# Mathematical Literacy Grade 12 P1 2026 Memo (Eng) > Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy Paper 1 memorandum from the NSC November Mock Exam 2026 (English), 8 pages. 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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 hlayiso mock exams Practice Series: Grade 12 NSC Preparation WWW.HLAYISO.COM NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 MATHEMATICAL LITERACY P1 MOCK EXAMINATION 2026 MARKING GUIDELINES MARKS: 150 These marking guidelines consist of 8 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 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/RM Reading from a table/graph/map S Simplification NOTE: • If a candidate answers a question TWICE, only mark the FIRST attempt. • Consistent accuracy (CA) applies in ALL aspects of the marking guidelines. • Answers only, without working, are awarded full marks unless stated otherwise. QUESTION 1 1.1.1 Maize meal ✓✓RT answer (2) R119,99 1.1.2 Price per kg = ✓M dividing by 10 10 = R12,00 per kg ✓A answer (2) 1.1.3 Cost = 2 × R18,99 + R33,49 ✓M adding = R71,47 ✓A answer (2) 1.1.4 Total = R54,49 + R74,99 + R52,99 = R182,47 ✓RT correct values Change = R200 − R182,47 = R17,53 ✓A total ✓CA change (3) 1.1.5 Rice : sugar = R39,99 : R54,49 ✓RT correct order =1: 54,49 ✓M dividing 39,99 ✓R 3 decimal places (3) = 1 : 1,363 1.2.1 C ✓✓A (2) 1.2.2 D ✓✓A (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Mathematical Literacy/P1 3 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 1.2.3 A ✓✓A (2) 1.2.4 B ✓✓A (2) 1.3.1 12C ✓✓RT (2) 1.3.2 Discrete ✓✓A (2) 83 1.3.3 ✓RT numerator 157 ✓A denominator (2) 21 1.3.4 × 100% = 55,26% ✓M percentage 38 ✓A answer (2) 40 1.3.5 P(12A) = = 0,25 ✓RT 40 and 157 157 ✓A decimal (2) [30] QUESTION 2 2.1.1 The total salary earned before any deductions are ✓✓D explanation (2) subtracted. 2.1.2 Pension = 7,5% × R28 500 ✓M percentage = R2 137,50 ✓A value (2) 2.1.3 Monthly taxable income = R28 500 − R2 137,50 = ✓M subtracting pension R26 362,50 ✓M ×12 Annual = R26 362,50 ×12 = R316 350 ✓CA answer (3) 2.1.4 Bracket B ✓RT correct bracket Tax = R42 678 +26% × (R316 350 − R237 100) ✓SF substitution = R42 678 + R20 605 ✓M 26% of difference = R63 283 ✓CA R63 283 Tax after rebate = R63 283 − R17 235 ✓RT primary rebate = R46 048 ✓CA answer (6) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Mathematical Literacy/P1 4 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 2.1.5 Medical credits = R728 per month (taxpayer + 1 ✓RT R728 dependant) ✓M annual credits Annual credits = R728 ×12 = R8 736 ✓M subtracting Annual tax = R46 048 − R8 736 = R37 312 ✓CA monthly PAYE (4) Y = R37 312 ÷12 = R3 109,33 2.1.6 Total deductions = R2 137,50 + R177,12 + R3 120 + ✓RT all deductions R3 109,33 ✓M subtracting = R8 543,95 ✓CA answer (3) Z = R28 500 − R8 543,95 = R19 956,05 2.2.1 Monthly cost = R22 ×2 × 22 ✓M multiplying = R968 ✓A answer (2) 2.2.2 New fare = R22 ×1,09 ✓M increase = R23,98 ✓A answer (2) 2.2.3 New taxi cost = R23,98 ×44 = R1 055,12 ✓M new monthly cost Saving = R1 055,12 − R780 = R275,12 ✓M difference % saving = 275,12 × 100% ✓M percentage 1 055,12 ✓CA answer (4) = 26,07% 2.2.4 Any ONE