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NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
MATHEMATICAL LITERACY P1
NOVEMBER 2015
MEMORANDUM
MARKS: 150
Codes Explanation
M Method
MA Method with Accuracy
CA Consistent Accuracy
A Accuracy
C Conversion
D Define
J Justification/Reason/Explain
S Simplification
RD Reading from a table OR a graph OR a diagram OR a map OR a plan
F Choosing the correct formula
SF Substitution in a formula
O Opinion
P Penalty, e.g. for no units, incorrect rounding off, etc.
R Rounding Off
NP No penalty for rounding OR omitting units
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Mathematical Literacy · Grade 12 · NSC November Exam · 2015. Memorandum, 17 pages. Read online or download the PDF.
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Mathematical Literacy/P1 2 DBE/November 2015
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KEY TO TOPIC SYMBOL:
F = Finance; M = Measurement; MP = Maps, Plans and other representations
DH = Data Handling; P = Probability
QUESTION 1 [38]
Ques Solution Explanation Level
L1
1.1.1 67 × 2 + 16 MA 1MA multiply by 2
= 150 CA and adding 16
1CA simplifying
Answer only full marks
(2)
M A L1
1.1.2 Cost = R225,00 × 152 = R34 200 1M multiply by R225
1A for 152
OR OR
M
Number of persons = R34 200÷ R225 = 152 A 1M divide by R225
(150 guests + bridal couple) 1A number of persons
OR OR
M A
Cost per person = R34 200 ÷ 152 = R225 1M divide by 152
1A cost per person
(2)
L1
M
1.1.3 R66 450 1M correct fraction
% Reception costs = × 100%
R125 000
= 53,16% CA 1CA percentage
Answer only full marks
NP – rounding
(2)
L1
1.1.4 Flowers and decor = 1,8% × R125 000 M 1M percentage
= R2 250 A 1A amount
Answer only full marks
(2)
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Ques Solution Explanation Level
L2
1.1.5 Rand value = GHS 30 000 ÷ 0,32253 M 1M divide
≈ R93 014,60 A 1A correct rounding
Shortfall = R125 000 – R93 014,60 M 1M subtraction
= R31 985,40 CA 1CA amount
OR OR
Cedi value = R125 000 × 0,32253 MA 1MA multiply
= GHS 40316,25
M
Shortfall = GHS 40 316,25 – GHS 30 000 1M subtraction
= GHS 10 316,25 A 1A shortfall amount
Rand value = GHS 10 316,25 ÷ 0,32253
= R31 985,40 CA 1CA amount
Answer only full marks
NP – rounding
(4)
L1
A
1.1.6 14 1A multiply by 14%
× R1 349 = R188,86
100 M
1M adding amount
Cost including VAT = R1 349 + R188,86
= R1 537,86 A 1A amount with VAT
M 1M multiply by 0,32253
Selling price in cedi = R1 537,86 × 0,32253
1CA value to nearest
≈ 496 CA
cedi
OR
OR
A 1A working with 14%
VAT inclusive cost = R1 349 × 1,14 M
1M multiply by 1,14
= R1 537,86 A
1A amount with VAT
1M multiply by 0,32253
Selling price in cedi = 1 537,86 × 0,32253 M
1CA value to nearest
≈ 496 CA
cedi
OR OR
1M multiply by 0,32253
Price in cedi = 1 349 × 0,32253 M
1A cedi price
= 435,09 A
Selling price including VAT in cedi 1A working with 14%
= 435,09329 × 1,14 A M 1M multiply by 1,14
≈ 496 CA 1CA value to nearest
cedi
Answer only full marks
(5)
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Ques Solution Explanation Level
1.1.7 A J L1
• Photographer (video) to create memories of the 1A wedding expense L2
wedding day 1J explanation
• Wedding attire – usually special wedding attire
are required
• Wedding contract to pay for the lawyer’s fees for
drawing up the contract
• Gifts as a token for members who serve
• DJ to provide for the music at the reception
