Question 1

MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question has only ONE correct answer. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (1.1–1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.11 E. 1.1 Two forces, F1 and F2, are applied on a crate lying … Read more

Question 4

Use the graphs above to answer the following questions. 4.1.1 Show by calculation that one mile is equivalent to 1 760 yards. (2) 4.1.2 Determine the approximate distance (in miles) from the start of the San Francisco Marathon to where the height above sea level rises steeply for the first time. (2) 4.1.3 Calculate the … Read more

Question 2

Use the information above and ANNEXURE A to answer the following questions. 2.1.1 (a) Calculate the total amount spent by all tourists in 2012. (3) (b) Explain whether it is more appropriate to round off the rand value of the total amount spent in billions to one decimal place, rather than rounding off the rand … Read more

Question 1

Use TABLE 1 and the calendar above to answer the following questions. 1.1.1 Determine the probability of randomly selecting a workday in October 2015 with a date that is an even number. (3) 1.1.2 Give ONE valid reason why a company will not necessarily use a bank offering the lowest bank charges. (2) 1.1.3 Determine … Read more

Question 5

LANGUAGE AND EDITING SKILLS 5.1 Read the passage (TEXT F) below, which has some deliberate errors, andanswer the set questions. TEXT F 5.1.1 Correct the SINGLE error in each of the following sentences. Write down ONLY the question numbers and the words you have corrected. (a) Sand, surf and sun are good for the soul … Read more

Question 4

ANALYSING A CARTOON Read the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions. TEXT E 4.1 Refer to FRAME 1. 4.1.1 Where does the conversation between Blondie and her neighbour take place? (1) 4.1.2 State ONE visual clue which has made the neighbour conclude that there is a problem with the lawnmower. (1) 4.1.2 … Read more

Question 3

ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT Study the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions. TEXT D 3.1 Who is the target audience of this advertisement? (1) 3.2 According to this advertisement, how can one avoid hay fever and allergies? (1) 3.3 Discuss the techniques that the advertiser uses to convey the idea of a horrormovie. … Read more