Gr12 Math Lit: Term test 1

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What is the standard VAT rate in South Africa according to the content?

  • 15% (correct)
  • 10%
  • 20%
  • 12%

What is the purpose of checking the total calculation on a till slip?

  • To calculate the change due to the customer
  • To ensure the sum of item prices and the application of VAT is correct (correct)
  • To verify the unit price of each item
  • To determine the credit limit available

What is exempt from VAT in South Africa?

  • All food items
  • Certain essential groceries including paraffin and brown bread (correct)
  • No food items are exempt from VAT
  • Only luxury food items

What does the term 'balance brought forward' refer to on an account statement?

<p>The amount carried over from the previous statement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of bill charges for services such as water and electricity?

<p>Municipal bill (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of checking the change calculation on a till slip?

<p>To ensure the change given back is correct when a customer pays more than the total amount due (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is included on a till slip?

<p>Shop details, invoice information, and item details (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the credit limit refer to on an account statement?

<p>The maximum amount of credit allowed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a deduction table in taxation?

<p>To determine the amount of tax owed based on taxable income and age. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the range of taxable incomes charged at a specific tax rate?

<p>Tax bracket (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an IRP5 form?

<p>To summarize total earnings and deductions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an Income-and-Expenditure Statement?

<p>To provide a summary of actual income and expenses over a specific period (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of subtracting deductions from the gross salary?

<p>To determine the net salary (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in calculating tax?

<p>Calculate taxable income. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a Budget and an Income-and-Expenditure Statement?

<p>A Budget is a yearly plan, while an Income-and-Expenditure Statement is a summary of actual income and expenses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a fixed amount in a tariff system?

<p>Monthly rental fee for equipment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of drawing graphs in tariff system comparison?

<p>To visually compare the costs of different options (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of PAYE?

<p>To ensure that taxes are collected regularly throughout the year. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the point at which income equals total costs?

<p>Break-Even Point (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the break-even point in break-even analysis?

<p>The point where the total costs of two options are equal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is UIF?

<p>A form of insurance that provides short-term relief to workers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of preparing a Budget for a small business?

<p>To guide financial decisions and manage resources effectively (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which skill is essential for creating and analyzing graphs in tariff system comparison?

<p>Drawing and interpreting graphs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total UIF contribution for an employee earning R10,000 per month?

<p>R200 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an Occasional Cost?

<p>Irregular costs that occur from time to time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating Profit?

<p>Profit = Total Income - Total Expenditure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of calculating the total monthly cost for each tariff system option?

<p>To make informed decisions about which option is cost-effective (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the tax threshold for individuals aged 65-75?

<p>R104,611 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary rebate amount for individuals?

<p>R12,080 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when total expenditure exceeds total income?

<p>A loss occurs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of comparing tariff systems?

<p>To make informed decisions about which option is cost-effective (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating net pay?

<p>Net Pay = Gross Salary - Deductions - Monthly Tax + Medical Tax Credits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a context where tariff system comparison can be applied?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of income for a small business?

<p>Sales of goods or services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of identifying the points of intersection on the graph?

<p>To identify the cost-effective range of usage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Income-and-Expenditure Statement in the context of small businesses?

<p>To report actual expenditure and income (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the variable amount in a tariff system?

<p>A fee that depends on the level of usage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a Fixed Cost?

<p>Rent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key aspect to consider when verifying the total amount due on a cell phone bill?

<p>Application of VAT (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the amount accumulated with compound interest?

<p>A = P × (1 + r/n)^(nt) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of checking the payment history on a cell phone bill?

<p>To understand the impact of previous payments on the current balance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the VAT amount on a bill?

<p>VAT Amount = Total Amount × (VAT Rate/(100 + VAT Rate)) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key concept to consider when determining the net salary?

<p>Deductions from gross salary (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of understanding key financial terms on a bill?

<p>To understand their implications on bills and account statements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the area of a circle?

<p>A = πr^2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of checking for exemptions from VAT on a bill?

<p>To adjust calculations accordingly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the probability of an event?

