Question

Mr Taylor brought back 180 Euros to the UK. The exchange rate was €1.2 to £1. How much did he get in £ sterling?

Answer 1

you need to divide 180 by 1.2 

Answer 2

Mr. Taylor gets £150 in sterling.

Explanation:

Mr. Taylor brought back 180 Euros to the UK Pound.

The exchange rate was 1 pound = 1.2 Euros

We have to convert €180 to pound

Mr. Taylor gets in Pound sterling =
`(180)/(1.2)` = £150

Mr. Taylor gets £150 in sterling.