To use direct proportion to solve exchange rate problems.3.1d

Question 1

Given £1 = 5 złoty convert each of the following into Polish złoty

(a)£4 (b) £9 (c) £20 (d) £35

Answer 1

a) 20 zloty
b)45 zloty
c)100 zloty
d)175 zloty

Question 2

Given £1 = $1.50 convert each of the following into US dollars.

(a)3 (b) £5 (c) £7

Answer 2

a) $4.50
b)$7.50
c)$10.50

Question 3

Nicola went to Italy. She changed £800 into euros (€). The exchange rate was £1 = €1.40
Change £800 into euros.

Answer 3

1120 euros