Learning Objective
By theend of the lesson learners will be able to convert a given
currency using Ratio and Proportion (Using the Multiplicative
Relation).
I am originallyfrom Nigeria, and the national currency is the
Naira.
Exchange rates British Pound to Nigerian Naira
1 GBP 1948.12 NGN
YOUR TURN
Where are you originally from ………………..
Please state the current exchange rate from the British pound
(GBP) to your national currency.
5.
STARTER ACTIVITY
INSTRUCTIONS
• Writethe name of the country you are
from on your mini whiteboard.
• Write the name of your home currency
underneath it.
• Use your phone to check the current
exchange rate from £1 (GBP) to your
home currency.
• Write the exchange rate clearly on your
mini whiteboard.
6.
Learning Objective
By theend of the lesson learners will be able to
convert a given currency using Ratio and
Proportion (Using the Multiplicative Relation).
Exchange rates
change allthe
time depending
on how well a
country’s
economy is
doing. The
central bank
keeps an eye on
these changes
and adjusts the
country’s money
rules when
10.
Example 1: convertingfrom pounds to a foreign
currency
Given the exchange rate between pound and Australian
dollars
is , convert to Australian dollars.
In the question we are given
To convert to Australian dollars
Make sure to line up the and as they are
the same currency.
11.
Example 1: convertingfrom
pounds to a foreign currency
Given the exchange rate
between pound and Australian
dollars
is
convert to Australian
dollars.
Write down the exchange rate and the other
information given. Keep the same currencies in
line.
£ =$ .
𝟏 𝟏 𝟖𝟕
£𝟕𝟎
If you are going FORWARD from the to the other
currency then multiply.
SOLUTION
12.
PRACTICE GCSE PAST
QUESTION
Given£1 = 25 Mexican Peso
Convert each of the
following into Pesos
(a) £4
(b) £10
(c) £5
(d) £20
Jamie goes on holiday to Florida.
The exchange rate is £1 = 1.70
dollars.
He changes £900 into
dollars.
How many dollars
should he get?
Tania went toItaly.
She changed £325 into euros (€).
The exchange rate was £1 = €1.68
(a)Change £325 into euros (€).
€ .................................. (2 marks)
GCSE PAST QUESTION 2
16.
Esther went toFrance.
She changed £300
into Euros (€).
The exchange rate
was £1 = €1.25
(a)How many Euros
did she get?
GCSE PAST QUESTION 3
4. Rosie andJim are going on holiday to the USA.
Jim changes £350 into dollars ($).
The exchange rate is £1 = $1.34
(a)Work out how many dollars ($) Jim gets.
$ ..................................
(2)
GCSE PAST QUESTION 4
19.
4. Rosie andJim are going on holiday to the USA.
Jim changes £350 into dollars ($).
The exchange rate is £1 = $1.34
(a)Work out how many dollars ($) Jim gets.
$ ..................................
(2)
CHECK YOUR ANSWER - 4
20.
Example 2: converting
froma foreign currency
into pounds
Sally just came back from a
visit to the Philippines.
In her purse she still
had (peso) which she wanted
to convert back into pounds.
A quick check on her foreign
exchange app told her the
current exchange rate
was
How many pounds will she
get?
Write down the exchange rate and the other
information given. Keep the same currencies in
line.
If you are going BACK the from the other currency,
then DIVIDE.
135÷69=1.9565.
£1.96 (to the nearest pence)
SOLUTION
21.
PRACTICE: 2 GCSEPAST
QUESTION: 2
Given £1 = $1.50
Convert each of the
following into UK pounds
(a) $3
(b) $6
(c) $9
(d) $12
After his holiday Jamie changes 160
dollars back into pounds. The
exchange rate is still £1 = 1.70 dollars.
How much money should he get?
Give your answer to the nearest
penny.
£ .................................
When Tania camehome, she changed €117
into pounds.
The new exchange rate was £1 = €1.50
(b) Change €117 into pounds.
£ .................................
(2)
(4 marks)
GCSE PAST QUESTION
Taniawent to Italy.
She changed £325 into euros (€).
The exchange rate was £1 = €1.68
(a) Change £325 into euros (€).
€ ..................................
(2) Marks
When she came home she changed €117 into pounds.
The new exchange rate was £1 = €1.50
(b) Change €117 into pounds.
£ .................................
(2) Marks
(4 marks)
Question 1 —Simplifying Ratios
a) Simplify the ratio 12 : 18
b) Simplify the ratio 45 : 60 : 15
Solution 1
a) Divide both numbers by the highest common factor (HCF = 6):
12 ÷ 6 = 2
18 ÷ 6 = 3
Answer: 2 : 3
b) HCF of 45, 60, 15 = 15
45 ÷ 15 = 3
60 ÷ 15 = 4
15 ÷ 15 = 1
Answer: 3 : 4 : 1
Question 2 — Part–Whole Ratio Problem
The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3 : 5.
If there are 40 students in total, how many are boys?
Solution 2
Total ratio parts = 3 + 5 = 8
Each part = 40 ÷ 8 = 5
Boys = 3 parts 3 × 5 =
→ 15 boys
CHECK YOUR ANSWERS
Editor's Notes
#2 By the end of the lesson learners will be able to convert a given currency using Ratio and Proportion (Using the Multiplicative Relation).
#6 By the end of the lesson learners will be able to convert a given currency using Ratio and Proportion (Using the Multiplicative Relation).