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0580/12 Oct/Nov 2025, Question 2: Earnings and Deductions

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Tom buys 2 books at $8.20 each; work out the change from $20.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1Cost = 2 × 8.20 = $16.40
  2. 2Change = 20 − 16.40 = $3.60

Answer3.60

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