To change £220 into euros (€) given the exchange rate of £1 = €1.62, follow these steps:
1. Identify the amount to be converted: Sophie wants to convert £220 into euros.
2. Determine the exchange rate: The exchange rate provided is £1 = €1.62. This means that for every 1 British pound, you get 1.62 euros.
3. Calculate the total amount in euros:
- Multiply the amount in pounds (£220) by the exchange rate (€1.62).
[tex]\[ \text{Total amount in euros} = 220 \, \text{pounds} \times 1.62 \, \text{euros per pound} \][/tex]
4. Perform the multiplication:
[tex]\[ 220 \times 1.62 = 356.4 \, \text{euros} \][/tex]
So, Sophie will get €356.40 when she converts £220 at the exchange rate of £1 = €1.62.
