1MA0 Foundation November 2012 Paper 2 Q5
*5 Jim’s pay is £180 each week.
Jim asks his boss for an increase of £20 a week.
Jim’s boss offers him a 10% increase.
Is the offer from Jim’s boss more than Jim asked for?
You must show your working. (3)
| Working | Answer | Mark | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| \(180 \times \frac{10}{100} = 18\) or \(\frac{20}{180} \times 100 = 11.\dot{1}\) | No | 3 | M1 for \(180 \times \frac{10}{100}\) oe or \(180 \times 1.1\) oe or \(\frac{20}{180} \times 100\) (\(= 11.\dot{1}\)) oe A1 for (£)18 or (£)198 or 11% C1 (dep M1) for comparison of increases or total pay or percentage increases leading to a correct deduction |