Focus Economics Grade 10 Exam Practice Book

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Grade 10

ECONOMICS

PRACTICE TEST ONE

Marks: 60

QUESTION 1

Choose the correct term in brackets. Write only the term next to the question number (1.1–1.4)in your answer book.

1.1 (Micro-economics/Macro-economics) examines economy-wide phenomena such asunemployment, national income, economic growth and inflation. (2)

1.2 The theory of price determination is an example of a topic study in (micro-economics/macro-economics). (2)

1.3 To say, “income tax in South Africa is an unfair system of taxation”, is an example of a(normative/positive) statement. (2)

1.4 To say, “interest rates in South Africa are below 10%”, is an example of a(normative/positive) statement. (2)

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QUESTION 2

List the THREE basic economic questions. [6]

QUESTION 3

Draw and label a circular flow diagram to show how firms, households and the governmentinteract in an open economy. [18]


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QUESTION 4

Study the diagram below and then answer the questions that follow.

4.1 Identify the missing parts (labelled A–D) in the diagram above. (8)

4.2 Explain whether the above diagram represents an open or closed economy. (4)


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4.3 Use the figures in the table below to calculate the value of aggregate spending in theeconomy.

Areas of spending Symbols Aggregate spending

Consumption spending C R140 million

Investment spending I R20 million

Government spending G R90 million

Imports M R40 million

Exports X R10 million

(8)

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QUESTION 5


5.1 During a recession in the business cycle, there is an increase in the rate of(unemployment/economic growth). (2)

5.2 During a boom in the business cycle, there is (a depreciation/an appreciation) of thelocal currency. (2)

5.3 Technological advances which improve productivity levels will generally lead to aneconomic (recession/boom). (2)

5.4 During an economic (boom/recession), there is an increase in the real value of goodsand service produced. (2)

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[TOTAL: 60 marks]


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Grade 10

ECONOMICS

PRACTICE TEST TWO

Marks: 70

QUESTION 1

Various possible answers are provided for each of the following questions. Write the letter only of the correct answer next to the relevant question number.

1.1 Which of the following factors would lead to an increase in the demand for DVDs?

A A decrease in the price of DVDs.

B An increase in the supply of DVDs.C A decrease in the price of DVD players.

D A decrease in the supply of DVDs. (2)

1.2 Which of these statements best describes the law of demand?

A When the supply of a product increases the demand will increase.

B When the price of a product increases the quantity demanded will decrease.

C When the price of a product increases the quantity demanded will increase.

D If consumer incomes increase there will be an increase in demand for a product. (2)

1.3 Suppose there is a very effective advertising campaign for a particular good. The effectof this, ceteris paribus, will be:

A a shift along the demand curve up and to the left.

B a shift along the demand curve down and to the right.

C a shift in the position of the demand curve up and to the right.

D a shift in the position of the demand curve down and to the left. (2)

1.4 A … shows what can be produced when using the factors of production in the mostefficient way possible.

A balance of payments account

B market equilibrium curve

C production possibility curve

D graph depicting the intersection of a demand curve and a supply curve. (2)


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1.5 Suppose there is an increase in the demand for a good. This, will ceteris paribus, leadto…

A a decrease in the equilibrium price and quantity of the good.

B an increase in the equilibrium price and quantity of the good.

C an increase in the equilibrium price and a decrease in the equilibrium quantity ofthe good.

D a decrease in the equilibrium price and an increase in the equilibrium quantity ofthe good. (2)

1.6 Suppose there is an increase in the supply of a good. This, will ceteris paribus, leadto…

A a decrease in the equilibrium price and quantity of the good.

B an increase in the equilibrium price and quantity of the good.

C an increase in the equilibrium price and a decrease in the equilibrium quantity ofthe good.

D a decrease in the equilibrium price and an increase in the equilibrium quantity ofthe good. (2)

1.7 Suppose that the demand and supply of a product increase simultaneously. This, willceteris paribus, lead to…

A an increase in the market price.

B a decrease in the market price.

C an increase in the equilibrium quantity.

