LCA Mathematical Applications case studies
LCA Mathematical Applications · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The LCA Mathematical Applications exam is a multiple-choice assessment built around the idea that mathematics is a tool for real situations rather than a sequence of isolated procedures. It suits candidates who need to demonstrate quantitative competence for further study or employment: school leavers consolidating their mathematical skills, adult learners returning to study, and anyone whose work involves interpreting data, measuring, estimating, costing, or modelling practical problems. The LCA Mathematical Applications case studies are 5 cases and about 3,956 words.
1Soup for 138: Scaling a Recipe Under Packaging Constraints
The student council has contracted to provide soup at the adults' awards evening in the school canteen on 14 March. The standard recipe serves 24 people and uses 2.4 kg of potatoes, 900 ml of vegetable stock and 300 ml of cream.
712 words, about 4 min2Two Halls, One Licence: Choosing a Venue
The Hillview Youth Project needs a venue for its games night. The Community Centre charges a fixed €60 booking fee plus €12 for every hour the hall is open, including setup time.
774 words, about 4 min3Repainting the Club Room: Area, Coverage and Leftovers
A youth club has permission to repaint the main room of its building. The room is rectangular, 7.2 m long and 5.4 m wide, with a ceiling height of 2.7 m.
784 words, about 4 min4Travel Survey: Which Average Goes on the Form?
A transition-year class surveyed 40 students about how long it takes them to get to school in the morning, because the school is applying for a rural transport grant. The results in minutes were: 5 minutes (4 students), 10 minutes (9 students), 15 minutes (12 students), 20 minutes (8 students), 25 minutes (4 students) and 45 minutes (3 students).
815 words, about 4 min5The 5-a-Side Blitz: Testing a Break-Even Model
A parents' association is running a 5-a-side football blitz as its main fundraiser. The astro pitch costs €240 for the day, every match must be refereed at €35 per match, and trophies and medals come to €110.
871 words, about 4 min