MATHEMATICAL LITERACY PAPER 2
GRADE 12
SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS
MAY/JUNE 2017

Codes  Explanation 
 M  Method
 MA  Method with Accuracy
 CA  Consistent Accuracy
 A  Accuracy
 C  Conversion
 D  Define
 J  Justification/Reason/Explain
S  Simplification
RD  Reading from a table OR a graph OR a diagram OR a map OR a plan
F  Choosing the correct formula
SF  Substitution in a formula
O  Opinion
P  Penalty, e.g. for no units, incorrect rounding off, etc.
R  Rounding Off
NP  No penalty for rounding OR omitting units
MCA  Method with consistent accuracy


These marking guidelines consist of 15 pages.

KEY TO TOPIC SYMBOL:
F = Finance; M = Measurement; MP = Maps, plans and other representations
DH = Data Handling; P = Probability.

QUESTION 1 [39 Marks]   
Ques  Solution  Explanation  T&L 
1.1.1  Probability =
                    15 ✓
= 0,2 ✓

1A numerator
1A denominator
1CA simplification
AO
(3) 
P
L2
1.1.2 6 members scores decreased.
As a percentage = × 100% ✓
                             15
= 40% ✓

1A no. decreased
1MA percentage with denominator 15
1CA simplification
AO
(3)
D
L2
1.1.3 (a) Arranging scores in ascending or descending order:
27; 28; 30; 32; 34; 38; 41; 42; 43; 43; 44; 46; 53; 56; 62✓
Median is 42. ✓✓
1MA ordered data
2A median
AO
(3)

L2
1.1.3(b)  43✓✓ 2A mode
(2)

D
L2
1.1.3 (c) IQR = upper quartile – lower quartile
= Q3 – Q1
= 46 – 32✓✓
= 14✓
CA from 1.1.3(a)
1RT 46
1RT 32
1CA IQR value
(3)

D
L3
1.1.4 The interquartile range of 1st tournament is smaller than that of the 2nd tournament (i.e. 14 compared to 50)✓✓
Range of scores is smaller (i.e. 35) in the 1st tournament compared to a range of 90 points scored in 2nd tournament. Majority improved their scores.✓✓
OR
Highest score by a player in 1st tournament is 38 points less than a player in 2nd tournament.
The interquartile range of 2nd tournament is higher than that of the 1st tournament (i.e. 50 points higher than 14 points).✓✓✓
The lowest score of tournament 2 is 17 less than the lowest score in tournament 1.✓
OR
Players' performance in Tournament 1 were more consistent because the IQR is smaller and also the range is smaller.✓✓✓✓
2J comparison
2J comparison
2J comparison
2J comparison
OR
2J comparison
2J comparison
(4)
D
L4 
1.2.1 Points : 3 × 1 = 3✓
8 × 2 = 16
3 × 3 = 9
Point scored = 3 + 16 + 9 = 28✓✓
Player F✓
OR
3 × 1 + 8 × 2 + 3 × 3 = 28 points✓✓✓
Player F✓
1MA point in relation
to position (multiply)
1M adding points
1A accumulated points
1CA player
1MA balls multiply by
points
1M adding
1A total points
1CA player
AO
(4)
D
L3
1.2.2 45 cm : 3,66 m✓
0,45m : 3,66 m✓
15 : 122✓
OR
45 cm : 3,66 m✓
45 cm : 366 cm✓
15 : 122✓
1MAwriting in correct ratio
1C convert cm to m
1CA simplification (no units)
OR
1MAwriting in correct ratio
1C convert m to cm
1CA simplification (no units)
(3)
M
L2
1.2.3 Shaded Area = πr2(hoop) – πr2(ball)
= 3,142 × (22,5cm)2 – 3,142 × (12,4cm)2✓✓✓✓
= 1 590,6375 cm2 – 483,11392 cm2✓✓
= 1 107.52 cm2
OR
Area of circle (hoop) = π × (radius)2
= 3,142 × (22,5)2✓✓
= 1 590,6375cm2✓✓
Area occupied by the ball = π × (radius)2
= 3,142 × (12,4)2✓✓
= 483,11392 cm2
Shaded area = 1 590,6375 – 483,11392 cm2
= 1 107,52358 cm2
1A radius hoop
1A radius ball
1M subtracting
1SF correct values
1CA area in cm2
1CA area occupied by the ball
1CA simplification
OR
1A radius
1SF correct values
1CA area
1A radius of a ball
1CA area occupied by the ball
1M difference
1CA simplification
NPR
(7)
M
L3
1.3 Proportional price money:
Y group share R8,1 mil × 3 = R2,7 mil
                                         9
Each member of Y group will receive = 2,7million ✓
                                                                    5
= R0,54 mil.✓
0,54 × 1 000 000 = R540 000 ✓
The player was correct. ✓
OR
Group Y receives 3 of the share ✓✓
                             9
Each member receives 1
                                      5
A player from Y = 3 × 8,1 million
                            45
= 0,54 million ✓
= R540 000✓
The statement is correct✓
1MA getting 9
1M multiply by ratio
1CA price money to
share
1M divide by 5
1CA each member's share
1C to 1000's
1O conclusion based on calculation
2MA correct ratio
1A each member's share
1M multiply with ratio
1CA simplification
1C conversion
1O conclusion
[max 4 marks if divided by 15 first to get 0,54 mil
Max 5 marks if dividing by 3 instead of working with the ratio 93]
(7)

