When dealing with money, always note:
1 shilling (sh) = 100 cents (cts)
so
100 cents = 1 shilling
1 shilling (sh) = 100 cents (cts)
so
100 cents = 1 shilling
Practice 1
Convert the following into centsa) 5 shillings
b) 75 shillings
Answer
a) 5 shillingsEvery shilling is 100 cents, so:
This can also be represented as:
5 x 100 = 500 cents
b) 75 shillings
75 x 100 = 7500 cents
Practice 2
Convert the following into shillingsa) 200 cents
b) 650 cents
Answer
Remember that 100 cents = 1 shillingsTherefore we divide the amount given in cents by 100 to get amount in shillings
a) 200 cents
2 shillings
b) 650 cents
6 shillings 50 cents
