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4MA1/1F Jan 2020, Question 12: Calculating a Percentage of a Quantity

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

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The question, in short

Sam's English exam has two papers, each out of 80, and passing needs at least 60% of the total. Given 55% on paper 1, find the minimum paper 2 mark needed to pass.

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Solution · 4 marks

  1. 10.6 × (2 × 80) = 96
  2. 20.55 × 80 = 44
  3. 396 − 44 = 52

Answer52

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