F
L4
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QUESTION 2 (37)

Related Items

2.1.1(a)  Amount × (106,18%) = R14,44 ✓
K = R14,44 ÷ 106,18 % or 1,0618 ✓
= R13,599
= R13,6 ✓
1RT correct values
1A dividing by 106,18%
or dividing by 1,0618
1R value in rand
(3) 
F
L2 
2.1.1(b) Q = R11,50 - R10,88 x 100% ✓
               R10,88
= 5,7 ✓
OR
– 0,81 + 12,2 + 7,82 + 2,28 + 6,18 +5,24 + 10,07 +11,34 + Q = 6,00 x 10 ✓
Q = 60 – 54,32 ✓
= 5,68 ✓
1RT correct values
1M subtracting values
1F percentage change
1CA simplification
OR
1RT correct values
1M mean concept
1M subtracting values
1CA simplification
NPR
(4)
D
L2
2.1.1 (c) E =0,99 + 17,32 + 15,07 + 5,99 + 9,42 + 8,16 + 4,46 + 9,04 + 10,27 + 15,64 
                                                            10 ✓
= 96,36
      10
= 9,64✓
1MA adding values
1MCA mean concept ÷10
1CA mean value
(3)
D
L2
2.1.2 Apr. 2015 to Jan. 2016: both prices increased.✓✓
Jan. 2016 to Apr. 2016:
The price of the 600 g loaf of white bread remained the same (is constant).✓
The price of the 700 g loaf of white bread increased✓
OR
Per period per bread✓
600 g:
Apr 2015 – Jan 2016 : The price increased.✓
Jan 2016 – Apr 2016: The price remained the same.✓
700 g:
Apr 2015 – Jan 2016 : The price increased.✓
Jan 2016 – Apr 2016 The price increased.✓
2J both increased
1J 600 g constant
1J 700 g increased
600g:
1J increased
1J constant
700g:
1J increased
1J increased
(4)
D
L4
2.1.3  He will have to adjust his spending to cater for the increased price. That is money that he was saving to use for other things will be used for wheat products.✓✓
OR
Will experience financial difficulties (i.e. unable to afford bread any longer).✓✓
OR
If he buys the wheat products it will cost him more and he will have less money to spend on other stuff✓✓
OR
Can buy less and less✓✓
OR
Any other valid reason✓✓
2J explanation
OR
2J explanation
OR
2J explanation
OR
2J explanation
OR
2J explanation
(2)
F
L4
2.2 Increase in 2017 = 6,6% × R6,72 ✓
= R0,44 ✓
Increased price = R6,72 + R0,44 ✓
= R7,16 ✓
Increase in 2018 = R7,16 × 6%
= R0,43✓
Increased price = R7,17 + R0,43✓
= R7,59
OR
2017: R6,72 × 1,066 = R 7,16✓✓✓
2018: R7,16 × 1,06 = R7,59✓✓✓
OR
R6,72 × 1,066 × 1,06 = R7,59✓✓✓✓✓✓
1MA multiplying correct values
1A increase amount
1M adding
1CA increased price
1CA increase %
1CA increased price
OR
1MA multiplying correct values
1A increase amount
1M adding
1CA increased price
1CA increase %
1CA increased price
(6)
F
L3
2.3.1  V = 690 mm × 445 mm × 180 mm ✓✓✓
= 55 269 000 mm3
1SF correct values
2CA volume
P if unit is wrong
(3)
M
L2
2.3.2

Number of crates lengthwise 
= 2   ✓
  0,69 ✓
= 2,89

or

2000
 690 
=289
∴ 2 crates ✓
Number of crates breadthwise
=   2   = 4,4
  0,445
or
2000
 445
=4,4
∴ 4 crates ✓
Now the remaining space is 0,62 m × 2 m
layout

