Mathematical Literacy Grade 10 P1 November Mock 2026 Memo

hlayiso mock exams Practice Series: Grade 10 Exam Preparation WWW.HLAYISO.COM NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 10 MATHEMATICAL LITERACY P1 NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2026 (MOCK) MARKING GUIDELINES MARKS: 75 These marking guidelines consist of 7 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P1 2 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines SYMBOL AND EXPLANATION Symbol Explanation Symbol Explanation M Method A Accuracy MA Method with accuracy CA Consistent accuracy C Conversion D Definition F Choosing the correct formula SF Substitution in a formula J Justification O Opinion/Reason/Example P Penalty (e.g. no units, incorrect rounding) R Rounding RT/RG Reading from a table/graph S Simplification NPR No penalty for rounding AO Answer only, full marks KEY TO TOPIC AND LEVEL: F = Finance; M = Measurement; DH = Data handling; P = Probability; L1–L4 = cognitive levels 1 to 4 NOTE: • If a candidate answers a question TWICE, only mark the FIRST attempt. • Consistent accuracy (CA) applies in ALL aspects of the marking guidelines; however, it stops at the second calculation error. • Answers only, without working, are awarded full marks unless stated otherwise. • In opinion or verification questions, marks are only awarded if the relevant calculations are shown. QUESTION 1 1.1.1 14 January 2025 (14/01/2025) ✓✓RT correct date F L1 (2) 1.1.2 Scientific calculator ✓✓RT correct item F L1 (2) 1.1.3 A = 3+1+1+1+2 ✓M counting the 3 pads and = 8 items 2 glue sticks ✓A answer F L1 (2) 1.1.4 B = R74,97 + R39,99 + R289,00 + R54,50 + R29,98 ✓M adding all amounts = R488,44 ✓A total (AO: full marks) F L1 (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P1 3 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 1.1.5 C = R500,00 − R488,44 ✓M subtracting = R11,56 ✓CA change F L1 (2) 15 1.1.6 VAT = R488,44 × ✓SF substitution 115 = R63,709… ✓CA simplification ≈ R63,71 ✓R rounding to cents F L2 (3) 1.2 From 08:30 to 16:30 = 8 hours ✓M subtracting the times From 16:30 to 17:15 = 45 minutes ✓A 8 hours Open for 8 hours 45 minutes ✓A 45 minutes OR M L1 (3) 17:15 − 08:30 = 8 h 45 min [16] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P1 4 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines QUESTION 2 2.1.1 01/10/2025 to 31/10/2025 ✓✓RT both dates (1 October 2025 to 31 October 2025) F L1 (2) 2.1.2 A = R3 630,20 − R1 286,45 ✓M subtracting from = R2 343,75 previous balance ✓A answer F L1 (2) 2.1.3 R800 = 8× R100 ✓M number of R100 units × Fee = 8× R2,00 = R16,00 R2,00 ✓A answer F L2 (2) 2.1.4 Monthly fee: R59,00 ✓RT monthly fee and debit Debit order: R4,50 order fee ATM withdrawal: R16,00 ✓M stop order fee Stop order: R6,00 + 1% × R4 500 = R6,00 + R45,00 calculation = R51,00 ✓A R51,00 Prepaid electricity: R1,50 ✓M adding all the fees Card purchases and deposit: R0,00 (Must show calculations to Total = R59 + R4,50 + R16 + R51 + R1,50 = get full marks) R132,00 F L3 (4) 2.1.5 B = R10 281,45 − R132,00 ✓M subtracting bank charges = R10 149,45 ✓A answer F L1 (2) R4 500 2.1.6 %= × 100% ✓M dividing rent by salary R14 650 = 30,72% ✓A percentage 30,72% > 30%, so her statement is CORRECT. ✓O conclusion F L4 (3) 2.2.1 A = R6 000 (1 + 0,0725 × 3) ✓SF substitution = R6 000 × 1,2175 ✓S simplification = R7 305,00 ✓CA answer F L2 (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P1 5 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 2.2.2 Year 1: R6 000 ×1,07 = R6 420,00 ✓M 7% on the new balance Year 2: R6 420 ×1,07 = R6 869,40 ✓A year 1 and year 2 Year 3: R6 869,40 ×1,07 = R7 350,26 ✓CA year 3 BANK B is the better option (R7 350,26 > R7 305,00). ✓O conclusion F L3 (4) [22] QUESTION 3 3.1.1 Categorical ✓✓A DH L1 (2) 3.1.2 Walk ✓✓RG DH L1 (2) 11 3.1.3 %= × 100% ✓M dividing by 40 40 = 27,5% ✓A answer DH L2 (2) 3.1.4 Bus or car = 7 + 5 = 12 learners ✓RG 7 and 5 added 12 ✓M dividing by 40 P(bus or car) = 40 ✓CA simplest form 3 = P L2 (3) 10 3.2.1 7; 9; 9; 9; 11; 12; 14; 16; 17; 18; 21; 25 ✓M arranging in order 12 + 14 ✓M average of 6th and 7th Median = 2 values = 13 hours ✓CA median DH L2 (3) 3.2.2 Sum = 14 + 9 + 21 + 7 + 16 + 9 + 12 + 25 + 9 + 18 + ✓M adding the values 11 + 17 = 168 ✓M dividing by 12 168 Mean = ✓CA answer 12 = 14 hours DH L2 (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P1 6 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 3.2.3 Range = 25 − 7 ✓M highest − lowest = 18 hours ✓A answer DH L1 (2) 3.2.4 More than 15 hours: 16; 17; 18; 21; 25 ⇒ 5 learners ✓A 5 learners 5 ✓CA percentage %= × 100% = 41,67% 12 DH L2 (2) [19] QUESTION 4 4.1.1 A = R1,80 ×90 ✓M multiplying = R162 ✓A value of A B = R99 + R1,20 ×(120 − 60) ✓M R99 + cost of extra 60 = R171 minutes ✓A value of B F L2 (4) 4.1.2 Cost (in rand) = R1,80 × number of minutes ✓A R1,80 ✓A × number of minutes F L2 (2) 4.1.3 55 minutes (accept 54 to 56 minutes) ✓✓RG F L2 (2) 4.1.4 Option 1: R1,80 ×100 = R180,00 ✓A Option 1 cost Option 2: R99 + R1,20 ×(100 − 60) ✓A Option 2 cost = R99 + R48 = R147,00 ✓M difference Saving = R180 − R147 = R33,00 ✓O conclusion R33 > R30, so her claim is VALID. F L4 (4) 4.2.1 Cost price = R156,00 ÷ 24 ✓M dividing = R6,50 ✓A answer F L1 (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P1 7 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 4.2.2 Income = 24× R9,50 = R228,00 ✓M income − cost Profit = R228,00 − R156,00 = R72,00 ✓CA profit F L2 (2) R72 4.2.3 % profit = × 100% ✓M dividing by cost price R156 = 46,15% ✓CA percentage F L2 (2) [18] TOTAL: 75 Copyright reserved