Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Rates

Rates — practice question

The table lists the amount obtained when exchanging $100 in some countries. Country and amount received for $100: Wales: 77.05 pounds India: 7437.05 rupees China: 671.20 yuan Spain: 85.35 euros.
(a)[2]

Brad exchanges $250 into Indian rupees. Work out the amount he gets, correct to the nearest rupee.

(b)[2]

Wang exchanges 5400 Chinese yuan for dollars. Work out how much he receives in dollars, correct to the nearest cent.

(c(i))[2]

Determine how much Gretal pays, in euros, for travel.

(c(ii))[3]

Find how much she pays, in pounds, for hotels.

(c(iii))[3]

Work out the lower bound of the flight time, in hours and minutes.

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