1C conversion
1M dividing
1CA number length wise
1CA number
1M finding the total
number
1CA number of crates
1J conclusion
(7)
M
L3
2.3.3 Number of loaves = 80 × 8 = 640✓
Cost price per bread = R5350
                                       640
= R8,36
Number of loaves to break even =   FC  
                                                     SP - CP
= R1 1720,70  ✓
 R11,50 - R8,36
= 548 ✓
1A total number of loaves
1M dividing
1CA cost price
1SF substitution (at least 2 correct values)
1CA number of whole loaves
(5)
F
L3
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QUESTION 3 (38 marks)

Ques  Solution  Explanation  T&L 
3.1.1  Total population = 22 574 500 ✓
                                 41,4% ✓
= 54 925 790,75 ✓
≈ 54 925 800 people  ✓
1RT correct values
1M dividing by %
1CA population
1R number of people
(4)
D
L3
3.1.2 (a) P(White female) = 2 325 100
                         55 908 900  ✓
= 0,042 OR 4,2% OR    ✓
                                    24
1MA numerator and
denominator
1CA simplification
AO
(2)
P
L3
3.1.2 (b) Total males = RSA population – Female population
= 55 908 900 – 28 529 100 ✓
= 27 379 800 ✓
P(male) =27 379 800 ✓= 0,489721672 ≈ 0,49 OR 48,97%
              55 908 900
OR
P(female) =28 529 100 = 0,51027 ✓... ≈ 0,51 or 51,03%
                 5 908 900
P(male) = 1 – 0,51027 ✓.. or 1 – 0,51 or 100% – 51,03%
= 0,489721672 or 0,49 or 49,97% ✓
1MA difference
1CA males total
1CA probability
OR
1A P(female)
1M subtracting from 1
1CA P(male)
(3) 
P
L3 
3.1.3  2016 =    684 100   × 100% ✓✓
            28 529 100
= 2,3979024 ≈ 2,4% ✓
2015 =            or                 2014 =
    673 900     × 100%     664 900     × 100% ✓
 28 078 700                  27 635 900
= 2,4% = 2,4% ✓
OR
2014: 100% – (80,2% + 8,9% + 8,5%)= 2,4% ✓✓✓
2015: 100% – (80,4% + 8,9% + 8,3%)= 2,4% ✓✓
2016: 100% – 80,6% – 8,9% – 8,1% = 2,4%
1MA numerator and
denominator
1M multiply by 100%
1CA percentage
1MA numerator and denominator
1CA percentage
OR
1MA subtracting from 100%
1M adding other values
1CA percentage
1MA another year
1CA another year
(5)
D
L4 
3.2.1  Total distance of a space and a post
= 100 mm + 40 mm✓
= 140 mm
or 0,1 m + 0,04 m
= 0,14 m
Distance between posts that must have a space and a post
= 3 460 mm – 100 mm✓
= 3 360mm
or 3460m - 0,14m
= 3,360 m
Number of small posts = 3360
                                         140
= 24✓
or 3,360
    0,140
= 24m✓
1A correct distance
1M subtracting
1M dividing by 140
1CA number of small post
[Accept 26 full marks]
(4)
M
L2
3.2.2  Direct sunlight coming into the rooms through the windows for much longer.✓✓
OR
Sun spend most of the time on the north side of the house.✓✓
OR
It is the side on which the sun shines most of the time during the day. ✓✓
2J sun and time
OR
2J direction and time
OR
2J sunshine
(2)
MP
L4
3.2.3 Open outward because they have short width✓✓
OR
Designed to store things, as such they will obstruct inward opening of the doors✓✓.
OR
Storage space will be lost if doors open inwards✓✓
OR
Other rooms open inward because it is the entrance to the room.✓✓
2O wideness
OR
2O purpose
OR
2O space
OR
1O way of opening
1O purpose
(2)
MP
L4
3.2.4 Carpeted floor = Area of a Passage + Dining + Living rooms
DR area = 3,3274 × 3,6576
= 12,17029824 m2
LR area = 4,5720 × 4,2672✓
= 19,5096384 m2
Area of passage = 15% of (12,17 + 19,51) m2
= 15 % of 31,68 m2
= 4,751990496 m2
Total area = 12,17 m2 + 19,51 m2 + 4,75 m2
= 36,43 m2
≈ 37 m2
1SF finding area
1CA area of DR
1CA area of LR
1M finding 15%
1CA area of passage
1M adding 3 or 4 values
1CA total area
1R rounding
[Max 6 marks if total area is calculated]
(8)
M
L3
3.2.5 Labour Cost: R1 600 + 37 × R70✓
= R1 600 + R2 590
= R4 190
Number of boxes = 37 ÷ 2,15 ✓
= 17,209
≈ 18
Cost for boxes flooring:
18 × R299,90
= R5 398,20 ✓
Number of underlay rolls: 37 ÷ 10
= 3,7
≈ 4
Underlayer: 4 × R56,90
= R227,60 ✓
Total cost = R4 190 + R5 398,20+ R227,60 ✓
= R9 815,80 ✓
The budget is sufficient. ✓
Area CA from 3.2.4 above
1MA finding labour
1CA labour cost
1M dividing by 2,15
1CA cost of boxes
1CA underlayer cost
1MCA adding all 3 different cost types
1CA total cost
1O conclusion
(8)
F
L4
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QUESTION 4 [36 marks]

