CURRICULUM GRADE 10 -12

DIRECTORATE

NCS (CAPS) SUPPORT

LAST PUSH LEARNER REVISION

DOCUMENT

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY

GRADE 12

2024
The document covers the following:

TOPICS
A Finance
B Data Handling
C Probability
D Measurement
E Maps and Plans

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Finance (Paper 1)
(±60% : 90 Marks)
At the end of this section make sure that you are able to:
Define (explain) the meaning of financial terms
Calculate total income/ expenses from a given set of amounts and analyse the
break-even point;
Calculate profit/loss if income and expenses are both given;
Substitute into a given formula;
Rounding should be done according to the given context;
Read information directly from a financial table;
Calculate simple interest and compound interest without using a formula;
Increase or decrease a given amount by a certain percentage;
Calculate a one-step currency fluctuation and exchange rates;
Identify exchange rates between two currencies from the table
Show awareness of the significance of digits.
Calculate PAYE/personal tax.

Data Handling (Paper 1)

(± 35%: 53 Marks)
At the end of this section make sure that you are able to:
Read information directly from a given questionnaire/survey (e.g. the name of
the organisation for which the questionnaire is being conducted).
Complete information in a given questionnaire/survey.
Sort data from smallest to biggest
Count the number of values in a data set.
Explain the difference between categorical data and numerical data; discrete
and continuous data.
Identify the maximum and minimum values in a set of data.
Calculate mean, median, mode and range for sorted data and for data sets
containing an even and an odd number of data values.
Decide with reasons which average provides the most accurate representation
of the data.
Read values directly from the values provided on graphs

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Probability (5%)
At the end of this section make sure that you are able to:
Calculate simple probability; and
Express the probability of choosing a score in terms of fractions, ratios and
percentages.
Draw or complete a tree diagram

Measurement (Paper 2)
(± 55%: 83 Marks)
At the end of this section make sure that you are able to:
C a l c u l a t e and estimate values using basic operations that involve length and
distance, where each of the required dimensions is readily available.
Understand and use formulae such as: perimeters and areas of polygons,
volumes of right prisms, right circular cylinders, surface areas of right prisms and
right circular cylinders, where the dimensions and formulae are readily available;
Write a ratio of two quantities which are already in the same unit;
Understand and use appropriate vocabulary such as: equation, formulae,
Cartesian plane, area, surface area, perimeter, radius, diameter, length, breadth,
height, base, circumference, volume, circle, cylinder, polygons, right prisms,
triangular, rectangular and square.
Read information directly from a table and use some given information and simple
operations to complete a table of values;
Measure values which involve length, distance, weight and time using
appropriate measuring instruments sensitive to levels of accuracy in a familiar
context;
Describe relationships between input and output values in a table of data
concerning space, shape and measurement;
Convert units of measurement between different scales and systems using
provided conversion tables,
Converting to a smaller unit of length, time, weight, etc.;
Converting to a bigger unit of length, time, weight, etc.;
Converting units of area; and
Converting units of volume

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Maps plans and representation of the physical world (Paper 2)
(± 35%: 53 Marks)

At the end of this section make sure that you are able to:
Use given scale to determine distances on given maps or plans
Determine a scale for a given plan or map;
Use grids and maps in order to determine locations in a familiar context,
applying routine procedures;
Locate positions on maps or plans
Describe routes using plans or maps
Draw simple scale drawings where the scale is given and based on the
application of simple routine procedures in a familiar context.

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Top 10 study tips On the day of the exam

Have all your materials ready before you begin studying pencils, Make sure you have all the necessary stationery for your exam,
pens, highlighters, paper, etc. i.e. pens, pencils, eraser, protractor, compass, calculator (with new
Be positive. Make sure your brain holds on to the information you batteries). Make sure you bring your ID document and examination
are learning by reminding yourself how important it is to remember admission letter.
the work and get the marks. Arrive on time, at least one hour before the start of the exam.
Take a walk outside. A change of scenery will stimulate your
waste valuable time going to the toilet during the exam.
being outside in the fresh air. Use the 10 minutes reading time to read the instructions carefully.
Break up your learning sections into manageable parts. Trying to ion in your brain. Start with the
earn too much at one time will only result in a tired, unfocused and question you think is the easiest to get the flow going.
anxious brain. Break the questions down to make sure you understand what is
Keep your study sessions short but effective and reward yourself
with short, constructive breaks. get any marks for it. Look for the key words in the question to know
Teach your concepts to anyone who will listen. It might feel how to answer it. Lists of difficult words (vocabulary) is given a bit
strange at first, but it is definitely worth reading your revision later on in this introduction.
notes aloud. Try all the questions. Each question has some easy marks in it so
Your brain learns well with colours and pictures. Try to use them make sure that you do all the questions in the exam.
whenever you can. Never panic, even if the question seems difficult at first. It will be

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 Be confident with the learning areas you know well and focus your linked with something you have covered. Find the connection.
brain energy on the sections that you find more difficult to take in.
Repetition is the key to retaining information you have to learn. unsure of. Move on and come back if time allows. Do the questions
Keep going that you know the answers for, first.
Sleeping at least 8 hours every night, eating properly and drinking Write big and bold and clearly. You will get more marks if the
plenty of water are all important things you need to do for your marker can read your answer clearly.
brain. Studying for exams is like strenuous exercise, so you must Check weighting how many marks have been allocated for your
be physically prepared. Answer? Take note of the ticks in this study guide as examples
of marks allocated. Do not give more or less information than is
required.
Question words to help you answer questions Finance Terminology
Gross salary or income: salary or income before deductions
It is important to look for the question words (the words that tell you
Net salary or income: salary or income after deductions
what to do) to correctly understand what the examiner is asking. Use
Taxable income: part of gross income that must be taxed
the words in the table below as a guide when answering questions.
Non- taxable income: part of gross income that must not be
Question word What is required of you
taxed
Income tax: tax amount that must be paid based on you taxable
Analyse Separate, examine and interpret
income.
Calculate This means a numerical answer is required in Rebate: age.
general,
you should show your working, especially where Tax threshold: income level at which a person begins paying

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 two or income tax.
more steps are involved
Medical tax credit: tax relief based on a medical aid
Classify Group things based on common characteristics
contribution.
Compare Point out or show both similarities and differences UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund): insurance that gives a
between
things, concepts or phenomena short relief to workers when they are unemployed, ill or
Define Give a clear meaning injured.
Describe State in words (using diagrams where appropriate) VAT (Value Added Tax): tax charged on goods sold and services
the main points of a structure/process/phenomenon/ rendered.
investigation
Determine To calculate something, or to discover the answer by Tariff: amount charged per unit
examining evidence Income: money received on regular basis.

Differentiate Use differences to qualify categories Expenditure: the action of spending money.
Selling price: how much a buyer pays for a product.
Discuss Consider all information and reach a conclusion
Cost price: how much a seller pays for a product.
Explain Make clear; interpret and spell out Profit: when a business makes more income than expenses

Identify Name the essential characteristics Loss: when business make less income than expenses.
PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION Break-even point: when income and expenses are equal for the
Label Identify on a diagram or drawing
same number of items
List Write a list of items, with no additional detail Percentage profit: is a measure of profitable a business is.
Hire purchase: when one pays an item in regular instalments
Mention Refer to relevant points
Residual/Balloon payment: final lump sum one is required to

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Name Give the name (proper noun) of something pay at the end of a loan term.
Interest: extra money charged on money loaned or extra money
State Write down information without discussion
received on money invested
Suggest Offer an explanation or a solution Interest rate: percentage charged on money loaned, or
Tabulate Draw a table and indicate the answers as direct pair percentage added on money invested.
Inflation: a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing
Verify
value of money.
Exchange rates: the value of one currency against another
currency for conversion.

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QUESTION 1 (FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS)
1.1
. Owenkosi is a 35-year-old man who works as an electrician in one of the factories in
Newcastle. Bank Statement is shown below. Some amounts have been
omitted. Study the statement and answer the questions that follow.
ANNEXURE A: BANK STATEMENT
FINANCE BANK
0987 Crawford Street, Newcastle,2940 Statement Period:01/06/2024
Account holder: Mr. O. Ntusi to 30/06/2024
Account type: Cheque
Account number: ******104750
Transaction Description Credit Debit Balance
Date (R) (R) (R)
01/06/2024 Balance brought 859.00 34 572.23
forward 12.50 33 713.23
Debit order- cell 4 500.00 33 700.73
phone account 52,50 29 200.73
Transaction fee 29 148.23
Stop Order-Rental
Transaction fee
03/06/2024 Payroll Deposit-Hotel 1 500.00 A
Transaction fee 18.00 27 630.23
06/06/2024 ATM Withdrawal 8 600.00 19 030.23
Transaction fee 40.00 18 990.23
10/06/2024 Cash deposit at 24.00 21 490.23
Branch B 21 466.23
Transaction fee
15/06/2024 Debit Card Purchase- 3 600.00 17 866.23
Groceries 6.00 17872.23
Transaction fee 1 000.00 16 872.23
ATM withdrawal 8.88 16 881.11
Transaction fee
22/06/2024 Debit Card Purchase- 7 600.00 9 281.11
FABIAN 12.50 9 268.61
Transaction fee
30/06/2024 EFT Deposit-Salary 57 929.51
Transaction fee 48 660. C 57 526.25
Monthly account fee 90
Closing balance 110.00 57 416.25
D
Adapted
Source:www.google.com/images-chegg/

