Numeracy Foundation November 2020 Unit 2 Q4
4. Maldwyn sells flags, scarves and hats outside a stadium.
At the end of a football match, Maldwyn sells his remaining flags, scarves and hats at sale prices.
(a)
| Scarf | Flag |
|---|---|
| Was £4.97 Now \(\boldsymbol{\dfrac{3}{7}}\) off in the sale | £8.50 each Buy 2 and get 26% off the total price |
(i) Calculate the sale price of a scarf. [2]
(ii) Calculate the cost of buying two flags in the sale. [2]
(b) Before the sale, a hat cost £3.99.
In the sale, the hat costs £2.66.
By what fraction has the cost of the hat been reduced?
Circle your answer. [1]
In the sale, the hat costs £2.66.
By what fraction has the cost of the hat been reduced?
Circle your answer. [1]
\(\dfrac{1}{4}\) \(\dfrac{1}{3}\) \(\dfrac{2}{3}\) \(\dfrac{3}{4}\) \(\dfrac{1}{2}\)
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| (i) 4/7 × 4.97 or 4.97 - 3/7 × 4.97 | M1 | Or equivalent (4.97 – 2.13). Allow, for M1 only, use of
|
| (£)2.84 | A1 | CAO |
| (ii) 2×8.5(0)×0.74 or 2×8.5(0) – 2×8.5(0)×0.26 | M1 | Or equivalent (17 –4.42) |
| (£)12.58 | A1 | If no marks, award SC1 for an answer of either
|
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| \(\dfrac{1}{3}\) | B1 |