Question

Charities can claim an extra 25% of the value of a donation back from the government. This is called gift aid. Work out how much gift aid a charity can claim on a donation of £273.50. Give your answer to the nearest penny

Answer 1

Gift aid 68.38 £

Explanation:

Proportion:

273.50 £ - 100%

X £ - 25%

Gift aid:

X = 273.50·25% / 100% = 273.50 / 4 ≈ 68.38 £