0580/23 Oct/Nov 2021, Question 16: Constructing Equations
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 23 (Extended) · Calculator · 3 marks
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The question, in short
Jo and Mo share $26, with Jo getting $5 more than Mo. Find the ratio of Jo's money to Mo's money in simplest form.
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Solution · 3 marks
- 1Let Mo get x: x + 5 + x = 26
- 22x = 21, x = 10.5
- 3Jo = 15.5, Mo = 10.5
- 415.5 : 10.5 = 31 : 21
Answer31 : 21
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