Foundation November 2021 Paper 1 Q5
5 James is on holiday in Canada.
The exchange rate is £1 = 1.75 Canadian dollars.
(a) Change £800 into Canadian dollars. (2)
James buys a watch in Canada.
The price of the watch is 98 Canadian dollars.
In England the price of an identical watch is £60
(b) Work out the difference in the prices of the two watches.
Give your answer in pounds (£) (2)
Give your answer in pounds (£) (2)
| Scheme | Marks |
|---|---|
| 800 × 1.75 | M1 |
| 1400 | A1 |
| (2) |
| Scheme | Marks |
|---|---|
| 60 – (98 ÷ 1.75) oe or 60 × 1.75 – 98 (= 7) and “7” ÷ 1.75 | M1 |
| 4 | A1 |
| (2) | |
| (4 marks) |
Notes
M1: accept (98 ÷ 1.75) – 60
A1: accept –4