0580/12 May/Jun 2023, Question 4: Dividing in a Given Ratio
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Calculator · 3 marks
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The question, in short
Kai and Ava each have 57 cm wood. Find the length of one of Kai's 4 equal parts, and the longer part when Ava splits hers in ratio 5 : 1.
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Part (a) · 1 mark
Kai divides 57 cm into 4 equal parts; find the length of one part.
- 157 ÷ 4 = 14.25 cm
Answer14.25
Part (b) · 2 marks
Ava divides 57 cm into two parts in ratio 5 : 1; find the longer length.
- 1Total parts = 5 + 1 = 6
- 2One part = 57 ÷ 6 = 9.5
- 3Longer part = 5 × 9.5 = 47.5 cm
Answer47.5
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