Mathematical Literacy Grade 12 P2 2026 QP (Eng)

Prediction hlayiso mock exams Practice Series: Grade 12 NSC Preparation WWW.HLAYISO.COM NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 MATHEMATICAL LITERACY P2 PREDICTION EXAMINATION 2026 MARKS: 150 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 13 pages and a SPECIAL ANSWER BOOK of 12 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P2 2 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of FIVE questions. 2. Answer ALL the questions ONLY in the SPECIAL ANSWER BOOK provided. 3. You may use an approved calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical), unless stated otherwise. 4. Show ALL calculations clearly. 5. Round off ALL final answers appropriately according to the given context, unless stated otherwise. 6. Indicate units of measurement, where applicable. 7. Maps and diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale, unless stated otherwise. 8. ANNEXURE A for QUESTION 2.1 and ANNEXURE B for QUESTION 3 are printed in the SPECIAL ANSWER BOOK. 9. Write your centre number and examination number in the spaces provided on the cover of the ANSWER BOOK. 10. You may use a ruler and a pair of compasses where needed. 11. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P2 3 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction QUESTION 1 1.1 TABLE 1 below contains a list of statements and definitions of concepts used in Mathematical Literacy. TABLE 1: STATEMENTS AND DEFINITIONS OF CONCEPTS LETTER DEFINITION A A scale written as a ratio, for example 1 : 50 000 B The maximum amount that a container can hold C The total distance around the outside of a two-dimensional shape D A possible result of an experiment or event E A system of measurement that uses metres, litres and grams F The distance from the centre of a circle to any point on the circle G A drawing that shows the outside of a building as seen from the side H A system of measurement that uses inches, feet, pounds and gallons I The amount of three-dimensional space that an object occupies J A line divided into equal parts, where each part represents a fixed real-life distance Use TABLE 1 above and match an explanation or a definition with EACH of the concepts below. Write only the letter (A–J) next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.6 K. 1.1.1 Capacity (2) 1.1.2 Bar scale (2) 1.1.3 Imperial system (2) 1.1.4 Outcome (2) 1.1.5 Radius (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P2 4 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction 1.2 Gogo Masilela bought a bottle of pain and fever syrup for her grandchildren. The information below is printed on the box. HLAYI-KIDS PAIN & FEVER SYRUP Each 5 mℓ contains 120 mg paracetamol • Contents: 100 mℓ AGE DOSE 3 months to under 1 year 2,5 mℓ 1 year to under 3 years 5 mℓ 3 to 6 years 7,5 mℓ 7 to 12 years 10 mℓ • The dose may be repeated every 4 to 6 hours. • Do NOT give more than 4 doses in 24 hours. • Store below 25 ◦ C. EXP: 03/2027 [Examiner’s own label – HLAYI-KIDS is a fictional brand] Use the information above to answer the questions that follow. 1.2.1 Convert the contents of the bottle to litres. (2) 1.2.2 Lindiwe is 4 years old. Determine the MAXIMUM volume of syrup that she may be given in 24 hours. (2) 1.2.3 Lindiwe was given her first dose at 06:45. Write down, in 12-hour format, the EARLIEST time at which she may be given the next dose. (2) 1.2.4 Write down, in words, the month and the year in which the syrup expires. (2) 1.2.5 Convert the maximum storage temperature to degrees Fahrenheit (◦ F). You may use the following formula: ◦ F = (1,8 × ◦ C) + 32 (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P2 5 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction 1.3 Sipho bought a portable braai stand. The box contains the parts and the fasteners shown below, together with the assembly instructions. PARTS IN THE BOX AND EXPLODED DIAGRAM OF THE BRAAI STAND PART DESCRIPTION QTY C A Leg 3 B Fire bowl 1 C Cooking grid 1 B D Ash tray 1 G F E Bolt 6 F Washer 12 E A G Wing nut 6 DETAIL OF STEP 1 E G A A FB F D A ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Attach each leg (A) to the fire bowl (B) using TWO bolts (E). Place a washer (F) on both sides of the leg and secure each bolt with a wing nut (G). STEP 2: Clip the ash tray (D) onto the legs. STEP 3: Place the cooking grid (C) on top of the fire bowl. [Examiner’s own diagram] Use the information above to answer the questions that follow. 