# Mathematical Literacy Grade 12 KZN March 2021 Memo

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- Subject: Mathematical Literacy
- Grade: Grade 12
- Document type: Memorandum
- Year: 2021
- Exam period: KZN March
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 19

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P KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCE

EDUCATION
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY

COMMON TEST
APRIL 2021

TIME: 2 hours

This question paper consists of 11 pages, an Addendum with 1 Annexure
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Mathematical Literacy 2. April 2021 Common Test
NSC

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

il This question paper consists of FOUR questions. Answer ALL the questions.

. The question paper consists of one ANNEXURE and one ANSWER SHEET.
2.1 Use the ANNEXURE for QUESTION 2.1.
2.2. Use the ANSWER SHEET for QUESTIONS 2.2.2 and 2.2.3.

2.3. Write your surname and name in the spaces provided on the ANSWER SHEET.
and hand in the ANSWER SHEET with your ANSWER BOOK.

ch Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.

4. Start EACH question on a NEW page.

5. You may use an approved calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical), unless
stated otherwise.

6. Show ALL calculations clearly.

de Round off ALL final answers approximately according to the given context, unless
stated otherwise.

8. Indicate units of measurement, where applicable.

9. Write neatly and legibly.

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Mathematical Literacy 3 April 2021 Common Test
NSC

QUESTION 1

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KZN Covid 19 statistics for 07 March 2021 are shown in the picture below.
KZN COVID 19 STATS —- 07 MARCH 2021

au +
330412 | 8123 [311 684/9 741| 186
POSITIVE CASES ACTIVE CASES RECOVERIES DEATHS NEW CASES

SUNDAY

MARCH
2021

\LLOCATED
CONFIRMED CASES: 3 416

[Source :www.facebook.com/pg/kznhealth/posts/]

Use the given information above to answer the questions that follow.

1.1.1 Is the data above numerical or categorical?
1.1.2 Arrange the number of deaths in the province in ascending order.
1.1.3. How many districts are shown in the picture above?

1.1.4. Which district has biggest number of confirmed cases? Write down the
name of the district and the number of its confirmed cases.

1.1.5 What was the minimum number of recorded recoveries in the province
on the 7" of March 2021?

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Mathematical Literacy

1.2

4 April 2021 Common Test
NSC

calculator.

MONTHLY INCOME BEFORE OEDUCTIONS @

*23500

+ Add co-applicant's income >

montuty exeenses ©

Help me calculate expenses >

variapie inrerest rate @

10.

LOAN TERME IN YEARS.

— years

Reset >

Trevin wants to buy a house. He got onto the internet and used Standard Bank home loan
calculator to check the loan he qualifies for. Given below is an extract from the home loan

How much can you afford to borrow?

Your estimated monthly
repayment will be

"7050

Areynee

T&Cs for individuals >

T&Cs for legal entities >

Real Cost of the Loan = RCL

Estimated Monthly Repayment = EMR
Loan Amount = LA

[ Source: www.standardbank.co.za]

Use the information above to answer the following questions.

1.2.1 Convert the loan term to months. (2)

1.2.2 Calculate what the real cost of the loan (RCL) will be.
You may use the formula: RCL = EMR x Loan term in months. (2)

1.2.3. What is the total interest that will be charged on the loan amount (LA)

of R730 554?
You may use the formula: Total interest = RCL — LA. (2)
1.2.4 Calculate the monthly interest on the loan. (2)

1.2.5 How much of the estimated monthly repayment goes towards servicing
the principal on the loan amount of R730 554? (2)

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Mathematical Literacy 5 April 2021 Common Test
NSC

QUESTION 2

21 :

Mr N. Biyela’s electricity statement for 18 January 2021 to 15 February 2021 is shown
on the ANNEXURE A.

Carefully study the statement in the ANNEXURE A and answer the following questions.
2.1.1 Calculate the electricity consumption (A). (2)

2.1.2 Use your answer from 2.1.1 and the given rate per kWh to calculate the
current month’s charges (B) in rand, excluding 15% VAT. (3)

2.1.3. Calculate the total current month’s charges (C).
You may use the formula: Total = B — Sub total + VAT (2)

2.2

Mr Eric owns a barbershop and employs two barbers, each earning R5 500 per month.
Other monthly fixed costs amount to R8 200 per month. On average, each barber does
20 haircuts per day and they work from Monday to Friday. A hair cut costs R50,00.

