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0580/22 Oct/Nov 2025, Question 8: Constructing Equations

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 22 (Extended) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Kemi buys p pens at 40 cents each and pays with $20; write an expression in p for her change in cents.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1$20 = 2000 cents; p pens cost 40p cents
  2. 2Change = 2000 − 40p cents

Answer2000 − 40p

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