Foundation November 2018 Paper 1 Q15
15 Tea bags of similar quality are sold in three different sized packs:
(a) Which pack is the best value for money?
Show how you decide. [4]
Show how you decide. [4]
(b) Explain why someone may buy a pack which is not the best value for money. [1]
| Answer | Marks | Part marks and guidance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium with correct comparisons and valid reason | 4 | M3 fully correct method and values to compare all 3 packs Or M2 fully correct method to compare all 3 packs Or M1 for fully correct method to compare any 2 packs After M0 or M1 SC2 for 3 correct comparable values | Condone 150 or [£]3.55 for medium Accept fully correct alternative methods Accept consistent working in pence or pounds SC2 replaces M1 |
| Answer | Marks | Part marks and guidance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correct statement | 1 | Do not accept contradictory statements See exemplars | |
Appendix
Exemplar responses for Q15b
| Response | Mark |
|---|---|
| May be a person who lives alone and only wants a small pack | 1 |
| May be having a party so want a lot | 1 |
| They don’t have enough money | 1 |
| They may not have done the calculation [correctly] | 1 |