Grade 10 · Mathematics · Paper 1 · CAPS
Finance and Growth – Grade 10 Mathematics (Paper 1)
What Finance and Growth covers, how it is examined in Grade 10, the 4 sections to study and how long it takes – plus live online lessons when you get stuck.
- Study sections
- 4
- Exam-style questions
- 10
- Marks of practice
- 68
- Study time
- ≈ 3 h 35 min
What it covers
Finance and Growth is a Grade 10 Mathematics topic in the CAPS curriculum, examined in Mathematics Paper 1 of the Grade 10 school and provincial exams. You study it in 4 sections: Simple interest and hire purchase; Compound interest; Inflation and population growth; Foreign exchange rates.
How it is examined
- Paper
- Grade 10 Mathematics Paper 1
- Exams
- June and November school or provincial exams – your school sets the papers and the dates
- Weighting
- Finance and growth ≈ 10/100 in Paper 1 (typically)
There is no national Grade 10 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- Simple interest and hire purchase35 min
- Compound interest35 min
- Inflation and population growth30 min
- Foreign exchange rates25 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples4 sections | 2 h 05 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions10 questions · 68 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 1 h 20 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 3 h 35 min |
Grade 10 exams are set by your school or province – plan back from the date your school gives you.
What you get in the portal
- 10 exam-style questions on Finance and Growth (68 marks in total), each with a full marking memo
- Worked examples with diagrams and step-by-step calculations for each of the 4 sections
- Tutor notes added to sections and questions – for the whole class or just for you
- A topic quiz and Grade 10 mock papers built from the exam-style questions
Notes, worked examples, questions and memos open once the tutor approves your account – usually with your first confirmed lesson.
Stuck on Finance and Growth? Book a one-on-one lesson.
R250 per hour – 60, 90 or 120 minutes, online from anywhere in South Africa. Pick Finance and Growth as your topic; you pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms.
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Questions about Finance and Growth
How is Finance and Growth examined in Grade 10?
Grade 10 learners write Mathematics exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Finance and Growth is part of Mathematics Paper 1; the usual weighting is: Finance and growth ≈ 10/100 in Paper 1 (typically). Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Finance and Growth?
About 3 h 35 min: 2 h 05 min for the notes and worked examples in its 4 sections, 1 h 20 min for the 10 exam-style questions (68 marks) at exam pace of 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 10 Finance and Growth?
Yes. Create a free account in the Adventuity portal, request a one-on-one online lesson of 60, 90 or 120 minutes (or a seat in a group class) and choose Finance and Growth as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.