NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT

OF EDUCATION

MATHEMATICAL

LITERACY

STUDY GUIDE

Mathematical Literacy 1 Study Guide

Finance – Taxation
Important Concepts in Taxation

1. Income Tax: Understanding how income tax is calculated, including gross income,
deductions, taxable income, and tax rates.
2. Tax Deductions: Identifying what can be deducted from gross income, such as
pension fund contributions, retirement annuity fund contributions, and certain legal
costs.
3. Taxable Income: Calculating taxable income by subtracting tax-deductible
deductions from gross income.
4. Tax Rates: Using tax tables to determine the amount of tax payable based on
taxable income.
5. Tax Rebates: Understanding tax rebates and thresholds for different age groups.

Activity 1 ( Level 1 basic questions)

1.1 What is gross income? (2)

1.2 Define taxable income (2)

1.3 What is a tax deduction? (2)

1.4 What percentage is the UIF contribution in South Africa? (2)

1.5 List two common deductions from gross income. (4)

1.6 How is the UIF contribution calculated on a monthly salary of R25, 000? (2)

1.7 What is a tax rebate? (2)

1.8 Explain the term 'marginal tax rate'. (2)

1.9 How does a pension fund contribution affect taxable income? (2)

1.10 What is the difference between gross income and net income? (4)
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Activity 2 ( Level 2 intermediate questions)

2.1 Calculate the UIF contribution for an annual salary of R300, 000. (2)

2.2 An individual earns a monthly salary of R40, 000 and has pension fund (4)
contributions of R2, 000 and medical aid expenses of R1, 000, what is
their taxable income?

2.3 Explain how tax brackets work and provide an example using an annual (5)
income of R450, 000

2.4 Calculate the taxable income for an individual with the following (6)
details:
• Gross annual income: R500,000
• Deductions: Pension fund contribution of R18, 000, Medical aid
expenses of R10, 000, and UIF contribution of 1% of the gross
income.

2.5 Determine the tax payable for an individual with a taxable income of (5)
R550,000 using the given tax rates:
• 0 - R200,000: 18%
• R200,001 - R350,000: 26%
• R350,001 - R500,000: 31%
• Above R500,000: 36%

2.6 What impact do tax rebates have on the final tax payable? (2)

2.7 Explain how rental income is treated in the calculation of taxable (3)
income.

2.8 An individual donates R5, 000 to a registered charity, how does this (2)
affect their taxable income?

2.9 Calculate the tax payable for an individual with a gross income of R600, (3)
000, deductions of R50, 000, and eligible tax rebates of R12, 000.

2.10 Describe the steps involved in calculating the final tax payable for an (5)
individual with multiple income sources and deductions.
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Activity 3 ( Level 3 questions)

3.1 Calculate the tax rate for an individual with a gross income of R800, (3)
000, deductions of R100, 000, and total tax payable of R180, 000.

3.2 Analyse the impact of increasing pension fund contributions on taxable (6)
income and tax payable for an individual with a gross income of R500,
000 and current deductions of R50, 000. Consider an increase of R10,
000 in pension fund contributions.

3.3 Explain the difference between tax deductions and tax credits, and (8)
provide examples of each. How do they impact the final tax payable
differently?

3.4 An individual with rental income, calculate the net rental income and (4)
taxable income if the gross rental income is R120, 000 per year and
allowable expenses are R30, 000. The individual's salary is R600, 000
per year, and other deductions amount to R50, 000.

3.5 Discuss the implications of tax evasion and tax avoidance, and provide (6)
examples of each. Why is one illegal and the other not?
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Example Problems 1

A student earns a gross salary of R50, 000 per month. The student has the following
deductions:
o UIF: 1% of gross salary
o Pension fund contribution: R1,000 per month
o Medical aid: R500 per month
To calculate the taxable income:

1.Calculate the total deductions

o UIF: R50,000 * 1% = R500

o Total deductions: R500 + R1,000 + R500 = R2,0002

2. Subtract the total deductions from the gross salary:

o Taxable income: R50,000 - R2,000 = R48,000

3. Use the tax table to determine the tax payable based on the taxable income

Example Problems 2 (Monthly Salary and Deductions)

Scenario: An individual earns a gross salary of R40, 000 per month with the following
deductions:
o UIF: 1% of gross salary
o Pension fund contribution: R2,000 per month
o Medical aid: R800 per month
Steps to Calculate Taxable Income:
1.Calculate Total Deductions:
o UIF: R40,000 * 1% = R400
o Total deductions: R400 + R2,000 + R800 = R3,200

