm, FE = 6 cm and the height 15 cm. A B C 15 cm F 8 cm 6 cm D E 7.1.1 Calculate the area of  DEF. (2) 7.1.2 Calculate the volume of the prism. (2) P.T.O. ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com MATHEMATICS 10 7.2 Given a regular pentagon with sides of 6 cm. O A 5 cm B 6 cm 7.2.1 Calculate the perimeter of the pentagon. (1) 7.2.2 Calculate the length of OA. (3) 7.2.3 Calculate the area of the regular pentagon. (3) [11] Question 8 8.1 A survey was conducted to test the relationship between the hand and shoe size. The table below shows 10 measurements of different hand lengths and shoe sizes. Hand length 5 7 2 9 6 7 4 9 8 5 Shoe size 12 13 10 15 12 15 11 16 15 11 8.1.1 Use Annexure D to draw a scatter plot using the information in the table. (4) 8.1.2 Draw a line of best fit. (1) 8.1.3 What conclusion can you draw about the relationship between a hand length and a shoe (1) size? 8.1.4 Find the mode for the shoe size. (1) 8.1.5 Calculate the mean for the shoe size. (2) 8.1.6 Determine the range for the hand size. (1) [10] TOTAL: 120 P.T.O. ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com MATHEMATICS 11 ANSWER-SHEET ANNEXURE A Name: _________________________ Class: _________ Section A Marks: ___ 10 Circle the letter of the correct answer. Submit this with your answer sheet. Question Answer 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 P.T.O. ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com MATHEMATICS 12 QUESTION 5.1.4 ANNEXURE B P.T.O. ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com MATHEMATICS 13 QUESTION 6.4 ANNEXURE C M P.T.O. ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com MATHEMATICS 14 QUESTION 8.1.1 ANNEXURE D P.T.O. ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com MATHEMATICS 15 FORMULA-SHEET ANNEXURE E Simple Interest: Compound Interest: Perimeter Area Square ) Rectangle Circle Triangle Parallelogram Trapezium Sum of the 4 sides a and b = parallel lines Rhombus Kite a and b = length of equal sides d1 and d2 = diagonal P.T.O. ### Page 16 Downloaded from hlayiso.com MATHEMATICS 16 P.T.O. ## Related documents - [2015 GRADE 9 MATHS FINAL EXAM GP MEMO](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/2015-grade-9-maths-final-exam-gp-memo/4af6f40d-5b6d-4d5c-ad13-323da3e88b01) — Mathematics · Memo · 2015 - [2021 GRADE 9 MATHS FINAL EXAM GP](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/2021-grade-9-maths-final-exam-gp/8ca1dd56-0c73-4159-a9be-85241191e2eb) — Mathematics · QP · 2021 - [Gr9 Math P1 (English) 2020 Exemplars Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr9-math-p1-english-2020-exemplars-question-paper/4ed44294-f505-4e6f-9121-42bd3bf694ec) — Mathematics · QP · 2020 · Eng - [Gr9 Math P2 (English) 2020 Exemplars Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr9-math-p2-english-2020-exemplars-question-paper/eb344412-4697-47a1-89ca-f78fec55bcc7) — Mathematics · QP · 2020 · Eng - [2021 GRADE 9 MATHS FINAL EXAM GP MEMO](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/2021-grade-9-maths-final-exam-gp-memo/47ee9fea-081d-4ae1-9227-1fbb3d25d02c) — Mathematics · Memo · 2021 - [Gr 9 Math (Afrikaans) June 2023 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-9-math-afrikaans-june-2023-question-paper/135ff87d-7467-4a76-ad0b-5d9d4f8b5bce) — Mathematics · QP · 2023 · Afr ## More from Grade 9 Mathematics - [CAPS SP MATHEMATICS GR 7-9](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/caps-sp-mathematics-gr-7-9/ff259c2b-5f3b-46f9-ae34-66dd08358bbe) — CAPS · Eng - [Grade 9 Mathematics P2 November 2026 Mock Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-9-mathematics-2026-november-mock-exam-memorandum-paper-2/5fbec12a-33f0-47a8-bdc2-65573d99d0db) — Memo · 2026 · Eng - [FS Maths Grade 9 MOCK November 2025 P2 and Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/fs-maths-grade-9-mock-november-2025-p2-and-memo/411ff601-2320-4073-a074-74427663bad7) — QP + Memo · 2025 - [KZN Zululand Maths Grade 9 March 2025 QP and Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/kzn-zululand-maths-grade-9-march-2025-qp-and-memo/a5d0e368-52a3-4816-b3aa-3597ee4f5a9f) — QP + Memo · 2025 - [Maths Grade 9 June 2025 QP and Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-grade-9-june-2025-qp-and-memo/1c92dc3a-8522-46ea-9bc2-251685906fd8) — QP + Memo · 2025 - [Grade 9 formal test 2024 memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-9-formal-test-2024-memo/46db1a9d-b9d3-4f68-b6a9-2931fa2f8fc3) — Memo · 2024 ## Collection - [Grade 9 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-9/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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