Use the given information above to answer the questions that follow.
2.2.1 Calculate the total monthly fixed cost for Mr Eric’s shop. i (2)
2.2.2. Complete the total income values on the provided ANSWER SHEET. (3)

2.2.3 The line graph for monthly fixed costs is drawn on the provided ANSWER
SHEET. Draw the line graph for Total Income on the same answer sheet and
mark the break-even point on your graph with P. (3)

2.2.4 Mr Eric claims that if each barber does at least 20 haircuts a day, the
total profit per month will exceed R12 500. Use calculations to verify
his claim.
You may use the formula: Profit = Total Income — Total Cost. (5)

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Mathematical Literacy

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6
NSC

April 2021 Common Test

Maranatha Metal Polishing Company is based in Durban. Given below is the company’s
income and expenditure statement for December 2020.

INCOME (R) EXPENDITURE (R)

National Products (Local) 1 984 609 Salaries 1362 912
International Products (Exports) | 3 055 713 Overtime 187 427
Fuel 191 102

Repairs & Services 115 346

Office Supplies 1891

Cleaning Materials 5.007

Water & Electricity 18 238

Rent 47311

TOTAL: | 5 040 322 TOTAL: | 1 929 234

Use the income and expenditure statement above to answer the following questions.

2.3.1 What percentage of total income is total expenditure?

2.3.2 Due to Covid-19, the export earnings for the company fell by 75%

in January 2021 and local earnings decreased by 47%.

Calculate the profit/loss for the company in January 2021.

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Mathematical Literacy April 2021 Common Test

7
NSC

QUESTION 3

31 Amahle is 32 years old and earns an annual taxable income of R425 648. She is married

and pays medical aid for her husband and herself.

TABLE 1 below indicates rates of tax for individuals for the Tax year 2020/2021

TABLE 1: 2021 TAX YEAR (1 MARCH 2020 - 28 FEBRUARY 2021)

TAX TAXABLE RATES OF TAX (R)
BRACKET| INCOME (R)
1 1-205 900 18% of taxable income
2 205 901-321 600 |37 062+ 26% of taxable income above 205 900
3 321 601-445 100 67 144 + 31% of taxable income above 321 600
4 445 101-584 200 {105 429 + 36% of taxable income above 445 100
5 584 201 — 744 800 [155 505 + 39% of taxable income above 584 200
6 744 801 — 1577300 |218 139 + 41% of taxable income above 744 800
a 1577 301 and above |559 464 + 45% of taxable income above 1 577 300
TAX REBATES
i Tax Rebate
2021
i Primary R14 958

i Secondary (65 and older) |R8 199
Tertiary (75 and older) |R2 736

MEDICAL AID CREDIT

Per month (R) 2021
For the taxpayer R319
For the taxpayer and one dependant R638
For each additional dependant R215

[Adapted from:www.sars.gov.za]

Use TABLE 1 above to answer the questions that follow.

3.1.1 Name the tax bracket Amahle’s annual taxable income falls into. (2)

3.1.2 Write down the tax rebate for the year and the monthly medical aid credit
that Amahle qualifies for. (2)

3.1.3. Hence, calculate Amahle’s monthly income tax payable. (8)

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Mathematical Literacy

a2

8
NSC

April 2021 Common Test

Use the information in TABLE 2 to answer the questions that follow.

options available.

Nkosi is flying to Johannesburg for business and wants to hire a car at the airport for 3
days. He has to choose from one of the two options. TABLE 2 below shows the two

