# Mathematics Grade 11 Paper 1 KZN November 2015 Paper & Memo

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- Subject: Mathematics
- Grade: Grade 11
- Document type: Question paper and memo
- Year: 2015
- Exam period: KZN November Exam
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- Curriculum: CAPS
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### Page 1

GR 11 MATHS ~P1 NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2015 GSS Page 1 of 7

basic education

Department:
Basic Education
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

7 _ GREENBURY SECONDARY
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MARKS: 150 EXAMINER: R.DEMRUGARAM

TIME: 3 Hours MODERATOR: S. MUNILAL

This question paper consists of 7 pages and 10 questions.

### Page 2

GR 11 MATHS P1 - NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2015 ass : . Page 2 of 7

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION:

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions:

1

2.

. This question paper consists of 10 questions and 7 pages.
Answer all the questions.

Clearly show all calculations, diagrams, graphs, ete which you have used in
determining the answers.

Answers only will not necessarily be awarded full marks.

You may use an approved scientific calculator (non- programmable and non-
graphical), unless stated otherwise,

If necessary, round off your answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated
otherwise.

. Number your answers correctly according to the numbering system used in
this question paper.

Diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale.

It is in your own interest to write neatly and legibly.

p.t.o, Question One...

### Page 3

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GR 11 MATHS P1 - NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2015, GSS Page3 of 7

QUESTION ONE:

1.1. Solve for x:

L.11. (2x-4) (3*-27)=0 (2)
1.1.2. 3x?~4x=5 (correct to 2 decimal places.) (5)
2 2 i

1.1.3. x3-—x3=6 (Hint: let xt=k) (5)
1.2. Determine the sum of the integers of the solution to

x+x-650 (4) [16]
QUESTION TWO:
2.1. Solve for x and y simultaneously:

y- x+3=0

x -3=yt2x (6)

2.2, Simplify the following without the use of a calculator:

10* + 3 5x 1
2.2.1. a (5)
2+ 3 3. gen 1
2.3. Ifa+b= 1, determine the maximum value of ab (4) [19]
QUESTION THREE:
3.1. Without solving the equation
determine the nature of the roots of:
x +3 =3x
(4)
3.2. Prove that the equation:
3mx’ ~(2m+3n)x+2n=0
has rational roots for all rational values of m and n. (6) [10]

p.t.o. Question Four...

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11 MATHS Pi - NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2015 GSS : Page 4 of 7

QUESTION FOUR:

4.1, Consider the sequence:

8311; 143...

4.1.1. Extend the sequence by two terms. (2)
. 4.1.2. Is this sequence linear or quadratic?

Give a reason for your answer. (2)
4.1.3. Find the general term. (2)
4.1.4. Find the tenth term. (2)
4.2, Consider.the sequence: ( )

“152375 143..
4.2.1. Extend the sequence by two terms. , (2)
4.2.2. Is this sequence linear or quadratic?

Give a reason for your answer. (2)
4.2.3, Find the general term. (2)
4.2.4, Which term of the sequence is equal to 623? (2)

4.3. IfTn=(-2)""!

4.3.1. Write down the first 4 terms of the sequence. (4)

4.3.2, What pattern do you notice? (2)
4.3.3. What is the sum of the first 4 terms? (2)
4.3.4. Which term will be equal to 64? (2) [26] (
QUESTION FIVE:
5.1. Calculate the effective annual rate of interest if the nominal rate is

7% per annum compounded monthly. (4)

5.2, A laptop costing R12 000 is purchased. Determine the
book value of the laptop 3 years later if depreciation is calculated at
15 % p.a. according to the straight line method. (3)

p.t.o. Question 5.3...

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GR 11 MATHS Pl ~- NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2015 GSS Page 5 of 7

5.3. R200 000 is invested for a period of 4 years at an interest rate of
6.5 % p.a. compounded monthly for the first 2 years. After the
second year R10 000 is added to the account and interest
changes to 8 % p.a. compounded quarterly for the next two years.
Calculate the value of the investment at the end of 4 years. (5)

5.4. Karan bought a fridge for R6 000. He paid R7 125 in total over
3 years. Determine the compounded annually rate of interest

that was charged. (5) [17]
QUESTION SIX:
6.1. Ax) = 2x’—4x-6
g(x) =- 2x +6 ; Mis the turning point of (x).
y
A
f(x)
D
E
A\ {0 ”x
g(x)
Cc
M
6.1.1, Calculate the coordinates of the intercepts A, B and C. (5)
6.1.2. Calculate the coordinates of the turning point M. (3)
6.1.3. If both graphs intersect at B and D, calculate
the coordinates of D. GB)
6.1.4. Use the graph to solve the inequality f(x) . g(x) <0 (3)
6.1.5. For which value(s) of x is A(x) strictly increasing? (2)

6.2. With reference to the above graph calculate the average
gradient between the points B andD of £. (3) [19]

p.t.o. Question Seven...

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GR {1 MATHS P1 - NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2015 Gss Page 6 of 7

QUESTION SEVEN:

The graph of f(x) = ~ =i pt2

7.1. Determine the y — intercept of f (2)

7.2. Write down the equations of the asymptotes of f (2)

7.3. For what value(s) of x is f(x) = 0? (3)

7.4, Draw a neat sketch of f(x). (5)

7.5, Write down one equation of the line of symmetry of f(x). (2) [14]
QUESTION EIGHT:

p(s) =t.3*+1; (t isa constant )

passes through the point (0 ; 0)

8.1. Show that t=~l1. (2)

. 8.2. If p is shifted 4 units to the left to give a new function h,
write down the equation of-h in the form y = ......... (3) [5]

p.t.o... Question Nine...

### Page 7

GR 11 MATHS P1 ~ NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2015 GSS Page 7 of 7

QUESTION NINE:

9.1. Given the following probabilities:
P(A)=0,35 ; P(B)=0,2 ; P(AorB)=0,48

9.1.1. Determine P ( A and B ) if events A and B are not mutually

exclusive. (3)
9.1.2. Are events A and B mutually exclusive? Give a reason for

your answer, (2)
9.1.3. Are events A and B independent? Give a reason for your

answer. (3)

9.2. A blue bag and a green bag each contain marbles. The blue
bag has 5 yellow and 10 red marbles while the green bag has
6 yellow and 4 red marbles.
If each bag has an equal chance of being selected,
determine the probability of selecting a yellow marble from the
blue bag or a yellow marble from the green bag with the aid ofa
tree diagram. Show all outcomes. (5) [13]

QUESTION TEN;

250 people have been interviewed at a local flea market and asked
their drink preference:

» 145 drink coffee

>» 130 drink tea

> 90 drink milo

> 27 people indicated that they do not drink any of these

» 25 people drink all three

» 60 drink coffee and tea

> 35 drink milo and tea

Let x be the number of people that drink coffee and milo but not tea

10.1. Draw a Venn diagram representing this information and show that

x = 47, (6)
10.2, Determine the probability that a person: ;
10.2.1. drinks only tea. (2)

10.2.2. drinks milo or tea. (3) [11]

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2015 FINAL EXAMINATION

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