D a decrease in the equilibrium quantity. (2)

1.8 Suppose that unfavourable weather conditions affect the supply of apples in South Africa. The effect of this, ceteris paribus, will be:

A a shift along the supply curve up and to the right.

B a shift along the supply curve down and to the left.

C a shift in the position of the demand curve down and to the right.

D a shift in the position of the demand curve up and to the left. (2)


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1.9 Which of the following statements best describes the law of supply?

A When the demand for a product increases the supply decreases.

B When the demand for a product decreases the supply decreases.

C When the price of a product increases the quantity supplied increases.

D When costs of production increase the supply of a product will decrease. (2)

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QUESTION 2

List any THREE functions of a market. [6]

QUESTION 3

Study the figures below:

Quantity 15

Fixed Cost 250

Variable cost 500

Using the above f igures, calculate:

3.1 Total costs (2)

3.2 Average Costs (4)

3.3 Average Variable costs (4)

3.4 If the total cost for 25 units is R350 and the total cost for 30 units is R550, calculate theMarginal cost. (6)

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QUESTION 4

List THREE characteristics of an imperfect market. [6]


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QUESTION 5


5.1 Value-added tax (VAT) is an example of (a direct/an indirect) tax. (2)

5.2 (Subsidies/direct taxes) are provided to both consumers and producers. (2)

5.3 (Subsidies/welfare grants) enable firms to supply a greater quantity of a good orservice, thus lowering the market price. (2)

5.4 If the state imposes a price ceiling (maximum price), it ensures that the price of thegood remains (below/above) a certain level. (2)

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QUESTION 6

Use a diagram to analyse the effect of an indirect tax on a good or service. [16]

[TOTAL: 70 marks]


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Grade 10

ECONOMICS

PRACTICE TEST THREE

Marks: 50

QUESTION 1


1.1 In the economic history of South Africa, the … of economic development wascharacterised by subsistence farming and bartering.

A pre-colonial era

B agricultural phaseC agricultural mining phase

D industrial development phase. (2)

1.2 During the … of economic development in South Africa, the VOC bought slaves fromIndia, East Indies and Madagascar to work on their commercial farms and to work asgardeners, builders and carpenters.

A pre-colonial era

B agricultural phase

C agricultural mining phase

D industrial development phase. (2)

1.3 The first bank notes were issued in South Africa…

A in the early 1700s.

B in the late 1700s.

C before 1700.

D after 1800. (2)

1.4 The first bank to be established in South Africa was…

A a private bank which only took deposits.

B a government-controlled bank which only took deposits.

C a private bank which lent people money to purchase land.

D a government-controlled bank which lent people money to purchase land. (2)


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1.5 The … is defined as that proportion of the population, which is between 16 and 65 yearsof age and has the potential to be employed.

A labour force participation rate

B economically-active population

C rate of unemployment

D labour absorption rate. (2)

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QUESTION 2

Choose an appropriate description from COLUMN B to match the concept in COLUMN A. Writeonly the letters (A–H) to indicate your choice next to each question number (2.1–2.8) in youranswer book.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

2.1Characteristic of the traditional stageof economic development in Europe

AThe establishment of towns and theemergence of travelling merchants

2.2Characteristic of the transitionalstage of economic development inEurope

B Industrial Revolution

2.3Characteristic of the take-off stage ofeconomic development in Europe

C A severe lack of economic freedomand no specialisation of labour

2.4Characteristic of the stage ofeconomic maturity in Europe

D Formation of labour unions

2.5Characteristic of the period of massproduction in the economicdevelopment of Europe

E Approximately from 1200 to 1700

2.6The duration of the transitionalperiod of economic development inEurope

F Mercantilism

2.7The duration of the take-off period ofeconomic development in Europe

G Approximately from 1700 to 1900

2.8The duration of the period ofeconomic maturity in Europe

H Approximately from 1000 to 1200

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QUESTION 3

List the THREE most important characteristics of the pre-colonial era of economic developmentin South Africa. [6]

QUESTION 4

List ONE item which was commonly used to barter with in Africa, prior to the introduction ofnotes and coins. [2]