2.Calculate Taxable Income:

o Taxable income: R40,000 - R3,200 = R36,800

3.Determine Tax Payable:

o Use the tax table to find the tax amount based on R36, 800 taxable income

Example Problems 3 (Annual Salary and Deductions)

Scenario: An individual earns an annual salary of R480, 000 with the following annual
deductions:

o UIF: 1% of annual salary

o Retirement annuity fund contribution: R24,000 per year
o Medical expenses: R9,600 per year

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Steps to Calculate Taxable Income:
1. Calculate Total Deductions:
o UIF: R480,000 × 1% = R4,800
o Total deductions: R4,800 + R24,000 + R9,600 = R38,400

2. Calculate Taxable Income:

o Taxable income: R480,000 - R38,400 = R441,600

3. Determine Tax Payable:

o Use the annual tax table to find the tax amount based on R441, 600 taxable
income.

Example Problems 4 (Different Income Sources)

Scenario: An individual has the following income sources and deductions:

o Salary: R30,000 per month
o Rental income: R10,000 per month
o Deductions: UIF (1% of salary), pension fund (R1,500 per month), medical aid
(R600 per month)

Steps to Calculate Taxable Income:

1. Calculate Total Monthly Income:

o Total income: R30,000 (salary) + R10,000 (rental) = R40,000
2. Calculate Monthly Deductions:
o UIF: R30,000 × 1% = R300
o Total deductions: R300 + R1,500 + R600 = R2,400
3. Calculate Taxable Income:
o Taxable income: R40,000 - R2,400 = R37,600
4. Determine Tax Payable:
o Use the tax table to find the tax amount based on R37, 600 taxable income.

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Activity 4

Scenario: An individual has multiple sources of income and various deductions.

Details:
o Monthly salary: R35,000
o Annual bonus: R60,000
o Rental income: R120,000 per year
o Deductions:
• UIF: 1% of salary
• Pension fund contribution: R1,800 per month
• Medical aid: R700 per month
• Donation to a registered charity: R6,000 per year

4.1 Calculate their annual taxable income and the total tax payable. (6)
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Activity 5

Scenario: Analyse the impact of different deductions on taxable income and tax payable.
Compare two individuals with different deductions.

Details:

1. Individual A:
o Annual income: R600,000
o Deductions: R50,000
2. Individual B:
o Annual income: R600,000
o Deductions: R90,000

5.1 Compare the tax amounts and analyse how the different deduction amounts (4)
impact the tax payable
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Activity 6

6.1 Scenario: Calculate the tax payable for an individual who is eligible for
various tax rebates and credits.

Details:

• Annual income: R500,000

• Deductions: R40,000
• Tax rebates:
o Primary rebate: R14,220
o Medical scheme fees tax credit: R3,216 (4)

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Tariff System
Tariffs are essentially the rates charged for various services, such as electricity, water,
transport, and telephone services. Here are some important points:

1. Transport Tariffs: These include bus fares and other transportation costs. For
example, you might calculate the cost of a bus trip between two cities, including
VAT1.
2. Municipal Tariffs: These cover charges for services like electricity and water. You
might need to understand how to read a utility bill and calculate costs based on
usage and tariffs1.
3. Telephone Tariffs: These involve charges for phone services, including different
rates for local and international calls.
4. Bank Fees: This includes various fees charged by banks, such as account
maintenance fees, transaction fees, and interest rates on loans.

Activity 1 (Water Consumption)

1.1 A household uses 18,000 liters of water in a month. The tariff structure for (3)
water usage is as follows:
- First 6,000 liters: Free
- Next 6,000 liters: R10 per 1,000 liters
- Above 12,000 liters: R15 per 1,000 liters

Calculate the total cost for the household's water usage for the month.
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Activity 2 (Electricity Usage)

2.1 An electricity provider charges the following rates: (3)

- First 200 kWh: R1.50 per kWh
- Next 300 kWh: R2.00 per kWh
- Above 500 kWh: R2.50 per kWh

A household uses 750 kWh of electricity in a month.

Calculate the total electricity bill for the household for the month
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Activity 3 (Refuse Removal)

3.1 A municipality charges a fixed fee for refuse removal based on the size of (2)
the refuse bin:
- 120-liter bin: R50 per month
- 240-liter bin: R70 per month

A household has a 240-liter bin.

