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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PREPARATORY EXAMINATION
2021
MARKING GUIDELINES
MATHEMATICAL LITERACY P1 (10601)
Codes Explanation
M Method
MA Method with Accuracy
CA Consistent Accuracy
A Accuracy
C Conversion
D Define
J Justification/Reason/Explain/Conclusion
S Simplification
Reading from a table OR a graph OR a diagram
RT/RD/RG
OR a map OR a plan
F Choosing the correct formula
SF Substitution in a formula
O Opinion
Penalty, e.g. for no units, incorrect rounding-off,
P
etc.
R Rounding-off
NP No penalty for rounding-off OR omitting units
KEY TO TOPIC SYMBOLS:
F = Finance; M = Measurement; MP = Maps, Plans and other representations.
DH = Data Handling; P = Probability
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Mathematical Literacy Grade 12 P1 Gauteng Mock 2021 Memo
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QUESTION 1
Q ANSWER EXPLANATION LEVEL
1.1
1.1.1 Multi-tank SA A 2 A Correct answer (2) F1
1.1.2 Unemployment Insurance Fund A 2A Correct answer (2) F1
1.1.3 MA 1 MA Multiplying by 1%
A 1 A Answer
OR
F1
MA
= R127,90 A (2)
1.1.4 1 MA Multiplying by 60%
A 1 A Correct answer
OR
1 MA Multiplying by 60%
A 1 A Correct answer
F1
OR
1MA Subtracting the correct
amount
R12 790 – R5 116 1A Correct answer
= R7 674 (2)
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Q ANSWER EXPLANATION LEVEL
1.1.5 He will have less money to spend. J 2J Justification
OR
His buying power will be reduced. F1
OR Accept any reasonable/
valid answer
He will buy less goods/food/petrol. (2)
1.1.6 A 1MA Multiplying by 120%
A 1A Answer
OR
A 1MA Multiplying by 1,2
R21,50 × 1,2 = R25,80 A 1A Answer
F1
OR
1MA Adding R4,30
R21,50 × = R4,30 1A Answer
A
R21,50 + R4,30 = R25,80 A (2)
1.1.7 1MA dividing by 0,046
1A Correct answer
A
OR F1
= R 8 695,652
R8 695,65 (2)
1.2
1.2.1 Discrete data only consists of whole numbers 2 O Correct explanation of
and continuous data consists of decimal both discrete and continuous DH1
numbers as well. O data.
(2)
1.2.2 Western Cape A 2A Answer (2) DH1
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Q ANSWER EXPLANATION LEVEL
1.2.3 Range = Maximum value – Minimum value 2RT Correct values
1A Answer
44 143 – 63 RT DH1
= 44 080 A Answer only, full marks (2)
1.2.4 205, 322, 362, 512, 1 177, 3 959, 10 597, 1M Arrangement
12 193, 44 143 M 1CA Answer
Median = 1 177 CA Penalty:
Penalise 1 mark if DH1
learner used all 10
provinces and got 844,5
Answer only, full marks (2)
1.2.5 205 + 322 + 362 + 512 + 1 177 + 3 959 + 1MA Addition
10 597 + 12 193 + 44 143 MA 1A Answer
DH1
= 73 470 A (2)
1.3
1.3.1 Males A 2A Answer (2) DH1
1.3.2 Bar Graph A 2A Answer (2) DH1
1.3.3 30 – 49 years old A 2A Answer (2) DH1
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QUESTION 2
Q ANSWER EXPLANATION LEVEL
2.1
2.1.1 It means that people 65 years and younger, 2J Reason explaining less
receiving an annual income of R83 100 or than R83 100 and does not F4
less, does not have to pay tax. J have to pay tax (2)
2.1.2 Income – pension – UIF = taxable income
M M
R60 000 (7,5% 1M Subtracting pension
CA 1M Subtracting UIF
M 1CA Answer
1M Multiplying by 12
CA
1CA Answer
OR
M
1M Multiplying by 12
R60 000 × 12 = R720 000 CA
1CA Answer
1M Subtracting pension
1M Subtracting UIF
1CA Answer