(accept any valid wedding expense
with an explanation )
(2)
L1
1.2.1 Employee works and receives money for the work 1D employee
done D
Employer is a person or institution that hires workers
and pays wages/salary for work done D 1D employer
(2)
L1
1.2.2 Unemployment Insurance Fund D 2D expanding
(2)
L1
1.2.3 R15 521 A 2A amount
(2)
A L1
1.2.4 No 1A correct statement
No amount allocated E 1E reason
(2)
L1
1.2.5 Monthly tax credit = R2 760 ÷ 12 MA 1MA divide correct
= R230 CA value by 12
1CA monthly tax
credit
Answer only full marks
(2)
L1
1.2.6 A = R13 909 + R20 013 + R8 640 M 1M correct values
= R42 562 CA 1CA total deductions
Answer only full marks
(2)
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Ques Solution Explanation Level
L1
1.2.7 Gross non-retirement funding income
= R15 521 + R26 188 + R8 640 MA 1M using the correct
= R50 349 values/codes/words
1A addition
OR
Adding the amounts with source codes 3605, 3713 and
3810
OR
Adding the annual payment
other allowances and medical aid contributions
(2)
L2
1.2.8 Remaining monthly contributions
A 1A R13 909
= R13 909 – R4 975,25 1CA subtracting
= R8 933,75 CA R4 975,25
M 1M dividing the
Average monthly contribution = R8 933,75 ÷ 7 A remaining amount
= R1 276,25 CA 1A by 7
1CA pension per
month (only if
division by 4,5,6,7)
Answer only full marks
(5)
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QUESTION 2 [31]
Ques Solution Explanation Level
L3
SF
2.1.1 Total area of a rectangular piece = 30 cm × 12 cm 1SF substitution
= 360 cm² A 1A simplifying
M
Off-cut piece = 360 cm² – 355,25 cm² 1M subtraction
= 4,75 cm²CA 1CA area of off-cut
Total off-cut piece for both sides = 4,75 cm² × 2 M 1M multiply by 2
= 9,5 cm² CA 1CA area of off-cut
OR OR
M SF
Total area of 2 rectangular pieces = 2 × 30 cm × 12 cm 1SF substitution
= 720 cm² A 1M multiply by 2
1A simplifying
Area of both sides of stocking = 355,25 cm² × 2 M 1M multiply by 2
= 710,5 cm²
M
Total off-cut piece = 720 cm² – 710,5 cm² 1M subtraction
= 9,5 cm² CA 1CA area of off-cut
OR OR
Total off-cut area
M SF M
= (2 × 30 cm × 12 cm) – (355,25 cm² × 2) 1SF substitution
A M 1M multiply by 2
= 720 cm² – 710,5 cm²
= 9,5 cm²CA 1M multiply by 2
1A simplifying
1M subtraction
1CA area of off-cut
Answer only full marks
(6)
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Ques Solution Explanation Level
L2
2.1.2
SF
1 1 SF substitution
Area of a triangle = × 3 cm × 5 cm
2
= 7,5 cm² A 1A simplifying
Area of 6 triangles = 7,5 cm² × 6 M 1M multiply by 6
= 45 cm² CA 1CA total area
OR OR
SF 1 SF substitution
1
Area of triangles = × 3 cm × 5 cm × 6 M 1M multiply by 6
2
A 1A simplifying
= 7,5 cm²× 6 1CA total area
= 45 cm² CA Answer only full marks
NP -units
(4)
L2
2.1.3 Time taken = 9 × 18 minutes
= 162 minutes MA 1MA time in minutes
= 2 h 42 min OR 2,7 h C 1C converting time
Finishing time = 08:25 + 2h42M 1M adding
= 11:07 CA 1CA finishing time
correct notation
Answer only full marks
Two marks for 11: 𝒙𝒙
(4)
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Ques Solution Explanation Level
M A L2
2.2 Number of reels along length = 195 mm ÷ 23mm 1M dividing length by
= 8,4782… diameter
≈ 8 R 1A diameter
1R number rounded
Number of reels along breadth = 120 mm ÷ 23mm down
= 5,2173…
≈ 5 R 1R number rounded
down
Total = 5 × 8 = 40 CA 1CA total number
Full marks for
Total = 5 × 8 = 40
Max of 2 marks if
divided by circle’s area
