Higher June 2025 Paper 1 Q5
5 In a sale, normal prices are reduced by 28%
The sale price of a watch is 198 euros.
Work out the normal price of the watch.
(3)
| Scheme | Marks |
|---|---|
eg 1 − 0.28 (= 0.72) oe or 0.72\(x\) = 198 or 100(%) − 28(%) (= 72(%)) or \(\dfrac{198}{72}\) (= 2.75) oe | M1 |
| eg (\(x\) = ) 198 ÷ “0.72” oe or 198 ÷ “72” × 100 oe or “2.75” × 100 | M1 |
| Correct answer scores full marks (unless from obvious incorrect working) Answer: 275 | A1 |
| (3) | |
| (3 marks) |
Notes
M1: for a correct first step
M1: for a complete method
A1: cao