CAPRICORN NORTH DISTRICT

MATHEMATICS

NOV/DEC EXAMINATION 2023

PAPER 2
GRADE 8

Marks: 60

Duration: 2 Hours

Learner’s Surname & Name: ______________________________________________

Class: ______

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MATHEMATICS PAPER 2 GRADE 9 NOV/DEC 2023

INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of 10 pages (including cover page) of 5 questions

2. This question paper is also your answer sheet
3. Write your name and class on the spaces provided on the cover page.
4. Answer all questions
5. Clearly show ALL calculations that you may use in determining your answers.
6. ANSWERS ONLY will not necessarily be awarded full marks.
7. Clear presentation of work will count in candidate’s favour
8. Calculators may be used unless stated otherwise

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Question 1 (Multiple Choice).

Circle the letter with the correct answer.
1.1 The sum of angles in a triangle is equal to ………………… (1)
A. 3600
B. 2700
C. 1800
D. 900

1.2 If DE // FG, then the value of x is equal to 200 because ………………. (1)

A. Vertically opposite angles are equal

B. Corresponding angles are equal
C. Co-interior angles are equal
D. Alternating angles are equal

1.3 Which triangle has two equal sides? (1)

A. Scalene
B. Equilateral Triangle
C. Isosceles Triangle
D. Right Angled Triangle

1.4 The supplement of 650 is (1)

A. 250
B. 1150
C. 2450
D. 2950

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1.5 Which of the following sets of numbers can form the sides of a right angle? (1)
A. 5cm, 12cm, 15cm
B. 3 cm, 4 cm, 5cm
C. 4cm, 7cm, 11cm
D. 8cm, 15cm, 20cm
1.6 In ⊿ABC, AD = 9cm and BC = 12 cm. The area of triangle ABC is equal (1)
to ………….
A. 108 cm2
B. 72 cm2

9cm
C. 54 cm2
D. 36 cm2

1.7 In a right angled triangle the side opposite the right angle is called…….. (1)
A. Hypotenuse
B. Adjacent
C. Opposite
D. None of the above
1.8 Which one of the following statements is true about a parallelogram (1)
A. All sides are equal and all angles are right angles
B. Opposite sides are equal and each angle is equal to 90 0
C. Opposite sides are parallel and opposite angles are supplementary
D. Opposite sides are equal in length and opposite angles are eqaul
1.9 Two triangles are similar if (1)
A. They have the same area
B. Their shapes are the same but have different sizes
C. Their perimeters are equal
D. None of the above
1.10 If the perimeter of a square is 20m, what is the length of each side? (1)
A. 10 m
B. 8 m
C. 5 m
D. 4m [10]

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Question2
2.1 In the figure below AB ∥ CD. GH is the transversal line of the two parallel
lines. Complete the following:

2.1.1 s = ……..0 [vertically opposite angles are equal] (1)

2.1.2 w + 1100 = ………..0 [………………………………………………….]
w = …………...0 (3)
2.1.3 y = ………….0 [………………………………………………………..] (2)
2.2 Calculate the value of 𝑥 in the figure below

………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………….. (3)
2.3 Calculate the value of 𝑥 with reasons

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (3)

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2.4 In the diagram below OABC is a straight line and E𝐵̂D= 𝑦 + 10°;
𝐸𝐵̂𝐴 = 3𝑦 − 20°and GH//EF.

2.4.1 Calculate the value of 𝑦 with reasons

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (3)

2.4.2 Hence calculate the size of 𝐴𝐵̂ 𝐸

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (2)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
[17]
Question 3
3.1 Calculate with reasons the value of 𝑥 in the figure below:

Statement Reason

(3)

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3.2 Given ∆𝑈𝑇𝑉 with VT produced to B.

3.2.1 Complete the statement below:

The exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the ………… of the two interior (1)
opposite angles.

3.2.2 Calculate the value of 𝑥 with reasons.

Statement Reason

(3)

3.2.3 Hence, calculate the size of 𝑇𝑉̂𝑈 (2)

3.3
PQRS is a parallelogram. PQ = QT, 𝑄̂1= 72 and 𝑄̂2 = 54 . Calculate, with
reasons, the size of the angle 𝑥 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦

3.3.1 𝑥
Statement Reason

(3)

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3.3.2 𝑦
Statement Reason

(2)
3.4 Given ∆ABC with PQ//AB. Prove that Δ ABC /// Δ PQC

Statement Reason

(3)
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Question 4
4.1 Complete the statement below
4.1.1 In a right-angled triangle, the square of the ………………………...is equal (1)
to the sum of squares of the other two sides.

4.1.2 In the diagram below, PQ = QR. Calculate the length of PR. (leave any
irrational answers in surd form)

Statement Reason

(5)
4.2 Matome has a rectangular vegetable garden with length 15𝑚 and width of
8𝑚. Calculate the distance he will move diagonally across his garden.
(Leave any irrational answers in surd form).

(2)
[8]

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Question 5
5.1 ABCD is a rectangle with two identical circles inside the rectangle as
shown. Calculate shaded area rounded off to two decimal places.

(6)

5.2 Calculate the perimeter of the rectangle below:

(2)

[8]

TOTAL = 60

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