# Accounting Grade 12 Paper 2 NSC November 2020 Memo (English)

> Grade 12 Accounting Paper 2 memorandum from the NSC November Exam 2020 (English), 10 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.

- Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p2-nov-2020-memo-eng-2-1/998acbef-c6b5-4004-962d-891af9450147
- Updated: 2026-09-27
- Subject: Accounting
- Grade: Grade 12
- Document type: Memorandum
- Year: 2020
- Exam period: NSC November Exam
- Paper: 2
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 10

Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [Accounting](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/accounting) › [Accounting Grade 12 Paper 2 NSC November 2020 Memo (English)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p2-nov-2020-memo-eng-2-1/998acbef-c6b5-4004-962d-891af9450147)

## About this document

Accounting · Grade 12 · NSC November Exam · 2020. Memorandum, 10 pages. Read online or download the PDF.

Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there.

## Document text

Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction.

### Page 1

Downloaded from hlayiso.com

                                          NATIONAL
                                     SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                               GRADE 12

                                           ACCOUNTING P2

                                         NOVEMBER 2020(2)

                                      MARKING GUIDELINES
MARKS: 150
MARKING PRINCIPLES:
1.    Unless otherwise stated in the marking guidelines, penalties for foreign items are applied only if the
      candidate is not losing marks elsewhere in the question for that item (no penalty for misplaced item).
      No double penalty applied.
2.    Penalties for placement or poor presentation (e.g. details) are applied only if the candidate is earning
      marks on the figures for that item.
3.    Full marks for correct answer. If answer incorrect, mark the workings provided.
4.    If a pre-adjustment figure is shown as a final figure, allocate the part-mark for the working for that
      figure (not the method mark for the answer). Note: if figures are stipulated in memo for components of
      workings, these do not carry the method mark for final answer as well.
5.    Unless otherwise indicated, the positive or negative effect of any figure must be considered to award
      the mark. If no + or – sign or bracket is provided, assume that the figure is positive.
6.    Where indicated, part-marks may be awarded to differentiate between differing qualities of answers
      from candidates.
7.    This memorandum is not for public distribution, as certain items might imply incorrect treatment. The
      adjustments made are due to nuances in certain questions.
8.    Where penalties are applied, the marks for that section of the question cannot be a final negative.
9.    Where method marks are awarded for operation, the marker must inspect reasonableness of answer.
10.   Operation means 'check operation'. 'One part correct' means operation and one part correct. Note:
      check operation must be +, -, x, ÷, or per memo.
11.   In calculations, do not award marks for workings if numerator & denominator are swapped – this also
      applies to ratios.
12.   In awarding method marks, ensure that candidates do not get full marks for any item that is incorrect
      at least in part. Indicate with a .
13.   Be aware of candidates who provide valid alternatives beyond the marking guideline. Note that one
      comment could contain different aspects.
14.   Codes: f = foreign item; p = placement/presentation.

                        These marking guidelines consist of 10 pages.

Copyright reserved                                                                            Please turn over

### Page 2

Downloaded from hlayiso.com
  Accounting/P2                                                2                                   DBE/November 2020(2)
                                                    NSC – Marking Guidelines

  QUESTION 1
1.1     VAT

1.1.1                                               Workings                                          Answer

              (a)                              89 700 – 78 000                                       11 700 

                                          12 400 x 15% or 15/100
              (b)              one mark for both figures only if all workings are correct
                                            and no other operations done
                                                                                                     1 860 
                                             & if there is no final answer
                                   210 x 115/15 OR                   1 400 + 210
              (c)              one mark for both figures only if all workings are correct
                                            and no other operations done
                                                                                                     1 610 
                                             & if there is no final answer

                         149 500 two marks
                     (158 700 – 9 200)  x 15/115                                                   19 500
              (d)                                                                                 must be x by 15/115
                                                                                                 & one other part correct
                     OR 20 700 – 1 200
                           two marks     one mark
                                                                                                                                  9

