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Currency & Exchange Rates

Gillian Wenzel

Created by Gillian Wenzel

10 questions

12th Grade

Math

Updated Sept 2026

Currency & Exchange Rates is a Grade 12 mathematics worksheet that develops practical exchange-rate calculation skills. Students complete 10 questions—8 multiple-choice items and 2 fill-in-the-blank problems—using stated conversion rates to convert Canadian dollars, pounds, pesos, rand, and other currencies into target amounts. The questions require careful attention to units, decimal values, and the direction of each conversion. The worksheet also asks students to compare the costs of identical products in different countries, identify stronger and weaker currencies from exchange-rate information, rank currencies, and work backward to determine how many U.S. dollars are needed for a target amount of euros. These varied contexts help students connect proportional reasoning and division with everyday financial decisions. It is a free printable worksheet with a complete answer key for independent practice, classwork, or assessment.

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Currency & Exchange Rates

Total questions: 10

Name
Class
Date
1.

You have 250 Canadian Dollars (CAD) and want to convert them into US Dollars (USD) at an exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.75 USD. How much will you have in USD after the exchange?

a)

200 USD

b)

187.50 USD

c)

250 USD

d)

300 USD

2.

You're exchanging British Pounds (GBP) for US Dollars (USD) at an exchange rate of 1 GBP = 1.35 USD. How much will you receive in USD for 200 GBP?

a)

200 USD

b)

270 USD

c)

150 USD

d)

2700 USD

3.

The exchange rate between Mexican Pesos (MXN) and Canadian Dollars (CAD) is 1 MXN = 0.07 CAD. How many Canadian Dollars will you get for 5,000 MXN?

a)

500 CAD

b)

50 CAD

c)

350 CAD

d)

700 CAD

4.

You want to exchange 1,000 South African Rand (ZAR) into Brazilian Reais (BRL) at an exchange rate of 1 ZAR = 0.18 BRL. How many Brazilian Reais will you receive?

a)

5,000 BRL

b)

50 BRL

c)

180 BRL

d)

180,000 BRL

5.

You want to buy a laptop, and you find two options:

  • Option A: A laptop in the United States costs $800.

  • Option B: The same laptop in Germany costs 750 Euros (EUR). The exchange rate is 1 USD (United States Dollar) = 0.85 EUR (Euros).

  • Which laptop is cheaper when considering the exchange rate?

a)

Option A: United States

b)

Option B: Germany

6.

You're in need of a new tablet, and you find two options:

  • Option A: A tablet in Canada costs 400 Canadian Dollars (CAD).

  • Option B: The same tablet in Mexico costs 4,000 Mexican Pesos (MXN). The exchange rate is 1 CAD = 14 MXN.

  • Which tablet is more budget-friendly when considering the exchange rate?

a)

Option A: Canada

b)

Option B: Mexico

7.

You're analyzing exchange rates for travel purposes, and you find the following information:

  • In Thailand, 1 Thai Baht (THB) is equivalent to 0.03 US Dollars (USD).

  • In the United Kingdom, 1 British Pound (GBP) is equivalent to 1.35 US Dollars (USD).

Which list represents the countries listed from WEAKEST to STRONGEST currency?

a)

Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

b)

United States, Thailand, United Kingdom

c)

United Kingdom, United States, Thailand

d)

Thailand, United States, United Kingdom

8.

When checking the exchange rate today, this is what showed: $1.00 Euro dollar = $11 Peso dollars. Which dollar is stronger?

a)

Euro

b)

Peso

c)

They are even.

d)

Neither or stronger. They equal a dollar.

9.
$1.00 is equal to 53.70 Armenian Drams. How many drams could you get with a $20 bill?

$1.00 is equal to 53.70 Armenian Drams. How many drams could you get with a $20 bill?

(a)  

10.
A bank converts U.S. dollars to European euros at a rate of $1 for 0.88 euros. Kelsey wants 75 euros for her trip to Europe.…

A bank converts U.S. dollars to European euros at a rate of $1 for 0.88 euros. Kelsey wants 75 euros for her trip to Europe. How much money, in dollars, does Kelsey need to give the bank?

(a)  

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Currency & Exchange Rates

Total questions: 10

1.
b)

187.50 USD

2.
b)

270 USD

3.
c)

350 CAD

4.
c)

180 BRL

5.
a)

Option A: United States

6.
b)

Option B: Mexico

7.
d)

Thailand, United States, United Kingdom

8.
a)

Euro

9.
1074, 1074, 1,074
10.
85.23, 85.23

FAQs

What does the Currency & Exchange Rates worksheet cover?

This Grade 12 mathematics worksheet uses 8 multiple-choice questions and 2 fill-in-the-blank problems to practise applying stated exchange rates. Students convert between currencies, work backward from a target amount, compare international purchase prices, and rank currencies from weakest to strongest using the given rates.

How can I use this worksheet to teach currency conversions and exchange rates?

Begin by modelling one conversion with the currency units written beside each number, such as multiplying 250 CAD by 0.75 USD per CAD. Then have students explain whether each item requires a forward conversion or division to find the dollars needed for a target number of euros. Use the laptop and tablet comparison questions to discuss why students must convert both prices into the same currency before deciding which option costs less.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this exchange-rate worksheet?

Watch for students reversing the exchange rate, multiplying when the question asks for the amount needed to obtain a target currency, or losing decimal-place accuracy in examples such as 5,000 MXN at 0.07 CAD per MXN. Students may also compare the original prices in different currencies without converting them first, or rank currencies by the numerical size of the currency unit instead of using the stated values against a common reference currency.

How do I assign and grade this Currency & Exchange Rates worksheet?

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, with a complete answer key for all 10 currency-conversion, comparison, and ranking questions. You can grade printable submissions by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app, or review responses from the digital quiz.

How can I differentiate this exchange-rate worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing and font size so the decimal conversions and currency symbols are easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the conversion and comparison questions into another language while preserving the worksheet’s mathematical structure.

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