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Mathematical Literacy · Grade 11 CAPS

Measurement: Conversions, Area & Surface Area

Measurement: Conversions, Area & Surface Area is one of 9 topics in the Grade 11 Mathematical Literacy CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.

Sample practice questions

Easy

1. Using the approximation 1 inch = 2.54 cm, convert 10 inches to centimetres.

Answer: 25.4 — 10 inches x 2.54 cm = 25.4 cm.
Easy

2. Convert 2.5 hours to minutes.

Answer: 150 — 2.5 hours x 60 = 150 minutes.
Medium

3. Convert 20 degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit, using degF = (degC x 9/5) + 32.

Answer: 68 — degF = (20 x 9/5) + 32 = (20 x 1.8) + 32 = 36 + 32 = 68 degF.
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