Foundation June 2021 Paper 2 Q6
6 The cost of a mobile phone in the UK is £350
The cost of an identical mobile phone in India is 28 938 rupees.
The exchange rate is £1 = 91 rupees.
The cost of the mobile phone in the UK is more than the cost of the mobile phone in India.
Work out how much more.
(3)
| Scheme | Marks |
|---|---|
| 350 × 91 (= 31 850) or 28 938 ÷ 91 (= 318) | M1 |
| “31 850” – 28 938 (= 2912) or 350 – “318” (= 32) | M1 |
| Working not required, so correct answer scores full marks (unless from obvious incorrect working) Answer: 2912 rupees or £32 | A1 |
| (3) | |
| (3 marks) |
Notes
M1: for converting one cost to the other currency
M1: for finding difference, accept 28 938 – “31 850” (= –2912) or “318” – 350 (= –32)
A1: must include units