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0580/23 Oct/Nov 2024, Question 8: Constructing Equations

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 23 (Extended) · Calculator · 2 marks

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Sacha buys b books at $12 each and m magazines at $5 each. Write an expression in b and m for the combined cost of all the books and magazines.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1Books cost 12 × b = 12b, magazines cost 5 × m = 5m
  2. 2Total cost = 12b + 5m

Answer12b + 5m

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