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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?
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?
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?
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 $\pi$?
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 $\pi$?
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A sphere has a surface area of $100\pi$ $cm^2$. What is the radius of the sphere?
A sphere has a surface area of $100\pi$ $cm^2$. What is the radius of the sphere?
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A prism has a volume of 48 $cm^3$ and a length of 8 cm. What is the cross-sectional area of the prism?
A prism has a volume of 48 $cm^3$ and a length of 8 cm. What is the cross-sectional area of the prism?
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A pyramid has a base area of 12 $cm^2$, and a height of 5 cm. What is the volume of the pyramid?
A pyramid has a base area of 12 $cm^2$, and a height of 5 cm. What is the volume of the pyramid?
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What are the coordinates of the turning point of the graph $y = x^2 - 8x + 10$?
What are the coordinates of the turning point of the graph $y = x^2 - 8x + 10$?
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If the gradient of the graph $y = x^2 - 8x + 10$ at a point P is 6, what are the coordinates of P?
If the gradient of the graph $y = x^2 - 8x + 10$ at a point P is 6, what are the coordinates of P?
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Simplify $ \sqrt{75} - \sqrt{3}$
Simplify $ \sqrt{75} - \sqrt{3}$
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Rationalize the denominator and simplify: $\frac{8}{1 - \sqrt{5}}$
Rationalize the denominator and simplify: $\frac{8}{1 - \sqrt{5}}$
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In the given right-angled triangles, if angle BAC = 30 degrees and given lengths, find the exact value of cos $ADC$.
In the given right-angled triangles, if angle BAC = 30 degrees and given lengths, find the exact value of cos $ADC$.
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Expand the expression $2x(3x^2 - 8x)$.
Expand the expression $2x(3x^2 - 8x)$.
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Factorise $x^2 - 19^2$.
Factorise $x^2 - 19^2$.
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Calculate the value of $81^2-19^2$.
Calculate the value of $81^2-19^2$.
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Estimate the pressure applied to the given square surface (side 4.9 cm, force 196 Newtons) by writing all numbers to 1 significant figure.
Estimate the pressure applied to the given square surface (side 4.9 cm, force 196 Newtons) by writing all numbers to 1 significant figure.
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What is the coordinates of the vertex of Triangle A that are located at the minimum X and Y location?
What is the coordinates of the vertex of Triangle A that are located at the minimum X and Y location?
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After a reflection in the line $y = x + 2$, what are the coordinates of the minimum X and Y location vertex of Triangle A
After a reflection in the line $y = x + 2$, what are the coordinates of the minimum X and Y location vertex of Triangle A
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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?
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?
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Before any transformations, what is the area of triangle A?
Before any transformations, what is the area of triangle A?
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After the reflection and the dilation, what is the area of the resulting triangle?
After the reflection and the dilation, what is the area of the resulting triangle?
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What is the slope of the line y=x+2
What is the slope of the line y=x+2
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What is the simplified ratio of 12:30?
What is the simplified ratio of 12:30?
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How many lines of symmetry does a kite have?
How many lines of symmetry does a kite have?
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Based on the stem and leaf diagram, what is the range of time taken to complete the task, in minutes?
Based on the stem and leaf diagram, what is the range of time taken to complete the task, in minutes?
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What is the median number of minutes it took to complete the task, as shown in the stem-and-leaf diagram?
What is the median number of minutes it took to complete the task, as shown in the stem-and-leaf diagram?
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Given $3\frac{1}{4}$ , what is $7\times 3\frac{1}{4}$ ?
Given $3\frac{1}{4}$ , what is $7\times 3\frac{1}{4}$ ?
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In the quadratic formula, what is the discriminant?
In the quadratic formula, what is the discriminant?
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What is the formula known as the Law of Sines?
What is the formula known as the Law of Sines?
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What is the Law of Cosines, when solving for side a?
What is the Law of Cosines, when solving for side a?
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What is the formula for the area of a triangle, given two sides and an included angle?
What is the formula for the area of a triangle, given two sides and an included angle?
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Describe the single transformation that maps triangle A onto triangle B.
Describe the single transformation that maps triangle A onto triangle B.
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Express 0.38 repeating as a fraction in its simplest form.
Express 0.38 repeating as a fraction in its simplest form.
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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?
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?
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If Freya took 18 minutes on Tuesday and this was 10% less than Monday, how long did Freya take on Monday?
If Freya took 18 minutes on Tuesday and this was 10% less than Monday, how long did Freya take on Monday?
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Given that $\vec{PQ} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \ -1 \end{pmatrix}$ and $\vec{QR} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \ 9 \end{pmatrix}$, determine the vector $\vec{PR}$.
Given that $\vec{PQ} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \ -1 \end{pmatrix}$ and $\vec{QR} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \ 9 \end{pmatrix}$, determine the vector $\vec{PR}$.
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If $\vec{PR} = \begin{pmatrix} 4 \ 8 \end{pmatrix}$, calculate the length of PR.
If $\vec{PR} = \begin{pmatrix} 4 \ 8 \end{pmatrix}$, calculate the length of PR.
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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?
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?
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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 $\pi$?
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 $\pi$?
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Express $x^2 - 8x + 10$ in the form $(x - a)^2 - b$.
Express $x^2 - 8x + 10$ in the form $(x - a)^2 - b$.
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Flashcards
Area of a Triangle Formula
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
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
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
Curved Surface Area of a Cylinder Formula
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Curved Surface Area of a Cone Formula
Curved Surface Area of a Cone Formula
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Surface Area of a Sphere Formula
Surface Area of a Sphere Formula
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Volume of a Prism Formula
Volume of a Prism Formula
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Quadratic Formula
Quadratic Formula
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Sine Rule
Sine Rule
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Cosine Rule
Cosine Rule
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Area of a Triangle
Area of a Triangle
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Simplifying Ratios
Simplifying Ratios
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Lines of Symmetry of a Kite
Lines of Symmetry of a Kite
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Range
Range
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Median
Median
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Pie Chart
Pie Chart
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Expanding Expressions
Expanding Expressions
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Factoring Expressions
Factoring Expressions
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Pressure in Physics
Pressure in Physics
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Rounding to 1 Significant Figure
Rounding to 1 Significant Figure
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Reflection in a Line
Reflection in a Line
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Enlargement by Scale Factor
Enlargement by Scale Factor
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Image of a Shape
Image of a Shape
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Reflection
Reflection
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Enlargement
Enlargement
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Scale Factor
Scale Factor
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What is the significance of the turning point and y-intercept of a parabola?
What is the significance of the turning point and y-intercept of a parabola?
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What is the gradient of a graph at a point?
What is the gradient of a graph at a point?
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How can you find the turning point of a parabola using the gradient?
How can you find the turning point of a parabola using the gradient?
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How do you rationalise the denominator of a fraction?
How do you rationalise the denominator of a fraction?
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How do you expand and simplify an expression?
How do you expand and simplify an expression?
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Single Transformation
Single Transformation
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Decimal to Fraction
Decimal to Fraction
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Percentage Decrease
Percentage Decrease
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Length of a Line Segment
Length of a Line Segment
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Area of a Sector
Area of a Sector
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Perimeter of a Sector
Perimeter of a Sector
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Volume of a Prism
Volume of a Prism
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Total Surface Area of a Prism
Total Surface Area of a Prism
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Completing the Square
Completing the Square
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Quadratic Expression
Quadratic Expression
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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.