<p>P(E) = Number of favourable outcomes / Total number of possible outcomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key concept to consider when determining taxable income?

<p>Tax-deductible deductions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of income for a business?

<p>Sales of goods or services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a budget in a business?

<p>To estimate expected costs and income based on historical data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the point at which total income equals total costs?

<p>Break-Even Point (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of managing income and expenditure in a business?

<p>To allocate resources efficiently and avoid unnecessary expenses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the calculation for profit?

<p>Total Income - Total Costs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an income-and-expenditure statement?

<p>To report actual expenditure and income over a specific period (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the expenses incurred to establish a business?

<p>Start-Up Costs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to set the right selling price?

<p>To cover all costs and generate a profit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to making a profit in a business?

<p>Matching costs with income (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the calculation for loss?

<p>Total Costs - Total Income (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of charging fees by banks?

<p>To generate revenue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a loan and an investment?

<p>The interest benefits the lender in a loan and the investor in an investment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of interest is calculated on the current balance, including previously earned interest?

<p>Compound Interest (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a larger deposit on a loan?

<p>It reduces the loan amount and the interest paid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the financial result when income exceeds expenditure?

<p>Profit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a retirement annuity?

<p>To provide income during retirement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of inflation on the value of money?

<p>Decrease in purchasing power (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adjusting salaries and wages based on inflation rates?

<p>To maintain the same standard of living (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of a higher interest rate on a loan?

<p>It increases the total interest paid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of compound interest on an investment?

<p>It increases the interest payment over time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of inflation occurs when the demand for goods and services exceeds supply?

<p>Demand-Pull Inflation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the inflation rate?

<p>(Current Price - Previous Price) / Previous Price (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the loan amount equal to?

<p>The sale price minus the deposit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the real cost of the loan?

<p>The loan amount plus the interest paid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of inflation on savings and investments?

<p>Decrease in value (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of starting an investment early?

<p>It maximizes the benefits of compound interest (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of representing inflation trends graphically?

<p>To show the changes in prices over time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of fee charged by banks for specific transactions like withdrawals, deposits, and payments?

<p>Transaction Fee (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a higher monthly repayment on a loan?

<p>It reduces the loan length (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between simple interest and compound interest?

<p>The interest is calculated on the original amount for simple interest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of a shorter loan term?

<p>Lower total interest paid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a retirement annuity?

<p>Regular payments made into a fund that grows over time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a higher interest rate on an investment?

<p>It increases the growth of the investment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of making regular contributions to an investment?

<p>It enhances the value of the investment over time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a fixed deposit account?

<p>To invest a lump sum over a fixed period (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main feature of a credit account?

<p>Monthly repayments with interest on unpaid balances (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of monitoring interest rates when investing?

<p>To maximize the returns on the investment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of compound interest on an investment?

<p>It leads to an exponential growth of the investment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a bank statement?

<p>To document all transactions in an account over a specific period (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a debit transaction and a credit transaction?

<p>A debit transaction is a withdrawal, while a credit transaction is a deposit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for adjusting for inflation in financial planning?

<p>To choose investment options that offer returns higher than the inflation rate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using open-ended research questions?

<p>They can yield detailed and qualitative insights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of classifying data?

<p>To simplify the data for better understanding and analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the disadvantage of using closed research questions?

<p>They may not accommodate all respondents' views (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using tally marks in data collection?

<p>To count how many items fall into each category (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a subset of the population chosen to represent it?

<p>Sample (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using observation in data collection?

<p>It avoids interaction biases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of adjusting for inflation in personal finances?

<p>To ensure salary or income growth keeps pace with inflation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a questionnaire in data collection?

<p>To ask questions and record the responses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the disadvantage of using interviews in data collection?

<p>They are time-consuming and may introduce interviewer bias (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of an event that is certain to occur?

<p>1 (100%) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of rolling a 1 on a fair six-sided dice?

<p>1/6 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a tree diagram in probability?

<p>To visualize the probability of combined events (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the number of times an event occurs?

<p>Frequency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of rolling an even number on a fair six-sided dice?

<p>1/2 (50%) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a test that indicates a positive result when it is actually negative?