valid reason, e.g. ✓✓O valid reason (2) • Taxis are more frequent/faster • The bus route may not be close to her home or work • The bus card must be paid upfront R968 2.2.5 × 100% = 4,85% ✓M percentage R19 956,05 ✓A answer (2) [32] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Mathematical Literacy/P1 5 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines QUESTION 3 3.1.1 8 windows ✓✓A (2) 3.1.2 Bedroom 2 ✓✓RM (2) 3.1.3 North-west ✓✓A (2) 3.1.4 Number (ratio) scale ✓✓A (2) 3.1.5 Actual length = 160 mm × 50 ✓M using scale = 8 000 mm ✓A 8 000 mm = 8 000 ÷ 1 000 = 8 m ✓C dividing by 1 000 ✓CA answer (4) 3.1.6 Area = 3,5 m × 3 m ✓RM dimensions = 10,5 m2 ✓SF substitution ✓A answer (3) 3.1.7 Lounge area = 4,5 × 3,5 = 15,75 m2 ✓RM lounge area Tile area = 0,6 × 0,6 = 0,36 m2 ✓C 0,6 m Number of tiles = 15,75 ÷ 0,36 = 43,75 ✓M dividing ≈ 44 tiles ✓R rounding up OR 4,5 ÷ 0,6 = 7,5 → 8 ; 3,5 ÷ 0,6 = 5,83 → 6 ; (Accept 48 with method) (4) 8 × 6 = 48 tiles 3.1.8 Boxes = 44 ÷ 4 = 11 boxes ✓M dividing by 4 Cost = 11 × R289,90 ✓CA 11 boxes = R3 188,90 ✓M multiplying (If 48 tiles: 12 boxes = R3 478,80) ✓CA answer (4) 3.2.1 2,5 × 1 000 = 2 500 mℓ ✓C multiplying by 1 000 ✓A answer (2) 3.2.2 ◦ F = (1,8 × 25) + 32 ✓SF substitution = 45 + 32 ✓M simplifying = 77 ◦ F ✓A answer (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Mathematical Literacy/P1 6 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 3.2.3 15:50 + 1 h 25 min = 17:15 ✓M adding ✓A answer (2) [30] QUESTION 4 4.1.1 27 ✓✓A (2) 4.1.2 Range = 46 − 12 = 34 ✓M subtracting ✓A answer (2) 4.1.3 Middle values: 28 and 30 ✓M middle values 28 + 30 ✓M average Median = = 29 2 ✓A answer (3) 4.1.4 Total = 344 ✓M adding 344 ✓M dividing by 12 Mean = = 28,67 12 ✓A answer (3) 21 + 25 4.1.5 Q1 = = 23 ✓M✓A Q1 2 35 + 38 ✓A Q3 Q3 = = 36,5 ✓CA IQR (4) 2 IQR = 36,5 − 23 = 13,5 4.1.6 Learners with 25 or more: 9 ✓RT 9 learners 9 ✓M probability P(pass) = × 100% = 75% 12 ✓A percentage (3) 4.2.1 Compound (multiple/double) bar graph ✓✓A (2) 4.2.2 Car ✓✓RG (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Mathematical Literacy/P1 7 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 4.2.3 50 ✓A Walk 38 ✓A Taxi 34 38 40 34 ✓A Bus 12 30 ✓A Car 16 (Bars drawn next to the 20 12 16 Grade 11 bars; same width) 10 (4) 0 Walk Taxi Bus Car 30 + 34 4.2.4 % by taxi = × 100% ✓RT 30 and 34 200 = 32% ✓M percentage of 200 ✓A answer (3) [28] QUESTION 5 5.1.1 R5 000 ÷1,33 = BWP 3 759,40 ✓M dividing ✓A answer (2) 5.1.2 BWP 1 450 ×3 = BWP 4 350 ✓M ×3 BWP 4 350 ×1,33 = R5 785,50 ✓M converting ✓CA answer (3) 5.1.3 Commission = 1,5% × R5 000 = R75 ✓M percentage ✓A answer (2) 360 5.1.4 Petrol = × 7,5 = 27 ℓ ✓M dividing by 100 100 Cost = 27 × R21,85 ✓A 27 ℓ = R589,95 ✓M multiplying ✓CA answer (4) 360 km 5.1.5 Time = = 4 hours ✓SF substitution 90 km/h Total time = 4 h +45 min = 4 h 45 min ✓A 4 hours Arrival = 07:30 + 4 h 45 min = 12:15 ✓M adding 45 min ✓CA arrival time (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Mathematical Literacy/P1 8 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 4 1 5.2.1 = ✓A numerator 8 2 ✓A denominator (2) 2 5.2.2 = 0,25 ✓M 82 8 ✓A decimal (2) 5.2.3 8 × 2 = 16 outcomes ✓M✓A (2) 1 