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0580/11 Oct/Nov 2025, Question 20: Multiplication and Division of Fractions

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 11 (Core) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

75 students pass a test, which is 3/5 of all students taking it; work out the total number of students who take the test.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 13/5 of the students = 75, so 1/5 = 75 ÷ 3 = 25
  2. 2Total = 25 × 5 = 125

Answer125

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