GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Number: Calculation involving Money - Explained

The video tutorial guides viewers through solving a math problem involving the purchase of plants for a hedge. Steve needs to buy 27 plants, each costing £5.54, and has a budget of £150. The tutorial demonstrates how to perform long multiplication to calculate the total cost and determine if Steve has enough money. The final answer is £149.58, confirming that Steve can afford the plants. The tutorial also explains the allocation of marks for the problem, emphasizing the importance of correct calculations and comparisons.

What is the total budget Steve has for buying the plants?

• £250

• £200

• £150

• £100

How many plants does Steve need to buy for his hedge?

• 27

• 20

• 30

• 15

What is the cost of one plant?

• £5.00

• £5.54

• £6.50

• £6.00

What is the total cost of 27 plants?

• £160.00

• £149.58

• £145.00

• £155.00

Does Steve have enough money to buy all the plants he needs?

• Yes, he has enough money.

• No, he needs to find cheaper plants.

• No, he needs more money.

• Yes, but only if he buys fewer plants.