5.2.4 P(3 and H) = × 100% ✓A numerator 16 = 6,25% ✓CA denominator ✓A percentage (3) 5.3.1 1 − 0,3 = 0,7 ✓M✓A (2) 5.3.2 Unlikely ✓✓A (2) 5.3.3 Yes, there is still a 30% chance that it may rain. ✓✓O answer with valid OR No, it is unlikely to rain (70% chance of no rain). reason (2) [30] TOTAL: 150 Copyright reserved ## Related documents - [MATHS LIT P1 GR12 MEMO SEPT2022 English (Approved)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-lit-p1-gr12-memo-sept2022-english-approved/5a64a94d-eb36-49e3-baaa-d90dae2dbde8) — Mathematical Literacy · Memo · 2022 · Eng - [MATHS LIT P1 GR12 MEMO SEPT 2021 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-lit-p1-gr12-memo-sept-2021-english/9e0090b1-9cc7-4ae4-abe6-f4cf6ea5bce3) — Mathematical Literacy · Memo · 2021 · Eng - [Grade 12 NSC Mathematical Literacy P1 (English) 2020 Preparatory Possible Answers](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-nsc-mathematical-literacy-p1-english-2020-preparatory-possible-answers/d1485a44-4dbf-41f8-bef0-0376485fcde9) — Mathematical Literacy · Memo · 2020 · Eng - [MATHS LIT P1 GR12 QP JUNE 2024 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-lit-p1-gr12-qp-june-2024-english/f81e30c2-023e-4bb1-86a4-beb109ba7b94) — Mathematical Literacy · QP · 2024 · Eng - [MATH LITERACY P1 GR12 QP SEPT2024 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/math-literacy-p1-gr12-qp-sept2024-english/ba8b43d2-ba89-4f66-af6c-f594cd738b05) — Mathematical Literacy · QP · 2024 · Eng - [Gr 12 Mathematic Literacy P1 (English) 2024 Question Paper X05](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-12-mathematic-literacy-p1-english-2024-question-paper-x05/a372ac22-cc57-41ff-9d4c-816d7cefcbda) — Mathematical Literacy · QP · 2024 · Eng ## More from Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy - [MATHS LIT P2 GR 12 SEPT 2025 ADDENDUM AFR watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-lit-p2-gr-12-sept-2025-addendum-afr-watermark/813c6e54-f134-474a-b01a-1260e38b4c8f) — Addendum · 2025 · Afr - [Maths LIT Grade 12 NSC P1 QP September 2025 Free State](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-lit-grade-12-nsc-p1-qp-september-2025-free-state/45f0ab2a-afdd-46df-bf98-5505c4021e64) — QP · 2025 - [Maths LIT Grade 12 NSC P1 ANSWER BOOK September 2025 KZN](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-lit-grade-12-nsc-p1-answer-book-september-2025-kzn/b0b358eb-c897-437a-8694-910fe61dfcbc) — Addendum · 2025 - [Maths LIT Grade 12 NSC P1 QP September 2025 Limpopo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-lit-grade-12-nsc-p1-qp-september-2025-limpopo/c5d7a167-2d27-4e33-80ef-fad9cde4ebd2) — QP · 2025 - [Maths LIT Grade 12 NSC P2 QP September 2025 Limpopo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-lit-grade-12-nsc-p2-qp-september-2025-limpopo/f22349c1-8dbf-420e-ae8d-13d53bcb300b) — QP · 2025 - [Maths LIT Grade 12 NSC P2 QP September 2025 North West](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-lit-grade-12-nsc-p2-qp-september-2025-north-west/7ce5b7fe-941b-4148-80dc-d9cde7bdbfd7) — QP · 2025 ## 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. 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