# Mathematics Grade 12 P1 Western Cape Mock 2019 QP > Grade 12 Mathematics Paper 1 question paper from the Western Cape Mock Exam 2019, 11 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/2019-grade-12-math-trial-exam-paper-1-wc-mn/59b82142-eaf0-4828-a7df-5b2606b04aa6 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Mathematics - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2019 - Exam period: Western Cape Mock Exam - Paper: 1 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 11 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [Mathematics](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/mathematics) › [Mathematics Grade 12 P1 Western Cape Mock 2019 QP](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/2019-grade-12-math-trial-exam-paper-1-wc-mn/59b82142-eaf0-4828-a7df-5b2606b04aa6) ## About this document Mathematics · Grade 12 · Western Cape Mock Exam · 2019. Question paper, 11 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 Metro North Education District Grade 12 Mathematics P1 September 2019 MARKS: 150 TIME: 3 hours INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions. 1. This question paper consists of 11 questions. 2. Answer ALL the questions. 3. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. that you have used in determining your answers. 4. Answers only will not necessarily be awarded full marks. 5. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical), unless stated otherwise. 6. If necessary, round off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise. 7. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale. 8. An information sheet, with formulae, is included at the end of the question paper. 9. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 10. Write legibly and present your work neatly. This question paper consists of 10 pages and 1 information sheet. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematics/P1 2 MNED/September 2019 QUESTION 1 1.1 Solve for 𝑥: 1.1.1 (𝑥 − 3)(3𝑥 + 2) = 0 (2) 1.1.2 2𝑥(2𝑥 − 1) = 3 (correct to TWO decimal places) (4) 1.1.3 3𝑥+1 − 3𝑥−1 − 7 = 2−𝑥 . 2𝑥 (4) 1.1.4 𝑥2 − 𝑥 − 2 (5) √2 − 𝑥 = √2 − 𝑥 1.2 Given 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 + 8 and 𝑔(𝑥) = −3𝑥 + 24 Calculate the coordinates for 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑔(𝑥) (6) 1.3 The roots of a quadratic equation are given by the following: −4 ± √𝑘(3 − 𝑘) 𝑥= 2 1.3.1 Determine the nature of the roots if 𝑘 = 2 (2) 1.3.2 For which values of 𝑘 will the roots be non-real? (3) [26] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematics/P1 3 MNED/September 2019 QUESTION 2 2.1 The sequence 6 ; 8 ; 10 ; 12 ; …; 164 is an arithmetic sequence. 2.1.1 Determine the 𝑛𝑡ℎ term of the sequence. (2) 2.1.2 How many terms are in the sequence? (2) 2.1.3 It is further given that the above sequence forms the row of the first differences for a quadratic sequence 𝑇𝑛 = 𝑎𝑛2 + 𝑏𝑛 + 𝑐 where 𝑇5 = 39. Determine the values of 𝑎, 𝑏 and 𝑐. (4) 2.2 The first three terms of a geometric sequence are: 𝑝 − 1 ; 𝑝 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝 + 2. Calculate the value of 𝑝. (3) 2.3 If 𝑛 𝜖 N, calculate the smallest value of 𝑛 for which: 𝑛 1 ∑ (2)𝑘−1 > 900 32 (5) 𝑘=1 2.4 Given: 𝑛 14 ∑(2𝑝 − 5) = 𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ∑(2𝑝 − 5) = 140 𝑝=1 𝑝=1 Determine, in terms of 𝑚, the value of 𝑛 ∑ (2𝑝 − 5) 𝑝=15 (2) [18] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematics/P1 4 MNED/September 2019 QUESTION 3 The diagram represents a sketch of circles. Half of the area of each circle is shaded. The radius of the largest circle is 1 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡. The diameter of each smaller circle is equal to the radius of the previous circle. Determine the sum of the shaded areas of all the circles, if this process is going on forever. (Give your answer in terms of 𝜋.) (4) [4] QUESTION 4 3 Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = +1 𝑥+1 4.1 Determine the equations of the asymptotes of 𝑓. (2) 4.2 Calculate the 𝑦 −intercept of 𝑓. (2) 4.3 Sketch the graph of 𝑓 for 𝑥 > −1 . Clearly show the intercept(s) with the axis and any asymptotes. (4) 4.4 Determine the value(s) of 𝑥 for which 𝑓(𝑥) ≥ 4. (2) [10] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematics/P1 5 MNED/September 2019 QUESTION 5 Sketched below are the graphs of 𝑔(𝑥) = −3𝑥 + 20 and 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐. Graph 𝑓 has a turning point at A(3; 𝑘). Graph 𝑓 and 𝑔 intersects at A and B(6; 2). 