TABLE 2: COMPARISION OF CAR HIRE RENTAL FOR A SMALL CAR

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

AVIS CAR HIRE

BUDGET CAR HIRE

Volkswagen Polo or similar

Renault Kwid or similar

Price for 3 days: ZARI 254,64 | Price per day ZAR 408,25
Mileage: 500 km per 3 day rental | Mileage: 200 km per day
Customer review: 8,8 excellent | Customer review: 7,8 very good
[Source: www.hippo.co.za]
3.2.1 Calculate the difference in mileage for 3 days between the two options. (3)
3.2.2 Calculate the cost per day for Option 1. (2)
3.2.3. Determine the cost per km for the Renault Kwid. (2)
3.2.4 The cost per km for the Renault Kwid is 81,27 % of that of the Volkwagen Polo.
Verify, using a calculation if this is CORRECT. (4)
3.2.5 Aside from cost, what other factor would influence Nkosi’s choice? (2)
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Mathematical Literacy 9 April 2021 Common Test
NSC
QUESTION 4
4.1
The world population review rates the following countries in TABLE 3 below as having
the highest rate of obesity in the world.
BMI (Body mass index) is a measure that may be used to determine if an individual’s
weight status is healthy.
TABLE 3: MOST OBESE COUNTRIES 2021
COUNTRY OBESITY RATE BMI POPULATION 2021
American Samoa 74,60% 34,9 55 100
Tokelau 74,40% Not given 1373
Naura 61,00% 32.5 10 876
Cook Islands 55,90% 33 17 565
Palau 55,30% 29,4 18 169
Marshal Islands 52,90% 29,2 59 610
Tuvalu 51,60% 29,3 11931 |
Niue : 50,00% Not given 1619
| Tonga 48,20% 31,9 106 760
Samoa 47,30% ey A
[Source:www.worldpopulationreview.com]

Use the information in TABLE 3 above to answer the questions that follow:

4.1.1 Is the data in TABLE 3 for the Obesity rate and BMI discrete or continuous?
Give a reason for your answer.

4.1.2 Calculate the average obesity rate.

4.1.3 Determine the median for the given BMI data.

(2)
(3)
(3)

4.1.4 Determine A, the population of Samoa in 2021 if the total population is 303 152. (3)

4.1.5 List two factors that would contribute to the high obesity rate in these countries. (2)

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Mathematical Literacy 10 April 2021 Common Test

NSC

4.2

The box and whisker plot below shows the BMI (Body mass index) of Men and Women.

35
33

29 a ae
27
25
23
21
19
17
15

BMI (Kg/m?)

T T
Men Women

[Source: www.researchgate.net]

Use the information above to answer the following questions
4.2.1 Identify Quartile 2 for the Men’s BMI.

4.2.2 The average height of the men is 1,7 metres. Use your answer from 4.2.1 to
determine the men’s weight.

You may use the formula:
weight in kilograms

BM = (height in metres)’

4.2.3 A nurse stated that there is difference of 1 between the inter quartile range
(IQR) for men and women.

Verify if this statement is CORRECT, showing all calculations.
You may use the formula:
IQR = Q3- QL

4.2.4 Consider the men’s BMI. Provide a reason why the men’s BMI would be
higher than the women?

TOTAL:

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} KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCE

EDUCATION —
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA. -

NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFIC

GRADE 12

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY

ADDENDUM
COMMON TEST

APRIL 2021

This Addendum consists of 2 pages with 1 Annexure.

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ANNEXURE A
QUESTION 2.1

Tax Invoice

THE METRO BILL
Tax Invoice No.: 137000891 REVENUE DEPARTMENT
P. O. Box 828, Durban. 4 000
Tel: (031) 324 5000 Fax: (031) 324 5111 ETHEXWINI
Mr N Biyela E-mail: revline@durban.gov.za MUMLEUPALITY
P. O. Box 1813 Web: www.durban.goy.za
Durban Council VAT Registration No.: 488 019 3505
a m1 OAH
29000137891
Date Account Number | VAT Number | Guarantee (R) Deposit (R)
2021/02/21 29000137891 N/A 0,00 3, 500.00
[Reference | Details | Amount (R) |
Balance brought forward 1, 247.19
Payment — Thank you (D/Delay “00”) 1, 250.00Cr
Sub — total 2.81Cr
Current month’s charges B
VAT i 249,10
Total curtent month’s charges i (o)

Current month’s charges are due by 2021/02/26.

Reference: 29000137891, 4031, DURBAN
Residential 1 Phase - Scale 4

[CT Ratio | 1.00000 | VT Ratio | 1.00000 | Installed Capacity | Rate (c)/kWh: 182,09c¢/kWh_|

Meter | Reg. | Date/Previous Meter Reading | Date/Current Meter Reading | Usage
A009 | Dbn9. | 18/01/2021 246 701kKWh_| 15/02/2021 247 613kWh A

N.B: RESIDENTIAL SCALE 4 RATE IN cents (c)/kWh EXCLUDING VAT is 182,09.