Calculate the annual cost for refuse removal for the household.
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Activity 4 (Sewerage Services)

4.1 The tariff for sewerage services is calculated based on water usage: (2)
- 50% of water usage at R5 per 1,000 liters
A household uses 20,000 liters of water in a month.
Calculate the total cost for sewerage services for the month
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Activity 5 (Combined bill )

A household uses the following services for the month

o 15,000 liters of water

o 400 kWh of electricity
o 120-liter refuse bin

The tariffs are as follows:

o Water: First 6,000 liters free, next 6,000 liters at R10 per 1,000 liters, above 12,000
liters at R15 per 1,000 liters

o Electricity: First 200 kWh at R1.50 per kWh, next 200 kWh at R2.00 per kWh

o Refuse Removal: R50 per month for a 120-liter bin

5.1 Calculate the total combined monthly bill for the household (6)
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Income-, expenditure-and profit/loss
Income

Income is the money that an individual or household receives from various sources.
Common types of income include:

• Salaries and Wages: Earnings from employment.

• Business Profits: Income generated from running a business.
• Investment Income: Earnings from investments such as interest, dividends, and
capital gains.
• Government Grants: Financial aid provided by the government.
• Rental Income: Earnings from renting out property.

Expenditure

Expenditure refers to the money spent by an individual or household. It can be categorized

into:

• Fixed Expenditure: Regular and predictable expenses such as rent, mortgage

payments, and insurance premiums.
• Variable Expenditure: Expenses that can vary from month to month, such as
groceries, utilities, and entertainment.
• Discretionary Expenditure: Non-essential expenses such as dining out, vacations,
and luxury items.

Activity 1

1.1 Given below is the income and expenditure data of a hypothetical government for
two consecutive years:
Year 1:
• Income:
o Taxes: R500 million
o Grants: R200 million
o Loans: R150 million
o Other sources: R50 million
• Expenditure:
o Education: R200 million
o Health: R150 million
o Infrastructure: R250 million
o Social Services: R100 million
o Defence: R50 million
o Other expenditures: R100 million

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 Year 2:
• Income:
o Taxes: R550 million
o Grants: R220 million
o Loans: R180 million
o Other sources: R60 million

• Expenditure:
o Education: R220 million
o Health: R160 million
o Infrastructure: R280 million
o Social Services: R110 million
o Defence: R60 million
o Other expenditures: R120 million

1.1 Calculate the total income and total expenditure for each year. (4)

1.2 Determine the budget surplus or deficit for each year (3)

1.3 Compare the changes in income and expenditure from Year 1 to Year 2 (4)

1.4 Suggest two (2) possible reasons for the changes in government income and (4)
expenditure between the two years.
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DATA HANDLING
Data is raw information that has been collected without any organization or analysis. It has
not been processed. Every statistical process is made up of at least six interconnected stages:

Each stage in the process is dependent on the preceding stage and has a direct impact on the
stage that follows.

STEP 1:DEVELOPMENT OF QUESTIONS

A new idea or concept is being investigated. Certain questions will therefore need to be asked
to gather the information.

STEP 2:COLLECTION OF DATA

Various instruments will be used to collect the data, such as observation (physically looking
at how many learners are wearing glasses), interviews (asking the learners what they want
their tuck shop to sell), surveys and questionnaires (forms that are filled out).

POPULATION VS SAMPLE:
The population consists of all the data values in the data set. A sample is a representative of
the population. The sample MUST be unbiased and a true representative of the sample. If the
data collected is biased, each subsequent stage will be flawed; or if the data is summarized
using an inappropriate mean, the analysis of the data will be incorrect.

STEP 3:CLASSIFICATION AND ORGANIZATION OF DATA

Data can be divided into two groups:
1) NUMERICAL DATA: Refers to data consisting of quantities or numerical values.
It can be further divided into two groups:
Continuous datais data that you measure, e.g. the height of a learner, the time it takes
to run a race.
• Discrete datais data that is counted, e.g. the number of children in a family, the
number
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 2) CATEGORICAL DATA:is generally descriptive in nature, as data
Collected data can be organized using counts and frequency tables.

EXAMPLE QUESTION [TUTOR & LEARNER]

Your school is organizing the matric dance and is trying to decide on a theme. Each
grade 12 learner received a copy of the survey and submitted their request. The survey
and results were as follows:

THEME FOR MATRIC DANCE 2023:

• Masked ball 40
• Under the Sea 12
• Around the World 6
• Through the Decades 27

Please choose ONLY ONE theme!

