Instructions: When describing a graph, always refer to specific values. For “compare” questions, mention both data sets. Use words like “increases”, “decreases” or “remains constant” when describing trends.

Section A: Double Bar Graph (6 marks)

A double bar graph shows the number of boys and girls who passed Grade 11 at School A from 2021 to 2024:

1. In which year did boys outperform girls? (1)

2. Calculate the total number of learners who passed in 2024. (1)

3. Describe the trend for boys from 2021 to 2024. (2)

4. Calculate the percentage increase in girls passing from 2021 to 2024. (2)

Section B: Line Graph - Temperature (6 marks)

Average monthly temperatures (°C) for Cape Town: Jan 26, Feb 26, Mar 24, Apr 20, May 17, Jun 14, Jul 13, Aug 14, Sep 16, Oct 18, Nov 21, Dec 24.

1. What is the temperature range for the year? (2)

2. In which months is the temperature below 16°C? (1)

3. Describe the temperature trend from January to July. (2)

4. Between which two consecutive months is the biggest drop in temperature? (1)

Section C: Pie Chart (4 marks)

A household spends its monthly income as follows: Housing 35%, Food 28%, Transport 12%, Education 10%, Entertainment 8%, Savings 7%.

1. If the monthly income is R 18 500, calculate the amount spent on food. (2)

2. Calculate the combined percentage spent on Housing and Transport. (1)

3. Calculate the angle for the Savings sector in a pie chart. (1)

Section D: Misleading Graphs (4 marks)

A bar graph shows sales for two months. The y-axis starts at R 450 000 instead of R 0. Month A: R 460 000, Month B: R 480 000.

1. By how much does Month B exceed Month A? (1)

2. On the misleading graph, Month B appears to be double Month A. Explain why this is misleading. (2)

3. What should the graph creator have done differently? (1)

Total: 20 marks