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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION
JUNE 2016
GRADE 9
MATHEMATICS
TIME: 120 minutes
MARKS: 100
12 pages
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Mathematics Grade 9 June GP 2016 Question Paper (English)
Grade 9 Mathematics question paper from the June GP 2016 (English), 12 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.
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MATHEMATICS Grade 9 2
GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION
MATHEMATICS
TIME: 120 minutes
MARKS: 100
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1. This question paper consists of 9 questions and 12 pages.
2. Answer ALL questions.
3. A non-programmable calculator may be used unless stated otherwise.
4. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams and graphs, etc. that you have used in determining the
answers. Answers only will NOT necessarily be awarded full marks.
5. If necessary, round-off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise.
6. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
7. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
8. Use ANSWER SHEETS A and B to answer Questions 1 and 4. Detach these ANSWER
SHEETS and submit them together with your ANSWER BOOK.
9. Write neatly and legibly.
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MATHEMATICS Grade 9 3
QUESTION 1
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Answer this question on ANSWER SHEET A. Circle the letter of the correct answer from the
4 possible answers given.
1.1 The prime factors of 30 are …
A 1; 2; 3; 5; 12.
B 3; 5; 6.
C 2; 3; 5.
D None of the above. (1)
1.2 The number 0,000147560 in scientific notation is …
A 0,14756 × 10-3
B 1,4756 × 10-4
C 1,4756 × 104
D 0,14756 × 10-5 (1)
3 4
1.3 1 1
4 5
11
A 3 .
20
7
B 2 .
9
7
C 2 .
20
7
D 3 . (1)
9
1.4 0, 034297 correctly rounded-off to 4 decimals is …
A 0,0342.
B 0,3430.
C 0,0343.
D 0,034. (1)
1.5 Which number is both a square and a cube?
A 64
B 16
C 8
D 4 (1)
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MATHEMATICS Grade 9 4
1 1 1
1.6 Which number is missing in the sequence: 1; ; ; ... ; ?
2 4 16
1
A
8
1
B
10
1
C
12
1
D
14 (1)
1.7 (x 2) 2
A x2 4 .
B x 2 4x 4 .
C x2 4.
D x2 4 x 4 . (1)
1.8 If 3( x 1)( x 2) 0 ; then x
A 1 or 2 .
B 1 or 2 .
C 3 or 1 or 2.
D 2 or 1 . (1)
1.9 The factors of x 2 5x 6 are …
A ( x 3)( x 2) .
B ( x 2)( x 3) .
C ( x 6)( x 1) .
D ( x 3)( x 2) . (1)
1.10 The area of a rectangular figure is 200 m². If the length is doubled, the new area will be …
A 300 m².
B 400 m².
C 200 m².
D 600 m². (1)
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MATHEMATICS Grade 9 5
QUESTION 2
2.1 Calculate the value of 3x 3 2 x 2 9 x 2 if x 2 . (2)
2.2 Simplify the following expressions. (Leave your answer in its positive exponential form.)
2.2.1 3xy 2 5x 2 y 9 xy 2 8x 2 y 3x 2 (2)
2.2.2 2x+y.2x – y (1)
2 pq (2 p 2 q 3 ) 2
2.2.3 (3)
32 p 6 q 7
2.2.4 (2 x 4)(2 x 4) (2)
2m 4 m 2 3m 2
2.2.5 (4)
m3 m2 4
2.3 Simplify the following without using a calculator. (Leave your answer in scientific notation.)
3,4 × 10 -3 + 5,8 × 10-5 (2)
2.4 Solve for x .
2.4.1 8x 3 3x 22 (2)
x 1
2.4.2 x 3 (3)
2
2.4.3 2 x 16 (2)
2.5 Factorise fully.
2.5.1 3a3 9a 2 6a (4)
2.5.2 9x 2 y 2 (2)
2.5.3 t 2 ( x y) w2 ( y x) (2)
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MATHEMATICS Grade 9 6
QUESTION 3
Nomvula and Sam decided to apply for motor vehicle finance to buy a car for the amount of
R 150 000, 00. The loan is payable over 5 years at 9 % compound interest per annum.
