Foundation November 2022 Unit 1 Q19
19. A sum of money is shared in the ratio 1 : 8.
The larger share is £16.80.
What is the total amount of money shared?
You must show all your working. [3]
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Allow answers in pounds or pence. | ||
| (1 share = ) (£)16.80 ÷ 8 or equivalent | M1 | |
| (1 share = ) (£)2.1(0) or equivalent | A1 | Award M1 A1 for sight of (£)2.1(0) : (£)16.80. |
| (Total = ) (£)18.9(0) or equivalent | A1 | If M1 A0, then FT ‘their (£)2.1(0)’ × 9 OR ‘their (£)2.1(0)’ + (£)16.8(0) If units given, then they must be correct e.g. award A1 for 1890 or 1890p but A0 for £1890 |
Alternative method:
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| (Total = ) (£)16.80 ÷ 8 × 9 or equivalent | M2 | Award M2 for complete method |
| (Total = ) (£)18.9(0) | A1 |