R720 000 – R54 000 = R666 000 M
R666 000 – (R148,72 × 12) F3
= R666 000 – R1 784,64 M
= R664 215,36 CA
OR
M 1M Multiplying by 12
R60 000 × 12 = R720 000 CA 1CA Answer
1M Subtracting pension
1M Subtracting UIF
1CA Answer
R148,72 × 12 = R1 784,64
R54 000 + R1 784,64 = R55 784,64
R720 000 – R55 784,64 MM
= R664 215,36 CA (5)
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Q ANSWER EXPLANATION LEVEL
2.1.3 MA
( ( 1MA Addition and
per month A multiplication
1A Answer
M 1M Multiplying by 12
per year CA 1CA Answer
OR
MA
(R319 + R319) + (R215 + R215) 1MA Addition
A Answer
= R638 + R430 1M Multiplying by 12
= R1 068 A 1CA Answer
M
per year CA
OR
R319 × 12 = R3 828 1MA Multiplication by 12
R3 828 × 2 = R7 656 MA and 2
1A Both answers
R215 × 12 = R2 580 A 1M Addition
R2 580 × 2 = R5 160 1CA Answer
R7 656 + R5 160 M F2
= R12 816 CA
OR
R319 × 2 = R638 1MA Multiplication by 12
R638 × 12 = R7 656 MA and 2
1A Both answers
R215 × 2 = R430 A 1M Addition
R430 × 12 = R5 160 1CA Answer
R7 656 + R5 160 M
= R12 816 CA
OR
12 × 2 = 24 MA 1MA for 24
1A Both Answers
R319 × 24 = R7 656 1M Addition
A 1CA Answer
R215 × 24 = R5 160
R7 656 + R5 160 M
= R12 816 CA
OR
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12 × 2 = 24 MA
1MA for 24
R319 + R215 1A Total or 1M Addition of
both values
A 1M Multiplying by 24
= R534 × 24 M 1CA Answer
= R12 816 CA
(4)
2.1.4 ( CA from Q 2.1.2 and
) Q 2.1.3
1RT Correct tax bracket
( ) 1SF Substitute into formula
1CA Answer
1M Subtract rebate
1M Subtract medical tax
credits
1M Division by 12
1CA Answer
M 1J Opinion/Conclusion
R171 752,99 – R12 816 = R158 936,99
M
CA
No, her claim is NOT VALID. J
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OR
Annual Tax payable:
RT
R155 505 + 39% of income above R584 200
1RT Correct tax bracket
R155 505 + 39% × (R664 215,36 – R584 200) 1SF Substitute in formula
1CA Answer
SF 1M Subtract rebate
1M Subtract medical tax
( ) credits
1M Division by 12
= R155 505 + R312 065,99 1CA Answer
= R186 710,99 CA 1J Opinion
Rebate:
M
R186 710,99 – R14 958 = R171 752,99
Medical Tax credits:
M
R171 752,99 – R12 816 = R158 936,99
Monthly Tax payable:
M
= R13 244,75 CA
No, her claim is NOT VALID. J
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OR
Annual Tax payable:
RT
R155 505 + 39% of income above R584 200
1RT Correct tax bracket
R155 505 + 39% × (R664 215,36 – R584 200) 1SF Substitute in formula
1CA Answer
SF 1M Subtract rebate
1M Subtract medical tax
( ) credits
1M Division by 12
= R155 505 + R312 065,99 1CA Answer
= R186 710,99 CA 1J Opinion
Rebate and medical tax credits:
M M
R186 710,99 – R14 958 – R12 816
= R158 936,99
Monthly Tax payable:
M
= R13 244,75 CA
No, her claim is NOT VALID. J
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OR
Annual Tax payable:
RT
R155 505 + 39% of income above R584 200
RT Correct tax bracket
R155 505 + 39% × (R664 215,36 – R584 200) 1SF Substitute in formula
1CA Answer
SF 1M Subtract rebate
1M Division by 12
( ) 1M Subtract medical tax
credits
= R155 505 + R312 065,99 1CA Answer
= R186 710,99 CA 1J Opinion
Rebate:
M
R186 710,99 – R14 958 = R171 752,99
Monthly tax before medical tax deductions:
M
= R14 312,75
Medical tax credits:
R14 312,75 – (2 × R319) – (2 × R215)
= R14 312,75 – R638 – R430
= R14 312,75 – R1 068 M
= R13 244,75 CA
No, her claim is NOT VALID J
(8)