Ques  Solution  Explanation  T&L 
4.1.1  Tax bracket 3, 4 and 5 ✓✓✓
[Accept Tax bracket 1]
OR
$37 001 – $87 000 ✓
$87 001 ̶ $180 000. ✓
$180 001 and over.✓
[Accept $0 – $1 200] 
1RT bracket3
1RT bracket 4
1RT bracket 5
OR
1RT tax bracket
1RT tax bracket
1RT tax bracket
(3)
F
L2
4.1.2  Pay extra tax (2% on taxable income)✓✓
OR
The levy is an extra (additional, more) tax on their income.✓✓
OR
Higher income earners are subjected to an extra tax in addition to usual income tax paid. ✓✓
2O reason
OR
2O reason
OR
2O reason
(2)
F
L4 
4.1.3 Tax due 2016:
= $54 547 + 45% × ( $289 303,26 ̶ $180 000)✓✓
= $54 547 + 45% × $109 303,26
=$54 547 + $49 186,47
=$103 733,47✓
Medical levy = $289 303,26 × 2%
= $5 786,07✓
Total due = $103 733,47 + $5 786,07
= $109 519,54✓
Tax due 2017:
= $54 232 + 45% × ($311 001 ̶ $180 000)✓✓
= $54 232 + 45% × $131 001
= $54 232 + $ 58 950,45
= $113 182,45✓
Medical levy = 2% × $311 001
= $6 220,02
Total for 2017: $113 182,45 + $6 220,02 ✓
= $119 402,47
Tax due difference: $119 402,47 – $109 519,54 ✓
= $9 882,93.✓
The statement is VALID. ✓
1RT tax bracket
1 SF correct substitution
1CA tax due
1MA levy value
1CA total due
1RT tax bracket
1SF correct values
1CA tax due
1CA total
1M finding difference
1CA simplification
1O conclusion
(12)
F
L3/4
4.2.1  Mary Rose restaurant; Denmark hotel; Civic Centre✓✓✓

3A venues
Accept hotel
(3)
MP
L2
4.2.2  Because it runs over the river.✓✓
OR
Portions of the river not visible from above where the highway crosses or passes over the river.✓✓ 
2O reason
OR
2O reason
(2)
MP
L4
4.2.3  North west OR NW OR West of North✓✓

2RT direction
(2) 
MP
L2
4.2.4  Turn right walk along Walker Str✓
Turn right into Strickland Str✓
Pass South Coast Highway
And turn left into Mount Shadforth Rd✓
Restaurant will be on his right
OR
Turn SW into Walker Street and proceed.✓
At the corner turn NW and continue.✓
Cross South Coast Highway
Turn W into Mount Shadforth Rd.✓
The restaurant is on the northern side of the road.
1A route and turn
1A route and turn
1A turn and road
OR
1A route and turn
1A route and turn
1A turn and road
(3)
MP
L3
4.2.5 Measured distance between = 23 mm✓✓
Scale 23 mm is 100 m ✓
How long it will take him = Time = Distance ✓
                                                        Speed
= 100m
   1,1m/s
= 90,91 seconds ✓
In minutes 90,909 ÷ 60 = 1,52 minutes. ✓✓
No. He can walk in less than 2 minutes at that speed. ✓
OR
2 min = 120 sec 
Distance = 1,1 m/s x 120 s = 132 m 
Measured distance = 23 mm ✓✓
Scale 23 mm = 100 m ✓
He will have passed the Indigo Cuisine ✓
[Accept measurements 23 mm to 25 mm]
2MA measuring
1C using scale
1F formula
1A dividing by speed
1CA calculating time
1C divide by 60
1CA minutes
1O conclusion
OR
1C multiply by 60
1A time in seconds
1A multiply with speed
1F formula
1CA distance
2MA measurement
1C using scale
1O conclusion
(9)
MP
L4
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TOTAL: 150

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