3.1 Use the formula on ANNEXURE A to calculate the total amount payable at the end of the
5 years. (3)
3.2 Calculate the monthly instalments that will be paid. (3)
3.3 The previous owner bought the car for R 120 000,00 and sold it for R 150 000,00. Calculate
the percentage profit made by the owner. (3)
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QUESTION 4
It takes the Gautrain 2 hours to travel a certain distance at an average speed of 150 km/h. The
following table shows other options as well:
Average speed (km/h) a 150 300 c
Time travelled in hours 4 2 b 1
2
2
4.1 Determine a, b and c by showing all calculations. (6)
4.2 Plot the graph using the table and answers from Question 4.1. Use ANSWER SHEET B to
answer this question. (4)
4.3 By using the graph that you have drawn for Question 4.2, determine how long it will take to
cover the distance at an average speed of 100 km/h. (2)
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MATHEMATICS Grade 9 7
QUESTION 5
The following patterns are constructed by laying out matches in a patter. Study the diagram below to
answer the questions that follow.
Figuur 1 Figuur 2 Figuur 3
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3
5.1 Determine the number of matchsticks in the next figure if the pattern is continued. (1)
5.2 Describe the pattern rule in your own words. (1)
5.3 Write the general term of the pattern in the form Tn . (2)
5.4 Use your answer to Question 5.3 to determine the number of matchsticks in the 20 th figure. (2)
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QUESTION 6
E G
104°
A B
95°
x + 14° y
C D
87°– 4z
F H
6.1 Calculate y. (3)
6.2 Calculate x. (3)
6.3 Construct a special angle of 30° without using a protractor. (3)
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MATHEMATICS Grade 9 8
QUESTION 7
A E
1
C
1 2
2
x
1 11
B D
In the given figure ABǀ ǀ ED, AC = CE, BC = CD , Cˆ1 60 and Cˆ1 Eˆ .
7.1 Prove, with reasons, that ∆ABC ≡ ∆EDC. (4)
7.2 Calculate x. (3)
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QUESTION 8
In the diagram below it is proven that ∆KLM ǀ ǀ ǀ ∆ONM.
K
4 cm
N
12 cm
20 cm
x
L M
y O 16 cm
8.1 Calculate the length of NO (x). (2)
8.2 Calculate the length of LO (y). (3)
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MATHEMATICS Grade 9 9
QUESTION 9
Refer to ANNEXURE A for formulae to answer this question.
B 30 m A
20 m
Deep pool
Grass
16 m
C D E
Shallow pool
Study the diagram above of the entertainment area at a family resort. The grey area is made up of a
shallow children’s pool and a deep adults’ pool. There is a triangular-shaped grass area, where visitors
can relax. The dimensions of the space are as follows:
AB is 30 m, AE is 20 m, EC is 46 m and AD is perpendicular to EC.
9.1 Calculate the width of the entire swimming pool (AD). (2)
9.2 Determine the area of the entire pool if the width is given as 12 m. (4)
9.3 Determine the perimeter of the entire entertainment area.
(Make use of the width as stated in Question 9.2.) (5)
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TOTAL: 100
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MATHEMATICS Grade 9 10
ANNEXURE A
QUESTION 3.1
n
A P(1 i ) or A P1
n r
100
QUESTION 9
Full circle:
Area = r
2
ᴫ = 3,14
Perimeter = 2r
Rectangle:
Area = l x b
Perimeter = 2(l b)
Triangle:
1
Area bxh
2
Perimeter = Side1 + Side2 + Side3
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MATHEMATICS Grade 9 11
Name and Surname: ______________________Grade : ______
ANSWER SHEET A
QUESTION 1
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
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MATHEMATICS Grade 9 12
Name and Surname: ______________________Grade : ______
ANSWER SHEET B
QUESTION 4
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