Question

Sangita is on holidays in Switzerland. She buys a train ticket. She can pay either 100 Swiss Francs or 70 Euros. £1 = 2.10 Swiss Francs £1 = 1.40 Euros She pays in Swiss Francs rather than in Euros. Work out how much she saves. Give your answer in Pounds.

Answer 1

Explanation:

To calculate how much Sangita saves by paying in Swiss Francs instead of Euros, we need to compare the costs in both currencies and convert them to pounds.

Given information:

Swiss Francs: 100 CHF

Euros: 70 EUR

Conversion rates: £1 = 2.10 Swiss Francs, £1 = 1.40 Euros

To find the cost in pounds for each currency:

1. Convert 100 Swiss Francs to pounds:

100 CHF * (£1 / 2.10 CHF) = £47.62

2. Convert 70 Euros to pounds:

70 EUR * (£1 / 1.40 EUR) = £50

To calculate the amount saved:

3. Subtract the cost in pounds when paying in Swiss Francs from the cost in pounds when paying in Euros:

£50 - £47.62 = £2.38

Therefore, Sangita saves £2.38 by paying in Swiss Francs instead of Euros.