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1 markConsumer Arithmetic Applications

CSEC Mathematics · January 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 1(b)(iii)

Another travel club, Angie's Travel Club, advertises a package deal for 3 nights hotel accommodation plus return airfare for EC 1610.00. The exchange rate is US 1.00 = EC $2.70.

State, giving a reason for your answer, which travel club (Petty's or Angie's) has the better offer.

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  1. 1(a)Using a calculator or otherwise, calculate the exact value of (2.67 x 4.1) - 1.3^2.[3 marks]
  2. 1(b)(i)Calculate the TOTAL cost of airfare and hotel accommodation for 3 nights using the rates offered by Petty's Travel Club.[3 marks]
  3. 1(b)(ii)Calculate, in US dollars, the cost of the trip for 3 nights as advertised by Angie's travel club.[2 marks]
  4. 1(b)(iv)Calculate the cost of the trip for three nights BEFORE the sales tax was added.[2 marks]

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