CAPRICORN SOUTH DISTRICT

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY
GRADE 11
ASSIGNMENT

ISSUED DATE: 18 APRIL 2024

ACTUAL WRITING: 25 APRIL 2024

DURATION: 2 Hours

MARKS: 100

This question paper consists of 12 pages including the cover page AND 02 ANNEXURES.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of FOUR questions. Answer ALL the questions.

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

3. Start EACH question on a NEW page.

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

5. Show ALL calculations clearly.

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

7. Indicate units of measurement, where applicable.

8. Maps and diagrams are NOT necessary drawn to scale, unless stated otherwise.

9. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1

1.1 Mr. Calvin is an employee at Polokwane Motor Spares. His daily working hours are from 07:30
to 16:30 from Monday to Friday. His total daily hours worked include a 30–minute break and
an hour lunch break.

ANNEXURE A shows Mr. Calvin’s Salary Advice and deductions made from his gross
monthly salary.

 7, 5% of his gross monthly salary for pension fund contributions.

 UIF of 1% of his gross monthly salary.
 PAYE tax as per tax bracket

Use ANNEXURE A and information above to answer questions that follow.

1.1.1 Write the following terms in full:

(a) PAYE (2)
(b) UIF (2)

1.1.2 The tax year to which this salary advice is applicable started on 01 March
2023.
Explain why the period on the salary advice is indicated as 10. (3)

1.1.3 Calculate his housing allowance as a percentage of his gross salary. (3)

1.1.4 Show how his pension fund contribution of R1 196, 72 was calculated. (3)

1.1.5 Calculate the missing value A. (2)

1.1.6 Give two reasons why workers contribute towards PAYE from their
salaries in the Republic of South Africa. (4)

1.2 The prices of two types of fans are given below.

FAN 1: Bennett Read Mist Fan FAN 2: Benett Read Mist Fan

Normal Price: R1 799 excluding VAT Normal Price: P (excluding VAT)

Discount: 11,12% Discount: R150
New Price: R1 838,85 including VAT New Price: R599(excluding VAT)
VAT: 15%

[Source: makro.co.za]

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Use the information above to answer questions that follow.

1.2.1 Write down the amount after FAN 1 if it was discounted by 11,12% to the
nearest R100. (3)

1.2.2 Write down the abbreviation VAT in full. (2)

1.2.3 Calculate the normal price (P) of FAN 2. (2)

1.2.4 Determine the difference between the normal price and the VAT amount of
FAN 2. (3)

1.2.5 Calculate the VAT amount to be paid FAN 1. (3)

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QUESTION 2

2.1 Ms. B.N Deka paid cash for the service of her Polo Vivo at Lungisa service station

LUNGISA SERVICE STATION

Franchise Dealer: All types Lebowakgomo
of vehicles Reg. No. 34567/23 VAT Reg.No.30435
65900
Lebowakgomo Unit B. P.O Box 4435, Chuenespoort, 0701
Tel.(015) 633 2254 Fax (015) 633 3398
Postal Address/Posadres Cash Tax Invoice Deliver to/ Gelewer aan
Lungisa cash sales Invoice Number Ms. B.N. Deka
11890 15 Hillside street,Unit F,
Chuenespoort Code :
CAR 789934
0701
Registration HBV 814 L
Model VW Polo Selling dealer 45D Date 2023/11/10
Vivo

Operation/ Part no./ Quantity/ Unit Price Unit Amount

Description Time units ®
Consumables 002 MSH 5,5 29 R850,00 S
Engine oil
MA271 178 05 09 1 R95,00 Each R95,00 S
Oil filter
MA 001 758 18 82/2001 1 R4,99 Each R2,50 S
cleaner
MA 002 898 07/02 1 R75,87 Each R37,94 S
Brake fluid
MA 202 565 23 11 2 R124,95 Each R249,90 S
Wiper blade
MA 323 836 0339 Battery 1 R2 469,93 Each R1 852,44 S
MA 313 836 449/57 Combo 1 R363,90 Each R363,90 S

Goods value VAT Taxable amount Net Total R4 701,68

rate (including labour)
Parts R3 451,68 15% R4 701,68 VAT/BTW A
Labour B Rounding 0,03
Deposit 0,00 Total R5 406,90
Goods are supplied subject to ownership vesting in the seller until paid in full.
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Use the information above to answer questions that follow.

2.1 Name the franchise dealer that serviced Ms. BN Deka’s car. (2)

2.2 Calculate the value of A, the amount of VAT paid by Ms. B.N. Deka (3)

2.3 Show, with calculations, that the discount for the battery is 25%. (4)

2.4 Calculate the value of B, amount charged for labour. (2)

2.5 Calculate the total price of all parts used for servicing the car. (2)

2.6 Calculate the difference between the highest unit price and the lowest unit
price. (3)

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QUESTION 3

3.1 The 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is scheduled to be co – hosted by the West Indies and
the United States of America. Mr Mash is a businessman from Limpopo in South Africa. He
is planning with friends to watch the World Cup matches. He downloaded the following table
of exchange rates to help him understand the prices that he will have to pay while travelling.

Foreign Currency Amount of Rands needed for Amount of foreign currency

1 unit of Foreign currency needed for 1 Rand
US DOLLAR 19,02 0,053 US dollars
EURO 20.23 0,049 Euros
BRITISH POUND 23.71 0,042 pound sterling
INDIAN RUPEE 0,23 4,39 rupee
JAMAICAN DOLLAR 0,12 8,16 Jamaican Dollar
JAPANESE YEN 0,12 8,12 japanese Yen
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Use the information above to answer questions that follow.

