0580/12 May/Jun 2026, Question 14: Dividing in a Given Ratio
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Non-calculator · 2 marks
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The question, in short
A bowl holds 20 apples and oranges in the ratio 7 : 3; work out how many apples there are.
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Solution · 2 marks
- 17 + 3 = 10 parts
- 220 ÷ 10 = 2 per part
- 37 × 2 = 14 apples
Answer14
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