O Level Mathematics 4024 Paper 21, Oct/Nov 2025

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4024/21 · Oct/Nov 2025

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1

52 169 27 8 1223 49 From the list, write down

Figure 1 of 1 for question 1
a

a square number

[1]
b

a cube number

[1]
c

a factor of 26

[1]
d

an irrational number.

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2
a

Insert one set of brackets to make the calculation correct. 4.2−3×5+1.2=7.2

[1]
b

Insert one set of brackets to make the calculation correct. 5−32−643+2=−10

[1]
3

In this question, all lengths are in centimetres. The diagram shows the net of a cuboid.

a

Find the total surface area of the cuboid.

[2]
b

Write down the number of planes of symmetry of the cuboid.

[1]
4

The table shows the examination marks for mathematics and physics for each of 9 students.

Figure 1 of 1 for question 4
a

Complete the scatter diagram. The first 6 points have been plotted for you.

[2]
b

On the grid, draw a line of best fit.

[1]
c

Xavier scored 75 marks in the physics exam but was absent for the mathematics exam. Use your line of best fit to find an estimate of his mathematics mark.

[1]
5

The diagram shows an isosceles triangle.

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a

Work out the value of x.

[2]
b

Work out the value of y.

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6

Work out. 12−630.32 Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.

[2]
7

Work out the size of the interior angle of a regular decagon.

[2]
8

John invests $240 in an account that pays simple interest at a rate of 2.35% per year. Calculate the total amount of interest he receives at the end of 5 years.

[2]
9

The exchange rate between euros (€) and pounds (£) is €1 = £0.88 . The exchange rate between dollars ($) and pounds (£) is $1 = £x. Ling changes €500 into dollars. She receives $536.58 . Work out the value of x.

[3]
10

Here are the first four patterns in a sequence using dots.

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a

Complete the table. Pattern number: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Number of dots: 5, 9, 13

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b

Find an expression for the number of dots in Pattern n.

[2]
c

Nada needs 1105 dots to make Pattern p. Find the value of p.

[2]
11
a(i)

A is the point (-4, 3) and B is the point (2, -7). Find AB⃗.

[1]
a(ii)

Find the coordinates of the midpoint of the line AB.

[2]
b

CD⃗= (−511) Find ∣CD⃗∣.

[2]
12
a

Write 0.0142 in standard form.

[1]
b

The numbers in the calculation are written in standard form. (3.2×10−4)×(x×10y)=2.6×103 Find the value of x and the value of y.

[2]
13

Solve the simultaneous equations. You must show all your working. 2a + 5b = 1.5 3a - 10b = 42.5

[3]
14

The population of a country increases exponentially at a rate of 3.6% per year. On 1st January 2024 the population of the country is 5.4 million. Calculate the number of complete years it will take for the population to reach 8 million.

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15

x=22×3n+1×7 y=2n×3n×74 n is a positive integer greater than 2. Find the highest common factor (HCF) of x and y. Write your answer as the product of prime factors in terms of n.

[2]
16

A is the point (3, -2) and B is the point (5, 4).

a

Find the equation of the line AB. Give your answer in the form y = mx + c.

[3]
b

Write down the gradient of a line that is perpendicular to the line AB.

[1]
17

The table shows the times taken by 80 people to complete a race.

a

Calculate an estimate of the mean time taken to complete the race.

[4]
b

Two of the 80 people are selected at random. Find the probability that one takes 30 minutes or less and the other takes more than 60 minutes to complete the race.

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18

Write as a single fraction in its simplest form.

a

2x3y÷8x9

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b

2x2+15x−504x2−25

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19

A car travels 320 km, correct to the nearest 10 kilometres. This journey takes 5.2 hours, correct to the nearest 0.1 hour. Calculate the lower bound for the average speed of the car.

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20

The diagram shows a triangular field, ABC. AB =65 m, AC =75 m and angle CAB =125∘.

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a

Show that BC =124.3 m, correct to 1 decimal place.

[3]
b

Calculate angle ABC.

[3]
c

Calculate the shortest distance from A to BC.

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21

Rearrange the formula to make a the subject. w=2a+53a−1

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22
a

Sketch the graph of y = 2 - 3x.

[1]
b(i)

Write 2x^2 - 4x - 3 in the form a(x - b)^2 + c.

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b(ii)

Sketch the graph of y = 2x^2 - 4x - 3. On your sketch, label the y-intercept and the coordinates of the turning point.

[3]
23

Solve. xx+3−4x−5=1

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24

Expand and simplify. (x - 1)(x + 3)(3x - 4)

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Figure 1 of 1 for question 24
25

The diagram shows a cuboid. EH =12 cm, HG =10 cm and GC =7 cm.

a

Show that CE =17.1 cm, correct to 1 decimal place.

[3]
b

Calculate the angle between the line CE and the base EFGH.

[3]

Mark scheme

4024/21 · Oct/Nov 2025

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1a · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    49

1b · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    27

1c · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    169

1d · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    8

2a · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    (4.2 – 3) × 5 + 1.2 = 7.2

2b · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    5 – 3² – (643 + 2) = –10

3a · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    108.28

3b · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    3

4a · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    Three points plotted correctly

4b · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    Ruled line of best fit

4c · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    Reading from their straight line of best fit with positive gradient at 75 marks for physics

5a · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    62

5b · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    298

6 · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    113.14 cao

7 · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    144

8 · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    28.2[0]

9 · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    0.82[0…]

10a · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    17 and 21

10b · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    4n + 1 oe final answer

10c · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    276

11a(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    (6−10)

11a(ii) · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    (–1, –2)

11b · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    12.1 or 12.08…

12a · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    1.42 × 10–2 cao

12b · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    [x = ] 8.125 oe [y = ] 6

13 · 3 marks

  • M1

    Correct method to eliminate one variable

  • A2

    [a = ] 6.5 oe [b = ] –2.3 oe nfww

14 · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    12 cao

15 · 2 marks

  • 2 marks

    2² × 3ⁿ × 7 final answer

16a · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    [y =] 3x – 11 final answer

16b · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    - 1/3 oe

17a · 4 marks

  • 4 marks

    43.875 oe

17b · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    5/158 oe

18a · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    3/(4y) final answer

18b · 4 marks

  • 4 marks

    (x + 10)/(2x + 5) final answer

19 · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    60 nfww

20a · 3 marks

  • M2

    652+752−2×65×75cos⁡125

  • A1

    124.26 to 124.27

20b · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    29.6 or 29.59 to 29.64

20c · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    32.1 or 32.09 to 32.15

21 · 4 marks

  • 4 marks

    (w + 5)/(3w – 2) or (-w – 5)/(2 – 3w) oe final answer

22a · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    Correct sketch

22b(i) · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    2(x – 1)² – 5 final answer

22b(ii) · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    Correct sketch and (1, –5) and –3 marked

23 · 4 marks

  • 4 marks

    3/7 oe

24 · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    3x³ + 2x² – 17x + 12 final answer

25a · 3 marks

  • M2

    122+102+72 or better

  • A1

    17.11 to 17.12

25b · 3 marks

  • 3 marks

    24.1… or 24.2

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