<p>False Positive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using probability in weather forecasts?

<p>To indicate the likelihood of certain weather conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a single attempt or realization of a probability experiment?

<p>Trial (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of collecting more data over time in probability?

<p>To improve the accuracy of predictions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the probability of an event not occurring?

<p>1 - Probability of the event occurring (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a frequency table?

<p>To show how often each category or group appears in the data set (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using the median in a data set?

<p>It is less affected by outliers and skewed data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the interquartile range (IQR) used to measure?

<p>The spread of the central portion of the data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of quartiles in a data set?

<p>To help understand the spread and distribution of the data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of graphs in data analysis?

<p>To identify patterns and relationships within data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of tally marks in data analysis?

<p>To count discrete data quickly and efficiently (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using the mode in a data set?

<p>It is useful for categorical data where we want to know the most common category (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of grouping data into intervals in a frequency table?

<p>To organize continuous data into specified ranges (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of summarizing data?

<p>To provide a clear and concise way to present data findings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of percentiles in a data set?

<p>To understand the distribution of data and compare individual values to the entire data set (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a line graph?

<p>To show the relationship between two variables. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of graph is used to study the relationship between two variables?

<p>Scatter plot (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of finding the median of a dataset?

<p>To find the middle value in an ordered dataset, less affected by outliers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the interquartile range (IQR)?

<p>The range of the middle 50% of the data. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a box and whisker plot?

<p>To summarize data using the five-number summary. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of probability?

<p>A measure of the likelihood of an event occurring, expressed as a number between 0 and 1. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a histogram?

<p>To show the distribution of continuous data. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a percentile?

<p>A value that divides the data set into 100 equal parts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a pie chart?

<p>To show parts of a whole. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a bar graph?

<p>To represent data sorted into categories. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of verifying the total amount payable on a till slip?

<p>To ensure that the change given is correct (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information is typically included on an account statement?

<p>Transactions, amounts due, due dates, previous balances, and available credit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of checking the payment history on an account statement?

<p>To verify the total amount paid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of bill charges for services such as water and electricity?

<p>Municipal bill (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of calculating the unit price of an item on a till slip?

<p>To determine the cost of the item per unit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information is typically included on a till slip?

<p>The shop details, invoice information, item details, and VAT charged (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of checking the interest and penalties on an account statement?

<p>To calculate the interest on overdue payments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to verify the total amount payable on a till slip?

<p>To ensure that the customer is paying the correct amount (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of checking the payment history on a cell phone bill?

<p>To identify potential errors in the current bill (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the volume of a rectangular prism?

<p>V = l × w × h (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of understanding key financial terms on a bill?

<p>To understand the implications of the terms on the bill (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the amount accumulated with compound interest?

<p>A = P × (1 + r/n)^(nt) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of calculating the net salary?

<p>To determine the take-home pay (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the area of a circle?

<p>A = π × r² (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key concept to consider when determining taxable income?

<p>Tax-deductible deductions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of checking for exemptions from VAT on a bill?

<p>To determine if certain items are exempt from VAT (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the probability of an event?

<p>P(E) = Number of favourable outcomes / Total number of possible outcomes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of verifying the total amount due on a cell phone bill?

<p>To ensure the total amount is correct and accurate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the tax rebate in the South African tax system?

<p>To reduce the total tax payable by an individual based on their age and eligibility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the gross salary and the net salary of an individual?

<p>The gross salary is the total amount earned by the individual before deductions, while the net salary is the total amount earned after deductions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the PAYE system in South Africa?

<p>To ensure that taxes are collected regularly throughout the year to avoid a large tax bill at the end of the year (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the tax bracket, and how does it affect the tax rate?

<p>The tax bracket is the range of taxable incomes that are charged at a specific tax rate, and it increases the tax rate as the income increases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the UIF in South Africa?

<p>To provide short-term relief to workers when they become unemployed or are unable to work due to certain circumstances (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in calculating the tax payable by an individual?

<p>Calculating the taxable income (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the IRP5 form?

<p>To provide a summary of the total earnings and deductions of an individual (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the net pay of an individual?

