4024/13 May/Jun 2026, Question 6: Dividing in a Given Ratio
Cambridge O Level Mathematics 4024 · Paper 13 (Non-calculator) · Non-calculator · 3 marks
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The question, in short
Given the ratio of red to yellow to blue beads as 1:3:6 and that yellow exceeds red by 60, work out how many beads Alice has altogether.
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Solution · 3 marks
- 1Yellow − red = 3 − 1 = 2 parts = 60
- 21 part = 30
- 3Total parts = 1 + 3 + 6 = 10
- 4Total = 10 × 30 = 300
Answer300
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