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0580/22 Feb/Mar 2021, Question 6: Multiplication and Division of Fractions

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 22 (Extended) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Joseph spends 5/24 of a week's earnings on a jacket costing $56.50. Calculate his weekly earnings.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 15/24 of earnings = $56.50
  2. 21/24 of earnings = 56.50 ÷ 5 = 11.30
  3. 3Earnings = 11.30 × 24 = $271.20

Answer271.20

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