1.1.2    Comment on this practice and provide Amahle advice.
                     COMMENT                             ADVICE 
                part marks for incomplete / unclear / partial comment
              Unethical to use money not earned by the                             Keep proper records / ensure
               business to pay running / operational costs                           that the funds are always
              The business is an agent of SARS and                                  available to make payments
               must make payments timeously                                         Note submission dates and plan
              The business can be fined (penalties) for                             in advance.
               non-compliance / evasion / manipulation /                            Only use business funds to
               deferring of payment of VAT                                           cover business commitments /
              It could result in a more extensive                                   work within the budget
               investigation for irregularities in the future
              This is rolling over of cash / evasion; which
               could escalate to a serious problem.                                                                               3

  Copyright reserved                                                                                           Please turn over

### Page 3

Downloaded from hlayiso.com
  Accounting/P2                                           3                                           DBE/November 2020(2)
                                               NSC – Marking Guidelines

1.2     CREDITORS' RECONCILIATION
                                                                                         Accept brackets for negative amounts
                                                          or Dr (-) and Cr (+) in the CL and Dr (+) and Cr (-) on the statement
1.2.1                                     Creditors' Ledger
                                                                                            Statement
                                        Account of Thembeka
                                                                                         of Account from
                                           Suppliers in the
                                                                                       Thembeka Suppliers
                                        Books of Ekasi Traders
                 Balance                            117 200                                       157 400
                     (a)                           – 49 100 
                                                                                              13 100 – 10 300     
                     (b)                                                                           + 2 800        No part
                                                                                                                  marks

                     (c)                           + 12 500 
                     (d)                                                                           – 6 400 
                                             – 9 700   – 9 700
                     (e)                    one mark one mark        
                                                    –19 400
                                                                                                                                    9
                     (f)                                                                         – 92 600 
                                                      61 200               *                       61 200
                                             *Both totals: inspect. Must include opening balances; can be different amounts
                                                             -1 for foreign items per line provided a mark is scored on that line
                                                             (i.e. max could be -6) accept fully correct answers on wrong lines

1.2.2   What should the owner say to Bradley regarding this incident? Explain
        TWO points.

        Any TWO valid explanations                      part marks for incomplete / unclear / partial answers

        Do not accept theft or firing / drawings as an explanation

           He should not take advantage of his position in management / abuse of
            authority / possible conflict of interest
           This can be viewed as wrong (i.e. unethical or devious)
           Against business policy i.e. all transactions must be authorised and
            documented / compromising internal controls
           He must pay back the money / he could open an account with the business
            and purchase the goods
           He could negotiate with the owner in advance to get a special price or at cost
           He could be liable for disciplinary action (warning) and could tarnish his good
            reputation
           Suspension / warning of dismissal / demotion will be considered (if caught
            again).
                                                                                                                                    4

                                                   TOTAL MARKS
                                                              25

  Copyright reserved                                                                                              Please turn over

### Page 4

Downloaded from hlayiso.com
Accounting/P2                                              4                                       DBE/November 2020(2)
                                                NSC – Marking Guidelines

QUESTION 2

2.1      PERFECT FIT MANUFACTURERS

2.1.1    PRODUCTION COST STATEMENT
         FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021
                                                  For misplaced items, award part-marks for workings but not on answer

          Direct material cost 1 575 000 + 75 000                                              1 650 000 
                                                                                              one part correct

          Direct labour cost                                         Prime cost – DMC             900 000 
          Prime cost                                                                           2 550 000
                                                               one mark one mark
          Factory overhead cost                             - 117 600 + 98 000
                                                                                                  516 000 
                                                           (117 600 x 5/6) – 117 600
                                                                                              one part correct
                                518 800  + 16 800  – 19 600 
                                      25 200 x 2/3 or 25 200 – 8 400

          Total manufacturing cost                                      Prime + FOHC           3 066 000 
          Work-in-progress (beginning)                                                            230 000 

                                                                                               3 296 000

          Work-in-progress (end)                                TCP – sub-total above           (104 000) 
                                           For bracket check if operation is +ve or -ve   don’t accept 230 000

          Total cost of production                                     7 600 x R420            3 192 000 
                                                                                                no part marks                14

