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4024/22 May/Jun 2025, Question 3: Ratios in Simplest Form

Cambridge O Level Mathematics 4024 · Paper 22 (Calculator) · Calculator · 4 marks

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The question, in short

Simplify a ratio involving 175 ml and 2.5 litres, then use the ratio 4 : 5 : 3 to find Erika's share of $540.

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Part (a) · 2 marks

Convert the quantities to the same unit and write 175 ml : 2.5 litres in simplest form.

  1. 12.5 litres = 2500 ml
  2. 2175 : 2500 (÷ 25)
  3. 3= 7 : 100

Answer7 : 100

Part (b) · 2 marks

Share $540 between Dan, Erika and Fatik in the ratio 4 : 5 : 3 and find Erika's amount.

  1. 14 + 5 + 3 = 12 parts
  2. 2One part = 540 ÷ 12 = 45
  3. 3Erika = 5 × 45 = $225

Answer225

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