Max of 3 marks if
divided by square area
1 mark for area of
rectangle only
(5)
L2
2.3.1 Painted surface area of the lid
A SF 1A radius
= 3,142 × 3,6 cm (3,6 + 2 × 0,9) cm C 1SF substitution
≈ 61 cm² CA 1C conversion
1CA surface area to
nearest cm2
OR OR
Painted surface area of the lid
A SF 1A radius
= 3,142 × 36 mm (36 + 2 × 9) mm 1SF substitution
= 6108,05 mm² CA 1CA surface area to
≈ 61 cm² C nearest cm2
1C conversion
Max of 3 marks if inner
radius used
Max of 2 marks if units
are mixed
(4)
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Ques Solution Explanation Level
L2
2.3.2 Capacity = 75% 250 mℓ M 1M multiply by 75%
= 187,5 mℓ CA 1CA capacity in mℓ
Volume = 187,5 cm³
Height of the water in the jar
Volume of the water (in cm 3 )
=
π × radius 2
187,5 cm 3
= SF
3,142 × (3,25 cm) 2 2SF substitution
187,5 cm 3
2
= 33,187375 cm
= 5,6497… cm CA 1CA simplification
≈ 6 cm R 1R nearest cm
OR OR
Volume of the water (in cm 3 )
=
π × radius 2
250 cm 3 2SF substitution
= SF
3,142 × (3,25 cm) 2
250 cm 3
2
= 33,187375 cm
= 7,532… cm CA 1CA simplification
Height of the water in the jar
= 75% 7,532...cm M 1M multiply by 75%
= 5,6497… cm CA 1CA height of water
≈ 6 cm R 1R nearest cm
Answer only full marks
(6)
M 1M multiply by 2 L1
2.3.3 1 2 1
2× = = A 1A fraction
16 16 8 2
Accept 16
Answer only full marks
(2)
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QUESTION 3 [24]
Ques Solution Explanation Level
L1
3.1.1 Exit 3 RD 2RD reading from plan
(2)
A J L1
3.1.2 No, there is no power outlet available in that seat 1A answer
1J reason
(2)
RD L2
3.1.3 C 109 RD 1RD correct row
1RD correct seat
number
(2)
L1
3.1.4 Total seats
= seats one side + seats in middle + seats other side
= (3+2×6+ 3×7 + 6×8 +5)+(8 +13 + 11×14 + 6) +
(3 + 5 + 6 + 3×7 + 5×8) 3MA adding correct
MA MA MA number of seats in each
= 89 + 181 + 75 section
= 345 CA 1CA total seats
Answer only full marks
Max 2 marks if answer
only 344 or 346
(4)
L1
3.1.5 104 and 110 RD 2RD seat numbers
(2)
A L2
3.1.6 Number of seats with access to a power supply = 52 1A counting seat
1CA numerator
52 CA 1CA writing as a
Probability = denominator from 3.1.4
345 CA
27 9
OR
345 115
54 18
OR OR
345 115
Max 2
Answer only full marks
(3)
L1
3.2.1 14 times RD 2RD reading from map
[Free State 15 times] If 13 one mark
(2)
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Ques Solution Explanation Level
L1
3.2.2 Distance = 94,7 km – 76 km MA 1MA subtracting from
= 18,7 km A 94,7
1A distance
Answer only full marks
(2)
L1
3.2.3 Blue Hills RD 2RD reading from map
(2)
RD RD L1
3.2.4 WP 4, WP 5, WP 6 RD 3RD reading from map
OR OR
WP3 to WP4 , WP 4 to WP5 , WP5 to WP6 RD 3RD reading from map
2 marks for W4 to W6
(3)
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QUESTION 4 [30]
Ques Solution Explanation Level
J L1
4.1.1 The data for the global regions is qualitative. 2J explanation
OR OR
The global regions cannot be expressed as numerical
data J 2J explanation
(2)
L1
4.1.2 5% RT and 8% RT 3RT Correct modal %
Two marks for first
correct answer, one
mark for second correct
answer
(3)
L2
4.1.3 7+8 2M for adding correct
Median = % M values and dividing by 2
2
= 7,5% CA 1CA answer
Answer only full marks
(3)
RT L1
4.1.4 Total usage = 3% + 8% + 11% = 22% CA 1RT correct values
1CA total
Answer only full marks
(2)
M L1
4.1.5 2% + 9% + 23% + 22% = 56% CA 2M Adding all correct
values.
