Question

2. US$ 1.7135

A How many US dollars are received for 1127?
How many UK pounds are received for US$7937 3? ​

Answer 1

1577.8 US dollars are received for 1127 UK pounds.

5669.5 UK pounds are received for US$7937.3.

Explanation:

The questions are solved by proportions, using a rule of three.

How many US dollars are received for 1127 UK pounds?

1 UK pound = 1.4 US dollars

1127 UK pounds - x US dollars

Applying cross multiplication:

`x = 1127*1.4 = 1577.8`

1577.8 US dollars are received for 1127 UK pounds.

How many UK pounds are received for US$7937.3?

1 UK pound = 1.4 US dollars

x UK pounds - 7937.3 US dollars

`1.4x = 7937.3`

`x = (7937.3)/(1.4)`

`x = 5669.5`

5669.5 UK pounds are received for US$7937.3.