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Use the information above and answer the following questions

1.1.1 Define the term bank statement in the given context. (2)

1.1.2 Write down the type of account Owenkosi has. (2)

1.1.3 Identify the month to which the statement belongs. (2)

1.1.4 Write the acronym ATM in full. (2)

1.1.5 (2)

1.1.6 Differentiate between debit and credit in the given context. (4)

1.1.7 Calculate the missing amounts A, B, C and D. (5)

1.1.8 Determine the total bank fees. (4)

1.1.9 Explain the meaning of closing balance in the given context. (2)

1.1.10 Owenkosi claims that groceries are more than 9% of his salary.
Verify, using calculations if his claim is correct. (4)

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1.2 Pearl wants to start a catering business. She went to Value City to purchase some items
she will need for her business. The invoice is shown below.
INVOICE VALUE CITY

Miss P. Ngema Invoice

number:00001050
Date of
Invoice: 8 July 2024
Description Quantity Unit Amount
Price
Gas Stove 2 R6 499.00 A
Stainless steel
Catering 6 R2 850.00 R17 100.00

Plates 50 × Set of 6 B R19 000.00

Cutlery set 6 × 200pcs
(50 forks, 50
knives,50 R301.98 R1 811.94
tablespoons,
50 teaspoons)
Dessert bowls 10pcs RI42.00 R4 260
Glasses
*cocktail Set of 12 R 799.00 R11 985.00
*wine Crate of 48 R1 800.00 R12 600.00
* highball(for Crate of 24 R719.00 R14 380.00
juice)
Subtotal R94 134.94
VAT 15% C
TOTAL D

Source:www.google.com/images-chegg
Study the above invoice and answer the following questions
1.2.1 Write the invoice number. (2)

1.2.2 Give the acronym for Value Added Tax. (2)

1.2.3 Define the term invoice in the given context. (2)

1.2.4 Determine the missing values A, B, C and D. Show all your workings. (8)

1.2.5 Write down the total amount in words. (2)

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 1.2.6 Calculate the price of one plate. (3)

1.2.7 Determine the total number of dessert bowls that were purchased. (4)

1.2.8 Determine the total number of glasses purchased by Pearl. (5)

1.2.9 Determine the number of crates of 48 purchased by Pearl. (2)

1.2.10 Pearl stated that the total amount she spent on plates is more than 18% of the subtotal.
Verify showing ALL calculations whether her statement is valid. (4)

1.2.11 The price of a 4 plate gas stove increased by 5,5% to R6 499,00. Determine the price
before increase. Round off your answer to the nearest R10.00. (3)

1.2.13 Give one reason why Pearl bought more highball glasses. (2)

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QUESTION 2 (ELECTRICITY TARIFFS)

2.1
Mr. Samuel lives in Centurion, which is located between Pretoria and Johannesburg. He decides
to do some research on the electricity tariffs in his area.
The tables below show the electricity tariffs in the Tshwane Municipality.
NB : All tariffs shown exclude VAT

2022/2023 2023/2024
Electricity Residential Tariff Electricity Residential Tariff Increase
1 to 100 kWh 209,70 c/kWh 1 to 100 kWh 241,37 c/kWh 15,1%
> 100 to 400kWh 245,41 c/kWh > 100 to 400kWh 282,47 c/kWh 15,1%
> 400 to 650kWh 267,38 c/kWh > 400 to 650kWh 307,75 c/kWh 15,1%
More than 650kWh 288,24 c/kWh More than 650kWh 331,76 c/kWh 15,1%
Adapted from www.Tshwane.gov.za

Study the tables above and answer the questions that follow:

2.1.1 Define the term tariff according to the given context. (2)

2.1.2 State the maximum number of kWh that is in block 3. (2)

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 2.1.3 Show how the increase of 15,1% was calculated for block 2. (3)

2.1.4 Mr Samuel uses 410kWh in August 2024. He claims that he is paying R500 more for the
electricity compared to the previous year. Verify whether his claim is valid. (7)

2.1.5 Provide ONE way in which Mr Samuel can save electricity in his household. (2)

2.1.6 In November 2022, Mr Samuel was charged R828,13(excl). Determine the number of
kWh used in that month. (4)
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TELEPHONE TARIFFS
2.2
Mr. Samuel has the following two options for a cellphone contract from Telkom.

Adapted from www.mybroadband.co.za

Study the advert above and answer the questions that follow:

2.2.1
ratio in its simplest form (2)

2.2.2 Mr Samuel is a businessman and makes a lot of calls across all networks.
In a particular month he makes calls during business hours (to other networks) for a total
of 185 minutes.
Determine which monthly contract option will be cheaper for him if the call rates for peak
calls are R2,75 per minute. (5)

2.2.3 Calculate the difference in the total contract prices if taken over 24 months. (3)

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 Mr. and she decides to draw up a
2.2.4 table of values to compare the Flexon 2 and Flexon 4 options using all network minutes
during peak time. A peak call cost R2,75 per minute.

Study the table of values below and answer the questions that follow:

No.of 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200

mins
Flexon A R119 R119 R187,7 R256,5 R325,2 R394 R462,7
2 5 0 5 5
Flexon R169 R169 R169 R169 R237,7 R306,5 B R444
4 5 0
2.2.4.1. Create a formula for the cost if Mr Samuel uses the Flexon 4 option. (2)

2.2.4.2. Determine the missing values A and B. (4)

2.2.4.3. The graph showing the cost of using the Flexon 2 option for a different number of
minutes has been drawn on the answer sheet attached. Use the table of values above and
(4)
draw the graph for the Flexon 4 option on the same set of axes.

2.2.4.4. State which option will be the cheaper option if Mr Samuel makes calls for 160 minutes. (2)

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 ANSWER SHEET

Cost of using Flexon 2 and Flexon 4 options

500

450

400

350

300
Amount in Rands

250
FLEXON 2
200

150

100

50

0
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225
Number of minutes

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 QUESTION 3
3.1 Futhi lives in Johannesburg and receives the municipality bill. Table 1 below shows the tariffs
the municipality uses to charge the household for water consumption for 2023/24 and
2024/25.

TABLE 1:
Block (kilolitres) month 2023/24 (Rands) 2024/25
(Rands)
A 0-6kl - -
B 6-10kl 20,95 22,56
C 10-15kl 21,62 23,28
D 15-20kl 25,83 27,82
E 20-30kl 46,76 50,36
F 30-40kl 50,33 54,21
G 40-50kl 62,90 67,74
H >50kl 68,78 74,08
Adapted from City of Johannesburg

*All cost includes 15% Value Added Tax.

Use TABLE 1 above to answer the questions that follow.

3.1.1 Write down the units used for water in the above table. (2)

3.1.2 Determine the maximum number of kilolitres in block B (2)

3.1.3 Convert the tariff in block E for 2023/24 to cents. (2)

3.1.4 Futhi consumed a total of 27 000 litres of water in July 2024/25. She claims that she
will pay R665.

Verify with calculations whether her claim is valid or not.

(6)

3.2 Table 2 below shows an extract of the bank charges from CC BANK and AC BANK.

TABLE 2: BANK CHARGES OF CC BANK AND AC BANK

CC BANK AC BANK
Withdrawal (own R9,50 per R1000 R2,40 per R100 or part thereof
ATM)
Withdrawal R10,50 per R1000 R80 + R3 per R100 or part thereof
(Other ATM)
Cash deposit R1,40 per R100 Free deposit of cash up to R8 000,
(Own ATM) thereafter, you pay only R9 per
R1000 or part thereof
Source : www.sabanking.co.za

Study TABLE 2 above and answer questions that follow.

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 3.2.1 Explain the part thereof (2)

3.2.2 Write down the minimum bank charges for a withdrawal at other bank ATM using
AC bank. (2)

3.2.3 Sphelele deposits R13 000 from CC bank using own bank ATM. Determine the bank
charges for his transaction. (3)

3.3 Dududu Secondary school is planning a matric farewell for Grade 12. The school has visited
two local bus companies for quotations.

COMPANY A Hiring fee is R400 per trip, with 100 free kilometres plus R5
per additional kilometre
COMPANY B R8 per kilometre for every trip travelled.