Note: 1CA total
Candidates that add the 4% of the Middle East is also
correct. Answer only full marks
Answer only 60% full
marks
(3)
L1
4.1.6 16% RG 2RG correct value
(a) (2)
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Ques Solution Explanation Level
4.1.6 WORLD POPULATION AND MEANS OF COMMUNICATION
(b) PERCENTAGES PER GLOBAL REGION
30
Percentage world population
Percentage Internet communication
Percentage cell phone communication
A
20
PERCENTAGES
A
10 A A
A
A
0
A B C D E F G H I J K L
GLOBAL REGIONS
1A mark for every TWO points plotted correctly L2
(1 × 6) (6 )
(Penalty of one mark if points are not joined)
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Ques Solution Explanation Level
L1
4.1.7 South Asia OR I RD 2RD reading from graph
or table
(2)
MA L1
4.2.1 Rural Number = 7 095 476 818 × 48%A 1MA multiplying with %
1A 48 %
= 3 405 828 873 A 1A persons
OR OR
MA
Urban number = 7 095 476 818 × 52% 1MA multiplying with %
= 3 689 647 945 A 1A urban number
Rural = 7 095 476 818 – 3 689 647 945
= 3 405 828 873 A 1A persons
Answer only full marks
(3)
L1
4.2.2 Social networking users
1 856 680 860 SF 1SF dividing the correct
= × 100% value by 7 095 476 818
7 095 476 818
1CA answer in %
= 26,167…% CA
Answer only full marks
NP - rounding
(2)
L1
4.2.3 6 572 950 124 A 2A for correct digits
(2)
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QUESTION 5[27]
Ques Solution Explanation Level
MA F
5.1.1 M = 2 925 + 1 970 + 1 963 + 1 568 + 1 700 1MA adding all values L1
+ 1 817 + 1 342 + 2 118 = 15 403 CA 1CA value of M
Answer only full marks
Full marks for 15 404
Penalty of one if given as
1 000’s
(2)
F
5.1.2 Value for both N M 1M subtracting from total L2
= 12 898 – ( 2 394 + 1 302 + 1 405 + 1 490 +
1 311 + R1 756) 1CA cost for both
= 3 240 CA 1M dividing by 2
M 1CA amount
R 3 240
Each received = = R1 620 CA
2
OR OR
Sibiya:A M 1A for R1 970
M
N = R1 970 – R349 – R1 = R1 620 CA 1M for subtracting R349
1M for subtracting R1
1CA total Sibiya
OR
Magome:A M M OR
N = R1 963 – R342 – R1 = R1 620 CA 1A for R1 963
1M for subtracting R342
1M for subtracting R1
1CA total Magome
Answer only full marks
Penalty of one if given as
1 000’s
(4)
M CA D
5.1.3 Range = R2 925 000 – R 1 342 000 = R1 583 000 1M concept of range L2
1CA range
Answer only full marks
Penalty of one if not
given as 1 000’s
(2)
F
5.1.4 Songelwa : Magome = 30 : 342 L1
= 5 :57 A 1A correct values
= 1 : 11,4 CA 1CA form
NP - rounding
(2)
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Ques Solution Explanation Level
F
5.1.5 Sibiya: L2
Increase = R1 970 000 – R1 872 000 M
= R98 000
Phillips:
Increase = R1 700 000 – R1 625 000 2M subtracting any two
= R75 000 M of Sibiya, Phillips,
Mabilane
Mabilane:
Increase = R2 118 000 – R2 032 000
= R86 000 M
Magome:
Increase = R1 963 000 – R1 861 000
= R102 000 A 1A amount for Magome
Magome received the greatest increase CA 2CA correct person
Full marks if only
Magome was calculated
correctly with
conclusion
(5)
D
5.1.6 Mabunda MD A 2A the correct person L1
Penalty one mark if an
extra name is added
(2)
P
5.2.1 100% A 2A correct % L1
Accept 100
(2)
P
5.2.2 14 A 1A numerator L2
P=
18 A
7 1A denominator
= CA 1CA simplification
9
OR
OR
M 1M subtracting from 1
4 7
P=1– = 1A denominator
18 A 9 CA
1CA simplification
Answer only full marks
(3)
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Ques Solution Explanation Level
A D
5.3 Growth 1 st year = 4 705 306 × 5% L3
≈ 235 265 M 1A calculating 5%
Total after the 1st year = 4 705 306 + 235 265 1M adding
= 4 940 571 CA 1CA first year total
Growth 2nd year = 4 940 571 × 5,9%
= 291 493 OR 291 494 CA 1CA calculating 5,9% of
total
Total after 2nd year = 4 940 571 + 291 493
= 5 232 064 OR 5 232 065 CA 1CA 2nd year total
OR OR
100% + 5% = 105% A 1A increasing with 5%
Total after 1st year = 4 705 306 × 105%M 1M percentage
= 4 940 571,3 CA calculation
1CA first year total
100% + 5,9% = 105,9%
Total after 2nd year = 4 940 571,3 × 105,9% CA 1CA increasing with
= 5 232 065,007 5,9%
≈ 5 232 065 CA 1CA 2nd year total,
rounded
OR OR
Total after 2nd year
M A M A 1M percentage
= 4 705 306 × 105% × 105,9% calculation
= 5 232 065,007 1A increasing by 105%
≈ 5 232 065 CA 1M percentage
calculation
1A increasing by 105,9%
1CA 2nd year total,
rounded
Answer only full marks
(5)
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