<p>Net pay = Gross salary - Deductions - Monthly tax (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the tax threshold in the South African tax system?

<p>To ensure that individuals do not pay tax on their entire income (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the deductions in the South African tax system?

<p>To reduce the tax payable by an individual (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of subtracting total deductions from the gross salary?

<p>To determine the net salary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a tariff system, what is the fixed amount?

<p>A constant fee that must be paid regardless of usage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of drawing graphs in tariff system comparison?

<p>To visualize the cost-effectiveness of each option (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the break-even point in break-even analysis?

<p>The point at which income equals total costs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying the points of intersection on the graph?

<p>To understand the cost-effectiveness of each option at different levels of usage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key aspect to consider when comparing tariff systems?

<p>The cost-effectiveness at different levels of usage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of calculating the total monthly cost for each tariff system option?

<p>To compare the cost-effectiveness of each option (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the variable amount in a tariff system?

<p>A fee that is calculated based on the number of units used (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of understanding the break-even point?

<p>To decide which option is more cost-effective at different levels of usage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of analysing each tariff system option individually?

<p>To break down the costs into fixed and variable components (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an Income-and-Expenditure Statement?

<p>To provide a summary of actual income and expenses over a specific period (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key feature of a budget?

<p>It estimates expected income and expenses for a future period (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of comparing actual income and expenses against the budget?

<p>To identify variances and make adjustments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a Variable Cost?

<p>Raw materials (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key indicator of business performance and sustainability?

<p>Profit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when total expenditure exceeds total income?

<p>The business incurs a loss (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Income-and-Expenditure Statement in the context of small businesses?

<p>To provide a summary of actual income and expenses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of income for a small business?

<p>Sales revenue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the break-even point in break-even analysis?

<p>The point at which income equals total costs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of preparing a budget for a small business?

<p>To guide financial decisions and ensure spending aligns with income (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of effective management of income and expenditure?

<p>To ensure long-term success of a business (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of start-up costs?

<p>One-time expenses incurred to establish a business (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a deposit when taking out a loan?

<p>To reduce the loan amount and interest paid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of determining the correct selling price?

<p>To ensure profitability by covering all costs and generating a profit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a break-even point?

<p>The point at which total income equals total costs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of investment benefits from bulk buying or shared interest?

<p>Stokvels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an income-and-expenditure statement?

<p>To report actual expenditure and income over a specific period (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a higher interest rate on a loan?

<p>It increases the total interest paid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of matching costs with income?

<p>To ensure that income matches or exceeds costs to make a profit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the amount paid for borrowing money, calculated on the remaining balance owed?

<p>Interest (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of analyzing income and expenditure statements?

<p>To identify areas where costs can be reduced and income can be increased (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of starting investments early?

<p>It maximizes the benefits of compound interest (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the period over which the loan must be repaid?

<p>Loan Length (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a loss?

<p>A financial loss when total costs exceed total income (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a higher monthly repayment amount on a loan?

<p>It decreases the total interest paid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating profit?

<p>Profit = Total Income - Total Costs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the total amount paid over the life of the loan?

<p>Real Cost of the Loan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of managing cash flow?

<p>To ensure that there is enough cash to cover operating expenses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the percentage of the loan amount charged as a fee for borrowing the money?

<p>Interest Rate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of choosing a loan with a shorter loan period?

<p>It decreases the total interest paid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using one's own bank's ATMs?

<p>To avoid additional charges from other banks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of compound interest?

<p>Interest is calculated on the current balance, including previously earned interest (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the financial gain when income exceeds expenditure?

<p>Profit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the inflation rate?

<p>((Current Price - Previous Price) / Previous Price) x 100% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of inflation on savings and investments?

<p>Inflation erodes the value of money saved or invested if the return on savings or investments is lower than the inflation rate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of graphs in inflation analysis?

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What is the probability of an event that is certain to occur?

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What is the probability of rolling a specific number on a fair six-sided dice?

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What is the term for the number of times an event occurs?

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What is the purpose of a tree diagram?

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What is a false positive in a medical test?

