Foundation June 2017 Paper 3 Q1
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(a) Complete this table of fractions, decimals and percentages.
| Fraction | Decimal | Percentage | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| \(\dfrac{1}{2}\) | = | 0.5 | = | 50% |
| = | 0.27 | = | ||
| \(\dfrac{4}{5}\) | = | = | ||
| = | = | 3% |
[3]
(b) Write 45% as a fraction in its simplest form. [2]
(c) Alan and Brian share a sum of money in the ratio 1 : 4.
What fraction of the money does Alan receive? [1]
| Answer | Marks | Part marks and guidance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| \(\dfrac{27}{100}\) 27 [0].8[0] 80 \(\dfrac{3}{100}\) [0].03 | 3 | B1 for each row | |
| Answer | Marks | Part marks and guidance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| \(\dfrac{9}{20}\) final answer | 2 | B1 for \(\dfrac{45}{100}\) or equivalent fraction | |
| Answer | Marks | Part marks and guidance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| \(\dfrac{1}{5}\) or equivalent fraction | 1 | Ignore attempts to simplify if, for example, \(\dfrac{10}{50}\) given. Must be a vulgar fraction not 0.2 or 20% | |