BUFFELSVALLEI COMBINED SCHOOL
TERM 1
TEST
GRADE 6
MATHEMATICS
MARKS
: 40
TIME
: 1 HOUR
This question paper consists of 4 pages
MATHEMATICS
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1.
Answer ALL questions this question paper.
2.
A non-programmable calculator may be used unless otherwise stated.
3.
Show all necessary steps in your working unless otherwise stated.
4.
When answering questions, candidates must apply their knowledge, skills and insight.
5.
Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
6.
Write neatly and legibly.
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Question 1
Choose the correct answer and write only the letter next to the number, eg. 1.1 B
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1.1
50 000 + 1 000 000 + 500 000 + 600 + 7 000 + 40 + 9 is the same as:
A: 1 557 649
B: 5 649 517
C: 7 551 649
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6 × 5 + 3 = ……….
A: 48
B: 14
C: 33
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1.3
Factors of 18 are:
A: 7 and 2
B: 6 and 3
C: 4 and 8
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1.4
Which of the following are multiples of 2?
A: 3 and 5
B: 4 and 6
C: 11 and 13
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1.5
The place value of 5 in the number 28 721 531
A: Million
B: Hundred
C: Hundred million
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1.6
Which of the following is not a Factor of 10?
A: 3
B: 2
C: 5
The product of 15 and 2 is ……
A: 17
B: 30
C: 7.5
The sum of 15 and 2 is ……
A: 17
B: 30
C: 7.5
The number 8456 rounded off to the nearest 100 would be?
A: 8400
B: 8460
C: 8500
…. Is an an Odd number.
A: 3
B: 4
C: 6
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Question 2
2.1 Round 1 667 552 to the nearest 1 000 000
2.2 Round 1 788 to the nearest 1 000
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2.3 Round 750 to the nearest 100
2.4 Order the following numbers from Smallest to the Largest:
7 231 674
2 371 992
3 271 661
7 321 880
2 731 800
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6 692 990
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Question 3
3.1 Write the following numbers in words.
(a) 4 333
(b) 6 774 221
3.2 Chris has 6 apples in a bag. He wants to share it equally to his 3 sisters. How many would each
take?
3.3 Use column method to add or subtract the following:
a) 1 342 + 3 732
b) 3 555 + 8 743
3.4 List multiples of 6 between 12 and 50
3.5 Give the place value of the underlined digit.
(a) 6 566 791
(b) 7 221 318
(c) 4 830 640
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Question 4
4.1 Joe has 2 soccer balls and Simon has 47 soccer balls. How many balls do they have altogether?
4.2 Compare the following whole numbers using <,> or =.
(a) 1 375 877 ____ 6 446 295
(b) 6 002 481 ____ 0 000 602 884
(c) 7 000 553 ____ 3 550 007
4.3 A box of eggs contains 6 eggs in each Row and there are 6 Rows. How many eggs are there in
total in the box?
4.4 Write the following numbers in expanded form:
(a) 4 668 537
(b) 7 002 555
TOTAL: 40 MARKS
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