GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Number: Fraction Problems - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the increase in the cost of a football club's season ticket from £560 to £600. It demonstrates how to express this increase as a fraction of the previous year's cost and provides guidance on using a calculator to simplify the fraction. The tutorial also discusses the allocation of marks for the question, emphasizing the importance of understanding the problem and setting up the fraction correctly.

What was the cost of the season ticket last year?

• £580

• £600

• £560

• £520

How much has the cost of the season ticket increased this year?

• £40

• £60

• £50

• £30

What is the increase in the cost of the season ticket as a fraction of last year's cost?

• 1/14

• 1/15

• 1/16

• 1/13

Why is it not necessary to simplify the fraction 40/560 in this context?

• The question does not require it to be in lowest terms.

• It is already in its simplest form.

• Simplifying would change the value.

• The fraction is incorrect.

What are the two marks awarded for in this question?

• Calculating the increase and simplifying the fraction

• Identifying the increase and setting up the fraction

• Writing the fraction and simplifying it

• Calculating the increase and writing the fraction in words