Percentages (Grade 12 NSC Matric Mathematical Literacy): Quizzes
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What is the fundamental rule for all percentage calculations?
What is the fundamental rule for all percentage calculations?
percent × whole = new amount
Calculate 18% of 300.
Calculate 18% of 300.
54
30 out of 150 learners are Grade 12s. What percentage is this?
30 out of 150 learners are Grade 12s. What percentage is this?
20%
You score 40% on a test, getting 28 marks. What is the total mark?
You score 40% on a test, getting 28 marks. What is the total mark?
70
Using the one-step method, a 12% increase equals multiplying by what?
Using the one-step method, a 12% increase equals multiplying by what?
1.12
Jeans cost R199. With 20% markdown, what is the sale price?
Jeans cost R199. With 20% markdown, what is the sale price?
R159.20
After a 7% salary increase, Nomalizo earns R10 600. What was her old salary?
After a 7% salary increase, Nomalizo earns R10 600. What was her old salary?
R9 907
An item costs R87.72 excluding VAT. What is the VAT-inclusive price?
An item costs R87.72 excluding VAT. What is the VAT-inclusive price?
R100.00
An item costs R100 including 14% VAT. What is the price before VAT?
An item costs R100 including 14% VAT. What is the price before VAT?
R87.72
What is the critical rule about calculating VAT from inclusive prices?
What is the critical rule about calculating VAT from inclusive prices?
You cannot calculate VAT directly