CAMBRIDGE MATHEMATICS CHECKPOINT STAGE 8 WORKSHEET
QUALIFICATION TEST
Name: …………………………………………………………………… Class: ………… Mark: ………………
1 Write these numbers in order, starting with the smallest.
1.5 1.39 1.070 1.3 1.24
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smallest largest
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2 Write the number 3.7452 correct to 2 decimal places.
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3 Hussein says that the lowest common multiple of 6 and 4 is the same as the highest common factor
of 36 and 24.
Is Hussein correct?
Explain your answer.
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4 A biased dice is thrown.
The probability that it will land on a 6 is 0.8.
What is the probability that it will not land on a 6?
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5 Look at the diagram.
Lines PQ and RS are parallel.
Choose from these words to complete the sentences.
opposite alternate supplementary corresponding complementary
(a) Angles b and d are …………………. [1]
(b) Angles a and c are …………………. [1]
6 $44 is shared between David, Jo, and Mary in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5.
How much does each receive?
David: $ …………..
Jo: $ …………..
Mary: $ …………..
[3]
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(a) Pens cost 36 cents each.
Pencils cost 12 cents each.
(i) Write an expression for the cost of y pens.
…………………. cents [1]
(ii) Complete the formula for working out the total cost (C) of y pens and z pencils.
C = …………………. cents [1]
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(b) The formula for the total cost (C) of q rulers and s erasers is C = 40q + 15s.
Work out the total cost of 7 rulers and 4 erasers.
…………………. cents [1]
8 Aaron and Bobby are brothers.
They go to the same school.
Aaron leaves home at 08:00 am and walks to school.
Bobby leaves home at 08:15 and cycles to school.
Bobby arrives at 08:30 am.
The graph shows their journeys.
(a) At what time did Aaron arrive at school?
…………………. [1]
(b) How far is the school from the brothers’ home?
…………………. km [1]
(c) At what time does Bobby pass Aaron?
…………………. [1]
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(a) Complete the table of values for y = 2x – 3
x -1 0 1 2 3
y -3 1
[3]
(b) Plot the points on the grid and draw the line y = 2x – 3
[2]
(c) Is the point with coordinates (15, 29) on the line y = 2x – 3?
Explain your answer.
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10 Write 6600 as a product of its prime factors.
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11 A mapping multiplies the input by 4 and then subtracts 3.
When the input is x, the output is y.
(a) Write an expression for y using x.
y = ………………..………. [1]
(b) Work out the value of x when y = 31.
x = ………………..………. [1]
12 The table shows how the students in a class travel to school.
A pie chart can be drawn to show this information.
(a) Complete the table to show the angles needed in a pie chart.
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(b) Complete and label the pie chart.
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13 Calculate 12.5% of 27
Give your answer as a fraction.
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14 A regular tetrahedron has edges of length 5 cm.
Use a ruler and a pair of compasses to accurately draw its net.
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15 A new car costs $14 000
Every year it loses 18% of its value.
How much is the car worth after 2 years?
$ …………………. [2]
16 Some students were asked to choose their favourite color from red, blue, green, and yellow.
The bar chart and pie chart show the results.
The same number of both boys and girls chose green.
(a) How many girls were asked altogether?
…………………. girls [1]
(b) Victor says that yellow is equally popular with boys and girls.
Explain why Victor is wrong.
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17 Calculate.
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18 Write terms in the boxes so that the statements are correct.
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19 Circle the fractions that are equal to a recurring decimal.
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20 Look at these shapes.
(a) Work out the area of shape A.
…………………. cm2 [1]
(b) Parallelogram B has the same area as shape A.
Work out the height h of parallelogram B.
…………………. cm [1]
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21 Look at the diagram.
ABD is a straight line.
Prove that z° = x° + y°
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