# Mathematics Grade 12 P1 Western Cape Prelim 2024 QP > Grade 12 Mathematics Paper 1 question paper from the Western Cape Prelim Exam 2024, 11 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/winelands-maths-p1-sept-2024/0278c21f-631a-4716-a516-49367c714d8c - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Mathematics - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2024 - Exam period: Western Cape Prelim Exam - Paper: 1 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 11 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [Mathematics](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/mathematics) › [Mathematics Grade 12 P1 Western Cape Prelim 2024 QP](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/winelands-maths-p1-sept-2024/0278c21f-631a-4716-a516-49367c714d8c) ## About this document Mathematics · Grade 12 · Western Cape Prelim Exam · 2024. Question paper, 11 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com CAPE WINELANDS EDUCATION DISTRICT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1 GRADE 12 COMMON PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION SEPTEMBER 2024 MARKS: 150 TIME: 3 hours This exam paper consists of 10 pages and 1 information sheet. ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematics/ P1 2 September 2024 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. 3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 4. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. that you have used in determining your answers. 5. Answers only will NOT necessarily be awarded full marks. 6. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical), unless stated otherwise. 7. If necessary, round off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise. 8. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale. 9. An information sheet with formulae is included at the end of the question paper. 10. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over. ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematics/ P1 3 September 2024 QUESTION 1 1.1 Solve for 𝑥: 1.1.1 (𝑥 − 1)(2𝑥 − 6) = 0 (2) 1.1.2 𝑥2 − 7𝑥 − 7 = 0 (answers correct to TWO decimal places) (3) 1.1.3 6𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 > 5 (4) −6 1.1.4 1 = + √𝑥 + 2 √𝑥 + 2 (5) 1.2 Solve for 𝑥 and 𝑦 simultaneously: 6𝑦 + 2𝑥 = 4 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑥𝑦 = 4 (6) 1.3 Simplify, without the use of a calculator: 4𝑥+1 (3) √3. √48 − 2𝑥 2 1.4 Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 3(𝑥 − 1)2 + 5 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 3 1.4.1 Is it possible for the graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑔 to intersect? Give a reason for your answer. (2) 1.4.2 Determine the value(s) of 𝑘 for which 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑔(𝑥) − 𝑘 has TWO unequal real roots. (4) [29] QUESTION 2 2.1 On the first day Brett played an online game for 12 minutes. The second day he played for 12 minutes longer than the previous day. He kept on increasing the time each day. The record of the time he spent per day is given in the table below: DAY 1 2 3 4 5 TIME 12 24 40 𝑎 𝑏 If the time spent playing the game forms a quadratic sequence, determine: 2.1.1 the values of 𝑎 and 𝑏. (2) 2.1.2 a formula for the time spent on the 𝑛th day. (4) 2.1.3 on which day he played for 312 minutes. (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over. ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematics/ P1 4 September 2024 ∞ 2.2 Given: 𝑆∞ = ∑ 4𝑝1−𝑘 , 𝑝 ≠ 0 𝑘=1 2.2.1 Calculate the value of 𝑝, if it is given that 𝑆∞ = 3. (4) 2.2.2 Is this series convergent? Explain your answer. (2) 2.3 An arithmetic series has a common difference of 3. The third and sixth terms of the 3𝑥−4 −3𝑥−10 series are respectively and . 