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What is the purpose of using probability in weather forecasts?

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What is the term for a single attempt or realization of a probability experiment?

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What is the probability of rolling an even number on a fair six-sided dice?

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What information is included on a till slip to verify the total amount payable?

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What is the consequence of not paying an account statement on time?

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What type of bill charges for services such as water and electricity?

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What is the primary purpose of comparing tariff systems?

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What is the primary purpose of an Income-and-Expenditure Statement?

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What is the formula to calculate the area of a circle?

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What is the outcome if an individual's gross income is below the tax threshold?

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What is the primary difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary rebates?

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What is the purpose of identifying the points of intersection on the graph when comparing tariff systems?

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What is the result of subtracting all deductions from the gross salary?

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What is the primary purpose of using break-even analysis?

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What is the term for the point at which the total costs of two different options are equal?

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What is the key aspect to consider when comparing different tariff systems?

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What is the result of total expenditure exceeding total income?

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What is the key concept to consider when determining the net salary?

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What is the key difference between fixed costs and variable costs?

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What is the purpose of an income-and-expenditure statement in the context of small businesses?

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What is the result when total expenditure exceeds total income?

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What is the purpose of preparing a budget and income-and-expenditure statement for a small business?

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What is the primary source of income for a small business?

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What is the purpose of analyzing income-and-expenditure statements and budgets for a small business?

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What is the term for the point at which income equals total costs?

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What is the purpose of categorizing costs into fixed, variable, and occasional costs?

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What is the formula for calculating profit?

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What is the main advantage of a larger deposit when taking out a loan?

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What is the primary difference between a savings account and a fixed deposit account?

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What is the effect of a higher interest rate on an investment?

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What is the primary purpose of managing interest rates on a loan?

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What is the primary purpose of a budget in a business?

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What is the significance of the selling price in a business?

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What is the main difference between a budget and an income-and-expenditure statement?

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What happens when total expenditure exceeds total income?

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What is the break-even point in a business?

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What is the primary purpose of matching costs with income?

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What is the primary purpose of analysing income and expenditure statements?

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What is the primary purpose of setting the right selling price?

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What is the primary purpose of managing cash flow in a business?

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What is the primary purpose of an income-and-expenditure statement?

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What is the primary advantage of adjusting for inflation in financial planning?

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Which type of research question is most likely to yield detailed and qualitative insights?

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What is the primary purpose of random sampling in data collection?

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What is the main advantage of using questionnaires in data collection?

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What is the primary purpose of classifying data?

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What is the main difference between open-ended and closed research questions?

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What is the primary purpose of using observation in data collection?

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What is the primary advantage of using interviews in data collection?

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What is the primary purpose of organizing data?

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What is the primary purpose of using tally marks in data collection?

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What is the main difference between simple interest and compound interest?

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Which of the following is a strategy for reducing banking fees?

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What is the formula for calculating the inflation rate?

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What is the effect of inflation on savings and investments?

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What is the primary purpose of analyzing inflation in different contexts?

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What is the result of demand-pull inflation?

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What is the primary purpose of preparing a budget?

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What is the formula for calculating profit?

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What happens when total expenditure exceeds total income?

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What is the purpose of comparing tariff systems?

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What is the primary purpose of a grouped frequency table?

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Which measure of central tendency is least affected by outliers and skewed data?

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What is the purpose of quartiles in data analysis?

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What is the primary purpose of graphs in data analysis?

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What is the calculation for the interquartile range (IQR)?

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What is the purpose of tally marks in data analysis?

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What is the primary purpose of classifying data?

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What is the purpose of summarizing data?

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What is the primary purpose of frequency tables?

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What is the primary purpose of a histogram?

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Which type of graph is most useful for identifying the shape of the data distribution?

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What is the purpose of finding the median in a data set?

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What is the main difference between a box and whisker plot and a histogram?

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What is the purpose of calculating the interquartile range (IQR)?

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What is the purpose of probability in statistics?

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What is the main purpose of a scatter plot?

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What is the definition of a percentile?

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What is the purpose of quartiles in statistics?