Source: [www.durban.gov.za)

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Mathematical Literacy 11 April 2021 Common Test
NSC
ANSWER SHEET
NAME OF LEARNER: GRADE 12
QUESTION 2.2.2
Total No. of
Haircuts (n)
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
Total Cost
R)
® 19200 | 19200 | 19200 | 19200 | 19200 19200 | 19200 | 19200 | 19200 | 19200 | 19200
Total Income
(R) 0 | 2500 | 5000 | 7500 | 10000
QUESTION 2.2.3
TOTAL COST AND TOTAL INCOME FOR ERIC’S BARBESHOP
25000
22500
Total Cost
20000
& 17500
oe
=|
3 15000
eI
3
3 12500
3S
%S 10000
&
7500
5000
2500
0
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500

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                                      NATIONAL
                                 SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                            GRADE 12

                            MATHEMATICAL LITERACY
                                       COMMON TEST

                                MARKING GUIDELINE

                                           APRIL 2021

MARKS: 100

               SYMBOL       EXPLANATION
                  M         Method
                 MA         Method with accuracy
                 CA         Consistent accuracy
                  A         Accuracy
                  C         Conversion
                  S         Simplification
             RT/RG/RD/RM    Reading from a table/ graph/ diagram/Map
                  SF        Correct substitution in a formula
                  O         Opinion/ reason/deduction/example/Explanation
                   J        Justification
                  R         Rounding off
                  F         deriving a formula
                 AO         Answer only full marks
                  P         Penalty e.g. for units, incorrect rounding off etc.
                 NPR        No penalty for rounding / units

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  Mathematical Literacy                           2                            April 2021 Common Test
                                        NSC – Marking Guideline
QUESTION 1 [20 MARKS]
No. Solution                                                         Explanation                 T&L
1.1.1 Numerical✓✓A                                                   2A correct answer       (2) D
                                                                                                 L1
1.1.2 379; 392; 396; 404; 437; 519; 560; 569; 904; 1 493; 3 688✓✓A   2A ascending order      (2) D
                                                                                                 L1
1.1.3 11 districts✓✓RT                                               2RT number of districts     D
                                                                                             (2) L1

1.1.4 eThekwini✓ RT with 156 259 confirmed cases✓RT                  1RT correct district          D
                                                                     1RT correct number of
                                                                     cases                         L1
                                                                                             (2)

1.1.5 6 531✓✓RT                                                      2RT correct number          D
                                                                                             (2) L1

1.2.1 Time in months = 20 × 12✓M                                     1M multiplying by 12          M
                     = 240✓A                                         1A correct answer             L1
                                                                                          (2)
                                                                     AO
1.2.2                                                                CA from Q1.2.1                F
        Real Cost of Loan = 240 × R7 050✓MCA                         1MCA multiplying by 240       L1
                          = R1 692 000✓A                             1A correct answer
                                                                                          (2)
                                                                     AO
1.2.3                                                                CA from 1.2.2                 F
        Total interest = R1 692 000 − R730 554✓MCA                   1MCA for subtracting          L1
                       = R961 446✓CA                                 CA answer
                                                                                          (2)
                                                                     AO
1.2.4                                                                CA from 1.2.3                 F
        Monthly interest = R961 446 ÷ 240✓MCA                        1MCA dividing by 240          L1
                         = R4 006,03✓CA                              1CA correct answer
                                                                                          (2)
                                                                     AO
1.2.5                                                                CA from 1.2.4                 F
        Part of monthly repayment = R7 050 − R4 006,03✓MCA           1MCA subtracting              L1
                                  = R3 043,97✓CA                     1CA correct answer
                                                                                          (2)
                                                                     AO

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Mathematical Literacy                                                      3                             April 2021 Common Test
                                                                 NSC – Marking Guideline
 QUESTION 2 [30 MARKS]
 2.1.1 A = 247 613 − 246 701✓MA                                                                     1MA subtracting correct       M
         = 912𝑘𝑊ℎ✓CA                                                                                values                        L1
                                                                                                    1CA answer
                                                                                                    AO                  (2)
 2.1.2                                                                                              CA from 2.1.1                 F
                      B = 912 × 182,09c✓MCA                                                         1MCA multiplying              L2
                        = 166 066,08c✓S                                                             1S simplification
                        = R1 660,66✓C                                                               1C converting to rand

                      OR                                                                            OR

                      B=912 ×1,8209✓✓ MCA                                                           1MCA multiplying
                      =R1 660,66✓CA                                                                 1C conversion
                                                                                                    CA answer
                                                                                                                           (3)

