Question

Adam exchanged British pounds for Swiss franc He changed £400 into 592 francs What was the exchange rate of British pounds to Swiss franc

Answer 1

Answer: 1 : 1.48

Step-by-step explanation:

Adam was able to change £400 into 592 francs which means that the British pound is stronger because it was able to buy more Swiss francs.

The exchange rate can be gotten using direct proportion:

400 : 592

1       : x

Cross multiply:

400x = 592

x = 592/400

x = 1.48

Exchange rate is:

= 1 : 1.48