IGCSE Mathematics 0580 Paper 21, Oct/Nov 2025

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0580/21 · Oct/Nov 2025

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1

Divide $90 in the ratio 2 : 3.

[2]
2

In the diagram, AC=BC. Work out angle CAB.

[3]
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3

Find the interior angle of a regular 20-sided polygon.

[2]
4

The area of a triangle is 12 cm2. The length of the base of the triangle is 8 cm. Work out the height of the triangle.

[2]
5
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a

Describe fully the single transformation that maps triangle T onto triangle P.

[2]
b

Draw the image of triangle T after an enlargement of scale factor 2, centre (3,3).

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6

Find the value of

a

5−5×55

[1]
b

12523.

[2]
7

Simplify.

a

pt÷2t

[2]
b

3x4−x−12

[2]
8

The cost of one orange is t cents. The cost of one apple is w cents. The total cost of 3 oranges and 1 apple is 51 cents. The total cost of 6 oranges and 5 apples is 129 cents. Use simultaneous equations to find the value of t and the value of w. You must show all your working.

[5]
9

Nina walks at an average speed of 5 km/h, correct to the nearest km/h. She walks for exactly 2 hours. Work out the lower bound for the distance Nina walks.

[2]
10

E={n:n is an integer and 1⩽n⩽8} A={factors of 12} B={odd numbers} Find

a

A∩B

[1]
b

n(A′∪B).

[1]
11

Write 0.2˙4˙ as a fraction in its simplest form.

[2]
12

The diagram shows a sector of a circle with centre O and radius 9 cm. The perimeter of the sector is (18+2π) cm. Find the area of the sector. Give your answer in terms of π.

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13

These are Rahul's 10 test scores. 9 8 9 10 7 x 9 9 x 7 The mean of these scores is 8. Find the interquartile range. You must show all your working.

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14

A,B,C,D and E lie on the circle. AC and BD intersect at X. Angle ACD=55∘ and angle CXD=88∘.

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a

Complete the statements, giving a geometrical reason in each part. Angle CDB=......................... because ...................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................... Angle ABD=......................... because ...................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................... Angle AED=......................... because ...................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................................

[6]
b(i)

Triangle CXD is mathematically similar to triangle BXA. DX=8.0 cm,BX=2.7 cm and AX=4.0 cm. Work out the length of CX.

[2]
b(ii)

Complete the statement. Area of triangle CXD : area of triangle BXA=.......................:.......................

[1]
15
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a

Write 66000 in standard form.

[1]
b

Work out (3.7×108)+(3.7×107). Give your answer in standard form.

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16

Write down all the inequalities that define the region R.

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17

I=M(k2+c2)

a

Find the value of I when M=7,k=3 and c=2.

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b

Rearrange the formula to write k in terms of I,M and c.

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18

f(x)=2x+5 f(x)f(x)−ff(x)=ax2+bx+c Find the value of a, the value of b and the value of c.

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19

Solve. (13)x=9x+4

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20

Bag A contains 5 white balls and 3 black balls. Bag B contains 3 white balls and 1 black ball.

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a

Two balls are picked at random from bag B without replacement. Find the probability that both balls are black.

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b(i)

The balls are replaced into bag B. Kyle picks a ball at random from each bag. Complete the tree diagram.

[2]
b(ii)

Find the probability that the two balls are the same colour.

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c

The balls are replaced into their bags. Jo picks a ball at random from bag A and places it into bag B. She then picks a ball at random from bag B. Find the probability that she picks a black ball from bag B.

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21
a

(3−5)(2+35)=a+b5 Find the value of a and the value of b.

[2]
b

Rationalise the denominator. Write your answer in its simplest form. 62

[2]
22

Solve. 2x−1=xx+2

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23

Find the coordinates of the turning point on the graph of y=7−2x−x2.

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24

In the diagram, OBD and ACD are straight lines. O is the origin, the position vector of A is a and the position vector of B is b. BC⃗=13OA⃗ M is the midpoint of CD. Find the position vector of M. Give your answer in terms of a and b, in its simplest form.

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25

Simplify. 10ax+6bx−25a−15b4x2−25

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26

Solve tan⁡x=−13 for 0∘⩽x⩽360∘.

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Mark scheme

0580/21 · Oct/Nov 2025

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1 · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    36, 54

2 · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    25

3 · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    162

4 · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    3

5a · 2 marks

  • B1

    Translation

  • B1

    (−31)

5b · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    Triangle at (3, 1) , (3, –1) (–1, –1)

6a · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    1 cao

6b · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    25 cao

7a · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    p2 final answer

7b · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    x+24 or x4+12 final answer

8 · 5 marks

  • B1

    3t+w=51

  • B1

    6t+5w=129

  • M1

    Correctly eliminating one variable from their equations

  • A1

    [t=]14

  • A1

    [w=]9

9 · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    9

10a · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    1, 3

10b · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    5

11 · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    833 cao

12 · 4 marks

  • 4 marks

    9π

13 · 4 marks

  • M1

    68+2x10=8 or better

  • A1

    x=6

  • B1

    Lower quartile = 6.5 or 6.75 or 7 or upper quartile = 9

  • A1

    2 or 2.25 or 2.5 nfww

14a · 6 marks

  • B1

    37

  • B1

    Angle sum of triangle = 180

  • B1

    55

  • B1

    Angles in the same segment are equal

  • B1

    125

  • B1

    Opposite angles of cyclic quadrilateral sum to 180

14b(i) · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    5.4

14b(ii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    4 : 1 oe

15a · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    6.6 × 10⁴

15b · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    4.07 × 10⁸

16 · 4 marks

  • 4 marks

    x⩽2.5 y>3 y⩽4 y⩽2x

17a · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    91

17b · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    [±]IM−c2 or [±]I−Mc2M final answer

18 · 4 marks

  • 4 marks

    [a=]4 [b=]16 [c=]10

19 · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    −83 or −223 oe

20a · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    0

20b(i) · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    *(Completed tree diagram with 38 on Bag A black branch, and 34, 14 on Bag B branches)*

20b(ii) · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    1832 oe

20c · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    1140 oe

21a · 2 marks

  • B1

    [a=]−9

  • B1

    [b=]7

21b · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    32 final answer

22 · 5 marks

  • 5 marks

    –1 and 4

23 · 4 marks

  • 4 marks

    (–1, 8)

24 · 4 marks

  • 4 marks

    16a+54b final answer

25 · 4 marks

  • 4 marks

    5a+3b2x+5 final answer

26 · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    150 and 330

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