4024/13 May/Jun 2025, Question 9: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Cambridge O Level Mathematics 4024 · Paper 13 (Non-calculator) · Non-calculator · 4 marks
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The question, in short
Work out two arithmetic calculations: a decimal division and a fraction expression involving subtraction and multiplication.
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Part (a) · 1 mark
Work out 8 ÷ 0.1.
- 1Dividing by 0.1 is the same as multiplying by 10
- 28 ÷ 0.1 = 80
Answer80
Part (b) · 3 marks
Work out 4/5 − 1/2 × 3/4, using the correct order of operations.
- 1Multiply first: 1/2 × 3/4 = 3/8
- 24/5 − 3/8 = 32/40 − 15/40
- 3= 17/40
Answer17/40
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