PISA 2018 released financial literacy items
BANK STATEMENT
Each week, Mrs Citizen transfers 130 zeds into her son’s bank account. In Zedland, banks charge a
fee for each transfer. Mrs Citizen received this statement from her bank in November 2011.
Question 1
What were the total fees charged by the bank in November?
Total bank fees in zeds: .........................
Question 2
The next transactions occurred on 3 December:
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Wages of 575 zeds were deposited into Mrs Citizen’s account.
Mrs Citizen transferred 130 zeds into her son’s account.
Mrs Citizen made no other transactions on 3 December. What was her new bank balance at the
close of business on 3 December? Balance in zeds: ....................................
Question 1
What is one possible financial advantage of using phone plans like Plan 2?
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