Question

The exchange rate at a post office is £1 = 1.77 euros How many euros will you get with £280

Answer 1

495.6 euros.

Explanation:

For each pound we get 1.77 euros so:

it is 280 * 1.77

= 495.6 euros.

Answer 2

495.6 Euros

Explanation:

If 1 pound equals 1.77 euros we can set up a proportion that;

`(1 pound)/(1.77 euros)`

This proportion would be equal to the new amount;

`(280 pounds)/(x euros)`

This means that

`(1 pound)/(1.77 euros) = (280 pounds)/( x euros)`

So;

`280 pounds*1.77 euros / 1 pound`

Pounds cancel out; and so you have

`280 * 1.77 euros`

giving you as performed on a calculator;

495.6 euros.

Hope this helps