1.3.1 Determine the total number of pieces (parts and fasteners) in the box. (2) 1.3.2 Write down the number of washers that are used with ONE bolt. (2) 1.3.3 Refer to the diagram. Write down the letter AND the name of the part directly below the fire bowl. (2) 1.3.4 The cooking grid is circular with a diameter of 46 cm. Which ONE of the following formulae (A, B, C or D) can be used to calculate the area of the cooking grid? Write only the letter. A 3,142 × radius2 B 2 × 3,142 × radius (2) C 3,142 × radius2 × height D length × width [28] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P2 6 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction QUESTION 2 2.1 Mr Baloyi flies to Polokwane International Airport for a holiday in the Magoebaskloof area of Limpopo. ANNEXURE A in the ANSWER BOOK shows a simplified map of the area with the main roads, towns, dams and the Debengeni Falls. Use ANNEXURE A to answer the questions that follow. 2.1.1 Write down the number of the road that runs through George’s Valley. (2) 2.1.2 Write down the general direction of Tzaneen from Polokwane. (2) 2.1.3 Name the dam that is closest to Haenertsburg. (2) 2.1.4 One of the towns marked with the town symbol ( ) on the map is chosen at random. Determine, as a percentage, the probability that this town is on the R71. (3) 2.1.5 Describe the route, by road, that Mr Baloyi should follow from Polokwane International Airport to the Debengeni Falls. Mention the road numbers and the directions in which he will travel. (4) 2.1.6 Use the bar scale to determine the actual straight-line distance, in kilometres, between Polokwane and Tzaneen. (5) 2.1.7 The road distance from Polokwane to Tzaneen along the R71 is 98 km. Mr Baloyi stated that the road distance is more than 30% longer than the straight-line distance between the two towns. Verify, showing ALL calculations, whether his statement is VALID. (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P2 7 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction 2.2 The Magoebaskloof Downhill Challenge (a fictional event) is a 34 km cycle race from Haenertsburg (A) to Tzaneen (D) along the R71. The graph below shows the height above sea level along the route. GRAPH SHOWING THE ELEVATION PROFILE OF THE MAGOEBASKLOOF DOWNHILL CHALLENGE 1 500 B Height above sea level (m) A 1 400 1 300 1 200 1 100 1 000 C 900 800 D 700 600 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 Distance covered (km) A – Start (Haenertsburg) B – Top of the pass (first water point) C – Second water point D – Finish (Tzaneen) [Examiner’s own graph, approximate heights; fictional event] Use the information above to answer the questions that follow. 2.2.1 Write down the height above sea level at the highest point of the race. (2) 2.2.2 Calculate the difference in height between the start and the finish of the race. (2) 2.2.3 Thabo started the race at 07:40 and crossed the finish line at 09:10. Calculate Thabo’s average speed in km/h. You may use the following formula: Distance = speed × time (4) 2.2.4 Give ONE reason why the organisers placed the first water point at the top of the pass (B). (2) [32] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P2 8 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction QUESTION 3 3.1 Mr Dube is building a two-bedroom house. ANNEXURE B in the ANSWER BOOK shows the floor plan of the house. The plan is drawn to scale. Use ANNEXURE B to answer the questions that follow. 3.1.1 Write down the number of outside (external) doors of the house. (2) 3.1.2 In which general direction does the front door (the door that opens onto the stoep) face? (2) 3.1.3 The actual outside length of the house is 10,5 m. Measure the outside length of the house on the plan, and then determine the number scale of the plan in the form 1 : … (4) 3.1.4 Give ONE reason why the living room was placed on the northern side of the house. (2) 3.2 Mr Dube wants to tile the floor of the open-plan living room and kitchen. • Floor tiles measure 600 mm × 600 mm and are sold in boxes of 4 tiles at R289,90 per box. • He must buy 10% more tiles than the calculated number to allow for cutting and breakages. • One 20 kg bag of tile adhesive covers 5 m2 and costs R139,95. Only full bags can be bought. • He needs 2 bags of grout at R89,99 per bag. • The tiler charges R110 per square metre of floor tiled. Use ANNEXURE B and the information above to answer the questions that follow. You may use the following formula: Area of a rectangle = length × width 3.2.1 Show that the total floor area of the living room and the kitchen is 37,44 m2 . (4) 3.2.2 Calculate the number of boxes of tiles that Mr Dube must buy. (5) 3.2.3 Mr Dube has a budget of R14 000 for the tiles, adhesive, grout and labour. Verify, showing ALL calculations, whether his budget will be enough. (7) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P2 9 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction 3.3 The stoep in front of the front door has the shape of a semicircle with a diameter of 4,2 m, as shown on ANNEXURE B. Use the information above to answer the questions that follow. 