2.2
2.2.1 RT M 1RT Correct values from
CA table
1M subtraction/concept of F1
difference
1CA answer (3)
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Q ANSWER EXPLANATION LEVEL
2.2.2 MA 1MA Multiplying by 12
12 x R20 725 1A Answer
= R248 700 A 1RT Reading year from table
Private High School in 2025 RT
OR
F1
2020: 1MA Division by 12
MA 1A Answer
2025: A 1RT Reading year from table
Private High School in 2025 RT (3)
2.2.3 Year 1 (2022)
MA 1MA Multiplying by 6,6%
( 1A Answer for 1st year
A 1CA Answer for 2nd year
1CA Answer for 3rd year
Year 2 (2023) 1RT Reading University fees
( from table for 2025
CA 1CA Difference
1O Opinion
Year 3 (2024)
(
CA NOTE: If Compound interest
formula was used:
University fees for 2025 – savings = shortfall Award FULL MARKS, given
RT that the answer is 100%
CA correct.
NO marks if answer is
Joshua is correct, R250 would cover the incorrect. F4
shortfall
OR
Joshua is incorrect, the amount is less than
R250
OR
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Year 1 (2022)
R88 653,77 = R5 851,14882 MA 1MA Multiplying by 6,6%
1A Answer for 1st year
A
1CA Answer for 2nd year
R88 653,77 + R5 851,14882 = R94 504,91882
1CA Answer for 3rd year
1RT Reading University fees
Year 2 (2023)
from table for 2025
R94 504,91882 = R6 237,324642 1CA Difference
1O Opinion
R94 504,91882 + R6 237,324642
= R100 742,2435 CA
Year 3 (2024)
R100 742,2435 = R6 648,988068
R100 742,2435 + R6 648,988068
= R107 391,2316
= R107 391,23 CA
Difference:
RT
R107 600 – R107 391,23 = R208,77 CA
Joshua is correct, R250 would cover the
shortfall
OR
Joshua is incorrect, the amount is less than
R250
OR
Year 1 (2022)
MA
R88 653,77 x 1,066 = R94 504,91882 A 1MA Multiplying by 1,066
1A Answer for 1st year
Year 2 (2023) 1CA Answer for 2nd year
R94 504,91882 x 1,066 = R100 742,2435 1CA Answer for 3rd year
CA 1RT Reading University fees
from table for 2025
Year 3 (2024)
1CA Difference
R100 742,2435 x 1,066 = R107 391,23 CA
1O Opinion
Difference:
RT
R107 600 – R107 391,23 = R208,77 CA
Joshua is correct, R250 would cover the
shortfall
OR
Joshua is incorrect, the amount is less than
R250 (7)
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Q ANSWER EXPLANATION LEVEL
2.3
2.3.1 R200,00 RT 2RT Reading from table (2) F1
2.3.2 Conversion to rand:
1C Conversion to rand
1A Answer for 50 kWh
1A Difference
C
1CA Answer
1CA Total
First 50 kWh
50 × R0,6936 = R34,68 A
286 kWh – 50 kWh = 236 kWh A
Next 236 kWh
236 x R0,8160 = R192,576 CA
Total:
R34,68 + R192,576 = R227,256
= R227,26 CA
F3
OR
First 50 kWh 1A Answer for 50 kWh in
50 x 69,36 = 3 468c A cents
1A Difference
286 kWh – 50 kWh = 236 kWh A 1CA Answer
1CA Total
Next 236 kWh 1C Conversion to rand
236 x 81,60 = 19 257,6c CA
Total:
3 468 + 19 257,6 = 22 725,6c CA
Conversion to rand:
C
= R227,26 (5)
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Q ANSWER EXPLANATION LEVEL
2.3.3 Cost excluding VAT:
MA 1MA for VAT exclusive
A method
1A Answer
1CA Cost excluding fixed
OR
monthly fee
1C Conversion
MA
1CA Answer
A
Cost excluding fixed monthly fee:
R626,0869565 – R200 = R426,0869565 CA
F2
Cost per unit in Rand:
C
kWh used:
= 601,35 kWh used CA
(5)
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QUESTION 3
Q ANSWER EXPLANATION LEVEL
3.1
3.1.1 Range = Maximum – Minimum M 1M Range concept
= 78,2% - 60,6% MA 1MA Correct values in
