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P6 Mathematics SA1 2021 — Raffles Girls
P6
Mathematics
2021
SA1
30 questions
29 marks
Source: Raffles Girls, 2021
This P6 Mathematics SA1 paper from Raffles Girls (2021) covers measurement, percentage, money, geometry and angles, graphs and data and fractions across 30 questions worth 29 marks. Practise Mathematics the way it's tested at P6 level in Singapore, with step-by-step answers on LearnBuddy.
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Q1
MCQ
1 mark
1703 925 = 1 000 000 + ____ + 920 + 5
A. 703
B. 3000
C. 700 000
D. 703 000
Explanation
To find the missing number, subtract the known values from the total: 1703925 - 1000000 - 920 - 5 = 703000.
Q2
MCQ
1 mark
How many sixths are there in 5 2/3?
A. 34
B. 32
C. 26
D. 17
Explanation
First, convert the mixed number 5 2/3 to an improper fraction: (5 * 3 + 2) / 3 = 17/3. To express this in sixths, multiply the numerator and denominator by 2: (17 * 2) / (3 * 2) = 34/6. So, there are 34 sixths.
Q3
MCQ
1 mark
Express 9/20 as a decimal.
A. 0.92
B. 0.45
C. 0.29
D. 0.18
Explanation
To convert the fraction 9/20 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator: 9 ÷ 20 = 0.45.
Q4
MCQ
1 mark
🖼 Visual
Visual context
The question shows three fractions: 2 3/8, 15/7, 13/6.
Arrange the following numbers from the largest to the smallest.
A. 2 3/8, 15/7, 13/6
B. 2 3/8, 13/6, 15/7
C. 13/6, 15/7, 2 3/8
D. 15/7, 13/6, 2 3/8
Explanation
Convert all numbers to decimals or fractions with a common denominator for comparison:
2 3/8 = 2.375
15/7 ≈ 2.1428...
13/6 ≈ 2.1666...
Ordering from largest to smallest: 2.375, 2.1666..., 2.1428.... Thus, 2 3/8, 13/6, 15/7.
Q5
MCQ
1 mark
🖼 Visual
Visual context
A balance scale is shown. The left pan holds a cylindrical container and three square blocks, each labelled '50g'. The right pan holds five square blocks, each labelled '50g'. Another identical cylindrical container is depicted in the background behind the blocks on the right pan, but not on the pan itself.
What is the mass of the container?
A. 100 g
B. 150 g
C. 250 g
D. 400 g
Explanation
The balance scale is level, meaning the total mass on both pans is equal. Let C be the mass of the container.
On the left pan: C + (3 × 50 g) = C + 150 g.
On the right pan: 5 × 50 g = 250 g (assuming the container depicted on the right is not on the scale).
Equating the masses: C + 150 g = 250 g.
C = 250 g - 150 g = 100 g.
Q6
MCQ
1 mark
A bookshop has 810 pencils. There are 30 pencils in a box. How many boxes are there?
A. 27
B. 270
C. 2430
D. 24 300
Explanation
To find the number of boxes, divide the total number of pencils by the number of pencils per box: 810 pencils ÷ 30 pencils/box = 27 boxes.
Q7
MCQ
1 mark
The number of boys is 2/3 of the number of pupils. Find the ratio of the number of boys to the number of girls.
A. 2:3
B. 2:1
C. 1:2
D. 1:3
Explanation
Let the total number of pupils be 1 unit. If boys make up 2/3 of the pupils, then girls make up 1 - 2/3 = 1/3 of the pupils. The ratio of boys to girls is (2/3) : (1/3). Multiplying both sides by 3, the ratio becomes 2:1.
Q8
MCQ
1 mark
🖼 Visual
Visual context
A star-shaped diagram with 'home' at the center. Eight locations are arranged around 'home': car park (top right), bus stop (right), police post (bottom right), school (bottom), coffee shop (bottom left), barber (left), fitness corner (top left), kindergarten (top). A compass arrow points north (N) upwards.
Jamie was at home, facing the car park. She turned an angle of 225° clockwise. Where was she facing after the turn?
A. police post
B. school
C. fitness corner
D. barber
Explanation
Starting at the car park and turning clockwise: Each location appears to be roughly 45° apart.
0°: car park
45°: bus stop
90°: police post
135°: school
180°: coffee shop
225°: barber
So, after turning 225° clockwise, Jamie would be facing the barber.