1.1 Write down why this data is considered the population and not the sample.
(2)

1.2 Write down what type of data is represented above. (2)

1.3 Write down what other type of instrument could have been used to collect the
information.

(2)
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LEARNER ACTIVITIES: TRY IT ON YOUR OWN

Harry decided to open a car wash and observed the number of cars washed on a Saturday and
a Sunday.

TYPE OF CAR SATURDAY SUNDAY

Renault 8 6
Toyota 15 4
Mazda 7 3
BMW 3 1

2.1 Write down the data collection method that Harry used. (2)

2.2 State whether the cars that were washed are considered discrete data or continuous data.
(2)
2.3 Calculate the number of cars that were washed on Saturday. (2)
2.4 Write down which vehicle brand is the least popular at the car wash. (2)
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STEP 4 SUMMARY OF DATA
Data is summarized using measures of central tendency or the
measures of distribution.
MEASURES OF CENTRAL TENDENCY:
AVERAGE Sum of all the values in data set
Number of values in a data set

MEDIAN Middle value of the data set, if it is

organized.

Middle value of the data set, if arranged

from small to large: If there are an odd
number of values in the data set - take the
middle value.

1 3 5 6 8 Median = 5

If there are even numbers of values in the

data set: take middle 2 values, count
add and divide by 2.
5+7
135789 Median = =6
2

MODE The value in the data set that occurs most

often.
NOTE: There may be more than one mode,
or no mode at all.

EXAMPLE QUESTION [TUTOR & LEARNER]

The Kyle family visits a farm where auctions are held. 24 different trucks with
cattle arrived at the auction on Friday and 23 trucks on Saturday. At the
At the entrance they count the cattle by truck.

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Friday

17 12 24 19 12 13 10 22 12 9 27 12
27 8 23 12 16 27 11 19 22 15 13 26

Saturday

23 12 8 29 15 13 28 7 18 24 27 13
11 18 13 26 6 25 9 17 14 13 22

3.1 State whether the data shown above is discrete or continuous data. Give a reason for
your answer. (2)
3.2 Calculate the average number of cattle that arrived on Friday. (3)
3.3 Determine the median number of cattle that arrived on Friday. (3)
3.4 Mr. Kyle said that more cattle arrived on Friday. His wife said it was Saturday.
Motivate with calculations whether Mr Kyle was correct. (3)
3.5 Determine the probability of choosing a truck with 13 cows on a Friday.
Write your answer as a simplified fraction. (3)
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LEARNER ACTIVITIES: TRY IT ON YOUR OWN

TABLE 3 below shows an extract of the estimated provincial mid-year population per
age group and gender for selected provinces in 2021.

4.1 Calculate the total number of females in the 10-19 year age group in the three
provinces. (3)
4.2 Determine the probability (as a percentage) of randomly selecting a woman in the
Eastern Cape in the 25-29 age interval from all the women in the Eastern Cape.
(3)
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4.3 Determine the median number of men under 40 years of age in Gauteng.
(4)
4.4 Identify the modal age group for women in Gauteng. (2)
4.5 Explain why this information would not be useful for the Department of Education to
(2) to determine how many Gr.1 learners they can expect in KwaZulu Natal in 2022.
(2)
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MEASURES OF DISTRIBUTION:

EXTENT Maximum – Minimum

Largest value - Smallest value
QUARTILES Quartiles divide the data set into4 equalparts.

Follow the steps:

1) Arrange the data from smallest to largest
2) K2 – is the same as the median. So divide the data set into 2
groups
3) K1 - is the middle value in the group below the median or K2
4) K3 - is the middle value in the group above the median or K3

INTER- K3 – K1
QUARTILE
RANGE

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 FIVE It consists of the following values from the data set:
POINTS 1. Minimum value
SUMMARY 2. Lowest quartile (K1)
3. Median (K2)
4. Third quartile (K3)
5. Maximum value

PERCENTILE: [INTERPRETATION ONLY]

Percentiles are the values that divide an ordered data set into 100 equal parts.

