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Mathematics/P2 2 DBE/Feb—Mar. 2015
NSC
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1. This question paper consists of 10 questions.
2. Answer ALL the questions.
Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera which you have used in
determining your answers.
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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. FIVE diagram sheets for QUESTIONS 1.3, 7, 8, 9.2, 9.3 and 10 are attached at the
end of this question paper. Write your centre number and examination number on
these sheets in the spaces provided and insert them inside the back cover of your
ANSWER BOOK.
8. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
9. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
10. Write neatly and legibly.
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Mathematics/P2 3
NSC
QUESTION 1
DBE/Feb.-Mar. 2015
The table below shows the distances (in kilometres) travelled daily by a sales representative for
21 working days in a certain month.
131 132 140 140 141 144 146
147 149 150 151 159 167 169
169 172 174 175 178 187 189
1.1 Calculate the mean distance travelled by the sales representative.
1.2 Write down the five-number summary for this set of data.
1.3 Use the scaled line on DIAGRAM SHEET 1 to draw a box-and-whisker diagram for
this set of data.
1.4 Comment on the skewness of the data.
1.5 Calculate the standard deviation of the distance travelled.
1.6 The sales representative discovered that his odometer was faulty. The actual reading
on each of the 21 days was p km more than that which was indicated. Write down,
in terms of p (if applicable), the:
1.6.1 Actual mean
1.6.2 Actual standard deviation
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Mathematics/P2 4 DBE/Feb.—Mar. 2015
NSC
QUESTION 2
An ice-cream shop recorded the sales of ice cream, in rand, and the maximum temperature,
in °C, for 12 days in a certain month. The data that they collected is represented in the table
and scatter plot below.
Temperature in °C 24,2 | 26,4 | 21,9 | 25,2 | 28,5 | 32,1 | 29,4 | 35,1 | 33,4 | 28,1 | 32,6 | 27,2
Sales of ice cream in rand | 215 | 325 | 185 | 332 | 406 | 522 | 412 | 614 | 544 | 421 | 445 | 408
Scatter plot
650 ; 1
600 ° |
550 °
e
500
3 t
I : | |
= 400 + : o (e @
: 350
- i; T
3 i
2 | : bad
= 300
ml
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& 250 -
S I
n | e
200 +
150 + - =
24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38
Temperature in °C
2.1 Describe the influence of temperature on the sales of ice cream in the scatter plot. qd)
22 Give a reason why this trend cannot continue indefinitely. qd)
2.3 Calculate an equation for the least squares regression line (line of best fit). (4)
2.4 Calculate the correlation coefficient. ()
2.5 Comment on the strength of the relationship between the variables. qd)
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NSC
QUESTION 3
In the diagram below points P(5 ; 13), Q(-1;5) and S(7,5; 8) are given. SR||PQ where R
is the y-intercept of SR. The x-intercept of SR is B. QR is joined.
as
P(S; 13)
8(7,5 ; 8)
Q(-1 ; 5)
0 a
B ey
R
a. Calculate the length of PQ. (3)
3.2 Calculate the gradient of PQ. (2)
3.3 Determine the equation of line RS in the form ax + by+e¢=0. (4)
3.4 Determine the x-coordinate of B. (2)
3.5 Calculate the size of ORB. (3)
3.6 Prove that QBSP isa parallelogram. (4)
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NSC
QUESTION 4
4.1 In the diagram below, the circle centred at M(2 ; 4) passes through C(-1 ; 2) and
cuts the y-axis at E. The diameter CMD is drawn and ACB is a tangent to
the circle.
y
D
M(2 ; 4)
x
(6)
B
4.1.1 Determine the equation of the circle in the form (x—a)> +(y—b)* =r’. (3)
4.1.2 Write down the coordinates of D. (2)
4.1.3 Determine the equation of AB in the form y= mx +c. (5)
4.1.4 Calculate the coordinates of E. (4)
4.1.5 Show that EM is parallel to AB. (2)
42 Determine whether or not the circles having equations (x +2)? +(y—4)? =25 and
(x-5)? +(y +1)? =9 will intersect. Show ALL calculations. (6)
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NSC
QUESTION 5
5.1 If x=3 sin 6 and y=3 cos @, determine the value of x? + y’. G3)
5.2 Simplify to a single term:
sin(40° — x).sin(—x) — cos(1 80° — x).sin(90° + x) (6)
5.3 In the diagram below, T(x ; p) is a point in the third quadrant and it is given that
sina = —2
y+ p? ;
on .
Tx; p)
$.3.1 Show that x =-l. (3)
5.3.2 Write cos(180°+a@) in terms of p in its simplest form. Q)
. l-p’
5.33 Show that cos 2@ can be written as = (3)
l+p
: . 2tanx —sin2x .
5.4 5.4.1 For which value(s) of x will Sein be undefined in the
sin’ x
interval 0° <x < 180°? (3)
2t —sin2
5.4.2 Prove the identity: ke ee = tanx
2sin? x (6)
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NSC
QUESTION 6
6.1 In the figure, points K, A and F lie in the same horizontal plane and TA represents
a vertical tower. ATK =x, KAF=90°+x and KFA=2x where 0° <x <30°.
TK =2 units.
6.1.1 Express AK in terms of sin x. (2)
6.1.2 Calculate the numerical value of KF. (5)
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NSC
6.2 In the diagram below, a circle with centre O passes through A, B and C.
BC = AC= 15 units. BO and OC are joined. OB = 10 units and BOC=x.
