Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics Paper 2 Specimen B
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A triangle has a base of 10 cm and an area of 35 $cm^2$. What is the height of the triangle?

7 cm

If a circle has a circumference of $10\pi$ cm, what is the radius of this circle?

5 cm

A cylinder has a radius of 3 cm and a curved surface area of $30\pi$ $cm^2$. What is the height of the cylinder?

5 cm

A cone has a radius of 4 cm and a sloping edge of 5 cm, what is the curved surface area of the cone in terms of $\pi$?

<p>$20\pi$ $cm^2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

A sphere has a surface area of $100\pi$ $cm^2$. What is the radius of the sphere?

<p>5 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

A prism has a volume of 48 $cm^3$ and a length of 8 cm. What is the cross-sectional area of the prism?

<p>6 $cm^2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

A pyramid has a base area of 12 $cm^2$, and a height of 5 cm. What is the volume of the pyramid?

<p>20 $cm^3$</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the coordinates of the turning point of the graph $y = x^2 - 8x + 10$?

<p>(4, -6)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the gradient of the graph $y = x^2 - 8x + 10$ at a point P is 6, what are the coordinates of P?

<p>(7, 15)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Simplify $ \sqrt{75} - \sqrt{3}$

<p>$ 4\sqrt{3}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rationalize the denominator and simplify: $\frac{8}{1 - \sqrt{5}}$

<p>$-2 - 2\sqrt{5}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the given right-angled triangles, if angle BAC = 30 degrees and given lengths, find the exact value of cos $ADC$.

<p>$ \frac{\sqrt{13}}{7}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

Expand the expression $2x(3x^2 - 8x)$.

<p>$6x^3 - 16x^2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

Factorise $x^2 - 19^2$.

<p>$(x-19)(x+19)$</p> Signup and view all the answers

Calculate the value of $81^2-19^2$.

<p>6200</p> Signup and view all the answers

Estimate the pressure applied to the given square surface (side 4.9 cm, force 196 Newtons) by writing all numbers to 1 significant figure.

<p>800 newtons/cm^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the coordinates of the vertex of Triangle A that are located at the minimum X and Y location?

<p>(-6, 1)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After a reflection in the line $y = x + 2$, what are the coordinates of the minimum X and Y location vertex of Triangle A

<p>(-1, -3)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Triangle A is enlarged by a scale factor of $\frac{3}{1}$ with center (1,0). What are the coordinates of the new x and y location of the minimum point of the new image after the enlargement?

<p>(-20, 3)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before any transformations, what is the area of triangle A?

<p>4.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

After the reflection and the dilation, what is the area of the resulting triangle?

<p>40.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the slope of the line y=x+2

<p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified ratio of 12:30?

<p>2:5</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many lines of symmetry does a kite have?

<p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the stem and leaf diagram, what is the range of time taken to complete the task, in minutes?

<p>27</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the median number of minutes it took to complete the task, as shown in the stem-and-leaf diagram?

<p>25</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given $3\frac{1}{4}$ , what is $7\times 3\frac{1}{4}$ ?

<p>22 3/4</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the quadratic formula, what is the discriminant?

<p>$b^2 - 4ac$</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula known as the Law of Sines?

<p>$\frac{a}{sinA} = \frac{b}{sinB} = \frac{c}{sinC}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Law of Cosines, when solving for side a?

<p>$a^2 = b^2 + c^2 - 2bc\cos A$</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the area of a triangle, given two sides and an included angle?

<p>$\frac{1}{2}ab\sin C$</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the single transformation that maps triangle A onto triangle B.

<p>Rotation of 180 degrees about the origin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Express 0.38 repeating as a fraction in its simplest form.

<p>38/99</p> Signup and view all the answers

Freya takes 9 minutes to complete a crossword on Wednesday, which is 50% less time than on Tuesday. How many minutes did she take on Tuesday?

<p>18</p> Signup and view all the answers

If Freya took 18 minutes on Tuesday and this was 10% less than Monday, how long did Freya take on Monday?