K1 = 25th percentile, K2 = 50th Percentile, K3 = 75th Percentile

EXAMPLE QUESTION [TUTOR & LEARNER]

5.1 Provide labels for the box and whisker diagrams by matching the terms to the letters
shown on the diagram. Write ONLY the letter and the correct term down.
(5)
5.2 Complete by filling in the correct letters:
Interquartile range = ...... - ....... (2)
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6.1 Identify K1, K2 and K3. (3)
6.2 Calculate the interquartile range (IQR). (3)
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EXAMPLE QUESTION [TUTOR & LEARNER]

Marius wants to buy a new laptop. He studied the available data for the three
most popular brands of laptops sold in South Africa.
The box and whisker diagrams below show (in percentages) the distribution of the
market share of the Samsung, Apple and Huawei laptop brands from the fourth quarter of
2019 to the third quarter of 2020.

Use the mouth and moustache diagrams above to answer the questions that follow.

7.1 Write down the name of the most popular laptop brand.
(2)
7.2 Next, write down the 50th percentile of the brand identified in 7.1.
(2)
7.3 Calculate the interquartile range (IQR) of the Samsung brand.
(4)
7.4 A data analyst claims that 75% of Apple's data set was less than 16%.
Explain whether his statement is valid. (2)
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LEARNER ACTIVITIES: TRY IT ON YOUR OWN
During the year 2020, many COVID-19 positive cases were reported. The table below
indicates the number of cases reported during June 2020. Refer to the table below and answer
the questions that follow.

8.1 Explain the difference between discreet and continuous data. (2)
8.2 Determine the median of the reported cases. (3)
8.3 Determine K1 and K3. (2)
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STEP 5 & 6: PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

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EXAMPLE QUESTION [TUTOR & LEARNER]
In South Africa, learners' marks are calculated using level descriptors from level 1 (L1), the
lowest scores, to level 7 (L7), which is the highest score. The information below shows the
November 2019 Mathematical Literacy results for learners in a district in South Africa.

9.1 Define the term range. (2)

9.2 Identify the type of graph shown. (2)
9.3 State whether the learner numbers represent continuous or discrete data. (2)
9.4 Determine the total number of grade 10 learners who wrote the examination.
(3)
9.5 Write down the level descriptors that show that the performance of the grade 11
learners is below the performance of the grade 10 learners.
(3)
9.6 Determine the median level descriptor for the grade 11 learners. (3)
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LEARNER ACTIVITIES: TRY IT ON YOUR OWN
During the 2008–2012 period, South Africa recorded an average growth rate of just over 2%,
mainly due to the global economic recession.
Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape collectively contributed significantly to the
country's growth contributed.
The graph below shows the contributions of these three provinces to the various
sectors.

Use the information above to answer the questions that follow.

10.1 Write down the province that contributed the most to the wholesale sector.
(2)
10.2 The total amount contributed to agriculture by the three provinces was R8,3 billion.
Determine what portion of the amount was contributed by the Western Cape.
(4)
10.3 Identify the sector in which KwaZulu-Natal made a 12% contribution.
(2)
10.4 Name the sector that has the largest scope.
(2)
10.5 Name ONE province that made the most significant contribution to the growth of
most of the sectors. (2)
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MEASUREMENT
1. After completing this activity, you should be able to determine the perimeter, area
and volume of shapes.
What is perimeter: Perimeter is the total distance around the outer edge of a shape. The
perimeter of a shape is determined by measuring and adding the lengths of the sides.
IMPORTANT - the UNITS must be the SAME before you can add the sides together.
Perimeter of regular figures
a)Perimeter of shapes with straight sides

Solutions: Add only the lengths of all the sides.

b) Circumference of circles use the formula Circumference = 2πr

Solutions: Make substitution within the formula

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Area of regular figures
What is area: The space a shape covers.
a) Area of a square
AREA = side × side OF AREA = sy2

Side

Side
b) Area of a rectangle

Area = Length × width

Length
Width

c) Area of a triangle
Area = ½ Base × perpendicular height
perpendicular height

Base

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d) Area of the circle
Area = πr2 OF Area = 3,142 × raduis 2

Revisions Exercise : Calculate the Perimeter and Area of the following figures

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Volume of regular figures
What is volume: The amount of space an object takes up. OR Volume is the amount of
space something occupies.
a) Volume of a cube : Volume = Side × Side × Side OR Volume = S3

Side

Side

b) Volume of a Prism : Volume = Length × Width × Height

Height

Length

c) Volume of a triangular prism:

Volume = ½ Base × perpendicular height× height

Base

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d) Volume of Cilinder:
Volume = 3,142 × raduis 2 × height