3.3.1 Calculate the area of the stoep. You may use the following formula: Area of a semicircle = 12 × 3,142 × radius2 (3) 3.3.2 Use a scale of 1 : 50 to draw the stoep (semicircle) in the space provided in the ANSWER BOOK. (You may use a ruler and a pair of compasses.) (3) [32] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P2 10 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction QUESTION 4 4.1 Mrs Mahlangu runs a small candle-making business from home. She makes cylindrical pillar candles from paraffin wax. 7,5 cm Information: • Diameter of a candle = 7,5 cm • Height of a candle = 10 cm • Density of the wax = 0,9 g/cm3 • Wax is sold in 5 kg slabs. 6 cm LABEL 10 cm • Fragrance oil is mixed with the wax in the ratio fragrance oil : wax = 1 : 12 (by mass). • Fragrance oil is sold in 250 g bottles. • A paper label, 6 cm high, is wrapped around the curved surface of each candle with an 1 cm overlap overlap of 1 cm. DIAGRAM OF A PILLAR CANDLE Use the information above to answer the questions that follow. You may use the following formulae: mass Volume of a cylinder = 3,142 × radius2 × height Density = volume Circumference of a circle = 3,142 × diameter 4.1.1 Determine the radius of a candle. (2) 4.1.2 Calculate the volume of wax in ONE candle. (3) 4.1.3 Mrs Mahlangu received an order for 60 candles. Calculate the number of slabs of wax that she must buy for this order. (6) 4.1.4 Calculate the number of bottles of fragrance oil needed for the 60 candles. (3) 4.1.5 Calculate the area of ONE label. You may use the following formula: Area of a rectangle = length × width (4) 4.1.6 The wax must be heated to 185 ◦ F before the fragrance oil is added. Convert this temperature to degrees Celsius. You may use the following formula: ◦ F = (1,8 × ◦ C) + 32 (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P2 11 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction 4.2 The candles are sold in TWO sizes, Small (S) and Large (L), and each size is available in THREE scents: Vanilla (V), Lavender (La) and Rose (R). A customer randomly chooses one size and one scent. The incomplete tree diagram in the ANSWER BOOK shows the possible outcomes. 4.2.1 Complete the tree diagram in the ANSWER BOOK by writing down the missing information at (a), (b) and (c). (3) 4.2.2 Determine the probability that a customer chooses a large candle with a rose scent. (2) 4.3 Mrs Mahlangu sends the pillar candles described in QUESTION 4.1 to customers in courier boxes with inside dimensions of 12 inches × 9 inches × 4 inches. The candles must stand upright in ONE layer. She claims that she can pack 12 candles in ONE courier box. Verify, showing ALL calculations, whether her claim is VALID. NOTE: 1 inch = 2,54 cm; ignore the wick. (6) [32] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P2 12 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction QUESTION 5 5.1 Mr Ndlovu farms citrus near Letsitele in Limpopo. He exports oranges from Durban to the United Kingdom in a 40-foot refrigerated container. Maximum payload: 64 500 lb n 11 i 7 ft g th: 3 de len Insi Insid e wi 7 ft 6 dth: in REFRIGERATED CONTAINER Other information: • The oranges are packed in cartons of 15 kg each. • 80 cartons are stacked on one pallet. An empty pallet has a mass of 25 kg. • A pallet measures 1,2 m × 1,0 m. Pallets are placed on the floor of the container, with the 1,0 m side across the width of the container. Pallets may NOT be stacked on top of each other. • 1 foot (ft) = 30,48 cm; 1 inch (in) = 2,54 cm; 1 kg = 2,2046 pounds (lb) Use the information above to answer the questions that follow. 5.1.1 Convert the inside length of the container to metres. (4) 5.1.2 Determine the maximum number of pallets that can be loaded into the container. (4) 5.1.3 Mr Ndlovu said that 18 fully loaded pallets will exceed the maximum payload of the container. Verify, showing ALL calculations, whether his statement is VALID. (6) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P2 13 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction 5.2 The ship carrying the container leaves Durban on Monday 2 November 2026 at 16:00. It sails a distance of approximately 6 900 nautical miles to Southampton at an average speed of 17 knots. NOTE: 1 knot = 1 nautical mile per hour; 1 nautical mile = 1,852 km; ignore time-zone differences. 5.2.1 Convert the distance of the voyage to kilometres. (2) 5.2.2 Determine the day, date and time (to the nearest minute) on which the ship will arrive in Southampton. You may use the following formula: Distance = speed × time (5) 5.3 The container holds 1 440 cartons of navel oranges and Valencia oranges in the ratio 5 : 3. Calculate the number of cartons of Valencia oranges in the container. (3) 5.4 Give ONE reason why the oranges are transported in a refrigerated container. (2) [26] TOTAL: 150 Copyright reserved