Numeracy Foundation June 2017 Unit 2 Q3
3. Delyth runs her own business making and selling candles.
She makes and sells four types of candle.
| Type | Diagram | Name of the 3-D solid | Volume of candle (cm3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | ![]() | …………… | 240 |
| B | ![]() | …………… | 283 |
| C | ![]() | CONE | 270 |
| D | ![]() | CUBE | 120 |
Delyth uses a formula to work out the mass of wax that is needed to make one candle.
What mass of wax will be needed to make a candle of type C? [2]
Mass of the wax of a candle of type C is …………… grams
How many type D candles can she make with the same amount of wax? [2]
Delyth also makes small candles.
One of these candles fits in a box with a lid.
The box is a cube with sides of length 3 cm.
Use the centimetre squared paper to draw a net of the box, including the lid. [2]

In this part of the question, you will be assessed on the quality of your organisation, communication and accuracy in writing.
It costs Delyth £2.35 to make each small candle.
It costs 15p to make each box.
Delyth sells 20 candles, each in a separate box, for a total of £84.
How much profit does Delyth make?
You must show all your working. [3 + 2 OCW]
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| A Cuboid B Cylinder | B1 B1 |
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| (b)(i) \(\dfrac{\mathbf{3 \times 270}}{\mathbf{5}}\) 162(g) | M1 A1 | If no marks awarded SC1 for (3×270)= 810 or \(\left(\frac{270}{5}\right)\) = 54 |
| (b)(ii) 100 | B2 | Award B1 for 2×120 or 240÷2 or use of 50 and a relationship between 120 and 240 e.g. 50÷2=25. Do not award B1 for 25 unsupported. |
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| A correct net of a cube with 6 faces. Lengths of sides of squares 3cm | B1 B1 | SC1 for the net of an open box. 5 faces of correct size. Ignore the inclusion of ‘tabs’. |
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| (Total cost of 20 candles and boxes) (2.35 + (0.)15) × 20= (£)50 | M1 A1 | Or equivalent CAO May be implied in further work. |
| (Profit is £84 − £50=) (£) 34. | B1 | Or equivalent FT ‘their (£)50’ provided 20 is used with candles or boxes and ‘their (£)50 < (£)84. |
| Organisation and communication | OC1 | For OC1, candidates will be expected to: • present their response in a structured way • explain to the reader what they are doing at each step of their response • lay out their explanations and working in a way that is clear and logical • write a conclusion that draws together their results and explains what their answer means |
Writing
| W1 | For W1, candidates will be expected to: • show all their working • make few, if any, errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar • use correct mathematical form in their working • use appropriate terminology, units, etc. |