2.1.2    Calculate: Gross profit earned on sale of shirts.
                                               Workings                                                 Answer
                                                         see 2.1.1          400 x 420                1 494 000 
         4 860 000 – (342 000 + 3 192 000  – 168 000 )                                           one part correct
                                               3 366 000 three marks                                 Must be
                                                                                                     Sales – COS
         OR:         (900 x 220)           + (7 200 x 180)                                           2nd method:
                  one mark one mark           one mark    one mark
                                                                                                     Must be 2 batches
                   198 000 two marks          1 296 000 two marks
                                                                                                                              5
         ALSO: Accept T-account
         Calculate: Mark-up % achieved on shirts
                                               Workings                                                 Answer
              see 2.1.2 above
                1 494 000          x 100
                3 366 000 see 2.1.2                                                                      44,4%
          (342 000 + 3 192 000 – 168 000)
                                                                                                          
         Inspect correct transfer of totals from above;                                              one part correct
                                                                                                     must be GP ÷ COS
         x 100 is not ‘one part correct’ for the method mark
                                                                                                     Sign not needed
         OR: 3 366 000 x (100+y/100) = 4 860 000                     y = 44,4%
                                                                                                                              2

Copyright reserved                                                                                               Please turn over

### Page 5

Downloaded from hlayiso.com
Accounting/P2                                             5                                        DBE/November 2020(2)
                                               NSC – Marking Guidelines

2.2     LEATHER MANUFACTURERS
         PURSES:
2.2.1    Calculate the break-even point for purses for the year ended
         28 February 2021.
                           Workings                         Answer
             R936 000                                 23 400 units 
           R295 – R255                                  one part correct
             R40 two marks
                                                       must be FC ÷ Contrib/u                                              4
                                                                                           Must not be R, c, % etc
                                                                                         Assume units if no other sign

2.2.2    Comment on the level of production achieved and the break-even
         point for purses for 2021. Quote figures.
         Compulsory response: Do not mark optional responses if marks are earned on compulsory response
         Comparison of BEP to level of production for 2021  Figures  

         Optional responses: Max two marks in total (mark one optional response only)
         Comparison of BEP 2021 to 2020 with figures
         OR: Comparison of Production 2021 to 2020 with figures

         Expected responses for 4 marks:
             The business produced 600 units more than break-even / profit on 600 units /
              R24 000 extra profit
             BEP compared to production reflects a profit on 600 units in 2021 compared
              to a profit on 1 100 units in 2020 / this is a decrease in profits on 500 units
              (1100 – 600) in 2021 compared to 2020
         Expected response for 2 marks in total:
             Production increased by 2 000 units (24 000 – 22 000) / to 24 000 units / by
              9% and/or BEP increased by 2 500 units (23 400– 20 900) / to 23 400 / by
              12%                                                                                                          4

2.2.3    Apart from inflation and wage increases, provide TWO other possible
         reasons for the increase in the direct labour cost per unit for purses.
         TWO valid reasons             Explanations not needed
             Overtime paid at higher rates endorsed or approved / bonus for good
              performance or extra time / negotiate higher fringe benefits / targets not met
              during normal time / overtime was needed to meet targets
             Low productivity of workers (not productive or efficient)
             Interruptions (due to malfunctioning machines / load-shedding / COVID-19
              lockdown
             Higher qualifications of workers / employed higher-skilled workers
             Poorly trained workers / lack of supervision / time wasted in re-doing work.
         Do not accept: Employ more workers (their inefficiency is the problem) / increase in demand                       4

2.2.4    Give TWO reasons for the decrease in the direct material cost per unit
         for purses.
         Any TWO valid reasons               
             Cheaper (new) or local suppliers used
             Took advantage of bulk discounts / negotiated discounts
             Better supervision / less wastage / better control over issuing / use of material
             Better cutting methods / use patterns or technology / better skilled workers /
              better training of workers
             Cheaper transport costs / petrol costs / using own transport                                                 2

Copyright reserved                                                                                            Please turn over

### Page 6

Downloaded from hlayiso.com
Accounting/P2                                              6                                        DBE/November 2020(2)
                                                NSC – Marking Guidelines

         JACKETS:
2.2.5    Explain why the direct material cost per unit for jackets would
         probably increase if raw material is imported. State TWO points.
         TWO valid points           
             Additional / increase in transport costs e.g. freight, shipping
             High quality material not available locally
             Custom duties / import duties / taxes
             Better packaging
             Different / weak exchange rate                                                                               2
         Provide figures to prove that Tello was correct about the effect this
         decision would have on the cost of the jackets.
                                                                                   
