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Write out formula to earn “Method” Mark?

Forums › Ask ACCA Tutor Forums › Ask the Tutor ACCA AFM Exams › Write out formula to earn “Method” Mark?

  • This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 5 years ago by AvatarJohn Moffat.
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  • December 7, 2020 at 1:11 pm #598077
    Avatarsiwela1
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    Do I have to write out the whole formula if it is taken from the formula sheet, and then plug in my figures,
    or can I just plug in my figures using the same format as the formula, but leave out the formula itself, and still get the method mark if my calculation is wrong?

    Time pressure is my issue so trying to minimise my writing.

    December 7, 2020 at 2:56 pm #598116
    AvatarJohn Moffat
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    No – you do not need to write out the formula. Just make sure that you set out your workings nearly so that it is clear what formula you are using.

    The one time you should write out the formula is if ever you do not know what figures to use (or do not have time to put the figures in). Then at least you will get a mark for knowing which formula you should be using 🙂

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