QUESTION 5


5.1 Population growth leads to (an increase/a decrease) in the supply of labour. (2)

5.2 The difference between the birth rate and death rate is called the (infant mortalityrate/natural growth rate). (2)

5.3 Population growth leads to (an increase/a decrease) in the demand for consumergoods. (2)

5.4 Urbanisation is the process whereby the population of urban areas(decreases/increases) as the result of migration. (2)

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QUESTION 6


6.1 Since 1970, the unemployment rate in South Africa has steadily (increased/decreased). (2)

6.2 The unemployment rate is the percentage of the (total/economically-active) populationthat is actively looking for work, but is unable to find employment. (2)

6.3 Population growth leads to (an increase/a decrease) in the supply of labour. (2)

6.4 Population growth leads to (an increase/a decrease) in the aggregate demand forconsumer goods. (2)

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[TOTAL: 50 marks]


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Grade 10

ECONOMICS

PRACTICE TEST FOUR

Marks: 60

QUESTION 1


1.1 When people are temporarily unemployed because they are moving between jobs, theyform part of … unemployment figures.

A seasonal

B frictional

C structural

D cyclical. (2)

1.2 If the demand for labour increases, there will be…

A an increase in the wage rate, but a decline in the level of employment.

B an increase in both the wage rate and the level of employment.

C a decrease in the wage rate and an increase in the level of employment.

D a decrease in both the wage rate and the level of employment. (2)

1.3 Suppose both the demand for and supply of labour were to increase. This, would ceteris paribus, most certainly lead to…

A an increase in the wage rate.

B an increase in the level of employment.

C a decrease in the wage rate.

D a decrease in the level of employment. (2)

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QUESTION 2

Choose an appropriate description from COLUMN B to match the concept in COLUMN A. Writeonly the letters (A–H) to indicate your choice next to each question number (2.1–2.8) in youranswer book.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

2.1 Labour unions A A group set up within an organisation tosettle disputes between employers andemployees

2.2 Workplace forums B Assists with disputes, which could not beresolved within an organisation

2.3 Bargaining councils C

A group of workers from a specific sector,

who organise themselves to promote theirsocial, economic and political goals

2.4Commission for Conciliation,Mediation and Arbitration(CCMA)

DLegislation, which seeks to protect therights of individuals in the workplace andpromote collective bargaining

2.5 Labour courts E A body responsible for regulating labourpractices and ensuring compliance withthe Labour Relations Act

2.6 Basic Conditions ofEmployment Act F Legislation which seeks to promote theemployees’ physical well-being

2.7 Labour Relations Act GSets out minimum terms and conditions foremployment

2.8Occupational Health andSafety Act

H A collection of employees within abusiness who meet to discuss labourissues at work

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QUESTION 3

Critically discuss the factors which contribute to high unemployment figures in South Africa. [16]

QUESTION 4

List any THREE examples of legislation in South Africa, which seek to promote labour relationsand workers’ rights. [6]

QUESTION 5

Explain the difference between the Labour Relations Act and the Basic Conditions ofEmployment Act. [16]

[TOTAL: 60 marks]


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Grade 10 ECONOMICS

PRACTICE TEST ONE MEMORANDUM

QUESTION 1

1.1 macro-economics (2)

1.2 micro-economics (2)

1.3 normative (2)

1.4 positive (2)

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QUESTION 2

2 What , how , and for whom to produce? [6]

QUESTION 3

3

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QUESTION 4

4.1 A: Business enterprises

B: Households

C: Households receive income (wages, salaries, rent and interest)

D: Taxes (8)

4.2 The diagram shows a closed economy , because there is no foreign sector. (4)

4.3 Y = C + I + G + X – M

Y = R140 million + R20 million + R90 million + R10 million – R40 million

Y = R220 million (8)

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QUESTION 5

5.1 unemployment (2)

5.2 an appreciation (2)

5.3 boom (2)

5.4 boom (2)

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[TOTAL: 60 marks]


