Higher November 2020 Unit 2 Q16
16. An amount written correct to the nearest £10 is £7180.
This amount is increased by 23·5%, correct to the nearest 0·1%.
Calculate the least possible value of the increased amount.
Give your answer correct to the nearest pound. [3]
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Use of 7175 AND (1)·2345 or (1)23·45(÷100) | B1 | |
| 7175 × 1·2345 | M1 | Or equivalent complete method. FT for ‘their 7175’ provided \(7170 \leqslant x \lt 7180\) and ‘their 1·2345’ provided \(1{\cdot}234 \leqslant y \lt 1{\cdot}235\) Sight of (£)8857·53(75) or (£)8857·54 implies B1M1. |
| = (£)8858 | A1 | CAO. |