3.3.1 If Dududu Secondary school chooses company B and hire three buses and the only
toll gate they will pass costs R17,80,

Calculate how much will be paid for tollgates for a return trip. (3)

3.3.2 Calculate the previous tariff per kilometre for company A before the 25% increase.
(3)

3.3.3 Complete the table by calculating the missing values of A, B and C

TABLE 1

Number of 0 80 100 150 C 250

kilometers

Company A 400 400 400 B 1000 1150

Company B A 640 800 1200 1840 2000 (6)

3.3.4 Explain ONE possible reason why Dududu secondary school may prefer company
B. (2)

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 QUESTION 4
4.1. Zanothando buys lamps to sell, each lamp costs R40,00. She then decided to sell them for
R100 each. Her monthly expenses are R1 200.
Below is a picture of the lamp and a table showing Zanothando`s income and expenses for
her business.
Picture of the lamp

Table 1: Table showing Zanothando`s income and total expenses

Number of 0 10 20 25 35 C 45 50 .. 95
lamps
Total A 1 600 B 2 200 2 600 2 800 3 000 3 200 5 000
expenses
(R)
Income (R) 0 1 000 2 000 2 500 3 500 D 4 500 5 000 9 500
www.zano`slamps.co.za
Use Table 1 above to answer the questions that follow.
4.1.1 Determine the equation to calculate the total expenses for Zanothando`s business.
Begin the equation:
Total expenses = (3)

4.1.2 Determine the missing values A, B, C and D (8)

4.1.3 If Zanothando makes a profit of R3 300, how many lamps did she sell?
You may use the formula: Profit/Loss = Income - Expenses (4)

4.1.4 Determine the percentage profit Zanothando made selling the lamps in question
1.1.4.
You may use the formula:
% profit = × 100 (3)

4.2. Mr. Ntombela and his family live in Ulundi, they have the following income and expenses
for the month: Salary (Mr. Ntombela) R13 567, Wife`s salary R10 790, Tuck shop
revenue R2 400, Groceries R3 500, Water and Electricity R2 300 Car insurance R1 300,
Fuel R2 000, Television repair R750, Entertainment R2 700, School fees R4 700, Scholar
transport R1 500, DSTV R799, Funeral plan R899, Car instalment R9 764,54.
Use the information above to answer the questions that follow
4.2.1 Differentiate between fixed and variable expenses. (4)

4.2.2 Determine Mr. Ntombela household total income. (2)

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 4.2.3 Identify the fixed, variable and occasional expenses. (4)
4.2.4 Construct a household budget for Mr. and Mrs. Ntombela. (4)

4.2.5 Show with calculations whether the household will have a surplus or deficit. (3)
You may use the following formula:
Surplus/Deficit = Income - Expenditure

4.2.6 Mr. Ntombela claimed that if the revenue from the tuck shop can be doubled, they (4)
will be able to cover all their expenses. Verify with calculations whether his claim
is valid or not.

4.3
The social development function facilitates access to social grants and welfare services to reduce
poverty and inequality, protect children, and empower women, young people and people living
with disabilities. It is allocated R296.9 billion in 2024/25, R279,9 billion in 2025/26 and R292,7
billion in 2026/27
Table 2: Social development

https://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/National%20Budget/2024
4.3.1 Write the social development allocation for 2025/26 year I full. (2)

4.3.2 Determine the value of A (Net change from the 2023 baseline percentage), (4)
rounded off to one decimal place.
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QUESTION 5 COST AND SELLING PRICE

5.1 Nomzamo wants to start a small business by selling vetkoek at Siyaqala High School,
her neighbouring school. The principal of the school allows her to join others who are
selling at school during break time. Each member contributes R100 per month
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 She came across the recipe for vetkoek (magwinya) on the internet.

SOUTHERN AFRICA MAGWINYA (VETKOEK / FAT

CAKE) RECIPE

https://www.dizaldo.co.za
INGREDIENTS
1 kg cake flour Preparation Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
15 ml Salt Oil Temperature:
60 ml White sugar Frying Time: 1 hour
60 g Margarine
10 g Anchor Instant Yeast
625 ml Cooking oil
2 ½ cups warm water
Mix the cake or bread flour, salt and sugar together
Add the lukewarm water to the flour mixture to form a soft dough.
Cover with greased plastic and allow to rise in a warm place for 20
minutes
filled. Heat
the oil for about 5 minutes before the frying time. Place a piece of
dough into the oil to test the heat
When the oil is ready, lift a risen ball carefully and place it into the
warm oil with the risen side (top) going in first
Remove from the oil with a draining spoon and drain on paper towel
or brown paper

Use the information above to answer the questions that follows

5.1.1 Nomzamo starts preparing for the vetkoek at 5:00 am, at what time will she
finish to make the first 24 vetkoek. (2)

5.1.2 The Table below shows quantity needed for each ingredient, the package amount
available in the shops, and the cost of the packed ingredient. Complete the table
by working out the missing cost per ingredient needed for the recipe.
Ingredients Quantity Quantity Price in Cost per
needed available shop ingredients
in shop needed
for the
recipe
Cake flour 1 kg 10 kg R160,99 R16,10
Salt 15 ml 500g R7,49 R0,26

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 White sugar 60 ml 10 kg R350 A
Rama 60 g 500 g R20,99 B
margarine
Dry yeast 10 g 48 x 10g R189,95 C
Excella 625 ml 5 litre R129,99 R18,87
sunflower
Plastic 24 pieces 50 pieces R10 R4,80 (6)
bags/packaging
TOTAL D

5.1.3 Define the term cost price in the given context. (2)

5.1.4 Determine the cost price of the ingredients and packaging for each vetkoek.
Round off your answer to the nearest rand. (3)

5.1.5
(2)

5.1.6 Determine the profit on each vetkoek (excluding the fixed cost/expenses), if she
adds a mark-up of 100% on the cost price
PROFIT = SELLING PRICE COST PRICE (3)

5.2

5.2.1 (4)

5.2.2 Write down the number of vetkoek to be sold in order to break even. (2)

5.2.3 Nomzamo stated that if she increases the price of the vetkoek by 75%, she is
going to sell 25 vetkoek in order to break even.
Verify her statement whether it is valid. Show ALL your workings. (6)

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ANNEXURE A

INCOME AND EXPENSES FOR NOMZAMO'S BUSINESS

INCOME

NUMBER OF VETKOEK

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 QUESTION 6 - INTEREST AND BANKING

6.1 Mr Ngomane want to buy a brand new TOYOTA RAV 4. He found the following
advertisement.

SPECIAL DEAL!!!
2023TOYOTA RAV4

Cash Option
Now: R759 800
(Incl.15% VAT)
www.toyota
southafrica.co.za
2023 TOYOTA RAV 4 -2,5 GX-R HYBRID E-FOUR BI-TONE CVT
Hire purchase Option
Months Interest Vehicle deposi #Residual Monthly Total
rate price t instalments payment
72 10% R759 800 11% R113 970 R11 200 ***
NB:*Residual is an amount that must be paid at the end of the term after all the
monthly payment have been made.
Use the information above to answer the questions that follow.

6.1.1 Define the term hire purchase. (2)

6.1.2 Write down the cash price of the 2023 TOYOTA RAV4. (2)

6.1.3 Determine the amount of deposit needed. (3)

6.1.4 Determine the amount payable after 6 years excluding the deposit she already (5)
paid

6.1.5 How much was she going to save if he decided to buy the RAV 4 cash instead
of option for hire purchase. (2)

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6.2 Mr Ngomane started saving R2400 per month, two years ago so that he can take this money and
invest it with a bank in order to put down a deposit when buying a car. He approached a bank
that offered him 12.5% interest per annum, compound interest for a period of 2,5 years on the
total amount saved.

6.2.1 Determine the monthly interest rate. (2)

6.2.2 Differentiate between interest and the interest rate. (4)

6.2.3 Determine how much he would be able to invest with the bank if he invests the (3)
entire amount.

6.2.4 Determine how much he will earn at the end of the investment period. (6)

6.2.5 Determine how much interest he will earn at the end of the period. (2)

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 QUESTION 7 BANKING

7.1 Thando works as a wedding planner. She has planned a wedding for her friend Azande who is
getting married in November 2024. Her invoice was R18 450.00.
The different ways that Thando could be paid are listed below:
Cheque
Cash
EFT
Study the bank fees below and answer the questions that follow.

TABLE 1: BANK FEES

Transactions Fees
Cheque deposit R40,00
Cash deposit at the R0 to R4 999,99: R8,40 + R2,81 per R100 or part thereof
branch R5 000 to R14 999,99: R8,40 +R1,58 per R100 or part
thereof
R15 000 to R49 999,99: R8,40 + R1,48 per R100 or part
thereof
R50 000 and more: R8,40 + R1,25 per R100 or part thereof
R40,00 minimum fee
Cash deposit ATM R3,75 + R0,76 per R100 or part thereof
Electronic transfers into
account Free
Electronic transfers out of
account R4,00
Cash withdrawal - ATM
R1,75 + R0,60 per R100 or part thereof
Cash withdrawal - R0,00 to R4 999,99: R2,93 per R100 or part thereof
Bank R5 000 to R14 999,99: R2,07 per R100 or part thereof
R15 000 to R49 999,99: R1,71 per R100 or part thereof
R50 000 and more: R1,59 per R100 or part thereof
NOTE: The two friends use the same bank

7.1.1 Explain the meaning of part thereof in the given context. (2)

7.1.2 Write EFT in full. (2)

7.1.3 If Azanda pays Thando by cheque, how much would the bank charge Thando? (2)

7.1.4 If Azanda pays Thando in cash, how much would it cost her to withdraw cash at the
bank, to pay Thando? (3)
7.1.5 If Thando decides to deposit her payment to her account, determine how much it
would cost Thando to deposit this cash over the counter? (2)

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 7.1.6 Azanda advises Thando that she will save money if she deposits the money at the
ATM instead of depositing it inside the bank.
Determine how much would Thando save. (4)

