Higher November 2018 Paper 2 Q8
8. A brand of toothpaste is available in two different sizes.
87·5 ml tube costs 49p.
125 ml tube costs 72p.
Which size of toothpaste offers the better value for money?
You must show all your working. [2]
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
Method to compare, e.g. sight of
| M1 | |
| Accurate comparison calculated with a conclusion 87.5ml tube is better value Examples of evaluations:
| A1 | If units are given they must be correct Allow reasonable rounding or truncation for comparison Allow 0.576(p) given as 0.57(p) or 0.58(p) Allow 1.78(5...ml) given as 1.78(ml) or 1.79(ml) and 1.73(6..) given as 1.73 or 1.74 Allow 50.4(p) given as 50(p) |
| (2) |
Corrected by Westie's Workshop
- The board's mark scheme printed “50.4(p) for 87.5p”. Changed to “50.4(p) for 87.5ml” because 87.5 is the volume of the smaller tube in millilitres, not a price.
Original: see the board's mark scheme PDF (link above).