Instructions/Instruksies

• Answer all the questions.

• Show all relevant calculations.

• Round off to two decimals, if necessary.

• Write in black or blue ink only. Pencil work will not be marked.

• Plan your time. GOOD LUCK!

1 Question /Vraag

1.1. Solve for 𝑥𝑥/ Los op vir 𝑥𝑥 (25)𝑥𝑥+2 = 53𝑥𝑥−4 . (1)

A. 4
B. 2
C. 8
D. 1
1.2. A 10-gram sample of radioactive actinium 227(227 𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴) decays according to the equation/ 'n Monster van
10-gram radioaktiewe aktinium 227(^227 Ac) verval volgens die vergelyking
𝑁𝑁 = 10𝑒𝑒 −0.00501𝑡𝑡
Determine the half-life of actinium/ Bepaal die halfleeftyd van aktinium. (1)
A. 137 days/ dae
B. 135.4 days/ dae
C. 138.9 days/ dae
D. 138.4 days/ dae 
1.3. Write ln 3 + ln 7 − (ln 2 + 2 ln 4) as a single logarithm/ Skryf 𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙 3 + 𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙 7 − (𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙 2 + 2 𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙 4) as 'n enkele
logaritme. (1)
A. ln(32−21 ).
B. 21 ln 32.
C. ln(21 × 32)
21
D. ln � �
32
1.4. Suppose that $500 amounted to $588.38 in a savings account after three years. If the interest was
compounded semi-annually, find the nominal rate of interest, compounded semi-annually, that was
earned by the money/ Gestel dat $500 na drie jaar $588.38 in 'n spaarrekening beloop het. As die rente
halfjaarliks saamgestel is, vind die nominale rentekoers, halfjaarliks saamgestel, wat deur die geld
verdien is. (1)
A. The nominal rate was 5.5% compounded semi-annually/ Die nominale koers was 5,5% halfjaarliks
saamgestel. 
B. The nominal rate was 2.75% compounded semi-annually/ Die nominale koers was 2.75% halfjaarliks
saamgestel.
C. The nominal rate was 2.50% compounded semiannually/ Die nominale koers was 2.50% halfjaarliks
saamgestel.
D. The nominal rate was 6.5% compounded semiannually/ Die nominale koers was 6.5% halfjaarliks
saamgestel.
1.5. Let/ Laat

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 𝐴𝐴 = [7 1 12]
The size of this matrix is/ Die grootte van hierdie matriks is (1)
A. 3 × 1
B. 1 × 1
C. 1 × 3
D. 3 × 3

2 Question /Vraag

2.1. The power generated by the HPE high-performance computer in NWU can be modelled by the equation
of/ Die krag wat deur die HPE hoëprestasie-rekenaar in NWU opgewek word, kan gemodelleer word deur die
vergelyking van

𝑝𝑝(𝑟𝑟) = −0.0275𝑟𝑟 2 + 0.054𝑟𝑟 + 47,

Where 𝑟𝑟 is the revolution per second/ Waar 𝑟𝑟 die omwenteling per sekonde is.

2.1.1. State whether 𝑝𝑝(𝑟𝑟) has a minimum or maximum value and find the value/ Sê of 𝑝𝑝(𝑟𝑟) 'n minimum of
maksimum waarde het en vind die waarde. (2)

Since a<0, the graph of the function is a parabola that opens downwards. Thus the function has a
maximum value. 

2.1.2. Determine the function’s 𝑟𝑟 and 𝑝𝑝-intercepts/ Bepaal die funksie se 𝑟𝑟 en 𝑝𝑝-afsnitte. (4)

Since c=47, the p-intercept is (0,47) 

To find the r-intercepts, let y=p(r)=0

−𝟎𝟎. 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝒓𝒓𝟐𝟐 + 𝟎𝟎. 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎 + 𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒 = 𝟎𝟎

𝒂𝒂 = −𝟎𝟎. 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎, 𝒃𝒃 = 𝟎𝟎. 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒂 𝒄𝒄 = 𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒

−𝒃𝒃±�𝒃𝒃𝟐𝟐 −𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒
𝒓𝒓 =
𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐

−𝟎𝟎.𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎±�(𝟎𝟎.𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎)𝟐𝟐 −𝟒𝟒(−𝟎𝟎.𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎)(𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒)
=
𝟐𝟐(−𝟎𝟎.𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎)


𝒓𝒓 = −𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒. 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 𝒐𝒐𝒐𝒐 𝒓𝒓 = 𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒. 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑

The r-intercepts are (-40.38,0) and (42.34,0) 

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2.1.3. Draw a labelled graph the function 𝑝𝑝(𝑟𝑟)/ Teken 'n benoemde grafiek die funksie 𝑝𝑝(𝑟𝑟). (5)

• Correct parabola open downwards 

• Labelled x and y intercepts
• Labelled axes correctly
• Labelled function

2.2. The demand function for an electronics company’s laptops computer line is 𝑃𝑃 = 2400 − 6𝑞𝑞, where 𝑃𝑃 is
the price (in rands) per unit when 𝑞𝑞 units are demanded (per week) by customers/ Die aanvraagfunksie vir 'n
elektroniese maatskappy se skootrekenaarsrekenaarlyn is 𝑃𝑃 = 2400 − 6𝑞𝑞, waar 𝑃𝑃 die prys (in rand) per
eenheid is wanneer 𝑞𝑞 eenhede (per week) deur klante aangevra word.