 2.1.3                C = R1 660,66 − (R2,81 + R249,10)✓MCA                                         CA from 2.1.2                 F
                        = R1 906,95✓CA                                                              1MCA subtracting              L1
                                                                                                    1CA answer            (2)
 2.2.1                Total fixed cost = (2 × R5 500) + R8 200✓MA                                   1MA for multiplying           F
                                       = R19 200✓A                                                  5 500 by 2                    L1
                                                                                                    1A answer
                                                                                                    AO                    (2)
 2.2.2                                                                                              3A 1 tick for correct         F
                                 Total No. of      250     300       350      400       450   500   pairs values                  L2
                                 Haircuts
                                 Total Cost       19200   19200 19200 19200 19200 19200
                                 (R)
                                                           ✓A          ✓A          ✓A                                      (3)
                                 Total Income     12500   15000 17250 20000 22500 25000
                                 (R)
 2.2.3                                       TOTAL COST/INCOME – ERIC’S BARBERSHOP                  2A for the correct line       F
                                 25000                                                              1A for correct position
                                                                                ✓                   for P
                                 22500
                                                      Total Cost (R)                P
                                 20000

         Total Cost/Income (R)
                                 17500                                 ✓

                                 15000
                                 12500
                                 10000
                                  7500
                                  5000        ✓
                                  2500
                                         0    50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
                                                   Total Number of Haircuts                                                (3)    L3

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Mathematical Literacy                                 4                  April 2021 Common Test
                                            NSC – Marking Guideline
 2.2.4    Total income = 40 × 50 × 20✓MA                              1MA multiplying by 20       F
                       = R40 000✓CA                                   1CA answer
          Total expenses = R19 200
                                                                      1MA subtracting
          Profit = R40 000 − R19 200✓MA                               1CA answer
                 = R20 800✓CA
          Mr Eric ′ s claim is VALID✓O                                1O opinion
                                                                                                  L4
                                                                                           (5)
 2.3.1                         R1 929 234                             1MA dividing                F
          Total Expenditure = R5 040 322 ✓MA × 100%✓MA
                                                                      1MA multiplying
                        = 38,28%✓A
                                                                      1A correct answer           L2

                                                                                           (3)
 2.3.2    75% of R3 055 713 = R2 291 784,75✓MA                        1MA multiplying by          F
                                                                      75%
          January export earnings = R3 055 713 − R2 291 784,75
                                  = R763 928,25✓A
                                                                      1A answer
          47% of R1 984 609 = R932 766,23✓M
                                                                      1M multiplying by 47%
          Local earnings = R1 984 609 − R932 766,23
                         = R1 051 842,77✓A

          Total income for January = R1 051 842,77 + R763 928,25      1A answer
                                   = R1 815 771,02✓A

          Loss for January = R1 815 771,02 − R1 929 234✓M             1A addition and answer
                           = R113 462,98✓CA
                                                                      1M subtracting
                                            OR
                                                                      1CA answer

          January export earnings = 0,25 × R3 055 713✓MA
                                  = R763 928,25✓A                                                 L3

          Local earnings = 0,53 × R1 984 609✓MA                       1MA multiplying by
                         = R1 051 842,77✓A                            25%
                                                                      1A answer
          Total income for January = R1 051 842,77 + R763 928,25
                                   = R1 815 771,02✓A                  1MA multiplying by
                                                                      53%
          Loss for January = R1 815 771,02 − R1 929 234✓M             1A answer
                           = R113 462,98✓CA

                                                                      1A addition and answer

                                                                      1M subtracting
                                                                      1CA answer
                                                                                           (7)
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    Mathematical Literacy                              5                             April 2021 Common Test
                                             NSC – Marking Guideline

QUESTION 3 [25 MARKS]

Q     Solution                                                         Explanation                       T &L
3.1.1 Tax Bracket 3 ✓✓RT                                               2RT correct bracket           (2) F
                                                                                                         L1
3.1.2 Primary Tax Rebate R14 958✓RT                                    1RT    correct value              F
                                                                       1RT    correct value              L1
        Medical aid credit per month R638✓RT
                                                                                                    (2)