<p>20</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given that $\vec{PQ} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \ -1 \end{pmatrix}$ and $\vec{QR} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \ 9 \end{pmatrix}$, determine the vector $\vec{PR}$.

<p>$\begin{pmatrix} 4 \ 8 \end{pmatrix}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

If $\vec{PR} = \begin{pmatrix} 4 \ 8 \end{pmatrix}$, calculate the length of PR.

<p>$4\sqrt{5}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

A sector of a circle has an area of $15\pi$ $cm^2$ and radius 6 cm. If the perimeter of the sector is expressed as $a + b\pi$ cm, what is the value of a?

<p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

A sector of a circle has an area of $15\pi$ $cm^2$ and the sector is the cross section of a prism, of length 10 cm. What is the volume of the prism, in terms of $\pi$?

<p>$150\pi$</p> Signup and view all the answers

Express $x^2 - 8x + 10$ in the form $(x - a)^2 - b$.

<p>$(x-4)^2 - 6$</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Area of a Triangle Formula

A mathematical formula used to calculate the area of a triangle. It states that the area (A) is equal to half the product of the base (b) and the height (h).

Area of a Circle Formula

A mathematical formula used to calculate the area of a circle. It states that the area (A) is equal to pi (π) multiplied by the square of the radius (r).

Circumference of a Circle Formula

A mathematical formula used to calculate the circumference of a circle. It states that the circumference (C) is equal to 2 times pi (π) multiplied by the radius (r).

Curved Surface Area of a Cylinder Formula

A mathematical formula used to calculate the curved surface area of a cylinder. It states that the curved surface area (A) is equal to 2 times pi (π) multiplied by the radius (r) multiplied by the height (h).

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Curved Surface Area of a Cone Formula

A mathematical formula used to calculate the curved surface area of a cone. It states that the curved surface area (A) is equal to pi (π) multiplied by the radius (r) multiplied by the sloping edge (l).

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Surface Area of a Sphere Formula

A mathematical formula used to calculate the surface area of a sphere. It states that the surface area (A) is equal to 4 times pi (π) multiplied by the square of the radius (r).

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Volume of a Prism Formula

A mathematical formula used to calculate the volume of a prism. It states that the volume (V) is equal to the cross-sectional area (A) multiplied by the length (l) of the prism.

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Quadratic Formula

The quadratic formula is used to solve quadratic equations of the form ax² + bx + c = 0, where a ≠ 0. It provides the values of x that satisfy the equation.

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Sine Rule

The sine rule relates the sides and angles of a triangle. It states that the ratio of the length of a side to the sine of the angle opposite that side is constant for all sides of the triangle.

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Cosine Rule

The cosine rule relates the sides and angles of a triangle. It states that the square of a side is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides minus twice the product of those sides and the cosine of the included angle.

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Area of a Triangle

The area of a triangle can be calculated by multiplying half the product of two sides by the sine of the included angle.

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Simplifying Ratios

Simplifying a ratio means finding the simplest equivalent form by dividing both parts of the ratio by their greatest common factor.

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Lines of Symmetry of a Kite

A kite is a quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent sides equal. It has one line of symmetry that bisects the angle between the two unequal sides.

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Range

The range of a dataset is the difference between the highest and lowest values in the dataset.

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Median

The median of a dataset is the middle value when the data items are arranged in ascending order. If the number of data items is even, the median is the average of the two middle values.

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Pie Chart

A pie chart is a graphical representation of data using sectors of a circle. The proportion of each sector represents the proportion of the corresponding data value in the whole dataset.

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Expanding Expressions

Expanding an expression means multiplying each term inside the parentheses by the factor outside.

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Factoring Expressions

Factoring an expression involves finding two or more expressions that multiply to give the original expression.

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Pressure in Physics

To calculate the pressure applied on a surface, you divide the force by the area of the surface.

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Rounding to 1 Significant Figure

Rounding a number to 1 significant figure means keeping only the most important digit (the leftmost non-zero digit) and setting all other digits to 0.

