EXAMINATION NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 12
DATE MAY/JUNE 2025
SUBJECT MATHEMATICS
PAPER 2
MARK TOTAL 150
DURATION (HOURS) 3
NUMBER OF PAGES 30
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INSTRUCTIONS

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. This paper consists of 10 questions. Answer all the questions.

2. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs etc. that you have used in
determining your answers.

3. Answers only will not necessarily be rewarded full marks.

4. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-

graphical), unless stated otherwise.

5. If necessary, round off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise.

6. Diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale.

7. An information sheet with formulae is included at the end of the question paper.

8. Write neatly and legibly, in BLUE ink only.

9. Answer all the questions on the exam paper on the lines provided after each
question.

10. Additional writing space is provided at the end of the paper. Clearly indicate if you
use the additional writing space to complete a question.

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QUESTION 1

In a survey, 80 learners from Ntsako High School were asked how many hours they spend, per
week, watching their favourite television shows. The frequency table below represents the
distribution of the amount of time spent watching their favourite television shows.

1.1 State the modal interval of the data. (1)

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1.2 Draw an ogive (cumulative frequency graph) to illustrate the data on the grid
provided below. (4)

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Cumulative frequency

1.3 Use your graph to determine an estimate of the median of the data. Indicate your
answer by placing a capital M on your graph. (2)

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QUESTION 2

2.1 Eleven grade 12 learners are interested in understanding how the amount of time
they spend studying correlates with their test scores. Each learner records the
number of hours they spend studying for Mathematics in a week, and their
corresponding test score out of 50. They present their data on the scatter plot
diagram below.

Scatter diagram of hours spent studying vs result of test

55

50

45

40
Result for test (out of 50)

35

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25

20

15

10

0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Hours spent studying

2.1.1 Calculate the equation of the least squares regression line of the data. (3)

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2.1.2 Draw the least squares regression line on the scatter plot provided in the question.
Indicate the average for both the study time and the result for the test on the
diagram. (2)

2.1.3 Predict, to the nearest whole number, the test score of a learner who spends
18,5 hours studying for the Mathematics test. (2)

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2.1.4 Determine the correlation coefficient of the data and comment on the correlation
between the study time and the test result. (2)

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2.2 The data below represents the marks achieved by seven Grade 12 learners for
their Mathematics test (out of 20) in ascending order. None of the marks are
repeated.

Determine the values of a, b, c and d if:

• the median is 14.
• the semi-interquartile range is 4,5.
• the upper quartile is twice the lower quartile.
• the mean is 14. (6)

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QUESTION 3

In the diagram below A (−6; 4), C(4; −1) and E(6; 3) are the vertices of a triangle with Ĉ = 90°.
AC intersects the 𝑥-axis at B and EC intersects the 𝑥-axis at D. F is a point on the positive
𝑥-axis. ED̂F = 𝛽 .

3.1 Calculate the gradient of EC. (2)

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3.2 Determine the equation of the line PA, which passes through A and is parallel to
EC. (3)

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3.3 Calculate the area of ∆ACE. (5)

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3.4 ̂ C.
Calculate the size of DB (4)

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3.5 Calculate the coordinates of point Q, which lies in the second quadrant and forms
a rectangle ACEQ in that order. (4)

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QUESTION 4

In the diagram:
• Circle with centre S passes through points P (-3;9), Q (-7;7), R and the origin, O.
• R lies on the 𝑥-axis.
• The equation of the circle is: 𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑦 = 0.

4.1 Determine the coordinates of centre S. (3)

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4.2 Write down the radius of circle S. (1)

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4.3 Calculate the coordinates of R. (2)

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4.4 Determine the equation of the tangent to the circle at point Q. (4)

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4.5 Determine whether line SQ passes through the midpoint, T, of PR. Show all your
calculations. (5)

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4.6 A second circle, with midpoint A and equation (𝑥 − 3)2 + (𝑦 + 4)2 = 25, is drawn
on the same set of axes. Calculate if the circles will touch externally or intersect
one another. (4)

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QUESTION 5

5.1 In the diagram 𝑃(−4; −4) is given. 𝑋𝑂̂𝑃 = 𝜃.

Use the diagram to answer the questions that follow, without the use of a
calculator.

