Matric Mathematical Literacy

Question 1

A shop adds 15% VAT to a jacket priced at R400 (excluding VAT). What is the price including VAT?

Accepted Answer

R460

Answer

VAT = 15% of R400 = R60. Price including VAT = R400 + R60 = R460.

Question 2

A recipe for 4 people uses 600 g of flour. How much flour is needed for 6 people?

Accepted Answer

900 g

Answer

Flour per person = 600 ÷ 4 = 150 g. For 6 people: 150 × 6 = 900 g.

Question 3

Convert 2.5 kilometres to metres.

Accepted Answer

2 500 m

Answer

1 km = 1 000 m, so 2.5 km = 2.5 × 1 000 = 2 500 m.

Question 4

A learner scored 36 out of 50 in a test. What is this as a percentage?

Accepted Answer

72%

Answer

Percentage = (36 ÷ 50) × 100 = 72%.

Question 5

A taxi charges a flat fee of R12 plus R3 per kilometre. What does a 10 km trip cost?

Accepted Answer

R42

Answer

Cost = R12 + (R3 × 10) = R12 + R30 = R42.

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