         Direct material cost per unit increased (from R180) to R360 / by 100% /
         by R180 / it doubled. (Note: could mention effect on total Variable Cost).                                        2
2.2.6    Calculate the % increase in the selling price of the jackets.
                                      Workings                                                  Answer
          1 170 – 780                                                                          50% 
             390             x 100                                                           one part correct
             780                1                                                    must be expressed as percent
                                                                                            sign not necessary
         x 100 is not ‘one part correct’ for the method mark                       difference in SP must be numerator      3

2.2.7    Explain the impact of the increase in the selling price of jackets on the sales and
         profit. Quote figures or calculations.
         ONE reason  part marks for incomplete / unclear / partial answers figures  
          Units produced and sold decreased by 2 719 units / (from 6 350) to 3 631 /
            by 42,8%.
          The BEP dropped by 1 250 units / from 5 000 to 3 750 / by 25%
          Made loss on 119 units in 2021 and profit on 1 350 units in 2020 / sales
            dropped from R4 953 000 to R4 248 270 / by R704 730 / by 14,2%
         For candidates who pick up the reversed figures in BEP/Production:
             OR 1 250 units less / from 5 000 – 3 750 / by 25%
             OR 2 719 units less / from 6 350 – 3 631 / by 42,8%
             OR Made a loss on1 350 units in 2020 and a profit on 119 units in 2020 / sales
              increased from R3 900 000 to R4 387 500 / by R487 500 / by 12,5%                                             4
2.2.8    Tello wants to increase profits on jackets by an additional R250 000 in the next
         financial year. Assuming the cost structure remains the same, calculate the total
         number of additional units he must produce to achieve this target.
                                                                       Note: mark this question independently of Q2.2.7
                                           Workings                                                  Answer
          250 000                        Accept 4 163 two marks –3 631 one mark                 532 units 
           470                         (1 706 250 + 250 000) ÷ 470                              one part correct
         1 170 – 700
         ALTERNATIVE: For candidates who pick up reversed figures in BEP
         and production i.e. move from loss to profit; Do not penalise for using /
         not using a previous loss.                                                            OR: 651 units
         OR: 532 + 119                            OR:
                                                250 000 + 55 930                                                           4
                                                     470
         OR: Use BEP calculation to calculate the units                                         OR: 413 units
             Accept 4 163 two marks –3 750 one mark
                       (1 706 250 + 250 000) ÷ 470

                                                     TOTAL MARKS
                                                               50

Copyright reserved                                                                                              Please turn over

### Page 7

Downloaded from hlayiso.com
Accounting/P2                                                  7                                         DBE/November 2020(2)
                                                    NSC – Marking Guidelines

QUESTION 3
3.1    DEBTORS' COLLECTION SCHEDULE FOR MARCH TO MAY 2021                                                                     *one part correct

                            CREDIT SALES                      MARCH                         APRIL                       MAY
           MONTHS
                                 R                              R                             R                          R
       January                   204 750                            16 380

       February                  250 250                           125 125                   20 020

       March                     364 000                           136 864                  182 000                  29 120 
       April                     409 500                                                    153 972                204 750 

       May                       500 500                                                    Credit sales         188 188 
                                                                                             x 40% x 94%         if CrS x 0,376
                           If not shown, give marks
                                                                   278 369                  335 992                 422 058 
                                on final answer                                                                      Operation*                   9
3.2    AMOUNTS FOR THE CASH BUDGET                                                                                  *one part correct

                                                         Workings                                                       Amount
           (a)       Cash sales for April
                                