10
jI
B 15 i Cc
Calculate:
6.2.1 The size of x (4)
6.2.2 The size of ACB (3)
6.2.3 The area of AABC (2)
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NSC
GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR ANSWERS IN QUESTIONS 7, 8, 9 AND 10.
QUESTION 7
In the diagram, AB is a chord of the circle with centre O. M is the midpoint of AB.
MO is produced to P, where P is a point on the circle. OM = x units, AB = 20 units
and —— = —
OM 2
A
B
P
7.1 Write down the length of MB.
d2 Give a reason why OM AB.
3x .
ves! Show that OP = > units.
74 Calculate the value of x.
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Mathematics/P2 I DBE/Feb.—Mar. 2015
NSC
QUESTION 8
In the diagram below, the circle with centre O passes through A, B, C and D.
AB ||DC and BOC =110°.
The chords AC and BD intersect at E.
EO, BO, CO and BC are joined.
8.1 Calculate the size of the following angles, giving reasons for your answers:
8.1.1 D (2)
8.1.2 A (2)
8.1.3 E, (4)
8.2 Prove that BEOC is a cyclic quadrilateral. (2)
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NSC
QUESTION 9
9.1 Complete the statement of the following theorem:
The exterior angle of a cyclic quadrilateral is equal to ... qd)
9.2 In the diagram below the circle with centre O passes through points S, T and V.
PR isa tangent to the circle at T. VS, ST and VT are joined.
Given below is the partially completed proof of the theorem that states that VIR =S.
Using the above diagram, complete the proof of the theorem on
DIAGRAM SHEET 3.
Construction: Draw diameter TC and join CV.
Statement | Reason
Let: VIR= 7, =x
a
Te S00 ae sccccurecsrccacussrasunzncussnsasssannoeseenoounecennsensesnsnesccnessnsouaessusassenarse
C= sess Sum of the angles of a triangle
SuBimae | asssssessensnecnensvszzensnnnssnnnesns stan vsuvavanrnsceasanesseessnogactaneeonei
.VIR=S 6)
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Mathematics/P2 13 DBE/Feb.—Mar. 2015
NSC
93 In the figure, TRSW is a cyclic quadrilateral with TW = WS. RT and RS are
produced to meet tangent VWZ at V and Z respectively. PRQ is a tangent to the
circle at R. RW is joined. R, = 30° and R, =50°.
9.3.1 Give a reason why R, =30°, (1)
9.3.2 State, with reasons, TWO other angles equal to 30°. (3)
9.3.3 Determine, with reasons, the size of:
@ 8, (3)
(b) v (4)
9.3.4 Prove that WR?=RV x RS. (5)
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NSC
QUESTION 10
In ATRM, M= 90°. NP is drawn parallel to TR with N on TM and P on RM. It is
further given that RT = 3PN.
10.1 Give reasons for the statements below.
Use DIAGRAM SHEET 5.
Statement Reason
In APNM and ARTM :
10.1.1] N,=T
Mis common
10.1.2] «. APNM ||| ARTM
(2)
10.2 Prove that a = i (2)
RM 3
10.3 Show that RN? — PN? = 2RP?. (4)
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NSC
CENTRE NUMBER:
EXAMINATION NUMBER:
DIAGRAM SHEET 1
QUESTION 1.3
f T T T T T mT T nana!
120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200
QUESTION 7
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CENTRE NUMBER:
EXAMINATION NUMBER: |
DIAGRAM SHEET 2
QUESTION 8
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QUESTION 9.2
DBE/Feb.—Mar. 2015
NSC
CENTRE NUMBER: :
EXAMINATION NUMBER: [ |
DIAGRAM SHEET 3
Cc
S
Vv
]
P T R
Construction: Draw diameter CT and join CV.
Statement | Reason
Sum of the angles of a triangle
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CENTRE NUMBER:
EXAMINATION NUMBER: [| |] | |
DIAGRAM SHEET 4
QUESTION 9.3
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CENTRE NUMBER: | |
EXAMINATION NUMBER: | [ | |
DIAGRAM SHEET 5
QUESTION 10
10.1
Statement Reason
In APNM and ARTM :
VOLT | N= P| ececceesssesssssesssssssssssessssssnssesesstuuussessssesssseseseee
Miscommon
10.1.2 J APNM [I] ARTM | i issessseessecsseesseecsnesssessussssessssesssstessecsseceseces
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NSC
INFORMATION SHEET
-b4Vb7 —4ac
2a
A=P(l+ni) A= P(1—ni) A= P(-iy" A=P(+i)"
T, =a+(n-l)d 8, = jba+(n—na]
T, =ar"' Ss aaa! sre Sn = es -1eret
” re I Li r
paisa = p-G+i"
i i
. +h)- fa
PQ) = tim LEtW-LO)
h>0 h
ADA: + ty,
d= (4 -%)' +O, -y) M2 222)
y=mxt+e y-y, =m(x-x,) m=22 1 m=tan@
%2~*|
(x-af +(y-bY =r?
b
In AABC: 2— =? = ©
sind sinB sinC
a@ =b? +c? —2be.cosA
area MABC => absinc
sin(a + £)=sina.cosB +cosa.sinB sin(a —B)=sina.cosB —cosa.sinB
cofa+ B)= cosa.cosf#—sina.sin B cota -£) =cosa@.cos#+sina.sinB
cos’ a -sin’ a
cos2@ =41-2sin’? a sin2o = 2sina.cosa
2cos* a-1
vA DG, -¥°
x= o
n n
P(A) = “iS P(A ot B) = P(A) + P(B) — P(A and B)
AMS
p<athy p= Lk V-D)
Sa-xy
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