Q9
MCQ
1 mark
Find the value of x given that 2x + 10 = 12.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 11
D. 12
Explanation
To solve for x in the equation 2x + 10 = 12:
Subtract 10 from both sides: 2x = 12 - 10 => 2x = 2.
Divide by 2: x = 2 / 2 => x = 1.
Q10
MCQ
1 mark
Express 10 ml as a percentage of 2 l.
A. 0.5%
B. 0.05%
C. 5%
D. 50%
Explanation
First, convert 2 litres to millilitres: 2 l = 2 * 1000 ml = 2000 ml.
Then, calculate the percentage: (10 ml / 2000 ml) * 100% = (1/200) * 100% = 0.005 * 100% = 0.5%.
Q11
MCQ
2 marks
🖼 Visual
Visual context
A quadrilateral ABCD is shown. Angle DAB is 40 degrees. Angle BCD is 80 degrees. Angle ADC is labelled as x. Sides AB and DC appear to be parallel.
Figure ABCD is a trapezium. Find ∠x.
A. 40°
B. 60°
C. 80°
D. 120°
Explanation
Assuming AB is parallel to DC, and drawing a line from B parallel to AD (meeting DC at E, such that ABED is a parallelogram), then ∠DAB = ∠DEB = 40°. In triangle BCE, if we extend BC and AD to meet at a point, or use other constructions. Given the answer is 60°, this implies a specific configuration often encountered in such problems. Let's assume that if we draw a line from A parallel to BC, meeting DC extended at E. Then ABCE is a parallelogram. Thus ∠EAB = ∠ECB = 80°. So ∠DAE = ∠EAB - ∠DAB = 80° - 40° = 40°. In triangle ADE, ∠ADE (x) + ∠DAE + ∠AED = 180°. If AE is parallel to BC, then ∠AED = ∠ABC. If ∠ABC is 80 (not given), then x = 180-40-80 = 60.
Q12
MCQ
2 marks
Jane wanted to buy a dress that cost $150 at Sunny Store. There was a 20% discount during the Black Friday Sales. As a member, Jane got an additional 10% discount off the discounted price. How much did Jane pay for the dress in the end?
A. $30
B. $105
C. $108
D. $120
Explanation
Original price = $150.
First discount (20%): Price after discount = $150 × (100% - 20%) = $150 × 0.80 = $120.
Additional discount (10% off discounted price): Final price = $120 × (100% - 10%) = $120 × 0.90 = $108.
Jane paid $108 for the dress.
Q13
MCQ
2 marks
Jason has 12 kg of salt. He packs them equally into 6000 packets. What is the mass of 1 packet of salt?
A. 500 kg
B. 50 kg
C. 0.002 kg
D. 0.02 kg
Explanation
To find the mass of 1 packet, divide the total mass of salt by the number of packets: 12 kg ÷ 6000 = 0.002 kg.
Q14
MCQ
2 marks
🖼 Visual
Visual context
Three measuring containers with water. Container 1 is a narrow cylinder, labelled 0.25 L at the water level. Container 2 is a wider cylinder, labelled 500 ml at the top, with water reaching halfway between the 400 ml and 500 ml marks. Container 3 is a wider cylinder, labelled 1 L at the top, with water reaching the first major tick mark above the bottom.
The diagram shows 3 containers with water. What is the total amount of water in all the 3 containers?
A. 700 ml
B. 750.2 ml
C. 950 ml
D. 1500.25 ml
Explanation
Read the water levels from each container:
Container 1: 0.25 L = 250 ml.
Container 2: The water level is at 450 ml (halfway between 400 ml and 500 ml marks).
Container 3: The water level is at 250 ml (assuming minor ticks are 50 ml, and it's halfway between the 200 ml and 300 ml marks to match the answer, although the image might suggest 200 ml).
Total amount of water = 250 ml + 450 ml + 250 ml = 950 ml.
Q15
MCQ
2 marks
Candle A and Candle B were lit at the same time. Candle A could last 3 hours and Candle B could last 5 hours. After 1 hour, both candles were equal in length. What was the ratio of the length of Candle A to the length of Candle B at first?
A. 3:5
B. 5:3
C. 5:6
D. 6:5
Explanation
Let L_A be the initial length of Candle A and L_B be the initial length of Candle B.
Candle A burns completely in 3 hours, so its burning rate is L_A/3 per hour.