                     630 000 x 35%                                                                                  
                                                                                                                    R220 500
                                    April credit sales
                                                                                                                    Accuracy mark to
                     OR: 630 000 – 409 500               OR: 360 000 x 175/100 x 35%
                           one mark       one mark            (       one mark          )   one mark
                                                                                                                    deal with part-mark
                                                                                                                    inconsistency
                     OR: 409 500 x 35/65                                                                                                3
                           one mark      one mark
           (b)       Increase in loan from Janet Bloom
                     (2 625 – 1 365)                                                                                *
                                                                  OR 1260 x 100/9 x 12
                                                                                                                    R168 000
                     1 260 ÷ 0,09 x 12                               OR 1 260 x 12 / 9%                             One part correct
                                                                          two marks           one mark
                                                                     OR 350 000          – 182 000
                                                                                                                                        4
                     Be alert to different method of calculation
                                                                     (2 625 / 0,09 x 12) – (1 365 / 0,09 x 12)
           (c)       Salaries for April 2021
                                                                If assumed that extra assistant did not get        *
                                                                   the 5% increase, then answer will be:
                       22 400 x 3/2 x 1,05                                                                          R35 280
                                                                   22 400 x 105%                                    One part correct
                     OR: 11 760 x 3                                    23 520 + 11 200 = 34 720                     Apply rule 4
                     22 400 / 2 X 1,05                                 two marks    one mark
                                                                                                                                        4
                     OR: (11 200 + 22 400) x 1,05
                           Be alert to other combinations of figures e.g. R1 120, R23 520, R33 600

           (d)       Rent expense for March 2021
                                                                                                                  36 000 *
                                                                                                                    One part correct
                     39 960 x 100/111 OR 39 960 ÷ 111% OR 39 960 ÷ 1,11
                                                    OR 39 960 – 3 960                                                                         14
                                                                                                                                        3
3.3    Explain the decisions that the directors took regarding the budgeted and actual
       expenditure for advertising in May 2021. Quote figures or calculations.
       Explanation on budget  Figures                    Explanation on actual expenditure  Figures 
       Expected response for 4 marks:
           Advertising budget increased by R18 000 / (from R12 000) to R30 000 / by 150%.
           Actual expenditure on Advertising exceeded the budget by R12 000 / from R30 000
            to R42 000 / by 40%                                                                                                                   4

Copyright reserved                                                                                                      Please turn over

### Page 8

Downloaded from hlayiso.com
Accounting/P2                                     8                                DBE/November 2020(2)
                                       NSC – Marking Guidelines

       The directors ask you for a report on the effect that the advertising
       decisions have actually had on customers and sales in May 2021.
       Provide TWO points that you would include in your report. Quote figures
       or calculations.
       Explanation on customers  Figures          Explanation on sales  Figures 
       Expected responses for 4 marks:
        Customers: The actual was 135 / 25 more (than the 110 expected) / 22,7%
         more / the business projected an increase of 20 customers / budget for
         22,2% increase in customers, but actual increase (April to May) is 50%
        Sales: The actual sales were less than budget by R80 000 (from R770 000)
         to R690 000 by 10,4%.                                                                                4
       Explain how the decline in the national economy has affected the average
       amount that customers spent in May 2021. Quote figures.
       ONE explanation  with figures  
       Expected response for three marks:
        The average sales were budgeted at R7 000 per customer but this actually dropped
          to R5 111 per customer (690 000 /135)
        It appears that the increase in advertising has attracted many new customers (25)
          who do not have the same spending power as the company's traditional customers /
          sales per customer decreased (they spend R5 111 instead of R7 000 each)
        More customers are repairing dresses rather than buying new ones. Fee income
          exceeded budget by R6 000 (R21 000 – R15 000) / 40%. Sales of new dresses
          were R80 000 less than the budget (10,4%).
       Expected responses for one mark:
       Customers might be window-shopping / spending less / more buying on credit                             3
       Comment on whether the consumable stores have been well controlled or
       not. Quote figures or calculations.
       Response for two marks: Comment which shows that consumable stores used were
       well controlled and are compared to fee income, with any valid figures provided.
       Response for one mark: Comment which shows that consumable stores were
       overspent without being compared to fee income, with any valid figures provided.
       Response for no mark: Comment which shows that consumable stores were
       overspent without being compared to fee income, with no figures provided.
       Expected response for full marks: Mark comment & figures independently
        Consumable stores were budgeted at 28% (R4 200 ÷ R15 000) of fee income, while
           actual amount spent was 26% of actual fee income (R5 520 ÷ R21 000).
        Consumable stores exceeded the budget by 31,4% / by R1 320 (R5 520 – R4 200)
           while fee income exceeded the budget by 40% / by R6 000 (R21 000 – R15 000)                        2

