MIP1501 Assignment 3 (178273) Due 30 July 2025

MIP1501
ASSIGNMENT 03

UNIQUE NO: 178273

Closing date: 30 July 2025

, MIP1501 Assignment 3 Solutions
Question 1.1
A tractor travels 90 km using 18 liters of fuel. Determine the fuel required for 130 km.

90
Fuel efficiency = = 5 km/l
18
130
Fuel required = = 26.00 liters
5

Question 1.2
Given 7 kg of tomatoes cost R 56.63, find the cost for 10 kg.

56.63
Cost per kg = = 8.09 R/kg
7
Total cost = 8.09 × 10 = R 80.90


Question 1.3
30 men build a wall in 20 days. Determine the time required for 25 men.

Total work = 30 × 20 = 600 man-days
600
Time for 25 men = = 24 days
25

Question 1.4.1
Chicken costs R 19 per 200 g. Find the cost per kg.

19
Cost per gram = = 0.095 R/g
200
Cost per kg = 0.095 × 1000 = R 95


Question 1.4.2
Fillet steak costs R 55 per 250 g. Determine the cost for 2.5 kg.

55
Cost per gram = = 0.22 R/g
250
Cost per kg = 0.22 × 1000 = 220 R/kg

Total cost = 220 × 2.5 = R 550



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