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Numeracy Foundation November 2018 Unit 1 Q3

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3.

(a)

In this part of the question, you will be assessed on the quality of your organisation, communication and accuracy in writing.

Lowri and Jack are getting married.
They have a budget of £5000 for their wedding reception.

There will be a total of 100 people going to the reception.

Lowri and Jack wish to

  • have a disco,
  • have a meal for each person going to the reception,
  • have as much money left over as possible to buy flowers.

They will make their final choice from the three hotels given in the table below.

Wave Bay HotelJenkins HotelCastle View Hotel
Room hireFree£900Everything for £4570
Disco£275Free
Meal£45 per person£38 per person

Which hotel should Lowri and Jack choose?
You must show all your working. [4 + 2 OCW]

Lowri and Jack should choose .................................................... Hotel

(b)

After the wedding, Lowri and Jack are going on their honeymoon to Greece.
The total cost of the honeymoon is £3400.

They pay a deposit of £1000.

The holiday company then reduces the money they have left to pay by 10%.

The rest of the money they owe will be paid in 20 equal monthly payments.

How much will they need to pay each month? [5]

(c)
(i)

The flight for Lowri and Jack’s honeymoon is due to leave at 5:45 p.m.

Lowri and Jack

  • want to check in 2 hours before the flight leaves,
  • will take 30 minutes to get from their house to the check-in desk at the airport.

What is the latest time that Lowri and Jack should leave their house to check in for their flight?
You must show all your working. [3]

(ii)

What is 5:45 p.m. in 24-hour clock time?
Circle your answer. [1]

15:45    05:45    13:45    07:45    17:45

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