7.1.7 a) If Azanda pays by EFT, how much would it cost her to do the transaction? (2)
b) (2)

7.1.8 Which is the cheapest method to pay Thando? (2)

7.2 The table below compares the charges for two transactions at three banks in South Africa.

TABLE 2: Bank charges for transaction

CASH WITHDRAWAL DEBIT ORDER

ATM
TNM R3.90 +1.17% of the value R3.90 + 1.37% of the value
Bank (maximum fee of R17.00)
ZZS R2.00 plus R1.00 per R5.00
Bank R100 (or part thereof)
SOM R6.75 + R1.05 per R100 R3.75 + R1.00 per R100
Bank (or part thereof) (maximum fee value R25.00)

7.2.1 (3)

7.2.2 Determine the fee payable on a R970.00 (2)

7.2.3 Determine the cost of a debit order of R1 200.00 at SOM Bank (2)

7.2.4 Okuhle stated that there is no difference in charges for a debit order of R200.00 at ZZS
Bank and SOM Bank. Determine, showing all calculations, whether her statement is valid
or not. (4)
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QUESTION 8 -FINANCE TAXATION- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

8.1 Nolwazi, who is 55 years of age in 2023, receives a monthly basic salary of R38 400. She also
receives a taxable bonus of 80% of her basic salary during her birthday month. Nolwazi is a
registered medical aid member with three dependents, and she contributes 7,5% of her monthly
basic salary towards her pension.

ANNEXURE A shows the part of the tax table, tax rebates and medical aid tax credits for the
2023/2024 tax assessment year.

Use ANNEXURE A to answer the following questions.

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 8.1.1 Define the term basic salary in the given context. (2)

8.1.2 (2)

8.1.3 Hence, determine her annual pension fund contribution. (2)

8.1.4 Show by calculations that her annual taxable income is R456 960. (3)

8.1.5 Calculate her annual medical aid tax credits. (4)

8.1.6
below.

Monthly taxable income = [77 362 + 31% of taxable income above 370 500-rebates- (5)
medical credits] ÷12months

8.1.7 Give ONE reason for contributing tax to SARS. (2)

8.2 Annexure B shows the extract of the monthly tax deductions tables which tells employers how
much tax is to be

Use the information above and Annexure B to answer the questions that follow.

8.2.1 Write down the maximum monthly earning that an employee, whose age is under 65
years, can get before paying tax. (2)

8.2.2 Calculate the annual tax deduction of an employee aged between 65 -75 years and earning
an annual remuneration of R175 500. (3)

8.2.3 Show by calculation how the average annual remuneration of R165 804 was calculated. (4)

8.2.4 Use the tax table and the rebates in Annexure A above to answer the following question.

Show by calculations that the monthly tax deduction for taxpayers age 75 years and older
is R111 per month with an annual taxable income of R173 076. (5)
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 ANNEXURE A

QUESTION 8

Medical Aid Tax Credits

Tax Bracket Taxable Income (R) Rate of Tax (R)
1 1 237 000 18% of taxable income

2 237 101 370 500 42 678 + 26% of taxable income above 237 100
Per Month (R) 2023-2024
For the taxpayer who paid the medical scheme contributions R364
For the first dependent R364
For each additional dependent(s) R246

Rebates 2023-2024
Primary R17 235
Secondary (Persons 65 and older) R9 444
Tertiary (Persons 75 and older) R3 145

[Source: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/za/tax-brackets-and-tax-table]

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ANNEXURE B
QUESTION

[source: https://www.sars.gov.za/tax-rates/employers/tax-deduction-tables/]

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 QUESTION 9

9.1 DLLN Super Market used the following information to determine the impact of inflation in
the business.

Below are certain basic food items and their prices for the year 2010 and 2024 at
DLLN Super Market
2010 (Rand) 2024 (Rand)
10kg Ace maize meal 52,99 118,99
10KG Rice (aunt Caroline) 89,99 169,99
5KG Brown Sugar -Hullets 55,90 109,99
2L Sunfoil 35 79,99
410g Koo Baked beans 7,99 16,99
700g Brown bread 9,50 15,99

Table 1 shows the projected South Africa inflation rate

YEAR INFLATION
2023 4,26%
2024 5,3 %
2025 4,6 %
2026 4,9 %

Source: www.stats sa.com]

Use the information above to answer the questions that follow.

9.1.1 Define the term inflation within the given context (2)

9.1.2 Determine the price of 5kg Hullets brown sugar in 2010. (2)

9.1.3 Determine the increase of a 2 litre Sunfoil between 2010 to 2024 (3)

9.1.4 Determine the percentage increase of 10kg Ace maize meal from 2010 to 2024.
Round off your final answer to one decimal place.
You may use the formula
x 100%
(4)

9.1.5 Use inflation TABLE 1 , to determine the estimated price of 410g Koo baked
bean in 2026, if it cost R16,99 in 2024. (5)

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 9.1.6 The price of TV stand was R5 250 and the following year it cost R5 528,25.
Determine the inflation rate for the period and identify which year is TV stand
cost R5 528,25. (4)

9.1.7 Describe the changes in the rate of inflation and the impact it had on the price
of goods. (4)

9.2 Table 1 below shows the exchange rate for different countries

Table 1: Exchange rate in a particular country per unit of currency

COUNTRY CURRENT DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE PER CURRENCY

SOUTH AFRICA 18,27ZAR
BOTSWANA 13,53BWP
BRAZIL 5,64 REAL
JAPAN 153,74 JAPAN YEN
[Source: https://www.sars.gov.za/wp-content]

Study the table above and answer the questions that follow.

9.2.1 Define term exchange rate according to the given context. (2)

9.2.2 Identify the country with a weakest currency then the USA dollar in the table. (2)

9.2.3 Write down the exchange rate of Brazil Real to the USA dollar in the form of
1Real : $___ (2)

9.2.4 Dr K Xulu is South African Psychiatrist who is in USA for research purpose.
He budgeted amount of R235 000 for other cost since the company cover all
cost for flight and accommodation. (2)
Determine how much is this amount worth in USA dollar.

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9.3
JAPANESE YEN AGAINST UNITED STATES DOLLAR

Use the information above and answer the questions.

9.3. Use the graph above, briefly explain the currency strength 0f Japanese Yen , from the 1st
to the 28th July 2024. (2)

9.4. Rio De Janeiro is one of the most visited cities in South America- Brazil. Mr Reddy
Durban business man and his friend Mr Gibson from Botswana recently visited Brazil.
The currency is exchanged before you travel to another country. Mr Reddy claims that it
was advantageous to him to exchange his R560 000 to Botswana Pula and then to Brazil
Real. Below is the graph that was downloaded by Mr Reddy.

BRAZIL SOUTH AFRICAN RAND -

REAL ZAR
1 Real R3,24
BRAZIL BOTSWANA PULA
REAL
1 Real 2,40 Pula
BOTSWANA SOUTH AFRICAN RAND -
PULA ZAR (6)

1 Pula R1,35

Verify showing ALL calculations if his claim is correct.

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9.5 Nokuzola is Original from South Africa , Qualified teacher who is working as English teacher in
Taiwan. She earns NT$95 000 per month.

Rands.
1 Euro = 35,61 New Taiwan dollar
1 Euro = R19,85 (5)
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DATA HANDLING

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 DATA HANDLING
TERMINOLOGIES
Data collection instrument/method:
Questionnaire
Interview
Observation
Data base
Categorical data: data that expresses information in the form of grouping.
Numerical data: data that expresses information in the form of numbers.
Numerical data can be classified into two:
Discrete data
Continuous data
Tally: a form of numeral used for counting
Frequency table: a table that lists items and shows the number of times the items occur.
Ascending order: data arranged from smallest to biggest.
Descending order: data arranged from biggest to smallest.
Mean: sum of numbers divided by how many they are.
Mode:
write no mode.
Median (50th percentile) (Average): the middle number of an arranged data.
Minimum: the lowest (smallest) number in a list of numbers.
Maximum: the highest (biggest) number is a list of numbers
Lower quartile (25th percentile): 25% of the arranged data lies below this value or 75% of the
arranged data lies above this.
Upper quartile (75th percentile) 25% of the arranged data lies above this value or 75% of the
arranged data lies below this value.
Range: the difference between the highest value and the lowest value.
Quartile: divides data into four equal parts.
IQR (Interquartile Range): difference between upper quartile and lower quartile.
Percentile: position that determines percentage below or above.
Describe the trend.

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QUESTION 1

1.1 Nhlakanipho, a member of Umkhumbane Secondary School Fundraising Committee is

conducting market research for the committee. In order to find out the types of products that
would be most suitable to sell at school for fundraising.

TABLE 1, shows the different products that are frequently bought at a tuck-shop nearby by
learners from a number of various schools. He sourced this data from the tuck-shop owner.

TABLE 1: MOST POPULARLY PURCHASED TUCK-SHOP ITEMS.

