GCSE (9-1) Higher Mathematics

Units 6 – 9 Assessment
(Calculator)

Date:
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Q1.

Here is a regular 10-sided polygon.

(a)  Write down the mathematical name of the polygon.

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(1)
One of the interior angles of this regular polygon is 144°
(b)  Work out the sum of the interior angles of the polygon.

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(1) (2 marks)
Q2.

RefReflect shape A in the line with

equation y = x

(2 marks)
Q3.

Work out the value of x.

Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.

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(2 marks)
Q4.
 
ABC is a right-angled triangle.

Work out the size of the angle marked x.

Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.

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 (2 marks)
Q5.
 
ABCD is a kite with AD = AB

Find the size of the smallest angle of the kite.

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Q6.

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Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.
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(5 marks)
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Q7.
 
* The diagram shows a pentagon ABCDE.

AE is parallel to BC. BA is parallel to DE.

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Angle EDC = 64°. Angle BAE = 140°

Work out the size of the angle marked x.
You must give reasons for your answer.

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(Total for Question 7 is 5 marks)

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Q8.
 
Billy keeps chickens.
The table shows information about the weights, in grams, of eggs produced by the chickens.

(a)  On the grid, draw a histogram for this information.

(3)
Medium eggs weigh between 53grams and 63grams.
(b)  Work out an estimate for the number of medium eggs produced.

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(3)
 
(6 marks)
Q9.
 
The table and the histogram show some information about the time, in minutes, taken by a group of
students to travel to college in one week.

(a)   Use the histogram to complete the table. (2)

(b)   Use the table to complete the histogram. (2)

(4 marks)
Q10.
 
The diagram shows a cuboid ABCDEFGH.

AB = 7 cm, AF = 5 cm and FC = 15 cm.

Calculate the volume of the cuboid.
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

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(4 marks)