DH2
= 17,6% A correct order
1A Answer (3)
3.1.2 Bi-modal = 70,2% A and 78,2% A 2A Correct Answers (2) DH2
3.1.3 Arrangement of values: 1MA Correct arrangement
60,6 ; 67,8 ; 70,2 ; 70,2 ; 72,5 ; 73,9 ; 1MA Correct values divided
75,1 ; 75,8 ; 78,2 ; 78,2 MA by 2
1CA Answer
Median = MA DH3
=
= 73,2 CA (3)
3.1.4 Continuous A 1A Continuous
The data consists of decimal numbers. J 2J Correct definition
OR DH4
Continuous A
The data can be measured J (3)
3.1.5 IQR = Q3 – Q1 1A Correct Quartile 1 and 3
values
Q3 = 75,8% 1M IQR method/concept
Q1 = 70,2% 1CA Answer DH3
A
IQR = 75,8% - 70,2% M
= 5,6% CA (3)
3.1.6 The third Quartile value (Q3) represents 75% 2J Explanation of Q3, must
of the data collected. J include 75%
OR Accept any reasonable/ DH4
valid explanation
The third Quartile value (Q3) represents of including 75%
the data collected. J (2)
3.1.7 Probability = MA 1MA Denominator
1MA Numerator
P2
1S Simplification
= S (3)
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Q ANSWER EXPLANATION LEVEL
3.2
3.2.1 Ordinary pass rate: 2J Explanation of the trend
The pass rate dropped/decreased/fell from of ordinary pass rate
2015 to 2016 and then increased/went up/went
higher from 2016 to 2018. J 2J Explanation of the trend
of university pass rate
University pass rate:
There is a continuous increase from 2015 to Penalise learner if years
2018. J are not used DH4
OR
University pass rate:
There is an increase from 2015 to 2016, and
another increase from 2016 – 2017 and
another increase from 2017 – 2018 J (4)
3.2.2 Biased A 1A Biased
The data was only collected from one province 1J Explanation
instead of all the provinces. J
Accept any
OR valid/reasonable answer
Biased A referring to the entire
The data was only collected from a small part country or only part of
DH4
of the country. J the country
OR
Biased A
The data does not represent the whole country,
only one part. J (2)
3.2.3 Survey questions: 4O Four questions asked
1. Did you attend school every day? relating to the University
2. How long before the exams did you pass rate
start studying?
3. Did you study every day? 9 Possible options are
4. What are you going to study next year? given – mark only the
5. What or who influenced your choice to first four answers; any
study further? relevant/valid questions DH4
6. Who will finance your studies? relating to a learner
7. Will you get a part-time job to help pay who achieved a
for your studies? university entrance can
8. How did COVID-19 influence your be accepted.
approach to school and your studies?
9. Did any of your parents attend
university? (4)
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QUESTION 4
Q ANSWER EXPLANATION LEVEL
4.1
4.1.1 3 days in Jan + 28 days in Feb + 31 days in 1MA Mark for adding
March MA 1CA for Answer
1M for Dividing by days
1R Rounding to the nearest
million F3
(4)
4.1.2 1M Multiplying tickets by
days (CA from 4.1.1.)
1MA Multiplying tickets by
$76
1CA Mark for answer
F2
OR
60 tickets × $76 = $4 560 per day MA 1MA Multiplying tickets by
M $76
$4 560 × 62 days = $282 720 CA 1M Mulitplying with days
(CA from 4.1.1.)
1CA Answer
OR
62 days × $76 = $4 712M 1M Multiplying days by $76
MA (CA from 4.1.1.)
$4 712 × 60 tickets = $282 720 CA 1MA Multiplying amount
by 60
1CA Answer (3)
4.1.3 (CA from 4.1.2.)
