4.1 A parkrun is a weekly 5 km run - NSC Mathematical Literacy - Question 4 - 2018 - Paper 1
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4.1 A parkrun is a weekly 5 km run. A group of runners drove from Upington to Springbok to take part in the weekly parkrun in Springbok. ANNEXURE C shows a route map... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:4.1 A parkrun is a weekly 5 km run - NSC Mathematical Literacy - Question 4 - 2018 - Paper 1
Step 1
4.1.1 Give the general direction from Upington to Springbok.
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The general direction from Upington to Springbok is South West (SW).
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4.1.2 Write down the name of the national park close to Kamieskroon.
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The name of the national park close to Kamieskroon is Namaqua National Park.
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4.1.3 Name TWO towns the runners will pass through on their way to Springbok, following the N14.
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The two towns the runners will pass through are Keimoes and Kakamas.
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4.1.4 Identify the type of scale used on the map.
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The type of scale used on the map is a ratio scale.
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4.1.5 Use the given scale to determine the actual distance (to the nearest km) between Upington and Springbok.
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Using the scale, the actual distance between Upington and Springbok is approximately 406 km.
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4.2.1 Name the road by which they will enter Springbok.
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The road by which they will enter Springbok is Voortrekker Road.
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4.2.2 Joe gives them the following directions to his home:
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Following Joe's directions, he lives on Lukhof Street.
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4.2.3 Name the lodge near the parkrun.
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The lodge near the parkrun is Debs Lodge.
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4.2.4 Determine how long it will take them (in minutes) to get from Joe's house to the parkrun.
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Using the formula, Time = distance / speed = 2.34 km / 40 km/h, it will take approximately 3.5 minutes.
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4.2.5 29 of the 42 athletes who participated in the parkrun were female.
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The percentage of female athletes is ( \frac{29}{42} \times 100 \approx 69.05% ).