5.1 Calculate the numerical value of 𝑘, the 𝑦-coordinate of A. (2) 5.2 Determine the range of 𝑦 = −𝑓(𝑥). (2) 5.3 Calculate the numerical values of 𝑎, 𝑏 and 𝑐. (6) 5.4 Determine the value(s) of 𝑥 for which 𝑓(𝑥) > 𝑔(𝑥). (2) 5.5 Describe the nature of the roots for 𝑓(𝑥) − 11. (2) 5.6 Determine the value(s) of 𝑥 for which 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) . 𝑔′(𝑥) > 0. (2) [16] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematics/P1 6 MNED/September 2019 QUESTION 6 1 𝑥 Sketched below are the graphs of ℎ(𝑥) = (2) + 𝑞 and 𝑓(𝑥) = log 2 𝑥. Graph 𝑓 and the asymptote of ℎ intersect at B(4; 𝑝). 6.1 Write down the coordinates of A, the 𝑥 −intercept of 𝑓. (1) 6.2 Determine the domain of 𝑓. (1) 6.3 Determine the equation of 𝑓 −1 in the form 𝑦 = … (2) 6.4 Sketch the graph of 𝑓 −1 . Clearly labelling the intercept(s) with the axes as well as the coordinates of any one other point on the graph. (3) 6.5 Determine the equation of the asymptote of ℎ. (2) 6.6 Describe, in words, the transformation of ℎ to 𝑓 −1 . (2) [11] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematics/P1 7 MNED/September 2019 QUESTION 7 7.1 A car cost 𝑥 rand. The value of the car decreased by 𝑟% annually on the reducing- balance method. After 42 months the book value of the car is half of what it was worth when it was bought. Calculate r. (4) 7.2 A man plans to buy a car for his family. The car will cost R90 000. He has two options: Option 1: He applies for a car loan. The bank charges interest at 14% per annum, compounded monthly. He can afford a monthly instalment of R3 000. He will make the first monthly repayment one month after the loan is granted. Option 2: He deposits a fixed amount at the end of each month to buy the car at R90 000 over three years. (assuming the price of the car will still be R90 000 over 3 years.) The bank pays interest at 10% per annum, compounded monthly. He will make the first deposit at the end of the first month. 7.2.1 Calculate, to the nearest year, how long it will take the man to pay back the loan, if he chooses Option 1. (5) 7.2.2 Suppose he chooses Option 1. Calculate the outstanding balance immediately after the 24th payment. (3) 7.2.3 Calculate the monthly deposit if he chooses Option 2. (4) [16] QUESTION 8 8.1 Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 1 − 3𝑥 2 . Determine 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) from first principles. (5) 8.2 Given: 𝑥4 − 𝑥 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 Determine the gradient of the tangent to 𝑔 drawn at 𝑥 = −2. (4) 8.3 𝑑𝑦 Determine if: 𝑑𝑥 3 5 8.3.1 𝑦 = √𝑥 + 𝑥2 (4) 8.3.2 1 𝑥 = √𝑦 + 𝑥 (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematics/P1 8 MNED/September 2019 [17] QUESTION 9 Sketched below are the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 3 + 𝑏𝑥 2 + 27𝑥 + 𝑑. A(1; 𝑓(1)) and B are the turning points of 𝑓. The graph of 𝑓 intersects the 𝑥 −axis at (0; 0) and at B. 9.1 Give the value of 𝑑. (1) 9.2 Show that the numerical value of 𝑏 = −18. (4) 9.3 Calculate the coordinates of B. (4) 9.4 Determine the value(s) of 𝑥 for which 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) > 0 . (2) 9.5 Calculate the 𝑥 −coordinate of the point of inflection of 𝑓. (3) 9.6 For which values of 𝑥 will the graph of 𝑓 be concave down? (2) [16] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematics/P1 9 MNED/September 2019 QUESTION 10 A certain high school wants to build a stage as shown in the diagram below: • The stage floor consists of a square (BCEF) and two congruent triangles (∆𝐴𝐵𝐹 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ∆𝐷𝐶𝐸) • Each side of the square is equal to 𝑦 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠. • The length of the hypotenuse of the congruent triangles is equal to 8 units each. • AB = CD = 𝑥 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠. • 𝐴̂ = 𝐷̂ = 30° 10.1 Show that the area of the stage floor can be written as: A= 8𝑥 sin 30° + 64 − 𝑥² (3) 10.2 Calculate the value of 𝑥, for which the area of the floor will be a maximum. (3) [6] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematics/P1 10 MNED/September 2019 QUESTION 11 11.1 A gift basket is made up with one book, one slab of chocolate, one packet of nuts and one bottle of fruit juice. The person who makes up the gift basket can choose from: • five different books, • three different slabs of chocolates, • four kinds of nuts and • six flavours of fruit juice. Calculate the number of different gift baskets