Description Break-time Lunch-time Dismissal
time
N % N % n %
BEVERAGES
Carbonated 96 31.5 80 17.2 12 10.4
Fruit blend 64 21.0 56 12.1 5 4.4
Freezits 145 47.5 328 70.7 98 85.2
SWEETS AND
CHOCOLATES
Loose sweets 197 35.1 256 40.6 90 27.8
Packet of sweets 100 17.8 89 14.1 50 15.4
Chocolate 59 10.5 72 A 84 25.9
Choco beans 205 36.5 213 33.8 100 30.9
SNACK OR
LUNCH ITEMS
Samosa 94 10.8 123 15.1 - -
Pies 213 24.4 140 17.2 - -
Pop-corn 105 12.0 89 11.0 96 34.5
Hot chips 205 23.5 259 31.9 89 32.0
Hot dog 180 20.6 156 19.6 93 33.5
Nibble naks 45 5.2 34 4.2 - -
Cup cakes 30 3.4 12 1.5 - -

Banana 114 36.5 34 29.8 14 60.9

Yoghurt 109 34.9 58 50.9 9 39.1
Loose biscuits 89 28.5 22 19.3 - -

Source: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Trends-of-most-popular-purchased-tuck-shop-
items_tbl1_330285216

1.1.1 State the data collection method used by Nhlakanipho (2)

1.1.2 Label the Pie chart below as follows:

A: Title
B and C: Indicate the percentage and name the beverage.

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 A)

B)

47,5

C)

(5)

1.1.3 Describe the trend of the carbonated beverages from break-time to dismissal time.
(2)

1.1.4 Determine the missing value A, the percentage of chocolates bought during lunch-break.
(3)

1.1.5 State whether the items bought at the tuck-shop are categorical or numerical data.
(2)

1.1.6 Explain the difference between continuous or discrete data. (2)

1.1.7 Identify the time during which the second highest number of pop-corn was bought.
(2)

1.1.8 Write down the ratio of hot dogs to hot chips during break time in its simplest form.
(4)

1.1.9 Arrange the number of items bought during dismal time for beverages, sweets and chocolates
in an ascending order. (2)

1.1.10 Draw a bar-graph showing sweets and chocolates sold during break, lunch and dismal times.
(4)

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QUESTION 2
2.1
The table below shows the KZN provincial Grade 12 entries by district in
Mathematical literacy from 2016 to 2022.
PERIOD IN YEARS
DISTRICT 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Amajuba 4469 3631 3883 4492 4831 6356 5603
Harry Gwala 4090 3631 3543 3885 4328 5322 5628
Ilembe 4015 3448 3723 4041 4284 6330 6103
King Cetshwayo 6958 6783 6852 7406 7846 11477 11135
Pinetown 12438 10658 10768 10423 11959 14775 14397
Ugu 6462 5679 5515 5880 6168 8289 7544
UMgungundlovu 8077 7341 8169 7887 7092 10276 9533
UMkhanyakude 7697 8089 7260 8761 9208 12613 10961
UMlazi 11203 10441 10578 10559 10776 13160 12511
UMzinyathi 3350 3121 3223 3238 3648 5305 5667
UThukela 5321 4375 5040 4474 5350 7671 7507
Zululand 5487 5681 5769 6795 8069 11391 11100
PROVINCE 79567 72828 74323 77841 83559 112965 107689
Adapted from KZN Provincial Education Technical Report 2022

Use the table above to answer the following questions;

2.1.1 Define the term mode in the context. (2)

2.1.2 Identify the district which recorded the second highest entries in 2022. (2)

2.1.3 Arrange the district entries for the year 2021 in ascending order. (2)

2.1.4 Determine the first, second and the third district quartile values for the year 2021. (5)

2.1.5 Hence, calculate the interquartile range for the district entries for the year 2021. (2)

2.1.6 One departmental official claimed that the 2022 interquartile range for the districts is
244 less than the interquartile range for the 2021 district entries.
(8)

2.1.7 Determine the range of the district entries for the year 2016. (2)

2.1.8 Calculate the mean district number of entries for the year 2019. (3)

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2.2
The diagram below shows a summary of district entries in Mathematical Literacy
for 2019 and 2020.

Study the diagrams above and the information shown in the table to answer the questions that follow;

2.2.1 Identify the type of diagram shown above. (2)

2.2.2 Determine the missing value A. (2)

2.2.3 Write down the five number summary for the 2020 district entries. (5)

2.2.4 Determine the percentage of district entries lying between Q1 and Q3 in the year
2020. (2)

2.2.5 Identify the year in which the province received more entries in the subject. Give two
reasons for the increase in entries. (3)

2.2.6 Calculate the difference between the range for 2019 entries and the interquartile range
for 2020 entries. (5)
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QUESTION 3

3.1. Simo, a Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy learner has carried out an investigation into the
different modes of transport learners use to get to school. He displayed his findings in the
graph shown below after collecting information from all 880 learners at his school.

Use the information above to answer the questions below

3.1.1 Name the type of graph Simo used to display his information. (2)

3.1.2 (2)

3.1.3 Identify the instrument that Simo used to collect the data. (2)

3.1.4 Simo states that 220 learners travel to school by bicycle. Verify, showing all
(4)

3.3 The heights of shrubs in a local nursery are displayed in the graph shown below

Use the information contained in the graph to answer

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 3.3.1 Complete the sentence below by choosing the appropriate terms from those within
brackets
(bar graph/histogram), which is used to

data (3)

3.3.2 Determine the total number of shrubs that were measured. (3)

3.3.3 Give a reason for the independent axis starting at 135cm and not 0cm (2)

3.4.
participation in the different sports codes. Each learner had to choose only one code. He then
drew a graph (shown below) as part of his presentation to the school governing body

LEARNERS PARTICIPATION IN SPORT

SWIMMING

RUGBY GIRLS

TENNIS BOYS

SOCCER

NETBALL

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150

Use the information contained in the graph to answer the questions below

3.4.1 Identify the type of graph shown. (2)

3.4.2 State, with a reason, whether the data collected is categorical or numerical. (2)

3.4.3 Arrange the different codes in order from least participants to most participants. (2)

3.4.4 Determine the modal code of sport. (2)

3.4.5 Determine the number of learners that took part in the data collection. (2)

3.4.6

Verify, with calculations, whether the statement is valid. (3)

3.4.7
Calculate the learner population at this school. (3)

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QUESTION 4

4.1. financial running of the

household. Below is a graph representing her sales for July 2024. She starts selling bunny
chows on the first of the month, which is a Monday.

Note: A Bunny Chow is a quarter loaf of bread where the soft part of the bread is removed. The
inside is then filled with various fillings and the softer part is put back on top.

Use the information and the graph above to answer the questions that follow.

4.1.1 State the type of the graph drawn above to represent bunny chow sales. (2)

4.1.2 Name the stage that comes before representing data in the statistical cycle. (2)

4.1.3 Explain why the above data is regarded as numerical data. (2)

4.1.4 Miss Dludla states that she sells more Bunny Chows on weekends than on weekdays.
Critically comment on her statement and give one reason. (3)

4.1.5 Describe the trend of the sales over the last four days of the month. (3)

4.1.6 Write down the date on which the least number of sales was made. (2)

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4.2 The graph below shows the social networking site used by different age groups from 2005
2013 and the percentage of Internet users in each age group who use social networking sites,
over time.

Social Networking Site used by different age groups, 2005 2013 over time

Study the above graph and answer the questions that follow

4.2.1 Identify which age group accesses the Internet the most. (2)

4.2.2 Write down the percentage of Internet users for age 50 64 during February 2012. (2)

4.2.3 Calculate the range of the percentage Internet users of 'All users' shown above from Feb.
2005 to Sept. 2013. (3)

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4.3 The graph below shows the weight and height of South African Netball players who will be
participating in 2024 Paris Olympics games.

Graph showing heights of players and their weights in a Netball team

[source:www.olympics.com]
Use the graph and the information above to answer the questions that follow.

4.3.1 Name the type of graph used to represent the above information. (2)

4.3.2 Describe the correlation between the height and the weight displayed in the
graph above. (2)

4.3.3 State, with a reason, whether the above data is discrete or continuous. (3)

4.3.4 The TABLE below shows the WHO Adult BMI Categories.

TABLE: BMI RANGE AND THE CATERGORY FOR ADULTS

BMI RANGE In kg/m2 CATERGORY/STATUS
Below 18,5 Underweight
18,5 24,9 Normal weight
25,0 29,9 Overweight
30,0 and above Obese
Calculate the BMI, rounded off to one decimal place, of a person who weighs

BMI (kg/m2) =
2 (6)
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QUESTION 5

5.1 The Mavundla family has three kids who travel daily to school from Monday to Friday. Lwandile,
Ntokomalo and Khethelo all attend different schools. They decided to keep a record of the number
of kilometres they travel per day to school.

Below is a summary of kilometres that each child travelled

Lwandile

Ntokomalo

Khethelo

5.1.1 Name the diagram drawn above. (2)

5.1.2 Define the term quartile in the context. (2)

5.1.3 Name the other term for median. (2)

5.1.4 Identify the stage in the statistical cycle in which you will find the above diagram. (2)

5.1.5 Write down the formula to calculate IQR. (2)

5.1.6 Determine the five number summary represented above for the distance travelled by
Lwandile. (5)

5.1.7 Write down the percentage represented by each quarter in the box-and-whisker. (2)

5.1.8 (4)

5.1.9 Determine the median kilometres travelled by each child. (3)

5.1.10 Khethelo stated that she travels more kilometres than Ntokomalo. Verify, using the
range, whether her statement is correct. (5)

5.1.11 Determine the probability of randomly selecting a child who travelled more than 50 km. (2)
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 QUESTION 6

6.1 The sports organizer is worried about the participation of learners in athletics. He calculated their
Body Mass Index (BMI) in order to ascertain their weight status. TABLE 1 below shows the
height, ages and weight of the learners he had surveyed. TABLE 2 shows the BMI weight status
classification.

