NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL)

FUNDAMENTALS
MATHEMATICS
NQF LEVEL 2

TASK: 7
(INTERNAL EXAMINATION)
PAPER 1

DATE: 11 SEPTEMBER 2023 TIME: 08H00

MARKS: 100 MARKS ICASS weighting: 15%

This question paper consists of 6 pages, 1 formula sheet and 1 ANNEXURE.

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TIME: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Answer ALL the questions.

2. Read ALL the questions carefully.

3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.

4. Show all calculations and intermediary steps. Simplify where possible.

5. Questions may be answered in any sequence. Subsections of questions may NOT be

separated.

6. All final answers must be approximated accurately to THREE decimal places.

7. The list on the formula sheet is NOT necessarily complete. Any other applicable
formula may be used.

8. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1

1.1
Convert the following decimal fractions to the form .

1.1.1 (3)

1.1.2 0,48 (1)

1.2 Rationalize the denominator of the following

1.2.1
(2)

1.2.2
(3)

1.3 Simplify the following. (Leave answers with positive exponents and in surd form
where applicable).

1.3.1 (3)

1.3.2
(3)

1.3.3
(3)

1.4 Make the subject of the formula for the following equation : (2)

1.5 In the equation , find the value of if and (5)

1.6 The 7th and the 10th term of an arithmetic progression are 10 and -2 respectively.
Determine the sum of the first 8 terms of this series. (5)

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QUESTION 2

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2.1 Given below are four graphs all drawn to scale. Study the graphs and answer the
questions that follow.

GRAPH A GRAPH C

GRAPH B GRAPH D

2.1.1 Write down the mathematical name given to the graphs A-D (4)

2.1.2 Is the gradient of Graph A positive or negative? (1)

2.1.3 Which of the above graphs is discontinuous? (1)

2.1.4 What are the co-ordinates of the turning point of GRAPH C (1)

2.1.5 Write down the range of GRAPH B (1)

2.1.6 Write down the equations of the axes of symmetry for GRAPH B (2)

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2.1.7 Determine the equation of GRAPH C (3)

2.1.8 Determine the equation of GRAPH B (3)

2.1.9 Determine the equation of GRAPH D (3)

2.2
Using ANNEXURE A provided draw the graph of , showing all intersections
with the axes. (5)
for

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QUESTION 3

3.1 Simplify the following

3.1.1 (3)

3.1.2 (4)

3.2 Factorise the following

3.2.1 (3)

3.2.2 (3)

3.3 Solve for :

(4)

3.3 Solve the following inequality and give you answer in interval notation and on the
number line.

(5)

3.4 Solve for and in the following equations:

(4)

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QUESTION 4

4.1 Define the following terms:

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4.1.1 Variance (1)

4.1.2 Short-term investment (1)

4.1.3 Long-term investment (1)

4.1.4 Compound interest (1)

4.1.5 Budget. (1)

4.2 An amount of R1 200 has accumulated to R 1 668 after three years.

Find the interest rate if the investment was paid compound interest. (5)

4.3 Ntuthuko sees the following advert in the Newcastle Advertiser. He wants to buy the
car for sale.

FOR SALE
2010 MERCEDES EXL I 360

Almost new

R 870 000.
Ntuthuko has 3 options available to him.

OPTION A: He can borrow the money from the AB bank which charges him interest
at a rate of 14% per annum, compound interest for 5 years.

OPTION B: He can borrow the money from National Peoples Bank which charges
him an interest at a rate of 13 % per annum compounded quarterly for a period of 5
years.

OPTION C: He can borrow the money from his rich uncle Mxolisi who will charge
him interest at a rate of 15% simple interest for a period of 5 years.

By showing all calculations, determine which of the three options would be the best (10)
for Ntuthuko.

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Formulae Sheet.

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Annexure A: Answer sheet

EXAMINATION NUMBER

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Detach Annexure A and hand it in with your answer booklet.

2.2

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