Grade 11 Mathematical Literacy | Telephone Tariffs | Paper 1 Finance

In this lesson we cover Telephone Tariffs — one of the most consistently tested topics in the Grade 11 Mathematical Literacy Paper 1 Finance section. Whether you're preparing for your June exam or final exam, this lesson gives you everything you need to tackle cellphone tariff questions with confidence. In this lesson you will learn: • What a tariff is — fixed costs vs variable costs explained simply • The difference between prepaid and contract plans • A step-by-step system to solve any tariff question • How to handle free (included) minutes correctly • When to add VAT and when not to — and exactly how to calculate it • How to compare two plans and choose the cheaper option • Real NSC-style past paper questions solved from start to finish This lesson is fully aligned to the CAPS curriculum for Grade 11 Mathematical Literacy Paper 1. A free practice test is available — drop a comment below or visit our Facebook page to download it. If this lesson helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with your classmates. Every share helps another learner prepare better.