BNU1501
Basic Numeracy
Exam pack 2022
o Assignments 1 - 4 for Semester 1 2020
o Assignments 1 - 4 for Semester 2 2020
o Assignments 1 - 4 for 2021
o Questions and Solutions to Exam May/June 2014
o Questions and Solutions to Exam Oct/Nov 2014
o Questions and Solutions to Exam May/June 2016
o Questions and Solutions to Exam Oct/Nov 2016
o Questions and Solutions to Exam May/June 2017
o Questions and Solutions to Exam Oct/Nov 2017
o Questions and Solutions to Exam May/June 2019
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Basic Numeracy
Assignment 01 for Semester 01 (compulsory)
Unique Number 823796
Due: 20 February 2020
Disclaimer
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Question 1
Round 10.34791 off to three decimal digits.
[1] 10,347
[2] 10,348
[3] 10,034
[4] 11,348
Answer:
[2] 10,348
You want to keep three digits, so the “7” will be the last digit. The next digit is “9”, which is more than
5. Add 1 to the “7” and drop the “91” part to get 10,348.
Question 2
Round 10.99458 off to two decimal digits.
[1] 11,00
[2] 10,00
,[3] 10,99
[4] 10,90
Answer:
[3] 10,99
You want to keep two digits, so the “9” will be the last digit. The next digit to the right of “9” is “4”,
which is less than 5. Drop the “458” part to get 10,99.
Question 3
Round 10.34791 off to one decimal digit.
[1] 11.0
[2] 10.4
[3] 10.3
[4] 10.0
Answer:
[4] 10.0
You want to keep only integers, so the “0” is the last digit. The next digit is “3”, which is less than 5.
Drop the “34791” part to get 10.
Question 4
Suppose q loaves of bread cost c rands (R). Indicate an expression for the cost (in rands, R) of three
loaves of bread.
𝑐
(1) 3 𝑞
(2) 3𝑞𝑐
3𝑞
(3) 𝑐
𝑐
(4) 3𝑞
Solution:
𝑐
(1) 3 𝑞
If q loaves cost c rand:
𝑐
One loaf costs rand
𝑞
𝑐
Therefore, 3 loaves will cost you x 3 rand
𝑞
𝑐
=3 rand
𝑞
, (New) Question 5
If a certain number, 𝑥, is increased by 7, it will be equal to 5 less than twice that same number. The
correct equation for the above sentence is
[1] 7𝑥 = −5(2𝑥)
[2] 𝑥 − 7 = 2(𝑥 + 5)
[3] 7𝑥 = 2𝑥 − 5
[4] 𝑥 + 7 = 2𝑥 − 5
(New) Question 6
The correct formula/expression for a number which is five times as big as the number obtained after
p has been decreased by three is
[1] 5(𝑝 − 3)
[2] 5𝑝 − 3
[3] (𝑝 − 3) + 5
[4] 𝑝 − 15
(New) Question 7
The profit of R436 500 of a company is shared between three partners, A, B and C in the ratio of
3 : 2 : 4.
The amount that partner C receives, is
[1] R145 500.
[2] R97 000.
[3] R194 000.
[4] R109 125.
Answer:
3+2+4 = 9
436500
= 48500
9
48500 × 4 = 𝑅194 000
(New) Question 8
A biscuit manufacturer uses 200 g of flour, 50 g of sugar and 100 g of butter for each packet of
biscuits produced. The expression that describes the amount of butter needed (in kg), to produce x
packets of biscuits is
[1] 0,01𝑥 kg.
[2] 0,1𝑥 kg.
Basic Numeracy
Exam pack 2022
o Assignments 1 - 4 for Semester 1 2020
o Assignments 1 - 4 for Semester 2 2020
o Assignments 1 - 4 for 2021
o Questions and Solutions to Exam May/June 2014
o Questions and Solutions to Exam Oct/Nov 2014
o Questions and Solutions to Exam May/June 2016
o Questions and Solutions to Exam Oct/Nov 2016
o Questions and Solutions to Exam May/June 2017
o Questions and Solutions to Exam Oct/Nov 2017
o Questions and Solutions to Exam May/June 2019
* Please take note of the following.
