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Grade 9 Math Mid-Year Exam Paper 2

The document is a Grade 9 Mathematics Mid-Year Exam paper consisting of two sections: Section I with four questions and Section II with three questions. Students are instructed to answer all questions in Section I and select questions from Section II, while adhering to specific guidelines regarding calculations and answer presentation. The exam covers topics such as simplification, factorization, geometry, and problem-solving related to real-life scenarios.

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Grade 9 Math Mid-Year Exam Paper 2

The document is a Grade 9 Mathematics Mid-Year Exam paper consisting of two sections: Section I with four questions and Section II with three questions. Students are instructed to answer all questions in Section I and select questions from Section II, while adhering to specific guidelines regarding calculations and answer presentation. The exam covers topics such as simplification, factorization, geometry, and problem-solving related to real-life scenarios.

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JEVAREE GRANT LEARNING SCHOOL

GRADE 9
MATHEMATICS MID-YEAR EXAM
PAPER 2
DURATION: 90 MINUTES

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

1. This paper consists of TWO sections: I and II.

2. Section I has FOUR questions and Section II has THREE questions.

3. Answer ALL questions in Section I and from Section II.

4. Write your answers on the rule sheet provided.

5. Do NOT write in the margins.

6. All working MUST be shown clearly.

7 . Absolutely NO CALCULATORS OR MATHEMATICAL TABLE.

8. If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on
the original page, you must use the extra page(s) provided at the back of this
booklet. Remember to draw a line through your original answer.

9. If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly in
the box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant, include
the question part beside the answer.

DO NOT TURN UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO


SECTION A

1. (a) Without the use of a calculator, determine the exact value of


2 2
i. (2. 3) + (4. 1) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [4 Marks]

ii. Write your answer to part (a) (i) correct to one significant figure.​ ​ ​ ​ [1 Mark]

iii. Write your answer to part (a) (i) correct to one decimal place.​ ​ ​ ​ [1 Mark]
2
iv.. 6 + (106 - 92) x 4​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [3 Marks]
1 3
3 −2
iv. 3
1
5
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [4 Marks]
2 5

2. (a) Simplify:

i. x(3x + 4)​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [1 Mark]

ii. 2x - 3(4x + 6) + 2​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [3 Marks]

(b) Factorize the following.


2
i. 6𝑥𝑦 + 𝑥𝑦 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [2 Marks]
2
ii. 8𝑝 + 4𝑚𝑝​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [2 Marks]

3. The diagram below represents the outline of a cylinder.

Calculate the volume of 3 cylinders?​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [5 Marks]

22
Use π as 7
.​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
​

4. Find the area and perimeter of the compound shapes.​ ​ ​ ​ [5 Marks Each]

a. ​ b. ​
​
SECTION B

5. In a class of 36 students, 29 do Mathematics and 20 do Chemistry. 5 students do neither.

i. Draw a Venn Diagram to represent the information above.​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [5 Marks]

ii. How many students do both Mathematics and Chemistry?​​ ​ ​ ​ [3 Marks]

iii. How many students do only Mathematics?​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [2 Marks]

6. Shown below are three shapes (not drawn to scale)

Shape A

​ Shape B

​ ​ ​ ​ Shape C

List the shapes in order of area, from smallest to largest​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [6 Marks]

7. Rebbecca is tiling her kitchen floor. The floor is a rectangle, measuring 8m by 6m.

Each tile is a square measuring 20cm by 20cm. The tiles are sold in boxes of 10 and

each box cost $8.50. Solve the cost of the tiles needed for the kitchen floor.​ ​ [8 Marks]

END OF TEST
TOTAL 60 MARKS

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Calculate the area of each shape based on provided dimensions. Use formulas relevant to each shape (e.g., for rectangles use length times width). Rank calculated areas from smallest to largest. Without specific dimensional data in Source 2, assume a typical task to calculate these would involve simple but precise computations .

Identify common factors in 6xy^2 + xy. Here, both terms contain xy. Factor xy out, resulting in xy(6y + 1). This distributes back to the original expression when reversed, confirming correct factorization .

To find the number of students who study both subjects, use set theory. Start with the total number of students (36). Subtract the students who do neither (5), leaving 31 students who do either or both subjects. Let x be the number of students doing both subjects. Then, students doing only Mathematics = 29 - x, and students doing only Chemistry = 20 - x. Using 29 + 20 - x = 31, solve x = 18. Therefore, 18 students study both Mathematics and Chemistry .

Manually expand the expression x(3x + 4) to verify. Multiply x by each term inside the parentheses giving 3x^2 + 4x. Double-check individual multiplications to ensure no step errors. Without calculators, precise arithmetic checking (e.g., using distributive property thoroughly) is essential .

First, determine the floor area as 8m by 6m, which equals 48 square meters, or 480,000 square centimeters. Each tile covers 20cm by 20cm, or 400 square centimeters. The number of tiles needed is 480,000 / 400 = 1200 tiles. Tiles come in boxes of 10, so 120 boxes are needed. With each box costing $8.50, the total cost is 120 * $8.50 = $1,020 .

To find the perimeter, sum the lengths of all the outer edges. If the shape is a combination of basic shapes (rectangles, triangles), calculate individual perimeters. Ensure each segment is only counted once, particularly needing careful attention at the junctions of compound shapes .

Draw two intersecting circles, one for Mathematics and one for Chemistry. Use given data: total students = 36, students doing neither = 5, thereby making students doing either or both = 31. Assign variable x to the intersection (students doing both). Using equations for exclusive sets (29 - x and 20 - x), solve via 29 + 20 - x = 31, giving x = 18 for the intersection. Thus, Mathematics only is 11, Chemistry only is 2, and Venn Diagram is completed .

Start by expanding the expression 2x - 3(4x + 6) + 2. Distribute -3 through the terms inside the parenthesis, resulting in 2x - 12x - 18 + 2. Combine like terms: subtract 12x from 2x to get -10x. Combine the constants -18 + 2, resulting in -16. The simplified expression is -10x - 16 .

These questions test set theory and logical reasoning skills. They require understanding intersection, union, and complement within a universal set. Mastery of these concepts supports skills in probability, data interpretation, and logical structuring, critical for advanced mathematics and real-world problem solving .

Use the formula for the volume of a cylinder, V = πr^2h. With π approximated as 22/7, substitute for each cylinder. If given dimensions include the radius and height, compute the volume for one cylinder and multiply by three for the total. Ensure units match and calculations are accurate, leveraging π = 22/7 for exactitude in school settings .

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