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Mathematical Literacy · Grade 11 CAPS

Taxation, Tariffs & Exchange Rates

Taxation, Tariffs & Exchange Rates 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. What is the standard VAT rate in South Africa, as a percentage?

Answer: 15 — The standard VAT (Value-Added Tax) rate in South Africa is 15%.
Medium

2. A laptop costs R8,500 excluding VAT. Calculate the VAT-inclusive price, in Rand.

Answer: 9775 — VAT-inclusive price = R8,500 x 1.15 = R9,775.
Medium

3. An employee earns a gross monthly salary of R18,000. UIF is deducted at 1% from the employee, matched by a 1% contribution from the employer. Calculate the TOTAL combined UIF contribution (both employee and employer) for this employee, in Rand.

Answer: 360 — Employee UIF = 1% of R18,000 = R180. Employer UIF = 1% of R18,000 = R180. Combined total = R180 + R180 = R360.
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