TABLE 1, HEIGHT, AGES AND WEIGHT OF SOME LEARNERS.

LEARNER AGE HEIGHT MASS(KG) BMI(kg/m2)
Learner 1 14 1.65m 65 kg 23.9
Learner 2 18 170 cm 72 kg A
Learner 3 16 1.62 m 68 kg 23.6
Learner 4 16 1.5 m 65 kg 28.9
Learner 5 18 1.56 m 72 kg 29.6
Learner 6 15 1.56 m 72 kg 29.6
Learner 7 17 1.5 m 66 kg 25.2
Learner 8 15 1.60 m 69 kg 27
Learner 9 16 1.55 m 53 kg 22
Learner 10 17 1.63 m 71 kg 27.7

TABLE 2

Use the information above to answer the following questions:

6.1.1 Determine the missing value A. (4)
You may use the following formula:

BMI =

6.1.2 Calculate the BMI difference between learner 2 and learner 1. (2)

6.1.3 Show how the height of 1.60 m was calculated for learner 8. (4)

6.1.4 Using TABLE 2, classify the weight status of learner 10. (2)

6.1.5 Hence, give advice that might be given by a medical practitioner to the learner and the sport
organizer. (2)

6.2 The sports organizer further downloaded the following growth chart for girls to further analyse
weight statuses sampled in 6.1.
Use the information and growth chart below to answer questions that follow.

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6.2.1 Explain what is meant by a 14 year old girl who is on 95th percentile curve. (2)

6.2.2 Calculate the number of learners whose age is below 25th percentile, if there were 45 learners in a
team. (3)

6.2.3 Write down the other name for the 25th percentile curve. (2)

6.2.4 Learner 8 was encouraged to move from being overweight to a normal weight status. Calculate the
least amount of weight she has to lose for her weight to be classified normal. Show all your
calculations. (5)

6.2.5 Suggest TWO things that can be done by learner 8 to maintain a healthy normal weight status.
(4)
6.2.6 Determine a percentile curve of a child who is 3 years old with body -mass- index of 14 kg/m2.
(2)
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 Question 7
7.1 Mr Mthethwa, is planning to offer all matric learners a free ice cream at the school fun day.
TABLE 1 below shows the data that was collected by Mr. Mthethwa regarding the gender and
ice cream flavors preferred by all matric learners.

TABLE 1: ICE-CREAM PREFERENCES BY GENDER

GENDER CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY VANILLA TOTAL
FEMALE 37 17 12 66
MALE 21 18 32 71
TOTAL 58 35 44 137
Use the above information to answer the following questions:

7.1.1 Define the term probability in the given context. (2)

7.1.2 Write down the total number of ice creams that Mr Mthethwa will require. (2)

7.1.3 Determine the probability of randomly selecting a male choosing a strawberry

flavoured ice-cream as a common fraction. (2)

7.1.4 Calculate the probability of learners choosing a chocolate flavoured ice-cream, as a

percentage. Round off your answer to TWO decimal places. (4)

7.1.5 The Mathematical Literacy teacher stated that the difference in percentage between the
probability of a male learner randomly selecting a vanilla ice-cream and the probability
of a female learner randomly selecting a chocolate ice-cream is less the 4%.

Verify, showing ALL calculations whether his statement is correct. (7)

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7.2 The ice cream will be served in cartons and cones. 60% of the ice creams will be served in a
carton (Ca) and 40% will be served in a cone (Co). The ice cream is available in three
flavours: Chocolate (Ch) 25%, Vanilla (Va) 45% and Strawberry (St) 30%.

OUTCOMES
PROBABLITY

Ca ; Ch 0,15

Ca ; Va 0,27

Ca ; St A

Co ; Ch 0,1

Co ; Va 0,18

Co ; St 0,12

Use the above information to answer the following questions:

7.2.1 Name of the diagram drawn above. (2)

7.2.2 Write down the probability (as a simplified fraction) of choosing chocolate ice (3)
cream.
7.2.3 Determine the missing value A, the probability of Strawberry in a Carton. (3)
7.2.4 Calculate the probability of selecting a banana flavoured ice-cream in a carton. (2)

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 MEASUREMENT

Terminologies
Conversion: changing of one to another using a factor.
Length: measurement of something from end to end.
Distance: the length of space between two points.
Mass (Weight): quantity of matter in an object
Volume: the amount of that an object occupies, measured in e. cm3, mm3,etc
Capacity: the maximum amount that something can contain, measured in ml, l, kl, etc.
Perimeter: total length around a shape.
Circumference: total length around a circular shape.
Area: amount of space within a perimeter of a two-dimensional shape.
Time : a particular period something must happened.
Scale factor: how many times a picture is reduced or enlarged.

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QUESTION 1

1.1 The Claremont High School is hosting a sports festival for the neighboring schools around Cape
Town. One of the sport codes that will be played is tennis. The festival of games will begin on Friday
(16 August 2024) at 16:00 and end on Sunday (18 August 2024) at 14:00.

DIAGRAM OF THE TENNIS COURT WITH DIMENSIONS

(www.homenish.comGuide to Dimensions of a Tennis Court

NOTE : 1ft = 0,3048 m
1inch = 2,54 cm

Use the information and the diagram above to answer the questions that follow.

1.1.1 Define the term Perimeter in the given context. (2)

1.1.2 Determine the length of the tennis court in miles, and round your answer to 4 decimals. (4)

1.1.3 Convert the length and the width of the tennis court to metres. (4)

1.1.4 Calculate the perimeter of the tennis court in yards.

You may use the following formula. Perimeter = 2( Length + Width ) (4)

1.1.5
32 ) × (5)

1.1.6 Calculate the area of the backcourt in ft2. (3)

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 1.1.7 The sports organiser states that the percentage that the width has on the length is less than
47%. Verify with calculations whether the statement is correct. (4)

1.1.8 The fence is 1,5m away from the boundary of the court. Calculate the length of the fence
around the court in feet. (4)

1.2 The players in the tournament will be provided with water in packs of eight.
Below are the pictures of water bottles and tennis balls.

Picture of distilled water Picture of tennis balls

[ Source:www.heb.comAquafina Purified Drinking]

NOTE:
1cm 3 = 1ml Mass of a tennis ball : 2,10 oz
1 oz = 28g Capacity of the water bottle : 450ml
1kg = 1000g

Use the above information to answer the questions that follow.

1.2.1 Calculate the total amount of water needed, if each team is given six packs of bottled
water. Give your answer in litres. (4)

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1.2.2
Verify with calculations whether the statement is valid. (4)

1.2.3 Convert the mass of 20 tennis balls to kilograms. (4)

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1.3 One of the umpires will be travelling from Worcester by train. Below is the train time table from
Queenstown and Cape Town and visa versa.

(adapted from www.jomelgroup.com)

Use the train time table above and answer the questions that follow.

1.3.1 State the time format that is shown on the above train time table. (2)

1.3.2 Determine the duration of the journey from Worcester to Cape Town in hours. (3)

1.3.3 Mr Linda one of the sports organisers claims that a journey from Cape Town to
Queenstown will take more than 24 hours . Verify with calculations whether his claim is
correct. (4)
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QUESTION 2
2.1
Anele runs a Brick manufacturing firm at Umkomaas. Below is a table that indicate his
manufacturing operations to make 300 bricks. Study the Table below and answer the
questions that follow.

Table 1: Shows the Number of Machines and Time taken to manufacture bricks.
Number of machines 1 2 3 4 6 B 12
Time taken in hours 150 75 50 37,5 A 15 12,5

2.1.1 Determine a formula which can be used to calculate the time taken by the machine to
manufacture the bricks. (2)
2.1.2 Determine the value(s) for the letters labelled A and B (4)
2.1.3 Anele claims that it would take thirty (30) hours for 5 machines to manufacture 300
bricks. Use calculations to verify if his claim is valid.

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 (3)
2.1.4 Due to load shedding, machines are compelled to work two thirds of (4)
30hrs. Determine how many bricks were made due to load shedding.
2.1.5 How many machines will be needed to make 300 bricks in 20 hours (3)

2.2 Tsepo is a visitor from Gauteng. He came to Scottburgh for Surfing. Below are Two Tide Tables
for 31/07/2024 and 01/08/2024.Use the information from Table 2 below to answer questions that
follow.