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Reflection in a Line

A reflection in the line y = x + 2 is a transformation that flips a shape over the line y = x + 2. Each point in the shape reflects to a point on the opposite side of the line, at the same distance from the line.

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Enlargement by Scale Factor

An enlargement by scale factor 3 with center (1, 0) is a transformation that makes a shape 3 times bigger. The center (1, 0) is a fixed point from which the shape is scaled.

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Image of a Shape

The image of a shape after a reflection or enlargement is the transformed shape that results from the transformation.

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Reflection

A reflection is a transformation that flips a shape across a line. Each point in the shape is reflected to a point on the opposite side of the line, at the same distance from the line.

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Enlargement

An enlargement is a transformation that makes a shape bigger or smaller. The scale factor determines how much bigger or smaller the shape becomes.

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Scale Factor

A scale factor is a number that tells you how much bigger or smaller a shape becomes after an enlargement.

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What is the significance of the turning point and y-intercept of a parabola?

The turning point of the graph is the point where the graph changes from increasing to decreasing or vice versa. The y-intercept is the point where the graph crosses the y-axis.

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What is the gradient of a graph at a point?

The gradient of a graph at a point is the slope of the tangent line at that point. The tangent line is a straight line that touches the curve at that point and has the same slope as the curve at that point.

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How can you find the turning point of a parabola using the gradient?

The turning point of a parabola is the point where the gradient is zero.

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How do you rationalise the denominator of a fraction?

To rationalise the denominator of a fraction, you multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the conjugate of the denominator. The conjugate of a binomial expression (for example, 1 - √5) is the same expression but with the opposite sign between the terms (for example, 1 + √5).

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How do you expand and simplify an expression?

To expand and simplify an expression, you multiply out the brackets and then combine like terms. It's helpful to use the distributive property to multiply each term in one bracket with each term in another bracket.

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Single Transformation

A transformation that changes the size and/or orientation of a shape. It involves scaling and/or rotation.

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Decimal to Fraction

To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal as a fraction with the denominator being a power of 10. Then simplify the fraction to its simplest form.

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Percentage Decrease

A percentage is a way of expressing a part of a whole as a fraction of 100. To calculate a percentage decrease, subtract the new value from the original value, divide the difference by the original value, and multiply by 100.

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Length of a Line Segment

The length of a line segment is the distance between its endpoints. To find the length of a line segment, use the distance formula or the Pythagorean theorem.

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Area of a Sector

The area of a sector is a fraction of the area of the entire circle. To calculate the area of a sector, use the formula: Area of sector = (θ/360) * πr^2, where θ is the central angle of the sector and r is the radius of the circle.

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Perimeter of a Sector

The perimeter of a sector is the sum of the lengths of the arc and the two radii. To calculate the perimeter of a sector, use the formula: Perimeter of sector = (θ/360) * 2πr + 2r, where θ is the central angle of the sector and r is the radius of the circle.

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Volume of a Prism

The volume of a prism is the product of the area of its cross-section and its length. To calculate the volume of a prism, use the formula: Volume of prism = Area of cross-section * length

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Total Surface Area of a Prism

The total surface area of a prism is the sum of the areas of all its faces. To calculate the total surface area, calculate the areas of each of its faces and add them up.

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Completing the Square

Completing the square is a technique used to rewrite a quadratic expression in the form (x - a)^2 + b. To complete the square, take half of the coefficient of x, square it, and add and subtract it from the expression.

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Quadratic Expression

A quadratic expression is an expression that can be written in the form ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants and a ≠ 0. It can be graphed as a parabola.

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Study Notes

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics Paper 2 Specimen Paper B

  • Exam Duration: 2 hours
  • Paper Type: Non-calculator (Extended)
  • Calculator: Not permitted
  • Instructions: Answer all questions, write in pen (HB pencil for diagrams), do not use correction fluid. Show all working clearly.
  • Materials Needed: Geometrical instruments
  • Information: Total marks: 100. Marks for each question are shown in the brackets.

