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GRADE 10 EXAMINATION NOVEMBER 2006
MATHEMATICS: PAPER I
Time: 2 hours 100 marks
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. This examination consists of 11 pages.
2. All questions are to be answered on this question paper.
3. Fill in your name and learner code in the space provided below.
Write down the remainder when 3 30 is divided by 5.
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8 marks
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Copyright 2006 QUESTION 5
The number of bacteria in a colony at a given time is given by the following equation t N 01 , 1 = where N is the number of bacteria and t is the time in minutes.
Calculate the number of bacteria after 1 day. Give your answer to the nearest whole number.
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1 mark
QUESTION 6
You have R 50 000 to invest for a period of 5 years.
You are trying to decide if it is better to invest it locally, or to send it offshore and invest it in America.
6.1 If you invest your money in a South African bank you will receive 6% interest per annum compounded monthly. Calculate how much money you would have at the end of the investment period.
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6.2 If you decide to invest your money in America, and the current exchange rate is R7.30 to the dollar, calculate how many dollars you would have to invest.
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Copyright 2006 PLEASE TURN OVER 6.3 In America their interest payable on investments is 3% p.a compounded quarterly. Determine how many dollars (to the nearest dollar) you would have at the end of this investment period.
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6.4 Analysts predict that in 5 years time, the rand will have depreciated to R8.50 to the dollar. Which would be the better investment? Substantiate your answer and show all your calculations.
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13 marks
QUESTION 7
Match the equation in Column 1 with an option from Column 3 which best describes the graph. Simply write down the LETTER of your choice in the middle column.
Column 1 Column 3 2 3 2 + = x y A vertical line 2 3 + = x y B horizontal line x x y 3 + = C a line with positive gradient 2 1 3 + = x y D a line with negative gradient E assymptote F hyperbola G circle H parabola I exponential
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Copyright 2006 QUESTION 8
Three graphs are shown in the diagram.
f(x) =mx +c
g(x) = ax 2 +b
h(x) = e x d +
h (x) is symmetrical about f(x).
x y f h g 2 0 2 4
Determine the equation of:
8.1 f(x)
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Copyright 2006 PLEASE TURN OVER 8.2 g(x)
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8.3 h(x)
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9 marks
QUESTION 9
The sketch shows the graphs of x x f 6 ) ( = , x >0 and the line 9 3 ) ( + = x x g . The graphs of f and g intersect in points B and C.
x y g f A B C D 0
9.1 Determine the coordinates of B and C.
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Copyright 2006 9.2 Shade the area for which g (x) f (x). (1)
9.3 Write down the range of the shaded area.
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9.4 Determine the equation of a new graph: h(x) the reflection of g(x) about the x-axis.
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9.5 Determine the equation of a new graph: k(x) the reflection of g(x) about the line y =x.
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14 marks
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Copyright 2006 QUESTION 10
08:00 08:15 08:30 08:45 09:00 09:15 09:30
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The distance-time graph above represents Michael's journey from home to the shops and then back home again. Give all answers correct to 1 decimal place.
10.1 Determine the average speed (in m/s) that Michael traveled between 08:20 and 08:25
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10.2 How far are the shops from Michael's home?
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10.3 What was his average speed for the journey (in m/s)?