4024/11 Oct/Nov 2020, Question 1: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Cambridge O Level Mathematics 4024 · Paper 11 (Non-calculator) · Non-calculator · 2 marks
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The question, in short
Evaluate two arithmetic expressions: a fraction subtraction and a decimal calculation involving multiplication and subtraction.
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Part (a) · 1 mark
Subtract the fraction 1/3 from 4/7 and give the result.
- 14/7 − 1/3 = 12/21 − 7/21
- 2= 5/21
Answer5/21
Part (b) · 1 mark
Work out 2 − 1.2 × 0.3, using the correct order of operations.
- 11.2 × 0.3 = 0.36
- 22 − 0.36 = 1.64
Answer1.64
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