31 July 2024 01 August 2024

Tide Time Height Tide Time Height

High Tide High Tide 1:34 am 1.5m(4.92ft)

00:12 am 1.43m
Low Tide 6:53 am 0.7m(2.46ft) Low Tide 8:01am 0.63m(2.07ft)

High Tide 1:11 pm 1.37m(4.49ft) High Tide 2:16 1.5m(4.9ft)

pm
Low Tide 7:16 pm 0.77m(2.53ft) Low tide 8:20pm 0.66m(2.16ft)
Sunrise Sunset
6:40 pm 5:23 pm

Moonrise 4:25pm Moonset 2:22 pm

Note: A tide is the rise and fall of sea water
Note 1foot =30.48cm
Source www.tide-forecast.com

2.2 Use the information above to answer the questions below:

2.2.1 At what time is the afternoon high tide, on 01/08/24 (2)

2.2.2 Express the time for high tide in the afternoon of 31/07/24 in the 24-hr format (2)

2.2.3 Calculate the difference in time between the high tide and low tide in the morning of (2)
01 August 2024.

2.2.4 State TWO possible reasons why it is not advisable to surf during low tide. (4)

2.2.5 Determine the height (in feet) of the high tide on the morning of 31 July 2024 (4)

2.2.6 Determine the distance Tsepo has surfed, if he has been surfing for at 1hour15minutes (4)
at a speed of 10km/h. You may use the formula SPEED

2.2.7 surfing. Verify whether the (3)

given temperature is suitable for surfing.
You may use the formula -32) ÷1.8 [37]
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Question 3
3.1. Asanda is a second-year student at UKZN (Westville campus). Below is the timetable for her
second semester.
LECTURE AND PRACTICAL TIME-TABLE 2024
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPHY
LEVEL TWO

Use the information above to answer the questions below:

3.1.1 Determine the duration of the lecture? (2)

3.1.2 Calculate the total time Asanda will spend at the Campus if she arrives at 07:45 and
leaves at 17:40. (2)

3.1.3 Calculate the difference in time between the first physiology on Monday and first A/E
Anatomy Practical (2)

3.1.4 there are 10 min gaps between each lecture.

Verify with calculation and state the possible reason for such a gap. (3)

3.1.5 Determine the total allocated time per week for Electrotherapy for Physiotherapy
PHTH 142. (5)

3.2. Asanda stays in an accommodation outside the university. She relies on a campus shuttle (bus) to get
to campus and back.
On Tuesday after finishing with her classes she decided to go to the library to study.

Below is the shuttle schedule and the table showing how she planned her study.

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ted from ukzn website
NB: She intends to take 30minutes break after each session. Library is 5 min walk from her
last lecture. To walk from library to bus stop it takes her 8 min.

Use the information above to answer the questions below:

3.2.1 If she sticks to her schedule and wishes to board the 21:00 shuttle. Verify if she will
make it. (6)

3.3. Asanda normally uses the INTERCAPE bus to travel between University and home.

Below is the route map for Intercape Bus services showing distances in kilometres.

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 Adapted from: Exam fever

google pictures.com

Use the information above to answer the questions below:

3.3.1 The bus driver travels from Durban to Johannesburg. What is the total distance he
covers? (2)

3.3.2 Calculate the distance between Esctourt and Durban. (2)

3.3.3 Asanda board the bus in Durban to her home. The driver drives at an average speed of

You may use the following formula: DISTANCE= SPEED × TIME. (4)

3.4. Sue, who lives in Cape Town, works in Retreat. She uses the 501 train to get to work. The rail
distance between Cape Town and Retreat is 12,4km. The timetable for this train is given
below.

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Use the information above to answer the questions below:

3.4.1 If the train stops at every station for thirty seconds, calculate the actual travelling time
between Woodstock and Koeberg Road (3)

3.4.2 Give a reason for there being no arrival time for Cape Town (2)

3.4.3 Calculate the average speed (in km/h) that the train travels at, from Cape Town to
Retreat. (Ignore the time taken up by the stops at stations)
You may use the formula: Average speed = Distance ÷ time (3)
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QUESTION 4
4.1 Mr. Victor, a small farmer in the urban area of Tsheseng has a small vegetation garden to provide his
neighborhood with vegetables. He installed a reservoir tank for water since there is water shedding
around his area. Below is the picture of the tank he decided to install for the irrigation of his garden
and the sketch of the garden.

mdpi.com

ecograms.com
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Volume of a cylindrical tank:
1ft = 0.3048m 1m3 =1000l

4.1.1 Define the term capacity in the given context. (2)

4.1.2 Determine the height of the reservoir (tower and the tank) from the ground in metres. (2)

4.1.3 If 1litre = 0.264172 US Gallon, determine the capacity of the tank in litres. Round your
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 answer to the nearest litre. (3)

4.1.4 If the capacity of the cylindrical part of the tank is two thirds of the full capacity. Calculate to
the nearest litre the capacity of the cylindrical part of the tank. (3)

4.1.5 Determine the radius of the tank to the nearest centimeter. (7)
4.1.6 Mr Victor has installed a borehole that fills the tank to its capacity in one (1) day. Calculate
the rate at which the tank is filled in hours per litre. (3)

4.1.7 Mr Victor claimed that it takes four days to empty the tank. if he irrigates the garden twice a
day with the tank full to its capacity. The irrigation rate is 100litres per square metre
( ). Verify if his statement is valid. (10)

4.2 Mr Victor owns the house with the following plan that he built from the money he raised from the
sales of vegetables. Study the house plan and answer the questions that are based on it.

stkittvilla.com
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Dimensions of a window: 2m by 1.8m
Height of the walls: 3m

4.2.1 Calculate the missing value of A (3)

4.2.2 Determine how many sliding doors does the house have. (2)

4.2.3 Calculate the amount of space occupied by the house in . (3)

4.2.4 Mr Victor wants to renovate the master bedroom by painting it. If the items in the master
bedroom are movable and the windows are not going to be painted. Calculate the area to
be painted. You may use the formula:
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 (7)

4.2.5 Mr Victor claimed that it is going to require him ten buckets of 20litres of paint to
renovate the whole master bedroom. If one bucket of paint has a spread rate of (7)
. Verify by means of calculations if his claim is valid.
NB: one coat of paint will be applied.

4.2.6 He budgeted R5000 for renovation. The labour costs R15 per m2 and the bucket of paint
cost R236 each. Verify whether the budget will be enough for the renovation. Show all
calculations. (5)
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MAPS AND PLANS

Maps and Plans

Number scale
1: 200 0000
Identify the type of scale.
Explain the meaning of the given scale.
Use the given scale to calculate the actual/ map distance.
Learners will be expected to make measurements, with a ruler.
Bar Scale

Identify the type of scale.

Explain the meaning of the given scale.
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 Use the given scale to calculate the actual/ map distance.
Learners will be expected to make measurements, with a ruler.
Convert a bar scale to a number scale

When asked to give a General direction; you must use compass/ cardinal points.
Explain the direction: normally about 4-5 marks, explain now step by step.
In a house/floor plan, the rooms that are facing North; are the rooms that will
receive more sunlight during the day.
Street maps with or without grid
National Map
Identify the National roads on the map (e.g. N1)
Regional roads (e.g. R59)
Metropolitan roads (e.g. M1)
Identify the towns along the road when travelling.
Use the given scale to calculate the actual distance between two place.
Provincial Map
Strip chart map
Elevation Maps
Residential or housing estate maps
Instructions/Assembly directions

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QUESTION 1
MAPS, PLANS AND OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OF THE PHYSICAL WORLD

1.1. Amanda works at WaRCOM Business Solutions in Amanzintoti. Annexure A shows a street
map of a suburb of Amanzimtoti in Durban.

Use Annexure A to answer the questions below.

1.1.1 -
Primary School. Identify the institution that is north of Moyeni Pre-Primary School. (2)

1.1.2 Amanda drives from her workplace to a business meeting. She turns left onto Park
Drive and takes a left turn. She then takes the first left turn and thereafter turns right.
Name the business premises that she arrives at. (2)

1.1.3 A national road runs through the middle of the map. Explain why the national road
appears to have 2 roads side by side. (2)

1.1.4 Measure the section of Ngobeni Road that lies between Marshall Road and Prince
Street. Calculate the actual distance in kilometres if the scale of the map is 1: 20 000. (3)

1.1.5 Amanda is in a hurry to get from her workplace to a

and she is forced to turn right into Park Road. Give her the directions to get to her
destination which is located on the corner of Prince Street and Ijuba Road. (3)

1.1.6 Amanda says that the probability of passing more than two intersections on the way
(3)

1.1.7 Give a reason why Amanda may choose to use Google Maps. (2)

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1.2 Amanda resides in a gated estate, Windrose Estates. A gated community is a form of residential
community containing strictly controlled entrances for all who enter the community. Use the map of
the Windrose Estates on Annexure B to answer the following questions.

Picture of an entrance to a gated estate

[Adapted from Business Times ]

1.2.1 Determine the number of houses that have been sold in the Windrose Estates.
(2)

1.2.2 Amanda lives in a premium home. Premium homes are large properties next to a
private park and woodland. She lives in the most northern home. Identify her house
number. (2)

1.2.3 Explain the function of the circular features on the map. (2)

1.2.4 What does the darkened strip on Meadowland Way represent? Give a reason for your
answer. (2)

1.2.5 The majority of estates utilise boom gates at the entrances. Why do you think
Amanda chooses to live in a gated estate? (2)

1.2.6 Amanda needs to drive back home from an outing to the pond. The map distance for
the drive is 38mm. Calculate the scale of the map as a unit ratio if the actual distance
is 2,4km. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
(4)

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ANNEXURE A QUESTION 1.1

Map of a suburb of Amanzintoti Adapted from Google Maps

NB The map is not drawn to scale.