1M Multiply by 11,8321
1CA Mark for answer (2) F1
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Q ANSWER EXPLANATION LEVEL
4.1.4 MA 1MA Total income per day
1CA Calculating 40% of
total income
CA 1M Subtracting difference
loss
OR
60 people
1MA Calculating number of
F2
people attending daily
= 24 people allowed to attend daily CA 1CA Calculating total
income per day
24 people × R120 = R2 880 1M Subtracting difference
Total = 60 people × R120 = R7 200 CA
M
Loss = R7 200 – R2 880 = R4 320 loss (3)
4.2
4.2.1 R200 A 2A Marks for answer (2) F1
4.2.2 Minimum fee of R30 when you make a 2A Marks for answer
deposit A
OR
When you make a deposit at FNB bank
OR
When you make a deposit of less than R5 000
OR
F2
When you make a deposit of R5 000 or less
OR
Minimum fee when you make a deposit of less
than R5 000
OR
When you make a deposit at FNB of less than
R5 000 (2)
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Q ANSWER EXPLANATION LEVEL
4.2.3 1MA Multiplication by
(
R11 300 and R1,49
1CA Mark for answer F2
= R8,40 + R168,37
OR
1MA Multiplying 113 by
113 × R1,49 = R168,37MA
R1,49
R8,40 + R168,37 = R176,77 CA 1CA Answer (2)
4.2.4 1MA Correct percentage
(a) 1A Mark for dividing by 12
1CA Mark for answer
F1
OR
1MA Calculating decimal
MA 1A Division by 12
1CA Answer
A
= 0,002 CA (3)
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Q ANSWER EXPLANATION LEVEL
4.2.4 Month 1 CA from 4.2.2
(b) 1M Multiplication by
decimal
1CA Interest for 1st month
1CA Total interest for 1st
month
Month 2 1CA Interest for 2nd month
1CA Total interest
CA
F3
CA
OR
Maand 1 CA from 4.2.2
M 1M Multiplying by 0,2%
R11 300 = R22,60 CA 1CA Interest for 1st month
1CA Total interest for first
month
1CA Interest for 2nd month
Month 2 1CA Total interest
CA
NOTE: If compound interest
formula was used:
CA
Award FULL MARKS, given
that the answer is 100%
correct.
NO marks if answer is
incorrect. (5)
4.3
4.3.1 1M Division by 300
CA 1CA Answer
income per 1R Rounding
personR
OR 1M Division by 300
1CA Answer
M 1R Rounding F2
= R133,3333333... CA
R (3)
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Q ANSWER EXPLANATION LEVEL
4.3.2 1 RT Mark for the fixed
( ) expenses (R30 000)
1MA Mark for subtracting
1M for Dividing by 500
CA 1 CA Mark for cost per
person F2
OR
2MA Calculating difference
between total expense and
fixed cost
1M Dividing by 500
MA 1CA Answer
M
= R20 per person CA (4)
4.3.3 M CA from 4.3.2
1M Difference between
amounts
1M Division
1CA Percentage F2
OR
1M Difference
1M Division
1CA Percentage
= 550% (3)
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Q ANSWER EXPLANATION LEVEL
4.4
4.4.1 Grade 11s from 2014 – 2019:
MA 1MA Correct order of grade
827 677, 864 618, 858 769, 869 513, 890 971 11s
DH 2
Grade 12s from 2014 – 2019: 1MA Correct order of grade
MA 12s
501 303, 512 735, 534 484, 610 178, 644 536 (2)
4.4.2 Median = 534 484
1A Q3
1A Q1
Quartile 3 (Q3) 1M Concept of IQR
1CA Answer
If range is used, no
= 627 357 A marks.
CA only if other values
are used and the
Quartile 1 (Q1) = DH3
concept IQR is used.
= 507 019 A
IQR = Q3 – Q1
= 627 357 – 507 019 M
= 120 338 CA (4)
4.4.3 None A 2A Answer
DH 1
No mode (2)
4.4.4
1MA Addition or total
1MA Division by 5
1CA Answer
MA
DH2
MA
= 560 647,2 CA
(3)
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