Knowledge Check (2022-2023)

Candidate Name

Subject: Math Grade: 8

Subject Code: 1112 Paper: 1
Date: Feb 27, 2023 Duration: 45 minutes
Max. marks: 30 Total Marks Obtained________

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Q1.
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The distance from a point on the ground to the base of a tree is 18 metres. The distance from a point
on the ground to the top of a tree is 20 metres. Calculate the height of the tree. Give the answer
correct to 1 decimal place.

Q2. x is inversely proportional to the square root of y.

[3]
When x =12, y = 9, then find the value of x when y = 81.

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Q3.

(a) Draw the graph 2y + x = 20 on the grid above.

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(b) Work out the gradient of the line 2y + x = 20

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Q4. Solve the simultaneous equations
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4x – 3y = 11
10x + 2y = −1

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Q5.

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Q6. [4]

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 (c)

(d)

Write down the inequality.

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Q7. The bearing of London from Liverpool is 130°. [2]
Find the bearing of Liverpool from London

Q8. Copper costs £5 per kilogram. Zinc costs £3.20 per kilogram. [3]
Copper and zinc are mixed in the ratio 4:1 to make brass.
Work out the cost of 7 kilograms of brass.

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Q9.

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