4024/22 May/Jun 2026, Question 6: Sharing in a ratio
Cambridge O Level Mathematics 4024 · Paper 22 (Calculator) · Calculator · 4 marks
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Sara and Bill split some money in the ratio 5 : 6, and Sara gets $60.
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Part (a) · 2 marks
How much does Bill get?
- 1One part = 60 ÷ 5 = 12
- 2Bill = 6 × 12 = $72
Answer72
Part (b) · 2 marks
Books cost $7 each. What is the greatest number Sara can buy with her $60?
- 160 ÷ 7 = 8.57…
- 2She cannot buy part of a book, so round down
- 38 books
Answer8
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