MIP1501
Assignment 3 2025
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Due date: 30 July 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1. A tractor travels 90 kilometers on 18 liters of fuel. How much fuel will it need
to travel 130 kilometers? Round off your answer to 2 decimal places.
Distance = 90 km
Fuel used = 18 liters
Fuel consumption per km = 18 ÷ 90 = 0.2 liters/km
Fuel needed for 130 km = 130 × 0.2 = 26.00 liters
1.2. 7 kg of tomatoes cost R 56,63. How much are you going to pay for 10 kg of
tomatoes?
Cost per kg = R56,63 ÷ 7
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, QUESTION 1
1.1. A tractor travels 90 kilometers on 18 liters of fuel. How much fuel will it
need to travel 130 kilometers? Round off your answer to 2 decimal places.
Distance = 90 km
Fuel used = 18 liters
Fuel consumption per km = 18 ÷ 90 = 0.2 liters/km
Fuel needed for 130 km = 130 × 0.2 = 26.00 liters
1.2. 7 kg of tomatoes cost R 56,63. How much are you going to pay for 10 kg of
tomatoes?
Cost per kg = R56,63 ÷ 7
= R8,09 per kg
Cost for 10 kg = R8,09 × 10
= R80,90
1.3. If 30 men can build a wall of a shopping centre in 20 days, how long will it
take 25 men to build the exact same wall?
Total man-days required to build the wall
= 30 men × 20 days
= 600 man-days
Days 25 men will take to complete 600 man-days of work
Assignment 3 2025
Unique number:
Due date: 30 July 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1. A tractor travels 90 kilometers on 18 liters of fuel. How much fuel will it need
to travel 130 kilometers? Round off your answer to 2 decimal places.
Distance = 90 km
Fuel used = 18 liters
Fuel consumption per km = 18 ÷ 90 = 0.2 liters/km
Fuel needed for 130 km = 130 × 0.2 = 26.00 liters
1.2. 7 kg of tomatoes cost R 56,63. How much are you going to pay for 10 kg of
tomatoes?
Cost per kg = R56,63 ÷ 7
DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE
Educational Aid: These study notes are intended to be used as educational resources and should not be seen
as a replacement for individual research, critical analysis, or professional consultation. Students are encouraged
to perform their own research and seek advice from their instructors or academic advisors for specific
assignment guidelines.
Personal Responsibility: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the
information in these study notes, the seller does not guarantee the completeness or correctness of all content.
The buyer is responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information and exercising their own judgment when
applying it to their assignments.
Academic Integrity: It is essential for students to maintain academic integrity and follow their institution's
policies regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as learning tools and
sources of inspiration. Any direct reproduction of the content without proper citation and acknowledgment may
be considered academic misconduct.
Limited Liability: The seller shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or consequences
arising from the use of these notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor academic performance, penalties, or
any other negative consequences resulting from the application or misuse of the information provided.
, QUESTION 1
1.1. A tractor travels 90 kilometers on 18 liters of fuel. How much fuel will it
need to travel 130 kilometers? Round off your answer to 2 decimal places.
Distance = 90 km
Fuel used = 18 liters
Fuel consumption per km = 18 ÷ 90 = 0.2 liters/km
Fuel needed for 130 km = 130 × 0.2 = 26.00 liters
1.2. 7 kg of tomatoes cost R 56,63. How much are you going to pay for 10 kg of
tomatoes?
Cost per kg = R56,63 ÷ 7
= R8,09 per kg
Cost for 10 kg = R8,09 × 10
= R80,90
1.3. If 30 men can build a wall of a shopping centre in 20 days, how long will it
take 25 men to build the exact same wall?
Total man-days required to build the wall
= 30 men × 20 days
= 600 man-days
Days 25 men will take to complete 600 man-days of work