3.4    Calculate the reduction in the area rented (in square metres).
                                   Workings                                              Answer
       Reduction in rent = R39 960 – R31 968 = R7 992
       R39 960 /120 m2 = R333        Reduction in area = R7 992 ÷ R333                 24 m2 *
                                                                                     one part correct
                                two marks                      two marks               If final answer is
                                                                                         R333 or 96m2
       OR: 120 – (R31 968 ÷ 333)              OR: 120 x        20%                        only 2 marks
                        96 two marks                  7 992 / 39 960
                                              answer expressed as m2 Sign not needed                          4

                                            TOTAL MARKS
                                                 40
Copyright reserved                                                                         Please turn over

### Page 9

Downloaded from hlayiso.com
Accounting/P2                                                  9                                           DBE/November 2020(2)
                                                    NSC – Marking Guidelines

QUESTION 4
4.1
            4.1.1         Weighted average                       accept recognisable abbreviations

            4.1.2         FIFO 
            4.1.3         Specific identification 
            4.1.4         Perpetual system             don’t accept PS
                                                                                                                                   4
4.2     LOTUS ACCESSORIES
4.2.1   Calculate: Value of closing stock for gas lamps (using FIFO)
                                Workings                                                                    Answer
        (220 – 40)                               (270 – 180)
            (180 x R80)                      +      (90  x R75)                                     R21 150 *
             R14 400 three marks         If adds up to 270 R 6 750 two marks                             *one part correct
                                                                                                         Must be 2 batches         6
        Calculate: Stockholding period in days of gas lamps (using closing stock)
                                                               *one part correct; 365 is not regarded as ‘one part correct’
                                               Workings                                                     Answer
        Using totals:
                        21 150  see above         x 365                                            42,5 days *
                                                                                                    Must be x by 365
        12 650  + 193 500  – 3 200  – 21 150  see above                                         one part correct
                                 181 800        (40 x 80)                                           Accept 42 or 43 days

        OR:         Using units:                                                                    OR
                     270 one mark x 365                                                             45,2 days
                    2 180 four marks                                                                Accept 45 days

        OR:                   270            x 365
                    (230 + 2 750 – 40 – 270)                                                        OR
                              or 2 940 – 270
                                 2 670                                                              36,9 days
                                                                                                    Accept 37 days
        OR:                   270            x 365
                    (230 + 2 770 – 40 – 270)                                                        OR
                            or 2 960 – 270                                                          36,6 days
                               2 690
                    Answer must be reflected in days, but ‘days’ does not have to be specified
                                                                                                    Accept 37 days                 6

4.2.2   Alex suspects that the stock of gas lamps are not well controlled. Calculate
        the number of gas lamps missing.
                               Workings                                Answer
        One mark in total
        230 + 2 750 – 40
                                                            One mark in total
                                                            230 + 2 770 – 40
                                                                                                             490 
                                                                                                          one part correct
        2 940  – 2 180  – 270                            2 960 – 2 180              – 270                 OR 510                4
4.2.3   What should Alex say to his brother when dealing with this matter? Provide
        TWO points.    Give TWO valid points   part marks for incomplete, unclear or partial
        answers

             His actions are unethical / illegal / theft / compromises business profitability
             Tell him he can face dismissal / disciplinary action
             He must reimburse Alex for the loss
             It is a conflict of interest / he is taking advantage of being a family member /
              enriching himself at the expense of the business and he must stop this practice
             He should not be expected to be treated differently and he will be subject to
              the rules and procedures of the business
             All stock movements must be recorded / declared in advance
             Output VAT not paid over to SARS (which is a criminal offence)                                                       4

Copyright reserved                                                                                                     Please turn over

### Page 10

Downloaded from hlayiso.com
Accounting/P2                                   10                                         DBE/November 2020(2)
                                      NSC – Marking Guidelines

4.2.4 Calculate the closing stock value for gas stoves on 30 April 2021
      (using the specific identification method).
                            Workings                       Answer
         59 400 + 13 860                    42 000 + 32 200
       280 – 132                          160 – 54
       (148 x R495)             +      (106 x R700)                                R147 460 *
       73 260 two marks                    74 200 two marks                             *one part correct
                                                                                        Must be 2 models
                                                                                                                 5

