MIP1501Assignment 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
= R8,09 per kg
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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
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= 600 man-days ÷ 25 men
= 24 days
1.4. John is the catering manager at a lodge. He usually uses the following
meat ration in a week when he has 6 guests staying at the lodge:
Type of meat Price Amount for 6 guests per week
Rump steak R 75 per 500 g 1 kg
Mince R 84 per kg 2 kg
Chicken R 19 per 200 g 1,5 kg
Fillet steak R 55 per 250 g 2,5 kg
1.4.1. How much does the Chicken cost per kg?
Convert 1 kg = 1000 g
200 g portions are in 1 kg
= 1000 g ÷ 200 g
= 5 portions
Chicken cost per kg
= R19 × 5
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
= R8,09 per kg
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.
, For additional support +27 81 278 3372
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
, For additional support +27 81 278 3372
= 600 man-days ÷ 25 men
= 24 days
1.4. John is the catering manager at a lodge. He usually uses the following
meat ration in a week when he has 6 guests staying at the lodge:
Type of meat Price Amount for 6 guests per week
Rump steak R 75 per 500 g 1 kg
Mince R 84 per kg 2 kg
Chicken R 19 per 200 g 1,5 kg
Fillet steak R 55 per 250 g 2,5 kg
1.4.1. How much does the Chicken cost per kg?
Convert 1 kg = 1000 g
200 g portions are in 1 kg
= 1000 g ÷ 200 g
= 5 portions
Chicken cost per kg
= R19 × 5
