Foundation November 2022 Paper 2 Q8
8. Malik is planning a birthday party for 25 children.
He can choose either a swimming party or an adventure centre party.
| Swimming Party | Adventure Centre Party |
|---|---|
| £320 for 20 children. £7.25 for each additional child. Special Offer: \(\frac{1}{3}\) off the total cost of the party. | £13.60 per child. 15% off the total cost for groups of more than 20 children. |
Malik works out the total cost for each party.
He chooses the cheaper of the parties.
Which party does Malik choose?
Swimming Party ☐ Adventure Centre Party ☐
You must show all your working. [7]
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| (Swimming) 2/3 x (320 + 7.25 x 5) or (320 + 7.25 x 5) – 1/3 x (320 + 7.25 x 5) | M2 | May be seen in stages Award M1 for one of the following:
|
| (£)237.5(0) | A1 | CAO If units are given, they must be correct. |
| (Adventure centre) 0.85 x 13.6(0) x 25 or 13.6(0) x 25 – 0.15 x 13.6(0) x 25 | M2 | May be seen in stages Award M1 for one of the following:
|
| (£)289 | A1 | CAO If units are given, they must be correct. |
| (Malik’s choice) Swimming party clearly indicated | B1 | STRICT FT provided at least M1 previously awarded and a total cost for each party is found. |
| (7) |