that can possibly be produced. (2) 11.2 In a class, the probability of the students studying Mathematics is 60% while the probability of the students studying Economics is 30%. The probability of the students studying Mathematics or Economics is 70%. Calculate the probability that a student will study both Mathematics and Economics. (2) 11.3 A photograph needs to be taken of the Representative Council of Learners (RCL) at a school. There are three girls and two boys in the RCL and all of them need to sit in one row for the photograph. The President of the RCL is a boy and the vice-president is a girl. 11.3.1 In how many ways can the RCL be arranged in a row, if there were no restriction on the order in which the RCL members could sit? (2) 11.3.2 If the members of the RCL are seated randomly, calculate the probability that the President and the Vice-President of the RCL are seated next to each other. (4) [10] TOTAL = 150 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematics/P1 11 MNED/September 2019 INFORMATION SHEET  b  b 2  4ac x 2a A  P (1  ni) A  P (1  ni) A  P(1  i ) n A  P(1  i ) n Tn  a  (n  1)d Sn  n 2a  (n  1)d  2 Tn  ar n 1 Sn   a r n 1  ;r 1 S  a ; 1  r  1 r 1 1 r F  x 1  i   1 n  P  x 1  1  i  n  i i f ( x  h)  f ( x ) f ' ( x)  lim h 0 h  x  x y  y2  d  ( x2  x1 ) 2  ( y 2  y1 ) 2 M  1 2 ; 1   2 2  y 2  y1 y  mx  c y  y1  m( x  x1 ) m m  tan  x 2  x1  x  a 2   y  b  2  r 2 a b c In ABC:   sin A sin B sin C a 2  b 2  c 2  2bc. cos A 1 area ABC  ab.sin C 2 sin      sin  . cos   cos  . sin  sin     sin . cos   cos . sin  cos     cos  . cos   sin  . sin  cos     cos  . cos   sin  . sin  cos 2   sin 2   cos 2  1  2 sin 2  sin 2  2 sin . cos  2 cos 2   1  n  fx  (x  x) i 2 x  2  i 1 n n n( A) P( A)  P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) – P(A and B) nS  yˆ  a  bx b  x  x ( y  y ) (x  x) 2 Copyright reserved Please turn over ## Related documents - [Gr 12 Gauteng Sep 2019 P1](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-12-gauteng-sep-2019-p1/a2deda82-cc1b-4103-84d4-6d1ce61c2914) — Mathematics · QP · 2019 - [2019 GRADE 12 MATH TRIAL EXAM PAPER 1 LIMP](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/2019-grade-12-math-trial-exam-paper-1-limp/831efe5b-dbdc-4b34-9f4d-0c7aadcfdef4) — Mathematics · QP · 2019 - [Mathematics P1 May June 2019 Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/mathematics-p1-may-june-2019-eng/a645dde5-42e0-4a8d-85e6-9027775ee0b4) — Mathematics · QP · 2019 · Eng - [Mathematics P1 Nov 2019 Memo Afr Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/mathematics-p1-nov-2019-memo-afr-eng/eef87169-da21-443f-af20-6207010a2376) — Mathematics · Memo · 2019 · Eng - [NW MATHS P2 ENGLISH SEPTEMBER 2019](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/nw-maths-p2-english-september-2019/f2f23402-6726-460e-bb8f-16840aaabbcc) — Mathematics · QP · 2019 · Eng - [2018 GRADE 12 MATH TRIAL EXAM PAPER 2 WC OVERBERG](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/2018-grade-12-math-trial-exam-paper-2-wc-overberg/2c04b71b-1ce2-4985-8996-aec90790d60b) — Mathematics · QP · 2018 ## More from Grade 12 Mathematics - [MATHS P1 ANSWER BOOK GR12 SEPT 2025 English Afrikaans watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-p1-answer-book-gr12-sept-2025-english-afrikaans-watermark/d78c3fd3-dcd5-4f3f-911b-e5635b4686cc) — Addendum · 2025 · Afr - [MATHS P2 MEMO GR12 SEPT 2025 E+A watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-p2-memo-gr12-sept-2025-e-a-watermark/838d50ea-fdac-4e70-8d62-e365a012252f) — Memo · 2025 - [Maths Grade 12 NSC P2 MEMO September 2025 Eng Northern Cape](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-grade-12-nsc-p2-memo-september-2025-eng-northern-cape/f00a552e-132c-4871-bf72-c887cfc67272) — Memo · 2025 · Eng - [MATHS P2 ANSWER BOOK GR12 JUNE 2024 Afr+English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-p2-answer-book-gr12-june-2024-afr-english/4a71e975-4ac4-4f55-8e23-0b8155a5b0c6) — Addendum · 2024 · Eng - [MATHS P2 MEMO GR12 JUNE 2024 Afr+English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-p2-memo-gr12-june-2024-afr-english/4a5f997e-e38d-4abb-b726-8b72e6672832) — Memo · 2024 · Eng - [MATHS P1 GR 12 MEMO SEPT 2024 English+Afrikaans](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-p1-gr-12-memo-sept-2024-english-afrikaans/f0eedb8f-ec6f-4f46-9885-3933cd274781) — Memo · 2024 · Afr ## Collection - [Grade 12 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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