3.1.1 Define the term Exchange rate according to this context. (2)

3.1.2 Calculate the amount of South African rands needed to purchase FIVE US
Dollar. (2)

3.1.3 State the currencies that are weaker than the South African Rand. (3)

3.1.4 Mr.Mash saw the approximate ticket prices for the matches on the internet.

Group stage(per match) $ 32

Super eight and semi finals $135(Premium ticket)
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(a) Calculate the difference, in Rands, between the cost of a ticket for a group
stage and a semifinal match. Round your answer to the nearest rands. (4)

(b) Mr Mash and his wife, want to attend TWO group stage matches, ONE
super eight match and BOTH semi-final matches. They have a budget of
R17 000 to purchase these tickets.

Verify,showing all calculations whether they have enough money to

purchase the above tickets. (6)

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3.2 The Makhado family (two adults and two children) were on holiday for nearly one week from
Turfloop to Magaliesburg.

 They left home after breakfast on Saturday morning and arrived at the guesthouse in
time for supper.
 On Sunday and Wednesday they ate all their meals at the guesthouse.
 On Monday they visited a game park.
 On Tuesday they went on a nature walk.
 On Thursday they went on a boat cruise.
 They left the guesthouse after breakfast on Friday and returned to their home.

TABLE 1: THE MAKHADO’S FAMILY HOLIDAY COST

ITEM COST
1. Accommodation only R1 050 per day per family
2. Meals at the guesthouse:
Breakfast R80 per person per day
Lunch R160 per person per day
Supper R140 per person per day
3. Travelling costs:
Long distance driving(to and from R3 603,90 for the return trip
Turfloop) and meal costs en route
Local driving(in and around R870,65 for the duration of the holiday
Magaliesburg)
4. Entertainment costs:
Nature walk, including breakfast R150 per adult and R120 per child
Visit to the game park, including lunch R300 per person
Boat cruise, including supper R250 per adult and R180 per child
Other entertainment R3 000
*All the costs above include 15% value-added tax (VAT).
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Use the information above to answer questions that follow.

3.2.1 Determine the total amount that they paid for accommodation. (2)

3.2.2 Write down an equation that could be used to calculate the total cost of
meals eaten at the Guesthouse in the form:
Total cost (in Rand) - ….. (2)

3.2.3 Use TABLE 1 and the equation obtained in QUESTION 3.2.2 to calculate
the total cost of the meals that they ate at the guesthouse if they ate THREE
meals daily. (4)

3.2.4 Mr Makhado stated that the total cost of the holiday was less than R20 000.

Verify whether Mr Makhado’s statement is correct. All calculations must

be shown. (9)
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QUESTION 4

4.1 Makarena consider moving from Ney York in USA to either Cape Town or Johannesburg in
South Africa.

ANNEXURE B shows a comparison of the water tariffs in some metropolitan areas in

South Africa. Makarena estimates that he will use an average of 45 𝑘𝑙 of water per month.

Use ANNEXURE B and the information above to answer questions that follow.

4.1 Explain the meaning of tariff according to this context. (2)

4.2 Mr Zulu used 28 𝑘𝑙 of water in the Ethekwini Municipality in the month of

March. Calculate the amount of money he must pay to the municipality
including VAT (4)

4.3 Give ONE reason why municipalities charge fixed amounts.

(2)

4.4 Makarena states that if he chooses to live in Cape Town, he will be paying
R3 600 more per year compared to a person living in Johannesburg who
also uses an average of 45 𝑘𝑙 of water per month.
Show by means of calculations, whether Makarena’s statement is
CORRECT. (10)

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ANNEXURE A
QUESTION 1

1.1 MR.CALVIN’S SALARY ADVICE

COMPANY NAME PERIOD DATE
Polokwane Motor Spares 10 25/12/2024
25 Nickel street
Polokwane
0699
Name of Employee Identity number Persal
Mr. Calvin L.N 870723 5329 089 38372248

Description Hours Hourly rate Amount

Basic Salary 172,5 A R15 956,25
Over-time worked 0 R101.35 R0,00
Monday – Friday
Over-time worked 0 R136,45 R0,00
Saturdays
Housing Allowance R1 680,00

Gross salary R17 636,25

Deductions
Descriptions Amount
PAYE tax R3 032.14
UIF contributions R159,56
Pension fund contributions R1 196,72
Total deductions R4 388,42

Leave Days Due 12 Net Salary R13 247,83

Total Gross Total PAYE Tax Total Medical Aid Total Pension Fund
Remuneration contributions contributions
R141 090 R24 257,12 R0,00 R9 573,76
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ANNEXURE B

Question 4.1
COMPARISON OF WATER TARIFFS IN THREE METROPOLITAN AREAS IN
SOUTH AFRICA

CAPE TOWN ETHEKWINI JOHANNESBURG

Monthly 𝑅/𝑘𝑙 Monthly 𝑅/𝑘𝑙 Monthly 𝑅/𝑘𝑙
Use(𝑘𝑙) Exc.VAT Use(𝑘𝑙) Exc.VAT Use(𝑘𝑙) Exc.VAT
Fixed Fixed Fixed
Step

Monthly 104,50 Monthly N/A Monthly 26,52

cost cost cost
1 0–6 15,10 0–6 23,42 0–6 0,00
2 >6 – 10,50 20,75 >6 – 15 27,70 >6 – 10 18,99
RESIDENTIAL

3 >10,5 – 35 28,20 >25 – 30 36,90 >10 – 15 19,82

4 >35 52,04 >30 – 45 56,91 >15 – 20 27,79
5 - - >45 62,58 >20 – 30 38,40
6 - - - - >30 – 40 42,00
7 - - - - >40 – 50 52,99
8 - - - - >50 56,79
[Adapted from Water Market intelligence Report 2021.co.za]

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