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Mathematical Literacy Memo Grade 12
Mathematical Literacy Memo Grade 12
GRADE 12
MEMORANDUM
Symbol/Kode Explanation/Verduideliking
M Method/Metode
MA Method with accuracy/Metode met akkuraatheid
CA Consistent accuracy/Volgehoue akkuraatheid
A Accuracy/Akkuraatheid
C Conversion/Herleiding
S Simplification/Vereenvoudiging
RT Reading from a table/graph/document/diagram/Lees vanaf 'n tabel/grafiek/
dokument/diagram
SF Correct substitution in a formula/Korrekte vervanging in 'n formule
O Opinion/Explanation/Opinie/Verduideliking
P Penalty, e.g. for no units, incorrect rounding off, etc./Penalisasie, bv. vir geen
eenhede, verkeerde afronding, ens.
R Rounding off /Afronding
NPR No penalty for rounding/Geen penalisasie vir afronding nie
AO Answer only/Slegs antwoord
MCA Method with constant accuracy/Metode met volgehoue akkuraatheid
FINANCE / FINANSIES
QUESTION / VRAAG 1
1.2.1 ✓A
Interest rate – the percentage used to determine the amount of 1A percentage
interest ✓A 1A determine amount
Rentekoers – die persentasie wat gebruik om die hoeveeldheid
rente te bereken
QUESTION / VRAAG 2
2.1.8 ✓A 1A 1 out of 6
1 ✓MA
× 100% 1MA × 100%
6
= 16,6666…..
= 16,67% ✓CA 1CA probability
Totale bedrag/Total amount = R155 000 + R29 450 ✓MA 1CA simplification
= R184 450 ✓CA
R2 298,85 – R2 278,86
= R19,99 ✓CA 1CA simplification
OR/OF OR
14
R1 999 + ( ×R1 999) ✓MA 1MA adding 14%
100
= R2 278,86 ✓A 1A amount
R2 298,85 – R2 278,86
= R19,99 ✓CA 1CA simplification
OR/OF OR
15% - 14% = 1% ✓MA
1MA subtracting %
1
R1 999 × ✓MA 1MA calcualting 1%
100 1CA simplification
= R19,99 ✓CA
2.2.4 ✓RT 1RT reading from table
R1 148,85 ÷ 5 000 ✓M 1M divide by 5 000
= R0,23 ✓CA 1CA simplification
2.3.2 Credit is obtaining goods and services before payment ✓A and 1A goods before
payment will be done later on agreement includiding interest. ✓A payment
Krediet is wanneer goedere en dienste verkry word voordat 1A payment with interest
betaling gedoen word ✓A en die betaling met rente ✓A word later 1A goedere voor betaling
gedoen volgens die ooreenkoms. 1A betaling met rente
QUESTION / VRAAG 3
3.1
Withdrawal fee of R20 000 at Bank A 1SF substituting
= R5,95 + 0,015 × R20 000 ✓ SF 1CA weekly charges
= R305,95 ✓CA 1M multiplying by 4
Fees for 4 withdrawals: R305,95 × 4 ✓M 1CA fees for 4
= R1 223,80 ✓CA withdrawals
Withdrawal fee for R20 000 at Bank B
= R4,00 + 1,25% × R20 000 1CA weekly charges
= R254 ✓CA 1CA fees for 4
Fees for 4 withdrawals = R254 × 4 withdrawals
= R1 016 ✓CA 1CA difference
Difference in fees = R1 223,80 ̶ R1 016 1O conclusion
= R207,80 ✓CA
Statement is valid ✓O OR
OR
Withdrawal fee of R20 000 at Bank A 1SF substituting
= R5,95 + 0,015 × R20 000 ✓SF 1CA weekly charges
= R305,95 ✓CA 1CA weekly charges
Withdrawal fee for R20 000 at Bank B 1MCA calculating the
= R4,00 + 1,25% × R20 000 difference
= R254 ✓CA 1CA difference
Difference in fees = R305,95 – R254 ✓MCA 1M fees for 4
= R51,95 ✓CA withdrawals
Saving on 4 withdrawals = R51,95 × 4 ✓M 1CA saving
= R207,80 ✓CA 1O conclusion
Statement is valid ✓O
3.2.1 20 1A calculating deposit
100
× 𝑅800 000 = R160 000 ✓CA
1MCA subtracting
R800 000 – R160 000 ✓MCA deposit
= R640 000 ✓CA 1CA answer
OR
✓M ✓MA 1M calculating 80%
80% × R800 000 1MA multiplying by
= R640 000 ✓CA R800 000
1CA answer
OR
Government employees get 1% discount.
