# Mathematics Grade 9 KZN March Test 2025 Paper & Memo

> Grade 9 Mathematics question paper and memo from the KZN March Test 2025, 11 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download.

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- Updated: 2026-09-27
- Subject: Mathematics
- Grade: Grade 9
- Document type: Question paper and memo
- Year: 2025
- Exam period: KZN March Test
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 11

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partment:
GIR Education
See” “PROVINCE OF KWAZULU-NATAL

ZULULAND DISTRICT: GENERAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (GET)
Helping Our Schools Transform Little People into Future Giants

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Marks : 50

Duration :1 hour

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions:

This question paper consists of 7 pages including the cover page.

This question paper consists of FIVE questions. Answer ALL questions.
Clearly show ALL calculations that you have used in determining your answer.
Answer Questions 2 — 5 in the spaces provided.

Answer only will not necessarily be awarded full marks.

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An approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical) may
be used, unless stated otherwise. Write neatly and legibly.

Circuit

School Name
Class (e.g. 9A)

Name & Surname

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Section A

Question 1
Four options are provided as answers to the following questions. Circle the letter

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corresponding to correct answer.

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1.2,

1.3.

1.4.

1.5.

Which one of the following numbers is an irrational number?

17
V-8

A 2K2x%2e

B 2x2x2x2

C 8x27

D 8x3x3x3

Calculate: 6+6+2-—6x(-2) =
A 21

B18

Cc 12

D oO

8 x [(-9) + (-7)] =

GOR ey OOP
a

—128

128

79

—4

—V4x V125 =
250

-20

20

—250

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1.6,

1.7.

1.8.

1.9.

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Complete: (—2p?t)? =

A —-8p®t®
B -8p°t?
C —-8p%t®
D = 8p°t?

The number 0,00000144 in scientific notation is...
A 0,144 x 107°
B 1,44x 10>?

D 144
In the sequence: { ext three terms are:

A 14;14;17
B 11;14;16
C  12;14;17

D = 12;14;16

In the sequence 3; 8; 13; 18...... The rule for the pattern is:
AT, =3n-2

B  T=3nt+2

A 15
B20
C 25
D 30

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Section B

Question 2

2.1. Complete:
2.1.1, ___ is the smallest natural number
2.1.2: ___ is the smallest prime number

2.2. Using prime factorisation, determine the HCF and the LCM of 84 and 96.

2.3. The distance between Sandton to Pretoria is 42 km and the Gautrain covers
this distance in 11 minutes. If average speed remains the same, how long will it
take the Gautrain to cover Pretoria and Kempton Park which is 51 km apart?
Leave your answer in hours.

Question 3
Without using a calculator, calculate:
3.1. 36(-—50+ 14) =

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(1)
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3.2. —(—4) x (-2) (2)
3:3. =2@)47 ye ¢_ 3
18+(0-6) x (-3) (3)
3.4, sxvi00~Ve. (3)
V15+10 --
Question 4 [11]
Simplify the following and leave your answers with a positive exponent:
41. p> xp? (2)

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4.2. 3a73b-? x a*b* (3)

43; 3b>x4b* (3)
(-2b?)(-3b®)

4.4. Solve for the unknown 2**3 = = (3)
Question 5 [10]
at I Write down the next three terms in the sequence: 3; 8; 13; 18; ....5 ...... (2)

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5.2.

5.3.

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Study the table below and fill in the n

Position 1 2
Tringle e
; ee
e
Value 10 n(n +1)
2

3

5.3.1. How many shaded rectangles are there in design 5, 6 and 7?

5.3.2. Determine the number of shaded rectangles in design n?

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Department:
Education
PROVINCE OF KWAZULU-NATAL

ZULULAND DISTRICT: GENERAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (GET)
Helping Our Schools Transform Little People into Future Giants

| GRADE09 !

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MARKS : 50

This marking guideline consists of 4 pages including the cover page

IMPORTANG INFORMATION

e This is a marking guideline. In instances where learners have used different
but mathematically sound strategies to solve problems, they (learners) should
be credited marks accordingly.

e Underline errors committed by learners and apply Consistent Accuracy (CA)
marking.

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Section A
Question 1 [10]
11. [Cw (1)
1.2. [AX (1)
1.3. [ox (1)
1.4.) AX (1)
1.5. | No option award a mark for all learners. (1)
16. | BY (1)
17. | Dw (1)
18. | AY (1)
19.. | Cv (1)
1.10. | BY (1)
Section B tafimorephysies.com
Question 2 [09]
24f., |e Answer: 1 mark = (1)
2.1.2. [2v Answer: 1 mark (1)
paras 2x2x3x7=84 Both factorization: 1 mark) (3)
2x2x2x2x2x3=96V HCF: 1mark
=12 v¥ LCM: 1 mark
=672 7
(4)
Dividing : 1mark|
84km/hour: 1 mark
v Dividing: 1mark
1 hour: 1 mark

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Question 3 [10]
3.1. |.36(—50 + 14) Addition: 1 mark (2)
= 36(—36) ¥ Answer: 1 mark

=-1296 ¥
3.2. | —(@4)x (-2) Simplification: 1 mark | (2)
=4x(-2)v¥ Answer: 1 mark
==37
OR
-(4x 2)”
=-B8v
3.3. | =2*7 ¥ (_3) Simplification: 1 mark] (3)
sexta ey Simplification: 1 mark
=e F Answer: 1 mark
Ef
3x C3)
3
3.4. | sxvi00+V6 Square, cube roots &| (3)
v15+10 adding: 1 mark
sxt0#2 Simplification: 1 mark
=e v Answer: 1 mark
Sx! 50+2
irae
= 5 ¢.

Question 4 [11]
4.1. | p? xp? Simplification: 1 mark} (2)
api # Answer: 1 mark

= pv
4.2. | 3a7-3b-? x a*b* Simplification: 1 mark} (3)
= 3a-3t2p-2+4 Simplification: 1 mark
=3a'b? ¥ Answer: 1 mark
ae
a
43. 3b2xab* Simplification: 1 mark} (3)
(=2b2)(-36") Simplification: 1 mark
= Answer: 1 mark
6b10
44. Simplification: 1 mark} (3)

Simplification: 1 mark
Answer: 1 mark

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Question 5 [10]

5.1. | 23;28v¥ Answer: 1 mark] — (2)
Answer: 1 mark

5.2. | 36vv 4 Answer: 1 mark] — (3)
; Answer: 1 mark
Answer: 1 mark

5.3.15 }°32;64; 128 ¥¥¥ Answer: 1 mark} = (3)

5.3.

Answer: 1 mark
Answer: 1 mark

2.) T, =2" Vv
Or

Ey =2x 22 ve

Answer: 2 marks

(2)

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