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Grade 10 ECONOMICS

PRACTICE TEST TWO MEMORANDUM

QUESTION 1

1.1 C (2)

1.2 B (2)

1.3 C (2)

1.4 C (2)

1.5 B (2)

1.6 D (2)

1.7 C (2)

1.8 D (2)

1.9 C (2)

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QUESTION 2

2 Brings buyers and sellers together .

Allocates resources

. Allows prices and quantities to be negotiated . [6]

QUESTION 3

3 Worked answer

3.1 Total Cost = Fixed Cost + Variable CostTotal Cost = 250 + 500Total Cost = 750

3.2 Average Costs = Total Costs / Quantity Average Costs = 750 / 15 Average Costs = 50

3.3 Average Variable Costs = Variable Costs / Quantity Average Variable Costs = 500 / 15 Average Variable Costs = 33.3

3.4 Marginal Costs = change in Total costs / change in QuantityMarginal Costs = (550 – 350) / (30 – 25)

Marginal Costs = 200 / 5Marginal Costs = 40[16]


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QUESTION 4

4 Any THREE of the following:

• A single supplier ()

• Products are not homogenous (similar / identical) ()

• The seller is protected from competition – no free competition ()

• Companies are given the rights to be the only operators in a country () [6]

QUESTION 5

5.1 indirect (2)

5.2 subsidies (2)

5.3 subsidies (2)

5.4 below

(2)[8]


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Grade 10 ECONOMICS

PRACTICE TEST THREE MEMORANDUM

QUESTION 1

1.1 D (2)

1.2 B (2)

1.3 B (2)

1.4 D (2)

1.5 B (2)

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QUESTION 2

2.1 C (2)

2.2 A (2)

2.3 F (2)

2.4 B (2)

2.5 D (2)

2.6 H (2)

2.7 E (2)

2.8 G (2)

[16]

QUESTION 3

3 Any THREE of the following:

• The country was inhabited by the Khoi-San and African tribes ().

• Subsistence farming was the norm although some barter took place (using skins,livestock, food, pottery, tobacco and metal objects) ().

• Ivory and gold were traded (sometimes with individuals from other countries) ().

• In 1652, a Dutch shipping company (the VOC), established a halfway port andrefreshment station in the Cape (). [6]


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QUESTION 4

4 Any ONE of the following:

• cattle ()

• sheep ()

• goats ()

• indigenous grain () [2]

QUESTION 5

5.1 increase (2)

5.2 natural growth rate (2)

5.3 an increase (2)

5.4 increases

(2)[8]

QUESTION 6

6.1 increased (2)

6.2 economically-active (2)

6.3 an increase (2)

6.4 an increase

(2)[8]

[TOTAL: 50 marks]


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Grade 10 ECONOMICS

PRACTICE TEST FOUR MEMORANDUM

QUESTION 1

1.1 B (2)

1.2 B (2)

1.3 B (2)

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QUESTION 2

2.1 C (2)

2.2 H (2)

2.3 A (2)

2.4 B (2)

2.5 E (2)

2.6 G (2)

2.7 D (2)

2.8 F (2)

[16]

QUESTION 3

3 In South Africa, the following factors contribute to unemployment:

• Declining demand for consumer goods, which leads to a decreased demand forlabour

• Increased mechanisation and a shift to capital-intensive production techniques ,which leads to a decrease in the demand for labour

• Trade unions which drive up wage rates , and decreases the demand for

labour

• An oversupply of skilled labour

• Rapid population growth

• A lack of investment , which results in a lack of new business opportunities andemployment opportunities [16]


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QUESTION 4

4 Labour Relations Act

Basic Conditions of Employment Act

Occupational Health and Safety Act [6]

QUESTION 5

5 The Labour Relations Act sets out to protect the rights of individual workers byproviding a mechanism for collective bargaining and the resolution of disputes .This Act seeks to promote consultation in the workplace . This is different from theBasic Conditions of Employment Act, which also seeks to promote individual worker’srights , but does so by stipulating certain standards and limits to protectworkers, for example, from working long hours or being paid unfairly . Both Actsprevent exploitation, but in different ways . [16]

[TOTAL: 60 marks]


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