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Numeracy Intermediate November 2022 Unit 2 Q5

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec9 marksPercentagesRatio & Basic Proportion

5.

(a)

Last year, Viktor’s total income before tax was 28 000 euros.

The tax bands, taxable income and tax rates for last year were as follows:

BandTaxable incomeTax rate
Personal allowanceUp to 10 000 euros0%
Basic rate10 000 euros to 25 000 euros22%
Higher rateOver 25 000 euros35%

Viktor has already paid 3600 euros towards his income tax bill for last year.
Calculate how much income tax Viktor still owes.
You must show all your working. [7]

(b) When Viktor paid 3600 euros towards his bill, the exchange rate was £1 = 1.11 euros.
How much was 3600 euros in pounds?
Give your answer correct to the nearest penny. [2]

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