5.1.1 Determine cos 𝜃. (2)

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5.1.2 Determine sin 2𝜃 − 1. (3)

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5.2 𝜃 and 𝛽 are both acute angles. If tan 𝜃 = 4 and tan 𝛽 = 1, calculate, without the
use of a calculator the numerical value of:
cos(𝜃 + 𝛽) (5)

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5.3 Simplify, without the use of a calculator, the following expression to a single
trigonometric function:
sin(90° + 𝐴) sin 170°
sin 100° cos(−𝐴) sin 90° (6)

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5.4
5.4.1 Prove the following identity:
cos 𝛽 sin 𝛽
+ = 1 + tan 2𝛽
cos 𝛽 − sin 𝛽 sin 𝛽 + cos 𝛽 (5)

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5.4.2 Hence, determine, correct to one decimal place, the general solution for
𝛽, if:
cos 𝛽 sin 𝛽
+ = −4 (3)
cos 𝛽 − sin 𝛽 sin 𝛽 + cos 𝛽

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QUESTION 6

6.1
6.1.1 Sketch the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 3 sin 𝑥 + 1 for 𝑥𝜖[−90° ; 270°] on the set of
axes provided below. Clearly indicate the 𝑦-intercept and the turning
point(s) on your graph. (3)

6.1.2 If 𝑔(𝑥) = 1, use your graphs to determine the value(s) of 𝑥, in the interval
𝑥𝜖[−90°; 270°] where 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥). (2)

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6.1.3 Write down the maximum value of 𝑔(𝑥) − 𝑓(𝑥) (1)

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6.2 The functions of 𝑝(𝑥) = 𝑎 sin(𝑥 + 𝑏) and 𝑞(𝑥) = 2 cos 𝑥 + 𝑑 for 𝑥𝜖[−210° ; 150°]
are given in the graph below.

6.2.1 Write down the amplitude of q. (1)

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6.2.2 Write down the value of 𝑎, 𝑏 and 𝑑. (3)

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6.2.3 Use your graph to determine the values(s) of 𝑥 if

𝑞(𝑥) − 𝑝(𝑥) = 1 for 𝑥𝜖 [0° ; 150°]. (2)

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QUESTION 7

A cell tower, 𝐴𝐷, with height ℎ, is observed by two tourists standing at points 𝐵 and 𝐶
respectively. 𝐵𝐶 = 𝐶𝐷. A third tourist is standing in the same horizontal plane as 𝐵 and 𝐶, at
point 𝐸. 𝐵 and 𝐸 are equidistant from the foot of the tower, 𝐵𝐷 = 𝐷𝐸. 𝐷𝐸̂ 𝐵 = 𝑥. The angle of
elevation from 𝐵 to the top of the tower, 𝐴, is 𝜃 and the angle of elevation from 𝐶 to 𝐴 is 𝛽.

7.1 Write 𝐶𝐷 in terms of 𝛽 and ℎ. (2)

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7.2 Prove that:

ℎ√8(1 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠2𝑥)
𝐵𝐸 =
tan 𝛽 (7)

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7.3 If 𝛽 = 56°, determine the size of 𝜃 . (3)

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QUESTION 8

In the diagram:
• O is the centre of the circle.
• The circle passes through A, B, C, D and E.
• AB = BC
• ̂ = 𝑥.
E

8.1 State, with reasons, THREE angles equal to 𝑥. (6)

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8.2 ̂ 1 = 96°, determine, with reasons, the size of A

If given that O ̂ 2. (3)

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8.3 ̂ C.
Determine, with reasons, the size of AB (2)

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8.4 Hence, or otherwise, determine the value of 𝑥. (2)

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8.5 Determine, with reasons, if ABCO is a cyclic quadrilateral. (2)

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QUESTION 9

9.1 Use the diagram given below to prove the theorem that states that a straight line
parallel to one side of a triangle divides the other sides proportionally.
PA PB
Prove that: =
AQ BR (6)

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9.2 In the diagram KMN is drawn with P and Q points on KM and R a point on KN
with:
 KQ = QM.
 PR ∥ QN.
 S is a point on QN with KM || RS.

NS QP
9.2.1 Prove that = . (2)
SQ PK

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SQ 1
9.2.2 Hence, determine QP : QK, if given = . (2)
NS 2

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9.2.3 Determine the numerical value of RS : KM. (4)

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QUESTION 10

In the diagram:
• AB and AG are tangents to the circle with centre O.
• Diameter BH produced to F.
• Tangent AG is produced to meet BOF at F.
• GĈH = 𝑦.

10.1 Prove that ABOG is a cyclic quadrilateral. (3)

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10.2 ̂ in terms of 𝑦.
Determine A (2)

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10.3 Prove that ΔABF ⦀ ΔOGF. (4)

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BO ∙ AF
10.4 Prove that: OF = (5)
AG

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