# Mathematical Literacy Grade 10 P1 2012 Memo (Eng) > Grade 10 Mathematical Literacy Paper 1 memorandum from the National Exemplar Exam 2012 (English), 6 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/mathematical-literacy-p1-gr-10-exemplar-2012-memo-eng/e6597c11-f530-429d-84ac-2729e337d10f - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Mathematical Literacy - Grade: Grade 10 - Document type: Memorandum - Year: 2012 - Exam period: National Exemplar Exam - Paper: 1 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 6 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 10](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10) › [Mathematical Literacy](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10/mathematical-literacy) › [Mathematical Literacy Grade 10 P1 2012 Memo (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/mathematical-literacy-p1-gr-10-exemplar-2012-memo-eng/e6597c11-f530-429d-84ac-2729e337d10f) ## About this document Mathematical Literacy · Grade 10 · National Exemplar Exam · 2012. Memorandum, 6 pages. 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 Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 10 MATHEMATICAL LITERACY P1 EXEMPLAR 2012 MEMORANDUM MARKS: 75 Symbol Explanation M Method MA Method with accuracy CA Consistent accuracy A Accuracy C Conversion S Simplification RT/RG Reading from a table/Reading from a graph SF Correct substitution in a formula O Opinion/Example P Penalty, e.g. for no units, incorrect rounding off, etc. R Rounding off/Reason This memorandum consists of 6 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematical Literacy/P1 2 DBE/2012 NSC – Grade 10 Exemplar –Memorandum QUESTION 1 [15] Ques Solution Explanation Topic M A A 1.1 1 × 60 = 20 minutes 1 A multiply 60 3 1 A answer (2) 1.2 80 g A 1A reading from the table (1) M 1.3 1 tablespoon = 12,5 mℓ A 1A tablespoon to mℓ 12,5 mℓ margarine = 12,5 g A A 2A mℓ to g ∴ Lindi added 12,5 g of margarine (3) M 1.4 Amount of water used = 4 cups = 4 × 250 mℓ M 1M multiplying = 1 000 mℓ A 1A mℓ = 1 litre C 1C conversion to litre (3) 1.5.1 1M multiplying M 2,5 kg = 2,5 × 1 000g M 1C conversion to grams = 2 500 g C (2) M 1.5.2 2 500 g M Number of times she can make porridge = 1M dividing 312,5 g 1CA simplification = 8 CA (2) M 1.6 To simmer turn knob to 1. A A 2A answer [Accept values below 3 but more than 0] (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematical Literacy/P1 3 DBE/2012 NSC – Grade 10 Exemplar –Memorandum QUESTION 2 [15] Ques Solution Explanation Topic A D 2.1 5 5 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 2A arranging 10 15 15 15 15 15 15 20 23 23 (2) D 2.2 Mode is R15 A 2A answer (2) F 2.3 R23 A 2A answer (2) D 2.4 Median = R9 AA 2A answer (2) D 2.5 Mean = M 5 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 9 + 10 + 15 + 15 1M adding 21 A 1A number of entries 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 20 + 23 + 23 + 21 R 244 CA 1CA sum = 21 = R11,62 1CA rounded off ≈ R12 CA answer (4) P 2.6 number of learners getting R 7 1A numerator Probability (R7) = 1A denominator total number of learners 3 A = 21 A 1CA simplified answer (3) 1 = CA 7 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematical Literacy/P1 4 DBE/2012 NSC – Grade 10 Exemplar –Memorandum QUESTION 3 [20] Ques Solution Explanation Topic F 3.1.1 Total number of items = 26 AA 2A answer (2) F 3.1.2 R 32,97 1M dividing Unit price = M 3 = R10,99 A 1A simplification (2) F 3.1.3 Total amount = R324,85 A A 2A answer (2) F 3.1.4 Change = R400 – R324,85 M 1M subtracting from R400 = R75,15 CA 1CA answer (2) F 3.1.5 Mangoes A A 2A answer (2) F 3.1.6 R38,92 A 2A answer (2) F 3.2.1 Bond repayment OR Rates OR School fees OR Car instalment (any one) A A 2A answer (2) M A F 3.2.2 A: 12% × R18 350 = R2 202 1M percentage 1A correct value used (2) M F 3.2.3 B: R4 100 + R475 + R325 + R580 + R2 750 1M adding + R1 650 + R1 800 + R1 300 + R940 + R2 202 = R16 122 CA 1CA answer (2) F 3.2.4 R18 350 – R16 122 M 1M subtracting = R2 228 CA 1CA answer (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematical Literacy/P1 5 DBE/2012 NSC – Grade 10 Exemplar –Memorandum QUESTION 4 [11] Ques Solution Explanation Topic SM 4.1 2 A A 2A number of restaurants (2) SM 4.2 38 A A 2A correct number (2) A A SM 4.3.1 1 unit on the map is equivalent to 500 units in 2A correct number real life. (2) S 4.3.2 1 mm represents 500 mm on the ground 180 mm represents 180 mm × 500 A 1A using the scale = 90 000 mm A 1A answer in centimetres = 90 m C 1C answer in metres (3) M 4.4 Restaurant AA 2A correct shop (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mathematical Literacy/P1 6 DBE/2012 NSC – Grade 10 Exemplar –Memorandum QUESTION 5 [14] Ques Solution Explanation Topic D 5.1.1 Sprite and Granadilla Twist A A 2A solution (any valid cooldrink) (2) M D 5.1.2 % Fanta Orange sales = 100% – (12+55+9+7)% 1M subtracting from 100 = 17% CA 1CA answer (2) D 5.1.3 Coca-Cola A A 2A solution (2) D 5.1.4 A A 2A solution 55% OR 0,55 OR 55 100 (2) F 5.2.1 Original price = R4 999 + R500 M 1M adding = R5 499 A 1A answer (2) F amount saved 5.2.2 Percentage discount = × 100% original price 500 = × 100% SF 5 499 1SF substitution = 9,09% A 1A answer (2) F 5.2.3 Total amount paid = deposit + monthly payment × number of months = R500 + (R263 × 24) SF 1SF substitution = R6 812 A 1A answer (2) TOTAL: 75 Copyright reserved ## Related documents - [Mathematical Literacy P1 GR 10 Exemplar 2012 Memo Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/mathematical-literacy-p1-gr-10-exemplar-2012-memo-afr/5652da6a-b685-46c2-a8e1-bf8aee148a16) — Mathematical Literacy · Memo · 2012 · Afr - [Mathematical Literacy P1 GR 10 Exemplar 2012 Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/mathematical-literacy-p1-gr-10-exemplar-2012-afr/a36175cf-2674-4546-a8fd-cf8c84d298d6) — Mathematical Literacy · QP · 2012 · Afr - [Mathematical Literacy P1 GR 10 Exemplar 2012 Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/mathematical-literacy-p1-gr-10-exemplar-2012-eng/e3f76dac-dd5f-4ac9-94a0-e368cd0fa53e) — Mathematical Literacy · QP · 2012 · Eng - [Mathematical Literacy P2 GR 10 Exemplar 2012 Memo Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/mathematical-literacy-p2-gr-10-exemplar-2012-memo-afr/41408729-2f2d-4f14-b61a-f42bc4625c58) — Mathematical Literacy · Memo · 2012 · Afr - [Mathematical Literacy P2 GR 10 Exemplar 2012 Memo Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/mathematical-literacy-p2-gr-10-exemplar-2012-memo-eng/d2ab2c87-ca9a-49d5-a465-1cd57c401669) — Mathematical Literacy · Memo · 2012 · Eng - [Mathematical Literacy P2 GR 10 Exemplar 2012 Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/mathematical-literacy-p2-gr-10-exemplar-2012-eng/2591419f-2074-422e-b001-f826883f3e37) — Mathematical Literacy · QP · 2012 · Eng ## More from Grade 10 Mathematical Literacy - [Grade 10 Mathematical Literacy P2 November 2026 Mock](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10-mathematical-literacy-2026-november-mock-exam-question-paper-paper-2/9731c37f-7960-43f1-8bcb-c589b803f98c) — QP · 2026 · Eng - [Gr 10 Maths Lit ATP 2023-24](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-10-maths-lit-atp-2023-24/92fc8f30-3078-45c6-9017-a138e224b210) — ATP - [LP Maths Literacy Grade 10 June 2025 P1 and Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/lp-maths-literacy-grade-10-june-2025-p1-and-memo/e7f8c3eb-2e73-4c9d-b508-ed762eaa72d4) — QP + Memo · 2025 - [LP Maths Literacy Grade 10 June 2025 P2 and Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/lp-maths-literacy-grade-10-june-2025-p2-and-memo/95ca14e5-487a-4c97-83d6-6e6e30c152af) — QP + Memo · 2025 - [MATHEMATICAL LITERACY QP JUNE 2024](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/mathematical-literacy-qp-june-2024/65e67b66-b5a8-4395-a99e-4d57a93dcf29) — QP · 2024 - [GR10 MATHEMATICAL LITERACY P1 ENG QP](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr10-mathematical-literacy-p1-eng-qp/a6615147-1c8f-4cff-9d31-9431c7485c0e) — QP · 2024 · Eng ## Collection - [Grade 10 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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