Foundation November 2017 Paper 1 Q8
8 A library book was due to be returned on 27 September.
It was actually returned on 14 October.
There is a fine of 8p for every day the book is late.
Work out the total fine. [3 marks]
| Answer | Mark | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 17 (days) | B1 | may be implied |
| their \(17 \times 8\) or 136 or their \(17 \times 0.08\) | M1 | oe eg build up – must be fully correct method repeated addition can imply their number of days |
| 1.36 | A1ft | ft their 17 accept 136p if £ sign deleted |
Additional guidance
| 16 (days) and £1.28 18 (days) and £1.44 | B0M1A1ft B0M1A1ft |
| Answer only £1.28 Answer only £1.44 | B0M0A0 B0M0A0 |
| Beware digits arising from incorrect work eg \(18 \times 0.8 = 14.4(0)\) | B0M0A0 |
| Condone £1.36p | B1M1A1 |