1MA0 Higher November 2013 Paper 2 Q5
5 Ben goes on holiday to Hong Kong.
In Hong Kong, Ben sees a camera costing HK$3179.55
In London, an identical camera costs £285
The exchange rate is £1 = HK$12.30
Ben buys the camera in Hong Kong.
How much cheaper is the camera in Hong Kong than in London? (3)
| Answer | Mark | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| £26.50 or HK$325.95 | 3 | M1 for \(3179.55 \div 12.3\) (=258.5) M1 (dep) for 285 − ‘258.5’ A1 for £26.50 (correctly stated with currency) OR M1 for \(285 \times 12.3\) (=3505.5) M1 (dep) for ‘3505.5’ − 3179.55 (=325.95) A1 for HK$325.95 (correctly stated with currency) |