4.2.5 Alex thinks he should stop selling gas stoves as they are causing a
      liquidity problem and the profit is low. Provide figures to support his
      opinion.
       Any valid opinion  Figure 
       Possible responses:      Be alert to candidates who focus on one model only (different figures)

        Too much cash tied up in stock, R147 460 see 4.2.4
        Total profit on gas stoves is low R54 060 (R38 940 + R15 120)
        Low turnover rate / only 186 units sold, of 440 available / 42,3%.
        Too much stock on hand, 254 units.                                                                      2
       Explain TWO points to convince him NOT to discontinue trading in
       gas stoves.
       Any TWO valid points         part marks for incomplete, unclear or partial answers

          He is achieving a 60% profit on B-Lite and a 40% profit on Smart.
          He could reduce the mark-up to increase sales (recognising the state of
           the economy and his customers).
          These stock items are durable and can be sold in the future.
          The trend is to move towards gas because of load shedding – demand
           will increase in the future.
          Customers may not be aware that he is selling these products / he must
           advertise more extensively
          A variety of stock will attract more customers
          Gas is cheaper than electricity                                                                       4

                                          TOTAL MARKS
                                                     35

                                                                                                            TOTAL: 150

Copyright reserved

## Related documents

- [Accounting P2 NSC Nov 2020 Answer Book Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p2-nsc-nov-2020-answer-book-afr-2/4cac0f65-ae9d-4da2-b413-d8c18d44450a) — Accounting · Addendum · 2020 · Afr
- [ACCOUNTING P2 GR12 MEMO SEPT 2020 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p2-gr12-memo-sept-2020-english/b6d54b19-200a-4cbf-aaad-8df18fd74e19) — Accounting · Memo · 2020 · Eng
- [2020 FS Prelim P2 Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/2020-fs-prelim-p2-memo/69f20652-9cb5-4b56-9da4-77702b5cf90a) — Accounting · Memo · 2020
- [Accounting P2 Nov 2025 MG Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-accounting-2025-nsc-november-exam-memorandum-paper-2/4c11fbd4-960d-4f11-8cb5-c00f8f2cb8b5) — Accounting · Memo · 2025 · Afr
- [Accounting P1 NSC Nov 2020 Answer Book Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-nsc-nov-2020-answer-book-afr-2/f42d3e7f-93f7-42d0-9ab9-a62420582442) — Accounting · Addendum · 2020 · Afr
- [ACCOUNTING P2 GR12 ANSWERBOOK SEPT2020 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p2-gr12-answerbook-sept2020-english/7c7795c6-891d-43ba-bdd7-60bcccc8c166) — Accounting · Addendum · 2020 · Eng

## More from Grade 12 Accounting

- [Accounting](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting/8f42a6a4-9593-4d36-86b1-d890dd1bb1bf) — Guide
- [ACCOUNTING P1 GR12 AB JCT ENG D watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-gr12-ab-jct-eng-d-watermark/77ae8297-53f7-47b3-8e29-57bd38f30483) — Addendum · 2025 · Eng
- [ACCOUNTING P1 GR12 QP JCT 2025 AFR D watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-gr12-qp-jct-2025-afr-d-watermark/c6a5692b-3cb0-464b-bb82-67d6ce83bfdd) — QP · 2025 · Afr
- [ACCOUNTING P1 GR12 QP JCT 2025 ENG D watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-gr12-qp-jct-2025-eng-d-watermark/84d92eb0-f5bd-4442-bb6d-c55cdc52e25d) — QP · 2025 · Eng
- [ACCOUNTING P2 QP GR12 JCT 2025 ENG D watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p2-qp-gr12-jct-2025-eng-d-watermark/13425f71-aba6-4328-b084-d9b108884315) — QP · 2025 · Eng
- [Accounting P1 (English) June 2025 Answer Book](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-english-june-2025-answer-book/7e96e433-56f8-43a1-9a38-c68c465746dd) — Addendum · 2025 · Eng

## Collection

- [Grade 12 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/past-papers)

---

Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. When citing, link the page URL above, not a PDF or /api/ URL.