2 2 2.3.1 Show that the value of 𝑥 = −4. (2) 2.3.2 Hence, calculate the first term of the series. (3) 2.3.3 Determine the sum of the second set of 30 terms of this series. (4) [25] QUESTION 3 2 Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = − 1 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 3 𝑥−3 3.1 Write down the domain of 𝑓. (1) 3.2 Calculate the 𝑥-intercept of 𝑓. (2) 3.3 Draw the graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑔 on the same system of axes. Clearly show all the intercepts with the axes as well as the asymptotes. (5) 3.4 Calculate the value(s) of 𝑥 for which 𝑓(𝑥) ≥ 𝑔(𝑥) if 𝑥 ≥ 3. (4) [12] Copyright reserved Please turn over. ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematics/ P1 5 September 2024 QUESTION 4 The graphs of the functions 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎(𝑥 + 3)2 + 𝑞 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑚−𝑥 + 𝑘 are drawn below. • A and B(−1; 0) are the 𝑥-intercepts of 𝑓. • C(0; 5) is the 𝑦-intercept of 𝑓. • P is the turning point of 𝑓. • The graphs intersect at B(−1; 0). • The asymptote of 𝑔 is a tangent to 𝑓 at the turning point P of 𝑓. 4.1 Write down the equation of the axis of symmetry of the parabola 𝑓. (1) 4.2 Determine the equation of 𝑓 in the form 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐. (4) 4.3 Hence, show that the equation of the asymptote of 𝑔 is given by 𝑦 = −4. Clearly show all your calculations. (1) 4.4 Determine the value of 𝑥 for which 𝑓 ′ (𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) > 0 (2) 4.5 The graph 𝑔 is shifted 4 units upwards to give a new function ℎ. Determine the equation of ℎ−1 , the inverse of ℎ, in the form 𝑦 = …………… (4) [12] Copyright reserved Please turn over. ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematics/ P1 6 September 2024 QUESTION 5 In the diagram, the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = 3 and 𝑔(𝑥) = √𝑥 for 𝑥 ≥ 0 are given. • The 𝑦-intercept of 𝑓 is (0; 3) and • N is the point of intersection of the graphs. 𝑦 𝑔 𝑓 3 N 0 𝑥 5.1 Give the range of 𝑔−1 . (1) 5.2 Determine the coordinates of N. (2) 5.3 Determine the equation of the reflection of 𝑔 in the line 𝑦 = 𝑥 in the form 𝑦 =…….. (3) [6] Copyright reserved Please turn over. ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematics/ P1 7 September 2024 QUESTION 6 6.1 Determine how long it will take for an investment of R20 000 to grow to R45 000 in an account earning interest at 7,5% p.a., compounded monthly. Give your answer to the nearest month. (3) 6.2 The depreciation of office equipment is represented by the graph below. E is the value of the equipment in Rands and 𝑛 is the number of years the equipment is being used. E Value in rands (2; R106 239) • (6; R48 033) • 0 𝑛 Number of years 6.2.1 What does the 𝑦-intercept of the graph indicate? (1) 6.2.2 According to this model, will the value of the equipment ever become R0? Explain your answer. (1) 6.2.3 Calculate the annual rate of depreciation. (3) 6.3 Herman plans to purchase a house for R2 464 000. He will take out a loan for the full amount for 30 years at 10,2% p.a., compounded monthly. 6.3.1 Calculate what his instalments will be if he is required to repay the bank equal amounts at the end of each month. (4) 6.3.2 Instead of paying the bank-stipulated amount calculated in QUESTION 6.3.1, Herman decides to repay the loan by R22 500 instead, at the end of every month. Calculate the balance outstanding on the loan immediately after he pays his 84th payment. (3) [15] Copyright reserved Please turn over. ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematics/ P1 8 September 2024 QUESTION 7 7.1 Determine 𝑓′(𝑥) from first principles if 𝑓(𝑥) = −3𝑥 2 + 7. (5) 𝑑𝑦 7.2 Determine for each of the following: 𝑑𝑥 7.2.1 𝑦 = 8√𝑥 − √21 (3) 7.2.2 𝑥 2 𝑦 = 2𝑥 3 + 4 ; 𝑥 ≠ 0 (4) 7.3 Calculate the value of the constant ℎ so that the curve of 𝑦 = ℎ𝑥 + 𝑥 3 will have a local maximum at 𝑥 = −1. (3) [15] QUESTION 8 The diagram below shows the curves of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 3 + 𝑏𝑥 2 + 𝑐𝑥 + 𝑑 and 𝑓′(𝑥) = −3𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 9 • The graph of 𝑓′(𝑥) = −3𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 9 intersects the 𝑥-axis at A and B. • D and E are the stationary points of the cubic graph 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 3 + 𝑏𝑥 2 + 𝑐𝑥 + 𝑑. • −30 is the 𝑦-intercept of 𝑓. 𝑦 𝑥 8.1 Determine the 𝑥-coordinates of D and E. Show all your calculations. (3) 8.2 Determine the equation of 𝑓. (5) 8.3 Determine the value(s) of 𝑥 for which 𝑓 is increasing. (2) 8.4 For which values of 𝑥 is the graph of 𝑓 concave down? (3) [13] Copyright reserved Please turn over. ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematics/ P1 9 September 2024 QUESTION 9 The flowerpot below is in the shape of a cone. • 𝑟 is the radius of the base and ℎ is the perpendicular height of the cone. • The slant height of the cone is 12 cm. Formulae for volume: 1 4 3 𝑉 = 𝑙𝑏ℎ 𝑉 = 𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ 𝑉 = 𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ 𝑉= 𝜋𝑟 3 3 9.1 Show that the volume of the water needed to fill the entire flowerpot can be expressed as: 1 𝑉 = 48𝜋ℎ − 𝜋ℎ3 (3) 3 9.2 The gardener wants to maximize the volume of water in the flowerpot. Determine the value of ℎ for which the volume is a maximum. (3) [6] Copyright reserved Please turn over. ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematics/ P1 10 September 2024 QUESTION 10 10.1 A survey was conducted about the broadcasting of the Olympic games on the television. 150 males and 100 females were interviewed to establish if they liked the broadcasting or not. The table below shows some of the results: MALE FEMALE TOTAL Like the broadcasting 60 70 130 Did not like the broadcasting (a) 30 (b) TOTAL 150 100 250 10.1.1 Calculate the values of (a) and (b). (2) 10.1.2 Calculate the probability that if a person is chosen randomly that he will be a male that liked the broadcasting. (1) 10.1.3 Determine whether a person’s preference for the broadcasting is independent of the person’s gender. Support your answer with appropriate calculations. (4) 10.2 Three friends from England, Mark, John and Michael, are to swim in the 100 m butterfly race which has eight swimmers in total. The eight swimmers line up one to a lane and the lanes are numbered 1 to 8. 10.2.1 Write down the total possible number of arrangements at the starting blocks. (1) 10.2.2 Determine the probability that Mark will be in lane 1, John in lane 2 and Michael in lane 3. (3) 10.3 A company uses a coding system to identify its clients. Each code consists of two letters and a sequence of digits, for example: AB 206 or CC 456789 • The letters are chosen from A, B, C, D and E. Letters may be repeated in the code. • The digits 0 to 9 are used. NO digit may be repeated in the code. The digit part of the code may not begin with a zero (0) 10.3.1 How many different clients can be identified with a coding system made up of TWO letters and TWO digits? (2) 10.3.2 Determine the least number of digits that is required for a company to uniquely identify 680 000 clients using their coding system (4) [17] TOTAL: 150 Copyright reserved Please turn over. ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematics/ P1 11 September 2024 INFORMATION SHEET: MATHEMATICS − b  b 2 − 4ac x= 2a A = P(1 + ni) A = P(1 − ni) A = P(1 − i ) n A = P(1 + i ) n Tn = a + (n − 1)d Sn = n 2a + (n − 1)d  2 Tn = ar n −1 Sn = ( a r n −1 ) ; r 1 S = a ; −1  r  1 r −1 1− r F=  x (1 + i ) − 1 n  P=  x 1 − (1 + i ) −n  i i f ( x + h) − f ( x ) f ' ( x) = lim h→ 0 h  x + x 2 y1 + y 2  d = ( x 2 − x1 ) 2 + ( y 2 − y1 ) 2 M 1 ;   2 2  y 2 − y1 y = mx + c y − y1 = m( x − x1 ) m= m = tan x 2 − x1 ( x − a )2 + ( y − b ) 2 = r 2 a b c In ABC: = = sin A sin B sin C a 2 = b 2 + c 2 − 2bc. cos A 1 area ABC = ab. sin C 2 sin( +  ) = sin  cos  + cos sin  sin( −  ) = sin  cos  − cos sin  cos( +  ) = cos cos  − sin  sin  cos( −  ) = cos cos  + sin  sin  cos 2  − sin 2   cos 2 = 1 − 2 sin 2  sin 2 = 2 sin  . sin  2 cos 2  − 1  n 2 x  (x − x ) i x=  = i =1 2 n n n( A ) P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) – P(A and B) P(A) = n(S) yˆ = a + bx b=  (x − x )( y − y ) (x − x) 2 Copyright reserved Please turn over. ## Related documents - [FS Gr 12 Sept 2024 Afr en Eng P1](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/fs-gr-12-sept-2024-afr-en-eng-p1/4d7be3dc-5f53-4da3-a833-8fa9c4d73be1) — Mathematics · QP · 2024 · Eng - [Gr 12 Mathematics P1 (Afrikaans) June 2024 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-12-mathematics-p1-afrikaans-june-2024-question-paper/141815e5-df0c-4d8f-a354-4ef5b9b2a2e2) — Mathematics · QP · 2024 · Afr - [Mathematics Maths NSC Prac P1 QP May June 2024 KZN](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/mathematics-maths-nsc-prac-p1-qp-may-june-2024-kzn/f4a136af-f532-49fe-878e-dea9f5333405) — Mathematics · QP · 2024 - [Limpopo Mathematics P1 Sept 2024 Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/limpopo-mathematics-p1-sept-2024-grade-12/46a0450b-f1ea-4b00-b93e-f64991cd70c2) — Mathematics · QP · 2024 - [Mathematics Maths NSC P1 QP May June 2024 Mpumalanga](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/mathematics-maths-nsc-p1-qp-may-june-2024-mpumalanga/11788520-57e9-4034-9d0e-8cafc21388a8) — Mathematics · QP · 2024 - [MP Mathematics p1 September 2024 QP](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/mp-mathematics-p1-september-2024-qp/6fe188c8-9379-4efa-8a64-a4b78a72a7f9) — Mathematics · QP · 2024 ## More from Grade 12 Mathematics - [MATHS P1 ANSWER BOOK GR12 SEPT 2025 English Afrikaans watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-p1-answer-book-gr12-sept-2025-english-afrikaans-watermark/d78c3fd3-dcd5-4f3f-911b-e5635b4686cc) — Addendum · 2025 · Afr - [MATHS P2 MEMO GR12 SEPT 2025 E+A watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-p2-memo-gr12-sept-2025-e-a-watermark/838d50ea-fdac-4e70-8d62-e365a012252f) — Memo · 2025 - [Maths Grade 12 NSC P2 MEMO September 2025 Eng Northern Cape](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-grade-12-nsc-p2-memo-september-2025-eng-northern-cape/f00a552e-132c-4871-bf72-c887cfc67272) — Memo · 2025 · Eng - [MATHS P2 ANSWER BOOK GR12 JUNE 2024 Afr+English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-p2-answer-book-gr12-june-2024-afr-english/4a71e975-4ac4-4f55-8e23-0b8155a5b0c6) — Addendum · 2024 · Eng - [MATHS P2 MEMO GR12 JUNE 2024 Afr+English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-p2-memo-gr12-june-2024-afr-english/4a5f997e-e38d-4abb-b726-8b72e6672832) — Memo · 2024 · Eng - [MATHS P1 GR 12 MEMO SEPT 2024 English+Afrikaans](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-p1-gr-12-memo-sept-2024-english-afrikaans/f0eedb8f-ec6f-4f46-9885-3933cd274781) — Memo · 2024 · Afr ## Collection - [Grade 12 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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