Solving problems-Numeracy – Foundation level (Non calculator)
Focus :Solve problems OCW where order, communication and writing skills are assessed.
Solve problems OCW where order, communication and writing skills are assessed.
Steps to ensure a successful answer :
1. Highlight important vocabulary, information and numbers.
2. Write down any formulas, materials or facts that are relevant to the question.
3. Write each piece of clear accounting using mathematics.
4. Label each piece of accounting work clearly.
5. Use correct units in your answer.
Unit 1 Mathematics-Numeracy (Foundation level) – Summer 2023
Mr Evans owns a gift shop.
(a) He buys 40 boxes of chocolates on the internet to sell in his gift shop.
Price on the internet
£5 per box
Orders over £100 get 25% off
of the honour of the cost
In this part of the question, you will be assessed on the quality of your order,
communication and accuracy in writing.
How much does Mr Evans pay for the 40 boxes of chocolates?
You must show all your accounting work. [3 + 2 ocw]
Unit 1 Mathematics-Number (Foundation level) – Summer 2022
In this part of the question, you will be assessed on the quality of your organisation, communication and
accuracy in writing.
The local drama group is performing a show in the community centre hall.
The hire charge for the hall is £10 per hour.
The hall will be needed from 17:00 to 22:00.
The total costs of the event are:
• hiring the hall
• costumes: £250
• ticket printing: £60
• sound and light equipment: £400.
Tickets for the show are on sale for £8 each.
What is the minimum number of tickets that must be sold so that the drama group will not
make a loss while performing the show?
You must show all your accounting work. [6 + 2 OCW]
In this part of the question, you will be assessed on the quality of your organisation, communication and
accuracy in writing.
The local drama group is performing a show in the community centre hall.
The hire charge for the hall is £10 per hour.
The hall will be needed from 17:00 to 22:00.
The total costs of the event are:
• hiring the hall
• costumes: £250
• ticket printing: £60
• sound and light equipment: £400.
Tickets for the show are on sale for £8 each.
What is the minimum number of tickets that must be sold so that the drama group will not
make a loss while performing the show?
You must show all your accounting work. [6 + 2 OCW]
Unit 1 Mathematics-Number (foundation level) – November 2021
In this part of the question, you will be assessed on the quality of your organisation, communication and accuracy in writing.
On another day, the cost of Mona's shopping is £84. She has a voucher that gives 25% off this cost. Mona then contacts the shop. She receives the following additional information about delivery fees
Cost of shopping
(after using vouchers) Delivery fee
What will Mona pay in total for her shopping, including the delivery fee?
You must show all your accounting work. [4 + 2 OCW]