4MA0 Higher January 2015 Paper 4R Q1
1 Eric travels from the UK to India every year.
In 2010, the exchange rate was £1 = 67.1 rupees.
In 2012, the exchange rate was £1 = 82.5 rupees.
In 2010 Eric changed £600 into rupees.
How many pounds (£) did Eric have to change to rupees in 2012 to get the same number of rupees as he did in 2010?
(3)
| Scheme | Marks |
|---|---|
| 600 × 67.1 (= 40260) or 67.1 ÷ 82.5 (=0.813…) | M1 |
| “40260” ÷ 82.5 or “0.813..” × 600 | M1 |
| 488 | A1 |
| (3 marks) |
Notes
M1: dep
A1: SC: B2 for 712