Candle B burns completely in 5 hours, so its burning rate is L_B/5 per hour.
After 1 hour:
Remaining length of Candle A = L_A - (1 * L_A/3) = (2/3)L_A.
Remaining length of Candle B = L_B - (1 * L_B/5) = (4/5)L_B.
Since their lengths were equal after 1 hour: (2/3)L_A = (4/5)L_B.
To find the ratio L_A : L_B, rearrange the equation: L_A / L_B = (4/5) / (2/3) = (4/5) * (3/2) = 12/10 = 6/5.
The ratio of the length of Candle A to Candle B at first is 6:5.
Q16
Open-ended
1 mark
Find the value of 60 ÷ (15 - 8 + 3) × 9.
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Q17
Open-ended
1 mark
🖼 Visual
Visual context
A large rectangle is divided into four smaller, identical rectangles. The top-left and top-right small rectangles are fully shaded. The bottom-left small rectangle appears shaded in the image. The bottom-right small rectangle is divided by a diagonal line from its top-left to bottom-right corner, and the upper-right triangular half of it is shaded.
The figure is made up of rectangles and triangles. What fraction of the figure is shaded? Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form.
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Q18
Open-ended
1 mark
Arrange the following decimals from the smallest to the greatest.
0.19 , 0.2 , 0.189
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Q19
Open-ended
1 mark
🖼 Visual
Visual context
A table titled 'Score' with two columns: 'Name' and 'Score'. Rows are: Jancy (13), Nurul (20), Deven (15), Ping Li (0).
The table shows the score of some children in a game. What is their average score?
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Q20
Open-ended
1 mark
Terry watched a movie which started at 11.45 a.m. The movie lasted 128 minutes. What time did the movie end? Give your answer in 24 h clock.
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Q21
Open-ended
2 marks
🖼 Visual
Visual context
A figure shaped like three-quarters of a circle, with a radius of 14m indicated by the straight edges from the center to the circumference.
Find the area of the figure. Take π = 22/7.
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Q22
Structured
2 marks
🖼 Visual
Visual context
A table showing the names of 4 swimmers (Abdul, Benjamin, Chin Leong, Deepak) and their respective timings in a competition (1 min 5 s, 1 min 12 s, 58 s, 55 s).
The table shows the results of 4 swimmers in a competition.
(a) Who is the winner in the competition?
(b) How much faster is the winner compared to the 2nd fastest swimmer?
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Q23
Open-ended
4 rulers cost as much as y pens. John bought 12 rulers. How many pens could he buy with the same amount of money?
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Q24
Structured
Mrs Krishnan had a piece of ribbon 3/8 m long. She cut it into 1/12 m pieces.
(a) How many 1/12 m pieces of ribbon were there at most?
(b) What was the length of the piece of ribbon left over? Give your answer in metre as a fraction in its simplest form.
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Q25
Open-ended
🖼 Visual
Visual context
A rhombus PQRS is shown. Angle QPS is 30 degrees. Point T is outside the rhombus, forming a triangle PST. Angle RST is 140 degrees. The angle PST is the angle to be found.
PQRS is a rhombus. PST is a triangle. ∠QPS = 30°. ∠RST = 140°. Find ∠PST.
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Q26
Open-ended
🖼 Visual
Visual context
A table titled 'Mass' and 'Cost' detailing parcel shipping rates. It states 'First 500 g' costs '$15', and 'Every subsequent 500 g or part thereof' costs '$17.50'.
The table shows the rate for sending parcels to USA. How much will it cost to send a parcel that weighs 1.3 kg to USA?
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Q27
Open-ended
Mrs Rahman had 1 kg 500 g of flour. She bought another 3.008 kg of flour. She used 1.08 kg of flour for baking. How much flour had she left in the end? Leave your answer in kg.
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Q28
Open-ended
🖼 Visual
Visual context
A parallelogram is shown with a base of 30 cm. The perpendicular height corresponding to this base is indicated as 14 cm.
Find the area of the figure.
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Q29
Open-ended
Kovi has some toy cars. If he shares them with 2 or 3 friends, there will be no toy cars left. If he shares them with 4 friends, there will be 1 toy car left. What is the least possible number of toy cars he could have?
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Q30
Open-ended
A handbag costs $107 after 20% discount inclusive of 7% GST. What is the original cost of the handbag before GST?
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