IGCSE Mathematics 0580 Paper 41, Oct/Nov 2025

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0580/41 · Oct/Nov 2025

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1

A quadrilateral has • rotational symmetry of order 2 • two diagonals that are the only lines of symmetry. Write down the geometrical name of this quadrilateral.

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2

Solve. 11−2x=4

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3

The diagram shows two parallel lines and a straight line. Find the value of x.

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4

A train journey starts at 22 16. The journey takes 5 hours 52 minutes. Find the time the train journey finishes.

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5
a

In triangle ABC, AB=8 cm, AC=7 cm and BC=5 cm. Using a ruler and compasses only, construct triangle ABC. The side AB has been drawn for you.

[2]
b

Measure angle ACB.

[1]
c(i)

Triangle ABC is a scale drawing of a field. The scale is 1:10000. Find the actual distance from A to B. Give your answer in kilometres.

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c(ii)

B is due east of A. Find the bearing of A from B.

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6

Expand. g(3−2g)

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7
a

Write down the inequality represented in the diagram.

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b

Write down the integer values of x that satisfy the inequality −4<2x⩽8.

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8

Calculate. (3.52−2.23)14

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9

An athlete runs at a speed of 9.5 m/s. Convert this speed into km/h.

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10

A is the point (2,1). AB⃗=(24) Find the coordinates of B.

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11

In a sale, the prices of coats are reduced by 15%.

a

The original price of a coat is $60. Calculate the sale price of the coat.

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b

The sale price of a different coat is $58.14 . Calculate the original price of this coat .

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12

Some students are asked if they like football (F) or rugby (R). The Venn diagram shows the results.

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a

Find the number of students who do not like rugby.

[1]
b

Use set notation to describe the region containing students who like rugby but not football.

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13

The diagram shows two vertical poles, AE and PT, standing on horizontal ground, AP. Calculate the angle of elevation of the point T from the point E.

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14

A cube contains a solid metal sphere. The sphere touches all the faces of the cube. The side length of the cube is 8 cm.

a

Show that the volume of the sphere is 2563π cm3.

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b

Calculate the percentage of the cube that is not occupied by the sphere.

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c

The density of the metal of the sphere is 7.86 g/cm3. Calculate the mass of the sphere. Give your answer in kilograms. [Density = mass ÷ volume]

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d

The sphere is melted down and made into a solid cylinder with radius 3.1 cm. Calculate the total surface area of the cylinder.

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15

A, B and C lie on a circle, centre O. TA and TB are tangents to the circle at A and B. Calculate angle ATB.

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16

The table shows some information about the heights of 50 plants. Calculate an estimate of the mean height.

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17

Find the equation of the straight line that passes through the points (2,0) and (0,4). Give your answer in the form y=mx+c.

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18

The diagram shows part of the speed–time graph for an athlete in a race.

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a

Calculate the distance the athlete runs in the first 10 seconds.

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b

The length of the race is 100 m. After 10 seconds, the athlete continues to run at a speed of 8 m/s until the end of the race. Calculate the total time the athlete takes to complete the 100 m race.

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19

The mass of a radioactive substance decays exponentially at a rate of 10% per day. The initial mass of the substance is 20 g. Find the number of whole days it takes for the mass of the substance to first be less than 1 g.

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20

These are the first five terms of a sequence. 48241263

a

Find the next term.

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b

Find the nth term.

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21

In triangle STU, ST=8 cm, SU=9 cm and angle TSU=50∘. Calculate the area of triangle STU.

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22

Alex invests $200 at a rate of r per year compound interest. At the end of 25 years the value of this investment is $301.10 . Find the value of r.

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23

y∝1x+1 When x=8, y=3. Find y in terms of x.

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24

Martha walks a distance of 10 km at a speed of x km/h. She then runs a distance of 5 km at a speed of (x+4) km/h. The total time taken for the whole journey is 3.5 hours.

a

Write down an expression in terms of x for the time Martha is walking.

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b

Show that 7x2−2x−80=0.

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c

Solve 7x2−2x−80=0, giving your answers correct to 2 decimal places. You must show all your working.

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d

Calculate the difference between the time Martha is walking and the time she is running. Give your answer in hours and minutes correct to the nearest minute.

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25

Kai sorts parcels into two types, light and heavy. The histogram shows some information about the number of parcels Kai sorts in one day.

a

Find the number of light parcels.

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b

There are 102 heavy parcels. Complete the histogram.

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26

Solve the simultaneous equations. You must show all your working. y=2x2−3x−7 y=2x−7

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27

The diagram shows a prism of length 15 cm. The cross-section of the prism is a trapezium. Angle DAB=90∘ and angle ADC=90∘. AB=10 cm, AD=5 cm and DC=7 cm. Calculate the angle the diagonal AG makes with the base ABFE.

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28

f(x)=7x−4 Find the value of x when

a

f(x)=1

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b

f−1(x)=1.

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a

Calculate the value of y.

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b

Calculate BD.

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Mark scheme

0580/41 · Oct/Nov 2025

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1 · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    rhombus

2 · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    3.5 or 312 or 72

3 · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    125

4 · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    [0]4 08

5a · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    Triangle accurately completed with arcs at C.

5b · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    80 to 85

5c(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    0.8

5c(ii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    270

6 · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    3g−2g2 final answer

7a · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    –3 < x ⩽ 2

7b · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    –1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4

8 · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    1.13 or 1.125…

9 · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    34.2

10 · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    (4, 5)

11a · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    51

11b · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    68.40

12a · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    37

12b · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    F′∩R oe

13 · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    18.6 or 18.59…

14a · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    43×π×43 [= 2563π]

14b · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    47.6 nfww or 47.63 to 47.64… nfww

14c · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    2.11 or 2.107…

14d · 4 marks

  • 4 marks

    233 or 233.3 to 233.4

15 · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    46

16 · 4 marks

  • 4 marks

    13.09

17 · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    [y =] –2x + 4

18a · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    72

18b · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    13.5 or 1312

19 · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    29

20a · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    1.5 or 112 or 32

20b · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    96×(12)n oe final answer

21 · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    27.6 or 27.57 to 27.58

22 · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    1.65 or 1.649[9…]

23 · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    [y=]9x+1 oe final answer

24a · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    10x

24b · 4 marks

  • M1

    their 10x+5x+4=72 oe

  • M2

    20x+80+10x=7x2+28x oe

  • A1

    Leading to 7x2−2x−80=0

24c · 3 marks

  • B2

    −(−2)±([−]2)2−4(7)(−80)2(7) oe

  • B1

    –3.24 and 3.53

24d · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    2h 10min

25a · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    40

25b · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    Correct column, from 2 to 5 and height 34

26 · 4 marks

  • M2

    2x2−5x[=0] or better or 2y2+18y+28[=0] or better

  • B2

    x = 0, y = –7 x = 2.5, y = –2

27 · 4 marks

  • 4 marks

    16.8 or 16.80 to 16.81

28a · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    4

28b · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    1343

29a · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    63.0 or 63.02 to 63.03

29b · 5 marks

  • 5 marks

    15.1 or 15.13 to 15.14

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