GRADE 8 MATHEMATICS JUNE EXAM
QUESTION 1
Choose the correct answer.
Write only the letter next to the question number on your answer sheet.
1.1. The lowest common denominator (LCM) of 3, 4 and 5 is: (1)
A 24 B 12
C 60 D 120
1.2. Choose the incorrect statement, about the number 17, below: (1)
A It’s a composite number. B It’s a cube number.
C It’s a prime number. D It’s an uneven number.
1.3. Arrange the following integers in ascending order: 15, -30, 0, 25 (1)
A -30; 0; 15; 25 B 0; 15; 25; -30
C 0, -30; 15; 25 D -30; 15; 25; 0
1.4. The prime factors of 45 are: (1)
A 1; 7 B 1; 3; 5
C 1; 2; 4; 7; 14; 45 D 1; 3; 5; 9
1.5. The ratio of learners that can swim to learners that can’t swim is 2:5.
Determine how many learners can’t swim in a class of 35. (1)
A 22 learners B 35 learners
C 10 learners D 0 learners
1.6 Zero divided by any number is: (1)
A Zero B The other number
B One D Undefined
(6)
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, QUESTION 2
Calculate the following without the use of a calculator. Show all steps.
2.1 (−3 ×−9 )−(5 ×−2) (2)
2.2 2 + √144−2 −¿ (3)
4 3
2.3
√
3 1
64
(2)
2.4 Jane is going to Europe. She saved R3000,00 and the exchange rate is 1€ = R20,00.
Determine how many Euros she will have to spend? (2)
2.5 Mike travels from Pretoria to Cape Town. The temperature in Pretoria is 24°C and
-3°C in Cape Town. What is the temperature difference between the two cities? (1)
2.6 A car drives 415km in two and a half hours.
Determine the speed at which the car was driving. (3)
(13)
QUESTION 3
Use the graph below to answer the questions that follow:
3.1 How long was the scuba diver under the water? (2)
3.2 What was the scuba diver’s depth after 4 minutes? (2)
3.3 How long did the scuba diver spend at a depth of 30 metres? (2)
3.4 Complete each sentence by filling in the missing words:
3.4.1 Between 0 and 10 minutes the depth of the scuba diver is ______. (1)
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QUESTION 1
Choose the correct answer.
Write only the letter next to the question number on your answer sheet.
1.1. The lowest common denominator (LCM) of 3, 4 and 5 is: (1)
A 24 B 12
C 60 D 120
1.2. Choose the incorrect statement, about the number 17, below: (1)
A It’s a composite number. B It’s a cube number.
C It’s a prime number. D It’s an uneven number.
1.3. Arrange the following integers in ascending order: 15, -30, 0, 25 (1)
A -30; 0; 15; 25 B 0; 15; 25; -30
C 0, -30; 15; 25 D -30; 15; 25; 0
1.4. The prime factors of 45 are: (1)
A 1; 7 B 1; 3; 5
C 1; 2; 4; 7; 14; 45 D 1; 3; 5; 9
1.5. The ratio of learners that can swim to learners that can’t swim is 2:5.
Determine how many learners can’t swim in a class of 35. (1)
A 22 learners B 35 learners
C 10 learners D 0 learners
1.6 Zero divided by any number is: (1)
A Zero B The other number
B One D Undefined
(6)
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, QUESTION 2
Calculate the following without the use of a calculator. Show all steps.
2.1 (−3 ×−9 )−(5 ×−2) (2)
2.2 2 + √144−2 −¿ (3)
4 3
2.3
√
3 1
64
(2)
2.4 Jane is going to Europe. She saved R3000,00 and the exchange rate is 1€ = R20,00.
Determine how many Euros she will have to spend? (2)
2.5 Mike travels from Pretoria to Cape Town. The temperature in Pretoria is 24°C and
-3°C in Cape Town. What is the temperature difference between the two cities? (1)
2.6 A car drives 415km in two and a half hours.
Determine the speed at which the car was driving. (3)
(13)
QUESTION 3
Use the graph below to answer the questions that follow:
3.1 How long was the scuba diver under the water? (2)
3.2 What was the scuba diver’s depth after 4 minutes? (2)
3.3 How long did the scuba diver spend at a depth of 30 metres? (2)
3.4 Complete each sentence by filling in the missing words:
3.4.1 Between 0 and 10 minutes the depth of the scuba diver is ______. (1)
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