NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 10
NOVEMBER 2020
MATHEMATICS P2
(EXEMPLAR)
MARKS: 100
TIME: 2 hours
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Mathematics Grade 10 P2 Eastern Cape November 2020 QP (Eng)
Grade 10 Mathematics Paper 2 question paper from the Eastern Cape November 2020 (English), 10 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
Mathematics · Grade 10 · Eastern Cape November · 2020 · English. Question paper, 10 pages. Read online or download the PDF.
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2 MATHEMATICS P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020)
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1. This question paper consists of 6 questions.
2. Answer ALL the questions in the SPECIAL ANSWER BOOK provided.
3. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera that you have used in
determining the answers.
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.
1. 2.
7. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
8. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
9. Write neatly and legibly.
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(EC/NOVEMBER 2020) MATHEMATICS P2 3
QUESTION 1
1.1 The following mathematics test marks were recorded for a Grade 10A class of
28 students.
MARKS FREQUENCY MIDPOINTS MIDPOINT ×
FREQUENCY
0 < x ≤ 30 2 15 30
30 < x ≤ 40 3 35 105
40 < x ≤ 50 11 45 495
50 < x ≤ 60 7 55
60 < x ≤ 70 3 195
70 < x ≤ 80 2 75 150
80 < x ≤ 100 0 90 0
1.1.1 Complete the table above by filling in the two missing numbers. (2)
1.1.2 Calculate an estimate of the mean mark. (2)
1.1.3 Represent the data on a frequency polygon. (3)
1.1.4 In which interval does the
(a) median lie? (2)
(b) 80th percentile lie? (2)
1.2 The following Mathematics test marks of a Grade 10B class are recorded below:
45 49 50 51 51 53 54 57 57 59 60 64
65 66 70 71 73 74 75 76 83 89 89
1.2.1 Write down the median mark for this class. (1)
1.2.2 Calculate the interquartile range mark for this class. (3)
1.2.3 Represent the data on a box and whisker diagram. (3)
1.2.4 Comment on the distribution of the data with reference to the box and whisker
diagram. (2)
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QUESTION 2
In the diagram below, the coordinates of ∆ABC are given as A(– 2 ; 4) , B(– 6 ; – 2) and
C(8 ; 2). P and Q are the midpoints of AB and BC respectively.
A( – 2 ;4)
P• C(8;2)
•
Q
B (– 6 ; – 2 )
2.1 Calculate the coordinates of P and Q. (4)
2.2 Show that:
2.2.1 PQ // AC (4)
2.2.2 1
PQ = AC
2 (4)
2.3 Calculate, to two decimal places, the perimeter of ∆ ABC. (4)
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(EC/NOVEMBER 2020) MATHEMATICS P2 5
QUESTION 3
3.1 If x = 229,5° and y = 117,6°, determine to two decimal places the values of:
3.1.1 sin (x + y) (2)
3.1.2 cos 2y (2)
3.1.3 cosec x (2)
3.2 Determine the value of x to one decimal place:
3.2.1 cos 2x = 0,50 (2)
3.2.2 7 sec x – 11 = 0 (3)
3.3 3
If cos x = and 0° < x < 90° , determine the value of tan x.
4 (3)
3.4 6
If tan = and sin < 0 , determine the value of sec – cosec
8 (5)
3.5 Without using a calculator, determine the value of x in the diagram below.
A
1250 km
x
30°
B C (2)
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QUESTION 4
In the diagram below, the graph of f(x) = tan x is drawn for x [0° ; 360°].
4.1 Sketch on the same axis the graph of g(x) = sin 2x for x [0° ; 360°]. (4)
4.2 What is the amplitude of f ? (1)
4.3 Write down the period of g. (1)
4.4 For which value(s) of x is:
4.4.1 f(x) < 0 (2)
4.4.2 f(x) . g(x) < 0 (2)
4.5 Write down the range of k(x) if k(x) = g(x) – 1. (2)
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(EC/NOVEMBER 2020) MATHEMATICS P2 7
QUESTION 5
5.1 Use the diagram below to prove that the opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal,
i.e. AB = CD and AD = BC.
Hint: Prove that ∆ ABD ∆ CDB
A B
2
1
2 (4)
1
D C
5.2 In the diagram below, KLMN is a parallelogram with ̂
N = 7x – 30° and ̂
L = 5x + 18°.
M
N
L
5x + 18°
7x –N30° N
K
5.2.1 Calculate the value of x. (4)
5.2.2 ̂ N = 4y, determine the value of y.
If it is further given that LK (3)
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5.3 In the diagram below, ABCD is a parallelogram such that AD = BE, ̂
A = 124°,
̂
ED bisects BEF and BEFD is a quadrilateral.
Calculate, with reasons, the values of x and y.
(6)
5.4 In the diagram below, FT = 5 cm, ET = 7 cm, EF = 9 cm, CT = 10 cm, DT = 14 cm
and CD = 18 cm.
F
9
5
E 7 T
10 C
14
18
D
5.4.1 Prove that ∆ EFT ||| ∆ DCT. (3)
5.4.2 If it is further given that DF̂C = TD
̂ C, prove that FE
̂C = TF̂C. (3)
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(EC/NOVEMBER 2020) MATHEMATICS P2 9
5.5 5.5.1 Complete the following statement for ABC:
If D is a point on AB and E is a point on AC such that AD = DB and
DE || BC , then … (1)
5.5.2 In ∆ DEF, DS = SE , EU = UF and ST || EF.
D
S T
E F
U
Prove that SEUT is a parallelogram. (4)
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10 MATHEMATICS P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020)
QUESTION 6
The cylinder in the diagram below has a diameter of 4x units and a height of h meters. The
cylinder is open at the top and the total surface area of the cylinder = 32 meters.
Calculate the height of the cylinder in terms of x.
4x
h
(3)
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