Height
Revisions Exercise: Calculate the Volume of the following figures

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MAPS AND PLANS

QUESTION 1:

1. Below is a detailed map of the Baz Bus from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

Use the map and information above to answer the questions that follows:
1.1 Identify the type of map shown above. (2)

1.2 Give the name of the fifth town indicated on the map from Durban to Cape town. (2)

1.3 How many compulsory stop-overs are on the route from Johannesburg to Cape (2)
Town?

1.4 Which mode of transport would be most suitable when travelling from
Pietermaritzburg to Kokstad? (2)

1.5 Give the general direction when travelling from Kokstad to East London? (4)

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 1.6 The Baz Bus travel a distance of 1395 km from Johannesburg to Cape Town. It
has to stop for 30 minutes at all the compulsory stoppages. The Baz Bus driver
claims that a single trip takes 14 hours 57 minutes, if the bus was travelling at an
average speed of 100 km/h.
Verify, showing all calculations if the claim is VALID.
You may use the formula:
Distance.
Time =
Speed (6)
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QUESTION 2:

2.1 The map below shows the location of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.

THE CRADLE OF HUMANKIND WORLD HERITAGE SITE

[Adaptedfromwww.ResearchGate
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 Use the map above to answer the questions that follow:

2.1.1 Identify the type of scale used in the map. (2)

2.1.2 In which province is the Cradle of Humankind mainly situated? (2)

2.1.3 Write down the caves at the Cradle of Humankind as shown on the map. (2)

2.1.4 Name the town situated in Mpumalanga. (2)

2.1.5 Measure, in mm, the length on the map from Maropeng visitors centre to the centre (2)
of Johannesburg.

2.2 The map below shows the route from Pretoria to Durban and vice versa.

[Adapted from source: learn.mindset.africa]

2.2.1 Write down the type of map that is displayed above. (2)

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 2.2.2 Choose the letter A, B or C that does NOT apply to this type of map.

A The map is not drawn to scale.

B The roads are NOT displayed with straight lines. (2)
C The actual distances are displayed.

2.3 Write down the total distance from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria. (2)

2.4 Write down the National roads to be used to travel from Pretoria to Bethlehem (2)

2.5 A person drives from Bergville towards the N3. Write down whether that person (2)
must turn left or right to drive to Pietermaritzburg.
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QUESTION 3

3.1 Mr Mkhize recently bought a house in Underberg. Below is a floor plan of the house.
The plan is drawn to scale.

Use the floor plan to answer the questions follow:

3.1.1 Define the term floor plan according to the given context. (2)

3.1.2 Convert the total Area of the house to 𝑐𝑚2. (2)

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 3.1.3 State the number of internal doors on the floor plan and state which side they open (2)
to when you exit the house?

3.1.4 Mr Mkhize claims that 70% of the area of the bedroom is more than 6 804 000𝑚𝑚2.
Verify with calculations if the claim is correct. (5)

3.1.5 The inside dimensions of the house are given in both imperial and metric units.
State the benefit of providing both units. (2)

3.1.6 If the floor plan is reduced to 80% of the original size during the printing process,
use the total length of the southern wall to determine the original scale of the house. (5)

3.1.7 Hence, use the scale calculated above and verify if the measured total length on the
southern side is 13,56 cm when it is reduced to 80%. (4)

3.1.8 Define the phrase drawn to scale according to the context. (2)

3.1.9 Mr Mkhize decides to extend the house. What changes do you think he needs to (2)
make to modernise the house.
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QUESTION 4

The layout plan given below is showing parking zones at OR Tambo Airport.

www.parkplans http.com

Use the layout plan above and answer the questions that follow:

4.1.1 Define the term layout plan according to the given context. (2)

4.1.2 Give the name of the parking zone where you will find the car rental at OR Tambo (2)
International Airport.

4.1.3 Identify the terminal where you will find the Gautrain. (2)

4.1.4 Give the general direction of parking 5 from the domestic terminal. (2)

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4.2 The layout plan showing King Shaka Airport is shown below.

[Adapted from www.airplans http.com]

Study the layout plan above and answer the questions that follow:

4.2.1 State the type of a road that M65 is. (2)

4.2.2 Determine the number of Accessibility Parking zones available at the airport. (2)

4.2.3 Explain why the road that passes through the passenger terminal has an arrow facing (2)
in one direction only.

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