Formulas

  • Area of a triangle: A = ½bh
  • Area of a circle: A = πr²
  • Circumference of a circle: C = 2πr
  • Curved surface area of a cylinder: A = 2πrh
  • Curved surface area of a cone: A = πrl
  • Surface area of a sphere: A = 4πr²
  • Volume of a prism: V = Al
  • Volume of a pyramid: V = ½Ah
  • Volume of a cylinder: V = πr²h
  • Volume of a cone: V = ⅓πr²h
  • Volume of a sphere: V = ⁴⁄₃πr³
  • Quadratic formula: x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / 2a
  • Triangle Formulae: sin A / a = sin B / b = sin C / c; a² = b² + c² - 2bc cos A; Area = ½ab sin C
  • Other Formulas: provided in the formula booklet

Sample Questions (Page 3)

  • Ratio: Simplify 12:30
  • Lines of Symmetry: Number of lines of symmetry for a kite
  • Stem-and-Leaf Diagram: Analyze data, find the range, median, and angles for a pie chart from a stem and leaf diagram.

Sample Questions (Page 4)

  • Fraction Calculation: Solve fraction problems
  • Interior Angle of a Regular Polygon (decagon): Find the size of an interior angle
  • Unit Conversions: Convert liters to cubic centimeters
  • Number Ordering: Arrange given numbers from smallest to largest

Sample Questions (Page 5)

  • Probability: Calculate the probability of an event occurring on an 8-sided spinner (numbers from 1 to 8) based on specific conditions (e.g., number greater than 6, even numbers or multiples of 7).
  • Expected Value: Calculate expected outcomes from repeated trials given a fixed number of trials on an 8-sided spinner.

Sample Questions (Page 6)

  • Construction: Construct a rhombus using a ruler and compasses
  • Time Calculation: Calculate total working time (in hours and minutes) given time allocated to different tasks (meetings, planning, computer work) of a worker.

Sample Questions (Page 7)

  • Algebraic Expansion and Factorisation: Expand and factorise expressions, solve quadratic equations.
  • Estimation: Estimate pressure(force/area) of an object on a surface
  • Use of Relevant Information: Solve problems by applying relevant formulas from the formula booklet

Sample Questions (Page 8)

  • Transformations: Reflect a triangle across a line. Enlarging a triangle. Describing transformations mapping one shape onto another.

Sample Questions (Page 9)

  • Fraction Conversion: Write decimals as fractions
  • Time Management: Solve word problems involving time calculation in minutes and hours, including calculations related to percentage change.

Sample Questions (Page 10)

  • Perimeter and Area of Sectors: Calculate the perimeter of a sector given its area and radius. Calculating prism volume using area and length. Calculating total surface area of a prism.

Sample Questions (Page 11)

  • Quadratic Equations: Work with and visualize quadratic functions on a graph including finding turning points and y-intercepts .
  • Graphs of Quadratic Functions

Sample Questions (Page 12)

  • Surds (Simplifying and Rationalizing): Simplify surds and rationalize denominators

Sample Questions (Page 13)

  • Trigonometric Ratios: Find the value of a trigonometric function (cosine) using right-angled triangle geometry

Sample Questions (Page 14)

  • Similar Triangles: Determining mathematically similar triangles, solving equations involving similar shapes and then calculating a length, using similar triangle properties to find unknown lengths
  • Solving Equations: Solve by factorising quadratic equations
  • Determining Length

Sample Questions (Page 15)

  • Area Calculation: finding the area of the quadrilateral given the area of the triangle.
  • Venn Diagrams: Shade regions of a Venn diagram associated with set theory
  • Rearranging Formulae: rearranging an equation to make a certain variable the subject.

Sample Questions (Page 16)

  • Simplification of Algebraic Expressions, Evaluating Expressions and Solving Equations: Simplifying expressions, solving equations of a particular type.

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Test your skills with the Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics Paper 2 Specimen B. This non-calculator exam challenges you on various mathematical formulas and problem-solving techniques applicable in geometry and algebra. Ensure you show all workings clearly for full credit.

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