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ANNEXURE B QUESTION 1.2
Map of Windrose Estates

Adapted from Windroseestates.ca/site-plan

NB: The map is not drawn to scale.

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QUESTION 3

3.1. Petros and Portia are newly married. They relocated to Cape Town from Kimberley. They
are planning to visit Kimberley during the next long weekend. Petros downloaded the map
shown below to assist with planning his trip.

MAP SHOWING THE ROUTE FROM CAPE TOWN TO BLOEMFONTEIN

Study the map above and answer the questions that follow.

3.1.1 Identify the type of map that Petros downloaded from the internet. (2)

3.1.2 State two ways that this map can help Petros to plan his trip to Kimberley. (4)

3.1.3 Identify three national routes shown on the map. (3)

3.2. On his way to Kimberley, Petros will travel to Britstown to visit friends. He will use the N12
to Britstown.

3.2.1 Describe the route that Petros will take from Cape Town to Kimberley. (3)

3.2.2 Calculate the distance from Cape Town to Kimberley via Britstown. (3)

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 3.2.3 Mary claimed that the route from Cape Town to Kimberley via the R48 is 200km
(5)

3.2.4 Petros travels at an average speed of 100km per hour. If he leaves Britstown at 06:45,
stops at Hopetown for 30 minutes, then proceeds to Kimberley, determine his
approximate time of arrival at Kimberley.
Leave your answer in 24-hour time format.

Use the formula: Time = (5)

3.3. Petros drives an Audi Q3. The fuel consumption of his car is 7,5litres /100km. His car has a
fuel tank capacity of 60 litres. His car consumes unleaded petrol (ULP 95)

FUEL PRICES FOR COASTAL AND INLAND-

JULY/AUGUST 2024

Adapted from www.citizen.co.za

3.3.1 Using the distance to Kimberley via Britstown, calculate the total amount of fuel that
Petros will require to complete a single trip to Kimberley. (3)

3.3.2 Petros claims that if he fills the fuel tank in Cape Town, he will not need to refuel
until he reaches Hopetown, shown on the map before Kimberley.
(5)
Use calculations to verify if Petros is correct.

3.3.3 Use the table showing the price of fuel to calculate the total cost of fuel for a single
trip to Kimberley if Petros fills his tank once using coastal fuel prices and once using
(5)
inland fuel prices.

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QUESTION 4

4.1 Mr Mkhize recently bought a house in Underberg. Below is a floor plan of the house.
The plan is drawn to scale.

Adapted from Source:www.ebay.com

Use the floor plan and answer the following questions.

4.1.1 Define the term floor plan according to the given context. (2)

4.1.2 Convert the total Area of the house to . (2)

4.1.3 State the number of internal doors on the floor plan and state which side they open
to when you exit the house? (2)

4.1.4 Mr Mkhize claims that 70% of the area of the bedroom is more than 6 804
000 . (5)
Verify with calculations if the claim is correct.

4.1.5 The inside dimensions of the house are given in both imperial and metric units.
State the benefit of providing both units. (2)

4.1.6 If the floor plan is reduced to 80% of the original size during the printing process,
use the total length of the southern wall to determine the original scale of the house. (5)

4.1.7 Hence, use the scale calculated above and verify if the measured total length on the
southern side is 13,56 cm when it is reduced to 80%. (4)
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 4.1.8 Define the phrase drawn to scale according to the context. (2)

4.1.9 Mr Mkhize decides to extend the house. What changes do you think he needs to
make to modernise the house. (2)

4.2
Mrs Mkhize has an apartment next to University of Zululand and is renting it to students.

[Adapted from
https :/www.hydepark.com]
Use the floor plan above to answer the following questions.

4.2.1 State the type of scale shown above. (2)

4.2.2 Give the general direction of the study relative to the kitchen. (2)

4.2.3 Explain the meaning of the scale shown above and give one advantage of it. (3)

4.2.4 Use the scale above to calculate the actual length of bedroom 1. (2)

4.2.5 (3)

4.2.6 Calculate the difference between the total area and internal area in (2)

4.2.7 Is the apartment a double storey? Provide a reason for your answer. (3)

4.2.8 Determine the area occupied by one car in the car bay. (2)

4.2.9 Determine the number of windows shown on the plan above. (2)

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 4.2.10 Identify the rooms that receive the sun when the sun sets. (2)

4.2.11 Determine the probability of selecting an odd number from the numbers appearing
on the scale. (2)

QUESTION 5
5.1
The layout plan given below is showing parking zones at OR Tambo Airport.

www.parkplans http.com
Use the layout plan above and answer the questions that follow.
5.1.1 Define the term layout plan according to the given context. (2)

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 5.1.2 Give the name of the parking zone where you will find the car rental at OR Tambo (2)
International Airport.

5.1.3 Identify the terminal where you will find the Gautrain. (2)

5.1.4 Give the general direction of parking 5 from the domestic terminal. (2)

5.2 The layout plan showing King Shaka Airport is shown below.

[Adapted from www.air plans http.com]

Study the layout plan above and answer the questions that follow.

5.2.1 State the type of a road that is M65. (2)

5.2.2 Determine the number of Accessibility Parking zones available at the airport. (2)

5.2.3 Explain why the road that passes through the passenger terminal has an arrow facing
in one direction only. (2)

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QUESTION 6

6. Sambulo works at Albany Bread Company in Pietermaritzburg. He is supervising the team that
packs bread in crates and packs it into the delivery truck.
LOAF OF BREAD BREAD CRATE

Weight: 700 grams

Dimensions: Dimensions:
Length: 26 cm Length: 76 cm
Width: 12,5 cm Width: 54 cm
Height: 11 cm Height: 18 cm

DELIVERY TRUCK

Dimensions:
Length: 6.0 m
Width: 2,8 m
Height: 3,2 m

[source://www.albany.co.za/en]

Use the information above to answer the questions that follow.

6.1 Determine the weight of bread in kilograms. (2)

6.2 Calculate the perimeter of the floor of the delivery truck in m2

You may use the following formula:
Perimeter = 2 (Length + Width) (2)

6.3 Calculate the maximum number of loaves (in dozens) that can be placed in each crate if the
width of the bread is packed alongside the length of the crate (6)

6.4 Calculate the volume of the delivery truck in cm3

You may use the formula: (4)
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 Volume = Length × Width × Height

6.5 Sambulo claims that if the truck is loaded to the maximum, more than 7 000 loaves of bread
can be packed.
Verify with calculations if his claim is correct. (4)

6.6 Give ONE reason why we round down when dealing with packaging. (2)
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QUESTION 7

7. Mr Ximba buys cylindrical bales from TWK Animal Feeds to feed his cows during dry seasons.
CYLINDRICAL BALE RECTANGULAR TRAILER

Diameter: 1,5 m Length: 6,50 m

Length: 1,05 m Width: 2,20 m
[Adapted from: www.bing.com/images]

Use the information and picture above to answer the questions that follow.

7.1 Define the term diameter according to the given context. (2)

7.2 Calculate the floor area of the loading part of the trailer.
You may use the formula:
Area of rectangle = Length × Width
(3)

7.3 Calculate the number of bales that can fit in the base of the trailer if the length of the bale is
placed alongside the width of the trailer. (5)

7.4 Mr Ximba can only pack bales into three layers on top of each other.
Determine the height of the trailer. (2)

7.5 Give ONE reason why bales are produced in a cylindrical shape. (2)
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QUESTION 8

8.1 Asanda bought a table for her restaurant. The diagram below is given with instructions to
assemble the table.

www.andersonGM.com

Study the diagram above and answer the questions that follow.

8.1.1 Write the name of the item being assembled in the picture. (2)

8.1.2 Determine the number of screws required to assemble one table. (2)

8.1.3 List the tools that can be used to assemble the table. (2)

8.1.4 Identify the three components that are needed to assemble the table. (2)

8.1.5 Asanda claims that if a table has 2 poles, 8 screws are needed to assemble the
diagram. Verify if the statement is correct. (3)

8.1.6 Determine the probability of using a hammer tool to assemble the table. Give your
answer as a percentage. (2)

8.2
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Below is the picture of the leaflet that came out with the bed.

DIAGRAM AND INSTRUCTION TO ASSEMBLE A BED

www.Asssuredcomfortbed.com

Study the picture and instructions to answer the questions that follow.

8.2.1 Determine the number of screws required to assemble the bed. (2)

8.2.2 Identify the tools required to assemble the bed. (2)

8.2.3 Calculate the number of side rails required to assemble 60 beds. (3)

Match each written step with an explanation that describes it.

8.2.4 EXPLANATION STEPS
(a) Decorative side should face towards bed deck. 1
(b) Install the wooden side rails. 2
(c) Plug in power cord. 3
(d) Use wrench to fasten the foot rail. 4 (4)

8.2.5 Explain the importance of steps 1 and 4 in the diagram. (4)

8.2.6 Determine the probability of selecting the headboard from the total number of parts. (3)
Write your answer as a decimal number to one decimal place.

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