Foundation June 2025 Paper 2 Q8
8. The table below shows some stationery items and their costs.
Assume that:
- each pencil costs the same amount
- each protractor costs the same amount
- each pencil sharpener costs the same amount.
Complete the table below to show the cost of each item. [5]
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| (Pencil = ) (£)0.64 or 64(p) | B1 | Penalise once only for incorrect units Table takes precedence. Allow £0.64p |
| (Protractor) (4.39 – 0.64) ÷ 3 or (439 – 64) ÷ 3 (= 3.75 ÷ 3) (= 375 ÷ 3) | M1 | FT ‘their (£)0.64 or 64(p)’ |
| = (£)1.25 = 125(p) | A1 | Allow FT answers rounded or truncated to the nearest penny |
| (Pencil sharpener) (5.38 – 2 × 1.25) ÷ 3 or (538 – 2 × 125) ÷ 3 (= (5.38 – 2.50) ÷ 3) (= (538 – 250) ÷ 3) (= 2.88 ÷ 3) (= 288 ÷ 3) | M1 | FT ‘their (£)1.25 or 125(p)’ provided > 0 |
| = (£)0.96 = 96(p) | A1 | Allow FT answers rounded or truncated to the nearest penny |
| (5) |