# Mathematical Literacy Grade 11 KwaZulu Natal June 2021 QP

> Grade 11 Mathematical Literacy question paper from the KwaZulu Natal June 2021, 6 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.

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- Subject: Mathematical Literacy
- Grade: Grade 11
- Document type: Question paper
- Year: 2021
- Exam period: KwaZulu Natal June
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 6

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fn. EDUCATION
" REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY

COMMON TEST
JULY 2021

MARKS: 50

TIME: 1 hour

This question paper consists of 6 pages.

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NSC- Grade 11

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1.

This question paper consists of TWO questions. Answer ALL the questions.

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

Start EACH question on a NEW page.

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

Show ALL the calculation clearly.

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

Indicate units of measurements, where applicable.
Maps and diagrams are NOT necessary drawn to scale, unless stated otherwise.

Write neatly and legibly.

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Mathematical Literacy July 2021 Common Test

NSC- Grade 11

QUESTION 1

1.1 | Mrs Pillay’s cheque account balance is -R900. Her salary was deposited into her cheque
account. The new balance is R8 200 after her salary was deposited.

1.1.1. Explain the term deposit according to the given context. (2)
1.1.2 Determine Mrs Pillay’s salary that was deposited into her bank account. (2)

1.1.3 The deposit fee for this type of account: R5+1, 20% of the value deposited.

Write down the minimum bank charges for the salary deposited. (2)

1.2 | Mrs Pillay intends to purchase a birthday present for her mother. Table 1 below shows her
investment plan for two types of interest offered by the bank.

Table 1: R1000 invested at 8% p.a for 4 years

No. of years 0 1 2 3 4
Investment A R1 000 R1 080 R1 160 R1 240 R1 320
Investment B R1 000 R1 080 R1 166.40 R1 259.71 R1 360.49

Study the table above and answer the questions that follow
1.2.1 Identify the type of interest used on Investment A and explain your answer (3)

1.2.2 Use the investment of R1 000 and the interest rate to show how the amount of
R1 259.71 was calculated in investment B at the end of the 3 year. (4)

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1.3 Mrs Pillay looked at the following advertisement. Study the advertisement and answer the

questions that follow.

G)

(QD Defy fridge:
Cash price: R4 450
Save R500
OR

Terms: R445 deposit and 24

Defy four plate stove:

R2 999 and 20% discount to the

first 10 customers

Microwave (univa):
Cash price R1 399
OR

Credit terms: R152* pm for 24 months

J

1.3.1 Determine the percentage deposit for the defy fridge.

1.3.2 Calculate the total amount of discount for the Defy four plate stove.

1.3.3. Calculate the total cost for the microwave, if Mi

rs Pillay buys it on credit terms.

1.3.4. Write down ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of buying on credit.

1.4 Sandile decides to purchase a microwave for his mother on her birthday.

Picture of the microwave

Diagram of the microwave

39.3em

Source//http:www.google.com/shopping

30,7cm
§1,3cm

Determine the volume of the microwave in cubic metres (cm?)

You may use the formula : Volume of rectangular prism = length <widthx height

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July 2021 Common Test
NSC- Grade 11

QUESTION 2

Mr Smith has a Circular swimming pool erected in his garden. The diameter of the
swimming pool is 9.1 m and the depth is 1.2m.

Picture of the swimming pool Top view of circular swimming pool.

tp.google.com/images
Depth = 1,2m

Diameter = 9.1m

2.1.1 Calculate the volume of the circular swimming pool in m?.
You may use the formula:

diameter

2
: } suse 7 = 3.142

Volume of cylinder =7x [

2.1.2 Hence, calculate the capacity of water required to fill 80% of the pool’s volume..
Note 1m? = 10001

2.1.3. Give ONE reason why Mr Smith does not fill the pool to its full capacity.

2.1.4 Mr smith paid R5.50 per kilolitre in May 2020, if the predicted inflation rate for
May 2021 is 4.2% p.a

Determine the new price per kilolitre for May 2021.

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Mrs Smith kept the record of all children who participated in swimming during April
2021. Table 2 below shows the age of the children

Table 2: Recorded age group for swimmers in a month of April 2021

12 14 13 14 17 18 17 15 16 17
10 11 12 9 8 10 13 10 15

2.2.1 Is the data in Table 2 discrete or continuous? Give a reason for your answer.

2.2.2 | Name one method that Mrs Smith used to collect the data above.

2.2.3 Determine the median age for the above data.

2.2.4 Calculate the range of the above data.

2.2.5 Determine the mean age for the above data.

2.2.6 Determine the modal age for the swimmers.

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