Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Rates

Rates — practice question

In the USA, fuel is priced at $4.83 for 1 gallon. In the UK, fuel is priced at £1.62 for 1 litre. The exchange rate is £1 = $1.215. 1 gallon = 3.785 litres.
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Which country has the higher cost for 1 litre of fuel, and by how much? State your answer in dollars.

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This 3-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Final response $\$0.69$ or $\$0.692\ldots$ (UK)

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