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What is the main difference between a bar graph and a histogram?

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What is the probability of rolling a 3 on a fair six-sided dice?

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A weather forecast predicts a 30% chance of rain. What is the probability of it not raining?

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A coin is flipped twice. What is the probability of getting exactly two heads?

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What is the probability of rolling an even number on a fair six-sided dice?

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A medical test is 90% effective in detecting a disease. If a person tests positive, what is the probability that they actually have the disease?

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A tree diagram is used to visualize the probability of combined events. What is the purpose of the branches in the diagram?

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What is the primary purpose of using probability in real-life situations?

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What is the term for the number of times an event occurs in a probability experiment?

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What is the probability of rolling a 1 or a 2 on a fair six-sided dice?

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What is the term for the probability calculated based on the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of possible outcomes?

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What item of information is NOT included on a till slip?

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What is the main difference between a municipal bill and a store account statement?

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What is the purpose of verifying the total calculation on a till slip?

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What is the primary purpose of checking the statement details on an account statement?

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What is the purpose of calculating the unit price of an item on a till slip?

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What is the primary purpose of checking the item details on a till slip?

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What is the primary purpose of understanding the credit available on an account statement?

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What is the primary purpose of checking the previous balance on an account statement?

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What is the correct calculation for the total amount due on a cell phone bill, including VAT?

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A employee's gross salary is R40,000 per month. If the UIF contribution is 1% of the gross salary, and the pension fund contribution is 5% of the gross salary, what is the total deduction from the gross salary?

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What is the purpose of identifying the points of intersection on a graph in tariff system comparison?

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A company has a taxable income of R500,000 per year. If the income tax rate is 20%, what is the income tax payable?

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What is the purpose of checking the payment history on a cell phone bill?

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What is the formula to calculate the net salary of an employee?

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What is the purpose of calculating the total monthly cost for each tariff system option?

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What is the key concept to consider when determining the taxable income of an employee?

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What is the formula to calculate the probability of an event?

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What is the primary purpose of understanding key financial terms on a bill?

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What is the primary purpose of calculating the net salary?

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In a tariff system, what does the fixed amount represent?

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What is the purpose of identifying points of intersection on the graph in tariff system comparison?

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In break-even analysis, what does the break-even point represent?

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What is the purpose of comparing tariff systems?

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What is the variable amount in a tariff system?

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What is the purpose of drawing graphs in tariff system comparison?

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In tariff system comparison, what does the tariff rate represent?

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What is the primary purpose of performing break-even analysis?

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What is the main difference between a fixed cost and a variable cost in a business?

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What is the purpose of analyzing income-and-expenditure statements and budgets in larger organizations?

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What is the break-even point in a business?

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What is the primary purpose of a budget in a small business?

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What is the formula for calculating profit in a business?

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What is the primary source of income for a small business?

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What is the purpose of comparing income-and-expenditure statements and budgets in small businesses?

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What is the main purpose of analyzing income-and-expenditure statements and budgets in small businesses?

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What is the primary purpose of a box and whisker plot?

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Which type of graph is best suited to show the relationship between two variables?

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What is the unit of measurement for probability?

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Which measure of central tendency is most affected by outliers?

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What is the primary purpose of histograms?

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Which measure of central tendency is the most resistant to outliers?

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What is the primary purpose of using percentiles in data analysis?

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What is the primary function of a loan?

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What is the effect of a shorter loan period on the total interest paid?

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What is the main difference between a budget and an income-and-expenditure statement?

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What is the significance of financial planning in a business?

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What is the primary purpose of analyzing income and expenditure statements in a business?

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What is the correct formula for calculating net pay?

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Which type of research question is most suitable for collecting detailed and qualitative insights?

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What is the primary purpose of using a tree diagram in probability calculations?

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What does the term 'false positive' refer to in the context of probability?

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What is the probability of rolling an even number on a fair six-sided dice?

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What is the primary purpose of collecting more data over time in probability?

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What is the probability of not rolling a specific number on a fair six-sided dice?

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What is the primary purpose of using probability in real-life situations?

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What is the probability scale range?

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