To determine how many pounds (£) Kirsty receives when she converts [tex]$380.80 at the exchange rate of £1 = $[/tex]1.19, we can break down the problem step-by-step.
1. Understand the Exchange Rate: The exchange rate provided is £1 = [tex]$1.19, meaning one pound (£1) is equivalent to 1.19 US dollars ($[/tex]1.19).
2. Identify the Given Amount in Dollars: Kirsty initially has [tex]$380.80 that she wants to convert into pounds.
3. Setup the Conversion Calculation:
- To convert dollars to pounds, use the exchange rate to reverse the calculation. Instead of multiplying, we will divide the amount in dollars by the exchange rate to find the amount in pounds.
- The formula for conversion from dollars to pounds is given by:
\[
\text{Amount in Pounds} = \frac{\text{Amount in Dollars}}{\text{Exchange Rate (Dollars per Pound)}}
\]
4. Apply the Formula:
- Plugging the given values into the formula:
\[
\text{Amount in Pounds} = \frac{380.80}{1.19}
\]
5. Perform the Division:
- Calculating this division, we find:
\[
\frac{380.80}{1.19} = 320.00
\]
6. Conclusion:
- Kirsty receives £320.00 after converting $[/tex]380.80 at the specified exchange rate.
Thus, the amount Kirsty receives in pounds is £320.00.
