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4MA1/1FR Jan 2019, Question 7: Calculating a Percentage of a Quantity

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1FR (Foundation) · Calculator · 4 marks

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The question, in short

Find Juan's change from two 100 euro notes after buying 2 adult tickets at 53.50 euros and 2 child tickets costing 60% of an adult fare.

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Solution · 4 marks

  1. 160 / 100 × 53.50 = 32.10
  2. 22 × 53.50 = 107.00
  3. 32 × 32.10 = 64.20
  4. 4107.00 + 64.20 = 171.20
  5. 5200 − 171.20 = 28.80

Answer28.80

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