Question 1
A grocery till slip shows a subtotal of R350,00 before VAT. South Africa's standard VAT rate is 15%. How much VAT is added to the slip?
Correct Answer:
R52,50
Question 2
Thandi earns R12 000 per month. Her medical aid deduction is R1 800. What percentage of her monthly salary is deducted for medical aid (rounded to one decimal place)?
Correct Answer:
15,0%
Question 3
A water tariff charges R8,50 per kilolitre. A household uses 24 kilolitres in a month. What is the cost of the water used, before any fixed charges?
Correct Answer:
R204,00
Question 4
An item is marked R250,00 and offered at a 20% discount. What is the sale price?
Correct Answer:
R200,00
Question 5
A recipe needs 750 ml of milk. How many litres of milk is this?
Correct Answer:
0,75 litres
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Prepare with the NSC Maths Literacy Practice Questions - National Senior Certificate (Matric) Mathematical Literacy Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering total, cost, shows, much, and number. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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NSC Maths Literacy Practice Questions - National Senior Certificate (Matric) Mathematical Literacy Exam

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