3.1.3                ✓A                                                1A     correct tax bracket         F
        Monthly tax = R67 144 + 0,31(R425 648 – R321 600) ✓SF          1SF    annual taxable income       L3
                     = R99 398,88✓CA                                   1CA    simplification
                     = R99 398,88 – (R14 958) ✓MCA                     1MCA subtracting rebate
                                                                       1CA simplification
                     = R84 440,88✓CA
                     = R84 440,88– (R7 656) ✓MCA
                                                                       1MCA     subtracting medical
                     = R76 784,88
                                                                              credit for the year
                     = R76 784,88 ÷ 12 ✓MA
                                                                       1MA dividing by 12
                     = R6398,74 ✓CA
                                                                       1CA    answer                (8)
3.2.1                             ✓MA                                  1MA multiplying by 3               F
        Difference in mileage = (200 × 3) – 500 ✓RT                    1RT subtracting correct values     L2
                                                                       1A correct answer
                            = 100 km✓A
                                                                                                   (3)

3.2.2 Cost per day for Option 1 = R1254,64 ÷ 3 ✓MA                     1MA dividing by 3 days             F
                                                                       1A answer                          L2
                                 = R418,21✓A
                                                                                                    (2)

3.2.3 Cost per km for Renault Kwid = R408,25 ÷ 200✓MA                  1MA dividing by 200                F
                                                                       1A answer                          L2
                                    = R2,04 per km✓A
                                                                                                    (2)
3.2.4 Cost per km for Polo = R1254,64 ÷ 500 ✓MA                        1MA dividing by 500                F
                           = R2.51✓A                                   1A correct answer                  L4

             2,04
        %=        × 100
             2,51           ✓MCA                                       1MCA dividing by 2,51

          = 81,27

        Statement is CORRECT✓O
                                                                       1O     opinion

                                                                                                    (4)
3.2.5 Customer review of 8.8 that is excellent. ✓✓O                    2O     opinion                     F
                                                                                                          L4
        Any valid reason                                                                            (2)
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        Mathematical Literacy                              6                        April 2021 Common Test
                                                 NSC – Marking Guideline
QUESTION 4 [25 MARKS]

4.1.1 Continuous✓A                                                         1A     correct answer             DH
      Measured value✓A                                                     1A     correct answer             L1
                                                                                                      (2)
4.1.2 Average obesity rate                                                 1MA      adding correct           DH
             ✓MA                                                                    values                   L2
      = (74,60+74,40+61+55,90+55,30+52,90+51,60+50+48,20+47,30)
      ÷ 10✓MA                                                              1MA       dividing by 10
      = 57,12%✓CA                                                          1CA       answer
                                                                                                      (3)
4.1.3 Median BMI                                                                                             DH
                                                                                                             L2
          =29,2; 29,3; 29,4; 31,7; 31,9; 32,5; 33; 34,9✓A                  1A arranging in order

           =(31,7+31,9) ÷ 2✓MA                                             1MA dividing by 2
                                                                           1CA answer
           =31,8✓CA                                                                                    (3)
4.1.4 Population of Samoa :                                                                                  DH
                                                                                                             L3
          A=303 152 - (55100+1373+10876+17565+18169+59610+11931+
            1619+106760)✓MA                                                1MA adding correct values
           =303 152 –283 003✓M                                             1M subtracting
           = 20149✓CA                                                      1CA answer
                                                                                                  (3)
4.1.5 Unhealthy lifestyle✓O                                                2O opinion                 DH
      Lack of exercise✓O                                                                          (2) L4
      Any valid reason
4.2.1 Q2 = 25✓✓RG                                                          2RG reading correct value         DH
                                                                           Accept from 24 to 25              L2
                                                                                                   (2)
4.2.2             weight in kilograms                                      CA from 4.2.1                     DH
          25 =                          ✓SF
                         (1,7 )2                                           1SF substitution                  L3

          25×1.72 = weight in kg✓S                                         1S    simplification

          Weight in kg=72,25kg✓CA                                          1CA     answer
                                                                                                       (3)
4.2.3 Men’s IQR = 26 – 21 ✓RG                                              1RG subtracting                   DH
                = 5 ✓CA                                                    1CA answer                        L4

          Women’s IQR = 25 –20 ✓RG                                         1RG subtracting
                         =5
          Difference = 5-5
                     = 0✓CA                                                1CA     answer

          Statement is INCORRECT. ✓O                                       1O opinion
                                                                            Accept a leeway of 1       (5)
4.2.4 Different levels of development✓✓O                                   2O opinion                 (2)    DH
      Any valid reason                                                                                       L4
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                                                                                          TOTAL:       100
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