Currency Exchange

Using this exchange rate, convert £90 (GBP) to

New Zealand dollars (NZD).

Using this exchange rate, convert 5000 Indian rupees (INR) to pound sterling (GBP.

In China, an iPad costs 2500 Chinese Yuan (CNY).

The same iPad costs £300 in the UK (GBP).

Given this exchange rate, where is the iPad cheaper?

• The UK by 155 CNY

• China by 2200 CNY

• China by 155 CNY

• The price is the same in both countries.

Given this exchange rate, convert £70 GBP to Australian dollars (AUD).

Sally has 135 Philippine pesos (PHP) left after her holiday.

Given this exchange rate, how many pounds (GBP) will she get?

In the USA, a mobile phone costs $790 (USD). The same mobile costs £575 (GBP) in the UK.

Given the exchange rate, where is the mobile phone cheaper?

• UK

• USA

• It would cost the same.

On a flight back to London from Hong Kong, Jackie bought a blueberry muffin for £2.50, a diet coke for £3.50, and a tuna sandwich for £5.50.

She paid part of the bill with the HK$60 left from her holiday and paid the rest in British pounds (GBP).

Given the exchange rate, how much does Jackie pay in pounds?

Answer explanation

2.50 + 3.50 + 5.50 = £11.50

60 / 10.68 = £5.62

£11.50 - £5.62 = £5.88

OR

£11.50 * 10.68 = 122.82

122.82 - 60 = 62.82

62.82 / 10.68 = £5.88

Paula goes on holiday to Canada and exchanges £550 (GBP) into Canadian dollars (CDN).

Given the exchange rate, how many dollars does she receive?

While in Canada, Paula sees a blazer on sale for $132 CDN. She has seen the exact same blazer in England for £79 (GBP).

Given the exchange rate, where should Paula buy the blazer if she wants the best price?

• England to save £2.30

• Canada to save £2.30

• Canada to save $2.30

• England to save $2.30

Samantha goes on holiday to Japan and exchanges £850 (GBP) into Japanese yen (JPY). Given the exchange rate, how much local currency does she receive?