IGCSE Mathematics (0580) — May–June 2025, Paper 21

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Question 1 · 2 marks · Algebra and graphs - manipulation of algebraic expressions

Simplify. 7c - 5d + c + 3d

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Question 2 · 4 marks · Geometry - angles and parallel lines

The diagram shows two parallel lines intersecting two straight lines. The two parallel lines (each marked with an arrow) cross two other straight lines that meet at a point. At…

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Question 3 · 3 marks · Number - percentages and simple interest

Sally invests $1500 at 3% per year simple interest. Work out the total value of her investment at the end of 6 years.

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Question 4 · 3 marks · Number - fractions and order of operations

Work out. 5/6 - 2/3 x 3/8

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Question 5 · 2 marks · Geometry - angles of polygons

The interior angle of a regular polygon is 150°. Find the number of sides of this polygon.

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Question 6 · 3 marks · Algebra and graphs - straight line graphs

The line x + y = 7 is drawn on the grid. (The grid shows axes from 0 to 8 on the x-axis and 0 to 9 on the y-axis, with the line x + y = 7 drawn from (0, 7) to (7, 0).) On the…

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Question 7 · 3 marks · Number - recurring decimals and fractions

Write the recurring decimal 0.2 6-recurring (i.e. 0.2666... where the 6 repeats) as a fraction. Give your answer in its simplest form.

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Question 8 · 4 marks · Vectors - column vectors

m = (11, 5) [column vector with top component 11 and bottom component 5] n = (8, -3) [column vector with top component 8 and bottom component -3] Find 2m - n.

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Question 9 · 3 marks · Statistics - mean from a frequency table

The table shows some information about the marks scored by a group of students in a test. Test mark 4 5 8 --- --- --- --- Frequency 2 4 n The mean mark is 6. Work out the value of…

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Question 10 · 4 marks · Geometry - circle theorems

A, B and C are three points on a circle, centre O. DE is a tangent to the circle at A. Angle ACO = 35° and angle BCO = 40°. The diagram shows the circle with centre O; A is at the…

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Question 11 · 5 marks · Algebra and graphs - tangents to curves

The diagram shows the graph of y = f(x) and the point P(-2, 11). The graph is a downward (n-shaped) parabola with a maximum near the y-axis at about y = 4, drawn on a grid with x…

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Question 12 · 4 marks · Statistics - cumulative frequency

The time spent on the internet by each of 120 adults is recorded for one day. The cumulative frequency diagram shows this information. The horizontal axis is Time (hours) from 0…

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Question 13 · 8 marks · Mensuration - surface area of solids

The diagram shows solid A and solid B. Solid A is made from a hemisphere and a cone each with radius 6 cm. The cone has sloping edge 10 cm. Solid B is a cylinder with radius 4 cm…

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Question 14 · 8 marks · Functions - evaluating functions

f(x) = 3x - 4 g(x) = 4x + 1 Find f(-2).

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Question 15 · 4 marks · Number - surds

Expand and simplify. (2 - sqrt(5))(1 - 3 sqrt(5))

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Question 16 · 3 marks · Algebra and graphs - expanding products of brackets

Expand and simplify. (x + 4)(x - 3)(3x + 2)

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Question 17 · 7 marks · Probability - combined events with replacement

A bag contains 6 red marbles, 3 green marbles and 1 blue marble. Two marbles are picked at random from the bag with replacement. Find the probability that both marbles are green.

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Question 18 · 10 marks · Algebra and graphs - forming expressions (speed, distance, time)

One day, Anya runs 12 km at a speed of x km/h. The next day she walks 10 km at a speed of (x - 4) km/h. Write down an expression, in terms of x, for the time she spends running.

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Question 19 · 2 marks · Number - indices

Find the value of 27^(-2/3).

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Question 20 · 4 marks · Trigonometry - exact values and right-angled triangles

The diagram shows a right-angled triangle. The angle at the lower-left vertex is 30°, the horizontal base is x cm, the vertical right-hand side is 6 cm, and the right angle is at…

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Question 21 · 5 marks · Vectors - vector geometry

OABC is a rhombus and O is the origin. The diagonals of the rhombus intersect at P. Vector OP = 2m and vector AP = n. The diagram shows rhombus OABC with O at the bottom-left, A…

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Question 22 · 6 marks · Calculus - differentiation

A curve has equation y = x^n + qx^2 + 9x. dy/dx = 3x^2 - 12x + 9 Find the value of n, and the value of q.

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Question 23 · 3 marks · Algebra and graphs - simplifying algebraic fractions

Simplify. (2x^2 + 10x)/(x^2 - 25)

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