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O-LevelMathematicsAlgebra and graphs4024/12 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q185 Marks

The diagram is the distance-time graph of Safira's journey from home to a shop and back again. She leaves home at 08 15 and returns at 08 50.

  1. (a)How many minutes does she stay in the shop?[1]
  2. (b)(i)On the grid, draw the graph of his journey to the shop.[1]
  3. (b)(ii)How far is he from the shop when he meets Safira?[1]
  4. (c)Calculate the speed Safira walks to the shop. Give your answer in km/h.[2]

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  1. [1] 18(a) 5
  2. [1] 18(b)(i) line from (08 30, 0) to (08 45, 1200)
  3. [1] 18(b)(ii) 400
  4. FT their(b)(i)
  5. [2] 18(c) 4.8 or 4 4/5 or 24/5
  6. M1 for figs12 / 1 or figs12 / (1/4) oe
  7. or figs12 / 15 [x60] oe
  8. or figs12 / (15/60) [x60] oe or figs12 / 900

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Topic
Algebra and graphs, O-Level Mathematics (syllabus 4024). Structured question, 5 marks.
Source
O-Level Mathematics, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 18.

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