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MODULE NAME: MODULE CODE:

BUSINESS CALCULATIONS BUCAx110
BUSINESS CALCULATIONS BUCAx110d
BUSINESS CALCULATIONS BUCAx110p
FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS FMAT5111d
FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS FMAT5111p
FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS FMAT111

ASSESSMENT TYPE: TEST (PAPER ONLY)

TOTAL MARK ALLOCATION: 60 MARKS
TOTAL HOURS: 1 HOUR (+5 minutes reading time)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Please adhere to all instructions in the assessment booklet.
2. Independent work is required.
3. Five minutes per hour of the assessment to a maximum of 15 minutes is dedicated to
reading time before the start of the assessment. You may make notes on your question
paper, but not in your answer sheet. Calculators may not be used during reading time.
4. You may not leave the assessment venue during reading time, or during the first hour or
during the last 15 minutes of the assessment.
5. Ensure that your name is on all pieces of paper or books that you will be submitting. Submit
all the pages of this assessment’s question paper as well as your answer script.
6. Answer all the questions on the answer sheets or in answer booklets provided. The phrase
‘END OF PAPER’ will appear after the final set question of this assessment.
7. Remember to work at a steady pace so that you are able to complete the assessment within
the allocated time. Use the mark allocation as a guideline as to how much time to spend on
each section.
Additional instructions:
1. This is a CLOSED BOOK assessment.
2. Calculators are allowed.
3. Answer All Questions.
4. Show all calculations, where applicable (marks may be awarded for this).

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Question 1 (Marks: 20)

Show all the steps for your calculations where applicable.

Q.1.1 Expand the following brackets:

Q.1.1.1 𝑎(𝑥 − 𝑦) (1)
Q.1.1.2 2𝑥(3𝑎𝑥 + 4𝑥 − 5) (2)

Q.1.2 Simplify the following expressions:

Q.1.2.1 5𝑥 − 2 + 2𝑦 + 10 − 2𝑥 (2)
Q.1.2.2 5(3𝑥 − 2) − 2(3𝑥 + 4) (3)

Q.1.3 Solve the following equations:

Q.1.3.1 𝑥 + 8 = 20. (2)
Q.1.3.2 𝑎 − 3 = 12 − 4𝑎 (3)
Q.1.3.3 6𝑦 + 4(𝑦 + 7) = 88 (4)
Q.1.3.4 3𝑡 (3)
=6
5

Question 2 (Marks: 20)

Show all the steps for your calculations where applicable.

Q.2.1 Determine the length of a rectangle if the perimeter is 50cm and the width is (4)
10cm.

Q.2.2 A wedding planner caters for wedding receptions. He charges R5 500 for the use
of the wedding venue and R300 per person for a meal.
Let 𝐶 represent total cost of a function and 𝑛 the number of guests.
Q.2.2.1 Write a formula relating the cost of a function (𝐶) to the number of (2)
guests (𝑛).
Q.2.2.2 What will be the total cost of a wedding function with 75 guests? (3)

Q.2.3 Solve the following inequalities:

Q.2.3.1 −3𝑎 < 9 (2)
Q.2.3.2 5(2 − 2𝑥) < −8 − 𝑥 (4)

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Q.2.4 Given the formula: t = 𝒔 − 𝒗𝒘

Q.2.4.1 Make 𝒘 the subject of the formula. (3)
Q.2.4.2 If 𝒕 = 13, 𝒔 = 25 and 𝒗 = 2, calculate the value of 𝒘. (2)

Question 3 (Marks: 20)

Show all the steps for your calculations where applicable.

Q.3.1
Siyazama Monthly Costs

16%

35%
9%

29%
11%

Electricity Water Stationery Miscellaneous

Study the graph of Siyazama’s monthly operating expenses and answer the
questions below:
Q.3.1.1 What is the name of the chart used above? (1)
Q.3.1.2 What is the highest operating costs for this business? Explain. (2)
Q.3.1.3 According to this chart, more than 50 per cent of the operating costs are (3)
made up of two items. Explain.
Q.3.1.4 What percentage are the costs of water? (1)
Q.3.1.5 There are certain aspects of this graph which could make the reader (2)
uncertain about its findings. Explain what it is.

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Q.3.2 The following scores were recorded by 30 golfers after a complete round at a
championship event:
 77; 80; 82; 68; 65; 59; 61; 57; 56; 62;
 61; 70; 69; 64; 67; 70; 62; 65; 65; 73;
 76; 87; 80; 82; 83; 79; 79; 71; 80; 77.
Q.3.2.1 Copy and complete the stem and leaf plot below: (10)

Stem Leaf
5 6, 7, 9
6
6
7
7 6, 7, 7, 9, 9
8
8 7

Q.3.2.2 Write down the key of the plot such that it becomes easier to interpret (1)
the diagram.

END OF PAPER

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