1.2.4 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆
Time =
𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒆𝒅
22 𝑘𝑚
= 125 𝑘𝑚/ℎ ✓SF 1SF substitution
1 CA answer
= 0,176 hours ✓CA 1C conversion
≈ 0 hour 10,6 minutes ✓C NPR
MA
1.2.5 6,5 cm : 22 km ✓MA OR 6,5 cm : 22 km ✓MA 1 MA method
6,5 : 2 200 000 ✓ C 0,000065 : 22 ✓C 1C conversion
1 : 338 468,5 ✓ S 1 : 338 468,5 ✓ S 1S simplification
QUESTION / VRAAG 2
OR
Less time spent on the road ✓✓O
OR
Saves fuel ✓✓O
Any other relevant answer
2.1.2 Distance on the map : 4,5 cm ✓M [Accept 4,4 – 4,7cm] 1M measure on map
4,5 cm : 545 km
4,5 : 545 × 100 000 ✓C 1C conversion
4,5 : 545 00 000
1 : 12111111,11 ✓CA 1CA answer
1 : 12 111 000 R✓ 1R rounding with CA
OR
NOTE: Measure on final
45 mm : 545 km ✓M copy
45 mm : 545 000 000 ✓C
1 : 121 11111,11 ✓CA
1 : 121 11000 ✓R
= 0,8384615385
1M multiplying by 2
For a return trip = 0,8384615385 × 2 ✓M
= 1,676923077….tanks
1R answer
≈ 2 full tanks ✓R
He will need 2 full tanks.
1.2.1 ✓MA
(a) 245 mm ÷ 10 1MA dividing by 10
= 24,5 cm ✓CA 1CA simplification
1.2.1 ✓MA
(b) 17,5 cm ÷ 2 1MA divide by 2
= 8,75 cm ✓CA 1CA simplification
2.1.2 75
Width/Breedte =
2 ✓MA
= 37,5 cm ✓A
Length/Lengte = 43,5 cm ✓A
2.1.3 Area of rectangular lid /Oppervlakte van reghoekige deksel 1SF substitution in the
formula
= 37,5 x 43,5 ✓SF 1A correct area
✓A
= 1 631,25 cm2 x 100 ✓C 1C conversion
1CA correct area in
= 163 125 mm2 ✓CA mm2
OR/OF
OR/OF
Area of rectangular lid / Oppervlakte van reghoekige deksel
1SF substitution in the
= 375 x 435 ✓SF ✓C formula
= 163 125 mm2 ✓✓CA 1C conversion
2CA correct area in
mm2
QUESTION / VRAAG 3
3.1.2 It means that 15% of the girls weigh more than this girl and 85% 2 O explanation
weigh less. ✓✓ O
✓M
36 1M new subject
Height = √24,5 ✓M 1M finding sq. root
= 1,21 m ✓CA
1CA simplification
0 0
3.1.4 F = (1,8 × C) + 32
= (1,8 × 5,99) + 32 ✓SF 1SF substitution
= 42,7820F ✓A 1A answer
≈ 430F ✓R 1R rounding
QUESTION / VRAAG 4
4 × 30,48 cm ✓C 1C conversion
= 121,92 cm ✓CA 1CA simplification
121,92 cm 1M dividing by 2
r= 2 ✓M
= 60,96 cm ✓CA 1CA simplification
John is correct/korrek
They have 0,83 m² more than required/
Hulle het 0,83 m² meer as wat benodig word. ✓O 1O opinion
4.1.4 3 × 5 gallon
= 15 gallon ✓MA 1MA multiply by 3
15 × 3,7854 ℓ ✓C 1C conversion
= 56,781 ℓ ✓CA 1CA simplification
20ℓ × 2,75
= 56 ℓ ✓A
1A number of litres
56,781 ℓ - 56 ℓ
= 0,781 ℓ ✓CA
1CA simplification
OR/OF
5 × 3,7854 ℓ
OR
= 18,927 ℓ ✓C
18,927 ℓ × 3 ✓MA
1C conversion
= 56,781 ℓ ✓CA
56,781 ℓ - 56 ℓ
= 0,781 ℓ ✓CA 1A number of litres
No, she is not correct.
There will be a shortage of 0,781 ℓ if she only uses two and three 1CA simplification
quarter 20 ℓ buckets / ✓O
Nee, sy is verkeerd.
Daar sal 'n tekort van 0,781 ℓ wees indien sy net twee en 'n drie- 1O opinion
kwart 20 ℓ emmers gebruik.