Numeracy Foundation June 2025 Unit 1 Q5
5. Furlongs and yards are both measures of length.
In the past, these measures were used in farming.
The conversion graph below can be used to convert between furlongs and yards.
Complete each of the following statements.
(a) 330 yards is equal to …………… furlongs. [1]
(b) 7 furlongs is equal to …………… yards. [2]
(c) 1320 yards is equal to …………… furlongs. [2]
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 (furlongs) | B1 | Answer space takes precedence |
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 7 × 220 or 1100 + 2 × 220 or 880 + 660 or 2 × 880 – 220 or 2 × 660 + 220 or 4 × 330 + 220 or 2 × 770 or equivalent | M1 | Appropriate calculation that could lead to 1540 |
| 1540 (yards) | A1 | Answer space takes precedence |
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (furlongs) | B2 | Answer space takes precedence Only FT provided ‘their answer’ > 5 and ≠ 7:
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