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E Math · Secondary 4 · Hard · Rate and average speed
A student converts 900 Singapore dollars (S\$) to euros (€).
In Singapore, the rate is S\ = €0.65.
In Europe, the rate is €1 = S\.60.
The student claims she will receive more euros if she changes her money in Singapore.
Is her claim true?
In Singapore, the rate is S\ = €0.65.
In Europe, the rate is €1 = S\.60.
The student claims she will receive more euros if she changes her money in Singapore.
Is her claim true?
- Yes, because 585 € > 562.5 € when both are converted from S\$900.
- No, because 562.5 € > 585 € when both are converted from S\$900.
- No, both methods give exactly 585 €.
- Yes, because both methods give 562.5 €.
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