2.2.1 Find the level of production that will maximize the manufacturer’s total revenue/ Vind die vlak van
produksie wat die vervaardiger se totale inkomste sal maksimeer. (4)

Let total income be r. then

𝒓𝒓 = 𝒑𝒑𝒑𝒑= (𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 − 𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔)𝒒𝒒

= 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 − 𝟔𝟔𝒒𝒒𝟐𝟐 

Maximum occurs at the vertex (q,r) with

−𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝒒𝒒 = = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝟐𝟐(−𝟔𝟔)

2.2.2. Calculate this revenue/ Bereken hierdie inkomste. (2)

𝒓𝒓 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐(𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐) − 𝟔𝟔(𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐)𝟐𝟐  = 𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹

3 Question /Vraag

3.1. Solve for 𝑥𝑥 (NO CALCULATOR!)/ Los op vir 𝑥𝑥 (GEEN SAKREKENAAR!):

3.1.1. log3 (𝑥𝑥 − 2) + log3 (𝑥𝑥 + 4) − log3 (𝑥𝑥) = 2. (5)

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 ( x − 2)( x + 4)
log3 = 2
x
( x − 2)( x + 4)
= 32
x
x 2 + 2x − 8
= 9
x
x 2 + 2x − 8 = 9 x
x 2 − 7x − 8 = 0
( x − 8)( x + 1) = 0 
x = 8 or x = −1

3.1.2. 𝑒𝑒 2−𝑥𝑥 + 8 = 9. (4)

e 2−x + 8 = 9

e 2−x = 1 
log e 1 = 2 − x
ln 1 = 2 − x 
x = 2 − ln1 
x=2 

3.2. Solve for 𝑥𝑥 to two decimals/ Los op vir 𝑥𝑥 tot twee desimale

5.32𝑥𝑥 = 6. (3)

5.3 2 x = 6
6
32x = 
5
6
log3 = 2x 
5
0,16595 = 2 x
x = 0,08 

3.3. The magnitude, 𝑀𝑀, of an earthquake and its energy, 𝐸𝐸 are related by the equation/ Die grootte, 𝑀𝑀, van 'n
aardbewing en sy energie, 𝐸𝐸 word deur die vergelyking verwant

𝐸𝐸
1.5𝑀𝑀 = log � �.
2.5 × 1011

Solve the equation for 𝐸𝐸/ Los die vergelyking vir 𝐸𝐸 op. (4)

𝑬𝑬
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏.𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓 = correct rules applied
𝟐𝟐.𝟓𝟓×𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏

∴ 𝑬𝑬 = 𝟐𝟐. 𝟓𝟓 × 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏.𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓+𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 Note addition of exponents and answer

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4 Question /Vraag

4.1. Find the number of interest periods that it takes for a principal to triple when the interest rate is 𝑟𝑟 per
period/ Vind die aantal renteperiodes wat dit neem vir 'n hoofsom om te verdriedubbel wanneer die
rentekoers 𝑟𝑟 per tydperk is. (3)

Let n be number of interest periods that it takes for principal to triple. Then the compound amount is
3P. Thus
𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 = 𝑷𝑷(𝟏𝟏 + 𝒓𝒓)𝒏𝒏 
𝟑𝟑 = (𝟏𝟏 + 𝒓𝒓)𝒏𝒏
𝐥𝐥𝐥𝐥 𝟑𝟑 = 𝐥𝐥𝐥𝐥 (𝟏𝟏 + 𝒓𝒓)𝒏𝒏
𝐥𝐥𝐥𝐥 𝟑𝟑 = 𝒏𝒏 𝐥𝐥𝐥𝐥(𝟏𝟏 + 𝒓𝒓) 
𝐥𝐥𝐥𝐥 𝟑𝟑
𝒏𝒏 =
𝐥𝐥𝐥𝐥(𝟏𝟏+𝒓𝒓)


4.2. An investor has a choice of investing a sum of money in plan A at 6.25% compounded monthly or in
plan B at 7.20% compounded annually. Which plan offers a better rate? / 'n Belegger het 'n keuse om 'n som
geld in plan A te belê teen 6.25% maandeliks saamgestel of in plan B teen 7.20% jaarliks saamgestel.
Watter plan bied 'n beter tarief? (4)

Plan A

𝒓𝒓 𝒏𝒏 𝟎𝟎.𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒆 = �𝟏𝟏 + � − 𝟏𝟏 = �𝟏𝟏 + � − 𝟏𝟏 = 𝟔𝟔. 𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒%
𝒏𝒏 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏

Plan B

𝒓𝒓 𝒏𝒏 𝟎𝟎.𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝟏𝟏
𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒆 = �𝟏𝟏 + � − 𝟏𝟏 = �𝟏𝟏 + � − 𝟏𝟏 = 𝟕𝟕. 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐%
𝒏𝒏 𝟏𝟏

Since plan B gives higher effective rate, then the plan offers better rate. 

5 Question /Vraag

5.1. Let/ Laat

−2 3 0
𝐴𝐴 = �𝐴𝐴𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 � = � 3 4 5�
0 5 −6

5.1.1. What is the order of 𝐴𝐴?/ Wat is die volgorde van 𝐴𝐴? (2)

A has 3 rows and 3 columns. Thus the order of A is 3. 

5.1.2. Find the entries 𝐴𝐴22 and 𝐴𝐴31 / Vind die inskrywings 𝐴𝐴22 en 𝐴𝐴31 . (2)

• 𝑨𝑨𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 is the entry in the 2nd row and 2nd column. Namely 4
• 𝑨𝑨𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 is the entry in the 3rd row and 1st column. Namely 0

5.1.3. Find 𝐴𝐴𝑇𝑇 / Vind 𝐴𝐴𝑇𝑇 . (2)

−𝟐𝟐 𝟑𝟑 𝟎𝟎
𝑨𝑨𝑻𝑻 = � 𝟑𝟑 𝟒𝟒 𝟓𝟓 �
𝟎𝟎 𝟓𝟓 −𝟔𝟔

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File reference: 8.1.7.2.2

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