# Mathematical Literacy Grade 11 NSC Prelim 2017 Paper & Memo

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- Subject: Mathematical Literacy
- Grade: Grade 11
- Document type: Question paper and memo
- Year: 2017
- Exam period: NSC Prelim Exam
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 12

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Education |
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

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i MATHEMATICS |
i COMMON TEST
: SEPTEMBER 2017 |

NATIONAL

SENIOR CERTIFICATE

[ GRADE 11 |

| “{ARKS: 75

TIME: 1% hours

This question paper consists of 6 pages.

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Mathematics

2 September 2017 Common Test
NSC

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions:

1.

2.

This question paper consists of FIVE questions.
Answer ALL the questions.

Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera, which you have used in
determining your 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 answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise.
Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.

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

Write neatly and legibly.

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Mathematics

3 September 2017 Common Test
NSC

QUESTION 1
1.1. Simplify without the use of a calculator:
Ld sin? 300? + tan 315" 3)
7 C 8).cos(90° + 9} 6)
a tan{180° —6)
1.2 If sin29° = Jt , determine the following, in terms of 4, without the use of a
calculator.
\ 1.2,1 cos 61° qd)
1.2.2 tan 209° (3)
1.2.3 sin(-601) (2)
cos’ x
1.3 Prove the identity: ]-———— =sinx (3)
l+sinx
1.4 Solve the equation tan x = — 7 for the interval 0° < x <360°, without the use
of a calculator. (2)
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(-, QUESTION 2
2.1 On the same set of axes, sketch the graphs of (x)= sin(x ~ 60°) and
glx) =cos2x for the interval ~180° <x <180°.
Indicate clearly the intercepts with the axes and the turning points. (6)
2.2 Write down the range of qd)
2.3. Write down the period of g. (1)
2.4 Determine the general solution of sin(x ~ 60° )= cos 2x. (5)
2.5 Hence, for which values of x in the interval ~180° <x <0° will f(x)= g(x)? (6)
2.6 If p(x) = cos(2x +20° } describe fully, in words, the transformation from

& top. G3)
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Mathematics 4 September 2017 Common Test

NSC
QUESTION 3
3.1 Redraw the sketch below in your answer book and use it to prove that
sinB sinc
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3.2 AIK has K =124°, HK =8,6cm and HJ =13cm.
H
Calculate the size of angle H. (4)
3.3 Inthe figure below RT=RQ=x, POR = a and PQS isa tangent to the circle.
P
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33,1. Prove that TQ = x,/2(1+cos2a). (4)
3.3.2 If a= 63° and x=17cm, calculate the area of ARQT. (2)
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Mathematics 5
NSC

QUESTION 4

September 2017 Common Test

The sketch below shows a wooden building block made in the shape of a pyramid
mounted on a cube. The height of the pyramid is equal to the length of a side of the

cube, namely 8 cm.

Volume = sarth
Volume = area of base x perpendicular height

Volume = area of base x perpendicular height

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4.1 Calculate the volume of the building block.

4.2 Calculate the total surface area of the building block.

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Mathematics

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6 September 2017 Common Test.

NSC

QUESTION 5

5.1

5.2

5.3

A coin is tossed and a dice is rolled.
5.1.1 Draw a tree diagram and indicate all the possible outcomes.

5.1.2 Determine the probability that atail and a factor of 6 will be obtained.

Given: P(A) =0,55

P(B)=0,35

P(AorB)=0,8
Determine whether events A and B are independent or not. Show all relevant
calculations used in determining the answer.

In a particular class at Nquiu High School all learners take Mathematics and
Physical Sciences.

The probability that a randomly selected learner from that class will pass...
* Mathematics is 0,6;

* Physical Sciences is 0,7;

* both of these subjects is x; and

* neither of these subjects is 0,2.

5.3.1 Draw a Venn diagram to illustrate the above information.
5.3.2 Calculate x.
5.3.3. Determine the probability that a randomly selected learner from that class

(a) will pass at least one of the two subjects.
(b) will pass exactly one of the two subjects.

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13 24] sin(x—60°)=sin(00" 2x) IA for changing cos2s to
LHS = y- 2 sin(90" - 2x)
lysing 2-60" $90 2x +360 ke Z 1A for
, are 1S +E360" x= 60" = 90° —2x+k.360"
= 1+sinx—cos* x 1 A for mmerator/ denominator a 1A for
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Ltsinx Sppiying Seow x60" = 90" +2x-4k360"
sinx(0-+ sins) =x=150' +4360" ! 1A for -150° + £360"
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NSC

> Matheraties 7

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P(A)xP(B)= 0,55%0,35 1A calculating P(A)xP(B)
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