Algebra.foundation
- 1. Examiner’s use only Team Leader’s use only Surname Initial(s) Signature Centre No. Turn over Candidate No. Paper Reference(s) 1380/3H Edexcel GCSE Mathematics (Linear) – 1380 Paper 3 (Non-Calculator) Algebra for Foundation Past Paper Questions Arranged by Topic Materials required for examination Items included with question papers Ruler graduated in centimetres and Nil millimetres, protractor, compasses, pen, HB pencil, eraser. Tracing paper may be used. Instructions to Candidates In the boxes above, write your centre number, candidate number, your surname, initials and signature. Check that you have the correct question paper. Answer ALL the questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this question paper. You must NOT write on the formulae page. Anything you write on the formulae page will gain NO credit. If you need more space to complete your answer to any question, use additional answer sheets. Information for Candidates The marks for individual questions and the parts of questions are shown in round brackets: e.g. (2). There are 26 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 100. There are 24 pages in this question paper. Any blank pages are indicated. Calculators must not be used. Advice to Candidates Show all stages in any calculations. Work steadily through the paper. Do not spend too long on one question. If you cannot answer a question, leave it and attempt the next one. Return at the end to those you have left out. Lots more free papers at: http://bland.in Compiled by Peter Bland *N34730A0124* Paper Reference 1 3 8 0 1
- 2. Leave blank 1. Kalim thinks of a number. He multiplies the number by 2 He then adds 3 His answer is 27 (a) What number did Kalim think of? ..................................... (2) Emma uses the formula P = 2a + b to find the perimeter P of this triangle. (b) Find the value of P when a = 5 and b = 3 P = ..................................... (2) 2. (a) Work out the value of (i) 42 ..................................... (ii) ..................................... (iii) 3 × 23 ..................................... (3) (b) Work out (i) – 2 + 5 ..................................... (ii) –2 – 3 ..................................... (2) 64 Q2 (Total 5 marks) Q1 (Total 4 marks) a b a Lots more free past papers at http://bland.in
- 3. Leave blank 3. The cost of hiring a car can be worked out using this rule. Bill hires a car and drives 80 miles. (a) Work out the cost. £ ..................................... (2) The cost of hiring a car and driving m miles is C pounds. (b) Complete the formula for C in terms of m. C = ..................................... (2) Cost = £90 + 50p per mile Q3 (Total 4 marks) Lots more free past papers at http://bland.in
- 4. Leave blank 4. (a) Complete this table of values for y = 2x – 1 x –1 0 1 2 3 4 y –1 3 5 (2) (b) On the grid, draw the graph of y = 2x – 1 (2) Q4 (Total 4 marks) y –3 –2 –1 O 1 2 3 4 x 8 6 4 2 –2 –4 Lots more free past papers at http://bland.in
- 5. Leave blank 5. Work out an estimate for the value of 31 4 92 0 21 × . . ...................................... 6. (a) Expand y(2y – 3) ...................................... (1) (b) Factorise x2 – 4x ...................................... (2) k is an integer such that –1 k < 3 (c) List all the possible values of k. ..................................................... (2) Q5 (Total 3 marks) Q6 (Total 5 marks) Lots more free past papers at http://bland.in
- 6. Leave blank 7. (a) Factorise x2 – 5x ..................................... (2) (b) Expand 3(5x –2) ..................................... (1) 8. A hotel has 56 guests. 35 of the guests are male. (a) Work out 35 out of 56 as a percentage. ..................................... % (2) 40% of the 35 male guests wear glasses. (b) Write the number of male guests who wear glasses as a fraction of the 56 guests. Give your answer in its simplest form. ..................................... (4) Q8 (Total 6 marks) Q7 (Total 3 marks) Lots more free past papers at http://bland.in
- 7. Leave blank 9. (a) Simplify 8x – 4x ..................................... (1) (b) Simplify y × y × y ..................................... (1) (c) Simplify 4x + 3y – 2x + 5y ..................................... (2) Q9 (Total 4 marks) Lots more free past papers at http://bland.in
- 8. Leave blank 10. The two-way table gives some information about how 100 children travelled to school one day. Walk Car Other Total Boy 15 14 54 Girl 8 16 Total 37 100 (a) Complete the two-way table. (3) One of the children is picked at random. (b) Write down the probability that this child walked to school that day. ..................................... (1) One of the girls is picked at random. (c) Work out the probability that this girl did not walk to school that day. ..................................... (2) 11. Compasses cost c pence each. Rulers cost r pence each. Write down an expression for the total cost, in pence, of 2 compasses and 4 rulers. ........................................ pence Q10 (Total 6 marks) Q11 (Total 2 marks) Lots more free past papers at http://bland.in
- 9. Leave blank 12. 120° 140° 58° a Diagram NOT accurately drawn Work out the size of the angle a. ........................................ ° 13. (a) Solve 4x + 1 = 9 x = ........................................ (2) (b) Solve 2y – 1 = 12 y = ........................................ (2) Q12 (Total 2 marks) Q13 (Total 4 marks) Lots more free past papers at http://bland.in
- 10. Leave blank 14. 4x + 1 2x + 12 x x Diagram NOT accurately drawn The diagram shows a rectangle. All the measurements are in centimetres. (a) Explain why 4x + 1 = 2x + 12 ....................................................................................................................................... (1) (b) Solve 4x + 1 = 2x + 12 x = ........................................ (2) (c) Use your answer to part (b) to work out the perimeter of the rectangle. ........................................ cm (2) Q14 (Total 5 marks) Lots more free past papers at http://bland.in
- 11. Leave blank 15. (a) Simplify 5bc + 2bc – 4bc ................................. (1) (b) Simplify 4x + 3y – 2x + 2y ................................. (2) (c) Simplify m × m × m ................................. (1) (d) Simplify 3n × 2p ................................. (1) (e) Factorise 5m + 10 ................................. (1) Q15 (Total 6 marks) Lots more free past papers at http://bland.in
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