1. This document is only to be used for comparison
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I cannot guarantee results for the student. The opinions expressed
are in good faith and while every care has been taken in preparing
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whatever nature in respect of this document, including but not
limited to the accuracy or completeness of any information, facts
and/or opinions contained therein.
The result of a student is dependent on many factors including a
student’s study habits, and engagement in study groups.
In no event will I be held liable for the use of and reliance of the
opinions and findings in this document.
, BNU1501
Basic Numeracy
Assignment 01 for Semester 01 (compulsory)
Unique Number 823796
Due: 20 February 2020
Disclaimer
Distribution of this document is illegal.
Users may therefore not share, reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or resell this document.
I cannot guarantee results for the student. The opinions expressed are in good faith and while every
care has been taken in preparing this document, I make no representations and give no warranties of
whatever nature in respect of this document, including but not limited to the accuracy or
completeness of any information, facts and/or opinions contained therein.
The result of a student is dependent on many factors including a student’s study habits, and
engagement in study groups.
In no event will I be held liable for the use of and reliance of the opinions and findings in this document.
Question 1
Round 10.34791 off to three decimal digits.
[1] 10,347
[2] 10,348
[3] 10,034
[4] 11,348
Answer:
[2] 10,348
You want to keep three digits, so the “7” will be the last digit. The next digit is “9”, which is more than
5. Add 1 to the “7” and drop the “91” part to get 10,348.
Question 2
Round 10.99458 off to two decimal digits.
[1] 11,00
[2] 10,00
,[3] 10,99
[4] 10,90
Answer:
[3] 10,99
You want to keep two digits, so the “9” will be the last digit. The next digit to the right of “9” is “4”,
which is less than 5. Drop the “458” part to get 10,99.
Question 3
Round 10.34791 off to one decimal digit.
[1] 11.0
[2] 10.4
[3] 10.3
[4] 10.0
Answer:
[4] 10.0
You want to keep only integers, so the “0” is the last digit. The next digit is “3”, which is less than 5.
Drop the “34791” part to get 10.
Question 4
Suppose q loaves of bread cost c rands (R). Indicate an expression for the cost (in rands, R) of three
loaves of bread.
𝑐
(1) 3 𝑞
(2) 3𝑞𝑐
3𝑞
(3) 𝑐
𝑐
(4) 3𝑞
Solution:
𝑐
(1) 3 𝑞
If q loaves cost c rand:
𝑐
One loaf costs rand
𝑞
𝑐
Therefore, 3 loaves will cost you x 3 rand
𝑞
𝑐
=3 rand
𝑞
, (New) Question 5
If a certain number, 𝑥, is increased by 7, it will be equal to 5 less than twice that same number. The
correct equation for the above sentence is
[1] 7𝑥 = −5(2𝑥)
[2] 𝑥 − 7 = 2(𝑥 + 5)
[3] 7𝑥 = 2𝑥 − 5
[4] 𝑥 + 7 = 2𝑥 − 5
(New) Question 6
The correct formula/expression for a number which is five times as big as the number obtained after
p has been decreased by three is
[1] 5(𝑝 − 3)
[2] 5𝑝 − 3
[3] (𝑝 − 3) + 5
[4] 𝑝 − 15
(New) Question 7
The profit of R436 500 of a company is shared between three partners, A, B and C in the ratio of
3 : 2 : 4.
The amount that partner C receives, is
[1] R145 500.
[2] R97 000.
[3] R194 000.
[4] R109 125.
Answer:
3+2+4 = 9
436500
= 48500
9
48500 × 4 = 𝑅194 000
(New) Question 8
A biscuit manufacturer uses 200 g of flour, 50 g of sugar and 100 g of butter for each packet of
biscuits produced. The expression that describes the amount of butter needed (in kg), to produce x
packets of biscuits is
[1] 0,01𝑥 kg.
[2] 0,1𝑥 kg.
